Dyslexia

Cost:	-2 CP/level
Description:	You have an inherited, neurological condition that interferes with the acquisition and processing of language. It is manifested by difficulties reading, writing, spelling, and at high levels arithmetic.
Gameplay:	Each level adds 1 penalty die to any reading- or writing-based Skill roll (TN=4). Starting at level 4, each level also adds 1 penalty die to any mathematics-based Skill roll (TN=4).

This Ability is not rolled. It is used as a modifier for other rolls.

Theodore has Dyslexia=5, and Reading=4. He is cleaning out a friend’s house after that friend’s death and comes across an expensive-looking book. He tries to read the cover, to determine the book’s contents. He rolls 9 dice (4 for Reading + 5 penalty dice for Dyslexia. Unfortunately, he gets no Successes, so he can’t understand what is written on the book. Looks like Theodore will need to get some help with this one.