Survivor's Backpack

Survivor’s Backpack (Varies)
Type: Extradimensional Kit (contains complete survivalist’s toolset)
Craft Requirements: Leathercrafting IV, Rune Engraving I, 2 Path Points; Elemental Core (Small)

Description:
A rugged, titanium-steel-frame leather backpack stitched with micro-etched Aetheric runes. By all rights it is unassuming yet clearly well crafted—never bulging, never tearing. Perfectly organized loops and pockets secure every essential implement stored within, preserved against rust and damage by the bag’s extradimensional weave.

Contains:

Mechanics

• Extra Capacity: Maximum additional weight you can stow beyond standard kit gear.

• Damage Reduction: The extradimensional weave and aether engraving runes reduce damage dealt to the backpack. Percentage of damage dealt to the backpack that still counts toward it's durability. This unique feature combined with the weight reduction makes the backpack a viable Improvised Shield option.

  • Damage calculation:
    Damage = (Total Durability Damage) × (Damage Reduction ÷ 100)

• Weight Reduction: One Hundred Percent of stored weight does not count toward encumbrance.

• Self-Repairing: As long as the backpack has 1 or greater durability but is below maximum durability, then it repairs one durability every minute. A user may spend 5 mana per durability to accelerate the repairs instantly as long as they are touching the backpack.

• Upgrade PP: Path Points required to advance the bag one tier.

Extradimensional Storage Mechanics

Intent-Based Operation

User Interface

• Backpack responds to user's intent for storage and retrieval
• No complex commands or procedures required
• Intuitive operation based on what user wants to access
• Works within established capacity and limitation parameters

Limitation Awareness

• System prevents attempts to exceed storage capacity
• Weight limits clearly communicated to user
• Incompatible items rejected automatically
• Damage limitations prevent overloading protection systems

Efficiency Optimization

• Automatically organizes contents for optimal space usage
• Prioritizes frequently used items for easier access
• Maintains logical groupings unless specifically overridden
• Adapts organization based on user preferences over time

Upgrade and Advancement

Path Point Investment

• Upgrading requires specific Path Point expenditure
• Higher tiers demand exponentially more Path Points
• Investment represents specialized knowledge and skill development
• Cannot be rushed through alternative means

Tier Progression Benefits

• Each tier provides significant improvement in all categories
• Capacity, durability, and protection all scale together
• Higher tiers unlock additional functionality
• Master tier approaches magical bag of holding capabilities

Craft Requirements Scaling

• Higher tiers require more advanced crafting skills
• Materials become increasingly exotic and expensive
• Rune Engraving complexity increases significantly
• May require specialized facilities or assistance

Combat and Protection Applications

Improvised Shield Usage

• Extradimensional weave and damage reduction make viable shield option
• Weight reduction prevents encumbrance during combat maneuvers
• Self-repairing function maintains shield integrity over time
• Not optimized for shield use but surprisingly effective

Damage Mitigation

• Damage reduction percentage applies to all incoming damage
• Calculation significantly reduces wear and extends operational life
• Enables survival in hostile aether environments
• Protection scales with tier advancement

Emergency Applications

• Contents remain protected even if backpack damaged
• Critical supplies accessible even during combat
• Rapid access to emergency equipment
• Reliable operation under extreme conditions