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| 2. | 2 | 2. | 2 |
| 3. | Introduction | 3. | Introduction |
| 4. | They crept down the stone stairs as silently as possible, not daring to announce | 4. | They crept down the stone stairs as silently as possible, not daring to announce |
| 5. | their presence to whatever foul minions lurked in the shadows. The faint glow from | 5. | their presence to whatever foul minions lurked in the shadows. The faint glow from |
| 6. | Leoric’s enchanted stone did little to illuminate the gathering dark. Jain slowly | 6. | Leoric’s enchanted stone did little to illuminate the gathering dark. Jain slowly |
| 7. | notched an arrow, gracefully pulling her bowstring taut as the small silhouette of | 7. | notched an arrow, gracefully pulling her bowstring taut as the small silhouette of |
| 8. | Tomble spun his knives behind her. “He is here somewhere,” Avric whispered, “be | 8. | Tomble spun his knives behind her. “He is here somewhere,” Avric whispered, “be |
| 9. | prepared.” | 9. | prepared.” |
| 10. | “Greetings, brave heroes,” a boisterous voice suddenly announced from the | 10. | “Greetings, brave heroes,” a boisterous voice suddenly announced from the |
| 11. | darkness. “You have come so far! ‘Tis a shame your journey ends here...” As the | 11. | darkness. “You have come so far! ‘Tis a shame your journey ends here...” As the |
| 12. | voice faded to the sound of distant cackling, dozens of monstrous shapes emerged | 12. | voice faded to the sound of distant cackling, dozens of monstrous shapes emerged |
| 13. | to surround the heroes. The chamber soon rang with the sounds of battle... | 13. | to surround the heroes. The chamber soon rang with the sounds of battle... |
| 14. | Game Overview | 14. | Game Overview |
| 15. | Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition is a game for two to five players | 15. | Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition is a game for two to five players |
| 16. | in which one player takes on the role of the overlord, while all other players | 16. | in which one player takes on the role of the overlord, while all other players |
| 17. | take on the roles of heroes. During each game, the heroes undertake quests | 17. | take on the roles of heroes. During each game, the heroes undertake quests |
| 18. | by venturing into dangerous caves, ancient ruins, dark dungeons, and | 18. | by venturing into dangerous caves, ancient ruins, dark dungeons, and |
| 19. | cursed forests. Along the way, they will battle monsters, earn riches, | 19. | cursed forests. Along the way, they will battle monsters, earn riches, |
| 20. | and attempt to stop the overlord from carrying out his evil plot. | 20. | and attempt to stop the overlord from carrying out his evil plot. |
| 21. | Object of the Game | 21. | Object of the Game |
| 22. | Before each game, the players select one of the quests listed in the Quest Guide. | 22. | Before each game, the players select one of the quests listed in the Quest Guides. |
| 23. | Each quest presents the players with specific objectives they need to complete to win the | 23. | Each quest presents the players with specific objectives they need to complete to win the |
| 24. | game. The heroes will either win or lose as a team, while the overlord wins or loses individually. | 24. | game. The heroes will either win or lose as a team, while the overlord wins or loses individually. |
| 25. | The game can also be played as a campaign with multiple quests linked together to form an | 25. | The game can also be played as a campaign with multiple quests linked together to form an |
| 26. | epic story. During a campaign, players earn upgrades and increase in power over the course | 26. | epic story. During a campaign, players earn upgrades and increase in power over the course |
| 27. | of several play sessions. The majority of this rulebook is written assuming that players are | 27. | of several play sessions. The majority of this rulebook is written assuming that players are |
| 28. | playing a single scenario (and not the campaign). Campaign rules are explained later in this | 28. | playing a single scenario (and not the campaign). Campaign rules are explained later in this |
| 29. | rulebook (see “Campaign Rules” on page 19). | 29. | rulebook (see “Campaign Rules” on page 19). |
| 30. | Component List | 30. | Component List |
| 31. | This game includes the following: | 31. | This game includes the following: |
| 32. | • This Rulebook | 32. | • This Rulebook |
| 33. | • 1 Quest Guide | 33. | • 2 Quest Guides |
| 34. | • 8 Hero Figures | 34. | • 8 Hero Figures |
| 35. | • 31 Monster Figures, consisting of: | 35. | • 31 Monster Figures, consisting of: |
| 36. | – 5 Zombies; 4 tan and 1 red | 36. | – 5 Zombies; 4 tan and 1 red |
| 37. | – 5 Goblin Archers; 4 tan and 1 red | 37. | – 5 Goblin Archers; 4 tan and 1 red |
| 38. | – 5 Cave Spiders; 4 tan and 1 red | 38. | – 5 Cave Spiders; 4 tan and 1 red |
| 39. | – 4 Flesh Moulders; 3 tan and 1 red | 39. | – 4 Flesh Moulders; 3 tan and 1 red |
| 40. | – 4 Barghests; 3 tan and 1 red | 40. | – 4 Barghests; 3 tan and 1 red |
| 41. | – 2 Ettins; 1 tan and 1 red | 41. | – 2 Ettins; 1 tan and 1 red |
| 42. | – 2 Elementals; 1 tan and 1 red | 42. | – 2 Elementals; 1 tan and 1 red |
| 43. | – 2 Merriods; 1 tan and 1 red | 43. | – 2 Merriods; 1 tan and 1 red |
| 44. | – 2 Shadow Dragons; 1 tan and 1 red | 44. | – 2 Shadow Dragons; 1 tan and 1 red |
| 45. | • 9 Custom Six–sided Dice, consisting of: | 45. | • 9 Custom Six–sided Dice, consisting of: |
| 46. | – 1 Blue Attack Die | 46. | – 1 Blue Attack Die |
| 47. | – 2 Red Power Dice | 47. | – 2 Red Power Dice |
| 48. | – 2 Yellow Power Dice | 48. | – 2 Yellow Power Dice |
| 49. | – 1 Brown Defense Die | 49. | – 1 Brown Defense Die |
| 50. | – 2 Gray Defense Dice | 50. | – 2 Gray Defense Dice |
| 51. | – 1 Black Defense Die | 51. | – 1 Black Defense Die |
| 52. | • 7 Plastic Stands | 52. | • 7 Plastic Stands |
| 53. | • 8 Hero Sheets | 53. | • 8 Hero Sheets |
| 54. | • 1 Pad of Campaign Sheets | | |
| 55. | • 152 Small Cards, consisting of: | 54. | • 152 Small Cards, consisting of: |
| 56. | – 84 Class Cards | 55. | – 84 Class Cards |
| 57. | – 20 Act I Shop Item Cards | 56. | – 20 Act I Shop Item Cards |
| 58. | – 14 Act II Shop Item Cards | 57. | – 14 Act II Shop Item Cards |
| 59. | – 16 Condition Cards | 58. | – 16 Condition Cards |
| 60. | – 12 Search Cards | 59. | – 12 Search Cards |
| 61. | – 6 Relic Cards | 60. | – 6 Relic Cards |
| 62. | • 84 Bridge-sized Cards, consisting of: | 61. | • 84 Bridge-sized Cards, consisting of: |
| 63. | – 40 Overlord Cards | 62. | – 40 Overlord Cards |
| 64. | – 18 Monster Cards | 63. | – 18 Monster Cards |
| 65. | – 12 Lieutenant Cards | 64. | – 12 Lieutenant Cards |
| 66. | – 10 Travel Event Cards | 65. | – 10 Travel Event Cards |
| 67. | – 4 Activation Cards | 66. | – 4 Reference Cards |
| 68. | • 205 Tokens, consisting of: | 67. | • 205 Tokens, consisting of: |
| 69. | – 48 Map Tiles | 68. | – 48 Map Tiles |
| 70. | – 45 Damage Tokens | 69. | – 45 Damage Tokens |
| 71. | – 35 Fatigue Tokens | 70. | – 35 Fatigue Tokens |
| 72. | – 7 Doors | 71. | – 7 Doors |
| 73. | – 16 Hero Tokens | 72. | – 16 Hero Tokens |
| 74. | – 9 Search Tokens | 73. | – 9 Search Tokens |
| 75. | – 6 Lieutenant Tokens | 74. | – 6 Lieutenant Tokens |
| 76. | – 10 Objective Tokens | 75. | – 10 Objective Tokens |
| 77. | – 8 Villager Tokens | 76. | – 8 Villager Tokens |
| 78. | – 20 Condition Tokens | 77. | – 20 Condition Tokens |
| 79. | – 1 Reanimate Familiar Token | 78. | – 1 Reanimate Familiar Token |
| 80. | 3 | 79. | 3 |
| 81. | Component Overview | 80. | Component Overview |
| 82. | This section describes the various components in detail. | 81. | This section describes the various components in detail. |
| 83. | Quest Guide | 82. | Quest Guides |
| 84. | The Quest Guide lists all of the quests in the game, | 83. | The Quest Guides list all of the quests in the game, |
| 85. | including setup, special rules, and the objectives | 84. | including setup, special rules, and the objectives |
| 86. | for each quest. Players will refer to this guide when | 85. | for each quest. Players will refer to these guides when |
| 87. | choosing and setting up each quest. | 86. | choosing and setting up each quest. |
| 88. | Plastic Figures | 87. | Plastic Figures |
| 89. | Heroes and monsters are represented | 88. | Heroes and monsters are represented |
| 90. | on the game board by plastic figures. | 89. | on the game board by plastic figures. |
| 91. | Hero figures are gray, while each | 90. | Hero figures are gray, while each |
| 92. | monster is either tan or red. Tan | 91. | monster is either tan or red. Tan |
| 93. | monsters represent minion monsters | 92. | monsters represent minion monsters |
| 94. | and red monsters represent master | 93. | and red monsters represent master |
| 95. | monsters, more powerful versions of | 94. | monsters, more powerful versions of |
| 96. | the minion monsters. | 95. | the minion monsters. |
| 97. | Custom Dice | 96. | Custom Dice |
| 98. | These dice are used to resolve attacks, tests, and other | 97. | These dice are used to resolve attacks, tests, and other |
| 99. | similar game elements which rely on a randomly | 98. | similar game elements which rely on a randomly |
| 100. | determined outcome. | 99. | determined outcome. |
| 101. | Hero Sheets | 100. | Hero Sheets |
| 102. | Each Hero sheet contains all the information the | 101. | Each Hero sheet contains all the information the |
| 103. | player needs to play a particular hero. | 102. | player needs to play a particular hero. |
| 104. | Campaign Sheets | | |
| 105. | These sheets are used during campaign play. Players use | | |
| 106. | these sheets to track important information between game | | |
| 107. | sessions within a campaign. | | |
| 108. | Class Cards | 103. | Class Cards |
| 109. | These cards are divided into eight separate decks | 104. | These cards are divided into eight separate decks |
| 110. | that represent the eight different hero classes in the | 105. | that represent the eight different hero classes in the |
| 111. | game. Each deck contains all the skills and starting | 106. | game. Each deck contains all the skills and starting |
| 112. | equipment belonging to that class. | 107. | equipment belonging to that class. |
| 113. | Shop Item Cards | 108. | Shop Item Cards |
| 114. | These cards represent the different items heroes can | 109. | These cards represent the different items heroes can |
| 115. | find or purchase in the game. They are divided into | 110. | find or purchase in the game. They are divided into |
| 116. | Act I items and Act II items. | 111. | Act I items and Act II items. |
| 117. | Condition Cards | 112. | Condition Cards |
| 118. | The rules for the different ongoing effects in the | 113. | The rules for the different ongoing effects in the |
| 119. | game are listed on these cards. When a figure is | 114. | game are listed on these cards. When a figure is |
| 120. | inflicted with a condition, players use these cards to | 115. | inflicted with a condition, players use these cards to |
| 121. | reference the effects of that condition. | 116. | reference the effects of that condition. |
| 122. | Search Cards | 117. | Search Cards |
| 123. | These cards represent useful items that heroes may | 118. | These cards represent useful items that heroes may |
| 124. | discover during a quest. Search cards are drawn | 119. | discover during a quest. Search cards are drawn |
| 125. | when a hero performs a search action. During | 120. | when a hero performs a search action. During |
| 126. | campaign play, heroes also receive the amount of | 121. | campaign play, heroes also receive the amount of |
| 127. | gold listed on the card. | 122. | gold listed on the card. |
| 128. | Relic Cards | 123. | Relic Cards |
| 129. | Relic cards represent unique and powerful items in | 124. | Relic cards represent unique and powerful items in |
| 130. | the campaign. These items can be acquired by either | 125. | the campaign. These items can be acquired by either |
| 131. | the hero players or the overlord player. | 126. | the hero players or the overlord player. |
| 132. | Overlord Cards | 127. | Overlord Cards |
| 133. | The overlord player uses these cards to | 128. | The overlord player uses these cards to |
| 134. | perform various abilities, such as benefiting | 129. | perform various abilities, such as benefiting |
| 135. | monsters or springing a trap on the heroes. | 130. | monsters or springing a trap on the heroes. |
| 136. | There are both basic Overlord cards, which | 131. | There are both basic Overlord cards, which |
| 137. | the overlord player begins the game with, as | 132. | the overlord player begins the game with, as |
| 138. | well as upgrade cards, which he can purchase | 133. | well as upgrade cards, which he can purchase |
| 139. | with experience points when playing the campaign. | 134. | with experience points when playing the campaign. |
| 140. | Monster Cards | 135. | Monster Cards |
| 141. | These cards list all the information for the | 136. | These cards list all the information for the |
| 142. | different monsters in the game. The face | 137. | different monsters in the game. The face |
| 143. | of the card shows the monster’s important | 138. | of the card shows the monster’s important |
| 144. | characteristics and abilities, while the back | 139. | characteristics and abilities, while the back |
| 145. | of the card lists detailed rules for all the | 140. | of the card lists detailed rules for all the |
| 146. | monster’s abilities as well as the number of | 141. | monster’s abilities as well as the number of |
| 147. | figures used based on the number of heroes | 142. | figures used based on the number of heroes |
| 148. | in the game. Each monster has both an Act I | 143. | in the game. Each monster has both an Act I |
| 149. | card and an Act II card. | 144. | card and an Act II card. |
| 150. | Lieutenant Cards | 145. | Lieutenant Cards |
| 151. | Similar to the Monster cards, these cards list | 146. | Similar to the Monster cards, these cards list |
| 152. | the information of the overlord’s powerful | 147. | the information of the overlord’s powerful |
| 153. | allies known as lieutenants. Each lieutenant | 148. | allies known as lieutenants. Each lieutenant |
| 154. | has both an Act I card and an Act II card. | 149. | has both an Act I card and an Act II card. |
| 155. | Travel Event Cards | 150. | Travel Event Cards |
| 156. | During campaign play, these cards determine | 151. | During campaign play, these cards determine |
| 157. | if there is an event for the heroes while they | 152. | if there is an event for the heroes while they |
| 158. | travel. | 153. | travel. |
| 159. | Activation Cards | 154. | Reference Cards |
| 160. | These cards list a summary of the hero and | 155. | These cards list a summary of the hero and |
| 161. | overlord turns, and they mark which heroes | 156. | overlord turns, and they mark which heroes |
| 162. | have completed their turn. There are four | 157. | have completed their turn. There are four |
| 163. | different colors of these cards and each color | 158. | different colors of these cards and each color |
| 164. | corresponds to a color of hero token. | 159. | corresponds to a color of hero token. |
| 165. | Map Tiles | 160. | Map Tiles |
| 166. | These puzzle-cut tiles represent | 161. | These puzzle-cut tiles represent |
| 167. | different locations heroes explore | 162. | different locations heroes explore |
| 168. | during the game. Each quest has a | 163. | during the game. Each quest has a |
| 169. | unique layout that uses different | 164. | unique layout that uses different |
| 170. | combinations of map tiles. All map | 165. | combinations of map tiles. All map |
| 171. | tiles are double-sided, with one side | 166. | tiles are double-sided, with one side |
| 172. | showing an indoor location and | 167. | showing an indoor location and |
| 173. | the other side showing an outdoor | 168. | the other side showing an outdoor |
| 174. | environment. | 169. | environment. |
| 175. | 4 | 170. | 4 |
| 176. | Damage and Fatigue | 171. | Damage and Fatigue |
| 177. | Tokens | 172. | Tokens |
| 178. | These tokens track the amount of damage | 173. | These tokens track the amount of damage |
| 179. | or fatigue heroes suffer during a quest. The | 174. | or fatigue heroes suffer during a quest. The |
| 180. | damage tokens are also used to track damage | 175. | damage tokens are also used to track damage |
| 181. | monsters and lieutenants have suffered. | 176. | monsters and lieutenants have suffered. |
| 182. | Doors and Plastic | 177. | Doors and Plastic |
| 183. | Stands | 178. | Stands |
| 184. | These doors are placed on the map in | 179. | These doors are placed on the map in |
| 185. | some quests. There are both normal | 180. | some quests. There are both normal |
| 186. | doors and locked doors. Before playing | 181. | doors and locked doors. Before playing |
| 187. | the game, insert each door token into | 182. | the game, insert each door token into |
| 188. | one plastic stand. | 183. | one plastic stand. |
| 189. | Hero Tokens | 184. | Hero Tokens |
| 190. | These tokens are useful for keeping track of important | 185. | These tokens are useful for keeping track of important |
| 191. | information as instructed by the rules or card effects. | 186. | information as instructed by the rules or card effects. |
| 192. | Search Tokens | 187. | Search Tokens |
| 193. | These tokens mark the spaces in a quest where heroes can | 188. | These tokens mark the spaces in a quest where heroes can |
| 194. | search for items, potions, and quest specific articles. One | 189. | search for items, potions, and quest specific articles. One |
| 195. | of these tokens has a unique back and is only used during | 190. | of these tokens has a unique back and is only used during |
| 196. | specific quests. | 191. | specific quests. |
| 197. | Lieutenant Tokens | 192. | Lieutenant Tokens |
| 198. | These tokens represent lieutenants on the map. The | 193. | These tokens represent lieutenants on the map. The |
| 199. | art on the token matches the art on the corresponding | 194. | art on the token matches the art on the corresponding |
| 200. | Lieutenant card. | 195. | Lieutenant card. |
| 201. | Objective Tokens | 196. | Objective Tokens |
| 202. | Many quests in the game have different objectives for | 197. | Many quests in the game have different objectives for |
| 203. | both the overlord player and the hero players. These | 198. | both the overlord player and the hero players. These |
| 204. | tokens mark the locations of objectives on the map. | 199. | tokens mark the locations of objectives on the map. |
| 205. | Objective tokens have a unique colored back for use in | 200. | Objective tokens have a unique colored back for use in |
| 206. | specific quests. | 201. | specific quests. |
| 207. | Villager Tokens | 202. | Villager Tokens |
| 208. | These tokens represent the different characters that | 203. | These tokens represent the different characters that |
| 209. | heroes can encounter in quests, such as villagers, | 204. | heroes can encounter in quests, such as villagers, |
| 210. | guards, or other characters important to a particular | 205. | guards, or other characters important to a particular |
| 211. | quest. The Quest Guide lists any special rules regarding | 206. | quest. The Quest Guides list any special rules regarding |
| 212. | these characters. | 207. | these characters. |
| 213. | Condition Tokens | 208. | Condition Tokens |
| 214. | These tokens are used to signify when monsters are | 209. | These tokens are used to signify when monsters are |
| 215. | affected by ongoing effects. These tokens correspond to | 210. | affected by ongoing effects. These tokens correspond to |
| 216. | various Condition cards. | 211. | various Condition cards. |
| 217. | Familiar Token | 212. | Familiar Token |
| 218. | This token is used to represent a familiar controlled by a | 213. | This token is used to represent a familiar controlled by a |
| 219. | hero player. In this case, the Necromancer's Reanimate. | 214. | hero player. In this case, the Necromancer's Reanimate. |
| 220. | Before Play | 215. | Before Play |
| 221. | Before playing Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition, carefully | 216. | Before playing Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition, carefully |
| 222. | punch out all tokens and map tiles from the cardboard frames. Then, | 217. | punch out all tokens and map tiles from the cardboard frames. Then, |
| 223. | insert the door tokens into the plastic stands. | 218. | insert the door tokens into the plastic stands. |
| 224. | Some of the larger monster figures require a little basic assembly. Players | 219. | Some of the larger monster figures may require a little basic assembly. Players |
| 225. | should simply insert the appropriate monster figure pieces into the | 220. | should simply insert the appropriate monster figure pieces into the |
| 226. | corresponding monster figure. If players wish, they may use a small | 221. | corresponding monster figure. If players wish, they may use a small |
| 227. | amount of hobby glue when assembling the figures. | 222. | amount of hobby glue when assembling the figures. |
| 228. | Setup | 223. | Setup |
| 229. | Setting up a game of Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition | 224. | Setting up a game of Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition |
| 230. | involves different steps for the overlord player and the hero players. | 225. | involves different steps for the overlord player and the hero players. |
| 231. | Certain quests may also have quest specific setup instructions listed in the | 226. | Certain quests may also have quest specific setup instructions listed in the |
| 232. | Quest Guide. The following instructions are written assuming players | 227. | Quest Guides. The following instructions are written assuming players |
| 233. | are playing the basic game. The basic game is a single quest played over | 228. | are playing the basic game. The basic game is a single quest played over |
| 234. | the course of a single play session. Players may also play quests as part of a | 229. | the course of a single play session. Players may also play quests as part of a |
| 235. | campaign or using the Epic Play variant (see “Campaign Rules” and “Epic | 230. | campaign or using the Epic Play variant (see “Campaign Rules” and “Epic |
| 236. | Play” on page 19). | 231. | Play” on page 19). |
| 237. | General Setup | 232. | General Setup |
| 238. | Before playing, set up the game as follows: | 233. | Before playing, set up the game as follows: |
| 239. | 1. Choose Quest: Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition | 234. | 1. Choose Quest: Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition |
| 240. | includes 16 unique quests (along with 4 campaign-specific quests) | 235. | includes 16 unique quests (along with 3 campaign-specific quests) |
| 241. | with specific setup instructions and objectives for both the heroes and | 236. | with specific setup instructions and objectives for both the heroes and |
| 242. | the overlord. When choosing which quest to play, refer to the Quest | 237. | the overlord. When choosing which quest to play, refer to the Quest |
| 243. | Guide. For a player’s first game, we suggest choosing “First Blood,” an | 238. | Guides. For a player’s first game, we suggest choosing “Acolyte of Saradyn,” an |
| 244. | introductory quest. | 239. | introductory quest. |
| 245. | 2. Assemble Map: Players refer to the chosen quest’s “Encounter 1” | 240. | 2. Assemble Map: Players refer to the chosen quest’s “Encounter 1” |
| 246. | diagram in the Quest Guide to assemble the map. Place any doors | 241. | diagram in the Quest Guide to assemble the map. Place any doors |
| 247. | used in the quest as indicated in the Quest Guide. | 242. | used in the quest as indicated in the Quest Guide. |
| 248. | 3. Choose Player Roles: Players decide who will take on the role of the | 243. | 3. Choose Player Roles: Players decide who will take on the role of the |
| 249. | overlord. It is recommended that the most experienced player take on | 244. | overlord. It is recommended that the most experienced player take on |
| 250. | this role. All other players take on the roles of the heroes. If all players | 245. | this role. All other players take on the roles of the heroes. If all players |
| 251. | do not agree, then this decision is made randomly (such as by rolling | 246. | do not agree, then this decision is made randomly (such as by rolling |
| 252. | a die). | 247. | a die). |
| 253. | 4. Prepare Tokens: Sort all damage, fatigue, hero, and condition tokens | 248. | 4. Prepare Tokens: Sort all damage, fatigue, hero, and condition tokens |
| 254. | into piles by type. Place each pile of tokens within easy reach of all | 249. | into piles by type. Place each pile of tokens within easy reach of all |
| 255. | players. | 250. | players. |
| 256. | 5. Assemble Search Deck and Condition Cards: Take all the Search | 251. | 5. Assemble Search Deck and Condition Cards: Take all the Search |
| 257. | cards and shuffle them together. Place the Search deck facedown | 252. | cards and shuffle them together. Place the Search deck facedown |
| 258. | within easy reach of the hero players. Place the Condition cards in | 253. | within easy reach of the hero players. Place the Condition cards in |
| 259. | separate piles based on their type, within easy reach of all players. | 254. | separate piles based on their type, within easy reach of all players. |
| 260. | Hero Archetypes | 255. | Hero Archetypes |
| 261. | Every hero has an archetype that is printed on his Hero sheet. | 256. | Every hero has an archetype that is printed on his Hero sheet. |
| 262. | This archetype defines what classes are available to that hero. | 257. | This archetype defines what classes are available to that hero. |
| 263. | These archetypes are: | 258. | These archetypes are: |
| 264. | Warrior Healer Mage Scout | 259. | Warrior Healer Mage Scout |
| 265. | 5 | 260. | 5 |
| 266. | Hero Setup | 261. | Hero Setup |
| 267. | After completing General Setup, the hero players continue setup | 262. | After completing General Setup, the hero players continue setup |
| 268. | as follows. The overlord player then performs Overlord Setup (see | 263. | as follows. The overlord player then performs Overlord Setup (see |
| 269. | “Overlord Setup”). | 264. | “Overlord Setup”). |
| 270. | 1. Take Activation Cards and Hero Tokens: Each hero player chooses | 265. | 1. Take Reference Cards and Hero Tokens: Each hero player chooses |
| 271. | one Activation card and takes the hero tokens of the corresponding | 266. | one Reference card and takes the hero tokens of the corresponding |
| 272. | color. | 267. | color. |
| 273. | 2. Choose Heroes: All hero players must agree on which player controls | 268. | 2. Choose Heroes: All hero players must agree on which player controls |
| 274. | which hero. Each hero player chooses one Hero sheet and takes the | 269. | which hero. Each hero player chooses one Hero sheet and takes the |
| 275. | corresponding hero figure. In a two-player game, the lone hero player | 270. | corresponding hero figure. In a two-player game, the lone hero player |
| 276. | controls two different heroes (see “Two-player Game” on page 18). | 271. | controls two different heroes (see “Two-player Game” on page 18). |
| 277. | 3. Choose Classes: Each hero player chooses one Class deck matching | 272. | 3. Choose Classes: Each hero player chooses one Class deck matching |
| 278. | his chosen hero’s archetype icon (printed on his Hero sheet; see | 273. | his chosen hero’s archetype icon (printed on his Hero sheet; see |
| 279. | “Hero Archetypes” on page 4). Each archetype has different | 274. | “Hero Archetypes” on page 4). Each archetype has different |
| 280. | classes available; there are two such classes available for each archetype | 275. | classes available; there are two such classes available for each archetype |
| 281. | in the game, each one defining which skills are available to a hero of | 276. | in the game, each one defining which skills are available to a hero of |
| 282. | that class. Any Class deck belonging to a class not chosen is returned | 277. | that class. Any Class deck belonging to a class not chosen is returned |
| 283. | to the game box. | 278. | to the game box. |
| 284. | When a player chooses a class for his hero, he takes the deck of cards | 279. | When a player chooses a class for his hero, he takes the deck of cards |
| 285. | for that class (see “Class Card Anatomy” on page 8). This Class | 280. | for that class (see “Class Card Anatomy” on page 8). This Class |
| 286. | deck includes the starting equipment for the hero, as well as all of | 281. | deck includes the starting equipment for the hero, as well as all of |
| 287. | the skills associated with that class. A player may not select a hero | 282. | the skills associated with that class. A player may not select a hero |
| 288. | class that does not match the archetype icon shown on the hero’s | 283. | class that does not match the archetype icon shown on the hero’s |
| 289. | Hero sheet. Furthermore, a player may not select a class that has been | 284. | Hero sheet. Furthermore, a player may not select a class that has been |
| 290. | chosen by another player. | 285. | chosen by another player. |
| 291. | 4. Choose Skills: Every hero begins the game with the basic skill (the | 286. | 4. Choose Skills: Every hero begins the game with the basic skill (the |
| 292. | skill card with no experience icon) and starting equipment from his | 287. | skill card with no experience icon) and starting equipment from his |
| 293. | Class deck. | 288. | Class deck. |
| 294. | When playing the basic game, all other skills are returned to the game | 289. | When playing the basic game, all other skills are returned to the game |
| 295. | box. These skills are only used if playing a campaign or using the Epic | 290. | box. These skills are only used if playing a campaign or using the Epic |
| 296. | Play variant (see “Campaign Rules” and “Epic Play” on page 19). | 291. | Play variant (see “Campaign Rules” and “Epic Play” on page 19). |
| 297. | 5. Place Heroes: Each player places his hero figure on the map in the | 292. | 5. Place Heroes: Each player places his hero figure on the map in the |
| 298. | area indicated by the quest rules for hero setup. This is typically on an | 293. | area indicated by the quest rules for hero setup. This is typically on an |
| 299. | entrance tile. | 294. | entrance tile. |
| 300. | Map Tile Breakdown | 295. | Map Tile Breakdown |
| 301. | 1. Map Tile: A map tile is a single large token used with | 296. | 1. Map Tile: A map tile is a single large token used with |
| 302. | other map tiles to build the quest map. | 297. | other map tiles to build the quest map. |
| 303. | 2. Space: Each map tile consists of several square spaces | 298. | 2. Space: Each map tile consists of several square spaces |
| 304. | (such as the one marked in red). Spaces may have special | 299. | (such as the one marked in red). Spaces may have special |
| 305. | rules depending on their contents. | 300. | rules depending on their contents. |
| 306. | 3. Tile Code: All map tiles are labeled with a unique tile | 301. | 3. Tile Code: All map tiles are labeled with a unique tile |
| 307. | code for easy identification. Each tile code consists of | 302. | code for easy identification. Each tile code consists of |
