Themes

## Themes Summary

Themes represent ways in which a Character may develop their abilities further as they gain levels within an Archetype.

Whereas Archetypes focus on a character's narrative role, their Theme represents ways in which that Character may excel in a particular aspect of that Archetype or perhaps bring features to a Character which reflect a particular genre or fantasy outside of their Archetype.

Many Themes are accessible only to specific Archetypes, and typically enhance features specific to those Archetypes.

Some Themes are accessible to multiple Archetypes as they explore a Theme which is relevant all them. For example, the Martial Master Theme is available to all Martial Archetypes. If a Character gains access to multiple Themes, they cannot pick the same Theme multiple times even if they qualify for the Theme from multiple Archetypes.

Below we describe a number of Themes currently available within Freedom Fantasies. We have separated these Themes by the Archetypes they are available to.

## Themes by Archetype

### Hero Themes

Basic Martial, Combat Mastery, Improviser, Pugilist, High Seas Hero, Spellsword

### Warrior Themes

Basic Martial, Combat Mastery, Improviser, Elemental Focus, Martial Artist, Smoking Gun

### Brute Themes

Basic Martial, Combat Mastery, Improviser, Mixed Martial Artist (MMA), Castaway, Elemental Fury

### Tactician Themes

Basic Martial, Combat Mastery, Improviser, Martial Coach, Strategic Sorcery, Naval Commander

### Trickster Themes

Basic Expert, Prodigy, Piracy, Magician, Cloaked, Imposter, Duelist

### Gifted Themes

Basic Magic, Elementalist, Draconic, Deep Sea

### Chosen Themes

Basic Magic, Elementalist, Curse of the Ancients

## High Seas Fantasy Themes

High Seas Fantasy Themes are a set of Themes which are particularly relevant to Characters engaged in tales set on the high seas. From intrepid explorers and cutthroat pirates to naval commanders and castaways, the High Seas Fantasy Themes offer all Archetypes a way to dive deep into the ocean of adventure this Fantasy holds.

### Naval Tradition Warrior

***Available to Warriors***

Warriors of the Naval Tradition are practiced practitioners of Warfare at sea. They wield sword and flintlock with unerring precision, and are ever ready for the dangers the High Seas might present.

### Ship Commander Tacticians

***Available to Tacticians***

Ship Commanders are Tacticians who have risen through the ranks of command within the vessels they have sailed upon. They might be quartermasters, lieutenants, first mates are in some cases even ship captains. They understand the importance of a well organized ship and crew, and use their abilities to get the most out of their ship mates.

### Piracy Trickster

***Available to Tricksters***

Piracy Tricksters are anything from the freedom fighters of the high seas who oppose the grasp of overbearing governments to the common pirate who is driven by their lust their gold and glory. The Piracy Trickster excels in the arts of subterfuge and, when that fails them, one-on-one combat.

### Sea Shanty Muse

***Available to Muses***

Sea Shanty Muses are the tellers of tall tales of the high seas, the keepers of legends of vast hoards of wealth, and the impetus for many are young sailor to set out onto the High Seas in search of their fortune. The Sea Shanty Muse delights in inspiring those around them to set out in search of adventure, and acts as a guide and chronicler in hopes that they may create yet more inspiring stories.

### Wayfinder Explorer

***Available to Explorers***

The Wayfinder is an ever roaming explorer, in search of new lands, peoples and discoveries. They instinctively know they way on the High Seas, though they will often use this sense to search out places of interest if not safety. They also have a strong understanding of the sea, it's movements and the vessels that sail upon it which far outstrips those around them.

### Gunpowder Inventor

***Available to Inventors***

The Gunpowder Inventor is a individual who is not only adept in the making of explosives, but eagerly explores the full limits of this explosive science. From wet resistant charges to flash bangs to delayed blasts, the Gunpowder Inventor has a range of tools to help their allies and leave their mark on the battlefield.

### Sea Scrolls Scholar

***Available to Scholars***

The Sea Scrolls Scholar has unearthed ancient secrets of their magical craft from scrolls and other texts unearthed from the long forgotten civilizations of the world. They traverse the High Seas in search of a treasure more valuable than any gold, but the rather the knowledge to channel magics once thought lost to time. Scholars unlock the secrets of casting spells from the Primal Magic Tradition.

### Deep Sea Gifted

***Available to Gifted***

The Deep Sea Gifted are those with a heritage which can be traced back to the powerful beings that dwell in the world's oceans. They might be the rare result of a union between the merpeople of the sea and a sailor, or perhaps they were a lost soul who encountered a vast, unknowable power in the deepest depths of the sea. They are gifted with the ability to traverse the ocean with ease, and may call upon the awesome power of the raging ocean through their magic.

### Treasure Creator

***Available to Creators***

Treasure Creators have an obsession with all that's gold and beautiful. They are adept in the craft of such objects, and are able to imbue them with the power to impress and enthrall others. They also have an instinct for searching out treasure in the world, making them a welcome addition to many a pirate crew, although their lust for the yellow metal has led many an expedition into the jaws of danger.

### Curse of the Ancients Chosen

***Available to Chosen***

The Curse of the Ancients has befallen your Character. Perhaps they trespassed upon the forbidden grounds of an ancient civilization, disturbed the resting place of a forgotten god, or took a relic of fantastic but strange power. Whatever the case they have found themselves in the service of these ancient powers, and have been granted both fantastical powers over the sea and the curse of being unable to rest until they have carried out the tasks set for them.

### Lost Souls Summoner

***Available to Summoners***

Often regarded as a Sea Witch, the Lost Souls Summoner hears the calls of those who perished at sea. They travel the oceans, performing the rites that would bring them eternal rest, as well as act as mediators between the people of the land and the spirits of the sea. They may call upon the knowledge and service of those long passed at sea, and may command the storms that have caused many of their ends.

### Privateer Champion

***Available to Champions***

The Privateer Champion has the singular purpose of enforcing law amongst the lawless upon the open seas. They are masters of the pursuit, making them the bane of many a pirate or smuggler. Channeling their purpose, the Privateer Champion can unerring track their quarry across vast distances, and the sight of them alone may strike fear into their hearts.

### Ocean Guardian

***Available to Guardians***

The Ocean Guardian is a resolute protector of the Sea. They traverse the world's oceans and deliver upon those who mistreat it or it's residents the full wrath of the sea. Not only are they able to traverse the oceans with grace and ease, but they may also grant this ability to sailors and ships alike. They are also able to call upon the land the power of storms, such that the enemies of the sea will never know peace.

### Beacon Paragon

***Available to Paragons***

Beacon Paragons specialize in guiding those around them, both in literally and figuratively. Those around them both benefit from their wise counsel, and also may never know the fear of being lost. The Beacon Paragon is also able to grant sight to those who lack it, and call upon their knowledge of the stars to determine a path through the darkness.

## Analog Horror Themes

Underdog

Bully

Scrapper

Mathematician

Prankster

Backstreets

Electric Muse

AV Inventor

Paragon of Innocence

Community Guardian

Champion of Popularity

Nightmare Summoner

Art Creator

Gothic Chosen

Psychic Gifted

Hacker Scholar

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