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Characters and monsters have a base speed ([[Walk|walking]]) represented by intrinsic capabilities. This is then individually modified by individual statistics, like [[Strength]] or [[Athletics|athletic proficiency]]. This is called [[#Modified Speed|modified speed]]. They can use as much or as little of their modified speed on their turn.

Additionally, they can use movement actions to run further during their turn, and during longer periods of time, traverse quickly over longer areas. These actions however come with certain risks, like tripping in [[Difficult Terrain]].

Movement includes [[Jumping]], [[#Climbing, Flying & Swimming|Climbing, and Swimming]]. As well as more special movement types like [[#Climbing, Flying & Swimming|Flying]] and burrowing. These different modes of movement can be combined with [[#Walk|Walking]], or they can constitute your entire move. However you're moving, you deduct the distance of each part of your move from your speed until it is used up or until you are done moving.

==Base Speed==
Base speed is the initial speed determined by general body structure. Base speed can generally be defined as the species average movement speed. For players, this speed is often set by your choice of species, and can be modified by different feats or class features.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Examples
! Base <br>speed !! Land !! Sea !! Air
|-
| 10 || Oozes, Giant Tortoise || Sea Horse || 
|-
| 20 || Children, Platypuses || Manatee ||
|-
| 30 || Human adults || Turtles || Birdfolk (Avesmuintir)
|-
| 40 || Bears, Wolves || || 
|-
| 50 || Gazelles, Lions || Seals || Flying Snake (Gliding)
|-
| 60 || Antelopes || || Birds, Bats, Dragons
|-
| 70 || Cheetahs || Swordfish || Common Swift, Peregrine Falcon
|}
''Do note that these scores are then modified by the animals specific [[Athletics|athletic abilities]] and [[Strength|strength scores]], their [[#Movement_Actions|movement actions]] and [[#Creature_Movement_Options|creature movement options]]. In general, creatures with a high base speed and most birds use a combination of creature movement options.''

==Modified Speed==
Modified speed is the pace at which an individual creature of a certain species travel at. Modified speed is the base speed modified by two parts: [[Strength]] and [[Athletics|athletic proficiency]]. The modification of speed also works with [[Climbing]] and [[Swimming]]. Meaning increases to [[Strength]] or [[Athletics]] increases their speed as well.

[[Flying]] and [[Burrowing]] speed unlike the other three, are heavily defined by the body structure of the creature, rather than possible differences in [[Strength|strength]] and [[Athletics|athleticism]].

The modified speed for each movement type is calculated and shown on the upcoming pages in tables, dependent on your [[#Base_Speed|Base Speed]], [[Strength]] and [[Athletics]]. If a speed is to be calculated outside of this range, the calculations below is to be followed, and rounded down as usual.

Your Modified Speed is equal to:

::<code>Base Speed x (Strength score + Athletics Proficiency bonus / 10)</code>

==[[Movement Actions]]==
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==[[Creature Movement]]==
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==[[Climbing]], [[Flying]] & [[Swimming]]==
When a creature is naturally climbing, flying or swimming, they suffer a detriment to their carrying capacity and speed. For flying the penalty is large, while for climbing its minimal.

Additionally, most creatures on land are able to climb or swim without a base speed, however, they suffer further difficulties while doing so. Most often, a land creature that climbs or swims without a natural base speed, must spend 3 feet of extra movement for each foot traveled. I.e, your climbing and swimming speed is 1/4th of your walking speed.

These traveling types and their effects on your character are further described in the Adventure chapter under the Traveling section.

==[[Jumping]]==
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