Checking in:

Despite RL issues, work continues on The Red Concordant.

The sticking point is that I included the ability to decipher runes in a background, but have no rules for using runes.

Dwarven Loremaster
+1 INT or CHA
Weapon Proficiency: None
Runecunning: Able to read and understand Dwarven and Giant runes as well as recall the Great Dwarven Epics. This does not grant the ability to cast spells with runes.

At first, I tried to use the rune based magic system, but that needs more work. I think I have a solution, but I need to test it out.

I could change the background, but where's the challenge in that?

Still about 27% complete.
Character Creation is done.
Systems (Stat checks, combat, etc) is outlined.