rules updates

add dread wurm and werebeasts
fix backlink for magic items
update rules for + abilities

package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
 	"name": "planar-vagabond",
-	"version": "0.14.0",
+	"version": "0.14.1",
 	"description": "",
 	"main": "index.js",
 	"scripts": {

src/assets/fragments/bestiary/werebeast.md

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+-   Humanoid form usually retains some characteristics from their animal form.
+-   While in animal form, immune to mundane, non-silver weapons.
+-   While in animal form, can only speak with animals of that type.
+-   Cannot where armor, as it limits their ability to shapeshift.
+-   May summon 1d2 animals associated with their animal form from the surrounding area.
+    -   Animals arrive in 1d4 rounds.
+-   When hit with wolfsbane, must **Save vs Poison** or flee, as with the [Scare spell](/spells/calm.html#scare).
+-   When killed in animal form, reverts to humanoid form.
+-   Some animals can smell werebeasts, and are afraid of them.
+-   When a humanoid loses more than 1/2 of their max hit points from the natural attacks of a werebeast (ex: bite or claw), they must **Save vs Poison** or become infected with therianthropy.
+
+    -   The disease takes 2d12 days to full infect, with signs of infection appearing halfway through.
+    -   Humanoids become the same type of werebeasts (and typically run by the referee).

src/layouts/partials/backLink.ejs

@@ -16,7 +16,8 @@ var titlesBySection = {
     near: "Near Planes",
     transcendental: "Transcendental Planes",
 },
-unlistedSections = ['main'];
+unlistedSections = ['main'],
+fixedSection = page?.section?.replace(/\s+/, '-');
 %>
 
 <% if (page.subsection && page.path && !page.path.endsWith(`${page.subsection}/index.html`)) { %>
@@ -31,11 +32,11 @@ unlistedSections = ['main'];
         The latest version of this license can always be found at <a href="/<%=page.path%>"><%=site.uri%>/<%=page.path.replace('/index.html', '/')%></a>.
     </p>
 
-<% } else if (page.section && !unlistedSections.includes(page.section) && page.path &&
+<% } else if (fixedSection && !unlistedSections.includes(fixedSection) && page.path &&
-    !(page.path === `${page.section}/index.html` || page.path.endsWith(`/${page.section}/index.html`))) { -%>
+    !(page.path === `${fixedSection}/index.html` || page.path.endsWith(`/${fixedSection}/index.html`))) { -%>
     <div class="sectionBackLink-wrapper">
-        <a href="/<%=page.section%>/index.html" class="sectionBackLink">
+        <a href="/<%=fixedSection%>/index.html" class="sectionBackLink">
-            &lt; Back to <%= titlesBySection[page.section] ?? page.section.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + page.section.slice(1) %>
+            &lt; Back to <%= titlesBySection[fixedSection] ?? page.section.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + page.section.slice(1) %>
         </a>
     </div>
 <% } -%>

src/layouts/partials/rulesHeader.ejs

@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ var title = (page.title ?? '').replace('HOSR ', '');
 <div class="rulesMenu">
     <div class="rulesVersion">
 
-        Version 0.14.0 / 2024-03-10
+        Version 0.14.1 / 2024-03-18
         <!--
         <%=site.version ?? '0.0.0' %>
         <%=site.lastUpdated ?? '0.0.0' %>

src/pages/bestiary/dread-wurm.md

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+---
+title: Dread Wurm
+description: The dread wurm creature for OSR gaming.
+date_pub: 2024-03-18T14:59:03.000-04:00
+section: bestiary
+content_type: feature
+short_code: bdw
+---
+
+Huge, green, scaly, worm-like creature with several stalk-like appendages, and which that bores through the ground, surfacing only to eat.
+
+<div class='headlessTableWrapper'>
+
+|                   |                       |
+| ----------------- | --------------------- |
+| **Hit Dice**      | 8 (36hp)              |
+| **Armor Class**   | 15 (natural)          |
+| **Movement**      | 30'                   |
+| **Attacks**       | 1 (+7) @ 2d8 (bite)   |
+| **Alignment**     | Neutral               |
+| **Saving Throws** | D8 W9 P10 B10 S12 (8) |
+| **Morale**        | 9                     |
+| **XP**            | 650                   |
+
+</div>
+
+-   Typically 50' long and 5' in diameter
+-   Drawn to loud, thumping noises

