Quality Tiers

Equipment Tiers categorize the quality and effectiveness of various items in Tellus. Whether it's a worn-out blade or an exquisitely enchanted weapon, the quality of equipment can greatly impact its performance. There are six tiers of equipment, each with its own mechanical benefits:

• Tier 1 - Terrible: Low-quality tools that adds -1 penalty to rolls and can break on a botch.

• Tier 2 - Standard: Average equipment that grants no penalty or bonus to checks.

• Tier 3 - Finely Crafted: Handcrafted items by skilled artisans, providing +1 to any check used.

• Tier 4 - Masterwork: Exceptionally crafted non-magical items that add +2 to any check.

• Tier 5 - Enchanted: Magical items that allow one reroll of 1s on Attribute Dice per scene and also function as Masterwork tools.

• Tier 6 - Artifact: Extraordinary items that provide +3 dice on use and allow one full reroll per scene.

Weapons

All weapon stats can be reskinned and stylized as both the Actor or Director see fit. Overall the intent is to provide freedom of expression while maintaining some semblance of realism for weaponry.

Weapon	Description	Range	Damage	Cost
Rifle	Long-range firearms with rifled barrels, capable of accurate and powerful shots.	Far	8+	6 per Tier
Pistol	Handheld firearms designed for one-handed use, offering a balance between mobility and firepower.	Near	7+	5 per Tier
1 Handed Melee	Versatile melee weapons with various blade types, used for slashing and thrusting attacks.	Close	6+	4 per Tier
2 Handed Melee	Large, two-handed swords or Axes with long, double-edged blades, favored by heavy infantry for powerful slashing attacks.	Close	8+	5 per Tier
Crossbow	Powerful ranged weapons that use a mechanism to shoot bolts or quarrels, offering high accuracy and penetrating power.	Far	8+	6 per Tier
Bow	Traditional archery weapons known for their long range and high projectile velocity.	Far	7+	5 per Tier

Armor, Gear, and Prosthetics

Much like Weapons, all equipment can be reskinned to fit the need of any Actor or Director.

Equipment	Example	Effect	Cost
Armor	Knight's Plate, Chainmail, Reinforced Trenchcoats, Ballistic Vests, Helmets	+1 Soak Armor for Damage Track per Tier	9 per Tier
Focus	Amulet, wand, crystal	Equipment to empower the casting of Esoteria	8 per Tier
Holy Symbol	Symbol made of wood, gold, or bronze	Equipment to empower Prayers	8 per Tier
Skill Gear	Grappling Hook, Pitons, First Aid Kit, Lockpicks	Equipment to improve a specific action	4 per Tier
Prosthetic	Peg Leg, Arcane Eye, Robot Hand, Breathing Apparatus	Equipment to repair or replace limbs, eyes, or other body parts, can aid or penalize certain checks	7 per Tier