Every world has rules — written, unwritten, and misunderstood.
The Interpreter exists to help the table navigate those rules without letting them slow the game to a crawl.
The Interpreter is not an enforcer, nor a judge.
They are a translator of intent, structure, and system logic — especially vital when learning a new system.
Without an Interpreter, rules questions linger, discussions spiral, and momentum is lost. With one, play continues smoothly and disagreements are resolved with clarity and trust.
Support the table’s understanding of the game system.
Answer rules questions when asked
Help clarify how mechanics, conditions, and interactions function
Look up unclear rules when needed
Assist newer players in understanding the system
Protect table flow when rules uncertainty becomes disruptive.
If a rules question or discussion is significantly slowing play, the Interpreter may call for a ruling
The Keeper provides a ruling as soon as practical
That ruling stands for the current scene or encounter
The exact rule may be reviewed after the session, not during play
This responsibility exists to preserve pacing — not to argue outcomes.
Help the table improve over time.
Take note of recurring rules errors or misunderstandings
Bring up corrections or clarifications after the session
Help the table learn the system gradually and consistently
The Interpreter:
Does not overrule the Keeper
Does not interrupt play to correct minor mistakes
Does not argue rules during active scenes
The Keeper’s ruling always stands, even if it contradicts the rules as written.
The gods favor those who keep the world functioning as intended.
At the start of each session, the Interpreter gains 2 uses of Divine Alignment.
When the Interpreter makes a roll, they may expend one use to gain a +1 circumstance bonus to that roll.
The bonus may be applied to:
Attack rolls
Damage rolls
Skill checks
Saving throws
The bonus must be declared before rolling
Only one Divine Alignment may be used on a given roll
Unused uses are lost at the end of the session
This benefit represents brief moments where the Interpreter acts in perfect alignment with the underlying order of the world.
The Interpreter is expected to:
Be helpful, not pedantic
Prioritize flow over precision during sessions
Support learning without dominating discussion
Know when not to speak up
If a rule is unclear, it is resolved now and perfected later.
The Interpreter does not enforce the rules.
They help the world make sense.
Order creates flow.
Flow creates story.
When the world works, no one notices.
That is the Interpreter’s success.