In the Bee Terrific Universe, power isn’t just measured by muscle or magic — it’s measured by Karma.
Karma represents a character’s inner momentum — their alignment with fate, destiny, and mythic purpose. It’s not a stat you roll. It’s a resource you earn, lose, and spend. And in a world where superpowers are fueled by ancient contracts and supernatural cost, Karma is often the difference between life and death… or redemption and ruin.
🌟 What Karma Is
- A measure of supernatural favor and narrative momentum.
Karma is earned through heroic or selfless actions, lost through selfishness, cruelty, or betrayal. - A fuel source for the extraordinary.
Karma lets your hero break the rules — not because they’re strong, but because they’re right. When your back’s against the wall, and you believe in the cause, Karma lets you push beyond your limits. - A reflection of moral weight.
Karma turns the game into a story about choices. You’re not just fighting monsters — you’re choosing what kind of hero you want to be. - Think of it like experience points — but with consequences.
Yes, this is your XP. You spend it to grow. But unlike most systems, how you earn Karma matters. This isn’t about grinding — it’s about who you become.
🔢 How Karma Works
- No Rank. No Rank Number.
Karma isn’t ranked like Fighting or Strength. It’s a pool — a fluctuating total based on your actions and decisions. - Starting Karma = Reason + Intuition + Psyche (initial rank numbers)
At character creation, your Karma pool starts with the sum of these three mental/spiritual stats. - Exmaple: Scott from Favor of Athena
Reason: Typical (6)
Intution: Good (10)
Psyche: Good (10)
Karma: 26
📈 Gaining Karma
You gain Karma by being heroic, selfless, or honorable. Examples:
- Rescuing civilians during a fight.
- Sacrificing a tactical advantage to protect a teammate.
- Refusing to take revenge — even when you could.
These don’t just boost your Karma — they define your character.
📉 Losing Karma
You lose Karma when you:
- Betray allies.
- Act out of vengeance, greed, or cruelty.
- Kill without cause (even a villain).
- Use powers recklessly or selfishly.
Intent matters. In this system, why you do something is as important as what you do.
🔮 Spending Karma
Karma can be spent to:
- Modify a die roll (before or after) to turn the tide.
- Stay alive after a lethal hit or a doomed situation.
- Build inventions, craft relics, or forge contracts.
- Fuel magical abilities when raw power isn’t enough.
- Advance your character, raising ranks or learning new powers.
Like XP, Karma helps you grow — but it also fuels the miraculous in the moment. The catch? Once it’s spent, it’s gone. Choose wisely.
🧘♀️ Final Thought
Karma makes the game about more than stats.
It ties your character’s soul to the story. It rewards playing as a mythic being — not just a powerful one.
You’re not just spending points. You’re shaping fate.
