Materials of The Realm
Every Cardian in The Realm is composed of two materials—a primary that defines their core nature, and a secondary that adds nuance to their being.
Paper
Light, flexible, common. The material of everyday folk.
Found In
Heartwood, Spade Peaks
Skill Bonus
+1 Stealth OR Craft
Humble, adaptable, numerous. Paper Cardians are the backbone of society.
Plastic
Durable, versatile, modern. The material of the practical.
Found In
Clubs Plains, Diamond Highlands
Skill Bonus
+1 Finesse OR Athletics
Resilient, adaptable, practical. Plastic Cardians thrive in harsh conditions.
Metal
Strong, rigid, valuable. The material of warriors and nobility.
Found In
Throughout all regions
Skill Bonus
+1 Brute OR Grit
Noble, powerful, respected. Metal Cardians are often warriors or aristocrats.
Ink
Fluid, magical, colorful. The material of scribes and casters.
Found In
Heartwood springs, rune systems
Skill Bonus
+1 Knowledge OR Performance
Mystical, expressive, rare. Ink Cardians are often mages or artists.
Foil
Rare, shimmering, prestigious. The material of the elite.
Found In
Special/Rare
Skill Bonus
Elite characters only
Legendary, untouchable, mysterious. Foil Cardians are figures of myth.
In Character Creation
When creating a character, you choose a Primary Material (Paper or Plastic) and a Secondary Material (Metal or Ink). Each grants a skill bonus that shapes your character's capabilities.