Step By Step Character Creation

Once you get to character sheet creation, this is a basic walkthrough.

Options for different Aspects by category are on the general System subpage.

Deeper guidance on specific Aspects on subpage.

Sample Character Sheet

Ethereal God/Spirit

1. Define High Concept (Should reference core Affinity)
   1. Suggestions on Aspects page
   2. Affinities are listed on Affinity Page
2. Define Trouble
   1. Suggestions on Aspects page
3. Add High Concept as Core Celestial Aspect
4. Add Second Affinity Aspect to Celestial Aspects
   1. Second Affinity can be a Strong Version of Core Affinity or a Different One
5. Add Vessel to Corporeal Aspects as Core Aspect
   1. Should describe general age/style/gender/etc.
   2. Basically, how would someone describe your character in short
6. Add Role to Ethereal Aspects as Core Aspect
   1. Roles define surface excuses that prevent unwanted mortal attention
   2. These are generally vague but provide some knowledge of appropriate things.
   3. Role descriptions are often jobs, but may be other societal roles
7. Choose 6 Remaining Aspects
   1. Remaining Aspects may be in any Forces category, up to 5 total in any one category
      1. These potential aspects are defined in the System page
   2. Songs as available(common songs or specific songs appropriate to Affinities)
   3. Attunements and Distinctions if thematically appropriate
   4. Words with ST approval
8. Note 2 Dreads(dissonance conditions)
   1. All Ethereal Spirits require rules that cause celestial Discord if violated
   2. Dreads are similar to Dissonance conditions in frequency
9. Record rites (3)
   1. Add rites from all affinities
   2. Create additional rites to get up to 3 total.
   3. Thematic examples are available on the Rites page
   4. these are how Ethereal spirits/gods gain essence
10. Note Essence(10) Fate(1)
11. Count Up Number of Forces by category
    1. Note each Category total

Outcast Angel/Renegade Demon

1. Define High Concept (Should include Choir/Band)
   1. Suggestions on Aspects page
2. Define Trouble
   1. Suggestions on Aspects page
3. Add Choir/Band Aspect(High Concept) as Core Celestial Aspect
4. Add Vessel to Corporeal Aspects as Core Aspect [Kyriotates/Shedim do not normally get a vessel, they have a temporary body aspect that changes based on host and should note Kyriotate/Shedim instead]
   1. Should describe general age/style/gender/etc.
   2. Basically, how would someone describe your character in short
5. Add Role to Ethereal Aspects as Core Aspect [Kyriotates/Shedim do not normally get a role, they have a temporary profession aspect that changes based on host and should note Kyriotate/Shedim instead]
   1. Roles define surface excuses that prevent unwanted mortal attention
   2. These are generally vague but provide some knowledge of appropriate things.
   3. Role descriptions are often jobs, but may be other societal roles
6. Choose 7 Remaining Aspects
   1. Remaining Aspects may be in any Forces category, up to 5 total in any one category
      1. These potential aspects are defined in the System page
   2. Songs as available(common songs or specific songs known by former Superior)
   3. Attunements and Distinctions from former superior with approval
      1. These can include choir attunements if they do not require resonance
   4. Words with ST approval
7. Note Resonance and Dissonance Conditions
   1. Base Resonance is listed in Attunements and Distinctions Document
   2. Add Dissonance from Choir/Band
      1. Malakim must take code of honor with 4 tenets(2 required, 2 individual)
         1. Required: Not suffer an evil to live if it is their choice
         2. Required: Never surrender or allow self to be captured
8. Note Essence(10) Fate(1)
9. Count Up Number of Forces by category
   1. Note each Category total

Angel/Demon

1. Define High Concept (Should include Choir/Band)
   1. Suggestions on Aspects page
2. Define Trouble
   1. Suggestions on Aspects page
3. Add Choir/Band Aspect(High Concept) as Core Celestial Aspect
4. Add Vessel to Corporeal Aspects as Core Aspect [Kyriotates/Shedim do not normally get a vessel, they have a temporary body aspect that changes based on host and should note Kyriotate/Shedim instead]
   1. Should describe general age/style/gender/etc.
   2. Basically, how would someone describe your character in short
5. Add Role to Ethereal Aspects as Core Aspect [Kyriotates/Shedim do not normally get a role, they have a temporary profession aspect that changes based on host and should note Kyriotate/Shedim instead]
   1. Roles define surface excuses that prevent unwanted mortal attention
   2. These are generally vague but provide some knowledge of appropriate things.
   3. Role descriptions are often jobs, but may be other societal roles
6. Choose 7 Remaining Aspects
   1. Remaining Aspects may be in any Forces category, up to 5 total in any one category
      1. These potential aspects are defined in the System page
   2. Songs as available(common songs or specific songs known by former superior)
   3. Attunements and Distinctions from former superior
      1. These can include choir/band attunements if they do not require resonance
      2. These can include former choir/band attunement
   4. Words with ST approval
7. Note Resonance and Dissonance Conditions
   1. Base Resonance is listed in Attunements and Distinctions Document
   2. Add Dissonance from Superior
   3. Add Dissonance from Choir/Band
      1. Malakim must take code of honor with 4 tenets(2 required, 2 individual)
         1. Required: Not suffer an evil to live if it is their choice
         2. Required: Never surrender or allow self to be captured
8. Note Rites from Superior
   1. These are available on the Rites page
9. Note Essence(10) Fate(1)
10. Count Up Number of Forces by category
    1. Note each Category total