src/pages/bestiary/werebeasts/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+---
+title: Werebeasts
+description: Various cursed shapeshifters for OSR gaming.
+date_pub: 2024-02-03T16:07:44.000-04:00
+section: bestiary
+content_type: feature
+short_code: bwe
+status: hidden
+---
+
+Humanoids infected by therianthropy, whereby they may shapeshift into an animal form.
+
+!!!include(bestiary/werebeast.md)!!!
+
+-   [Weretiger](./weretiger.html): Humanoid cursed to shapeshift into a semi-intelligent tiger.
+-   [Werewolf](./werewolf.html): Humanoid cursed to shapeshift into a semi-intelligent, pack-hunting wolf.
+
+<!--
+- Werebear
+- Wereboar
+- Weredragon
+- Werefox
+- Werelion - these may be what's going on here.
+- Weremoth - mimic?
+- Werepanda
+- Wererabbit
+- Weretiger
+- Werewolf
+
+- Devil Swine
+- Wererat
+- Werecats (black panthers?)
+- Weresheep
+- Werelizards
+- were-thylacines (Tasmanian Tigers, from Howling 3: the Marsupials, have pouches)
+- werehawk (ladyhawke)
+- Wereseal / selkie
+- were-jellyfish (sting of death)
+
+- Skinwalker - super 'thrope? Like a demonic werebeast?
+-->

src/pages/bestiary/werebeasts/weretiger.md

@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+---
+title: Weretiger
+description:
+date_pub: 2024-03-14T23:34:45.000-04:00
+section: bestiary
+content_type: feature
+short_code: bwet
+---
+
+Humanoid cursed to shapeshift into a semi-intelligent tiger.
+
+<div class='headlessTableWrapper'>
+
+|                   |                                          |
+| ----------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
+| **Hit Dice**      | 5\* (22hp)                               |
+| **Armor Class**   | 16 (10 in humanoid form)                 |
+| **Attacks**       | 2 (+4) @ 1d6 (claw), 1 (+4) @ 2d6 (bite) |
+| **Movement**      | 50'                                      |
+| **Saving Throws** | D10 W11 P12 B13 S14 (5)                  |
+| **Morale**        | 9                                        |
+| **Alignment**     | Neural                                   |
+| **XP**            | 300                                      |
+
+</div>
+
+-   Excels at swimming and tracking.
+-   Usually exhibits feline behavioral traits, like curiosity and aloofness.
+
+### Werebeast
+
+!!!include(bestiary/werebeast.md)!!!
+
+### At Higher Levels
+
+<div class="dividedTableWrapper">
+
+| HD  | HP  |   AC    | Atk Mod | XP  |
+| :-: | :-: | :-----: | :-----: | :-: |
+| 6\* | 27  | 16 / 10 |   +5    | 425 |
+| 7\* | 31  | 17 / 11 |   +6    | 525 |
+
+[Higher-Level weretigers]
+
+</div>

