

Nonheroic characters don't receive Destiny Points their Destinies, whatever they might be, exist purely on a story level. A Gamemaster may decide to use Destiny Points or not however, the decision to use them should be made before the campaign gets underway, so that each player can decide whether or not to embrace a Destiny for their character from the outset.Īlthough conceivably any character- Heroic or Nonheroic- has a Destiny to fulfill, only heroic characters receive Destiny Points and receive in-game benefits for pursuing their Destinies. The rules presented in this article are optional. Destiny rewards players for good roleplaying and gives Gamemasters new plot hooks to use when designing adventures. The Destiny mechanic helps players and Gamemasters recognize that all heroes- and even major villains- have significant roles to play in the fate of the galaxy.

Leia's Destiny is to save the Rebellion from annihilation at the hands of the Empire and help forge the New Republic. Luke Skywalker learns that his Destiny is to redeem his father, Darth Vader, so that balance to The Force is restored. Padmé's Destiny is to give birth to the twins, Luke and Leia, so that they can fulfill their own Destinies. As a young boy, Anakin Skywalker is told that his Destiny is to bring balance to The Force. Destiny plays a large role in the Star Wars universe.
