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Symbaroum operates on an 8-attribute system where 80 points are distributed across Accurate, Cunning, Discreet, Persuasive, Quick, Resolute, Strong, and Vigilant. Each attribute ranges from 5 to 15. Miscalculating attribute allocation cascades into incorrect Defense (Quick − Armor Impeding), Toughness (Strong × 2), and Corruption Threshold (Resolute2 rounded up). A character with wrong derived stats breaks encounter balance. This generator enforces the core rulebook constraints: point totals, race-locked traits, archetype ability prerequisites, and corruption shadow assignments.

The tool covers all core races (Ambrian, Barbarian, Changeling, Ogre, Goblin, Elf, Undead, Troll) and archetypes (Warrior, Mystic, Rogue). Equipment loadouts follow starting gear tables. Name generation uses culture-appropriate phoneme patterns. Note: this approximates the core rulebook. Advanced Player's Guide options and homebrew content are not included. Pro Tip: Mystic archetypes should prioritize Resolute at 15 to maximize corruption resistance before entering Davokar.

Formulas

Symbaroum uses a player-facing d20 system. All rolls are made by the player against target numbers derived from attributes. The core derived statistics are calculated as follows:

Toughness = Strong × 2

Pain Threshold = ⌈Strong2⌉

Defense = Quick − Armor Impeding

Corruption Threshold = ⌈Resolute2⌉

where Strong = the Strong attribute value (5 - 15), Quick = the Quick attribute value, Resolute = the Resolute attribute value, and Armor Impeding = the impeding value of worn armor (0 - 4). The ceiling function ⌈ ⌉ indicates rounding up to the nearest integer.

Attribute point allocation follows the constraint:

8∑i=1 Attr_i = 80

where each Attr_i ∈ {5, 7, 9, 10, 10, 11, 13, 15} for the standard array, or any integer in [5, 15] for point-buy summing to exactly 80.

Reference Data

Race	Mandatory Trait	Shadow	Corruption Threshold Modifier	Attribute Tendency	Lifespan
Ambrian	Contacts / Privilege	Bright, gold-tinged aura	None	Persuasive, Cunning	~70 years
Barbarian	Bushcraft / Nature's Embrace	Green-brown, earthy glow	None	Strong, Vigilant	~60 years
Changeling	Shapeshifter	Shifting, unstable colors	None	Discreet, Quick	Unknown
Ogre	Pariah / Long-lived	Dark copper streaked with green	−1 (more vulnerable)	Strong, Resolute	~200 years
Goblin	Survival Instinct	Pale, flickering grey-green	None	Quick, Discreet	~30 years
Elf	Long-lived / Contacts (Elves)	Bright silver or pale gold	+1 (more resistant)	Accurate, Vigilant	Immortal
Undead	Undead Trait	Dark, flickering shadow	−2	Resolute, Strong	Indefinite
Troll	Regeneration / Robust	Deep green-black with amber veins	None	Strong, Vigilant	~300 years
Derived Statistics
Statistic	Formula	Typical Range	Notes	Archetype Impact	Critical At
Toughness	Strong × 2	10 - 30	Base HP equivalent	Warrior: highest	≤ 0 = dying
Pain Threshold	⌈Strong2⌉	3 - 8	Single-hit stun check	All archetypes	Single hit ≥ threshold
Defense	Quick − Impeding	5 - 15	Target number for attackers	Rogue: prioritize	Heavy armor penalty
Corruption Threshold	⌈Resolute2⌉	3 - 8	Permanent corruption limit	Mystic: critical	Exceeded = Abomination
Initiative	Quick value	5 - 15	Higher goes first	Rogue > Warrior	-
Movement	Quick × 5 ft	25 - 75 ft	Per combat round	All archetypes	-

Frequently Asked Questions

The Symbaroum core rulebook establishes 80 as the fixed attribute budget. This ensures balanced characters across all races and archetypes. The standard array (15, 13, 11, 10, 10, 9, 7, 5) sums to 80. Any deviation produces a mechanically advantaged or disadvantaged character that breaks encounter design assumptions. This generator enforces the constraint algorithmically.

Corruption Threshold equals Resolute divided by 2, rounded up. Elves gain +1 to this threshold (more resistant), Ogres suffer −1 (more vulnerable), and Undead suffer −2. For a Mystic with Resolute 15, an Elf has threshold 9, an Ambrian has 8, an Ogre has 7, and an Undead has 6. Since Mystics accumulate temporary corruption with every spell cast, race choice directly determines how many spells can be safely cast before risking permanent corruption marks.

When permanent corruption marks equal or exceed the Corruption Threshold, the character becomes a fully corrupted Abomination - effectively an NPC monster under Game Master control. The character is lost. This is why Resolute is the most critical attribute for Mystic archetypes. The generator flags characters with low corruption thresholds (≤ 4) as high-risk builds.

Defense equals Quick minus the armor's Impeding value. A character with Quick 13 wearing Full Plate (Impeding 4) has Defense 9. However, the Impeding value also subtracts from all Quick-based and Discreet-based tests. The Man-at-Arms ability (Adept tier) reduces effective Impeding by 2. The generator accounts for this when calculating derived stats, showing both raw and modified values.

In strict standard array mode, no - there is only one 15. In point-buy mode, yes, but it requires severe sacrifices elsewhere. Two attributes at 15 consume 30 of the 80-point budget, leaving 50 for 6 remaining attributes (average 8.3 each). The generator allows this but warns that multiple dump stats at 5 create critical vulnerabilities in those areas.

Warriors receive combat-oriented abilities (Iron Fist, Shield Fighter, Man-at-Arms). Mystics receive tradition-specific powers (Wizardry, Theurgy, Witchcraft, Sorcery) plus two starting spells. Rogues receive stealth and utility abilities (Backstab, Sixth Sense, Poisoner). Each ability has Novice, Adept, and Master tiers. Starting characters typically begin with 2-3 abilities at Novice level, consuming their initial 50 experience points.