Battle Chant

Presence

Empathy

Boldness

Short Description

Battle Chant is the skill of using rhythmic, powerful vocalizations to inspire allies or intimidate enemies during combat.

Success Criteria

Effects

Modifiers and Restrictions

Action Examples

Start a chant and drive opponents on the defensive. Make an opposed roll vs targets SD ability score (+1 d100 (choose highest or leader if group)). If you win they immidiately go into defensive stance and must stay in it for 1 round while all your allies can choose to go into offensive stance with out spending an Action Point.

Long Description

Battle Chant combines discipline, emotional strength, and physical control. It’s often used by warriors, leaders, and spiritual figures to hold a line or stir courage during overwhelming odds. The chant cuts through fear, builds unity, and can synchronize actions under pressure.

Though not musical in a traditional sense, the chant affects those who hear it, reinforcing purpose and grounding them in the present fight. Used well, it can shift the tide of battle without a single strike.

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Sequencing

Potential Counters

How to use this page

All the information above is intended as a guide to help you navigate the many situations that can arise during your game. Since it's both impossible—and frankly uninspiring—to plan for every possible outcome, players are encouraged to think creatively when using their skills. Game Masters, in turn, are encouraged to embrace and support that creativity.

Whenever possible, aim to resolve situations through narrative choices, logical thinking and role playing. If that’s not feasible, agree on a Difficulty Rating (DR) using the provided Success Criteria and Modifiers. These are not rigid rules, but suggestions - starting points to help you find the right level of challenge. The player describes their intended action, and the Game Master proposes a DR. This should be open to brief discussion at the table, ideally resulting in consensus. If not, the Game Master has the final say.

It’s important to emphasize that all suggested effects, modifiers, and action examples are exactly that: suggestions. If you’re unsure how to resolve something, they offer a reliable fallback—but wherever possible, we encourage you to push boundaries. That’s where some of the most memorable and exciting moments in play are born.

Sequencing and Potential Counters are far from exhaustive. With hundreds of skills, spells, and tech modules in the game, the possibilities are too vast to list. You’re encouraged to explore combinations that make sense in your story and setting and in the situations that arise in your game. Sequencing and countering are core to Cosmic Odyssey - they’re where strategic depth meets dramatic flair, and where legendary moments often take shape. Even if no sequencing and counters are mentioned, some certainly exists and can be smartly utilized.

So explore boldly, improvise wisely, and enjoy the game as it unfolds around your choices.