Hello again,

    Ok, I have a question that has been brought up at several of my
recent game sessions. According to the rules on Success Checks, if a
check is needed against an optional ability that a player doesn't
possess (such as water movement, climb skillfully, etc.), that character
is automatically considered to have a '1' in that optional ability for
that success check. Now, does this same rule come into effect if a
character is attempting to qualify for a special character role-class
that asks for an optional ability that he/she doesn't possess?

    Also, once and for all, can a character's strengths and abilities
advance beyond level 10? If so, what's the benefit?

    I'd appreciate your help on these questions. Thanks in advance! :)

Your friend and servant in Christ,
Colin (Sylverbranch)