Stats & Roles
From Beyond the Pale
Stats are one of the core mechanics of Beyond the Pale and are most commonly used when rolling dice in threads. They are inspired by Thirsty Sword Lesbians.
The first five stats are Daring, Grace, Heart, Wit and Spirit. They are most commonly earned through redeeming threads, but can also be earned by consuming items. The last stat is Oath which is the rarest and most difficult to get, only being able to be earned through completing Expeditions. All stats (including Oath) may be occasionally earned through participating in events or raffles.
The primary usage of stats is in dice rolls, but can also be used in a roleplaying capacity to showcase your character's skills and personality. For example, a character with high Heart is more likely to be charismatic and empathetic, while a character with low Daring might be weaker and more sickly. However, this isn't always the case, especially for new characters who haven't earned many stats.
Roles[edit | edit source]
There are 6 unique roles. Roles are distinct from clan hierarchy and are used to determine a cat's starting stats. Starting stats are explained further below. Note that starting stat calculations are made automatically when choosing your clan and role during character creation.
Basic Roles[edit | edit source]
Basic roles are determined solely by age and receive a debuff in all stats, with the exception of oath. This is to show their inexperience.
Baby[edit | edit source]
The Baby role is given to cats under 6 months of age. It can be most closely aligned to the kit rank in traditional clan hierarchy.
Novice[edit | edit source]
The Novice role is given to cats between 6 and 12 months of age. It most closely aligns with the apprentice rank in traditional clan hierarchy. However, the novice role is purely based on age, entirely irrespective of the cat's graduation status. For instance, if an apprentice earns their name early or late is entirely irrelevant to if they still hold the novice role.
| Role | Daring | Grace | Heart | Wit | Spirit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby | -04 | -04 | -04 | -04 | -04 |
| Novice | -03 | -03 | -03 | -03 | -03 |
Specialized Roles[edit | edit source]
These specialized roles are determined by the player upon the character turning 12 months, or upon creation (if the character is older than 12 months.)
Cavalier[edit | edit source]
Cavaliers are the stereotypical fighters. Their main starting stat is Daring.
Stalker[edit | edit source]
Stalkers are the stereotypical rogues. Their main starting stat is Grace.
Arbiter[edit | edit source]
Arbiters are the stereotypical bards. Their main starting stat is Heart.
Artificer[edit | edit source]
Artificers are the stereotypical nerds. Their main starting stat is Wit.
| Role | Daring | Grace | Heart | Wit | Spirit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | 02 | -02 | 01 | 00 | -01 |
| Stalker | -02 | 02 | -01 | 01 | 00 |
| Arbiter | 00 | -01 | 02 | -02 | 01 |
| Artificer | -01 | 00 | -02 | 02 | 01 |
Starter Stats[edit | edit source]
A character's starting stats are determined by their role and their clan. If they are older than 50 moons but younger than 120 moons, they will receive an additional +2 stat points to one stat of their choosing or +1 stat points to two stats of their choosing. If they are older than 120 moons, they will receive a -1 to Daring and Grace. All characters start with 0 Oath, unless purchased through Bonejaw's Death Shop prior to character creation.
| Clan | Daring | Grace | Heart | Wit | Spirit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThunderClan | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| RiverClan | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| WindClan | 00 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| ShadowClan | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 01 |
| Clanless | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 01 |
| Age Group | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| 50+ Moons | +02 to any single stat OR +01 to any two stats |
| 120+ Moons | -01 to Daring and Grace |
EXAMPLE 1: Spatulapelt is a WindClan Arbiter. She is 126 moons old. Her starting stats would normally be
00 Daring | 00 Grace | 03 Heart | -02 Wit | 02 Spiritwhich is her initial role and clan stats added together. However, due to her age, she receives a -1 debuff to Daring and Grace. As such, her starting stats are-01 Daring | -01 Grace | 03 Heart | -02 Wit | 02 Spirit.
EXAMPLE 2: Rockpaw is a ThunderClan Novice. They are 8 moons old. Their starting stats are
-02 Daring | -03 Grace | -03 Heart | -02 Wit | -02 Spiritwhich is their initial role and clan stats added together. They receive no age adjustments.