Fate Tracking Template
Add this section to entity entries in the world bible to track fate pressure.
Fate Tracking
Power Level: [1-10] Tenure: [Duration, e.g., "15 years"] Current Fate Pressure: [0-100%] Fortune Buffer: [0-5] Last Assessment: [YYYY-MM-DD]
Vulnerabilities
- [Vulnerability 1 - describe the weakness]
- [Vulnerability 2 - describe the weakness]
Protections
- [Protection 1 - describe the shield]
- [Protection 2 - describe the shield]
Risk Exposure Log
- [YYYY-MM-DD]: [Event description] (+X% pressure)
- [YYYY-MM-DD]: [Event description] (+X% pressure)
Usage Notes
Power Level Scale
| Level | Scope | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Local | Village elder, small merchant, local hero |
| 3-4 | Regional | Town mayor, guild master, regional champion |
| 5-6 | National | Noble house, major faction, famous adventurer |
| 7-8 | Civilization | Kingdom ruler, legendary hero, archmage |
| 9-10 | World-shaping | Emperor, demigod, world-threatening power |
Vulnerability Weights
- Known enemy: +1.0
- Active conflict: +1.5
- Exploitable flaw: +2.0
- Critical dependency: +1.0
- Destroying secret: +3.0
Protection Weights
- Loyal ally: +1.0
- Fortified position: +2.0
- Divine/magical protection: +3.0
- Information network: +1.0
- Popular support: +2.0
Tenure Modifiers
| Duration | Modifier |
|---|---|
| < 1 year | 0.5x |
| 1-5 years | 1.0x |
| 5-20 years | 1.5x |
| 20-50 years | 2.0x |
| 50+ years | 2.5x |
Exposure Categories
| Category | Base Pressure | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Combat | +10% | Battle, duel, assassination attempt |
| Intrigue | +5% | Political maneuvering, subtle threats |
| Betrayal | +15% | Ally turns, trust violated |
| Revelation | +20% | Secret exposed, truth revealed |
| Overreach | +10% | Hubris, overconfident action |
| Loss | +8% | Resource, ally, or territory lost |
| Challenge | +12% | Rival's claim, direct contest |
| Narrow Escape | +5% | Survived dangerous situation |
Example Entry
Fate Tracking
Power Level: 7/10 Tenure: 40 years Current Fate Pressure: 72% Fortune Buffer: 1/5 Last Assessment: 2024-03-15
Vulnerabilities
- Known enemy: Lord Blackwood (rival for the throne) +1.0
- Active conflict: War with the Eastern Tribes +1.5
- Exploitable flaw: Addiction to dreamwine +2.0
- Destroying secret: Bastard heir exists +3.0
Protections
- Loyal ally: Captain of the Guard +1.0
- Fortified position: The Iron Citadel +2.0
- Popular support: Beloved by common folk +2.0
Risk Exposure Log
- 2024-01-10: Survived assassination attempt (+10% pressure)
- 2024-02-15: Bastard heir revealed publicly (+20% pressure)
- 2024-03-01: Lost the Battle of the Crossing (+8% pressure)