Delving

Core Rule—Formation

• Multiple CreaturesCreature TargetCreatures are animate Targets, distinct from inanimate Objects. can occupy each rank in the Formation.
• Formations with only two ranks have no CenterguardCenterguard FormationCenterguard is the middle rank of a Formation that keeps you protected from initial threats..

Core Rule—Vanguard

While in Vanguard, you can:

• InfiltrateInfiltrate ActivityInfiltrate is an Activity you use to move through hostile areas without being noticed. at Careful PaceCareful Pace PaceCareful Pace is a Pace built for observation and safety.
• MonitorMonitor ActivityMonitor is an Activity you use to watch for threats, attuning your senses to anything out of place, suspicious, or revealing. at Careful PaceCareful Pace PaceCareful Pace is a Pace built for observation and safety.
• NavigateNavigate ActivityNavigate is an Activity you use to guide your party through unfamiliar terrain. at Steady PaceSteady Pace PaceSteady Pace is a Pace that balances awareness with progress. or slower
• ScoutScout ActivityScout is an Activity you use to move ahead of your party to spot threats, find safe routes, and gather information before everyone else arrives. at Rushed PaceRushed Pace PaceRushed Pace is a Pace built for covering ground quickly., alone
• TrackTrack ActivityTrack is an Activity you use to learn what passed through an area and where it went. at Steady PaceSteady Pace PaceSteady Pace is a Pace that balances awareness with progress. or slower

Core Rule—Centerguard

While in Centerguard, you can:

• ChartChart ActivityChart is an Activity you use to map the area as you explore, marking landmarks, safe paths, and environmental Hazards. at Careful PaceCareful Pace PaceCareful Pace is a Pace built for observation and safety.
• ForageForage ActivityForage is an Activity you use to gather food and resources as you explore. at Steady PaceSteady Pace PaceSteady Pace is a Pace that balances awareness with progress. or slower
• InfiltrateInfiltrate ActivityInfiltrate is an Activity you use to move through hostile areas without being noticed. at Careful PaceCareful Pace PaceCareful Pace is a Pace built for observation and safety.
• NavigateNavigate ActivityNavigate is an Activity you use to guide your party through unfamiliar terrain. at Steady PaceSteady Pace PaceSteady Pace is a Pace that balances awareness with progress. or slower
• SocializeSocialize ActivitySocialize is an Activity you use to share a meal, talk, or spend time together with your party. at Steady PaceSteady Pace PaceSteady Pace is a Pace that balances awareness with progress. or slower

Core Rule—Rearguard

While in Rearguard, you can:

• InfiltrateInfiltrate ActivityInfiltrate is an Activity you use to move through hostile areas without being noticed. at Careful PaceCareful Pace PaceCareful Pace is a Pace built for observation and safety.
• MonitorMonitor ActivityMonitor is an Activity you use to watch for threats, attuning your senses to anything out of place, suspicious, or revealing. at Careful PaceCareful Pace PaceCareful Pace is a Pace built for observation and safety.
• ScoutScout ActivityScout is an Activity you use to move ahead of your party to spot threats, find safe routes, and gather information before everyone else arrives. at Rushed PaceRushed Pace PaceRushed Pace is a Pace built for covering ground quickly., alone

Core Rule—Pace

Your GMGame Manager TermGame Managers (GMs) are the people who run the game for the Players at a table. determines travel time based on terrain and other conditions.

Core Rule—Careful Pace

• Travel time is doubled.

While moving at Careful Pace, you can:

• ChartChart ActivityChart is an Activity you use to map the area as you explore, marking landmarks, safe paths, and environmental Hazards. in CenterguardCenterguard FormationCenterguard is the middle rank of a Formation that keeps you protected from initial threats.
• ForageForage ActivityForage is an Activity you use to gather food and resources as you explore. in CenterguardCenterguard FormationCenterguard is the middle rank of a Formation that keeps you protected from initial threats.
• InfiltrateInfiltrate ActivityInfiltrate is an Activity you use to move through hostile areas without being noticed. in any FormationFormation FormationFormation is the order your party travels in, split into the Vanguard, Centerguard, and Rearguard ranks.
• MonitorMonitor ActivityMonitor is an Activity you use to watch for threats, attuning your senses to anything out of place, suspicious, or revealing. in VanguardVanguard FormationVanguard is the front rank of a Formation that encounters threats and discoveries before anyone else. or RearguardRearguard FormationRearguard is the back rank of a Formation that watches for threats from behind.
• NavigateNavigate ActivityNavigate is an Activity you use to guide your party through unfamiliar terrain. in VanguardVanguard FormationVanguard is the front rank of a Formation that encounters threats and discoveries before anyone else. or CenterguardCenterguard FormationCenterguard is the middle rank of a Formation that keeps you protected from initial threats.
• SocializeSocialize ActivitySocialize is an Activity you use to share a meal, talk, or spend time together with your party. in CenterguardCenterguard FormationCenterguard is the middle rank of a Formation that keeps you protected from initial threats.
• TrackTrack ActivityTrack is an Activity you use to learn what passed through an area and where it went. in VanguardVanguard FormationVanguard is the front rank of a Formation that encounters threats and discoveries before anyone else.