| 308. | one number and one letter. | 303. | one number and one letter. |
| 309. | 4. Edge: Each map tile features a puzzle-cut edge used to | 304. | 4. Edge: Each map tile features a puzzle-cut edge used to |
| 310. | connect other tiles. The black borders of a tile represent | 305. | connect other tiles. The black borders of a tile represent |
| 311. | impassable walls that cannot normally be moved | 306. | impassable walls that cannot normally be moved |
| 312. | through (see “Moving Off the Map” on page 9). | 307. | through (see “Moving Off the Map” on page 9). |
| 313. | Overlord Setup | 308. | Overlord Setup |
| 314. | The overlord player performs the following steps after hero players | 309. | The overlord player performs the following steps after hero players |
| 315. | perform Hero Setup (see “Hero Setup”). | 310. | perform Hero Setup (see “Hero Setup”). |
| 316. | 1. Choose Monsters: The Quest Guide lists the monster group options | 311. | 1. Choose Monsters: The Quest Guide lists the monster group options |
| 317. | available to the overlord for the chosen quest. He takes the Act I | 312. | available to the overlord for the chosen quest. He takes the Act I |
| 318. | Monster cards and figures for the chosen monster groups and places | 313. | Monster cards and figures for the chosen monster groups and places |
| 319. | them in front of him. See “Monsters” on page 2 of the Quest Guide | 314. | them in front of him. See “Monsters” on page 2 of the Act I Quest Guide |
| 320. | for more rules on choosing monsters. | 315. | for more rules on choosing monsters. |
| 321. | Many quests also feature a specific lieutenant that the overlord uses | 316. | Many quests also feature a specific lieutenant that the overlord uses |
| 322. | during the quest. The overlord player takes the appropriate Act I | 317. | during the quest. The overlord player takes the appropriate Act I |
| 323. | Lieutenant card and token and places them in front of him. | 318. | Lieutenant card and token and places them in front of him. |
| 324. | 2. Perform Quest Setup: The overlord refers to the “Setup” section of | 319. | 2. Perform Quest Setup: The overlord refers to the “Setup” section of |
| 325. | the chosen quest and follows the instructions listed. This includes | 320. | the chosen quest and follows the instructions listed. This includes |
| 326. | placing monster figures, objective tokens, search tokens, and villager | 321. | placing monster figures, objective tokens, search tokens, and villager |
| 327. | tokens as indicated on the quest map. | 322. | tokens as indicated on the quest map. |
| 328. | 3. Create Overlord Deck: The overlord player shuffles the 15 basic | 323. | 3. Create Overlord Deck: The overlord player shuffles the 15 basic |
| 329. | Overlord cards to create his Overlord deck. | 324. | Overlord cards to create his Overlord deck. |
| 330. | When playing the basic game, all other Overlord cards are returned | 325. | When playing the basic game, all other Overlord cards are returned |
| 331. | to the game box. These cards are only used if playing a campaign or if | 326. | to the game box. These cards are only used if playing a campaign or if |
| 332. | using the Epic Play variant (see “Campaign Rules” and “Epic Play” on | 327. | using the Epic Play variant (see “Campaign Rules” and “Epic Play” on |
| 333. | page 19). | 328. | page 19). |
| 334. | 4. Draw Overlord Cards: The overlord player draws a number of | 329. | 4. Draw Overlord Cards: The overlord player draws a number of |
| 335. | Overlord cards equal to the number of heroes into his hand (see | 330. | Overlord cards equal to the number of heroes into his hand (see |
| 336. | “Overlord Cards” on page 16). | 331. | “Overlord Cards” on page 16). |
| 337. | After players have finished Hero Setup and Overlord Setup, they are | 332. | After players have finished Hero Setup and Overlord Setup, they are |
| 338. | ready to begin playing the game. | 333. | ready to begin playing the game. |
| 339. | 1 | 334. | 1 |
| 340. | 3 | 335. | 3 |
| 341. | 4 | 336. | 4 |
| 342. | 2 | 337. | 2 |
| 343. | 6 | 338. | 6 |
| 344. | Setup Diagram (Four-player Game) | 339. | Setup Diagram (Four-player Game) |
| 345. | 1. Map: The map is set up in the center of the play area with the | 340. | 1. Map: The map is set up in the center of the play area with the |
| 346. | hero and monster figures, search tokens, and any objective | 341. | hero and monster figures, search tokens, and any objective |
| 347. | tokens placed in the appropriate spaces described in the Quest | 342. | tokens placed in the appropriate spaces described in the Quest |
| 348. | Guide. | 343. | Guide. |
| 349. | 2. Hero Sheets: Hero players place their Hero sheets faceup in | 344. | 2. Hero Sheets: Hero players place their Hero sheets faceup in |
| 350. | front of them. | 345. | front of them. |
| 351. | 3. Class Cards: Hero players place their Class cards faceup in front | 346. | 3. Class Cards: Hero players place their Class cards faceup in front |
| 352. | of them, next to their Hero sheets. | 347. | of them, next to their Hero sheets. |
| 353. | 4. Activation Cards and Hero Tokens: Hero players place their | 348. | 4. Reference Cards and Hero Tokens: Hero players place their |
| 354. | Activation cards with the corresponding hero tokens in front of | 349. | Reference cards with the corresponding hero tokens in front of |
| 355. | them, for easy reference. | 350. | them, for easy reference. |
| 356. | 5. Overlord Cards: The overlord player shuffles his deck of | 351. | 5. Overlord Cards: The overlord player shuffles his deck of |
| 357. | Overlord cards and places it facedown in front of him. | 352. | Overlord cards and places it facedown in front of him. |
| 358. | 6. Monster Cards: The overlord player takes all Monster cards | 353. | 6. Monster Cards: The overlord player takes all Monster cards |
| 359. | needed for the quest, specified in the Quest Guide, and places | 354. | needed for the quest, specified in the Quest Guide, and places |
| 360. | them in front of him. | 355. | them in front of him. |
| 361. | 7. Damage and Fatigue Token Supplies: Place all damage and | 356. | 7. Damage and Fatigue Token Supplies: Place all damage and |
| 362. | fatigue tokens in separate piles within easy reach of all players. | 357. | fatigue tokens in separate piles within easy reach of all players. |
| 363. | 8. Search Cards: Shuffle the deck of Search cards and place it | 358. | 8. Search Cards: Shuffle the deck of Search cards and place it |
| 364. | facedown near the map within easy reach of the hero players. | 359. | facedown near the map within easy reach of the hero players. |
| 365. | 9. Condition Cards and Tokens: Place all Condition cards and | 360. | 9. Condition Cards and Tokens: Place all Condition cards and |
| 366. | tokens within easy reach of all players. | 361. | tokens within easy reach of all players. |
| 367. | 10. Dice: Place all of the dice near the center of the play area within | 362. | 10. Dice: Place all of the dice near the center of the play area within |
| 368. | easy reach of all players. | 363. | easy reach of all players. |
| 369. | 1 | 364. | 1 |
| 370. | 2 | 365. | 2 |
| 371. | 9 | 366. | 9 |
| 372. | 4 | 367. | 4 |
| 373. | 6 5 | 368. | 6 5 |
| 374. | 7 | 369. | 7 |
| 375. | 8 2 | 370. | 8 |
| | 371. | 2 |
| 376. | 2 | 372. | 2 |
| 377. | 3 | 373. | 3 |
| 378. | 3 | 374. | 3 |
| 379. | 3 4 | 375. | 3 4 |
| 380. | 4 | 376. | 4 |
| 381. | 10 | 377. | 10 |
| 382. | 7 | 378. | 7 |
| 383. | Playing the Game | 379. | Playing the Game |
| 384. | Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition is played over a number of | 380. | Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition is played over a number of |
| 385. | game rounds. A round consists of each player taking one turn, beginning | 381. | game rounds. A round consists of each player taking one turn, beginning |
| 386. | with one of the heroes. Each player completes his entire turn before | 382. | with one of the heroes. Each player completes his entire turn before |
| 387. | another player begins his turn. Each round, the hero players decide as a | 383. | another player begins his turn. Each round, the hero players decide as a |
| 388. | group the order in which they wish to act. This order may be different | 384. | group the order in which they wish to act. This order may be different |
| 389. | each round. If they cannot all agree on an order, they proceed clockwise, | 385. | each round. If they cannot all agree on an order, they proceed clockwise, |
| 390. | starting with the player seated to the left of the overlord. After all heroes | 386. | starting with the player seated to the left of the overlord. After all heroes |
| 391. | have completed their turns, the overlord’s turn begins. After the overlord | 387. | have completed their turns, the overlord’s turn begins. After the overlord |
| 392. | player finishes his turn, the round ends and a new round begins. | 388. | player finishes his turn, the round ends and a new round begins. |
| 393. | Hero Turn Summary | 389. | Hero Turn Summary |
| 394. | During each hero turn, the active hero player performs the following steps | 390. | During each hero turn, the active hero player performs the following steps |
| 395. | in order. | 391. | in order. |
| 396. | 1. Start of Turn: During this step, any effects affecting the active hero | 392. | 1. Start of Turn: During this step, any effects affecting the active hero |
| 397. | that last “until the start of your next turn” end. Also, the hero player | 393. | that last “until the start of your next turn” end. Also, the hero player |
| 398. | may use any abilities that trigger “at the start of your turn.” Then | 394. | may use any abilities that trigger “at the start of your turn.” Then |
| 399. | the hero player refreshes his exhausted cards (see “Exhausting and | 395. | the hero player refreshes his exhausted cards (see “Exhausting and |
| 400. | Refreshing Cards” on page 8). | 396. | Refreshing Cards” on page 8). |
| 401. | 2. Equip Items: If the player wishes to equip different items, he must | 397. | 2. Equip Items: If the player wishes to equip different items, he must |
| 402. | do so during this step. The Equipment section of the rulebook gives | 398. | do so during this step. The Equipment section of the rulebook gives |
| 403. | full details about equipping cards and the limits of what a hero can | 399. | full details about equipping cards and the limits of what a hero can |
| 404. | have equipped (see “Equipment” on page 11). Any excess items are | 400. | have equipped (see “Equipment” on page 11). Any excess items are |
| 405. | flipped facedown and may not be used until they are equipped. | 401. | flipped facedown and may not be used until they are equipped. |
| 406. | 3. Perform Actions: During each hero’s turn, he receives two actions. | 402. | 3. Perform Actions: During each hero’s turn, he receives two actions. |
| 407. | He may perform these actions in any order he chooses, and he is not | 403. | He may perform these actions in any order he chooses, and he is not |
| 408. | required to perform both actions. Unless noted otherwise, an action | 404. | required to perform both actions. Unless noted otherwise, an action |
| 409. | must be resolved completely before the hero performs his next action. | 405. | must be resolved completely before the hero performs his next action. |
| 410. | The player may perform any of the actions summarized below, and | 406. | The player may perform any of the actions summarized below, and |
| 411. | may even perform the same action twice. See “Hero Turn in Detail” | 407. | may even perform the same action twice. See “Hero Turn in Detail” |
| 412. | on page 8 for more details on these actions. | 408. | on page 8 for more details on these actions. |
| 413. | • Move: The hero moves his hero figure up to a number of | 409. | • Move: The hero moves his hero figure up to a number of |
| 414. | spaces equal to the hero’s Speed. The hero may interrupt | 410. | spaces equal to the hero’s Speed. The hero may interrupt |
| 415. | his movement with another action and then complete his | 411. | his movement with another action and then complete his |
| 416. | movement after the other action is resolved. | 412. | movement after the other action is resolved. |
| 417. | • Attack: The hero attacks a monster. | 413. | • Attack: The hero attacks a monster. |
| 418. | • Use a Skill: The hero uses a skill listed on one of his Class cards | 414. | • Use a Skill: The hero uses a skill listed on one of his Class cards |
| 419. | that requires an action. These actions are denoted with a �. | 415. | that requires an action. These actions are denoted with a �. |
| 420. | • Rest: The hero will recover all fatigue at the end of this turn. | 416. | • Rest: The hero will recover all fatigue at the end of this turn. |
| 421. | • Search: If the hero is adjacent to or in a space containing a | 417. | • Search: If the hero is adjacent to or in a space containing a |
| 422. | search token, he may reveal the search token. | 418. | search token, he may reveal the search token. |
| 423. | • Stand Up: This is the one and only action that a knocked out | 419. | • Stand Up: This is the one and only action that a knocked out |
| 424. | hero may perform during his turn. This action allows the hero | 420. | hero may perform during his turn. This action allows the hero |
| 425. | to recover damage and prepare to be activated as normal next | 421. | to recover damage and prepare to be activated as normal next |
| 426. | round. | 422. | round. |
| 427. | • Revive a Hero: The hero restores health to a knocked out hero | 423. | • Revive a Hero: The hero restores health to a knocked out hero |
| 428. | in an adjacent space. | 424. | in an adjacent space. |
| 429. | • Open or Close a Door: The hero opens or closes one adjacent | 425. | • Open or Close a Door: The hero opens or closes one adjacent |
| 430. | door. | 426. | door. |
| 431. | • Special: Different cards or quests may provide heroes with | 427. | • Special: Different cards or quests may provide heroes with |
| 432. | unique actions to perform. These actions are either clearly | 428. | unique actions to perform. These actions are either clearly |
| 433. | stated “as an action” or noted with a �. | 429. | stated “as an action” or noted with a �. |
| 434. | 4. Flip Activation Card: After a hero player has finished performing his | 430. | 4. Flip Reference Card: After a hero player has finished performing his |
| 435. | actions, that hero player flips his Activation card facedown to indicate | 431. | actions, that hero player flips his Reference card facedown to indicate |
| 436. | that his turn is over. | 432. | that his turn is over. |
| 437. | After the player flips his Activation card, another hero begins his turn. | 433. | After the player flips his Reference card, another hero begins his turn. |
| 438. | After all heroes’ Activation cards are facedown (showing the overlord | 434. | After all heroes’ Reference cards are facedown (showing the overlord |
| 439. | turn summary), proceed to the overlord turn (see “Overlord Turn | 435. | turn summary), proceed to the overlord turn (see “Overlord Turn |
| 440. | Summary” on page 8). | 436. | Summary” on page 8). |
| 441. | Hero Sheet Anatomy | 437. | Hero Sheet Anatomy |
| 442. | 1. Hero Name and Archetype: This area displays the | 438. | 1. Hero Name and Archetype: This area displays the |
| 443. | name of the hero and the archetype that hero is | 439. | name of the hero and the archetype that hero is |
| 444. | associated with. When choosing a class, the archetype | 440. | associated with. When choosing a class, the archetype |
| 445. | icon must match the corresponding Class deck in order | 441. | icon must match the corresponding Class deck in order |
| 446. | for that class to be chosen. | 442. | for that class to be chosen. |
| 447. | 2. Characteristics: All of the hero’s characteristics are | 443. | 2. Characteristics: All of the hero’s characteristics are |
| 448. | shown here. The listed characteristics are, from top | 444. | shown here. The listed characteristics are, from top |
| 449. | to bottom, Speed, Health, Stamina, and Defense. | 445. | to bottom, Speed, Health, Stamina, and Defense. |
| 450. | Speed determines how many movement points a figure | 446. | Speed determines how many movement points a figure |
| 451. | receives when performing a move action. A figure’s | 447. | receives when performing a move action. A figure’s |
| 452. | Health is the amount of damage it can suffer before | 448. | Health is the amount of damage it can suffer before |
| 453. | being defeated, while Stamina represents the maximum | 449. | being defeated, while Stamina represents the maximum |
| 454. | amount of fatigue it may suffer (see “Damage and | 450. | amount of fatigue it may suffer (see “Damage and |
| 455. | Health” and “Fatigue and Stamina” on page 13). A | 451. | Health” and “Fatigue and Stamina” on page 13). A |
| 456. | hero’s Defense value shows the type of defense dice he | 452. | hero’s Defense value shows the type of defense dice he |
| 457. | rolls when attacked. | 453. | rolls when attacked. |
| 458. | 3. Hero Ability: All heroes have a unique ability that is | 454. | 3. Hero Ability: All heroes have a unique ability that is |
| 459. | displayed here. | 455. | displayed here. |
| 460. | 4. Attributes: Hero attributes are shown in this area. The | 456. | 4. Attributes: Hero attributes are shown in this area. The |
| 461. | listed attributes are Might �, Knowledge�, | 457. | listed attributes are Might �, Knowledge�, |
| 462. | Willpower�, and Awareness�. These attributes | 458. | Willpower�, and Awareness�. These attributes |
| 463. | are often tested at different times to see if the hero is | 459. | are often tested at different times to see if the hero is |
| 464. | able to perform a particular skill, resist a special monster | 460. | able to perform a particular skill, resist a special monster |
| 465. | attack, or avoid a trap played by the overlord (see | 461. | attack, or avoid a trap played by the overlord (see |
| 466. | “Attribute Tests” on page 15). | 462. | “Attribute Tests” on page 15). |
| 467. | 5. Heroic Feat: This area displays the hero’s heroic feat. | 463. | 5. Heroic Feat: This area displays the hero’s heroic feat. |
| 468. | When a hero uses his heroic feat, the hero player flips | 464. | When a hero uses his heroic feat, the hero player flips |
| 469. | his Hero sheet over to indicate that the hero has used | 465. | his Hero sheet over to indicate that the hero has used |
| 470. | his heroic feat (see “Heroic Feats” on page 15). | 466. | his heroic feat (see “Heroic Feats” on page 15). |
| 471. | Hero sheet back | 467. | Hero sheet back |
| 472. | 3 | 468. | 3 |
| 473. | 5 | 469. | 5 |
| 474. | 1 | 470. | 1 |
| 475. | 2 | 471. | 2 |
| 476. | 4 | 472. | 4 |
| 477. | 8 | 473. | 8 |
| 478. | Overlord Turn Summary | 474. | Overlord Turn Summary |
| 479. | During each overlord turn, the overlord player performs the following | 475. | During each overlord turn, the overlord player performs the following |
| 480. | steps in order. | 476. | steps in order. |
| 481. | 1. Start of Turn: During this step, any effects affecting the overlord that | 477. | 1. Start of Turn: During this step, any effects affecting the overlord that |
| 482. | last “until the start of your next turn” end. Then, the overlord player | 478. | last “until the start of your next turn” end. Then, the overlord player |
| 483. | draws one Overlord card, and he may play any number of Overlord | 479. | draws one Overlord card, and he may play any number of Overlord |
| 484. | cards that specifically state they may be played “at the start of your | 480. | cards that specifically state they may be played “at the start of your |
| 485. | turn.” Then the overlord player refreshes his exhausted cards (see | 481. | turn.” Then the overlord player refreshes his exhausted cards (see |
| 486. | “Exhausting and Refreshing Cards” on page 8). | 482. | “Exhausting and Refreshing Cards” on page 8). |
| 487. | 2. Activate Monsters: The overlord activates each of his monster | 483. | 2. Activate Monsters: The overlord activates each of his monster |
| 488. | groups, one at a time, in any order he chooses. Monsters are grouped | 484. | groups, one at a time, in any order he chooses. Monsters are grouped |
| 489. | together by type, and a monster group can contain both minion and | 485. | together by type, and a monster group can contain both minion and |
| 490. | master monsters (see “Monsters” on page 16). | 486. | master monsters (see “Monsters” on page 16). |
| 491. | 3. End of Round: Each hero flips his Activation card faceup. The next | 487. | 3. End of Round: Each hero flips his Reference card faceup. The next |
| 492. | game round then begins, starting with a hero player’s turn. | 488. | game round then begins, starting with a hero player’s turn. |
| 493. | Winning the Game | 489. | Winning the Game |
| 494. | Each quest provides specific victory conditions for both the overlord | 490. | Each quest provides specific victory conditions for both the overlord |
| 495. | player and the hero players. It is important to note that most quests | 491. | player and the hero players. It is important to note that some quests |
| 496. | consist of two parts, called Encounters. Completing Encounter 1 of a | 492. | consist of two parts, called Encounters. Completing Encounter 1 of a |
| 497. | two-part quest does not determine a winner of the entire game. The first | 493. | two-part quest does not determine a winner of the entire game. The first |
| 498. | side (heroes or overlord) to satisfy the final encounter’s victory condition | 494. | side (heroes or overlord) to satisfy the final encounter’s victory condition |
| 499. | wins the game! | 495. | wins the game! |
| 500. | Hero Turn in Detail | 496. | Hero Turn in Detail |
| 501. | During each hero turn, the hero may perform any two actions of his | 497. | During each hero turn, the hero may perform any two actions of his |
| 502. | choice. This section explains detailed rules for actions. | 498. | choice. This section explains detailed rules for actions. |
| 503. | Move | 499. | Move |
| 504. | When a hero player performs a move action, he receives a number of | 500. | When a hero player performs a move action, he receives a number of |
| 505. | movement points equal to his hero’s Speed (represented by a � on the | 501. | movement points equal to his hero’s Speed (represented by a � on the |
| 506. | Hero sheet). Moving into an adjacent space costs one movement point | 502. | Hero sheet). Moving into an adjacent space costs one movement point |
| 507. | (with the exception of entering certain types of terrain; see “Terrain” on | 503. | (with the exception of entering certain types of terrain; see “Terrain” on |
| 508. | page 18). The player may choose to move fewer spaces than his hero’s | 504. | page 18). The player may choose to move fewer spaces than his hero’s |
| 509. | Speed. A hero may also decide to perform two move actions consecutively, | 505. | Speed. A hero may also decide to perform two move actions consecutively, |
| 510. | in which case the hero receives movement points equal to twice his Speed. | 506. | in which case the hero receives movement points equal to twice his Speed. |
| 511. | Figures cannot move into or through spaces containing figures or | 507. | Figures cannot move into or through spaces containing figures or |
| 512. | obstacles (see “Terrain” on page 18). These spaces are known as | 508. | obstacles (see “Terrain” on page 18). These spaces are known as |
| 513. | blocked spaces. However, figures may move diagonally (including | 509. | blocked spaces. However, figures may move diagonally (including |
| 514. | around corners and between two blocked spaces) and through friendly | 510. | around corners and between two blocked spaces) and through friendly |
| 515. | figures. A hero treats all other heroes as friendly figures, while a monster | 511. | figures. A hero treats all other heroes as friendly figures, while a monster |
| 516. | treats all other monsters as friendly figures. A figure cannot end its | 512. | treats all other monsters as friendly figures. A figure cannot end its |
| 517. | movement in the same space as another figure. | 513. | movement in the same space as another figure. |
| 518. | A hero performing a move action may interrupt his movement to perform | 514. | A hero performing a move action may interrupt his movement to perform |
| 519. | another action, such as attacking, and continue the rest of his movement | 515. | another action, such as attacking, and continue the rest of his movement |
| 520. | after resolving the other action. For example, a hero with a Speed of “4” | 516. | after resolving the other action. For example, a hero with a Speed of “4” |
| 521. | could move two spaces, perform an attack, and then move two more | 517. | could move two spaces, perform an attack, and then move two more |
| 522. | spaces after resolving the attack. | 518. | spaces after resolving the attack. |
| 523. | Monsters follow the same movement rules as heroes when moving except | 519. | Monsters follow the same movement rules as heroes when moving except |
| 524. | that monsters cannot suffer fatigue to receive additional movement points | 520. | that monsters cannot suffer fatigue to receive additional movement points |
| 525. | (see “Additional Movement” below). | 521. | (see “Additional Movement” below). |
| 526. | ADDITIONAL MOVEMENT | 522. | ADDITIONAL MOVEMENT |
| 527. | A hero may suffer fatigue to receive additional movement points during | 523. | A hero may suffer fatigue to receive additional movement points during |
| 528. | his turn. For each fatigue suffered, the hero receives one movement point. | 524. | his turn. For each fatigue suffered, the hero receives one movement point. |
| 529. | If the hero already has fatigue equal to his Stamina, he may not suffer | 525. | If the hero already has fatigue equal to his Stamina, he may not suffer |
| 530. | any more fatigue to receive additional movement points (see “Fatigue | 526. | any more fatigue to receive additional movement points (see “Fatigue |
| 531. | and Stamina” on page 13). A hero player is not required to perform a | 527. | and Stamina” on page 13). A hero player is not required to perform a |
| 532. | move action in order to suffer fatigue to move. During his turn, before or | 528. | move action in order to suffer fatigue to move. During his turn, before or |
| 533. | after resolving an action or during a move action, a hero may suffer fatigue | 529. | after resolving an action or during a move action, a hero may suffer fatigue |
| 534. | to gain movement points. | 530. | to gain movement points. |
| 535. | Exhausting and | 531. | Exhausting and |
| 536. | Refreshing Cards | 532. | Refreshing Cards |
| 537. | Some cards require the player to exhaust them when they are | 533. | Some cards require the player to exhaust them when they are |
| 538. | used. When a player exhausts a card, he simply rotates the card | 534. | used. When a player exhausts a card, he simply rotates the card |
| 539. | sideways to indicate that he has used its ability. At the start | 535. | sideways to indicate that he has used its ability. At the start |
| 540. | of a player’s turn, he refreshes all of his exhausted cards by | 536. | of a player’s turn, he refreshes all of his exhausted cards by |
| 541. | returning them to their upright position. A player cannot use | 537. | returning them to their upright position. A player cannot use |
| 542. | an exhausted card until it is refreshed. | 538. | an exhausted card until it is refreshed. |
| 543. | Class Card Anatomy | 539. | Class Card Anatomy |
| 544. | 1. Archetype Icon: This icon shows which archetype the | 540. | 1. Archetype Icon: This icon shows which archetype the |
| 545. | class belongs to. A hero must have a matching archetype | 541. | class belongs to. A hero must have a matching archetype |
| 546. | icon on his Hero sheet to choose this class (see “Hero | 542. | icon on his Hero sheet to choose this class (see “Hero |
| 547. | Sheet Anatomy” on page 7). | 543. | Sheet Anatomy” on page 7). |
| 548. | 2. Class Name: This is the name of the class. All Class | 544. | 2. Class Name: This is the name of the class. All Class |
| 549. | cards with a matching name belong to the same Class | 545. | cards with a matching name belong to the same Class |
| 550. | deck. | 546. | deck. |
| 551. | 3. Skill Name: The skill name is listed at the top of the | 547. | 3. Skill Name: The skill name is listed at the top of the |
| 552. | card along with the class name. | 548. | card along with the class name. |
| 553. | 4. Experience Icon: This number shows how many | 549. | 4. Experience Icon: This number shows how many |
| 554. | experience points it costs to purchase the skill. Heroes | 550. | experience points it costs to purchase the skill. Heroes |
| 555. | begin play their basic skill cards and starting equipment. | 551. | begin play their basic skill cards and starting equipment. |
| 556. | These basic cards have no experience icon on them. | 552. | These basic cards have no experience icon on them. |
| 557. | 5. Rules: This area lists the rules for the skill. | 553. | 5. Rules: This area lists the rules for the skill. |
| 558. | 6. Fatigue Cost: Some skills require the hero to suffer | 554. | 6. Fatigue Cost: Some skills require the hero to suffer |
| 559. | fatigue to use. That amount of fatigue is listed here with | 555. | fatigue to use. That amount of fatigue is listed here with |
| 560. | the fatigue icon. Any Class card without a fatigue cost | 556. | the fatigue icon. Any Class card without a fatigue cost |
| 561. | may be used without suffering fatigue. | 557. | may be used without suffering fatigue. |
| 562. | Exhausted Card Refreshed Card | 558. | Exhausted Card Refreshed Card |
| 563. | Class card back Class card front | 559. | Class card back Class card front |
| 564. | 1 | 560. | 1 |
| 565. | 2 | 561. | 2 |
| 566. | 3 | 562. | 3 |
| 567. | 4 | 563. | 4 |
| 568. | 5 | 564. | 5 |
| 569. | 6 | 565. | 6 |
| 570. | 9 | 566. | 9 |
| 571. | MOVING OFF THE MAP | 567. | MOVING OFF THE MAP |
| 572. | Normally figures cannot move through the walls along the edge of a | 568. | Normally figures cannot move through the walls along the edge of a |
| 573. | map tile. Some quests allow figures to move off the map. This usually | 569. | map tile. Some quests allow figures to move off the map. This usually |
| 574. | requires either an entrance or exit tile (see below). To move off the map, | 570. | requires either an entrance or exit tile (see below). To move off the map, |
| 575. | the figure must move to one of the edge spaces (marked below in red) on | 571. | the figure must move to one of the edge spaces (marked below in red) on |
| 576. | the entrance or exit tile and then spend one movement point. Except for | 572. | the entrance or exit tile and then spend one movement point. Except for |
| 577. | entrance or exit tiles, figures may not move through the black borders of | 573. | entrance or exit tiles, figures may not move through the black borders of |
| 578. | the map tile, as these represent impassable walls. The Quest Guide defines | 574. | the map tile, as these represent impassable walls. The Quest Guides define |
| 579. | which tile is an entrance and which is an exit (if any). | 575. | which tile is an entrance and which is an exit (if any). |
| 580. | Attack | 576. | Attack |