Remnant

1. Define High Concept (should reference Vessel or Role)
   1. Suggestions on Aspects page
2. Define Trouble(should mention Remnant status)
   1. Suggestions on Aspects page
3. Add Vessel as Core Corporeal Aspect
   1. Should describe general age/style/gender/etc.
   2. Basically, how would someone describe your character in short
4. Add Role as Core Ethereal Aspect
   1. Roles define surface excuses that prevent unwanted mortal attention
   2. These are generally vague but provide some knowledge of appropriate things.
   3. Role descriptions are often jobs, but may be other societal roles
5. Choose 5 Remaining Aspects
   1. Remaining Aspects may be in any Forces category, up to 5 in any category
      1. These potential aspects are defined in the System page
   2. Only Corporeal or Ethereal Aspects
   3. No Celestial Songs
   4. Songs as available (common songs or specific songs known by Superior)
   5. No Attunements or Distinctions
6. Note Rites from Superior
   1. These are available on the Rites page
7. Note Essence(8) Fate(4)
8. Count Up Number of Forces by category
   1. Note each Category total
   2. Celestial Forces will be 0

Soldier(Natural Singer)

1. Define High Concept (should include natural singer of [song]
   1. Suggestions on Aspects page
2. Define Trouble
   1. Suggestions on Aspects page
3. Add High Concept as Core Celestial Aspect
4. Add Body as Core Corporal Aspect
   1. Should describe general age/style/gender/etc.
   2. Basically, how would someone describe your character in short
5. Add Profession as Core Ethereal Aspect
   1. This does not strictly have to be a paying job
   2. Whatever your character considers their main activity
6. Choose 6 Remaining Aspects
   1. Remaining Aspects may be in any Forces category, up to 5 in any category
      1. These potential aspects are defined in the System page
   2. Songs as available (any song availables, but only one theme)
      1. This is the only way to get Lost or Restricted Songs or Secret Songs not known by Superior
      2. Can take Corporeal/Ethereal/Celestial of one song
   3. Attunements from superior
      1. These can include choir attunements if they do not require resonance
7. Note Rites from Superior
   1. These are available on the Rites page
8. Note Essence(9) Fate (3)
9. Count Up Number of Forces by category
   1. Note each Category total

Soldier(Celestially or Ethereally Gifted)

1. Define High Concept (should mention being a soldier of [Archangel or Ethereal God])
   1. Suggestions on Aspects page
2. Define Trouble
   1. Suggestions on Aspects page
3. Add High Concept as Core Celestial Aspect
4. Add Body as Core Corporeal Aspect
   1. Should describe general age/style/gender/etc.
   2. Basically, how would someone describe your character in short
5. Add Profession as Core Ethereal Aspect
   1. This does not strictly have to be a paying job
   2. Whatever your character considers their main activity
6. Choose 6 remaining Aspects
   1. Remaining Aspects may be in any Forces category, up to 5 in any category
      1. These potential aspects are defined in the System page
   2. Songs as available (common songs or specific songs known by former Superior or linked to Ethereal God's affinity)
   3. Attunements and Distinctions from former Superior or Laurence
      1. These can include choir attunements if they do not require resonance
7. Note Rites from Superior
   1. These are available on the Rites page
8. Note Essence(9) Fate (3)
9. Count Up Number of Forces by category
   1. Note each Category total

Soldier(Relic Bearer)