Core Rule—Steady Pace

• Travel time is normal.

While moving at Steady Pace, you can:

• ForageForage ActivityForage is an Activity you use to gather food and resources as you explore. in CenterguardCenterguard FormationCenterguard is the middle rank of a Formation that keeps you protected from initial threats.
• NavigateNavigate ActivityNavigate is an Activity you use to guide your party through unfamiliar terrain. in VanguardVanguard FormationVanguard is the front rank of a Formation that encounters threats and discoveries before anyone else. or CenterguardCenterguard FormationCenterguard is the middle rank of a Formation that keeps you protected from initial threats.
• SocializeSocialize ActivitySocialize is an Activity you use to share a meal, talk, or spend time together with your party. in CenterguardCenterguard FormationCenterguard is the middle rank of a Formation that keeps you protected from initial threats.
• TrackTrack ActivityTrack is an Activity you use to learn what passed through an area and where it went. in VanguardVanguard FormationVanguard is the front rank of a Formation that encounters threats and discoveries before anyone else.

Core Rule—Rushed Pace

• Travel time is halved.

While moving at Rushed Pace, you can:

• ScoutScout ActivityScout is an Activity you use to move ahead of your party to spot threats, find safe routes, and gather information before everyone else arrives. in VanguardVanguard FormationVanguard is the front rank of a Formation that encounters threats and discoveries before anyone else. or RearguardRearguard FormationRearguard is the back rank of a Formation that watches for threats from behind.

Core Rule—Activity

• An Activity requires 10 minutes of dedication.
• One Scribe’sScribe TermScribes are the characters Players play in the game (often called player characters, or PCs, in other TTRPGs). Activity benefits the entire party.

Benefits end when:

• You no longer meet the requirements.
• You switch Activities.
• You finish a RestRest RestRests are breaks you take to recover between fights and adventures..

Core Rule—Chart

Benefits:

• Discover environmental HazardsHazard HazardHazards are sources of potential Damage or adverse Effects. before they’re triggered.
• Gain FortuneFortune TestFortune is a Modifier that your Game Manager grants when circumstances work in your favor. on SavesSave TestSaves are Tests your Game Manager calls for when you take reactive, automatic, or forced actions, typically in response to a threat. against discovered HazardsHazard HazardHazards are sources of potential Damage or adverse Effects..

Requirements:

• Careful PaceCareful Pace PaceCareful Pace is a Pace built for observation and safety.
• CenterguardCenterguard FormationCenterguard is the middle rank of a Formation that keeps you protected from initial threats.

Core Rule—Forage

Benefits:

• Gather enough food and water for 1 day to stave off Hunger & ThirstHunger & Thirst HazardHunger & Thirst are Hazards you face when you go without enough food and water..
• Build a Closed ShelterClosed Shelter ShelterClosed Shelters are Shelters in defensible areas you’ve secured or warded, like a barricaded room, cave, or space with a single entry point. for your next RestRest RestRests are breaks you take to recover between fights and adventures. (no FormationFormation FormationFormation is the order your party travels in, split into the Vanguard, Centerguard, and Rearguard ranks. required).

Requirements:

• Steady PaceSteady Pace PaceSteady Pace is a Pace that balances awareness with progress. or slower
• CenterguardCenterguard FormationCenterguard is the middle rank of a Formation that keeps you protected from initial threats.
• Forager’s KitForager’s Kit Item · Toolkit · Tier 1Forager’s Kits are Explorer’s Toolkits used to identify and gather edible and medicinal plants while ensuring you can distinguish between safe and dangerous species.