| 581. | When a hero player performs an attack action, he may use one of his | 577. | When a hero player performs an attack action, he may use one of his |
| 582. | equipped weapons to attack a space containing a monster. The hero’s | 578. | equipped weapons to attack a space containing a monster. The hero’s |
| 583. | equipped weapon determines which spaces the hero may target for the | 579. | equipped weapon determines which spaces the hero may target for the |
| 584. | attack. A weapon with the Melee icon may only target a space adjacent | 580. | attack. A weapon with the Melee icon may only target a space adjacent |
| 585. | (see “Adjacent Spaces” on page 10) to the attacking hero. A weapon | 581. | (see “Adjacent Spaces” on page 10) to the attacking hero. A weapon |
| 586. | with the Ranged icon may target any space in line of sight of the attacking | 582. | with the Ranged icon may target any space in line of sight of the attacking |
| 587. | hero (see “Combat” on page 12). | 583. | hero (see “Combat” on page 12). |
| 588. | Monster attacks follow the same rules when attacking heroes, except that | 584. | Monster attacks follow the same rules when attacking heroes, except that |
| 589. | monsters don’t have equipped weapons. Instead, the type of attack (Melee | 585. | monsters don’t have equipped weapons. Instead, the type of attack (Melee |
| 590. | or Ranged) is listed on its Monster card (along with the dice used in the | 586. | or Ranged) is listed on its Monster card (along with the dice used in the |
| 591. | attack). | 587. | attack). |
| 592. | Combat is performed by resolving the following steps in order. Each step | 588. | Combat is performed by resolving the following steps in order. Each step |
| 593. | is detailed in a later section (see “Combat” on page 12): | 589. | is detailed in a later section (see “Combat” on page 12): |
| 594. | 1. Declare Weapon and Target: The attacking player chooses which | 590. | 1. Declare Weapon and Target: The attacking player chooses which |
| 595. | of his equipped weapons to use for this attack and declares the target | 591. | of his equipped weapons to use for this attack and declares the target |
| 596. | of the attack (a space containing an enemy figure). The player then | 592. | of the attack (a space containing an enemy figure). The player then |
| 597. | compiles his attack dice into a pool. | 593. | compiles his attack dice into a pool. |
| 598. | 2. Roll Dice: The attacking player rolls his dice pool while the defending | 594. | 2. Roll Dice: The attacking player rolls his dice pool while the defending |
| 599. | player rolls all necessary defense dice. If an attack affects multiple | 595. | player rolls all necessary defense dice. If an attack affects multiple |
| 600. | figures, each figure rolls its defense dice separately. | 596. | figures, each figure rolls its defense dice separately. |
| 601. | 3. Check Range: When performing a Ranged attack, the attacking | 597. | 3. Check Range: When performing a Ranged attack, the attacking |
| 602. | player must roll enough range to reach the target. | 598. | player must roll enough range to reach the target. |
| 603. | 4. Spend Surges: After rolling the dice, the attacking player may spend | 599. | 4. Spend Surges: After rolling the dice, the attacking player may spend |
| 604. | any surge results to trigger special abilities. | 600. | any surge results to trigger special abilities. |
| 605. | 5. Deal Damage: Any damage not canceled by defense dice or other | 601. | 5. Deal Damage: Any damage not canceled by defense dice or other |
| 606. | effects is applied to each affected figure. | 602. | effects is applied to each affected figure. |
| 607. | Use a Skill | 603. | Use a Skill |
| 608. | When a hero performs a use a skill action, he may use a skill that has a � | 604. | When a hero performs a use a skill action, he may use a skill that has a � |
| 609. | listed on his Class card. The player then resolves the skill by following the | 605. | listed on his Class card. The player then resolves the skill by following the |
| 610. | rules listed on the Class card. If the skill allows the hero to perform an | 606. | rules listed on the Class card. If the skill allows the hero to perform an |
| 611. | attack, the normal rules for performing an attack action apply. | 607. | attack, the normal rules for performing an attack action apply. |
| 612. | Many skills also show a fatigue cost on the card. The hero must suffer this | 608. | Many skills also show a fatigue cost on the card. The hero must suffer this |
| 613. | amount of fatigue in order to perform the � listed on the card or trigger | 609. | amount of fatigue in order to perform the � listed on the card or trigger |
| 614. | an ability that requires the player to “exhaust this card,” or “use this | 610. | an ability that requires the player to “exhaust this card,” or “use this |
| 615. | card.” See “Fatigue and Stamina” on page 13 for more information on | 611. | card.” See “Fatigue and Stamina” on page 13 for more information on |
| 616. | suffering fatigue. | 612. | suffering fatigue. |
| 617. | When using a skill, a hero cannot suffer fatigue that would exceed his | 613. | When using a skill, a hero cannot suffer fatigue that would exceed his |
| 618. | Stamina. If a hero has already suffered fatigue equal to his Stamina, or if | 614. | Stamina. If a hero has already suffered fatigue equal to his Stamina, or if |
| 619. | the skill would cause him to suffer more fatigue than his Stamina allows, | 615. | the skill would cause him to suffer more fatigue than his Stamina allows, |
| 620. | he cannot use the skill until he recovers enough fatigue. | 616. | he cannot use the skill until he recovers enough fatigue. |
| 621. | Rest | 617. | Rest |
| 622. | When a hero performs a rest action, he will recover all fatigue at the end | 618. | When a hero performs a rest action, he will recover all fatigue at the end |
| 623. | of his turn. As a reminder that he has rested during his turn, he places a | 619. | of his turn. As a reminder that he has rested during his turn, he places a |
| 624. | hero token on his Activation card. At the end of his turn, after the hero | 620. | hero token on his Reference card. At the end of his turn, after the hero |
| 625. | flips his Activation card, he discards the hero token and all fatigue from | 621. | flips his Reference card, he discards the hero token and all fatigue from |
| 626. | his Hero sheet. | 622. | his Hero sheet. |
| 627. | Movement Example | 623. | Movement Example |
| 628. | 1. Grisban the Thirsty needs to move past the goblin | 624. | 1. Grisban the Thirsty needs to move past the goblin |
| 629. | archers in this room, but monster figures block | 625. | archers in this room, but monster figures block |
| 630. | movement for heroes, so he must find a way around | 626. | movement for heroes, so he must find a way around |
| 631. | them. | 627. | them. |
| 632. | 2. His Speed is “3,” so he could move straight ahead, but | 628. | 2. His Speed is “3,” so he could move straight ahead, but |
| 633. | that move would not get him much closer to the hallway | 629. | that move would not get him much closer to the hallway |
| 634. | where he wants to go. | 630. | where he wants to go. |
| 635. | 3. He can move diagonally to cover more ground. Players | 631. | 3. He can move diagonally to cover more ground. Players |
| 636. | should note that the black edge of the map tile does not | 632. | should note that the black edge of the map tile does not |
| 637. | block diagonal movement around corners. | 633. | block diagonal movement around corners. |
| 638. | Empty Spaces | 634. | Empty Spaces |
| 639. | Some card effects and abilities refer to empty spaces. An empty | 635. | Some card effects and abilities refer to empty spaces. An empty |
| 640. | space is defined as a space that contains no figures and that | 636. | space is defined as a space that contains no figures and that |
| 641. | blocks neither line of sight nor movement. Unless otherwise | 637. | blocks neither line of sight nor movement. Unless otherwise |
| 642. | noted, spaces containing tokens are still considered to be empty | 638. | noted, spaces containing tokens are still considered to be empty |
| 643. | for the purposes of these effects. | 639. | for the purposes of these effects. |
| 644. | Melee Ranged | 640. | Melee Ranged |
| 645. | 2 | 641. | 2 |
| 646. | 3 | 642. | 3 |
| 647. | 1 | 643. | 1 |
| 648. | Edge spaces of Entrance and Exit tiles | 644. | Edge spaces of Entrance and Exit tiles |
| 649. | 10 | 645. | 10 |
| 650. | Search | 646. | Search |
| 651. | If a hero is adjacent to or in a space that contains a search token, he may | 647. | If a hero is adjacent to or in a space that contains a search token, he may |
| 652. | perform a search action to search that space. The hero player flips the | 648. | perform a search action to search that space. The hero player flips the |
| 653. | search token faceup and discards it. If the token is not unique, the player | 649. | search token faceup and discards it. If the token is not unique, the player |
| 654. | draws the top Search card from the Search deck. Some quests use the | 650. | draws the top Search card from the Search deck. Some quests use the |
| 655. | unique search token to represent items unique to that quest. If the hero | 651. | unique search token to represent items unique to that quest. If the hero |
| 656. | reveals the unique search token, do not draw a Search card. Instead, refer | 652. | reveals the unique search token, do not draw a Search card. Instead, refer |
| 657. | to the Quest Guide for details on what the hero discovers. | 653. | to the Quest Guide for details on what the hero discovers. |
| 658. | Some Search cards may be used for a one-time effect (as listed on the | 654. | Some Search cards may be used for a one-time effect (as listed on the |
| 659. | card). After using a Search card, the player flips the card facedown and | 655. | card). After using a Search card, the player flips the card facedown and |
| 660. | keeps it in his play area (see “Search Card Anatomy” on page 10). | 656. | keeps it in his play area (see “Search Card Anatomy” on page 10). |
| 661. | Stand Up | 657. | Stand Up |
| 662. | When a hero is knocked out, he can only perform a stand up action (see | 658. | When a hero is knocked out, he can only perform a stand up action (see |
| 663. | “Knocked Out” on page 15). In addition, this action may only be | 659. | “Knocked Out” on page 15). In addition, this action may only be |
| 664. | performed by a hero that is knocked out. To stand up, the player rolls two | 660. | performed by a hero that is knocked out. To stand up, the player rolls two |
| 665. | red power dice, recovers damage equal to the � rolled, recovers fatigue | 661. | red power dice, recovers damage equal to the � rolled, recovers fatigue |
| 666. | equal to the � rolled, replaces his hero token with his hero figure, and | 662. | equal to the � rolled, replaces his hero token with his hero figure, and |
| 667. | then flips his Activation card facedown to indicate his turn is over (he | 663. | then flips his Reference card facedown to indicate his turn is over (he |
| 668. | may not perform an additional action). If another figure occupies the | 664. | may not perform an additional action). If another figure occupies the |
| 669. | space containing the hero token, the standing hero figure is placed in the | 665. | space containing the hero token, the standing hero figure is placed in the |
| 670. | closest empty space to his hero token of that hero player's choice. | 666. | closest empty space to his hero token of that hero player's choice. |
| 671. | Revive a Hero | 667. | Revive a Hero |
| 672. | When a hero performs a revive a hero action, he may revive a knocked | 668. | When a hero performs a revive a hero action, he may revive a knocked |
| 673. | out hero (see “Knocked Out” on page 15) whose hero token is in an | 669. | out hero (see “Knocked Out” on page 15) whose hero token is in an |
| 674. | adjacent space. The knocked out hero rolls two red power dice, recovers | 670. | adjacent space. The knocked out hero rolls two red power dice, recovers |
| 675. | damage equal to the � rolled, recovers fatigue equal to the � rolled, and | 671. | damage equal to the � rolled, recovers fatigue equal to the � rolled, and |
| 676. | then replaces his hero token with his figure. If another figure occupies the | 672. | then replaces his hero token with his figure. If another figure occupies the |
| 677. | space containing the hero token, he places his figure in the closest empty | 673. | space containing the hero token, he places his figure in the closest empty |
| 678. | space to his hero token of that hero player's choice. | 674. | space to his hero token of that hero player's choice. |
| 679. | Open or Close a Door | 675. | Open or Close a Door |
| 680. | When a hero or monster performs an open or close a door action, he | 676. | When a hero or monster performs an open or close a door action, he |
| 681. | may open or close one adjacent door. Some doors are locked or otherwise | 677. | may open or close one adjacent door. Some doors are locked or otherwise |
| 682. | sealed in a unique way and cannot be opened normally. Refer to the Quest | 678. | sealed in a unique way and cannot be opened normally. Refer to the Quest |
| 683. | Guide for special instructions in these cases. When a door is opened, | 679. | Guide for special instructions in these cases. When a door is opened, |
| 684. | remove it from the map and set it near its original location. If it is later | 680. | remove it from the map and set it near its original location. If it is later |
| 685. | closed, return the door to its original location. Figures cannot move | 681. | closed, return the door to its original location. Figures cannot move |
| 686. | or trace line of sight through doors. Spaces separated by a door are not | 682. | or trace line of sight through doors. Spaces separated by a door are not |
| 687. | considered to be adjacent. | 683. | considered to be adjacent. |
| 688. | Special | 684. | Special |
| 689. | During quests and campaigns, heroes may acquire Search cards, Shop | 685. | During quests and campaigns, heroes may acquire Search cards, Shop |
| 690. | Item cards, or Relic cards that contain actions denoted with a �. These | 686. | Item cards, or Relic cards that contain actions denoted with a �. These |
| 691. | actions may be performed in the same manner as using a skill on a Class | 687. | actions may be performed in the same manner as using a skill on a Class |
| 692. | card. Some heroic feats are also denoted with a � and require an action | 688. | card. Some heroic feats are also denoted with a � and require an action |
| 693. | to perform (see “Heroic Feats” on page 15). | 689. | to perform (see “Heroic Feats” on page 15). |
| 694. | Certain quest rules also provide quest-specific actions that may be | 690. | Certain quest rules also provide quest-specific actions that may be |
| 695. | performed by the heroes during the quest. Refer to the Quest Guide for | 691. | performed by the heroes during the quest. Refer to the Quest Guide for |
| 696. | any actions available to the heroes. | 692. | any actions available to the heroes. |
| 697. | Overlord Turn in Detail | 693. | Overlord Turn in Detail |
| 698. | The overlord player takes his turn after all hero players have completed | 694. | The overlord player takes his turn after all hero players have completed |
| 699. | their turns. At the beginning of his turn, the overlord player draws | 695. | their turns. At the beginning of his turn, the overlord player draws |
| 700. | one card from the top of the Overlord deck. After drawing a card, the | 696. | one card from the top of the Overlord deck. After drawing a card, the |
| 701. | overlord player may play any number of cards that state they are played “at | 697. | overlord player may play any number of cards that state they are played “at |
| 702. | the start of your turn,” including the card just drawn. All Overlord cards | 698. | the start of your turn,” including the card just drawn. All Overlord cards |
| 703. | specify the timing in which they may be played (see “Overlord Cards” on | 699. | specify the timing in which they may be played (see “Overlord Cards” on |
| 704. | page 16). | 700. | page 16). |
| 705. | The majority of the overlord’s turn is spent activating his monsters. | 701. | The majority of the overlord’s turn is spent activating his monsters. |
| 706. | The overlord player may activate each of his monsters on the map once | 702. | The overlord player may activate each of his monsters on the map once |
| 707. | during his turn. He may perform up to two actions with each monster | 703. | during his turn. He may perform up to two actions with each monster |
| 708. | he activates. Each monster may only perform one attack action per | 704. | he activates. Each monster may only perform one attack action per |
| 709. | activation. | 705. | activation. |
| 710. | Adjacent Spaces | 706. | Adjacent Spaces |
| 711. | Any space that shares an edge or corner with another space is | 707. | Any space that shares an edge or corner with another space is |
| 712. | defined as being adjacent to that space. In the example above, | 708. | defined as being adjacent to that space. In the example above, |
| 713. | all of the red spaces are adjacent to Avric Albright. All spaces | 709. | all of the red spaces are adjacent to Avric Albright. All spaces |
| 714. | adjacent to a figure are also in line of sight of that figure (see | 710. | adjacent to a figure are also in line of sight of that figure (see |
| 715. | “Line of Sight” on page 12). | 711. | “Line of Sight” on page 12). |
| 716. | Search Card Anatomy | 712. | Search Card Anatomy |
| 717. | 1. Name: This area lists the name of the Search card. | 713. | 1. Name: This area lists the name of the Search card. |
| 718. | 2. Traits: This area lists the traits for the item. Traits do | 714. | 2. Traits: This area lists the traits for the item. Traits do |
| 719. | not have any rules themselves, but other rules or abilities | 715. | not have any rules themselves, but other rules or abilities |
| 720. | might refer to traits. | 716. | might refer to traits. |
| 721. | 3. Ability: This section lists any rules or abilities. | 717. | 3. Ability: This section lists any rules or abilities. |
| 722. | 4. Gold: When playing the campaign, this number shows | 718. | 4. Gold: When playing the campaign, this number shows |
| 723. | how much gold the players have earned, in addition to | 719. | how much gold the players have earned, in addition to |
| 724. | the abilities listed on the card. | 720. | the abilities listed on the card. |
| 725. | 1 | 721. | 1 |
| 726. | 2 | 722. | 2 |
| 727. | 3 | 723. | 3 |
| 728. | 4 | 724. | 4 |
| 729. | Unique | 725. | Unique |
| 730. | search token | 726. | search token |
| 731. | search token | 727. | search token |
| 732. | 11 | 728. | 11 |
| 733. | Monsters are activated by groups. In other words, all monsters of one | 729. | Monsters are activated by groups. In other words, all monsters of one |
| 734. | type must be activated before moving on to the next group. The overlord | 730. | type must be activated before moving on to the next group. The overlord |
| 735. | player must activate all monster groups during his turn, even if the | 731. | player must activate all monster groups during his turn, even if the |
| 736. | activated monsters perform no actions. | 732. | activated monsters perform no actions. |
| 737. | Example: The overlord player has one group of zombies and one group of | 733. | Example: The overlord player has one group of zombies and one group of |
| 738. | flesh moulders on the map. He decides to activate his zombies first. The | 734. | flesh moulders on the map. He decides to activate his zombies first. The |
| 739. | overlord player must activate all the zombies before moving on to the group of | 735. | overlord player must activate all the zombies before moving on to the group of |
| 740. | flesh moulders. | 736. | flesh moulders. |
| 741. | Monsters may perform the following actions, which are similar to the | 737. | Monsters may perform the following actions, which are similar to the |
| 742. | hero actions (see “Hero Turn in Detail” on page 8): | 738. | hero actions (see “Hero Turn in Detail” on page 8): |
| 743. | • Move: The monster moves a number of spaces up to its Speed (see | 739. | • Move: The monster moves a number of spaces up to its Speed (see |
| 744. | “Move” on page 8). | 740. | “Move” on page 8). |
| 745. | • Attack: The monster attacks a hero (see “Attack” on page 9). | 741. | • Attack: The monster attacks a hero (see “Attack” on page 9). |
| 746. | Unlike heroes, a monster can attack only once during its activation. | 742. | Unlike heroes, a monster can attack only once during its activation. |
| 747. | • Monster Action: Some monsters have unique actions listed on their | 743. | • Monster Action: Some monsters have unique actions listed on their |
| 748. | Monster card with a �. If any special action allows the monster to | 744. | Monster card with a �. If any special action allows the monster to |
| 749. | perform an attack, it counts as the monster’s one attack action for | 745. | perform an attack, it counts as the monster’s one attack action for |
| 750. | that activation. | 746. | that activation. |
| 751. | • Open or Close a Door: The monster opens or closes one adjacent door | 747. | • Open or Close a Door: The monster opens or closes one adjacent door |
| 752. | (see “Open or Close a Door” on page 10). | 748. | (see “Open or Close a Door” on page 10). |
| 753. | • Special: Different cards or quests may provide monsters with unique | 749. | • Special: Different cards or quests may provide monsters with unique |
| 754. | actions to perform. These actions are either clearly stated “as an action” | 750. | actions to perform. These actions are either clearly stated “as an action” |
| 755. | or noted with a �. | 751. | or noted with a �. |
| 756. | Core Rules | 752. | Core Rules |
| 757. | This section describes core concepts and mechanics, including combat, | 753. | This section describes core concepts and mechanics, including combat, |
| 758. | using items, defeated figures, and more. | 754. | using items, defeated figures, and more. |
| 759. | The Dice | 755. | The Dice |
| 760. | Many situations during gameplay—such as combat or attribute tests— | 756. | Many situations during gameplay—such as combat or attribute tests— |
| 761. | require dice rolls to resolve. There are three different types of dice in the | 757. | require dice rolls to resolve. There are three different types of dice in the |
| 762. | game: attack dice, power dice, and defense dice. Some types of dice come | 758. | game: attack dice, power dice, and defense dice. Some types of dice come |
| 763. | in different varieties (such as red and yellow power dice). Usually these | 759. | in different varieties (such as red and yellow power dice). Usually these |
| 764. | dice are mixed and rolled together as a single pool of dice. Players are | 760. | dice are mixed and rolled together as a single pool of dice. Players are |
| 765. | not limited to the number of dice included in the game. If more dice are | 761. | not limited to the number of dice included in the game. If more dice are |
| 766. | needed for a roll, the player simply rolls all the dice he can, records the | 762. | needed for a roll, the player simply rolls all the dice he can, records the |
| 767. | results, and rerolls any other dice needed. Below are the symbols on the | 763. | results, and rerolls any other dice needed. Below are the symbols on the |
| 768. | various dice within the game: | 764. | various dice within the game: |
| 769. | �: This symbol represents damage being dealt on an attack roll, or | 765. | �: This symbol represents damage being dealt on an attack roll, or |
| 770. | damage being recovered. | 766. | damage being recovered. |
| 771. | �: This symbol, called a surge, allows players to trigger powerful | 767. | �: This symbol, called a surge, allows players to trigger powerful |
| 772. | abilities, or recover fatigue (see “4. Spend Surges” on page 13). | 768. | abilities, or recover fatigue (see “4. Spend Surges” on page 13). |
| 773. | X: The attack die features a “X” on one side, which results in the attack | 769. | X: The attack die features a “X” on one side, which results in the attack |
| 774. | being a miss (see “2. Roll Dice” on page 12). | 770. | being a miss (see “2. Roll Dice” on page 12). |
| 775. | 2–6: Some dice also have a number on them, which determines how | 771. | 2–6: Some dice also have a number on them, which determines how |
| 776. | much range a given attack has (see “3. Check Range” on page 12). | 772. | much range a given attack has (see “3. Check Range” on page 12). |
| 777. | �: This symbol appears on defense dice and allows the player rolling the | 773. | �: This symbol appears on defense dice and allows the player rolling the |
| 778. | dice to cancel damage (see “5. Deal Damage” on page 13). | 774. | dice to cancel damage (see “5. Deal Damage” on page 13). |
| 779. | Equipment | 775. | Equipment |
| 780. | Each hero can carry any number of Shop Item, Class, and Search cards | 776. | Each hero can carry any number of Shop Item, Class, and Search cards |
| 781. | he chooses. However, the number of these cards that a hero may equip is | 777. | he chooses. However, the number of these cards that a hero may equip is |
| 782. | limited. Hero players indicate which items are not equipped by flipping | 778. | limited. Hero players indicate which items are not equipped by flipping |
| 783. | them facedown or placing them under their Hero sheet. Any Shop Item | 779. | them facedown or placing them under their Hero sheet. Any Shop Item |
| 784. | or Class cards (such as starting equipment) can only be used while a hero | 780. | or Class cards (such as starting equipment) can only be used while a hero |
| 785. | has that card equipped. | 781. | has that card equipped. |
| 786. | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | 782. | EQUIPMENT LIMITS |
| 787. | These equip icons represent certain equipping restrictions: | 783. | These equip icons represent certain equipping restrictions: |
| 788. | Hands Armor Other | 784. | Hands Armor Other |
| 789. | • Heroes have two hands. The combination of items they equip cannot | 785. | • Heroes have two hands. The combination of items they equip cannot |
| 790. | have more than two hand icons in total. | 786. | have more than two hand icons in total. |
| 791. | • A hero can equip only 1 Armor item. | 787. | • A hero can equip only 1 Armor item. |
| 792. | • A hero can equip up to 2 Other items. | 788. | • A hero can equip up to 2 Other items. |
| 793. | Cards that do not contain at least one of these icons can be equipped | 789. | Cards that do not contain at least one of these icons can be equipped |
| 794. | without restriction. These cards remain faceup near the Hero sheet and | 790. | without restriction. These cards remain faceup near the Hero sheet and |
| 795. | can be used as specified on the card. | 791. | can be used as specified on the card. |
| 796. | Shop Item Card Anatomy | 792. | Shop Item Card Anatomy |
| 797. | 1. Name: This area lists the name of the item. | 793. | 1. Name: This area lists the name of the item. |
| 798. | 2. Attack Type: This icon defines the item as either a | 794. | 2. Attack Type: This icon defines the item as either a |
| 799. | Melee weapon or a Ranged weapon (see “Attack” on | 795. | Melee weapon or a Ranged weapon (see “Attack” on |
| 800. | page 9). Cards without one of these icons are not | 796. | page 9). Cards without one of these icons are not |
| 801. | considered weapons. | 797. | considered weapons. |
| 802. | 3. Equip Icon: These icons limit how many items the hero | 798. | 3. Equip Icon: These icons limit how many items the hero |
| 803. | can equip (see “Equipment” on page 11). | 799. | can equip (see “Equipment” on page 11). |
| 804. | 4. Dice Icons: This area lists the dice associated with the | 800. | 4. Dice Icons: This area lists the dice associated with the |
| 805. | item. If the item is a weapon, these dice are used when | 801. | item. If the item is a weapon, these dice are used when |
| 806. | attacking with the weapon. If the item is Armor, they are | 802. | attacking with the weapon. If the item is Armor, they are |
| 807. | added to the player’s defense pool. | 803. | added to the player’s defense pool. |
| 808. | 5. Cost: This number shows how much gold the item | 804. | 5. Cost: This number shows how much gold the item |
| 809. | costs when shopping. | 805. | costs when shopping. |
| 810. | 6. Traits: This area lists the traits for the item. Traits do | 806. | 6. Traits: This area lists the traits for the item. Traits do |
| 811. | not have any rules themselves, but other rules or abilities | 807. | not have any rules themselves, but other rules or abilities |
| 812. | might refer to traits. | 808. | might refer to traits. |
| 813. | 7. Rules: This section lists any special rules or abilities. | 809. | 7. Rules: This section lists any special rules or abilities. |
| 814. | 1 | 810. | 1 |
| 815. | 2 | 811. | 2 |
| 816. | 3 4 | 812. | 3 4 |
| 817. | 5 | 813. | 5 |
| 818. | 6 | 814. | 6 |
| 819. | 7 | 815. | 7 |
| 820. | Attack die Power dice Defense dice | 816. | Attack die Power dice Defense dice |
| 821. | 12 | 817. | 12 |
| 822. | Combat | 818. | Combat |
| 823. | Listed below are the expanded rules for combat. These rules further | 819. | Listed below are the expanded rules for combat. These rules further |
| 824. | explain the Attack steps explained earlier. | 820. | explain the Attack steps explained earlier. |
| 825. | 1. DECLARE WEAPON AND TARGET | 821. | 1. DECLARE WEAPON AND TARGET |
| 826. | The attacking player declares which space his figure is attacking. The | 822. | The attacking player declares which space his figure is attacking. The |
| 827. | target space must contain one enemy figure as the target of the attack. | 823. | target space must contain one enemy figure as the target of the attack. |
| 828. | When heroes attack large monsters (monster figures that occupy more | 824. | When heroes attack large monsters (monster figures that occupy more |
| 829. | than one space), it is important for the player to declare which specific | 825. | than one space), it is important for the player to declare which specific |
| 830. | space he is targeting because of attacks with the Blast keyword. A figure | 826. | space he is targeting because of attacks with the Blast keyword. A figure |
| 831. | may only target a space in his line of sight (see “Line of Sight” on page | 827. | may only target a space in his line of sight (see “Line of Sight” on page |
| 832. | 12). A figure making a Melee attack can only target an adjacent space. | 828. | 12). A figure making a Melee attack can only target an adjacent space. |
| 833. | A figure making a Ranged attack may target any figure in its line of sight | 829. | A figure making a Ranged attack may target any figure in its line of sight |
| 834. | (including adjacent spaces). | 830. | (including adjacent spaces). |
| 835. | The player must also declare which equipped weapon his hero is using. | 831. | The player must also declare which equipped weapon his hero is using. |
| 836. | Heroes may either attack with one equipped weapon or their bare hands. | 832. | Heroes may either attack with one equipped weapon or their bare hands. |