src/pages/bestiary/werebeasts/werewolf.md

@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+---
+title: Werewolf
+description:
+date_pub: 2024-03-14T23:34:45.000-04:00
+section: bestiary
+content_type: feature
+short_code: bwew
+status: hidden
+---
+
+Humanoid cursed to shapeshift into a semi-intelligent, pack-hunting wolf.
+
+<div class='headlessTableWrapper'>
+
+|                   |                          |
+| ----------------- | ------------------------ |
+| **Hit Dice**      | 4\* (18hp)               |
+| **Armor Class**   | 14 (10 in humanoid form) |
+| **Attacks**       | 1 (+3) @ 2d4 (bite)      |
+| **Movement**      | 60'                      |
+| **Saving Throws** | D10 W11 P12 B13 S14 (4)  |
+| **Morale**        | 8                        |
+| **Alignment**     | Chaotic                  |
+| **XP**            | 125                      |
+
+</div>
+
+-   Groups of 5 or more are led by a pack leader with 1d2 + 4 HD, and who inflicts +2 damage.
+
+### Werebeast
+
+!!!include(bestiary/werebeast.md)!!!
+
+### At Higher Levels
+
+<div class="dividedTableWrapper">
+
+| HD  | HP  |   AC    | Atk Mod | Dmg Mod | XP  |
+| :-: | :-: | :-----: | :-----: | :-----: | :-: |
+| 5\* | 22  | 14 / 10 |   +4    |   +2    | 300 |
+| 6\* | 27  | 15 / 11 |   +5    |   +2    | 425 |
+
+[Higher-Level werewolves]
+
+</div>

src/pages/magic-items/feathers-of-ferrnym/bird-feather.md

@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+---
+title: Feather of the Bird
+description: A magical feather that can summon a gargantuan bird.
+date_pub: 2024-03-17T21:26:57.000-04:00
+section: magic items
+content_type: feature
+short_code: mffb
+---
+
+A small, magical feather that summons a gargantuan bird when tossed into the air.
+
+-   Feather disappears with use.
+
+### Bird
+
+-   Once summoned, the bird:
+    -   Remains for 24 hours before flying away.
+    -   Can be commanded to either:
+        -   Chase away aggressive avian creatures, _OR_
+        -   Transport the character.
+    -   Can fly 160' / round
+    -   Can carry one huge animal (ex: mammoth) or several smaller ones.
+    -   Cannot be commanded to attack.

src/pages/magic-items/feathers-of-ferrnym/boat-feather.md

@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+---
+title: Feather of the Boat
+description: A magical feather that can conjure an elegant boat.
+date_pub: 2024-03-17T21:37:13.000-04:00
+section: magic items
+content_type: feature
+short_code: mff0
+---
+
+A small, magical feather that conjures an elegant, bird-shaped boat when tossed into the air.
+
+-   Feather disappears with use.
+
+### Boat
+
+The boat:
+
+-   Remains for up to 24 hours.
+-   Moves 80' / round in the water
+-   Can hold up to 32 people.
+-   Has AC 12 and (3d6+6) x 10 HP.

src/pages/magic-items/feathers-of-ferrnym/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+---
+title: Feathers of Ferr'nym
+description: Small, magical feathers which trigger an effect when tossed into the air.
+date_pub: 2023-11-23T22:52:22.000-04:00
+section: magic items
+content_type: feature
+short_code: mff
+---
+
+Small, magical feathers which trigger an effect when tossed into the air.
+
+-   Feathers disappear with use.
+
+### Known Feathers
+
+-   [Feather of the Bird](./bird-feather.html): Summons a gargantuan bird when used.
+-   [Feather of the Boat](./boat-feather.html): Conjures an elegant boat when used.
+-   [Feather of the Tree](./tree-feather.html): Conjures a giant oak tree when used.
+-   [Feather of the Whip](./whip-feather.html): Conjures a huge magical whip when used.
+
+_The legendary wizard Ferr'nym was rumored to have hundreds of strange birds in his aviary, including many from planes beyond this one._

src/pages/magic-items/feathers-of-ferrnym/tree-feather.md

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+---
+title: Feather of the Tree
+description: A magical feather that can conjure a giant oak tree.
+date_pub: 2024-03-17T21:37:54.000-04:00
+section: magic items
+content_type: feature
+short_code: mfft
+---
+
+A small, magical feather that conjures a giant oak tree when tossed into the air.
+
+-   Feather disappears with use.
+-   The conjured oak tree is 60' high, with a 6' diameter trunk, and 40' top diameter.

