Encumbrance

You can only carry so many things around with you before you begin to get bogged down by their sheer bulk. This is represented by encumbrance points.

In general, every piece of equipment takes one point, although item properties may alter this. You may only lug around so many encumbrance points before it begins to be a problem. The amount you may carry without issue is called your Encumbrance score. It is calculated using the formula below.

Encumbrance \= Median of Str, Dex & End

Being Encumbered

If you are carrying more points than your threshold you are said to be encumbered. While encumbered, you gain the Hindered consequence. You can rid yourself of this consequence by putting down what you are carrying. You cannot carry more than five times your encumbrance threshold.

Containers

Containers allow you to carry gear more efficiently. Equipment whose encumbrance points fit in a container do not count against your encumbrance threshold.

Carrying Characters

In general, characters are bulky and difficult to carry efficiently. A character takes up a number of encumbrance points equal to her Strength + Endurance. If she is Size 2 or greater, multiply this by her Size.