| 837. | A hero attacking with his bare hands can only target an adjacent space | 833. | A hero attacking with his bare hands can only target an adjacent space |
| 838. | and rolls only the blue attack die for his attack. Only abilities on the | 834. | and rolls only the blue attack die for his attack. Only abilities on the |
| 839. | chosen weapon may be used; if equipped with two weapons, abilities on | 835. | chosen weapon may be used; if equipped with two weapons, abilities on |
| 840. | the other weapon are ignored for the attack. If the hero wishes to make a | 836. | the other weapon are ignored for the attack. If the hero wishes to make a |
| 841. | Ranged attack, he must choose an equipped Ranged weapon. | 837. | Ranged attack, he must choose an equipped Ranged weapon. |
| 842. | Monsters cannot equip weapons. The dice rolled for the monster’s attack, | 838. | Monsters cannot equip weapons. The dice rolled for the monster’s attack, |
| 843. | as well as the type of attack, are listed on its Monster card. | 839. | as well as the type of attack, are listed on its Monster card. |
| 844. | Example: Jain Fairwood has her Yew Shortbow equipped, and two goblin | 840. | Example: Jain Fairwood has her Yew Shortbow equipped, and two goblin |
| 845. | archers are in her line of sight—one is adjacent and the other is two spaces | 841. | archers are in her line of sight—one is adjacent and the other is two spaces |
| 846. | away. Since she has a Ranged weapon equipped, she may choose to target | 842. | away. Since she has a Ranged weapon equipped, she may choose to target |
| 847. | either goblin archer. | 843. | either goblin archer. |
| 848. | LINE OF SIGHT | 844. | LINE OF SIGHT |
| 849. | In order for a figure to have line of sight to a space, a player must be able | 845. | In order for a figure to have line of sight to a space, a player must be able |
| 850. | to trace an uninterrupted, straight line from any corner of that figure’s | 846. | to trace an uninterrupted, straight line from any corner of that figure’s |
| 851. | space to any corner of the target space. | 847. | space to any corner of the target space. |
| 852. | If the line passes through the edge of a map tile, a door, or a blocked space | 848. | If the line passes through the edge of a map tile, a door, or a blocked space |
| 853. | (a space containing a figure or obstacle), the target space is not in line of | 849. | (a space containing a figure or obstacle), the target space is not in line of |
| 854. | sight (see “Line of Sight Example” on page 12). | 850. | sight (see “Line of Sight Example” on page 12). |
| 855. | If the line passes along the edge of a blocked space (see “Line of Sight | 851. | If the line passes along the edge of a blocked space (see “Line of Sight |
| 856. | Example” on page 12), the target space is not in line of sight. However, | 852. | Example” on page 12), the target space is not in line of sight. However, |
| 857. | if the line only touches the corner of a blocked space (without passing | 853. | if the line only touches the corner of a blocked space (without passing |
| 858. | through the space itself ), the target space is in line of sight. | 854. | through the space itself ), the target space is in line of sight. |
| 859. | Since adjacent spaces always share at least one common edge or corner, | 855. | Since adjacent spaces always share at least one common edge or corner, |
| 860. | there is no need to trace line of sight between adjacent spaces. A space | 856. | there is no need to trace line of sight between adjacent spaces. A space |
| 861. | adjacent to a figure is in line of sight. | 857. | adjacent to a figure is in line of sight. |
| 862. | 2. ROLL DICE | 858. | 2. ROLL DICE |
| 863. | The attacking player creates his attack pool by gathering all the dice | 859. | The attacking player creates his attack pool by gathering all the dice |
| 864. | listed on his equipped weapon or Monster card, and then rolls them for | 860. | listed on his equipped weapon or Monster card, and then rolls them for |
| 865. | his attack roll. If an ability allows a player to add dice to this pool, he must | 861. | his attack roll. If an ability allows a player to add dice to this pool, he must |
| 866. | do so before the roll. | 862. | do so before the roll. |
| 867. | If an X is rolled on the blue attack die, the attack is considered a miss and | 863. | If an X is rolled on the blue attack die, the attack is considered a miss and |
| 868. | all other results are ignored. If an X is not rolled, the attacking player adds | 864. | all other results are ignored. If an X is not rolled, the attacking player adds |
| 869. | up all of the � results on the dice to determine how much damage is dealt | 865. | up all of the � results on the dice to determine how much damage is dealt |
| 870. | by this attack. | 866. | by this attack. |
| 871. | The defending player—any player controlling a figure affected by the | 867. | The defending player—any player controlling a figure affected by the |
| 872. | attack—creates his defense pool by gathering all the defense dice listed | 868. | attack—creates his defense pool by gathering all the defense dice listed |
| 873. | on his Hero sheet (in addition to any dice provided by equipment and | 869. | on his Hero sheet (in addition to any dice provided by equipment and |
| 874. | card effects) or Monster card and rolls them for his defense roll. If an | 870. | card effects) or Monster card and rolls them for his defense roll. If an |
| 875. | ability allows a player to add dice to this roll, he does so before the roll. | 871. | ability allows a player to add dice to this roll, he does so before the roll. |
| 876. | The defending player adds up all of the � results on the dice to determine | 872. | The defending player adds up all of the � results on the dice to determine |
| 877. | how much damage is canceled on this attack. If multiple figures are | 873. | how much damage is canceled on this attack. If multiple figures are |
| 878. | affected by the attack, each affected figure rolls its defense pool separately, | 874. | affected by the attack, each affected figure rolls its defense pool separately, |
| 879. | keeping track of its own results. | 875. | keeping track of its own results. |
| 880. | After all attack and defense dice have been rolled, players may use any | 876. | After all attack and defense dice have been rolled, players may use any |
| 881. | abilities that allow them to reroll dice. Players should note that some cards | 877. | abilities that allow them to reroll dice. Players should note that some cards |
| 882. | and abilities specifically refer to defense dice. Unless specifically stated | 878. | and abilities specifically refer to defense dice. Unless specifically stated |
| 883. | otherwise, these references apply only to defense dice rolled as part of an | 879. | otherwise, these references apply only to defense dice rolled as part of an |
| 884. | attack. For example, a player cannot use the "Iron Shield" card to allow | 880. | attack. For example, a player cannot use the "Iron Shield" card to allow |
| 885. | him to reroll an attribute test. | 881. | him to reroll an attribute test. |
| 886. | Example: Jain's Yew Shortbow uses the blue attack die and one yellow | 882. | Example: Jain's Yew Shortbow uses the blue attack die and one yellow |
| 887. | power die. The player controlling Jain Fairwood gathers these dice while the | 883. | power die. The player controlling Jain Fairwood gathers these dice while the |
| 888. | overlord player takes one gray defense die available to the goblin archer. Both | 884. | overlord player takes one gray defense die available to the goblin archer. Both |
| 889. | players roll their respective dice pools. | 885. | players roll their respective dice pools. |
| 890. | 3. CHECK RANGE | 886. | 3. CHECK RANGE |
| 891. | Even though Ranged attacks may target any space in the attacker's line of | 887. | Even though Ranged attacks may target any space in the attacker's line of |
| 892. | sight, the attacker must roll enough range on his attack roll in order to | 888. | sight, the attacker must roll enough range on his attack roll in order to |
| 893. | deal damage to the target. Starting with the space adjacent to the attacker | 889. | deal damage to the target. Starting with the space adjacent to the attacker |
| 894. | (of his choice), count the number of spaces to the target space. This | 890. | (of his choice), count the number of spaces to the target space. This |
| 895. | number is the distance between the spaces. The numbers rolled on the | 891. | number is the distance between the spaces. The numbers rolled on the |
| 896. | dice are the maximum range of the attack. If the total range obtained from | 892. | dice are the maximum range of the attack. If the total range obtained from |
| 897. | the attack roll does not equal or exceed the distance between the spaces, | 893. | the attack roll does not equal or exceed the distance between the spaces, |
| 898. | the attack is considered a miss unless the range can be increased (see “4. | 894. | the attack is considered a miss unless the range can be increased (see “4. |
| 899. | Spend Surges” on page 13). | 895. | Spend Surges” on page 13). |
| 900. | Example: Jain rolls “3” range on her blue attack die and “2” range on her | 896. | Example: Jain rolls “3” range on her blue attack die and “2” range on her |
| 901. | yellow power die, for a total of “5” range. Since the goblin archer is only two | 897. | yellow power die, for a total of “5” range. Since the goblin archer is only two |
| 902. | spaces away, there is plenty of range for the attack to hit the target. | 898. | spaces away, there is plenty of range for the attack to hit the target. |
| 903. | Line of Sight Example | 899. | Line of Sight Example |
| 904. | 1. Leoric of the Book is equipped with a Ranged weapon | 900. | 1. Leoric of the Book is equipped with a Ranged weapon |
| 905. | and wants to perform an attack. He chooses to target | 901. | and wants to perform an attack. He chooses to target |
| 906. | the minion zombie with his attack. When tracing line | 902. | the minion zombie with his attack. When tracing line |
| 907. | of sight, the line touches only the corners of the blocked | 903. | of sight, the line touches only the corners of the blocked |
| 908. | spaces and does not pass through either of them. Leoric | 904. | spaces and does not pass through either of them. Leoric |
| 909. | has line of sight to the zombie's space. | 905. | has line of sight to the zombie's space. |
| 910. | 2. Jain Fairwood is also equipped with a Ranged weapon | 906. | 2. Jain Fairwood is also equipped with a Ranged weapon |
| 911. | and wants to attack the zombie as well. However, when | 907. | and wants to attack the zombie as well. However, when |
| 912. | tracing line of sight from any corner of her space, the | 908. | tracing line of sight from any corner of her space, the |
| 913. | line passes either through or along the edge of a blocked | 909. | line passes either through or along the edge of a blocked |
| 914. | space. Remember that when tracing a line along the edge | 910. | space. Remember that when tracing a line along the edge |
| 915. | of a blocked space, the target space is not in line of sight. | 911. | of a blocked space, the target space is not in line of sight. |
| 916. | The zombie is not in Jain's line of sight and she cannot | 912. | The zombie is not in Jain's line of sight and she cannot |
| 917. | target it with her attack. | 913. | target it with her attack. |
| 918. | 1 | 914. | 1 |
| 919. | 2 | 915. | 2 |
| 920. | 13 | 916. | 13 |
| 921. | COUNTING SPACES | 917. | COUNTING SPACES |
| 922. | Some abilities require players to count the spaces from a figure to the | 918. | Some abilities require players to count the spaces from a figure to the |
| 923. | target of the ability. When counting spaces for attacks and abilities, | 919. | target of the ability. When counting spaces for attacks and abilities, |
| 924. | players ignore any non-obstacle terrain in those spaces (see “Terrain” on | 920. | players ignore any non-obstacle terrain in those spaces (see “Terrain” on |
| 925. | page 18). The player just needs to verify that his target is in range for | 921. | page 18). The player just needs to verify that his target is in range for |
| 926. | the ability to reach the target. If an ability affects figures within a specified | 922. | the ability to reach the target. If an ability affects figures within a specified |
| 927. | number of spaces, line of sight is not needed unless specifically noted. | 923. | number of spaces, line of sight is not needed unless specifically noted. |
| 928. | However, when counting spaces for an ability, players cannot count spaces | 924. | However, when counting spaces for an ability, players cannot count spaces |
| 929. | through a door because the spaces are not considered adjacent. | 925. | through a door because the spaces are not considered adjacent. |
| 930. | 4. SPEND SURGES | 926. | 4. SPEND SURGES |
| 931. | If there are any surge results (�) obtained during the attack roll, the | 927. | If there are any surge results (�) obtained during the attack roll, the |
| 932. | attacking player may spend these surges on different abilities. Weapons, | 928. | attacking player may spend these surges on different abilities. Weapons, |
| 933. | skills, hero abilities, and items may all have surge abilities for the attacking | 929. | skills, hero abilities, and items may all have surge abilities for the attacking |
| 934. | player to choose from. An attacking monster can spend surges to trigger | 930. | player to choose from. An attacking monster can spend surges to trigger |
| 935. | certain abilities listed on its Monster card (see “Monster Card Anatomy” | 931. | certain abilities listed on its Monster card (see “Monster Card Anatomy” |
| 936. | on page 16). | 932. | on page 16). |
| 937. | Each individual � rolled during the attack roll may be spent once to | 933. | Each individual � rolled during the attack roll may be spent once to |
| 938. | trigger surge abilities. Each surge ability may only be triggered once per | 934. | trigger surge abilities. Each surge ability may only be triggered once per |
| 939. | attack. However, if the attacker has access to two different surge abilities | 935. | attack. However, if the attacker has access to two different surge abilities |
| 940. | with identical effects, he can trigger both effects if he obtained enough | 936. | with identical effects, he can trigger both effects if he obtained enough |
| 941. | �results. | 937. | �results. |
| 942. | Up to one unused � may be used by an attacking hero to recover one | 938. | Up to one unused � may be used by an attacking hero to recover one |
| 943. | fatigue. Monsters cannot use a � to recover fatigue. | 939. | fatigue. Monsters cannot use a � to recover fatigue. |
| 944. | Note: Surge abilities may only be triggered during attacks unless | 940. | Note: Surge abilities may only be triggered during attacks unless |
| 945. | otherwise specified. | 941. | otherwise specified. |
| 946. | Example: Grisban the Thirsty obtains two � results from his attack roll. | 942. | Example: Grisban the Thirsty obtains two � results from his attack roll. |
| 947. | His Chipped Greataxe has two different surge abilities that have the same | 943. | His Chipped Greataxe has two different surge abilities that have the same |
| 948. | effect (“�: +1 �”). He decides to spend one � from his attack roll to | 944. | effect (“�: +1 �”). He decides to spend one � from his attack roll to |
| 949. | trigger one of the abilities on his Chipped Greataxe. He could trigger the | 945. | trigger one of the abilities on his Chipped Greataxe. He could trigger the |
| 950. | second surge ability to add another “+1 �” to his attack, but he would | 946. | second surge ability to add another “+1 �” to his attack, but he would |
| 951. | rather recover fatigue. He decides to spend his remaining � to recover one | 947. | rather recover fatigue. He decides to spend his remaining � to recover one |
| 952. | fatigue. | 948. | fatigue. |
| 953. | 5. DEAL DAMAGE | 949. | 5. DEAL DAMAGE |
| 954. | The target of an attack has the chance to cancel some or all of the damage | 950. | The target of an attack has the chance to cancel some or all of the damage |
| 955. | from the attack. The defending player adds up all the � results in his | 951. | from the attack. The defending player adds up all the � results in his |
| 956. | defense pool. Each � result cancels one damage (�) from the attack. Any | 952. | defense pool. Each � result cancels one damage (�) from the attack. Any |
| 957. | damage not canceled by a � is suffered by the defending figure. Ignore any | 953. | damage not canceled by a � is suffered by the defending figure. Ignore any |
| 958. | excess � results. | 954. | excess � results. |
| 959. | The defending player tracks the damage by placing damage tokens on his | 955. | The defending player tracks the damage by placing damage tokens on his |
| 960. | Hero sheet (in the case of heroes) or near the monster figure (in the case | 956. | Hero sheet (in the case of heroes) or near the monster figure (in the case |
| 961. | of the overlord). If this damage ever equals or exceeds the figure’s Health, | 957. | of the overlord). If this damage ever equals or exceeds the figure’s Health, |
| 962. | the figure is defeated (see “Defeated” on page 15). | 958. | the figure is defeated (see “Defeated” on page 15). |
| 963. | Example: Avric Albright attacks a goblin archer on his turn, obtaining three | 959. | Example: Avric Albright attacks a goblin archer on his turn, obtaining three |
| 964. | � results from his attack roll. The overlord rolls the defense pool for the | 960. | � results from his attack roll. The overlord rolls the defense pool for the |
| 965. | goblin archer, obtaining two � results. Since only two � results are canceled, | 961. | goblin archer, obtaining two � results. Since only two � results are canceled, |
| 966. | the goblin archer suffers one damage. The overlord player takes one damage | 962. | the goblin archer suffers one damage. The overlord player takes one damage |
| 967. | token from the supply and places it near the goblin archer’s figure. | 963. | token from the supply and places it near the goblin archer’s figure. |
| 968. | Note: Defense dice are used to cancel damage only during an attack. If | 964. | Note: Defense dice are used to cancel damage only during an attack. If |
| 969. | an ability causes a figure to suffer damage for any other reason, that figure | 965. | an ability causes a figure to suffer damage for any other reason, that figure |
| 970. | cannot roll defense dice to cancel any of that damage. | 966. | cannot roll defense dice to cancel any of that damage. |
| 971. | ATTACK KEYWORDS | 967. | ATTACK KEYWORDS |
| 972. | Some abilities are abbreviated on cards through the use of keywords, | 968. | Some abilities are abbreviated on cards through the use of keywords, |
| 973. | which are explained below. | 969. | which are explained below. |
| 974. | BLAST | 970. | BLAST |
| 975. | On a Blast attack, all spaces adjacent to the targeted space are also affected | 971. | On a Blast attack, all spaces adjacent to the targeted space are also affected |
| 976. | by the attack. The attacker rolls his attack pool once and applies the | 972. | by the attack. The attacker rolls his attack pool once and applies the |
| 977. | result to each affected figure, but each affected figure individually rolls its | 973. | result to each affected figure, but each affected figure individually rolls its |
| 978. | defense pool separately. Only the target space needs to be in range and in | 974. | defense pool separately. Only the target space needs to be in range and in |
| 979. | line of sight of the attacker. Blast attacks affect both enemy and friendly | 975. | line of sight of the attacker. Blast attacks affect both enemy and friendly |
| 980. | figures, and a figure can only be affected by Blast once per attack. | 976. | figures, and a figure can only be affected by Blast once per attack. |
| 981. | PIERCE | 977. | PIERCE |
| 982. | On a Pierce attack, the attack ignores a number of � results generated by | 978. | On a Pierce attack, the attack ignores a number of � results generated by |
| 983. | the defending player (either through their defense roll or other abilities) | 979. | the defending player (either through their defense roll or other abilities) |
| 984. | equal to the rating of Pierce. Pierce from multiple sources are added | 980. | equal to the rating of Pierce. Pierce from multiple sources are added |
| 985. | together, which means that an attack with both “Pierce 1” and “Pierce 2” | 981. | together, which means that an attack with both “Pierce 1” and “Pierce 2” |
| 986. | ignores up to 3 �. | 982. | ignores up to 3 �. |
| 987. | REACH | 983. | REACH |
| 988. | The Reach keyword allows the figure to use a Melee attack to target a | 984. | The Reach keyword allows the figure to use a Melee attack to target a |
| 989. | figure up to two spaces away, rather than only adjacent spaces. The target | 985. | figure up to two spaces away, rather than only adjacent spaces. The target |
| 990. | still needs to be in line of sight. | 986. | still needs to be in line of sight. |
| 991. | Damage and Health | 987. | Damage and Health |
| 992. | Attacks, skills, and abilities can deal damage (�) to heroes and monsters. | 988. | Attacks, skills, and abilities can deal damage (�) to heroes and monsters. |
| 993. | The total amount of damage a hero or a monster can suffer is equal to | 989. | The total amount of damage a hero or a monster can suffer is equal to |
| 994. | its Health (listed on the Hero sheet or Monster card). When a hero or | 990. | its Health (listed on the Hero sheet or Monster card). When a hero or |
| 995. | monster suffers damage equal to its Health, that figure is immediately | 991. | monster suffers damage equal to its Health, that figure is immediately |
| 996. | defeated (see “Defeated” on page 15). Ignore any damage suffered in | 992. | defeated (see “Defeated” on page 15). Ignore any damage suffered in |
| 997. | excess of a figure’s Health. | 993. | excess of a figure’s Health. |
| 998. | Fatigue and Stamina | 994. | Fatigue and Stamina |
| 999. | Heroes voluntarily suffer fatigue (�) in order to use skills or move | 995. | Heroes voluntarily suffer fatigue (�) in order to use skills or move |
| 1000. | additional spaces. To suffer fatigue, the player takes the number of fatigue | 996. | additional spaces. To suffer fatigue, the player takes the number of fatigue |
| 1001. | tokens equal to the cost and places them on his Hero sheet. When using | 997. | tokens equal to the cost and places them on his Hero sheet. When using |
| 1002. | skills or moving, a hero may only suffer fatigue up to an amount equal | 998. | skills or moving, a hero may only suffer fatigue up to an amount equal |
| 1003. | to his Stamina. If any other game effect forces a hero to suffer fatigue in | 999. | to his Stamina. If any other game effect forces a hero to suffer fatigue in |
| 1004. | excess of his Stamina, he instead suffers damage equal to the excess fatigue | 1000. | excess of his Stamina, he instead suffers damage equal to the excess fatigue |
| 1005. | that would have been suffered. | 1001. | that would have been suffered. |
| 1006. | Since monsters do not have a Stamina value, if a monster suffers any | 1002. | Since monsters do not have a Stamina value, if a monster suffers any |
| 1007. | amount of fatigue, it suffers that amount of damage instead. | 1003. | amount of fatigue, it suffers that amount of damage instead. |
| 1008. | Example: Tomble has a Stamina of “5” and has already suffered four fatigue | 1004. | Example: Tomble has a Stamina of “5” and has already suffered four fatigue |
| 1009. | due to various game effects. He would like to use his “Unseen” skill, but this | 1005. | due to various game effects. He would like to use his “Unseen” skill, but this |
| 1010. | skill has a fatigue cost of “2,” which would take Tomble past his Stamina. | 1006. | skill has a fatigue cost of “2,” which would take Tomble past his Stamina. |
| 1011. | As a result, he cannot use the skill. Later, he is struck by Lord Merick’s “Wither” | 1007. | As a result, he cannot use the skill. Later, he is struck by Lady Eliza's "Wail" |
| 1012. | effect, which causes Tomble to suffer two fatigue. He suffers one fatigue and | 1008. | effect, which causes Tomble to suffer two fatigue. He suffers one fatigue and |
| 1013. | one damage, as the second fatigue would take him past his Stamina value. | 1009. | one damage, as the second fatigue would take him past his Stamina value. |
| 1014. | Recovering Damage | 1010. | Recovering Damage |
| 1015. | and Fatigue | 1011. | and Fatigue |
| 1016. | When a hero suffers damage or fatigue, the hero player takes | 1012. | When a hero suffers damage or fatigue, the hero player takes |
| 1017. | the appropriate number of damage or fatigue tokens from the | 1013. | the appropriate number of damage or fatigue tokens from the |
| 1018. | supply and places them on his Hero sheet. If that hero later | 1014. | supply and places them on his Hero sheet. If that hero later |
| 1019. | recovers damage or fatigue, he discards the appropriate number | 1015. | recovers damage or fatigue, he discards the appropriate number |
| 1020. | of damage or fatigue tokens from his Hero sheet and returns | 1016. | of damage or fatigue tokens from his Hero sheet and returns |
| 1021. | them to the supply. | 1017. | them to the supply. |
| 1022. | 14 | 1018. | 14 |
| 1023. | Combat Example | 1019. | Combat Example |
| 1024. | 1. Declare weapon and target: Tomble | 1020. | 1. Declare weapon and target: Tomble |
| 1025. | decides to perform an attack. He declares | 1021. | decides to perform an attack. He declares |
| 1026. | his equipped weapon, which is a Ranged | 1022. | his equipped weapon, which is a Ranged |
| 1027. | weapon, as shown by the icon on the card. | 1023. | weapon, as shown by the icon on the card. |
| 1028. | Since this is a Ranged attack, Tomble may | 1024. | Since this is a Ranged attack, Tomble may |
| 1029. | target any space in his line of sight (see“Line | 1025. | target any space in his line of sight (see“Line |
| 1030. | of Sight” on page 12). He declares his | 1026. | of Sight” on page 12). He declares his |
| 1031. | target to be the master zombie. | 1027. | target to be the master zombie. |
| 1032. | Attack Pool Defense Pool | 1028. | Attack Pool Defense Pool |
| 1033. | 2. Roll Dice: After declaring his weapon and target, Tomble | 1029. | 2. Roll Dice: After declaring his weapon and target, Tomble |
| 1034. | creates his attack pool. The dice used for the attack are listed | 1030. | creates his attack pool. The dice used for the attack are listed |
| 1035. | on the chosen weapon's card. The overlord player creates his | 1031. | on the chosen weapon's card. The overlord player creates his |
| 1036. | defense pool for the attack. Because the zombie is a master | 1032. | defense pool for the attack. Because the zombie is a master |
| 1037. | monster, he references the master section (bottom) of the | 1033. | monster, he references the master section (bottom) of the |
| 1038. | Monster card. Both players simultaneously roll their dice. | 1034. | Monster card. Both players simultaneously roll their dice. |
| 1039. | 3. Check Range: Since this is a Ranged attack, Tomble must | 1035. | 3. Check Range: Since this is a Ranged attack, Tomble must |
| 1040. | roll enough range in order to not miss his target. Starting with | 1036. | roll enough range in order to not miss his target. Starting with |
| 1041. | an adjacent space of his choice, Tomble counts the spaces to his | 1037. | an adjacent space of his choice, Tomble counts the spaces to his |
| 1042. | target. His target is three spaces away. He then adds up the range | 1038. | target. His target is three spaces away. He then adds up the range |
| 1043. | rolled on his attack roll, which is four. Tomble has sufficient | 1039. | rolled on his attack roll, which is four. Tomble has sufficient |
| 1044. | range to hit his target. | 1040. | range to hit his target. |
| 1045. | 4. Spend Surges: Tomble now has a | 1041. | 4. Spend Surges: Tomble now has a |
| 1046. | chance to spend any � rolled on the | 1042. | chance to spend any � rolled on the |
| 1047. | attack roll to trigger any abilities he | 1043. | attack roll to trigger any abilities he |
| 1048. | might have. His weapon card has two | 1044. | might have. His weapon card has two |
| 1049. | abilities listed; “�: +1 Range, +1 �” | 1045. | abilities listed; “�: +1 Range, +1 �” |
| 1050. | and “�: Stun.” He rolled 1 � on his | 1046. | and “�: Stun.” He rolled 1 � on his |
| 1051. | attack roll and decides to spend it to | 1047. | attack roll and decides to spend it to |
| 1052. | deal +1 � on the attack. | 1048. | deal +1 � on the attack. |
| 1053. | 5. Deal Damage: Tomble now counts up all � rolled on the | 1049. | 5. Deal Damage: Tomble now counts up all � rolled on the |
| 1054. | attack, including any abilities that add additional � to the attack. | 1050. | attack, including any abilities that add additional � to the attack. |
| 1055. | Tomble rolled 3 � on his attack roll and spent 1 � to trigger an | 1051. | Tomble rolled 3 � on his attack roll and spent 1 � to trigger an |
| 1056. | ability that added +1 � to the attack, giving him a total of 4 � | 1052. | ability that added +1 � to the attack, giving him a total of 4 � |
| 1057. | for this attack. The overlord counts up all � rolled on his defense | 1053. | for this attack. The overlord counts up all � rolled on his defense |
| 1058. | roll. He only rolled 1 � on his defense roll, canceling 1 � from | 1054. | roll. He only rolled 1 � on his defense roll, canceling 1 � from |
| 1059. | the attack. The master zombie suffers 3 �. Since he has 6 Health, | 1055. | the attack. The master zombie suffers 3 �. Since he has 6 Health, |
| 1060. | he is not defeated by the attack. The overlord places 3 damage | 1056. | he is not defeated by the attack. The overlord places 3 damage |
| 1061. | tokens near the zombie figure. | 1057. | tokens near the zombie figure. |
| 1062. | 4 � – 1 � = 3 � | 1058. | 4 � – 1 � = 3 � |
| 1063. | 1 | 1059. | 1 |
| 1064. | 2 | 1060. | 2 |
| 1065. | 5 | 1061. | 5 |
| 1066. | 1 | 1062. | 1 |
| 1067. | 2 | 1063. | 2 |
| 1068. | 3 | 1064. | 3 |
| 1069. | 3 | 1065. | 3 |
| 1070. | 4 | 1066. | 4 |
| 1071. | 15 | 1067. | 15 |
| 1072. | Defeated | 1068. | Defeated |
| 1073. | When a hero or monster suffers damage equal to or greater than its | 1069. | When a hero or monster suffers damage equal to or greater than its |
| 1074. | Health, it is defeated. Unless specified differently in a given quest, when a | 1070. | Health, it is defeated. Unless specified differently in a given quest, when a |
| 1075. | monster is defeated, it is simply removed from the map and is no longer in | 1071. | monster is defeated, it is simply removed from the map and is no longer in |
| 1076. | play. When a hero is defeated, he is knocked out. | 1072. | play. When a hero is defeated, he is knocked out. If a hero is defeated at |
| | 1073. | any point during his own turn, that hero's turn immediately ends. |
| 1077. | KNOCKED OUT | 1074. | KNOCKED OUT |
| 1078. | When a hero is defeated, he immediately suffers fatigue up to his Stamina, | 1075. | When a hero is defeated, he immediately suffers fatigue up to his Stamina, |