1. Define High Concept (Should mention being a Soldier of [Archangel or Ethereal God])
   1. Suggestions on Aspects page
2. Define Trouble
   1. Suggestions on Aspects page
3. Add High Concept as Core Celestial Aspect
4. Add Body as Core Corporeal Aspect
   1. Should describe general age/style/gender/etc.
   2. Basically, how would someone describe your character in short
5. Add Profession as Core Ethereal Aspect
   1. This does not strictly have to be a paying job
   2. Whatever your character considers their main activity
6. Add Relic to One Category of Aspects, depending on Powers
   1. If it is a physical object like a weapon or tool, Corporeal
   2. If it is has a mental effect, like a book or a tarot deck, Ethereal
   3. If it has a spiritual effect, like affecting discord or doing magic, Celestial
7. Choose 5 remaining Aspects
   1. Remaining Aspects may be in any Forces category, up to 5 in any category
      1. These potential aspects are defined in the System page
   2. Songs as available(common songs or specific songs known by Superior or linked to Ethereal God's affinity)
   3. Attunements and Distinctions from Superior
      1. These can include choir attunements if they do not require resonance
8. Note Rites from Superior
   1. These are available on the Rites page
9. Note Essence(9) Fate (3)
10. Count Up Number of Forces by category
    1. Note each Category total

Former Saint or Immortal Hero

1. Define High Concept (Should mention being a Saint of [Archangel] or Hero of [Ethereal God])
   1. Suggestions on Aspects page
2. Define Trouble
   1. Suggestions on Aspects page
3. Add High Concept as Core Celestial Aspect
4. Add Vessel as Core Corporeal Aspect
   1. Should describe general age/style/gender/etc.
   2. Basically, how would someone describe your character in short
5. Add Profession as Core Ethereal Aspect
   1. This does not strictly have to be a paying job
   2. Whatever your character considers their main activity
6. Choose 6 remaining Aspects
   1. Remaining Aspects may be in any Forces category, up to 5 in any category
      1. These potential aspects are defined in the System page
   2. Special Thematic Powers available, depending on type, may be any type of Force Aspect
   3. Songs as available(common songs or specific songs known by Superior or linked to Ethereal God's affinity)
   4. Attunements and Distinctions from Superior
      1. These can include choir attunements if they do not require resonance
7. Note Rites from Superior
   1. These are available on the Rites page
8. Note Essence (9) Fate (3)
9. Count Up Number of Forces by category
   1. Note each Category total

Mythic Creature

1. Define High Concept (Should mention type of creature and patron)
   1. Suggestions on Aspects page
2. Define Trouble (should be related to creature type)
   1. Suggestions on Aspects page
3. Add High Concept as Core Celestial Aspect
4. Add Body as Core Corporeal Aspect
   1. Should describe general age/style/gender/etc.
   2. Basically, how would someone describe your character in short
5. Add Profession as Core Ethereal Aspect
   1. This does not strictly have to be a paying job
   2. Whatever your character considers their main activity
6. Choose 6 Remaining Aspects
   1. Remaining Aspects may be in any Forces category, up to 5 in any category
      1. These potential aspects are defined in the System page
   2. Special Thematic Powers available
   3. Ethereal Affinities as appropriate
   4. Songs as available,(common songs or specific songs known by Superior or linked to Ethereal God's affinity) Restricted/Lost available if thematic
   5. Attunements and Distinctions from Superior
      1. These can include choir attunements if they do not require resonance
7. Note Rites from Superior or Ethereal God
   1. These are available on the Rites page
8. Note Essence (9) Fate (3)
9. Count Up Number of Forces by category
   1. Note each Category total

Redeemed Sorcerer

1. Define High Concept (Should mention Sorcerer in service to [Archangel or Ethereal God])
   1. Suggestions on Aspects page
2. Define Trouble
   1. Suggestions on Aspects page
3. Add High Concept as Core Celestial Aspect
4. Add Body as Core Corporeal Aspect
   1. Should describe general age/style/gender/etc.
   2. Basically, how would someone describe your character in short
5. Add Profession as Core Ethereal Aspect
   1. This does not strictly have to be a paying job
   2. Whatever your character considers their main activity
6. Add Sorcery to Celestial Forces (more details on Sorcery Page)
   1. Choose a specific Sorcery Discipline(Alchemy, Exorcism, Necromancy, Summoning)
   2. Choose 2 rituals within that discipline
7. Choose 6 Remaining Forces Aspects
   1. Remaining Aspects may be in any Forces Aspects, up to 5 in any category
      1. These potential aspects are defined in the System page
   2. More Sorcery is available, add up to 1 discipline and 2 sorcery rituals per force assigned
   3. Songs as available, (Common Songs)
8. Note Rites from Superior
   1. These are available on the Rites page
9. Note Essence (9) Fate (2)
10. Count Up Number of Forces by category
    1. Note each Category total