💫 Velvet–Daggerheart Move Matrix ✨⛓️🔥
“Every roll is a confession between Heart, Pulse, and Mind.”
Use this chart whenever a Move triggers from fiction. You roll Hope (d12) + modifier and Fear (d6). Then compare results to read the outcome tier below.
⚙️ Outcome Translation
Section titled “⚙️ Outcome Translation”| PbtA Tier | Daggerheart Result | Narrative Outcome | Token Flow | Tri-Engine Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10+ (Triumph) | Hope > Fear or Hope = 12 | Full success — your intent manifests with style and consent. | Gain 1 Hope token; clear 1 Stress or Condition. | VC: heal 1 Heart Stress. SP: gain +1 Momentum. PE: ask 1 insight question. |
| 7–9 (Mixed) | Hope = Fear | Success at a cost — you achieve it but mark Stress or grant the Guide a String. | Spend 1 Hope token or add 1 Danger token to the pool. | VC: mark emotional Condition. SP: expose ally to Danger. PE: reveal half-truth only. |
| 6− (Setback) | Hope < Fear or Fear = 6 | Failure / complication — Guide makes a Move or raises the stakes. | Gain 1 Danger token; lose 1 Hope token (if any). | VC: scar the bond but gain a String. SP: suffer gear or reputation loss. PE: take Mind Stress + fragment of forbidden knowledge. |
💎 Token Conversions
Section titled “💎 Token Conversions”| Trigger | Action | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Spend 1 Hope token | Before a roll | Add +1 to Hope die or reroll Fear. |
| Burn 1 String | Any time | Cancel 1 Danger token or force honest answer. |
| Reach 3 Danger tokens (pool) | Guide acts | A “Hard Move” — scene turns dramatic or costly. |
| Clear 3 Hope tokens | At rest scene | Refresh 1 Stress track or unlock ritual Move. |
🪞 Engine Inflection Table
Section titled “🪞 Engine Inflection Table”| Engine | What It Represents | Bonus on Triumph | Cost on Mixed | Shadow on Setback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velvet Chains (Heart) | Empathy, Consent, Vulnerability | Gain +1 Hope token for an ally. | Mark a Condition (“Exposed”). | Bond strained → Guide marks String on you. |
| Space-Pirate (Pulse) | Daring, Spectacle, Defiance | Add +1 Momentum to crew pool. | Burn 1 Hope token to keep control. | Mark Pulse Stress or break equipment. |
| Prime Empathy (Mind) | Intellect, Memory, Foresight | Ask the Guide 1 truth about the scene. | Gain “Overclocked” Condition. | Take Mind Stress and reveal new mystery. |
🔥 Example Move Flow
Section titled “🔥 Example Move Flow”- Fiction triggers Move: “You confess under fire.”
- Roll Hope +Heart vs Fear.
- Compare: Hope > Fear → Triumph.
- Apply Tri-Engine effect: VC → clear Condition, gain 1 Hope.
- Guide responds: narrate emotional resolution, mark Hope pool glow +1.
🕯️ Consent Override
Section titled “🕯️ Consent Override”At any time, a player may invoke “fiction.” Pause, revise, or reframe the scene. All participants clear 1 Stress and the Guide removes 1 Danger token.
“Hope is not the opposite of fear — it is the language we use to argue with it.” — Mistress Nebula, Navigator of the Silken Siren