| 1079. | damage up to his Health (if defeated by some other effect), and the | 1076. | damage up to his Health (if defeated by some other effect), and the |
| 1080. | controlling player removes his figure from the map, replacing it with | 1077. | controlling player removes his figure from the map, replacing it with |
| 1081. | one of his hero tokens. The hero player discards any Condition cards he | 1078. | one of his hero tokens. The hero player discards any Condition cards he |
| 1082. | has and the overlord player may immediately draw one Overlord card. | 1079. | has and the overlord player may immediately draw one Overlord card. |
| 1083. | A hero cannot use skills or abilities while knocked out, unless an effect | 1080. | A hero cannot use skills or abilities while knocked out, unless an effect |
| 1084. | specifically allows it. | 1081. | specifically allows it. |
| 1085. | Heroes cannot suffer fatigue past their Stamina value, nor damage past | 1082. | Heroes cannot suffer fatigue past their Stamina value, nor damage past |
| 1086. | their Health value—even when knocked out. A knocked out hero cannot | 1083. | their Health value—even when knocked out. A knocked out hero cannot |
| 1087. | receive any Condition cards and is immune to all attacks and most hero | 1084. | receive any Condition cards and is immune to all attacks and most hero |
| 1088. | abilities. | 1085. | abilities. |
| 1089. | A space containing a knocked out hero (represented by a hero token) is | 1086. | A space containing a knocked out hero (represented by a hero token) is |
| 1090. | considered to be empty to other figures for the purposes of movement. In | 1087. | considered to be empty to other figures for the purposes of movement. In |
| 1091. | other words, any figure may move through and end its movement in that | 1088. | other words, any figure may move through and end its movement in that |
| 1092. | space. Also, knocked out heroes do not block line of sight. | 1089. | space. Also, knocked out heroes do not block line of sight. |
| 1093. | Unless revived by another hero, a knocked out hero may only perform | 1090. | Unless revived by another hero, a knocked out hero may only perform |
| 1094. | one action on his next turn, and that action must be to stand back up (see | 1091. | one action on his next turn, and that action must be to stand back up (see |
| 1095. | “Stand Up” on page 10). | 1092. | “Stand Up” on page 10). |
| 1096. | A knocked out hero may still recover damage from other heroes through | 1093. | A knocked out hero may still recover damage from other heroes through |
| 1097. | the use of skills, potions, and being revived (see “Revive a Hero” on page | 1094. | the use of skills, potions, and being revived (see “Revive a Hero” on page |
| 1098. | 10). If a knocked out hero recovers at least one damage, he immediately | 1095. | 10). If a knocked out hero recovers at least one damage, he immediately |
| 1099. | replaces his hero token with his figure and may perform actions as normal | 1096. | replaces his hero token with his figure and may perform actions as normal |
| 1100. | on his next turn. | 1097. | on his next turn. |
| 1101. | Conditions | 1098. | Conditions |
| 1102. | Some abilities and effects have the chance of inflicting conditions, such as | 1099. | Some abilities and effects have the chance of inflicting conditions, such as |
| 1103. | Poisoned, upon heroes and monsters. Additionally, some attacks have a | 1100. | Poisoned, upon heroes and monsters. Additionally, some attacks have a |
| 1104. | � ability featuring a condition (such as Disease, Immobilize, Poison, or | 1101. | � ability featuring a condition (such as Disease, Immobilize, Poison, or |
| 1105. | Stun). If the attack deals at least 1 �(after rolling defense dice), the target | 1102. | Stun). If the attack deals at least 1 �(after rolling defense dice), the target |
| 1106. | suffers the listed condition. | 1103. | suffers the listed condition. |
| 1107. | When a hero is affected by a condition, the controlling player takes the | 1104. | When a hero is affected by a condition, the controlling player takes the |
| 1108. | corresponding Condition card and places it near his Hero sheet. If a | 1105. | corresponding Condition card and places it near his Hero sheet. If a |
| 1109. | monster is affected by a condition, the overlord player places a condition | 1106. | monster is affected by a condition, the overlord player places a condition |
| 1110. | token next to the monster figure. Refer to the rules on the Condition card | 1107. | token next to the monster figure. Refer to the rules on the Condition card |
| 1111. | for the specific effects of that condition. A figure cannot be affected by | 1108. | for the specific effects of that condition. A figure cannot be affected by |
| 1112. | the same condition more than once at any given time. | 1109. | the same condition more than once at any given time. |
| 1113. | Trading Items | 1110. | Trading Items |
| 1114. | Heroes may give or receive Shop Item cards, Relic cards, and Search | 1111. | Heroes may give or receive Shop Item cards, Relic cards, and Search |
| 1115. | cards to or from each other during a move action. At any point during | 1112. | cards to or from each other during a move action. At any point during |
| 1116. | his move action, a hero may trade any number of Shop Item cards, Relic | 1113. | his move action, a hero may trade any number of Shop Item cards, Relic |
| 1117. | cards, or Search cards with an adjacent hero. Trading does not require an | 1114. | cards, or Search cards with an adjacent hero. Trading does not require an |
| 1118. | additional action or the expense of movement points. | 1115. | additional action or the expense of movement points. |
| 1119. | A hero must still wait to equip any cards he receives until the start of | 1116. | A hero must still wait to equip any cards he receives until the start of |
| 1120. | his next turn. Heroes cannot trade Class cards (including their starting | 1117. | his next turn. Heroes cannot trade Class cards (including their starting |
| 1121. | equipment) with each other. A hero may give another hero a card without | 1118. | equipment) with each other. A hero may give another hero a card without |
| 1122. | receiving one in return; likewise, a hero may receive a card without giving | 1119. | receiving one in return; likewise, a hero may receive a card without giving |
| 1123. | one in return. | 1120. | one in return. |
| 1124. | Carrying Objective Tokens | 1121. | Carrying Objective Tokens |
| 1125. | Certain quests allow heroes or monsters to pick up objective tokens. | 1122. | Certain quests allow heroes or monsters to pick up objective tokens. |
| 1126. | Figures may pick up these objective tokens by performing a special | 1123. | Figures may pick up these objective tokens by performing a special |
| 1127. | action while adjacent to or in the same space as the objective token. The | 1124. | action while adjacent to or in the same space as the objective token. The |
| 1128. | objective token is then placed on either the Hero sheet (if carried by a | 1125. | objective token is then placed on either the Hero sheet (if carried by a |
| 1129. | hero) or on the monster figure’s base (if carried by a monster). While a | 1126. | hero) or on the monster figure’s base (if carried by a monster). While a |
| 1130. | figure is carrying an objective token, no other figure can pick it up. A | 1127. | figure is carrying an objective token, no other figure can pick it up. A |
| 1131. | figure can drop an objective token in an adjacent space by performing an | 1128. | figure can drop an objective token in an adjacent space by performing an |
| 1132. | action. When a figure carrying an objective is defeated, place the token in | 1129. | action. When a figure carrying an objective is defeated, place the token in |
| 1133. | that figure’s space. It may now be picked up by another figure. | 1130. | that figure’s space. It may now be picked up by another figure. |
| 1134. | Heroic Feats | 1131. | Heroic Feats |
| 1135. | Each hero player has access to a heroic feat as listed on his Hero sheet. | 1132. | Each hero player has access to a heroic feat as listed on his Hero sheet. |
| 1136. | These are powerful, once-per-encounter abilities that let hero players do | 1133. | These are powerful, once-per-encounter abilities that let hero players do |
| 1137. | something spectacular. Some heroic feats require an action to perform and | 1134. | something spectacular. Some heroic feats require an action to perform and |
| 1138. | are denoted with a �. Regardless of when it is performed, a heroic feat | 1135. | are denoted with a �. Regardless of when it is performed, a heroic feat |
| 1139. | can only be performed once per encounter. After a hero player performs | 1136. | can only be performed once per encounter. After a hero player performs |
| 1140. | his heroic feat, he flips his Hero sheet facedown to indicate that it has | 1137. | his heroic feat, he flips his Hero sheet facedown to indicate that it has |
| 1141. | been used during this encounter. At the start of the next encounter, the | 1138. | been used during this encounter. At the start of the next encounter, the |
| 1142. | hero player flips his Hero sheet so that his heroic feat is available again. | 1139. | hero player flips his Hero sheet so that his heroic feat is available again. |
| 1143. | Attribute Tests | 1140. | Attribute Tests |
| 1144. | Heroes are often required to test attributes at different points throughout | 1141. | Heroes are often required to test attributes at different points throughout |
| 1145. | the game. All heroes have four attributes listed on their Hero sheets (see | 1142. | the game. All heroes have four attributes listed on their Hero sheets (see |
| 1146. | “Hero Sheet Anatomy” on page 7). To test an attribute, the hero | 1143. | “Hero Sheet Anatomy” on page 7). To test an attribute, the hero |
| 1147. | player must roll one gray defense die and one black defense die together. | 1144. | player must roll one gray defense die and one black defense die together. |
| 1148. | He must roll a number of � equal to or less than his hero’s attribute to | 1145. | He must roll a number of � equal to or less than his hero’s attribute to |
| 1149. | pass the test. Otherwise, he fails the test. The card or ability that requires | 1146. | pass the test. Otherwise, he fails the test. The card or ability that requires |
| 1150. | the attribute test will specify a result dependent upon whether the test | 1147. | the attribute test will specify a result dependent upon whether the test |
| 1151. | passed or failed. | 1148. | passed or failed. |
| 1152. | Lieutenants have attributes and make attribute tests, just like heroes. | 1149. | Lieutenants have attributes and make attribute tests, just like heroes. |
| 1153. | However, minion and master monsters do not have attributes. If a minion | 1150. | However, minion and master monsters do not have attributes. If a minion |
| 1154. | or master monster is required to make an attribute test, it automatically | 1151. | or master monster is required to make an attribute test, it automatically |
| 1155. | fails the test. Remember, cards or abilities that reference defense dice do | 1152. | fails the test. Remember, cards or abilities that reference defense dice do |
| 1156. | not apply to attribute tests unless specifically noted. | 1153. | not apply to attribute tests unless specifically noted. |
| 1157. | Attributes | 1154. | Attributes |
| 1158. | �: Might is a measure of a character’s strength, toughness, and | 1155. | �: Might is a measure of a character’s strength, toughness, and |
| 1159. | his ability to overcome physical obstacles. | 1156. | his ability to overcome physical obstacles. |
| 1160. | �: Knowledge is a measure of a character’s education, | 1157. | �: Knowledge is a measure of a character’s education, |
| 1161. | experience, and general intelligence. | 1158. | experience, and general intelligence. |
| 1162. | �: Willpower is a measure of a character’s mental constitution, | 1159. | �: Willpower is a measure of a character’s mental constitution, |
| 1163. | devotion, and discipline. | 1160. | devotion, and discipline. |
| 1164. | �: Awareness is a measure of a character’s dexterity, vigilance, | 1161. | �: Awareness is a measure of a character’s dexterity, vigilance, |
| 1165. | and perception. | 1162. | and perception. |
| 1166. | Knocked Out Heroes | 1163. | Knocked Out Heroes |
| 1167. | While monster attacks cannot target or affect a knocked out | 1164. | While monster attacks cannot target or affect a knocked out |
| 1168. | hero, hero players may only target a knocked out hero with an | 1165. | hero, hero players may only target a knocked out hero with an |
| 1169. | ability that would allow the knocked out hero to recover any | 1166. | ability that would allow the knocked out hero to recover any |
| 1170. | amount of damage. For this exception, the knocked out hero’s | 1167. | amount of damage. For this exception, the knocked out hero’s |
| 1171. | hero token is treated as a hero even if another figure occupies | 1168. | hero token is treated as a hero even if another figure occupies |
| 1172. | the space containing the hero token. | 1169. | the space containing the hero token. |
| 1173. | 16 | 1170. | 16 |
| 1174. | Overlord Cards | 1171. | Overlord Cards |
| 1175. | Overlord cards represent the different powers of | 1172. | Overlord cards represent the different powers of |
| 1176. | the overlord and provide an element of surprise to | 1173. | the overlord and provide an element of surprise to |
| 1177. | the heroes. The Overlord deck consists of 15 basic | 1174. | the heroes. The Overlord deck consists of 15 basic |
| 1178. | Overlord cards. If players use the Epic Play or | 1175. | Overlord cards. If players use the Epic Play or |
| 1179. | campaign rules, the overlord player may modify | 1176. | campaign rules, the overlord player may modify |
| 1180. | his deck with upgraded cards (see “Spending | 1177. | his deck with upgraded cards (see “Spending |
| 1181. | Experience Points: Overlord” on page 20). | 1178. | Experience Points: Overlord” on page 20). |
| 1182. | At the beginning of his turn, the overlord player | 1179. | At the beginning of his turn, the overlord player |
| 1183. | draws one Overlord card. He adds this card to his | 1180. | draws one Overlord card. He adds this card to his |
| 1184. | hand, which is kept hidden from the hero players. There is no cost to play | 1181. | hand, which is kept hidden from the hero players. There is no cost to play |
| 1185. | an Overlord card and no limit to how many cards the overlord player can | 1182. | an Overlord card and no limit to how many cards the overlord player can |
| 1186. | play during his turn. | 1183. | play during his turn. |
| 1187. | Each card specifies when it may be played. Two Overlord cards with the | 1184. | Each card specifies when it may be played. Two Overlord cards with the |
| 1188. | same name cannot be played on the same target in response to the same | 1185. | same name cannot be played on the same target in response to the same |
| 1189. | triggering condition. After resolving the effects of an Overlord card, place | 1186. | triggering condition. After resolving the effects of an Overlord card, place |
| 1190. | it faceup in the discard pile. | 1187. | it faceup in the discard pile. |
| 1191. | Example: During his turn, the overlord player decides to activate his zombie | 1188. | Example: During his turn, the overlord player decides to activate his zombie |
| 1192. | monster group. After moving one of his zombie figures, he plays “Frenzy” | 1189. | monster group. After moving one of his zombie figures, he plays “Frenzy” |
| 1193. | on that figure, which reads “Play this card on a monster during your turn.” | 1190. | on that figure, which reads “Play this card when activating a monster during your turn.” |
| 1194. | The overlord player cannot play an additional “Frenzy” on that particular | 1191. | The overlord player cannot play an additional “Frenzy” on that particular |
| 1195. | zombie during his turn. However, he may play another “Frenzy” card on a | 1192. | zombie during his turn. However, he may play another “Frenzy” card on a |
| 1196. | different zombie during his turn. | 1193. | different zombie during his turn. |
| 1197. | In certain quests, the overlord player may discard Overlord cards to | 1194. | In certain quests, the overlord player may discard Overlord cards to |
| 1198. | trigger special abilities. Refer to the text in the Quest Guide for any | 1195. | trigger special abilities. Refer to the text in the Quest Guide for any |
| 1199. | special abilities related to the quest. | 1196. | special abilities related to the quest. |
| 1200. | The overlord player has no hand limit for Overlord cards. When the | 1197. | The overlord player has no hand limit for Overlord cards. When the |
| 1201. | overlord player draws the last card from his deck, he simply shuffles the | 1198. | overlord player draws the last card from his deck, he simply shuffles the |
| 1202. | discard pile to create a new deck. | 1199. | discard pile to create a new deck. |
| 1203. | Monsters | 1200. | Monsters |
| 1204. | Monsters are the overlord’s primary weapon against heroes and the tools | 1201. | Monsters are the overlord’s primary weapon against heroes and the tools |
| 1205. | used to complete his objective. Each type of monster has a Monster card | 1202. | used to complete his objective. Each type of monster has a Monster card |
| 1206. | associated with that monster type. Monsters are placed and activated in | 1203. | associated with that monster type. Monsters are placed and activated in |
| 1207. | groups. The size of the monster group is determined by the number of | 1204. | groups. The size of the monster group is determined by the number of |
| 1208. | heroes in the game. Each Monster card lists the number of monsters in a | 1205. | heroes in the game. Each Monster card lists the number of monsters in a |
| 1209. | group based on the number of heroes. All monsters of a given type are | 1206. | group based on the number of heroes. All monsters of a given type are |
| 1210. | considered to be part of the same monster group. Any game effect that | 1207. | considered to be part of the same monster group. Any game effect that |
| 1211. | affects a monster group affects each monster within that group. | 1208. | affects a monster group affects each monster within that group. |
| 1212. | For each monster type in the game, there are two different varieties: | 1209. | For each monster type in the game, there are two different varieties: |
| 1213. | minions and masters. Minions are represented by tan monster figures and | 1210. | minions and masters. Minions are represented by tan monster figures and |
| 1214. | are the basic monsters. Master monsters are represented by red monster | 1211. | are the basic monsters. Master monsters are represented by red monster |
| 1215. | figures and are more powerful than minions. Monster cards list the | 1212. | figures and are more powerful than minions. Monster cards list the |
| 1216. | information for both minion and master monsters of each monster type. | 1213. | information for both minion and master monsters of each monster type. |
| 1217. | Unless playing a campaign or Epic Play, always use Act I Monster cards. | 1214. | Unless playing a campaign or Epic Play, always use Act I Monster cards. |
| 1218. | Large Monsters | 1215. | Large Monsters |
| 1219. | Some monster figures occupy more than one space on the map. These | 1216. | Some monster figures occupy more than one space on the map. These |
| 1220. | are known as large monsters. When determining movement for | 1217. | are known as large monsters. When determining movement for |
| 1221. | large monsters, the overlord player chooses one of the spaces that the | 1218. | large monsters, the overlord player chooses one of the spaces that the |
| 1222. | monster occupies and counts movement from the chosen space as if the | 1219. | monster occupies and counts movement from the chosen space as if the |
| 1223. | figure occupied one space. When the monster ends (or interrupts) its | 1220. | figure occupied one space. When the monster ends (or interrupts) its |
| 1224. | movement, the overlord player places the large monster figure so that one | 1221. | movement, the overlord player places the large monster figure so that one |
| 1225. | of the spaces its base occupies includes the space where the monster ended | 1222. | of the spaces its base occupies includes the space where the monster ended |
| 1226. | its movement. The monster may change the orientation of its base relative | 1223. | its movement. The monster may change the orientation of its base relative |
| 1227. | to its starting position, but if the monster cannot fit its entire base on the | 1224. | to its starting position, but if the monster cannot fit its entire base on the |
| 1228. | map, then it cannot end (or interrupt) its movement in that space. | 1225. | map, then it cannot end (or interrupt) its movement in that space. |
| 1229. | The monster is only considered to have entered the one space in which it | 1226. | The monster is only considered to have entered the one space in which it |
| 1230. | ended its movement. In other words, large monsters “shrink” to move as | 1227. | ended its movement. In other words, large monsters “shrink” to move as |
| 1231. | if they were normal-sized monsters, then “expand” again when they are | 1228. | if they were normal-sized monsters, then “expand” again when they are |
| 1232. | done moving. | 1229. | done moving. |
| 1233. | When large monsters enter a space containing terrain, they are affected | 1230. | When large monsters enter a space containing terrain, they are affected |
| 1234. | just like any single-spaced figure. When large monsters end their | 1231. | just like any single-spaced figure. When large monsters end their |
| 1235. | movement and their bases are placed on terrain that they did not move | 1232. | movement and their bases are placed on terrain that they did not move |
| 1236. | through, refer to the individual terrain rules for what effects, if any, apply | 1233. | through, refer to the individual terrain rules for what effects, if any, apply |
| 1237. | to the large monster. | 1234. | to the large monster. |
| | 1235. | When interrupting a large monster’s movement to perform an action, |
| | 1236. | the overlord must be able to declare the action that the large monster will |
| | 1237. | perform before placing the monster’s figure on the map. |
| 1238. | For an example of large monster movement, see “Large Monster | 1238. | For an example of large monster movement, see “Large Monster |
| 1239. | Movement” on page 17. | 1239. | Movement” on page 17. |
| 1240. | Monster Card Anatomy | 1240. | Monster Card Anatomy |
| 1241. | 1. Characteristics: The top of the card lists the | 1241. | 1. Characteristics: The top of the card lists the |
| 1242. | characteristics (Speed, Health, and Defense) of the | 1242. | characteristics (Speed, Health, and Defense) of the |
| 1243. | minion monster. The bottom of the card lists the same | 1243. | minion monster. The bottom of the card lists the same |
| 1244. | information for the master monster. | 1244. | information for the master monster. |
| 1245. | 2. Abilities: This area lists any abilities the monster has. | 1245. | 2. Abilities: This area lists any abilities the monster has. |
| 1246. | The minion monster abilities are listed in the yellow box | 1246. | The minion monster abilities are listed in the yellow box |
| 1247. | near the top of the card and the master monster abilities | 1247. | near the top of the card and the master monster abilities |
| 1248. | are listed in the red box near the bottom of the card. | 1248. | are listed in the red box near the bottom of the card. |
| 1249. | 3. Dice: This area shows the dice types used when the | 1249. | 3. Dice: This area shows the dice types used when the |
| 1250. | monster performs an attack. The dice for the minion | 1250. | monster performs an attack. The dice for the minion |
| 1251. | monster are listed above the art and the dice for the | 1251. | monster are listed above the art and the dice for the |
| 1252. | master monster are listed under the monster name. | 1252. | master monster are listed under the monster name. |
| 1253. | 4. Attack Type Icon: This icon shows the type of attack | 1253. | 4. Attack Type Icon: This icon shows the type of attack |
| 1254. | (Melee or Ranged) the monster has. | 1254. | (Melee or Ranged) the monster has. |
| 1255. | 5. Monster Name: This area lists the name of the monster. | 1255. | 5. Monster Name: This area lists the name of the monster. |
| 1256. | 6. Act Icon: This icon shows the Act (I or II) in which the | 1256. | 6. Act Icon: This icon shows the Act (I or II) in which the |
| 1257. | Monster card is used. | 1257. | Monster card is used. |
| 1258. | 7. Trait Icons: This area in the upper corners of the card | 1258. | 7. Trait Icons: This area in the upper corners of the card |
| 1259. | back lists the monster trait icons. | 1259. | back lists the monster trait icons. |
| 1260. | 8. Ability Rules: This area explains the full details of the | 1260. | 8. Ability Rules: This area explains the full details of the |
| 1261. | monster’s abilities. | 1261. | monster’s abilities. |
| 1262. | 9. Monster Group: This section displays the monster | 1262. | 9. Monster Group: This section displays the monster |
| 1263. | group limit, depending on the number of heroes playing | 1263. | group limit, depending on the number of heroes playing |
| 1264. | (see Quest Guide). The number of heroes is represented | 1264. | (see Quest Guide). The number of heroes is represented |
| 1265. | by the gray silhouettes. The yellow box shows the | 1265. | by the gray silhouettes. The yellow box shows the |
| 1266. | number of minion monsters in the group, and the | 1266. | number of minion monsters in the group, and the |
| 1267. | orange box shows the number of master monsters. | 1267. | orange box shows the number of master monsters. |
| 1268. | Monster card front Monster card back | 1268. | Monster card front Monster card back |
| 1269. | 5 | 1269. | 5 |
| 1270. | 3 5 | 1270. | 3 5 |
| 1271. | 4 6 | 1271. | 4 6 |
| 1272. | 1 6 | 1272. | 1 6 |
| 1273. | 1 | 1273. | 1 |
| 1274. | 2 | 1274. | 2 |
| 1275. | 2 7 | 1275. | 2 7 |
| 1276. | 8 | 1276. | 8 |
| 1277. | 9 | 1277. | 9 |
| 1278. | 3 | 1278. | 3 |
| 1279. | 7 | 1279. | 7 |
| 1280. | 17 | 1280. | 17 |
| 1281. | Lieutenants | 1281. | Lieutenants |
| 1282. | Lieutenants are powerful characters controlled by the overlord player. | 1282. | Lieutenants are powerful characters controlled by the overlord player. |
| 1283. | The Quest Guide specifies which, if any, lieutenant to use and any special | 1283. | The Quest Guide specifies which, if any, lieutenant to use and any special |
| 1284. | rules concerning the lieutenant in that particular quest. Lieutenants | 1284. | rules concerning the lieutenant in that particular quest. Lieutenants |
| 1285. | are represented on the map by lieutenant tokens, but they are treated | 1285. | are represented on the map by lieutenant tokens, but they are treated |
| 1286. | as monster figures for all purposes—including figure activations, unless | 1286. | as monster figures for all purposes—including figure activations, unless |
| 1287. | specified otherwise. Lieutenants have attributes and perform attribute | 1287. | specified otherwise. Lieutenants have attributes and perform attribute |
| 1288. | tests, just like heroes. Like Monster cards, Lieutenant cards also list the | 1288. | tests, just like heroes. Like Monster cards, Lieutenant cards also list the |
| 1289. | dice used when lieutenants attack or defend. Each lieutenant is treated as | 1289. | dice used when lieutenants attack or defend. Each lieutenant is treated as |
| 1290. | its own monster group. | 1290. | its own monster group. |
| 1291. | Familiars | 1291. | Familiars |
| 1292. | Some hero abilities and class skills give heroes | 1292. | Some hero abilities and class skills give heroes |
| 1293. | control over creatures known as familiars. These | 1293. | control over creatures known as familiars. These |
| 1294. | familiars are represented by a token on the map | 1294. | familiars are represented by a token on the map |
| 1295. | and cannot be targeted or affected by any attack | 1295. | and cannot be targeted or affected by any attack |
| 1296. | (unless otherwise noted, see “Familiars Treated as | 1296. | (unless otherwise noted, see “Familiars Treated as |
| 1297. | Figures” on page 18). | 1297. | Figures” on page 18). |
| 1298. | A hero player may activate each familiar his hero controls once during | 1298. | A hero player may activate each familiar his hero controls once during |
| 1299. | his hero turn (either before or after resolving all of his hero’s actions). | 1299. | his hero turn (either before or after resolving all of his hero’s actions). |
| 1300. | Activating a familiar does not require an action, but it may not interrupt | 1300. | Activating a familiar does not require an action, but it may not interrupt |
| 1301. | any other action. Essentially, a hero player with a familiar must choose | 1301. | any other action. Essentially, a hero player with a familiar must choose |
| 1302. | whether to activate his hero first or his familiar first. Regardless, both may | 1302. | whether to activate his hero first or his familiar first. Regardless, both may |
| 1303. | be activated during his turn. | 1303. | be activated during his turn. |
| 1304. | When activated, a familiar may perform a move action following the same | 1304. | When activated, a familiar may perform a move action following the same |
| 1305. | rules as heroes. Familiars treat any special terrain (other than obstacles) | 1305. | rules as heroes. Familiars treat any special terrain (other than obstacles) |
| 1306. | as water during their movement. The familiar may perform additional | 1306. | as water during their movement. The familiar may perform additional |
| 1307. | types of actions during its activation, as noted on its Familiar card. These | 1307. | types of actions during its activation, as noted on its Familiar card. These |
| 1308. | additional actions, unless otherwise noted, may be performed in addition | 1308. | additional actions, unless otherwise noted, may be performed in addition |
| 1309. | to the move action and may interrupt the move action in a way similar to | 1309. | to the move action and may interrupt the move action in a way similar to |
| 1310. | hero move actions. If no such other actions are noted, then all the familiar | 1310. | hero move actions. If no such other actions are noted, then all the familiar |
| 1311. | can do on its turn is move up to its Speed value. | 1311. | can do on its turn is move up to its Speed value. |
| 1312. | Normally, a space containing a familiar does not block line of sight or | 1312. | Normally, a space containing a familiar does not block line of sight or |
| 1313. | movement, unless otherwise noted on its Familiar card. Any figure may | 1313. | movement, unless otherwise noted on its Familiar card. Any figure may |
| 1314. | end its movement in a space with a familiar. Likewise, a familiar may end | 1314. | end its movement in a space with a familiar. Likewise, a familiar may end |
| 1315. | its movement in a space containing a figure. | 1315. | its movement in a space containing a figure. |
| 1316. | Example: During her turn, Widow Tarha decides to activate her Reanimate | 1316. | Example: During her turn, Widow Tarha decides to activate her Reanimate |
