21. SWIM

The ability to keep afloat and traverse through water (or water similar environments). Having this skill even at Rating 1 allows water treading, wriggling and splashing thereby creating movement.
Swim speed is equal DEX ÷ 10 (minimum = 1 meter), + successful Swim Rating difference to roll. Each whole 10 point difference = 1 meter.

• Characters of Ratings 1-45 can swim for [STA + STR + Swim Rating] ÷ 4 in minutes.
• Characters of Ratings 46+ can swim for STA + STR + Swim Rating in minutes.
• Swim skill failure of 1-30 = [STA + STR - (100 - Swim Rating)] ÷ 4 in minutes.
• Swim skill failure of 31-60 = No movement, swallowed water, must succeed in STA roll before next try.
• Swim skill failure of 61+ = Water swallowed, disorientated, no movement and must make a Paralyse saving throw or take 2D6 DMG to STA only. A Paralyse saving throw must be made (+2 per 5 seconds up to Swim Rating) before a new Swim re-roll.  If STA reaches 0 roll Hitting saving throw every second, if character fails they fall unconscious and Drowning begins.
  

DROWNING RULES

If a character has no Swim skill, drowning begins once a DEX and STA roll both fail, roll once every second up to STA in seconds.

Once drowning begins character must Save Vs Hitting or take 3D10 - (STA ÷ 10) P.O.D. to MIND every second when in water too deep for them. When MIND reaches 0 character dies.

Freezing or hot water does damage immediately to the character on contact, unless suitable clothing is worn. This damage is done to STA and STR DIRECTLY and therefore reduces the chance to succeed.