Manual The Foreman's Manual Chapter 1: What Is Sword Staff Chapter 2: Foreman Principles and Table Expectations Chapter 3: The World Chapter 4: Character Creation Chapter 5: Core Mechanics Chapter 6: Grammar of Action Chapter 7: Combat Chapter 8: Damage, Wounds, and Death Chapter 9: Learning Skills Chapter 10: The 12 Skill Trees Chapter 11: Equipment Chapter 12: Crystal Shards, Magcells, and Consumables Chapter 13: Rest, Recovery, and Town Leave Chapter 14: Pacas, Transport, and Cargo Chapter 15: Travel and Caravan Preparation Chapter 16: First Session and Starting Scenarios Chapter 17: Contractors for Hire Chapter 18: Economy Chapter 19: Contracts and the 2/3 Design Philosophy Chapter 20: Building a Campaign Emergently Chapter 21: Session Bridging Chapter 22: Creature and Encounter Design Chapter 23: Foreman Quick Reference Chapter 24: Appendix - Core Tables and Forms Glossary

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Chapter 9: Learning Skills

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