Character creation

The mechanics of character creation are given in Aśvineya Pāṇḍava gamers Bruce Cordell’s (Sahadeva) and Monte Cook’s (Nakula) Cypher System, the essence being the game player’s decisive statement, “I'm a blank blank who blanks.” In Kapidhvaja, character creation might be adjusted or simplified according to one’s style of theurgy. If you are of The Mother Church, your statement might be “I'm a Christian Scientist who teaches healing;” where a devotee of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) would more likely prove the mantra “I'm a Hare Krishna who practices bhakti yoga.” A Wizard of the Coast might think “‘Oo,’ my Dungeons & Dragons elven cleric gets to level up, now that I killed the monster and grabbed the treasure,” whereas:"“The Cypher System is easy for beginners to learn but offers depth, nuance, and complexity for those who want it. Character creation involves making three basic choices, each a word or phrase, which together say something about the character: I’m a Rugged warrior who Metes out Justice. Or an Impulsive explorer who Is Licensed to Carry. Or maybe a Vengeful adept who Consorts With the Dead.”"