| 1317. | before her activation. Tarha moves the Reanimate up to its Speed of “3,” | 1317. | before her activation. Tarha moves the Reanimate up to its Speed of “3,” |
| 1318. | attacks a barghest, and then proceeds with her activation. | 1318. | attacks a barghest, and then proceeds with her activation. |
| 1319. | Large Monster Movement | 1319. | Large Monster Movement |
| 1320. | 1. The overlord player has just attacked Widow Tarha | 1320. | 1. The overlord player has just attacked Widow Tarha |
| 1321. | with his master ettin. He then decides to move the ettin. | 1321. | with his master ettin. He then decides to move the ettin. |
| 1322. | 2. The ettin has a Speed of “3,” so the overlord player | 1322. | 2. The ettin has a Speed of “3,” so the overlord player |
| 1323. | chooses a space occupied by the ettin to count | 1323. | chooses a space occupied by the ettin to count |
| 1324. | movement from and counts three spaces. With the ettin | 1324. | movement from and counts three spaces. With the ettin |
| 1325. | out of the way, the overlord may now move his shadow | 1325. | out of the way, the overlord may now move his shadow |
| 1326. | dragon into a space adjacent to Tarha. | 1326. | dragon into a space adjacent to Tarha. |
| 1327. | 3. The shadow dragon also has a Speed of “3,” so the | 1327. | 3. The shadow dragon also has a Speed of “3,” so the |
| 1328. | overlord counts three spaces from one of the spaces the | 1328. | overlord counts three spaces from one of the spaces the |
| 1329. | shadow dragon occupies (of his own choice) and, with | 1329. | shadow dragon occupies (of his own choice) and, with |
| 1330. | the ettin now in the other corner of the tile, there are | 1330. | the ettin now in the other corner of the tile, there are |
| 1331. | enough free spaces for the shadow dragon to end its | 1331. | enough free spaces for the shadow dragon to end its |
| 1332. | movement adjacent to Widow Tarha. | 1332. | movement adjacent to Widow Tarha. |
| 1333. | Lieutenant Card Anatomy | 1333. | Lieutenant Card Anatomy |
| 1334. | 1. Name: This area lists the name of the lieutenant. | 1334. | 1. Name: This area lists the name of the lieutenant. |
| 1335. | 2. Attributes: This area lists all the attributes for the | 1335. | 2. Attributes: This area lists all the attributes for the |
| 1336. | lieutenant (Might, Knowledge, Willpower, and | 1336. | lieutenant (Might, Knowledge, Willpower, and |
| 1337. | Awareness). | 1337. | Awareness). |
| 1338. | 3. Abilities: This area lists all the abilities for the | 1338. | 3. Abilities: This area lists all the abilities for the |
| 1339. | lieutenant. | 1339. | lieutenant. |
| 1340. | 4. Characteristics: This area lists the characteristics | 1340. | 4. Characteristics: This area lists the characteristics |
| 1341. | (Speed, Health, and Defense) of the lieutenant. The | 1341. | (Speed, Health, and Defense) of the lieutenant. The |
| 1342. | lieutenant's characteristics differ depending on the | 1342. | lieutenant's characteristics differ depending on the |
| 1343. | number of heroes playing (represented by the gray | 1343. | number of heroes playing (represented by the gray |
| 1344. | silhouettes). | 1344. | silhouettes). |
| 1345. | 5. Attack Type Icon: This icon shows the type of attack | 1345. | 5. Attack Type Icon: This icon shows the type of attack |
| 1346. | (Melee or Ranged) the lieutenant has. | 1346. | (Melee or Ranged) the lieutenant has. |
| 1347. | 6. Dice: This area lists the dice use by the lieutenant when | 1347. | 6. Dice: This area lists the dice use by the lieutenant when |
| 1348. | performing an attack. | 1348. | performing an attack. |
| 1349. | 7. Act Icon: This icon shows the Act (I or II) in which the | 1349. | 7. Act Icon: This icon shows the Act (I or II) in which the |
| 1350. | Lieutenant card is used. | 1350. | Lieutenant card is used. |
| 1351. | 8. Ability Rules: This area explains the full details of the | 1351. | 8. Ability Rules: This area explains the full details of the |
| 1352. | lieutenant’s abilities. | 1352. | lieutenant’s abilities. |
| 1353. | Familiar token | 1353. | Familiar token |
| 1354. | 2 | 1354. | 2 |
| 1355. | 1 | 1355. | 1 |
| 1356. | 1 | 1356. | 1 |
| 1357. | 2 | 1357. | 2 |
| 1358. | 3 | 1358. | 3 |
| 1359. | Lieutenant card front Lieutenant card back | 1359. | Lieutenant card front Lieutenant card back |
| 1360. | 1 | 1360. | 1 |
| 1361. | 6 | 1361. | 6 |
| 1362. | 1 | 1362. | 1 |
| 1363. | 2 | 1363. | 2 |
| 1364. | 3 | 1364. | 3 |
| 1365. | 4 | 1365. | 4 |
| 1366. | 5 7 | 1366. | 5 7 |
| 1367. | 8 | 1367. | 8 |
| 1368. | 7 | 1368. | 7 |
| 1369. | 18 | 1369. | 18 |
| 1370. | FAMILIARS TREATED AS FIGURES | 1370. | FAMILIARS TREATED AS FIGURES |
| 1371. | Some familiars, such as the Reanimate, are treated as figures (as indicated | 1371. | Some familiars, such as the Reanimate, are treated as figures (as indicated |
| 1372. | by its Familiar card). These familiars block line of sight and movement, | 1372. | by its Familiar card). These familiars block line of sight and movement, |
| 1373. | but are considered friendly figures for hero movement. They may be | 1373. | but are considered friendly figures for hero movement. They may be |
| 1374. | targeted and affected by monster attacks, hero abilities, and Overlord | 1374. | targeted and affected by monster attacks, hero abilities, and Overlord |
| 1375. | cards that target a hero. Similar to monsters, if they are required to | 1375. | cards that target a hero. Similar to monsters, if they are required to |
| 1376. | make an attribute test, they automatically fail. Unlike normal familiars, | 1376. | make an attribute test, they automatically fail. Unlike normal familiars, |
| 1377. | these types of familiars are susceptible to the effects of terrain during | 1377. | these types of familiars are susceptible to the effects of terrain during |
| 1378. | their movement and may be affected by conditions. When a familiar is | 1378. | their movement and may be affected by conditions. When a familiar is |
| 1379. | defeated, remove it from the map. | 1379. | defeated, remove it from the map. |
| 1380. | Terrain | 1380. | Terrain |
| 1381. | Some spaces on the map have a terrain type as defined by the color-coded | 1381. | Some spaces on the map have a terrain type as defined by the color-coded |
| 1382. | line around the space or spaces. These spaces have effects on gameplay as | 1382. | line around the space or spaces. These spaces have effects on gameplay as |
| 1383. | listed below. Sometimes a colored line will surround multiple spaces. All | 1383. | listed below. Sometimes a colored line will surround multiple spaces. All |
| 1384. | spaces surrounded by a colored line follow the rules for that terrain type. | 1384. | spaces surrounded by a colored line follow the rules for that terrain type. |
| 1385. | Examples of the artwork are also listed below. Many map tiles also feature | 1385. | Examples of the artwork are also listed below. Many map tiles also feature |
| 1386. | artwork that does not directly affect gameplay. All spaces on a map tile | 1386. | artwork that does not directly affect gameplay. All spaces on a map tile |
| 1387. | that are not surrounded by a specific colored line as listed here are treated | 1387. | that are not surrounded by a specific colored line as listed here are treated |
| 1388. | as normal spaces regardless of the artwork. | 1388. | as normal spaces regardless of the artwork. |
| 1389. | Obstacles | 1389. | Obstacles |
| 1390. | Obstacles are defined by a red line surrounding | 1390. | Obstacles are defined by a red line surrounding |
| 1391. | their spaces. These spaces are treated as blocked | 1391. | their spaces. These spaces are treated as blocked |
| 1392. | spaces; they block movement and line of sight. | 1392. | spaces; they block movement and line of sight. |
| 1393. | Water | 1393. | Water |
| 1394. | Water spaces are defined by a blue line | 1394. | Water spaces are defined by a blue line |
| 1395. | surrounding them. A space containing water | 1395. | surrounding them. A space containing water |
| 1396. | costs two movement points to enter (instead of | 1396. | costs two movement points to enter (instead of |
| 1397. | the normal cost of one). Any figure entering a | 1397. | the normal cost of one). Any figure entering a |
| 1398. | water space must spend two movement points to | 1398. | water space must spend two movement points to |
| 1399. | enter or it cannot enter that space. When a large | 1399. | enter or it cannot enter that space. When a large |
| 1400. | monster ends its movement adjacent to a water | 1400. | monster ends its movement adjacent to a water |
| 1401. | space, it may freely place its base in the water | 1401. | space, it may freely place its base in the water |
| 1402. | spaces without suffering any movement penalty. | 1402. | spaces without suffering any movement penalty. |
| 1403. | Pit | 1403. | Pit |
| 1404. | Pit spaces are defined by a green line surrounding | 1404. | Pit spaces are defined by a green line surrounding |
| 1405. | them. If a figure enters a space containing a pit, | 1405. | them. Each time a figure enters a pit space, |
| 1406. | that figure falls into the pit, suffers two damage, | 1406. | that figure suffers 2 �. A figure in a pit space cannot |
| 1407. | and ends its move action. A figure in a pit only | 1407. | spend movement points. Other game effects |
| 1408. | has line of sight to adjacent figures, and only | 1408. | that move a figure a number of spaces or place |
| 1409. | adjacent figures have line of sight to a figure in | 1409. | a figure in a different space without spending |
| 1410. | a pit. While in a pit, the only action the figure can perform is a special | 1410. | movement points can be used to exit a pit space. A figure in a pit space only |
| 1411. | action to climb out of the pit. After performing one action to climb out of | 1411. | has line of sight to adjacent figures, and only figures adjacent to a |
| 1412. | the pit, place the figure in the closest available empty adjacent space of the | 1412. | pit space have line of sight to a figure in that pit space. As an action, a |
| 1413. | controlling player’s choice. Figures cannot jump over a pit space. Large | 1413. | figure in a pit space may remove his figure from the map and place it in |
| 1414. | monsters are only affected by pits if they end their movement and all | 1414. | an adjacent empty space; if there is no adjacent empty space, the figure |
| 1415. | spaces they occupy are pit spaces. | 1415. | cannot perform this action. Large monsters suffer the effects of entering |
| | 1416. | and being in a pit space only if their movement ends or is interrupted so |
| | 1417. | that each space they occupy is a pit space. |
| 1416. | Lava | 1418. | Lava |
| 1417. | Lava spaces are defined by a yellow line | 1419. | Lava spaces are defined by a yellow line |
| 1418. | surrounding them. A figure entering a space | 1420. | surrounding them. A figure entering a space |
| 1419. | containing lava immediately suffers one damage. | 1421. | containing lava immediately suffers one damage. |
| 1420. | Any figure that ends its turn in a lava space is | 1422. | Any figure that ends its turn in a lava space is |
| 1421. | immediately defeated. Heroes that are defeated | 1423. | immediately defeated. Heroes that are defeated |
| 1422. | in this way place their hero token in the nearest | 1424. | in this way place their hero token in the nearest |
| 1423. | empty space (from where they were defeated) | 1425. | empty space (from where they were defeated) |
| 1424. | that does not contain lava. A large monster | 1426. | that does not contain lava. A large monster |
| 1425. | is immediately defeated only if all spaces it | 1427. | is immediately defeated only if all spaces it |
| 1426. | occupies are lava spaces. | 1428. | occupies are lava spaces. |
| 1427. | Quests | 1429. | Quests |
| 1428. | The Quest Guide contains 20 unique quests. Sixteen of these quests may | 1430. | The Quest Guides contain nineteen unique quests. Sixteen of these quests may |
| 1429. | be played individually, each in a single game session. The special Interlude | 1431. | be played individually, each in a single game session. The special Interlude |
| 1430. | and Finale quests in the Quest Guide can only be played as part of the | 1432. | and Finale quests in the Quest Guide can only be played as part of the |
| 1431. | campaign (see “Campaign Rules” on page 19) and are not intended to | 1433. | campaign (see “Campaign Rules” on page 19) and are not intended to |
| 1432. | be played as single game sessions. | 1434. | be played as single game sessions. |
| 1433. | Each quest has a unique map setup, as well as rules specific to that | 1435. | Each quest has a unique map setup, as well as rules specific to that |
| 1434. | quest. Most quests include multiple parts known as encounters. Each | 1436. | quest. Some quests include multiple parts known as encounters. Each |
| 1435. | encounter within a quest has its own map layout, rules, and objectives. | 1437. | encounter within a quest has its own map layout, rules, and objectives. |
| 1436. | The Quest Guide lists the objectives for both the hero players and | 1438. | The Quest Guide lists the objectives for both the hero players and |
| 1437. | the overlord player. When one side completes its objective, the quest | 1439. | the overlord player. When one side completes its objective, the quest |
| 1438. | immediately transitions to the next encounter, or ends if the players are | 1440. | immediately transitions to the next encounter, or ends if the players are |
| 1439. | already on the last encounter. | 1441. | already on the last encounter. |
| 1440. | When players transition from one encounter of a quest to another, they | 1442. | When players transition from one encounter of a quest to another, they |
| 1441. | perform the following steps: | 1443. | perform the following steps: |
| 1442. | • Heroes keep all damage suffered during Encounter 1. | 1444. | • Heroes keep all damage suffered during Encounter 1. |
| 1443. | • Heroes recover all fatigue suffered during Encounter 1. | 1445. | • Heroes recover all fatigue suffered during Encounter 1. |
| 1444. | • Heroes keep all conditions they had at the end of Encounter 1. | 1446. | • Heroes keep all conditions they had at the end of Encounter 1. |
| 1445. | • Each hero player flips his Hero sheet faceup. | 1447. | • Each hero player flips his Hero sheet faceup. |
| 1446. | • Heroes keep all search cards; any flipped cards remain flipped. | 1448. | • Heroes keep all search cards; any flipped cards remain flipped. |
| 1447. | • Any knocked out heroes may perform a stand up action for free. | 1449. | • Any knocked out heroes may perform a stand up action for free. |
| 1448. | • The overlord player keeps his current hand of Overlord cards. | 1450. | • The overlord player keeps his current hand of Overlord cards. |
| 1449. | • Players disassemble the map for Encounter 1 and refer to the Quest | 1451. | • Players disassemble the map for Encounter 1 and refer to the Quest |
| 1450. | Guide in order to set up the map for Encounter 2. | 1452. | Guide in order to set up the map for Encounter 2. |
| 1451. | The last encounter of a quest ends when one side meets the victory | 1453. | The last encounter of a quest ends when one side meets the victory |
| 1452. | condition. | 1454. | condition. |
| | 1455. | Two-Hero Games |
| | 1456. | When playing with two heroes, the heroes receive an additional advantage. |
| | 1457. | Once during each hero’s turn, that hero may perform one attack that does |
| | 1458. | not require an action. This attack cannot be a special action that includes |
| | 1459. | an attack ("Rage" or "Exploding Rune" for example); the attack must be |
| | 1460. | a regular attack action. This attack can only be performed during the |
| | 1461. | “Perform Actions” step of the hero turn, and can be performed before or |
| | 1462. | after either of his actions. |
| | 1463. | At the end of each hero's turn, if that hero did not or could not perform |
| | 1464. | the free attack during his turn, he may instead recover 2 �. |
| 1453. | Two-player Game | 1465. | Two-player Game |
| 1454. | In a two-player game, the hero player controls two heroes. Each hero | 1466. | In a two-player game, the hero player controls two heroes. Each hero |
| 1455. | takes his turn independently and is treated as if he is an individual hero | 1467. | takes his turn independently and is treated as if he is an individual hero |
| 1456. | controlled by a different player. The only difference is that the same player | 1468. | controlled by a different player. The only difference is that the same player |
| 1457. | makes all decisions for both heroes. | 1469. | makes all decisions for both heroes. |
| 1458. | The Golden Rules | 1470. | The Golden Rules |
| 1459. | There are a few very important rules that players should always | 1471. | There are a few very important rules that players should always |
| 1460. | keep in mind when playing Descent: Journeys in the Dark | 1472. | keep in mind when playing Descent: Journeys in the Dark |
| 1461. | Second Edition. These rules are as follows: | 1473. | Second Edition. These rules are as follows: |
| 1462. | • Many quest rules listed in the Quest Guide come | 1474. | • Some cards and abilities come |
| 1463. | in direct conflict with the rules found in this | 1475. | in direct conflict with the rules found in this |
| 1464. | rulebook. The quest rules listed in the Quest Guide | 1476. | rulebook. Cards and abilities |
| 1465. | take precedence over the rules in this rulebook. | 1477. | take precedence over the rules in this rulebook. |
| 1466. | Furthermore, some cards and abilities will come in | 1478. | Furthermore, many quest rules listed in the Quest Guides come in |
| 1467. | direct conflict with rules found in this rulebook and | 1479. | direct conflict with cards, abilities, and the rules found in this rulebook. |
| 1468. | the Quest Guide. Cards and abilities take precedence | 1480. | The quest rules listed in the Quest Guides take precedence |
| 1469. | over both the Quest Guide and this rulebook. | 1481. | over cards, abilities, and the rulebook. |
| 1470. | • Timing conflicts may arise when two or more players | 1482. | • Timing conflicts may arise when two or more players |
| 1471. | wish to use an ability with the same triggering | 1483. | wish to use an ability with the same triggering |
| 1472. | condition. In these situations, the current player (the | 1484. | condition. In these situations, the current player (the |
| 1473. | player who is currently taking his turn) decides the | 1485. | player who is currently taking his turn) decides the |
| 1474. | order in which the abilities are resolved. | 1486. | order in which the abilities are resolved. |
| 1475. | • Players are not always limited by the number of | 1487. | • Players are not always limited by the number of |
| 1476. | damage, fatigue, or condition tokens found in the | 1488. | damage, fatigue, or condition tokens found in the |
| 1477. | game. If players run out, they may use coins, beads, or | 1489. | game. If players run out, they may use coins, beads, or |
| 1478. | any other suitable replacements. | 1490. | any other suitable replacements. |
| 1479. | 19 | 1491. | 19 |
| 1480. | Advanced Rules | 1492. | Advanced Rules |
| 1481. | Players now have a basic understanding of how to play Descent: Journeys | 1493. | Players now have a basic understanding of how to play Descent: Journeys |
| 1482. | in the Dark Second Edition and may now begin playing the game. The | 1494. | in the Dark Second Edition and may now begin playing the game. The |
| 1483. | following section contains advanced rules such as Epic Play and campaign | 1495. | following section contains advanced rules such as Epic Play and campaign |
| 1484. | rules to enhance the game. | 1496. | rules to enhance the game. |
| 1485. | Epic Play | 1497. | Epic Play |
| 1486. | This optional rule is for players who wish to access high level Class, Shop | 1498. | This optional rule is for players who wish to access high level Class, Shop |
| 1487. | Item, and Overlord cards outside of a campaign setting. When using this | 1499. | Item, and Overlord cards outside of a campaign setting. When using this |
| 1488. | option, all players must agree upon a power level (listed below) after | 1500. | option, all players must agree upon a power level (listed below) after |
| 1489. | choosing a quest. For rules on spending experience points, see “Spend | 1501. | choosing a quest. For rules on spending experience points, see “Spend |
| 1490. | Experience Points” on page 20. | 1502. | Experience Points” on page 20. |
| 1491. | Basic Level: Follow normal setup. | 1503. | Basic Level: Follow normal setup. |
| 1492. | Advanced Level: Each hero receives 3 experience points worth of Class | 1504. | Advanced Level: Each hero receives 3 experience points worth of Class |
| 1493. | cards and 150 gold worth of Act I Shop Item cards (of their choice— | 1505. | cards and 150 gold worth of Act I Shop Item cards (of their choice— |
| 1494. | heroes may share gold). The overlord receives 4 experience points worth | 1506. | heroes may share gold). The overlord receives 4 experience points worth |
| 1495. | of Overlord cards. | 1507. | of Overlord cards. |
| 1496. | Expert Level: Each hero receives 6 experience points worth of Class cards | 1508. | Expert Level: Each hero receives 6 experience points worth of Class cards |
| 1497. | and 250 gold worth of Act I or Act II Shop Item cards (of their choice— | 1509. | and 250 gold worth of Act I or Act II Shop Item cards (of their choice— |
| 1498. | heroes may share gold). The overlord receives 8 experience points worth | 1510. | heroes may share gold). The overlord receives 8 experience points worth |
| 1499. | of Overlord cards. The overlord uses his Act II Monster and Lieutenant | 1511. | of Overlord cards. The overlord uses his Act II Monster and Lieutenant |
| 1500. | cards. | 1512. | cards. |
| 1501. | Campaign Rules | 1513. | Campaign Rules |
| 1502. | This section describes the rules for playing the quests in a series as part of | 1514. | This section describes the rules for playing the quests in a series as part of |
| 1503. | a larger campaign. | 1515. | a larger campaign. |
| 1504. | Campaign Overview | 1516. | Campaign Overview |
| 1505. | The twin baronies of Rhynn and Carthridge lie on the outskirts | 1517. | The lost kingdom of Saradyn has remained hidden and quite for |
| 1506. | of Terrinoth, far from the Free Cities. Baron Greigory often hosts | 1518. | hundreds of years. Only when the heirs are gathered can the |
| 1507. | his friend and ally, Baron Zachareth, at his seat in the capital city | 1519. | throne's power and authority be passed to the next generation. |
| 1508. | of Arhynn, and, over the years the two baronies have aided one | 1520. | Since the death of her father, Lady Eliza Farrow has scoured |
| 1509. | another in times of both war and peace. But now, both baronies | 1521. | the world for the other heirs, ensuring that when the seals to the |
| 1510. | are in peril. Monsters stalk their forests and mountains, moving | 1522. | kingdom are finally broken, only she can inherit its glory. |
| 1511. | with more purpose and coordination than ever before. A new | 1523. | The great fortresses and towers of Saradyn lay in ruins. Its only |
| 1512. | Overlord is rising, a wicked and dangerous foe, hidden in the | 1524. | defense, an ancient order of monks and dwindling militia, stands |
| 1513. | shadows, manipulating events according to his master plan. If the | 1525. | powerless to oppose the mounting darkness that builds just |
| 1514. | Overlord isn’t stopped, Rhynn and Carthridge alike will fall into | 1526. | beyond the borders. Amidst whispers of Eliza's return, a small |
| 1515. | darkness, and the rest of Terrinoth will soon follow. Fortunately, | 1527. | group of monks hurries to secure what aid they can find. Should |
| 1516. | a small group of heroes are on the road to Arhynn… | 1528. | their gambit fail, Eliza's rise to power will not end with Saradyn. |
| | 1529. | Over these next few months, the fate of all of Terrinoth hangs in |
| | 1530. | the balance. The time for heroes has come… |
| 1517. | Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition is designed to be played | 1531. | Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition is designed to be played |
| 1518. | through the course of a campaign over several sessions. The campaign | 1532. | through the course of a campaign over several sessions. The campaign |
| 1519. | follows the adventures of a dedicated group of heroes as they oppose | 1533. | follows the adventures of a dedicated group of heroes as they oppose |
| 1520. | the malevolent overlord through a series of quests. After each quest, the | 1534. | the malevolent overlord through a series of quests. After each quest, the |
| 1521. | heroes and the overlord receive rewards (such as skills, items, Overlord | 1535. | heroes and the overlord receive rewards (such as skills, items, Overlord |
| 1522. | cards, or relics) based on their performance during that quest, which can | 1536. | cards, or relics) based on their performance during that quest, which can |
| 1523. | help them in future quests. The entire campaign is played over two Acts | 1537. | help them in future quests. The entire campaign is played over two Acts |
| 1524. | and builds to a dramatic and exciting finale where the ultimate victor is | 1538. | and builds to a dramatic and exciting finale where the ultimate victor is |
| 1525. | determined! | 1539. | determined! |
| 1526. | This core set of Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition features a | 1540. | This core set of Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition features a |
| 1527. | campaign entitled “The Shadow Rune,” which is described in detail in the | 1541. | campaign entitled “Heirs of Blood,” which is described in detail in the |
| 1528. | included Quest Guide. A complete campaign of “The Shadow Rune” is | 1542. | included Quest Guides. A complete campaign of “Heirs of Blood” is |
| 1529. | played over nine separate quests and will take approximately 20 hours of | 1543. | played over nine separate quests and will take approximately 20 hours of |
| 1530. | gameplay to complete. | 1544. | gameplay to complete. |
| 1531. | Starting a New Campaign | 1545. | Starting a New Campaign |
| 1532. | To start a new campaign, the players must assign roles for the campaign. | 1546. | To start a new campaign, the players must assign roles for the campaign. |
| 1533. | One player takes the role of the overlord. The other players take the roles | 1547. | One player takes the role of the overlord. The other players take the roles |
| 1534. | of the heroes. This process is identical to the rules described in “Setup” | 1548. | of the heroes. This process is identical to the rules described in “Setup” |
| 1535. | on page 4, with exceptions as noted here. It’s important to note that | 1549. | on page 4, with exceptions as noted here. It’s important to note that |
| 1536. | the choices the players make now are permanent for the duration of the | 1550. | the choices the players make now are permanent for the duration of the |
| 1537. | campaign. Make sure that each player is happy with his choice before | 1551. | campaign. Make sure that each player is happy with his choice before |
| 1538. | proceeding, because choosing heroes and classes is only performed at | 1552. | proceeding, because choosing heroes and classes is only performed at |
| 1539. | the start of the campaign. If players cannot agree on which roles to play, | 1553. | the start of the campaign. If players cannot agree on which roles to play, |
| 1540. | randomly determine roles. | 1554. | randomly determine roles. |
| 1541. | New campaigns begin at Basic Level. The heroes have only the basic skill | 1555. | New campaigns begin at Basic Level. The heroes have only the basic skill |
| 1542. | and starting equipment for their class, and the overlord has only his basic | 1556. | and starting equipment for their class, and the overlord has only his basic |
| 1543. | Overlord deck. Note that during the Choose Skills step of setup, hero | 1557. | Overlord deck. Note that during the Choose Skills step of setup, hero |
| 1544. | players do not return their Class deck to the box. Each hero player should | 1558. | players do not return their Class deck to the box. Each hero player should |
| 1545. | keep his Class deck facedown in his play area; he’ll continue to choose | 1559. | keep his Class deck facedown in his play area; he’ll continue to choose |
| 1546. | new skills from this deck as the campaign progresses. | 1560. | new skills from this deck as the campaign progresses. |
| 1547. | THE SHOP ITEM DECK | 1561. | THE SHOP ITEM DECK |
| 1548. | At the beginning of a new campaign, separate the Shop Item deck into | 1562. | At the beginning of a new campaign, separate the Shop Item deck into |
| 1549. | two piles: Act I and Act II. Place the Act II Item cards back in the game | 1563. | two piles: Act I and Act II. Place the Act II Item cards back in the game |
| 1550. | box. They will not be needed until the campaign moves into Act II (see | 1564. | box. They will not be needed until the campaign moves into Act II (see |
| 1551. | “Act II” on page 22). | 1565. | “Act II” on page 22). |
| 1552. | MONSTERS & LIEUTENANTS | 1566. | MONSTERS & LIEUTENANTS |
| 1553. | At the beginning of a new campaign, separate the Monster and | 1567. | At the beginning of a new campaign, separate the Monster and |
| 1554. | Lieutenant cards into two piles: Act I and Act II. Place the Act II cards | 1568. | Lieutenant cards into two piles: Act I and Act II. Place the Act II cards |
| 1555. | back in the game box; they will not be needed until the campaign moves | 1569. | back in the game box; they will not be needed until the campaign moves |
| 1556. | into Act II (see “Act II” on page 22). | 1570. | into Act II (see “Act II” on page 22). |
| 1557. | CAMPAIGN MAP | 1571. | CAMPAIGN MAP |
| 1558. | The last page of the Quest Guide features a map of the land where the | 1572. | The back page of both Quest Guides features a map of the land where the |
| 1559. | campaign takes place. Each quest location is labeled on the map connected | 1573. | campaign takes place. Each quest location is labeled on the map connected |
| 1560. | by paths that the heroes use to travel. Each path has an icon representing | 1574. | by paths that the heroes use to travel. Each path has an icon representing |
| 1561. | what type of travel event might happen while traveling on that path (see | 1575. | what type of travel event might happen while traveling on that path (see |
| 1562. | “Travel” on page 22). | 1576. | “Travel” on page 22). |
| 1563. | Quests in a Campaign | 1577. | Quests in a Campaign |
| 1564. | After player roles, heroes, and classes have been selected, players set up the | 1578. | After player roles, heroes, and classes have been selected, players set up the |
| 1565. | first quest, labeled “First Blood” in the Quest Guide. The introduction | 1579. | first quest, labeled “Acolyte of Saradyn” in the Act I Quest Guide. The introduction |
| 1566. | quest is short, relatively simple, and is an ideal way for new players to | 1580. | quest is short, relatively simple, and is an ideal way for new players to |
| 1567. | learn the game. The first quest, and each quest thereafter, is played exactly | 1581. | learn the game. The first quest, and each quest thereafter, is played exactly |
