Principle: New Life is a story event in the Kingdom Death: Monster Core Game rule book.
Event Text[]
The group must decide how to raise their young. Choose one.
Without Mercy[]
The toys are taken from the child and replaced with a cold, stone face shard. Training begins immediately.
The settlement gains the New Life Principle: Survival of the Fittest. Find and place the card on the settlement board and note it on the settlement record sheet.
After adding the card to the settlement roll 1d10.
| 1d10 | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 - 5 | The settlement celebrates with a rowdy party, filled with tests of strength and triumphant roaring. The parents each gain +1 permanent strength and +2 insanity. They must skip the next hunt to recover. |
| 6 - 10 | The child is raised as a pure warrior, leaving compassion and fear behind. The newborn survivor gains +2 courage, the Tough fighting art and one random disorder |
With Affection[]
The settlement embraces the child with warm arms. Nurturing new life is their highest calling.
The settlement gains the New Life Principle: Protect the Young. Find and place the card on the settlement board and note it on the settlement record sheet.
After adding the card to the settlement roll 1d10.
| 1d10 | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 - 5 | The settlement gathers around the newborn in awe. Never have they seen something so precious and meaningful. The parents each gain +2 survival and +1 permanent evasion. |
| 6 - 10 | The Child(ren) is raised by the entire settlement and endowed with the hopes and wisdom of all. The newborn survivor(s) gains +2 understanding and the Strategist fighting art. |
Note[]
If you are currently working your way through the First Story, return to the settlement section and continue the develop step.