Core Rule—Infiltrate

Benefits:

• While UndetectedUndetected DetectionUndetected is a Detection state you’re in when a Creature hasn’t detected you with any Sense and has no idea you’re present., gain FortuneFortune TestFortune is a Modifier that your Game Manager grants when circumstances work in your favor. on AgilityAgility SkillAgility is a Skill that measures your speed, coordination, and reflexes. ChecksCheck TestChecks are Tests your Game Manager calls for when you take proactive, deliberate actions to accomplish something. to remain so.
• While UnobservedUnobserved DetectionUnobserved is a Detection state you’re in when a Creature detects you with a Mid Fidelity or Low Fidelity Sense., gain FortuneFortune TestFortune is a Modifier that your Game Manager grants when circumstances work in your favor. on AgilityAgility SkillAgility is a Skill that measures your speed, coordination, and reflexes. ChecksCheck TestChecks are Tests your Game Manager calls for when you take proactive, deliberate actions to accomplish something. to remain so or become UndetectedUndetected DetectionUndetected is a Detection state you’re in when a Creature hasn’t detected you with any Sense and has no idea you’re present..

Requirements:

• Careful PaceCareful Pace PaceCareful Pace is a Pace built for observation and safety.
• Any FormationFormation FormationFormation is the order your party travels in, split into the Vanguard, Centerguard, and Rearguard ranks.
• CoverCover CoverCover is anything that physically blocks you from being targeted from certain directions. or concealment
• Heavy ArmorHeavy Armor Item · Armor · Tier 1Heavy Armor is Armor that offers maximum protection but limits mobility. or ShieldsShield Item · Shield · Tier 1Shields are Objects you wield to increase your Defense. prevent the FortuneFortune TestFortune is a Modifier that your Game Manager grants when circumstances work in your favor.

Core Rule—Monitor

Benefits:

• You can’t gain SurprisedSurprised ConditionSurprised is a Condition you gain when you are caught unaware. on your next InitiativeInitiative CombatInitiative is the rule that determines which simultaneous, conflicting action begins first when the order of those actions changes the outcome..
• Set up a Short RangeShort Range RangeShort Range is a Range for Effects that can Originate within 6 Spaces of you. perimeter for your next RestRest RestRests are breaks you take to recover between fights and adventures. that alerts you when CreaturesCreature TargetCreatures are animate Targets, distinct from inanimate Objects. enter (no FormationFormation FormationFormation is the order your party travels in, split into the Vanguard, Centerguard, and Rearguard ranks. required).

Requirements:

• Careful PaceCareful Pace PaceCareful Pace is a Pace built for observation and safety.
• VanguardVanguard FormationVanguard is the front rank of a Formation that encounters threats and discoveries before anyone else. or RearguardRearguard FormationRearguard is the back rank of a Formation that watches for threats from behind. (if in FormationFormation FormationFormation is the order your party travels in, split into the Vanguard, Centerguard, and Rearguard ranks.)

Core Rule—Navigate

Benefits:

• You can’t get lost.
• You ignore non-MagicalMagical FeatureMagical is a Feature that marks an item, Effect, or Energy as a product of magic. Difficult TerrainDifficult Terrain MovementDifficult Terrain is any Space that slows your Movement, such as rubble, deep water, or a sheer wall..

Requirements:

• Steady PaceSteady Pace PaceSteady Pace is a Pace that balances awareness with progress. or slower
• VanguardVanguard FormationVanguard is the front rank of a Formation that encounters threats and discoveries before anyone else. or CenterguardCenterguard FormationCenterguard is the middle rank of a Formation that keeps you protected from initial threats.
• Navigator’s KitNavigator’s Kit Item · Toolkit · Tier 1Navigator’s Kits are Artisan’s Toolkits used to craft and fix maps, navigate any terrain, and determine the current time and date when you can see the sky.

Core Rule—Scout

Benefits:

• You gain FortuneFortune TestFortune is a Modifier that your Game Manager grants when circumstances work in your favor. on your next InitiativeInitiative CombatInitiative is the rule that determines which simultaneous, conflicting action begins first when the order of those actions changes the outcome..
• Discovered CreaturesCreature TargetCreatures are animate Targets, distinct from inanimate Objects. gain SurprisedSurprised ConditionSurprised is a Condition you gain when you are caught unaware. on your next InitiativeInitiative CombatInitiative is the rule that determines which simultaneous, conflicting action begins first when the order of those actions changes the outcome..