| 1568. | as normal with few exceptions. However, after each quest, players gain | 1582. | as normal with few exceptions. However, after each quest, players gain |
| 1569. | rewards that they may use to customize or modify their hero or deck. | 1583. | rewards that they may use to customize or modify their hero or deck. |
| 1570. | Ending a Session | 1584. | Ending a Session |
| 1571. | Since a campaign can take up to 20 hours to complete, it is | 1585. | Since a campaign can take up to 20 hours to complete, it is |
| 1572. | intended to be played over the course of several game sessions. | 1586. | intended to be played over the course of several game sessions. |
| 1573. | When the time comes to end the current session, players should | 1587. | When the time comes to end the current session, players should |
| 1574. | record all important information on the Campaign sheet (see | 1588. | record all important information on the Campaign sheet (see |
| 1575. | “Record-Keeping and Storage” on page 21). A good time to | 1589. | “Record-Keeping and Storage” on page 21). A good time to |
| 1576. | end a session is after the Shopping step of the Campaign phase | 1590. | end a session is after the Spend Experience Points step of the Campaign phase |
| 1577. | (see “The Campaign Phase” on page 20). | 1591. | (see “The Campaign Phase” on page 20). |
| 1578. | 20 | 1592. | 20 |
| 1579. | The Campaign Phase | 1593. | The Campaign Phase |
| 1580. | After each quest of a campaign, there is a Campaign phase during which | 1594. | After each quest of a campaign, there is a Campaign phase during which |
| 1581. | players may make decisions on how to upgrade their heroes and prepare | 1595. | players may make decisions on how to upgrade their heroes and prepare |
| 1582. | for the next quest. It is important to note that most quests have two | 1596. | for the next quest. It is important to note that some quests have two |
| 1583. | encounters and the Campaign phase does not take place until the entire | 1597. | encounters and the Campaign phase does not take place until the entire |
| 1584. | quest is finished. During the Campaign phase, all players may spend | 1598. | quest is finished. During the Campaign phase, all players may spend |
| 1585. | experience points to enhance their abilities. Also, the heroes may visit | 1599. | experience points to enhance their abilities. Also, the heroes may visit |
| 1586. | the shop in Arhynn to purchase new equipment. The following steps are | 1600. | the shop to purchase new equipment. The following steps are |
| 1587. | performed during each Campaign phase. | 1601. | performed during each Campaign phase. |
| 1588. | 1. Receive Gold from Search Cards: Record the total gold value of | 1602. | 1. Receive Gold from Search Cards: Record the total gold value of |
| 1589. | every Search card the heroes acquired over the course of this quest | 1603. | every Search card the heroes acquired over the course of this quest |
| 1590. | on the Campaign sheet (even if the Search card was used during the | 1604. | on the Campaign sheet (even if the Search card was used during the |
| 1591. | quest). Then return all Search cards to the deck (even if the heroes | 1605. | quest). Then return all Search cards to the deck (even if the heroes |
| 1592. | didn’t use their abilities). The heroes are assumed to sell their newly | 1606. | didn’t use their abilities). The heroes are assumed to sell their newly |
| 1593. | discovered treasures in Arhynn. | 1607. | discovered treasures. |
| 1594. | 2. Cleanup: All heroes recover all damage and all fatigue. The overlord | 1608. | 2. Cleanup: All heroes recover all damage and all fatigue. The overlord |
| 1595. | combines his draw and discard pile into one deck. All Condition cards | 1609. | combines his draw and discard pile into one deck. All Condition cards |
| 1596. | are discarded, all effects end, the map is disassembled, and the quest is | 1610. | are discarded, all effects end, the map is disassembled, and the quest is |
| 1597. | generally cleaned up as the players prepare for the next one. | 1611. | generally cleaned up as the players prepare for the next one. |
| 1598. | 3. Receive Rewards: The overlord player and hero players each receive | 1612. | 3. Receive Rewards: The overlord player and hero players each receive |
| 1599. | one experience point, regardless of who won the quest (as listed in the | 1613. | one experience point, regardless of who won the quest (as listed in the |
| 1600. | Quest Guide). Record this on the Campaign sheet. The winner of the | 1614. | Quest Guide). Record this on the Campaign sheet. The winner of the |
| 1601. | quest receives additional rewards as noted in the Quest Guide. | 1615. | quest receives additional rewards as noted in the Quest Guide. |
| 1602. | 4. Spend Experience Points: Players may spend any experience points | 1616. | 4. Shopping: Hero players may spend any gold they have acquired to |
| | 1617. | purchase new Shop Item cards (see “Shopping” on page 20). |
| | 1618. | 5. Spend Experience Points: Players may spend any experience points |
| 1603. | they have earned at this time. Experience points are spent on new | 1619. | they have earned at this time. Experience points are spent on new |
| 1604. | skills for heroes and new Overlord cards for the overlord. | 1620. | skills for heroes and new Overlord cards for the overlord. |
| 1605. | 5. Shopping: Hero players may spend any gold they have acquired to | | |
| 1606. | purchase new Shop Item cards (see “Shopping” on page 20). | | |
| 1607. | 6. Choose Next Quest: The winner of the quest chooses which quest, | 1621. | 6. Choose Next Quest: The winner of the quest chooses which quest, |
| 1608. | from those available, will be played next (see “Choose Next Quest” on | 1622. | from those available, will be played next (see “Choose Next Quest” on |
| 1609. | page 21). | 1623. | page 21). |
| 1610. | 7. Set Up Quest: The players begin setting up the next quest following | 1624. | 7. Set Up Quest: The players begin setting up the next quest following |
| 1611. | the standard rules for setting up a quest. The overlord player should | 1625. | the standard rules for setting up a quest. The overlord player should |
| 1612. | remember to shuffle his Overlord deck, including any new cards just | 1626. | remember to shuffle his Overlord deck, including any new cards just |
| 1613. | purchased, to create a new deck before drawing his starting hand. | 1627. | purchased, to create a new deck before drawing his starting hand. |
| 1614. | 8. Travel: Heroes travel to the next quest location and then play the | 1628. | 8. Travel: Heroes travel to the next quest location and then play the |
| 1615. | next quest (see “Travel” on page 22). | 1629. | next quest (see “Travel” on page 22). |
| 1616. | SPEND EXPERIENCE POINTS | 1630. | SPEND EXPERIENCE POINTS |
| 1617. | As heroes complete quests, they acquire experience points (XP), which | 1631. | As heroes complete quests, they acquire experience points (XP), which |
| 1618. | are a measure of how much they have learned in their travels. As they | 1632. | are a measure of how much they have learned in their travels. As they |
| 1619. | accumulate experience, heroes become more powerful by gaining access to | 1633. | accumulate experience, heroes become more powerful by gaining access to |
| 1620. | new (and more powerful) hero skills. The overlord, too, grows in his dark | 1634. | new (and more powerful) hero skills. The overlord, too, grows in his dark |
| 1621. | power as he learns from his own experiences, uncovering deadly new spells | 1635. | power as he learns from his own experiences, uncovering deadly new spells |
| 1622. | and developing dangerous new tricks and traps. | 1636. | and developing dangerous new tricks and traps. |
| 1623. | Every player gains one experience point at the end of each quest, as | 1637. | Every player gains one experience point at the end of each quest, as |
| 1624. | detailed under the “Receive Rewards” step. During the Campaign phase, | 1638. | detailed under the “Receive Rewards” step. During the Campaign phase, |
| 1625. | each player may choose to spend experience points to purchase upgrades. | 1639. | each player may choose to spend experience points to purchase upgrades. |
| 1626. | The details of this process vary depending on whether the player is a hero | 1640. | The details of this process vary depending on whether the player is a hero |
| 1627. | player or the overlord player. Experience points are not transferable— | 1641. | player or the overlord player. Experience points are not transferable— |
| 1628. | players cannot pool their resources together to purchase an expensive skill | 1642. | players cannot pool their resources together to purchase an expensive skill |
| 1629. | for one of them. | 1643. | for one of them. |
| 1630. | SPENDING EXPERIENCE POINTS: HEROES | 1644. | SPENDING EXPERIENCE POINTS: HEROES |
| 1631. | A hero may spend experience points to purchase new hero skills from his | 1645. | A hero may spend experience points to purchase new hero skills from his |
| 1632. | Class deck. His first skill from that deck, his basic class skill, is always free. | 1646. | Class deck. His first skill from that deck, his basic class skill, is always free. |
| 1633. | Other skills have their experience point cost listed on the Class card on | 1647. | Other skills have their experience point cost listed on the Class card on |
| 1634. | the experience icon in the upper right corner. When a character purchases | 1648. | the experience icon in the upper right corner. When a character purchases |
| 1635. | a new skill, he deducts the amount of experience points (as shown on the | 1649. | a new skill, he deducts the amount of experience points (as shown on the |
| 1636. | Class card) from his total, records it on the Campaign sheet, and places | 1650. | Class card) from his total, records it on the Campaign sheet, and places |
| 1637. | the Class card near his Hero sheet. He can then use that skill in all future | 1651. | the Class card near his Hero sheet. He can then use that skill in all future |
| 1638. | quests he undertakes over the course of the campaign. | 1652. | quests he undertakes over the course of the campaign. |
| 1639. | Players are not required to spend all (or any) of their experience points | 1653. | Players are not required to spend all (or any) of their experience points |
| 1640. | during the Campaign phase. They may save experience points in order to | 1654. | during the Campaign phase. They may save experience points in order to |
| 1641. | purchase more expensive skills during a future Campaign phase. A hero | 1655. | purchase more expensive skills during a future Campaign phase. A hero |
| 1642. | may purchase any number of skills during this phase, as long as he has | 1656. | may purchase any number of skills during this phase, as long as he has |
| 1643. | enough experience points to purchase them. | 1657. | enough experience points to purchase them. |
| 1644. | SPENDING EXPERIENCE POINTS: OVERLORD | 1658. | SPENDING EXPERIENCE POINTS: OVERLORD |
| 1645. | Like the hero players, the overlord may spend experience points to | 1659. | Like the hero players, the overlord may spend experience points to |
| 1646. | purchase new abilities. In the overlord’s case, he may purchase new cards | 1660. | purchase new abilities. In the overlord’s case, he may purchase new cards |
| 1647. | for his Overlord deck. When he purchases a new card, that new card is | 1661. | for his Overlord deck. When he purchases a new card, that new card is |
| 1648. | added to his deck and the overlord records the experience points he spent | 1662. | added to his deck and the overlord records the experience points he spent |
| 1649. | on the Campaign sheet. Cards that have not been purchased are returned | 1663. | on the Campaign sheet. Cards that have not been purchased are returned |
| 1650. | to the game box to avoid confusing the supply of available Overlord cards | 1664. | to the game box to avoid confusing the supply of available Overlord cards |
| 1651. | with the current overlord deck. | 1665. | with the current overlord deck. |
| 1652. | There are three different classes of upgraded Overlord cards; Warlord, | 1666. | There are three different classes of upgraded Overlord cards; Warlord, |
| 1653. | Saboteur, and Magus. Within each class, there are three levels of cards | 1667. | Saboteur, and Magus. Within each class, there are three levels of cards |
| 1654. | available to the overlord player (such as “Warlord 1” or “Magus 3”). | 1668. | available to the overlord player (such as “Warlord 1” or “Magus 3”). |
| 1655. | Level 1 cards cost one experience point, level 2 cards cost two experience | 1669. | Level 1 cards cost one experience point, level 2 cards cost two experience |
| 1656. | points, and level 3 cards cost three experience points. Level 1 cards are | 1670. | points, and level 3 cards cost three experience points. Level 1 cards are |
| 1657. | always available for the overlord player to purchase. In order to purchase | 1671. | always available for the overlord player to purchase. In order to purchase |
| 1658. | a level 2 card, the overlord player must first currently have two Level 1 | 1672. | a level 2 card, the overlord player must first currently have two Level 1 |
| 1659. | cards of that class in his deck. He must have three cards of a class in his | 1673. | cards of that class in his deck. He must have three cards of a class in his |
| 1660. | deck (which can be any combination of Level 1 and Level 2 cards) before | 1674. | deck (which can be any combination of Level 1 and Level 2 cards) before |
| 1661. | purchasing a level 3 card of that class. Unlike heroes, the overlord may | 1675. | purchasing a level 3 card of that class. Unlike heroes, the overlord may |
| 1662. | purchase cards from multiple classes. Universal cards are always available | 1676. | purchase cards from multiple classes. Universal cards are always available |
| 1663. | for purchase. | 1677. | for purchase. |
| 1664. | The overlord is not required to spend all (or any) of his experience points | 1678. | The overlord is not required to spend all (or any) of his experience points |
| 1665. | during the Campaign phase. He may save experience points and use them | 1679. | during the Campaign phase. He may save experience points and use them |
| 1666. | during a future Campaign phase. The overlord player may purchase any | 1680. | during a future Campaign phase. The overlord player may purchase any |
| 1667. | number of Overlord cards during this phase, as long as he has enough | 1681. | number of Overlord cards during this phase, as long as he has enough |
| 1668. | experience points to purchase each one. | 1682. | experience points to purchase each one. |
| 1669. | Before each quest (but not each encounter), the overlord player may | 1683. | Before each quest (but not each encounter), the overlord player may |
| 1670. | choose to temporarily remove a number of cards from his deck in order | 1684. | choose to temporarily remove a number of cards from his deck in order |
| 1671. | to optimize his strategy for the quest. This is done in secret so the hero | 1685. | to optimize his strategy for the quest. This is done in secret so the hero |
| 1672. | players do not know which cards the overlord player has removed. | 1686. | players do not know which cards the overlord player has removed. |
| 1673. | He must keep a deck of at least 15 Overlord cards for each quest. Any | 1687. | He must keep a deck of at least 15 Overlord cards for each quest. Any |
| 1674. | removed cards are set aside for the duration of the quest. After the quest | 1688. | removed cards are set aside for the duration of the quest. After the quest |
| 1675. | ends, return any removed cards to his deck of Overlord cards. | 1689. | ends, return any removed cards to his deck of Overlord cards. |
| 1676. | SHOPPING | 1690. | SHOPPING |
| 1677. | In addition to experience points, gold is the other major way that heroes | 1691. | In addition to experience points, gold is the other major way that heroes |
| 1678. | improve their capabilities. Heroes earn gold from Search cards during the | 1692. | improve their capabilities. Heroes earn gold from Search cards during the |
| 1679. | quests, and they may also receive gold as a reward for certain quests. | 1693. | quests, and they may also receive gold as a reward for certain quests. |
| 1680. | Heroes share their gold, meaning they collectively have a single pool of | 1694. | Heroes share their gold, meaning they collectively have a single pool of |
| 1681. | gold from which to purchase new equipment for heroes; the hero players | 1695. | gold from which to purchase new equipment for heroes; the hero players |
| 1682. | may distribute this equipment among the heroes however they want. | 1696. | may distribute this equipment among the heroes however they want. |
| 1683. | Heroes are not required to spend all their gold during the Campaign | 1697. | Heroes are not required to spend all their gold during the Campaign |
| 1684. | phase; they can keep any amount of their gold and spend it during a | 1698. | phase; they can keep any amount of their gold and spend it during a |
| 1685. | future Campaign phase. | 1699. | future Campaign phase. |
| 1686. | 21 | 1700. | 21 |
| 1687. | After each quest, the heroes visit the shop in Arhynn to see what it has | 1701. | After each quest, the heroes visit the shop to see what it has |
| 1688. | in stock. Shuffle the Shop Item cards and reveal one Shop Item card per | 1702. | in stock. Shuffle the Shop Item cards and reveal five Shop Item cards |
| 1689. | hero, plus one additional card (see “Shop Item Card Anatomy” on page | 1703. | (see “Shop Item Card Anatomy” on page |
| 1690. | 11). The Shop deck is determined by the current act. Act I cards are | 1704. | 11). The Shop deck is determined by the current act. Act I cards are |
| 1691. | used until players have completed the Interlude, at which point players | 1705. | used until players have completed the Interlude, at which point players |
| 1692. | switch to Act II cards (see “Act II” on page 22). | 1706. | switch to Act II cards (see “Act II” on page 22). |
| 1693. | The hero players may choose to purchase as many or few of these items as | 1707. | The hero players may choose to purchase as many or few of these items as |
| 1694. | they want and can afford (or none at all, if they cannot afford or do not | 1708. | they want and can afford (or none at all, if they cannot afford or do not |
| 1695. | want any of the cards revealed in this way). | 1709. | want any of the cards revealed in this way). |
| 1696. | Shop Item cards that the heroes purchase are removed from the common | 1710. | Shop Item cards that the heroes purchase are removed from the common |
| 1697. | play area and added to the cards carried by one of the heroes. Hero players | 1711. | play area and added to the cards carried by one of the heroes. Hero players |
| 1698. | must then subtract the gold spent from the Campaign sheet. After the | 1712. | must then subtract the gold spent from the Campaign sheet. After the |
| 1699. | heroes are done shopping, shuffle the unpurchased Shop Item cards back | 1713. | heroes are done shopping, shuffle the unpurchased Shop Item cards back |
| 1700. | into the Shop Item deck. | 1714. | into the Shop Item deck. |
| 1701. | Example: Andrew, Beth, Colin, and Daphne are hero players. During the | 1715. | Example: Andrew, Beth, Colin, and Daphne are hero players. During the |
| 1702. | Campaign phase, they elect to go shopping. They shuffle the Act 1 Shop Item | 1716. | Campaign phase, they elect to go shopping. They shuffle the Act 1 Shop Item |
| 1703. | deck and deal out five items: Leather Armor, Sling, Iron Battleaxe, Iron | 1717. | deck and deal out five items: Leather Armor, Sling, Iron Battleaxe, Iron |
| 1704. | Spear, and Lucky Charm. They collectively decide to buy the Iron Battleaxe | 1718. | Spear, and Lucky Charm. They collectively decide to buy the Iron Battleaxe |
| 1705. | ( for 100 gold), the Leather Armor ( for 75 gold), and the Lucky Charm | 1719. | ( for 100 gold), the Leather Armor ( for 75 gold), and the Lucky Charm |
| 1706. | ( for 100 gold). They subtract 275 gold from their remaining supply on the | 1720. | ( for 100 gold). They subtract 275 gold from their remaining supply on the |
| 1707. | Campaign sheet, claim these Shop Item cards, and distribute their purchases | 1721. | Campaign sheet, claim these Shop Item cards, and distribute their purchases |
| 1708. | among themselves. | 1722. | among themselves. |
| 1709. | SELLING BACK ITEM CARDS | 1723. | SELLING BACK ITEM CARDS |
| 1710. | While shopping, heroes may sell Shop Item cards back to the shop. The | 1724. | While shopping, heroes may sell Shop Item cards back to the shop. The |
| 1711. | heroes receive half the value of any individual Shop Item card sold back | 1725. | heroes receive half the value of any individual Shop Item card sold back |
| 1712. | to the shop in gold, rounding down to the closest multiple of 25 gold. | 1726. | to the shop in gold, rounding down to the closest multiple of 25 gold. |
| 1713. | Starting equipment may be sold back as well for the price of 25 gold each. | 1727. | Starting equipment may be sold back as well for the price of 25 gold each. |
| 1714. | A Shop Item card that is sold back is shuffled back into the its | 1728. | A Shop Item card that is sold back is shuffled back into the its |
| 1715. | corresponding Shop Item card deck. Return sold Starting equipment to | 1729. | corresponding Shop Item card deck. Return sold Starting equipment to |
| 1716. | the game box since it will not be used again during this campaign. Heroes | 1730. | the game box since it will not be used again during this campaign. Heroes |
| 1717. | cannot sell relics back to the shop. | 1731. | cannot sell relics back to the shop. |
| 1718. | TRADING ITEMS | 1732. | TRADING ITEMS |
| 1719. | During the Campaign phase, heroes may freely exchange their Shop Item | 1733. | During the Campaign phase, heroes may freely exchange their Shop Item |
| 1720. | cards among themselves. They may do this at any time until the next quest | 1734. | cards among themselves. They may do this at any time until the next quest |
| 1721. | begins, except during travel. | 1735. | begins, except during travel. |
| 1722. | Note: Heroes cannot trade starting equipment. However, they may sell | 1736. | Note: Heroes cannot trade starting equipment. However, they may sell |
| 1723. | these cards, as described above. | 1737. | these cards, as described above. |
| 1724. | CHOOSE NEXT QUEST | 1738. | CHOOSE NEXT QUEST |
| 1725. | After spending experience points and shopping, players now select the | 1739. | After spending experience points and shopping, players now select the |
| 1726. | next quest. In most cases, the winner of the previous quest will choose | 1740. | next quest. In most cases, the winner of the previous quest will choose |
| 1727. | the next quest from among those available to them (see “Record-Keeping | 1741. | the next quest from among those available to them (see “Record-Keeping |
| 1728. | and Storage” on page 21). Quests are divided into Act I and Act II | 1742. | and Storage” on page 21). |
| 1729. | quests, and the players must choose a quest from the current Act. A single | 1743. | A single |
| 1730. | campaign consists of nine quests as follows: | 1744. | campaign consists of nine quests as follows: |
| 1731. | • The Introduction | 1745. | • The Introduction |
| 1732. | • Three Act I quests | 1746. | • Three Act I quests |
| 1733. | • The Interlude | 1747. | • The Interlude |
| 1734. | • Three Act II quests | 1748. | • Three Act II quests |
| 1735. | • The Finale | 1749. | • The Finale |
| 1736. | After choosing the quest, set it up and play through it as described in the | 1750. | After choosing the quest, set it up and play through it as described in the |
| 1737. | Quest Guide. This is followed by another Campaign phase, after which | 1751. | Quest Guide. This is followed by another Campaign phase, after which |
| 1738. | the players choose the next quest. | 1752. | the players choose the next quest. |
| 1739. | In “The Shadow Rune” campaign, there are twice as many quests in Act | | |
| 1740. | II as presented in Act I. The winner of each Act I quest determines which | | |
| 1741. | of the two corresponding Act II quests is available (see “Record-Keeping | | |
| 1742. | and Storage” on page 21). It’s important to note that, for the purposes | | |
| 1743. | of determining which Act II quest is available, any Act I quest that the | | |
| 1744. | heroes did not attempt is assumed to have ended in an overlord victory. | | |
| 1745. | Record-Keeping and Storage | 1753. | Record-Keeping and Storage |
| 1746. | Included in this game is a pad of Campaign sheets with which | 1754. | The Campaign Log for the "Heirs of Blood" campaign can be |
| 1747. | you can track the results of “The Shadow Rune” campaign. | 1755. | found on page 37 of the Act I Quest Guide. The Campaign |
| 1748. | As players complete quests, they mark who won each quest | 1756. | Log is a useful tool for tracking and planning the players' |
| 1749. | on the quest log side of the Campaign sheet. All Act I quests | 1757. | progression through the campaign. The availability of most |
| 1750. | correspond with certain Act II quests, and the winner of | 1758. | quests is dependent on the outcome of other quests, and the |
| 1751. | the Act I quest will determine which of the Act II quests | 1759. | "Rewards" section of each quest designates which quests are |
| 1752. | are available for the players to choose during Act II of the | 1760. | available to be chosen next. |
| 1753. | campaign. The Act II quests listed on the left side of the Quest | 1761. | Players start with the Introduction at the top of the Campaign |
| 1754. | Log are quests available if the heroes won the corresponding | 1762. | Log and work their way down, playing one quest per row. The |
| 1755. | quest in Act I. The Act II quests listed on the right side are | 1763. | arrows on the Campaign Log point toward the few quests that |
| 1756. | available if the overlord won the Act I quest. If a certain Act | 1764. | are only available if the connected quest is played first. If no |
| 1757. | I quest was not played during the campaign, it is considered | 1765. | arrows are present between two rows, any of the quests in the |
| 1758. | to be won by the overlord for purposes of choosing the | 1766. | following row may become available, but are still frequently |
| 1759. | corresponding Act II quest. | 1767. | dependent on the outcome of the quest in the previous row. |
| 1760. | Example: The Quest Log above shows a campaign in progress, | 1768. | Players should always reference the "Rewards" section of the |
| 1761. | which is now in Act II. The overlord player is choosing a quest in | 1769. | previous quest to understand which quests are currently |
| 1762. | the Campaign phase. Since the heroes won “A Fat Goblin” during | 1770. | available. The outcome of most quests determine the outcome |
| 1763. | Act I, “The Monster's Hoard” is available to choose during Act II. | 1771. | of the following row. |
| 1764. | “The Frozen Spire” is not available during Act II. | 1772. | Which Interlude is available is determined by how many quests |
| 1765. | The Interlude and Finale quests are determined by how many | 1773. | the heroes and overlord win during Act I (see “Interlude” on |
| 1766. | quests the heroes and overlord win during Act I and Act II (see | 1774. | page 22). |
| 1767. | “Interlude” on page 22 and “Finale” on page 22). | 1775. | Example: The Campaign Log above shows a campaign in |
| | 1776. | progress. The overlord has just won "Rellegar's Rest" and is |
| | 1777. | deciding which quest to play next. "Blood Will Tell" and "The |
| | 1778. | Baron Returns" are both available, as is stated in the "Rewards" |
| | 1779. | section of "Rellegar's Rest." He chooses "The Baron Returns" |
| | 1780. | because he will receive "The Shadow Rune" relic if he wins. |
| 1768. | Between sessions, players should use plastic bags to keep their | 1781. | Between sessions, players should use plastic bags to keep their |
| 1769. | components organized and separated. Keeping them stored this | 1782. | components organized and separated. Players can also record |
| | 1783. | purchased cards and any unspent gold and XP at the bottom |
| | 1784. | of the Campaign Log. Keeping things recorded and stored this |
| 1770. | way will help players remember which cards are currently in | 1785. | way will help players remember which cards are currently in |
| 1771. | play, or have been purchased by each hero and the overlord. | 1786. | play, or have been purchased by each hero and the overlord. |
| 1772. | The Shadow Rune Quest Log | 1787. | Acolyte of Saradyn |
| 1773. | ✔ | 1788. | Rellegar’s Rest |
| 1774. | ✔ | 1789. | Blood Will Tell The Baron Returns |
| 1775. | ✔ | 1790. | Siege of Skytower |
| | 1791. | Archive of Arrizon |
| | 1792. | Rise of Urthko Caladen’s Crossing |
| | 1793. | From the Wreckage |
| | 1794. | Army of Dal’Zunm |
| | 1795. | Lord of Flame Dead or Drowning |
| | 1796. | Edge of Dawn Piercing Darkness |
| | 1797. | Blood and Betrayal |
| | 1798. | Rite of the Red Dawn |
| | 1799. | Saradyn in Flames |
| | 1800. | Prison of Khinn |
| | 1801. | Shadowfall Mountain |
| | 1802. | Interlude 1 Interlude 2 |
| | 1803. | Finale |
| | 1804. | Introduction |
| | 1805. | Hero XP |
| | 1806. | Hero Gold Overlord XP |
| | 1807. | © Fantasy Flight Games 2014. Permission granted to photocopy for personal use only. |
| | 1808. | Campaign log also available for download at www.FantasyFlightGames.com |
| | 1809. | Heirs of Blood Campaign Log |
| 1776. | ✔ | 1810. | ✔ |
| 1777. | ✔ | 1811. | ✔ |
| 1778. | 22 | 1812. | 22 |
| 1779. | TRAVEL | 1813. | TRAVEL |
| 1780. | Heroes must travel to new locations in order to undertake quests. All | 1814. | Heroes must travel to new locations in order to undertake quests. All |
| 1781. | travel is done by referencing the campaign map on the back page of | 1815. | travel is done by referencing the campaign map on the back page of |
| 1782. | the Quest Guide. After choosing and setting up the next quest, players | 1816. | the current Act's Quest Guide. After choosing and setting up the next quest, players |
| 1783. | perform the travel step. Heroes always begin the travel step at Arhynn | 1817. | perform the travel step. Heroes always begin the travel step at the Kethiri Ruins |
| 1784. | and must follow a continuous path to the chosen quest location shown | 1818. | and must follow a continuous path to the chosen quest location shown |
| 1785. | on the campaign map. After completing a quest, heroes are assumed to | 1819. | on the campaign map. After completing a quest, heroes are assumed to |
| 1786. | travel back to Arhynn with more caution and less haste, so no travel step | 1820. | travel back to the Kathiri Ruins with more caution and less haste, so no travel step |
| 1787. | is necessary. | 1821. | is necessary. |
| 1788. | Before travel begins, the overlord player may customize his deck. He then | 1822. | Before travel begins, the overlord player may customize his deck. He then |
| 1789. | draws his starting hand of Overlord cards—one card per hero. These | 1823. | draws his starting hand of Overlord cards—one card per hero. These |
