2.14.4 Contortions

A character can use contortionism techniques to escape from bonds or to squeeze his/her body into a small space.

Escaping from bonds

When a character is tied or chained up and attempts to break free, he/she should make a dice roll using his/her Athletics (including contortions specialism) + CO.

The difficulty depends on what the bonds are and how well they are tied as follows:

Situation Difficulty value
Loosely tied ropes 1
Well-tied ropes 6
Steel chains 12

Squeezing into a small space

When a character tries to fit his/her body into a small space or tries to squeeze through a narrow gap, he/she should make a dice roll using his/her Athletics (including contortions specialism) + CO.

The difficulty depends on how small the space is compared to the character:

Situation Difficulty value
Slightly smaller - requires a bit of bending 1
Much smaller - requires character to curl up or twist round significantly 6
Very much smaller - requires character to dislocate limbs to fit 12