Requirements:

• Rushed PaceRushed Pace PaceRushed Pace is a Pace built for covering ground quickly., alone
• VanguardVanguard FormationVanguard is the front rank of a Formation that encounters threats and discoveries before anyone else. or RearguardRearguard FormationRearguard is the back rank of a Formation that watches for threats from behind., alone
• CoverCover CoverCover is anything that physically blocks you from being targeted from certain directions. or concealment
• No Heavy ArmorHeavy Armor Item · Armor · Tier 1Heavy Armor is Armor that offers maximum protection but limits mobility. or ShieldsShield Item · Shield · Tier 1Shields are Objects you wield to increase your Defense.

Core Rule—Socialize

• Describe what you do to your GMGame Manager TermGame Managers (GMs) are the people who run the game for the Players at a table. or play out a scene.

Benefits:

• You gain Temporary HPTemporary HP HealthTemporary HP is a buffer that absorbs Damage before your Hit Points. equal to your SoulSoul TraitSoul is a Trait that measures your charisma, confidence, willpower, and courage. (minimum 1).

Requirements:

• Steady PaceSteady Pace PaceSteady Pace is a Pace that balances awareness with progress. or slower
• CenterguardCenterguard FormationCenterguard is the middle rank of a Formation that keeps you protected from initial threats. (if in FormationFormation FormationFormation is the order your party travels in, split into the Vanguard, Centerguard, and Rearguard ranks.)
• Closed ShelterClosed Shelter ShelterClosed Shelters are Shelters in defensible areas you’ve secured or warded, like a barricaded room, cave, or space with a single entry point. or safer

Core Rule—Track

Benefits:

• Identify its SpeciesSpecies Species · Tier 1Species are Scribe ancestries that set your Form, Size, and a starting Feat., SizeSize SizeSize is the number of Spaces you, and other Targets, Occupy., and one ImmunityImmune SusceptibilityImmune is a Susceptibility that negates Damage., VulnerabilityVulnerable SusceptibilityVulnerable is a Susceptibility that increases Damage., or ResistanceResistant SusceptibilityResistant is a Susceptibility that reduces Damage..
• Identify the quarry if you already know it.

Requirements:

• Steady PaceSteady Pace PaceSteady Pace is a Pace that balances awareness with progress. or slower
• VanguardVanguard FormationVanguard is the front rank of a Formation that encounters threats and discoveries before anyone else.
• Hunter’s KitHunter’s Kit Item · Toolkit · Tier 1Hunter’s Kits are Explorer’s Toolkits used to track, hunt, and fish for game in the wilderness, set and disarm traps, conduct harvests, and field dress kills.

Core Rule—Detection

Core Rule—Unobserved

• CreaturesCreature TargetCreatures are animate Targets, distinct from inanimate Objects. you’re Unobserved to gain Off GuardOff Guard ConditionOff Guard is a Condition that leaves gaps in your defenses. against you.
• CreaturesCreature TargetCreatures are animate Targets, distinct from inanimate Objects. you’re Unobserved to gain MisfortuneMisfortune TestMisfortune is a Modifier that your Game Manager imposes when circumstances work against you. on AttacksAttack ActionAttack is the Action you use to strike at a foe. against you.
• You’re Unobserved to CreaturesCreature TargetCreatures are animate Targets, distinct from inanimate Objects. without Sight LineSight Line TargetSight Line is the part of Targeting that means you can detect your Target using Sight. to you.
• You can still be affected by Effect AreasEffect Area TargetEffect Area is a Targeting zone that emanates as a sphere from its Origin in all directions, out to a specified Range. or Effect LinesEffect Line TargetEffect Line is a Targeting path that an Effect travels straight and unobstructed from its Origin to a Target..

Core Rule—Undetected

• If you’re Undetected to a CreatureCreature TargetCreatures are animate Targets, distinct from inanimate Objects., you’re also UnobservedUnobserved DetectionUnobserved is a Detection state you’re in when a Creature detects you with a Mid Fidelity or Low Fidelity Sense. to it.
• CreaturesCreature TargetCreatures are animate Targets, distinct from inanimate Objects. you’re Undetected to can’t make AcuityAcuity SkillAcuity is a Skill that measures your awareness, attention, and intuition. ChecksCheck TestChecks are Tests your Game Manager calls for when you take proactive, deliberate actions to accomplish something. to purposely try to find you.