| 1790. | cards are not played during the travel step, but may be affected by certain | 1824. | cards are not played during the travel step, but may be affected by certain |
| 1791. | events. These Overlord cards are the overlord player’s starting hand for | 1825. | events. These Overlord cards are the overlord player’s starting hand for |
| 1792. | the upcoming quest, so he does not draw any additional cards at the | 1826. | the upcoming quest, so he does not draw any additional cards at the |
| 1793. | beginning of the quest. | 1827. | beginning of the quest. |
| 1794. | Each quest location is labeled by name on the campaign map and is | 1828. | Each quest location is labeled by name on the campaign map and is |
| 1795. | connected by paths with travel icons on them. When traveling along a | 1829. | connected by paths with travel icons on them. When traveling along a |
| 1796. | path, players must stop at each travel icon. For each travel icon the heroes | 1830. | path, players must stop at each travel icon. For each travel icon the heroes |
| 1797. | stop at along their way to a location, the overlord player must draw one | 1831. | stop at along their way to a location, the overlord player must draw one |
| 1798. | Travel Event card. He checks for the matching event icon and resolves the | 1832. | Travel Event card. He checks for the matching event icon and resolves the |
| 1799. | event. If the event icon that matches the icon on the map has no event, | 1833. | event. If the event icon that matches the icon on the map has no event, |
| 1800. | the card is discarded, and the heroes continue traveling. If the matching | 1834. | the card is discarded, and the heroes continue traveling. If the matching |
| 1801. | event icon has an event listed, the heroes must resolve the event before | 1835. | event icon has an event listed, the heroes must resolve the event before |
| 1802. | continuing to the next location. Some events include choices for the | 1836. | continuing to the next location. Some events include choices for the |
| 1803. | heroes to make. All hero players must agree when making any choices | 1837. | heroes to make. All hero players must agree when making any choices |
| 1804. | listed on the card. Any damage, fatigue, or condition the heroes suffer | 1838. | listed on the card. Any damage, fatigue, or condition the heroes suffer |
| 1805. | from events is carried over to the quest. | 1839. | from events is carried over to the quest. |
| 1806. | Example: The heroes are traveling to the Castle Daerion quest. The first icon | 1840. | Example: The heroes are traveling to the Rellegar's Rest quest. The first icon |
| 1807. | on their path is the road icon. The overlord player draws one Travel Event | 1841. | on their path is the road icon. The overlord player draws one Travel Event |
| 1808. | card and reads the event corresponding to the road icon. After resolving the | 1842. | card and reads the event corresponding to the road icon. After resolving the |
| 1809. | event, the Event card is discarded and another Travel Event card is drawn. | 1843. | event, the Event card is discarded and another Travel Event card is drawn. |
| 1810. | Looking at the map, the heroes see that the next icon on their path is another | 1844. | Looking at the map, the heroes see that the next icon on their path is another |
| 1811. | road. The overlord reads and resolves the event corresponding to the road | 1845. | road. The overlord reads and resolves the event corresponding to the road |
| 1812. | icon on the new Travel Event card drawn. After resolving the second Travel | 1846. | icon on the new Travel Event card drawn. After resolving the second Travel |
| 1813. | Event card, the heroes have reached the location of their quest, and the travel | 1847. | Event card, the heroes have reached the location of their quest, and the travel |
| 1814. | step is complete. | 1848. | step is complete. |
| 1815. | Relics | 1849. | Relics |
| 1816. | Relics are a special type of item that are unique to the campaign. Except as | 1850. | Relics are a special type of item that are unique to the campaign. Except as |
| 1817. | noted here, relics follow all the normal rules for items. Relics are not Shop | 1851. | noted here, relics follow all the normal rules for items. Relics are not Shop |
| 1818. | Items and may never be purchased or sold; they are only given as quest | 1852. | Items and may never be purchased or sold; they are only given as quest |
| 1819. | rewards or by special rules for a quest. | 1853. | rewards or by special rules for a quest. |
| 1820. | Relic cards are double-sided with different versions of the relic on each | 1854. | Relic cards are double-sided with different versions of the relic on each |
| 1821. | side; there is one version of a relic for the heroes to use and another for | 1855. | side; there is one version of a relic for the heroes to use and another for |
| 1822. | the overlord. If the heroes have a relic, it is placed with its hero side faceup | 1856. | the overlord. If the heroes have a relic, it is placed with its hero side faceup |
| 1823. | and functions just like a Shop Item card. If the overlord has the relic, it is | 1857. | and functions just like a Shop Item card. If the overlord has the relic, it is |
| 1824. | placed with its overlord side faceup. | 1858. | placed with its overlord side faceup. |
| 1825. | The overlord version of a relic may be wielded by any lieutenant, and | 1859. | The overlord version of a relic may be wielded by any lieutenant, and |
| 1826. | this is the only way the relic’s abilities can be used by the overlord. If the | 1860. | this is the only way the relic’s abilities can be used by the overlord. If the |
| 1827. | overlord has no lieutenant in a given quest, or if he opts to leave his relic | 1861. | overlord has no lieutenant in a given quest, or if he opts to leave his relic |
| 1828. | behind (see below), he receives no benefit for the relic’s abilities. Each | 1862. | behind (see below), he receives no benefit for the relic’s abilities. Each |
| 1829. | lieutenant can wield only one relic. | 1863. | lieutenant can wield only one relic. |
| 1830. | During the setup step of each quest, the overlord chooses which relic (if | 1864. | During the setup step of each quest, the overlord chooses which relic (if |
| 1831. | any) each of his lieutenants wields during the quest. Place the chosen | 1865. | any) each of his lieutenants wields during the quest. Place the chosen |
| 1832. | Relic card next to the Lieutenant card. If the relic is not wielded by a | 1866. | Relic card next to the Lieutenant card. If the relic is not wielded by a |
| 1833. | lieutenant, the overlord keeps the card near his Overlord deck and its | 1867. | lieutenant, the overlord keeps the card near his Overlord deck and its |
| 1834. | abilities are ignored during this quest. If a lieutenant wielding a relic | 1868. | abilities are ignored during this quest. If a lieutenant wielding a relic |
| 1835. | is defeated during a quest, the abilities of that relic are ignored for the | 1869. | is defeated during a quest, the abilities of that relic are ignored for the |
| 1836. | remainder of the quest but the overlord keeps the relic. | 1870. | remainder of the quest but the overlord keeps the relic. |
| 1837. | Interlude | 1871. | Interlude |
| 1838. | The Interlude is a special quest that marks the transition from Act I | 1872. | After completing the Introduction and three Act I quests, it is time for |
| 1839. | to Act II of the campaign. It is considered to be an Act I quest. After | 1873. | the Interlude. The interlude is a special quest that marks the transition |
| 1840. | completing three Act I quests, the Interlude must be chosen as the next | 1874. | from Act I to Act II of the campaign. There are two different Interludes, |
| 1841. | quest. | 1875. | “From the Wreckage” and “Saradyn in Flames.” If the heroes won at least |
| 1842. | There are two different Interlude quests. If the heroes have won at least | 1876. | two of the Act I quests (excluding the Introduction), then the heroes |
| 1843. | two of the Act I quests (not including the Introduction), then the players | 1877. | choose which Interlude to play. If the overlord won at least two of the |
| 1844. | must choose “The Shadow Vault” as the Interlude quest. If the overlord | 1878. | Act I quests (excluding the Introduction), then the overlord chooses |
| 1845. | has won at least two of the Act I quests, then the players must choose | 1879. | which Interlude to play. Each Interlude is treated as an Act I quest. |
| 1846. | “The Overlord Revealed” as the Interlude quest. Refer to the Quest | | |
| 1847. | Guide for detailed instructions. | | |
| 1848. | Except as noted here and in the Quest Guide, the Interlude is a normal | | |
| 1849. | quest and plays just like any other quest. Some Interludes have only one | | |
| 1850. | encounter, rather than the typical two encounters. | | |
| 1851. | Act II | 1880. | Act II |
| 1852. | After completing the Interlude, the campaign transitions to Act II. From | 1881. | After completing the Interlude, the campaign transitions to Act II. From |
| 1853. | now on, players choose quests from among the Act II options and prepare | 1882. | now on, players choose quests from among the Act II options and prepare |
| 1854. | themselves for the Finale. | 1883. | themselves for the Finale. |
| 1855. | Immediately after completing the Interlude, follow these steps: | 1884. | Immediately after completing the Interlude, read the act transition found |
| 1856. | 1. Return the Act I Monster and Lieutenant cards to the box and | 1885. | on page 2 of the Act II Quest Guide and then perform follow these steps: |
| 1857. | retrieve the Act II Monster and Lieutenant cards. From now on, all | 1886. | 1. Perform steps 1-3 of the campaign phase found on page 20 |
| 1858. | monsters and lieutenants use their Act II characteristics. | 1887. | 2. Instead of performing a normal shopping step, the heroes can now |
| 1859. | 2. Hero players now have a chance to visit the shop and purchase any | 1888. | purchase anyAct I Shop cards. Deal out all remaining Act I Shop |
| 1860. | Act I Shop Item cards. Deal out all remaining Act I Shop Item cards | 1889. | Item cards faceup. The hero players may purchase any number of |
| 1861. | faceup. The hero players may purchase any number of Act I Shop | 1890. | these cards as long as they can afford them. |
| 1862. | Item cards they are able to afford. | 1891. | 3. Return all unpurchased Act I Shop Item cards, Act I Monster cards, |
| 1863. | 3. Return all unpurchased Act I Shop Item cards to the game box and | 1892. | and Act I Lieutenant cards to the box. Retrieve the Act II Shop |
| 1864. | retrieve the Act II Shop Item cards. From now on, use the Act II Shop | 1893. | Item cards, Act II Monster cards, and Act II Lieutenant cards from |
| 1865. | Item cards. Act I Shop Item cards currently in possession of the heroes | 1894. | the box. From now on, all monsters and lieutenants use their Act II |
| 1866. | are unaffected. Any Act I Shop Item card sold by the heroes during | 1895. | characteristics. Act I Shop Item cards currently in possession of the |
| 1867. | Act II is returned to the box. | 1896. | heroes are unaffected. Any Act I Shop Item card sold by the heroes |
| | 1897. | during Act II is returned to the box. |
| | 1898. | 4. Complete the campaign phase by performing steps 5-8 of the |
| | 1899. | campaign phase found on page 20. |
| 1868. | After completing three Act II quests, it is time for the Finale. Players | 1900. | After completing three Act II quests, it is time for the Finale. Players |
| 1869. | resolve one Campaign phase as normal and then the heroes travel to the | 1901. | resolve one Campaign phase as normal and then the heroes travel to the |
| 1870. | Finale quest to determine the ultimate winner of the campaign! | 1902. | Finale quest to determine the ultimate winner of the campaign! |
| 1871. | Finale | 1903. | Finale |
| 1872. | The campaign ends in an exciting quest known as the Finale. The Finale | 1904. | The campaign ends in an exciting quest known as the Finale. There |
| 1873. | is played after completing three Act II quests. Similar to the Interlude, | 1905. | is only one Finale in the “Heirs of Blood” campaign; however, unlike |
| 1874. | there are two different possible Finale quests. If the heroes have won at | 1906. | the other quests, there are four possible encounters within the Finale. |
| 1875. | least two of the Act II quests, then the players must choose “Gryvorn | 1907. | Players start with Encounter 1 and are instructed how to progress to the |
| 1876. | Unleashed” as the Finale quest. If the overlord has won at least two of the | 1908. | following encounters in the “Victory” section of each encounter. The |
| 1877. | Act II quests, then the players must choose “The Man Who Would be | 1909. | Finale is treated as an Act II quest. |
| 1878. | King” as the Finale quest. | | |
| 1879. | Pay special attention to the setup instructions for the Finale; it often | | |
| 1880. | refers to each of the completed Act II quests and may also refer to various | | |
| 1881. | game states that are an extension of the overall campaign—such as which | | |
| 1882. | side controls a certain relic—rather than the outcome of a single quest. | | |
| 1883. | Any Act II quest that the heroes did not attempt is assumed to have | | |
| 1884. | ended in an overlord victory for the purposes of determining the setup of | | |
| 1885. | the Finale quest. | | |
| 1886. | Heroes and overlord alike are well advised to spend as much gold and as | 1910. | Heroes and overlord alike are well advised to spend as much gold and as |
| 1887. | many experience points as they can during the Campaign phase before the | 1911. | many experience points as they can during the Campaign phase before the |
| 1888. | Finale. They will not get another chance! | 1912. | Finale. They will not get another chance! |
| 1889. | Whoever wins the Finale wins the whole campaign! | 1913. | Whoever wins the Finale wins the whole campaign! |
| 1890. | 23 | 1914. | 23 |
| 1891. | Credits | 1915. | Credits |
| 1892. | Game Design: Adam Sadler and Corey | 1916. | Game Design: Adam Sadler and Corey |
| 1893. | Konieczka with Daniel Lovat Clark | 1917. | Konieczka with Daniel Lovat Clark |
| 1894. | Game Design for Descent: Journeys in the | 1918. | Game Design for Descent: Journeys in the |
| 1895. | Dark First Edition: Kevin Wilson | 1919. | Dark First Edition: Kevin Wilson |
| 1896. | Producer: Adam Sadler | 1920. | Producer: Adam Sadler |
| 1897. | Creative Content Development: Daniel Lovat | 1921. | Creative Content Development: Daniel Lovat |
| 1898. | Clark, Brady Sadler, and Andrew Meredith | 1922. | Clark, Brady Sadler, and Andrew Meredith |
| 1899. | Editing and Proofreading: Steven Kimball, | 1923. | Editing and Proofreading: Steven Kimball, |
| 1900. | Scott Lewis, Mark Pollard, Brady Sadler, and | 1924. | Scott Lewis, Mark Pollard, Brady Sadler, and |
| 1901. | Sarah Sadler | 1925. | Sarah Sadler |
| 1902. | Graphic Design: Dallas Mehlhoff with Chris | 1926. | Graphic Design: Dallas Mehlhoff with Chris |
| 1903. | Beck, Shaun Boyke, Brian Schomburg, Michael | 1927. | Beck, Shaun Boyke, Brian Schomburg, Michael |
| 1904. | Silsby, WiL Springer, and Adam Taubenheim | 1928. | Silsby, WiL Springer, and Adam Taubenheim |
| 1905. | Cover Art: Alex Aparin | 1929. | Cover Art: Alex Aparin |
| 1906. | Map Tile Art: Henning Ludvigsen | 1930. | Map Tile Art: Henning Ludvigsen |
| 1907. | Interior Art: Devon Cady-Lee, Sylvain | 1931. | Interior Art: Devon Cady-Lee, Sylvain |
| 1908. | Deceaux, Tod Gelle, Charlène Le Scanff, | 1932. | Deceaux, Tod Gelle, Charlène Le Scanff, |
| 1909. | Allison Theus, and Sandara Tang | 1933. | Allison Theus, Sandara Tang, and Yoann |
| | 1934. | Boissonnet |
| 1910. | Managing Art Director: Andrew Navaro | 1935. | Managing Art Director: Andrew Navaro |
| 1911. | Art Direction: Zoë Robinson with Kyle Hough | 1936. | Art Direction: Zoë Robinson with Kyle Hough |
| 1912. | Production Management: Laura Creighton | 1937. | Production Management: Laura Creighton |
| 1913. | and Eric Knight | 1938. | and Eric Knight |
| 1914. | Executive Game Producer: Michael Hurley | 1939. | Executive Game Producer: Michael Hurley |
| 1915. | Publisher: Christian T. Petersen | 1940. | Publisher: Christian T. Petersen |
| | 1941. | Heirs of Blood |
| | 1942. | Credits |
| | 1943. | Campaign Design: Nathan I. Hajek with Kara |
| | 1944. | Centell-Dunk |
| | 1945. | Additional Content Development: Jonathan |
| | 1946. | E. Bove and Paul Winchester |
| | 1947. | Proofreading and Editing: Richard A. Edward |
| | 1948. | and Justin Hoeger |
| | 1949. | Graphic Design: Christopher Hosch |
| | 1950. | Interior Art: Yoann Boissonnet, Andrew |
| | 1951. | Bosley, Mariusz Gandzel, and Nicholas Gregory |
| | 1952. | Art Direction: Andy Christensen and John |
| | 1953. | Taillon |
| | 1954. | © 2015 Fantasy Flight Publishing, Inc. No part of this |
| | 1955. | product may be reproduced without specific permission. |
| | 1956. | Fantasy Flight Supply is TM of Fantasy Flight Publishing, |
| | 1957. | Inc. Descent: Journeys in the Dark, Runebound, Fantasy |
| | 1958. | Flight Games and the FFG logo are ® of Fantasy Flight |
| | 1959. | Publishing, Inc. Fantasy Flight Games is located at 1995 |
| | 1960. | West County Road B2, Roseville, Minnesota, 55113, |
| | 1961. | USA, 651-639-1905. Actual components may vary |
| | 1962. | from those shown. Made in China. THIS PRODUCT |
| | 1963. | IS NOT A TOY. NOT INTENDED FOR USE OF |
| | 1964. | PERSONS 13 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER. |
| 1916. | Playtesters: Alan Alexander, Brad Andres, | 1965. | Playtesters: Alan Alexander, Brad Andres, |
| 1917. | Justin Ankeney, Tanner Bain, Jaffer Batica, | 1966. | Justin Ankeney, Tanner Bain, Jaffer Batica, |
| 1918. | Andrew Baussan, Deb Beck, Andy Blakemore, | 1967. | Andrew Baussan, Deb Beck, Andy Blakemore, |
| 1919. | Pedar Brown, Ryan Cruz, Dana Childress, | 1968. | Pedar Brown, Ryan Cruz, Dana Childress, |
| 1920. | Kat Clark, Jeannine Duncan, Andrew Fischer, | 1969. | Kat Clark, Jeannine Duncan, Andrew Fischer, |
| 1921. | Michaela Fischer, David Gagner, Chris Gerber, | 1970. | Michaela Fischer, David Gagner, Chris Gerber, |
| 1922. | Jared Gilbert, Molly Glover, John Goodenough, | 1971. | Jared Gilbert, Molly Glover, John Goodenough, |
| 1923. | Scott Hankins, Eric Hanson, Eric Harshbarger, | 1972. | Scott Hankins, Eric Hanson, Eric Harshbarger, |
| 1924. | Dave Hensley, Mark Herscher, Jesse Hickle, | 1973. | Dave Hensley, Mark Herscher, Jesse Hickle, |
| 1925. | Michael Hollingsworth, Heath Hopkins, | 1974. | Michael Hollingsworth, Heath Hopkins, |
| 1926. | Sally Hopper, Chris Hosch, Kyle Hough, Ben | 1975. | Sally Hopper, Chris Hosch, Kyle Hough, Ben |
| 1927. | Hutching, Thom Jackson, Stephen Kalmas, | 1976. | Hutching, Thom Jackson, Stephen Kalmas, |
| 1928. | Jeff Koenig, Rob Kouba, Alex Langer, Andrew | 1977. | Jeff Koenig, Rob Kouba, Alex Langer, Andrew |
| 1929. | Liberko, Lukas Litzsinger, Martin Lux, Mike | 1978. | Liberko, Lukas Litzsinger, Martin Lux, Mike |
| 1930. | Marcotte, Mack Martin, Tom Mason, Chris | 1979. | Marcotte, Mack Martin, Tom Mason, Chris |
| 1931. | Mayfield, Jason McCord, Nicholas Mendez, | 1980. | Mayfield, Jason McCord, Nicholas Mendez, |
| 1932. | Timo Meyer, Dan Millard, Becky Millard, | 1981. | Timo Meyer, Dan Millard, Becky Millard, |
| 1933. | Brian Mola, Raimund Ruppel, Jay Paul, Mark | 1982. | Brian Mola, Raimund Ruppel, Jay Paul, Mark |
| 1934. | Pollard, Thaad Powell, Amanda Rasinski, | 1983. | Pollard, Thaad Powell, Amanda Rasinski, |
| 1935. | Zoë Robinson, Matt Running, Sarah Sadler, | 1984. | Zoë Robinson, Matt Running, Sarah Sadler, |
| 1936. | Johnathon Sanders, Christoph Schnorpfeil, | 1985. | Johnathon Sanders, Christoph Schnorpfeil, |
| 1937. | Brian Schomburg, Christopher Seefeld, Robert | 1986. | Brian Schomburg, Christopher Seefeld, Robert |
| 1938. | Shirah, Doug Simon, Dan Slotman, William | 1987. | Shirah, Doug Simon, Dan Slotman, William |
| 1939. | Stephens, Charlie Stephenson, Sam Stewart, | 1988. | Stephens, Charlie Stephenson, Sam Stewart, |
| 1940. | Mark Tanis, Adam Taubenheim, Aubrey | 1989. | Mark Tanis, Adam Taubenheim, Aubrey |
| 1941. | Tauer, Dominic Tauer, Mason Thornberg, | 1990. | Tauer, Dominic Tauer, Mason Thornberg, |
| 1942. | Jenna Thomlinson, Matthew Troxel, John Van | 1991. | Jenna Thomlinson, Matthew Troxel, John Van |
| 1943. | Geest, Zach Wageman, Ross Watson, Christian | 1992. | Geest, Zach Wageman, Ross Watson, Christian |
| 1944. | Williams, Lynell Williams, Tim Williamson, | 1993. | Williams, Lynell Williams, Tim Williamson, |
| 1945. | Nik Wilson, Amanda Yackel, Steven Yackel | 1994. | Nik Wilson, Amanda Yackel, Steven Yackel |
| 1946. | © 2012 Fantasy Flight Publishing, Inc., all rights | | |
| 1947. | reserved. No part of this product may be reproduced | | |
| 1948. | without specific permission. Descent: Journeys in the | | |
| 1949. | Dark, Fantasy Flight Games, Fantasy Flight Supply, | | |
| 1950. | and the FFG logo are trademarks of Fantasy Flight | | |
| 1951. | Publishing, Inc. Fantasy Flight Games is located at 1975 | | |
| 1952. | West County Road B2, Suite 1, Roseville, Minnesota, | | |
| 1953. | 55113, USA, and can be reached by telephone at 651- | | |
| 1954. | 639-1905. Retain this information for your records. Not | | |
| 1955. | suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts. | | |
| 1956. | Actual components may vary from those shown. Made | | |
| 1957. | in China. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY. NOT | | |
| 1958. | INTENDED FOR USE OF PERSONS 13 YEARS OF | | |
| 1959. | AGE OR YOUNGER. | | |
| 1960. | Index | 1995. | Index |
| 1961. | Adjacent Spaces����������������������������������10 | 1996. | Adjacent Spaces����������������������������������10 |
| 1962. | Advanced Rules ����������������������������������19 | 1997. | Advanced Rules ����������������������������������19 |
| 1963. | Attack ���������������������������������������������������9 | 1998. | Attack ���������������������������������������������������9 |
| 1964. | Attack Keywords���������������������������������13 | 1999. | Attack Keywords���������������������������������13 |
| 1965. | Attributes���������������������������������������������15 | 2000. | Attributes���������������������������������������������15 |
| 1966. | Attribute Tests�������������������������������������15 | 2001. | Attribute Tests�������������������������������������15 |
| 1967. | Campaign Phase ���������������������������������20 | 2002. | Campaign Phase ���������������������������������20 |
| 1968. | Choose Next Quest..........................21 | 2003. | Choose Next Quest..........................21 |
| 1969. | Shopping............................................20 | 2004. | Shopping............................................20 |
| 1970. | Spend Experience Points.................20 | 2005. | Spend Experience Points.................20 |
| 1971. | Travel..................................................22 | 2006. | Travel..................................................22 |
| 1972. | Campaign Rules����������������������������������19 | 2007. | Campaign Rules����������������������������������19 |
| 1973. | Act II..................................................22 | 2008. | Act II..................................................22 |
| 1974. | Ending a Session...............................19 | 2009. | Ending a Session...............................19 |
| 1975. | Finale..................................................22 | 2010. | Finale..................................................22 |
| 1976. | Interlude............................................22 | 2011. | Interlude............................................22 |
| 1977. | Record-keeping and Storage...........21 | 2012. | Record-keeping and Storage...........21 |
| 1978. | Relics..................................................22 | 2013. | Relics..................................................22 |
| 1979. | Class Card Anatomy ��������������������������8 | 2014. | Class Card Anatomy ��������������������������8 |
| 1980. | Combat ������������������������������������������������12 | 2015. | Combat ������������������������������������������������12 |
| 1981. | 1. Declare Weapon and Target........12 | 2016. | 1. Declare Weapon and Target........12 |
| 1982. | 2. Roll Dice........................................12 | 2017. | 2. Roll Dice........................................12 |
| 1983. | 3. Check Range.................................12 | 2018. | 3. Check Range.................................12 |
| 1984. | 4. Spend Surges.................................13 | 2019. | 4. Spend Surges.................................13 |
| 1985. | 5. Deal Damage.................................13 | 2020. | 5. Deal Damage.................................13 |
| 1986. | Combat Example..............................14 | 2021. | Combat Example..............................14 |
| 1987. | Conditions�������������������������������������������15 | 2022. | Conditions�������������������������������������������15 |
| 1988. | Damage and Health����������������������������13 | 2023. | Damage and Health����������������������������13 |
| 1989. | Defeated�����������������������������������������������15 | 2024. | Defeated�����������������������������������������������15 |
| 1990. | Knocked Out.....................................15 | 2025. | Knocked Out.....................................15 |
| 1991. | Dice ������������������������������������������������������11 | 2026. | Dice ������������������������������������������������������11 |
| 1992. | Empty Spaces��������������������������������������9 | 2027. | Empty Spaces��������������������������������������9 |
| 1993. | Epic Play ����������������������������������������������19 | 2028. | Epic Play ����������������������������������������������19 |
| 1994. | Equipment�������������������������������������������11 | 2029. | Equipment�������������������������������������������11 |
| 1995. | Familiars����������������������������������������������17 | 2030. | Familiars����������������������������������������������17 |
| 1996. | Fatigue and Stamina���������������������������13 | 2031. | Fatigue and Stamina���������������������������13 |
| 1997. | Hero Archetypes���������������������������������4 | 2032. | Hero Archetypes���������������������������������4 |
| 1998. | Hero Sheet Anatomy��������������������������7 | 2033. | Hero Sheet Anatomy��������������������������7 |
| 1999. | Hero Turn in Detail����������������������������8 | 2034. | Hero Turn in Detail����������������������������8 |
| 2000. | Lieutenant Card Anatomy�����������������17 | 2035. | Lieutenant Card Anatomy�����������������17 |
| 2001. | Lieutenants������������������������������������������17 | 2036. | Lieutenants������������������������������������������17 |
| 2002. | Line of Sight ����������������������������������������12 | 2037. | Line of Sight ����������������������������������������12 |
| 2003. | Monster Card Anatomy���������������������16 | 2038. | Monster Card Anatomy���������������������16 |
| 2004. | Monsters����������������������������������������������16 | 2039. | Monsters����������������������������������������������16 |
| 2005. | Large Monster Movement...............17 | 2040. | Large Monster Movement...............17 |
| 2006. | Large Monsters.................................16 | 2041. | Large Monsters.................................16 |
| 2007. | Move�����������������������������������������������������8 | 2042. | Move�����������������������������������������������������8 |
| 2008. | Movement Example ���������������������������9 | 2043. | Movement Example ���������������������������9 |
| 2009. | Open or Close a Door������������������������10 | 2044. | Open or Close a Door������������������������10 |
| 2010. | Overlord Cards�����������������������������������16 | 2045. | Overlord Cards�����������������������������������16 |
| 2011. | Overlord Turn in Detail���������������������10 | 2046. | Overlord Turn in Detail���������������������10 |
| 2012. | Playing the Game��������������������������������7 | 2047. | Playing the Game��������������������������������7 |
| 2013. | Hero Turn Summary........................7 | 2048. | Hero Turn Summary........................7 |
| 2014. | Overlord Turn Summary.................8 | 2049. | Overlord Turn Summary.................8 |
| 2015. | Winning the Game...........................8 | 2050. | Winning the Game...........................8 |
| 2016. | Quests���������������������������������������������������18 | 2051. | Quests���������������������������������������������������18 |
| 2017. | Recovering Damage and Fatigue������13 | 2052. | Recovering Damage and Fatigue������13 |
| 2018. | Rest�������������������������������������������������������9 | 2053. | Rest�������������������������������������������������������9 |
| 2019. | Revive a Hero��������������������������������������10 | 2054. | Revive a Hero��������������������������������������10 |
| 2020. | Search���������������������������������������������������10 | 2055. | Search���������������������������������������������������10 |
| 2021. | Search Card Anatomy������������������������10 | 2056. | Search Card Anatomy������������������������10 |
| 2022. | Setup�����������������������������������������������������4 | 2057. | Setup�����������������������������������������������������4 |
| 2023. | General Setup....................................4 | 2058. | General Setup....................................4 |
| 2024. | Hero Setup.........................................5 | 2059. | Hero Setup.........................................5 |
| 2025. | Overlord Setup..................................5 | 2060. | Overlord Setup..................................5 |
| 2026. | Setup Diagram..................................6 | 2061. | Setup Diagram..................................6 |
| 2027. | Shop Item Card Anatomy������������������11 | 2062. | Shop Item Card Anatomy������������������11 |
| 2028. | Stand Up ����������������������������������������������10 | 2063. | Stand Up ����������������������������������������������10 |
| 2029. | Terrain��������������������������������������������������18 | 2064. | Terrain��������������������������������������������������18 |
| 2030. | Two-player Game �������������������������������18 | 2065. | Two-player Game �������������������������������18 |
| 2031. | Use a Skill ��������������������������������������������9 | 2066. | Use a Skill ��������������������������������������������9 |
| 2032. | Visit Us on the Web | | |
| 2033. | www.FantasyFlightGames.com | 2067. | www.FantasyFlightGames.com |
| 2034. | 24 | 2068. | 24 |
| 2035. | General Setup | 2069. | General Setup |
| 2036. | 1. Choose Quest | 2070. | 1. Choose Quest |
| 2037. | 2. Assemble Map | 2071. | 2. Assemble Map |
| 2038. | 3. Choose Player Roles | 2072. | 3. Choose Player Roles |
| 2039. | 4. Prepare Tokens | 2073. | 4. Prepare Tokens |
| 2040. | 5. Assemble Search Deck and | 2074. | 5. Assemble Search Deck and |
| 2041. | Condition Cards | 2075. | Condition Cards |
| 2042. | Hero Setup | 2076. | Hero Setup |
| 2043. | 1. Take Activation Cards and | 2077. | 1. Take Reference Cards and |
| 2044. | Hero Tokens | 2078. | Hero Tokens |
| 2045. | 2. Choose Heroes | 2079. | 2. Choose Heroes |
| 2046. | 3. Choose Classes | 2080. | 3. Choose Classes |
| 2047. | 4. Choose Skills | 2081. | 4. Choose Skills |
| 2048. | 5. Place Heroes | 2082. | 5. Place Heroes |
| 2049. | Overlord Setup | 2083. | Overlord Setup |
| 2050. | 1. Choose Monsters | 2084. | 1. Choose Monsters |