src/pages/magic-items/feathers-of-ferrnym/whip-feather.md

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+---
+title: Feather of the Whip
+description: A magical feather that can conjure a huge leather whip.
+date_pub: 2024-03-17T21:39:29.000-04:00
+section: magic items
+content_type: feature
+short_code: mffw
+---
+
+A small, magical feather that conjures a huge leather whip when tossed into the air.
+
+-   Feather disappears with use.
+
+### Whip
+
+The conjured whip:
+
+-   Remains for up to 6 turns.
+-   Attacks on its own, at user's command.
+-   +6 to attack
+-   Counts as a magical weapon.
+-   Inflicts 1d6+1 damage on a hit.
+    -   Victim must **Save vs Spells** or become entangled for 1d6+1 rounds.
+    -   Entangled victims can't move or attack.

src/pages/magic-items/flaming-sword.md

@@ -1,23 +1,23 @@
 ---
-title: Flaming Sword of Lorwin
+title: Flaming Sword
 description:
 date_pub: 2023-05-01T17:57:00-04:00
 date_upd: 2023-05-21T19:09:00-04:00
 section: magic items
 content_type: feature
 short_code: mfs
-status: hidden
 ---
 
 A high-quality longsword, exquisitely decorated with fire and dragon iconography.
 
+-   +1 to attack and damage rolls (1d8+1 / 1d10+1)
+
 ### Flame
 
-Bursts into flame when the command word ("Aegyt") is spoken, burning for up to 1 turn, and extinguishing automatically when sheathed.
+Bursts into flame when the command word is spoken, burning for up to 1 turn, and extinguishing automatically when sheathed.
 
 While flaming:
 
--   +1 to attack and damage rolls (1d8+1 / 1d10+1)
 -   Casts light in 30' radius
 -   Can set things alight as a torch
 

src/pages/magic-items/index.md

@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ Below you'll find a growing list of magic items that can be found across the mul
 -   [Chamber of Lightning Bolts](./chamber-of-lightning-bolts.html): A small cube that fires bolts of lightning.
 -   [The Crystal Skull of Jund](./crystal-skull-of-jund.html): A magical, elongated, and (apparently) nearly omniscient crystal skull.
 -   [Darklurker](./darklurker-dagger.html): A sentient, demonic dagger that seeks the blood of lawful creatures.
+-   [Feathers of Ferr'nym](./feathers-of-ferrnym/): Small, magical feathers which trigger an effect when tossed into the air.
 -   [Handy Haversack](./sack-of-storing.html#handy-haversack): A backpack with several small pocket dimensions useful for storing things.
 -   [The Helm of Immaculate Conservation](./helm-of-halos.html): A magical helmet that grants an aura of divine protection to nearby allies.
 -   [Jar of Preserving](./jar-of-preserving.html): A magical device for capturing and preserving creatures indefinitely.
@@ -21,6 +22,7 @@ Below you'll find a growing list of magic items that can be found across the mul
 -   [Mirror of Telepresence](./mirror-of-telepresence.html): A magical mirror that allows its user to view and speak with others remotely.
 -   [Pet Rock](./pet-rock.html): A magical rock that obeys its owner's commands.
 -   [Pouch of Stashing](./sack-of-storing.html#pouch-of-stashing): A tiny pouch with its own pocket dimension useful for storing things.
+-   [Ring of Animal Control](./ring-of-animal-control.html): A magical ring that grants its wearer tha ability to control animals.
 -   [Ring of Eldritch Blasting](./ring-of-eldritch-blasting.html): A magical ring that grants the wearer the ability to fire eldritch blasts.
 -   [Ring of Psychic Shielding](./ring-of-psychic-shielding.html): A magical ring that prevents its owner from having their mind read.
 -   [Ring of the Scholar](./ring-of-the-scholar.html): A magical ring that grants it's owner a small INT boost.