Core Rule—Sense

• Most sensing is automatic. Your GMGame Manager TermGame Managers (GMs) are the people who run the game for the Players at a table. describes what’s obvious and what matters.
• Use the SearchSearch ActionSearch is an Action you use to examine your surroundings for anything hidden or out of place. ActionAction RuleActions are structured ways to act when your Game Manager tracks Rounds. to examine a specific thing using a Sense. Your GMGame Manager TermGame Managers (GMs) are the people who run the game for the Players at a table. calls for an AcuityAcuity SkillAcuity is a Skill that measures your awareness, attention, and intuition. CheckCheck TestChecks are Tests your Game Manager calls for when you take proactive, deliberate actions to accomplish something. to determine what extra detail you uncover.

Core Rule—Visual Impairment

Without assistive or corrective means, TestsTest TestTests are die rolls that resolve actions with meaningful and uncertain outcomes. that rely solely on Sight and directly relate to your specific Visual Impairment gain MisfortuneMisfortune TestMisfortune is a Modifier that your Game Manager imposes when circumstances work against you..

Core Rule—Profound Visual Impairment

• You gain BlindedBlinded ConditionBlinded is a Condition that takes away your sight..
• With a permanent Profound Visual Impairment, you can choose to read Braille, use tactile sign language, and use any other assistive tools that aid you.

Core Rule—Hearing Impairment

Without assistive or corrective means, TestsTest TestTests are die rolls that resolve actions with meaningful and uncertain outcomes. that rely solely on Hearing and directly relate to your specific Hearing Impairment gain MisfortuneMisfortune TestMisfortune is a Modifier that your Game Manager imposes when circumstances work against you..

Core Rule—Profound Hearing Impairment

• You gain DeafenedDeafened ConditionDeafened is a Condition that takes away your hearing..
• With a permanent Profound Hearing Impairment, you can choose to use sign language, lip reading, and other assistive tools that support you.

Core Rule—Olfactory Impairment

Without assistive or corrective means, TestsTest TestTests are die rolls that resolve actions with meaningful and uncertain outcomes. that rely solely on Smell and directly relate to your specific Olfactory Impairment gain MisfortuneMisfortune TestMisfortune is a Modifier that your Game Manager imposes when circumstances work against you..

Core Rule—Profound Olfactory Impairment

You can’t detect warning odors like spoilage or poison.

Core Rule—Gustatory Impairment

Without assistive or corrective means, TestsTest TestTests are die rolls that resolve actions with meaningful and uncertain outcomes. that rely solely on Taste and directly relate to your specific Gustatory Impairment gain MisfortuneMisfortune TestMisfortune is a Modifier that your Game Manager imposes when circumstances work against you..

Core Rule—Profound Gustatory Impairment

You can’t detect warning tastes like spoilage or poison.

Core Rule—Tactile Impairment

Without assistive or corrective means, TestsTest TestTests are die rolls that resolve actions with meaningful and uncertain outcomes. that rely solely on Touch and directly relate to your specific Tactile Impairment gain MisfortuneMisfortune TestMisfortune is a Modifier that your Game Manager imposes when circumstances work against you..

Core Rule—Profound Tactile Impairment

You can’t detect warning signs like pain or temperature.

Core Rule—Fidelity

Core Rule—High Fidelity

• SightSight SenseSight is a Sense you use to visually perceive your surroundings. gives High Fidelity detail.
• You can detect TargetsTarget TargetTargets are anything that Effects can affect, interact with, or influence.’ exact SpacesSpace RuleSpaces are grid tiles that measure position, distance, and Size. and physical features, making it a precise way to SearchSearch ActionSearch is an Action you use to examine your surroundings for anything hidden or out of place..
• You can use SightSight SenseSight is a Sense you use to visually perceive your surroundings. to make UndetectedUndetected DetectionUndetected is a Detection state you’re in when a Creature hasn’t detected you with any Sense and has no idea you’re present. or UnobservedUnobserved DetectionUnobserved is a Detection state you’re in when a Creature detects you with a Mid Fidelity or Low Fidelity Sense. TargetsTarget TargetTargets are anything that Effects can affect, interact with, or influence. ObservedObserved DetectionObserved is a Detection state you’re in when a Creature detects you with a High Fidelity Sense..

Core Rule—Mid Fidelity

• HearingHearing SenseHearing is a Sense you use to audibly perceive your surroundings. gives Mid Fidelity detail.
• You can detect TargetsTarget TargetTargets are anything that Effects can affect, interact with, or influence., but you can’t pinpoint exact SpacesSpace RuleSpaces are grid tiles that measure position, distance, and Size. or fine physical features, making it an imprecise way to SearchSearch ActionSearch is an Action you use to examine your surroundings for anything hidden or out of place..
• You can use HearingHearing SenseHearing is a Sense you use to audibly perceive your surroundings. to make UndetectedUndetected DetectionUndetected is a Detection state you’re in when a Creature hasn’t detected you with any Sense and has no idea you’re present. TargetsTarget TargetTargets are anything that Effects can affect, interact with, or influence. UnobservedUnobserved DetectionUnobserved is a Detection state you’re in when a Creature detects you with a Mid Fidelity or Low Fidelity Sense..

