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Lore is Hetja's backstory as told through Blessings (Boons) and Curses (Banes).
Only 1 Blessing and 1 Curse may be active at a time.
One may choose to not engage with this mechanic by selecting the Nobody Blessing and the Nothing Curse.
Blessings
Name
Description
Effect
Notes
Tag(s)
Nobody
"You were never known to anyone. You were only ever alone, as long as you can remember."
No Effect
-
-
Stalwart
"You were known to be quite strong and dependable."
Start each run with +3 Strength
-
Adjust Base Stats
Bookworm
"You were known to be quite educated and nerdy."
Start each run with +3 Magic
-
Adjust Base Stats
Disciplined
"You were known to be quite dedicated and determined."
Start each run with +3 Skill
-
Adjust Base Stats
Nimble
"You were known to be quite agile and sneaky."
Start each run with +3 Speed
-
Adjust Base Stats
Prodigy
"You were known to be quite brilliant and capable."
Start each run with +1 Level of varying quality
-
Adjust Base Stats
Artificer
"You take after your kin with an innate tendency for the Arcane."
Start each run with a Skill Scroll
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Item
Gambler
"You can't resist a well calculated risk."
Learn Gamble Skill at the start of each run
-
Skill
Cautious
"You feel like someone is watching you."
Learn Watchful Skill at the start of each run
-
Skill
Third Eye
"Your pineal gland has been decrusted."
Learn Insight Skill at the start of each run
-
Skill
Scholar
"You thirst for knowledge."
Learn Discipline Skill at the start of each run
-
Skill
Blessed
"The goddess is watching over you."
Learn Fortune Skill at the start of each run
-
Skill
Plot Armor
"The silver spoon."
Learn Miracle Skill at the start of each run
-
Skill
Non Corporeal
"People tend to walk right through you."
Learn Pass Skill at the start of each run
-
Skill
Enlightened
"Where there is darkness, there is also light."
Learn Enlightened Skill at the start of each run
Unlock: Beat Hard Mode with Hetja
Skill
Pathfinder
"The wilds are your sanctuary."
Learn Acrobat Skill at the start of each run
Unlock: Beat Hard Mode with Hetja
Skill
Optimistic Nihilist
"Nothing matters, and that's fine with you."
Learn Nihil Skill at the start of each run
Unlock: Beat Hard Mode with Hetja
Skill
Thick Skinned
"You are impervious to hurtful comments."
Learn Nullify Skill at the start of each run
Unlock: Beat Hard Mode with Hetja
Skill
Fractured Personality
"Where does one soul end and another begin?"
Learn Summon Skill at the start of each run
Unlock: Beat Hard Mode with Hetja
Skill
Underdog
"It's always better to go out swinging."
Learn Resolve Skill at the start of each run
Unlock: Beat Hard Mode with Hetja
Skill
Legend
"Your feats are etched into history."
Learn Hero Skill at the start of each run
Unlock: Beat Hard Mode with Hetja
Skill
Curses
Name
Description
Effect
Notes
Tag(s)
Nothing
"Living such a sheltered life, your mind is like a blank canvas waiting to be ruined."
No Effect
Requirement: Nobody Blessing
-
Unlucky
"Despite all your best efforts, nothing has ever gone your way."
Start each run with -5 Luck
-
Adjust Base Stats
Brain Worms
"Worms are eating away at what little brains you have left."
Start each run with -5 Max HP
-
Adjust Base Stats
Jelly Bones
"Your bones are considerably weaker than you remember."
Start each run with -2 Defense
-
Adjust Base Stats
Frail Mettle
"Prolonged trauma has misshapen your delicate psyche."
Start each run with -2 Resistance
-
Adjust Base Stats
Self Sabotage
"You did this to yourself."
At the start of each Chapter,Current Level/30 chance to self-inflict Poison
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Status Effect
Napping Fits
"Even the undead need their rest."
At the start of each Chapter,Current Level/30 chance to self-inflict Sleep
-
Status Effect
Cowardly
"Stressful situations cause you to freeze up."
At the start of each Chapter,Current Level/30 chance to self-inflict Stone
-
Status Effect
Hole in Pocket
"You should get a new pair of pants"
At the start of each Chapter,lose between 1-75 Gold
-
Gold
Gutless
"Your insides are heavily decomposed."
You do not receive any benefits from consuming food
Includes all Fruit and Fish
Meta
Unyielding
"You are stubborn, stuck in your old ways."
You do not gain experience
-
EXP
Amnesia
"You cannot retain new memories."
Weapon experience is reset at the beginning/end of every run
-
EXP
Reckless
"You're here for a good time, not a long time."
Learn Fury Skill at the start of each run
-
Skill
Damaged Nerves
"Your body just isn't what it used to be."