src/pages/magic-items/ring-of-animal-control.md

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+---
+title: Ring of Animal Control
+description: A magical ring that grants its wearer tha ability to control animals.
+date_pub: 2024-03-17T22:14:48.000-04:00
+section: magic items
+content_type: feature
+short_code: mrac
+---
+
+A simple silver band etched with an arcane rune for the word "control".
+
+-   Wearer gains ability to control the actions of normal animals.
+    -   Affects up to 1d6 normal-sized animals or 1 giant one.
+        -   Does not effect magical or intelligent creatures.
+    -   No saving throw is allowed.
+    -   Animal must remain within sight of wearer.
+    -   Control is lost is wearer moves or attacks.
+    -   After control ends, animal gets reaction roll at -1.
+    -   May be used up to once per turn.

src/pages/magic-items/ring-of-eldritch-blasting.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: Ring of Eldritch Blasting
-description: A magical ring that grants the wearer the ability to fire eldritch blasts.
+description: A magical ring that grants its wearer the ability to fire eldritch blasts.
 date_pub: 2023-02-20T22:43:00-05:00
 date_upd: 2023-05-29T11:13:00-04:00
 section: magic items

src/pages/magic-items/rod-of-parrying.md

@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+---
+title: Rod of Parrying
+description: A Rod of Parrying for OSR gaming.
+date_pub: 2024-03-11T18:07:59.000-04:00
+section: magic items
+content_type: feature
+short_code: mrp
+---
+
+A 5' long, 2" diameter, cobalt-blue metal rod inscribed with cryptic runes.
+
+-   +2 to attack and damage (1d8+1).
+-   Instead of attacking, may use rod defensively to parry an incoming attack, gaining +4 AC until end of round.
+    -   Can't be used to parry while retreating.

src/pages/rules/basics.md

@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ Sometimes, dice are rolled. These dice are described by how many sides they have
 
 Simple tasks are assumed to succeed. If the task is dangerous or complicated, roll the dice for a _check_.
 
-For most checks, roll a 20-sided die (d20) at-or-over the difference of (21 - the character's most relevant _ability_ score).
+For most checks, roll a 20-sided die (d20) **over** the difference of (20 - the character's most relevant _ability_ score).
 
 -   For harder tasks, subtract 1-4 from the roll before the die is thrown.
 

src/pages/rules/equipment/fantasy.md

@@ -231,7 +231,7 @@ Below are the equipment tables for a standard fantasy campaign. They may be supe
 |   Armor Type    | Cost (gp) | AC  |
 | :-------------: | :-------: | :-: |
 |      None       |     0     | 10  |
-|  Padded / Hide  |           | 11  |
+|  Padded / Hide  |    10     | 11  |
 |     Leather     |    20     | 12  |
 | Studded Leather |    30     | 13  |
 |    Chainmail    |    40     | 14  |

src/pages/rules/index.md

@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ short_code: uh1
 
 -   [Basics](./basics.html): Covers How to Play, Abilities, Saving Throws, and Character Creation.
 -   [Combat](./combat.html): Gives detailed information about combat procedures.
--   [Adventuring](./adventuring.html): Includes Health, Death, Encumberance, Procedures for Exploration, and Advancement.
+-   [Adventuring](./adventuring.html): Includes Health, Death, Encumbrance, Procedures for Exploration, and Advancement.
+-   [Equipment](./equipment/): Various equipment tables.
 -   [Magic](./magic.html): Rules for Magic and Spellcasting.
 -   [Referees Only](./referees.html): Rules and tables for referees only

src/pages/rules/magic.md

@@ -291,6 +291,12 @@ Aged sheets of paper or parchment with magical spells inscribed on them.
 
 Usage: Per normal class restrictions.
 
+### Sources
+
+-   Elvish magic items usually have words in elvish etched or carved on them, often the name of the item.
+-   Dwarvish magic items usually have runes etched or carved on them.
+-   Gnomish magic items usually have their names etched or carved on them in gnomish.
+
 <!--
 #### Sentient Weapons