Core Rule—Low Fidelity

• TasteTaste SenseTaste is a Sense you use to perceive your surroundings through flavor., TouchTouch SenseTouch is a Sense you use to perceive your surroundings through physical contact., and SmellSmell SenseSmell is a Sense you use to perceive your surroundings through scent. give Low Fidelity detail.
• You can detect subtle clues or traces of TargetsTarget TargetTargets are anything that Effects can affect, interact with, or influence., making it a vague way to SearchSearch ActionSearch is an Action you use to examine your surroundings for anything hidden or out of place..
• You can use TasteTaste SenseTaste is a Sense you use to perceive your surroundings through flavor., TouchTouch SenseTouch is a Sense you use to perceive your surroundings through physical contact., and SmellSmell SenseSmell is a Sense you use to perceive your surroundings through scent. to confirm a presence. You can’t tell when it was here, whether it’s still here, or where it is unless it’s obvious.

Core Rule—Illumination

Core Rule—Brilliance

You’re ExposedExposed VisibilityExposed is a Visibility state in which you can be seen clearly, such as in Brilliance and areas of light fog or sparse foliage. to CreaturesCreature TargetCreatures are animate Targets, distinct from inanimate Objects. you’re ObservedObserved DetectionObserved is a Detection state you’re in when a Creature detects you with a High Fidelity Sense. by.

Core Rule—Gloom

You’re ShroudedShrouded VisibilityShrouded is a Visibility state in which others can barely see you, such as in Gloom, or in areas of modest fog, foliage, rain, or mist. to CreaturesCreature TargetCreatures are animate Targets, distinct from inanimate Objects. you’re ObservedObserved DetectionObserved is a Detection state you’re in when a Creature detects you with a High Fidelity Sense. by.

Core Rule—Darkness

• You’re VeiledVeiled VisibilityVeiled is a Visibility state in which others can’t see you, such as in Darkness, while Invisible, or in areas of extreme fog or dense foliage. to CreaturesCreature TargetCreatures are animate Targets, distinct from inanimate Objects. that have Sight LineSight Line TargetSight Line is the part of Targeting that means you can detect your Target using Sight. to you.
• You can’t see in Darkness without an ability that lets you see without light.

Core Rule—Audibility

Core Rule—Unmuffled

Sound you make can be heard clearly.

Core Rule—Muffled

• TestsTest TestTests are die rolls that resolve actions with meaningful and uncertain outcomes. that rely solely on HearingHearing SenseHearing is a Sense you use to audibly perceive your surroundings. gain MisfortuneMisfortune TestMisfortune is a Modifier that your Game Manager imposes when circumstances work against you..
• Sound you make can only be partially heard.

Core Rule—Inaudible

Others can’t hear you or any sound you make.

Core Rule—Visibility

Core Rule—Exposed

• You’re ObservedObserved DetectionObserved is a Detection state you’re in when a Creature detects you with a High Fidelity Sense. to CreaturesCreature TargetCreatures are animate Targets, distinct from inanimate Objects. with Sight LineSight Line TargetSight Line is the part of Targeting that means you can detect your Target using Sight. to you.
• You’re VeiledVeiled VisibilityVeiled is a Visibility state in which others can’t see you, such as in Darkness, while Invisible, or in areas of extreme fog or dense foliage. and UnobservedUnobserved DetectionUnobserved is a Detection state you’re in when a Creature detects you with a Mid Fidelity or Low Fidelity Sense. to CreaturesCreature TargetCreatures are animate Targets, distinct from inanimate Objects. without Sight LineSight Line TargetSight Line is the part of Targeting that means you can detect your Target using Sight. to you.

