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Hi! Here your answers:
1. The map is supposed to be a tool for the GM, when they prep the game. So, the hunters will arrive in the area that the GM decided to be the "start of the hunt".
2. Yes
3. Stun work as a narrative framing situation: if you stun an enemy, the enemy can have trouble moving, reacting, or making a move. However, it depends on the enemy - perhaps it's a monster immune to stun - again, this depends on the GM's preparation.
4. It's a reference to the From Software games (on which Bloodstone is inspired by): there is always a "class" like that, so I added it to the game as homage.
Hi! Thank you for your kind words. I'm happy you like the game. Here are the answers to your questions:
1. Arcane is everything related to the occult powers of the ancients. For example, the GM could present an obstacle like an arcane barrier that protects an area (i.e., the center of a cursed church). In this case, players can try to manipulate this power (to disable the protection or to use it to their advantage). About the bullets: you can use them to stun or to parry. Check the character sheet under the "Firearm" section.
2 and 3. Harms can have different sources. I.e., a bomb can inflict FIRE damage, a magic trinket ARCANE damage, a sword PHYSICAL harm. Some creatures can inflict MENTAL harm (i.e., paralyzing a character with fear or horror). The executioner can resist this kind of harm. The priest can resist OCCULT harms (i.e., a cursed spell or weapon).
4. You can use it whenever you want, but of course, the enemy can try to stop you during combat. So, using in a dangerous situation can be difficult or put a character in a worse position.
I hope I answered all your questions. Let me know if you need more help!
Now, to gain +1D, a player can introduce an additional threat. The push is after the first roll. In the book's notes, John explains the issue before: "You push, you roll three dice instead of 2, and if you obtain 6,6,6, you will be disappointed because the push was not necessary, so you wasted your stress."










