Grace

Overview

Grace is motion as power. Its cards cover mobility, misdirection, charm, and performance, which makes it the domain that gets a character out of a bad position rather than tanking it. In a system where Evasion is the number an attacker must beat, not being where the blow lands is a defense in itself. The Bard takes it with Codex and the Rogue takes it with Midnight, a pairing that shows the domain's range: one dances in front of a crowd and one moves through a room nobody is watching. The Bard leads with Presence and the Rogue with Finesse, so Grace supports both the loud approach and the quiet one.

How it works

Classes: Bard (paired with Codex) and Rogue (paired with Midnight). The Bard's primary trait is Presence and the Rogue's is Finesse. Card Types: Movement and repositioning, evasive reactions, performance effects that shift how others behave, and abilities that support or reposition an ally. Several are worth spending Hope on, which also covers assisting another player's roll. Themes: Agility, performance, and fluid movement.

Tips and playstyle

Best for: Bards who want to stay untouched while they work a room, and Rogues who need an exit from every position they get into. Character concepts: Dancer-duelist, acrobat thief, stage magician, fencing tutor, a courier who has never once been caught. Synergies: Agility sets your Evasion and Grace cards build on movement, so those two reinforce each other. Grace with Codex (the Bard) gives you something to say and the footwork to leave before it lands badly. Grace with Midnight (the Rogue) is the infiltration pair: move well, then be unseen.

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