Core Rule—Shrouded

• TestsTest TestTests are die rolls that resolve actions with meaningful and uncertain outcomes. that rely solely on SightSight SenseSight is a Sense you use to visually perceive your surroundings. gain MisfortuneMisfortune TestMisfortune is a Modifier that your Game Manager imposes when circumstances work against you..
• You’re ObservedObserved DetectionObserved is a Detection state you’re in when a Creature detects you with a High Fidelity Sense. to CreaturesCreature TargetCreatures are animate Targets, distinct from inanimate Objects. with Sight LineSight Line TargetSight Line is the part of Targeting that means you can detect your Target using Sight. to you.
• You’re VeiledVeiled VisibilityVeiled is a Visibility state in which others can’t see you, such as in Darkness, while Invisible, or in areas of extreme fog or dense foliage. and UnobservedUnobserved DetectionUnobserved is a Detection state you’re in when a Creature detects you with a Mid Fidelity or Low Fidelity Sense. to CreaturesCreature TargetCreatures are animate Targets, distinct from inanimate Objects. without Sight LineSight Line TargetSight Line is the part of Targeting that means you can detect your Target using Sight. to you.

Core Rule—Veiled

• Onlookers can’t see you.
• You’re UnobservedUnobserved DetectionUnobserved is a Detection state you’re in when a Creature detects you with a Mid Fidelity or Low Fidelity Sense. to CreaturesCreature TargetCreatures are animate Targets, distinct from inanimate Objects. with Sight LineSight Line TargetSight Line is the part of Targeting that means you can detect your Target using Sight. to you.

Core Rule—Falling

• You fall up to Long RangeLong Range RangeLong Range is a Range for Effects that can Originate within 24 Spaces of you. per RoundRound CombatRounds are the units of time that divide play into 6-second intervals..
• If you take DamageDamage HealthDamage is harm that reduces your Hit Points., you land ProneProne ConditionProne is a Condition you gain when you are knocked or dropped to the ground..
• Use a Climber’s KitClimber’s Kit Item · Toolkit · Tier 1Climber’s Kits are Explorer’s Toolkits used to ascend or descend vertical or overhanging surfaces and set up camps on cliffs and mountains. while ClimbingClimb MovementClimb is a Movement you use to Move across vertical surfaces with handholds., and Fall ArrestFall Arrest ActionFall Arrest is an Action you take as a Reaction to catch yourself as you fall. to stop Falls in progress.

Core Rule—Holding Your Breath

• When your GMGame Manager TermGame Managers (GMs) are the people who run the game for the Players at a table. isn’t tracking RoundsRound CombatRounds are the units of time that divide play into 6-second intervals., you can hold your breath for a number of minutes equal to 5 + your BodyBody TraitBody is a Trait that measures your physical durability, stamina, and resilience..
• When your GMGame Manager TermGame Managers (GMs) are the people who run the game for the Players at a table. tracks RoundsRound CombatRounds are the units of time that divide play into 6-second intervals., you can hold it for a number of RoundsRound CombatRounds are the units of time that divide play into 6-second intervals. equal to 2 + your BodyBody TraitBody is a Trait that measures your physical durability, stamina, and resilience. (minimum 1).
• Each time you take DamageDamage HealthDamage is harm that reduces your Hit Points. while your GMGame Manager TermGame Managers (GMs) are the people who run the game for the Players at a table. tracks RoundsRound CombatRounds are the units of time that divide play into 6-second intervals., lose 1 RoundRound CombatRounds are the units of time that divide play into 6-second intervals. of breath.
• If your GMGame Manager TermGame Managers (GMs) are the people who run the game for the Players at a table. starts tracking RoundsRound CombatRounds are the units of time that divide play into 6-second intervals. while you’re holding your breath, your remaining minutes become RoundsRound CombatRounds are the units of time that divide play into 6-second intervals., up to your RoundRound CombatRounds are the units of time that divide play into 6-second intervals. limit.
• When you run out of breath, make the SaveSave TestSaves are Tests your Game Manager calls for when you take reactive, automatic, or forced actions, typically in response to a threat. for how time is being tracked.

Core Rule—Hunger & Thirst

• Hunger & Thirst apply only if your GMGame Manager TermGame Managers (GMs) are the people who run the game for the Players at a table. tracks food and water.
• You gain 1 FatigueFatigue ConditionFatigue is a Condition that tracks exhaustion as it builds up. for each 24 hours without a full day’s RationsRation Item · Supply · Tier 1Rations are preserved food Supplies for travel., CanteenCanteen Item · Supply · Tier 1Canteens are Supplies for carrying drinking water. use, or other sustenance.

Core Rule—Rest

• Rest only works if you finish it without interruption.
• Strenuous activity—such as fighting—disrupts Rest.
• The type of ShelterShelter ShelterShelter is how safe and secure your location is when you Rest, which determines which Rest benefits you can gain. where you Rest changes what you recover.

