Quick Reference

The Metal Rule

• Metal destroys Inscriptions when pierced or sliced.
• Metal armor or weapons prevent Spark activation.
• Use non-metallic gear (leather, wood, bone, ceramic, Ironwood).

Activating a Spark

• Costs 1 action in combat. No roll required.
• Anyone can activate a Spark — no magical training needed.
• One charge consumed per activation.

Currency

10 Copper	= 1 Silver
10 Silver	= 1 Gold
100 Copper	= 1 Gold

Inscription Formula

(WP Spent × Ratio) + Skill Modifier = Total Charges

• Inscriptor’s max WP is reduced by the amount spent until the Spark is exhausted or destroyed.
• Recharging a non-exhausted Spark costs 4 WP per charge and takes one stretch of time.
• Materials at Ceramic tier or above require Skill Level 12+ in both Crafting and Inscription.

Material Table

Material	Efficiency Ratio	Skill Modifier
Wood	1 : 1	+1d6
Clay	1 : 2	+2d6
Ceramic	1 : 4	+3d6
Glass / Bone	1 : 6	+4d6
Gemstones	1 : 10	+5d6

Labor Rates (per 6-hour shift)

Tier	Rate
Low (Apprentice)	2 gold
Medium (Journeyman)	4 gold
High (Master)	6 gold