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-* **First select your character's [[grandparent|Choosing a Grandparent]]**
-* Character attributes start at a base of Amber.
-* Buying down is permissible.
+* Character attributes start at a base of Human.
* 50 additional points can be spent on the character.
+* No more than one attribute of 25 or more (Amber level)
* No more than 5 points of Good or Bad Stuff allowed.
-* Most powers have been divided into [[partial powers|Partial Powers]].
+* No more than 15 points spent on powers
+* Powers have been divided into [[partial powers|Partial Powers]].
* There are some [[things to be aware of|Notes on Powers]] when purchasing powers.
* Various kinds of [[allies|Allies]] are available.
* No constructs, no Jewel of Judgement attunement (!), but anything else is probably ok, so if you can't see it on these pages, please feel free to ask.
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-**Ally in the Golden Circle (1)**
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-: A good friend among the "mundane" folk of either Amber or another
-Golden Circle city.
-
-: Please specify details about your Ally; which will need to be
-approved.
-
**Friend in Low Places (1)**
-: A good friend among one of the "mundane" folk of Chaos who is in the
-area for some reason.
+: A good friend among one of the "mundane" folk of the Golden Circle
+who may have some useful information or practical help.
: Please specify approximately what kind of person; and we will do our
-best.
-
-**Court Friend in either Amber or Chaos (2)**
+best.
-: A high ranking Amberite or Chaosian has your interests at heart.
+**Friend in High Places (2)**
-: You don't get to specify who, and probably won't find out.
-
-**House Support (3)**
+: A high ranking Amberite or noble has your interests at heart.
-: One of the houses of Chaos supports your character.
-
-: This may or may not be of any use, you don't get to specify who, and
-probably won't find out.
+: You don't get to specify who.
**Amber Court Devotee (6)**
: Fear.
: As an added benefit for someone without defined Amberite ancestry
-this gets you Amberite ancestry.
+this gets you Amberite ancestry.
: You don't get to specify who, and probably won't find out.
+
+: _This will almost certainly not be worth 6 points_