Novus Utum uses the Pathfinder (1.0) game system. Specifically we use the following books, except as indicated by our houserules:

• Core Rulebook
  • Section on other planes of existence is NOT used
  • We will use the Monk Unchained from Pathfinder Unchained
• Advanced Player Guide
  • Hero Point rules are NOT used
• Advanced Classes Guide
  • Custom Class design rules are NOT used
  • All gunpowder related items and options are NOT used
  • Arcanist Archetype Blade Adapt is NOT used
  • Style feats are NOT used as we use the Monk Unchained instead
• Psionics Unleashed
  • Races are NOT used
  • Thrallherd is not allowed
• Pathfinder Unchained
  • This book is NOT generally allowed except the following:
  • Monk Unchained is used instead of regular monk
  • Hold Breath Rogue Talent is allowed

All characters start at level 6, have 30 points to buy ability scores and get 2 Traits. Characters are subject to adventure restrictions by level (no high-level characters on low-level adventures)

We have our own cultures, languages and religions which affect cleric and paladin characters among others.