Learn Bane Skill at the start of each run
-
Skill
Blessings
Name | Description | Effect | Notes | Tag(s) |
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Nobody | "You were never known to anyone. You were only ever alone, as long as you can remember." | No Effect | - | - |
Stalwart | "You were known to be quite strong and dependable." | Start each run with +3 Strength | - | Adjust Base Stats |
Bookworm | "You were known to be quite educated and nerdy." | Start each run with +3 Magic | - | Adjust Base Stats |
Disciplined | "You were known to be quite dedicated and determined." | Start each run with +3 Skill | - | Adjust Base Stats |
Nimble | "You were known to be quite agile and sneaky." | Start each run with +3 Speed | - | Adjust Base Stats |
Prodigy | "You were known to be quite brilliant and capable." | Start each run with +1 Level of varying quality | - | Adjust Base Stats |
Artificer | "You take after your kin with an innate tendency for the Arcane." | Start each run with a Skill Scroll | - | Item |
Gambler | "You can't resist a well calculated risk." | Learn Gamble Skill at the start of each run | - | Skill |
Cautious | "You feel like someone is watching you." | Learn Watchful Skill at the start of each run | - | Skill |
Third Eye | "Your pineal gland has been decrusted." | Learn Insight Skill at the start of each run | - | Skill |
Scholar | "You thirst for knowledge." | Learn Discipline Skill at the start of each run | - | Skill |
Blessed | "The goddess is watching over you." | Learn Fortune Skill at the start of each run | - | Skill |
Plot Armor | "The silver spoon." | Learn Miracle Skill at the start of each run | - | Skill |
Non Corporeal | "People tend to walk right through you." | Learn Pass Skill at the start of each run | - | Skill |
Enlightened | "Where there is darkness, there is also light." | Learn Enlightened Skill at the start of each run | Unlock: Beat Hard Mode with Hetja | Skill |
Pathfinder | "The wilds are your sanctuary." | Learn Acrobat Skill at the start of each run | Unlock: Beat Hard Mode with Hetja | Skill |
Optimistic Nihilist | "Nothing matters, and that's fine with you." | Learn Nihil Skill at the start of each run | Unlock: Beat Hard Mode with Hetja | Skill |
Thick Skinned | "You are impervious to hurtful comments." | Learn Nullify Skill at the start of each run | Unlock: Beat Hard Mode with Hetja | Skill |
Fractured Personality | "Where does one soul end and another begin?" | Learn Summon Skill at the start of each run | Unlock: Beat Hard Mode with Hetja | Skill |
Underdog | "It's always better to go out swinging." | Learn Resolve Skill at the start of each run | Unlock: Beat Hard Mode with Hetja | Skill |
Legend | "Your feats are etched into history." | Learn Hero Skill at the start of each run | Unlock: Beat Hard Mode with Hetja | Skill |
Curses
Name | Description | Effect | Notes | Tag(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nothing | "Living such a sheltered life, your mind is like a blank canvas waiting to be ruined." | No Effect | Requirement: Nobody Blessing | - |
Unlucky | "Despite all your best efforts, nothing has ever gone your way." | Start each run with -5 Luck | - | Adjust Base Stats |
Brain Worms | "Worms are eating away at what little brains you have left." | Start each run with -5 Max HP | - | Adjust Base Stats |
Jelly Bones | "Your bones are considerably weaker than you remember." | Start each run with -2 Defense | - | Adjust Base Stats |
Frail Mettle | "Prolonged trauma has misshapen your delicate psyche." | Start each run with -2 Resistance | - | Adjust Base Stats |
Self Sabotage | "You did this to yourself." | At the start of each Chapter,Current Level/30 chance to self-inflict Poison | - | Status Effect |
Napping Fits | "Even the undead need their rest." | At the start of each Chapter,Current Level/30 chance to self-inflict Sleep | - | Status Effect |
Cowardly | "Stressful situations cause you to freeze up." | At the start of each Chapter,Current Level/30 chance to self-inflict Stone | - | Status Effect |
Hole in Pocket | "You should get a new pair of pants" | At the start of each Chapter,lose between 1-75 Gold | - | Gold |
Gutless | "Your insides are heavily decomposed." | You do not receive any benefits from consuming food | Includes all Fruit and Fish | Meta |
Unyielding | "You are stubborn, stuck in your old ways." | You do not gain experience | - | EXP |
Amnesia | "You cannot retain new memories." | Weapon experience is reset at the beginning/end of every run | - | EXP |
Reckless | "You're here for a good time, not a long time." | Learn Fury Skill at the start of each run | - | Skill |
Damaged Nerves | "Your body just isn't what it used to be." | Learn Bane Skill at the start of each run | - | Skill |