Hello :) I am unsure how selecting a Special Ability works...Step 9 of character creation says to 'record your characters special action', which implies you have one; but in the Path sections it says 'choose one per settlement'. Do I start with one, and then gain one each time I reach a settlement? Do I have access to all of them, but can only use one per settlement like the 'Between Stops' events?
Hello there! 👋
Thank you so much for reaching out—that is a really great question. I can see how Step 9 might look a little contradictory at first glance compared to the Traveler Type pages!
You hit the nail on the head with your second guess. You absolutely have access to the full list of abilities for your Traveler Type.
Think of Step 9 as an optional step. It is simply there to prompt you to write down the ability you have access to, and note the page number where your abilities are listed. This way, you have a quick reference in your journal and don’t have to keep flipping back and forth in the rulebook while you’re in the “flow” of writing.
So, here is how it works in practice:
- The Toolkit: You have your whole list of special actions available to you (e.g., Beginner’s Luck, Unexpected Resource, etc.).
- The Choice: When you arrive at a Settlement, you pick one action from that list to use for that stay. (This is optional and you can skip this stage).
- The Record: In your journal (Step 9), you can quickly apply the effect of the abilities because you know where to look.
You are not locked into one ability forever; you can use a different one at the next Settlement.
I hope that clears it up! Let me know if you have any other questions.