User summary: The core rule book ("Book of Rules") includes these major sections: Character Creation - Characteristics - Competencies - Characterization Rules - Resolution of Actions - Combat - Ranged Combat - Character Health - Role-playing Magic - Principles - Magic Items - Spells - Magical Energies Rune Magic - Basic Runes - Elemental Runes - Minor Runes Equipment - Weapons - Missile Weapons - Armor - Miscellaneous Items - Services