[quote=@Aristo]
How do the stat points act in terms of the IC? Are they to be used as a rough guideline when writing the narrative, or do they have a mechanical implementation?[/quote]

They have a mechanical implementation.

[quote]If two players' clans get into a battle, will the outcome be predetermined by these numbers? If I have a Battle rank of 1, and my opponent 4, am I destined to lose, barring some great blunder when we collab a battle?[/quote]

No. They are considered DRM--dice roll modifiers. A person with a Battle of 4 has a larger advantage than someone of Battle 1, but winning is dependent on sound strategy, opportunity and a little bit of chance.

[quote]Also, what constitutes major/minor clan penalties? There are no examples given for either. Nor of the Decadence trait.
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I'll upload all Game Mechanics in the OOC / IC.