Core Rule—Quick Rest

Benefits:

• Spending HDHit Die StatHit Dice (HD) are dice that determine your starting Hit Points, the Hit Points you gain per Level, and how many Hit Points you recover when you spend them to heal. recovers half the rolled HPHit Point HealthHit Points (HP) are the pool that measures how much Damage you can take before dropping to 0..

Requirements:

• RestRest RestRests are breaks you take to recover between fights and adventures. for 10 minutes.

Core Rule—Short Rest

Benefits:

• Spending HDHit Die StatHit Dice (HD) are dice that determine your starting Hit Points, the Hit Points you gain per Level, and how many Hit Points you recover when you spend them to heal. recovers half the rolled HPHit Point HealthHit Points (HP) are the pool that measures how much Damage you can take before dropping to 0. in an Open ShelterOpen Shelter ShelterOpen Shelters are Shelters at basic campsites in the wilderness or a dungeon. or Hostile ShelterHostile Shelter ShelterHostile Shelters are Shelters in active combat zones or areas patrolled by threats., and the full amount in safer SheltersShelter ShelterShelter is how safe and secure your location is when you Rest, which determines which Rest benefits you can gain..

Requirements:

• RestRest RestRests are breaks you take to recover between fights and adventures. for 2 hours.

Core Rule—Long Rest

Benefits:

• Recover half your HPHit Point HealthHit Points (HP) are the pool that measures how much Damage you can take before dropping to 0. in Open SheltersOpen Shelter ShelterOpen Shelters are Shelters at basic campsites in the wilderness or a dungeon., and all your HPHit Point HealthHit Points (HP) are the pool that measures how much Damage you can take before dropping to 0. in Closed SheltersClosed Shelter ShelterClosed Shelters are Shelters in defensible areas you’ve secured or warded, like a barricaded room, cave, or space with a single entry point. or safer.
• Recover half your spent HDHit Die StatHit Dice (HD) are dice that determine your starting Hit Points, the Hit Points you gain per Level, and how many Hit Points you recover when you spend them to heal. (minimum 1).
• Remove 1 FatigueFatigue ConditionFatigue is a Condition that tracks exhaustion as it builds up. in Closed SheltersClosed Shelter ShelterClosed Shelters are Shelters in defensible areas you’ve secured or warded, like a barricaded room, cave, or space with a single entry point. or safer if you sleep without ArmorArmor Item · Armor · Tier 1Armor is a protective Object you wear to increase your Defense. or in RestfulRestful FeatureRestful is a Feature of items built for sleeping in. ArmorArmor Item · Armor · Tier 1Armor is a protective Object you wear to increase your Defense..

Requirements:

• 2 hours of Short RestShort Rest RestShort Rest is a Rest you use to relax, eat, drink, tend to wounds, and perform other activities. + 6 hours of sleep (see Watch ShiftsWatch Shift RestWatch Shifts are guard turns that keep your camp watched while you Rest.).
• You can only benefit from 1 Long Rest in 24 hours.
• You need at least 1 HPHit Point HealthHit Points (HP) are the pool that measures how much Damage you can take before dropping to 0. when the Long Rest starts.
• Open ShelterOpen Shelter ShelterOpen Shelters are Shelters at basic campsites in the wilderness or a dungeon. or safer.

Core Rule—Full Rest

Benefits:

• Recover all spent HDHit Die StatHit Dice (HD) are dice that determine your starting Hit Points, the Hit Points you gain per Level, and how many Hit Points you recover when you spend them to heal..
• Remove half your FatigueFatigue ConditionFatigue is a Condition that tracks exhaustion as it builds up. (minimum 1).
• Gain FortuneFortune TestFortune is a Modifier that your Game Manager grants when circumstances work in your favor. on SavesSave TestSaves are Tests your Game Manager calls for when you take reactive, automatic, or forced actions, typically in response to a threat. against one AfflictionAffliction HazardAfflictions are Hazards that linger in a Creature and worsen until they’re cured. affecting you for 24 hours.
• Remove one stat reduction if its source is gone. Requires a Private ShelterPrivate Shelter ShelterPrivate Shelters are Shelters in locked, personal spaces, protected from intrusion and observation..

Requirements:

• 16 hours of Short RestShort Rest RestShort Rest is a Rest you use to relax, eat, drink, tend to wounds, and perform other activities. + 8 hours of Long RestLong Rest RestLong Rest is a Rest built around sleep, or equivalent restorative activities if you don’t need sleep..
• Public ShelterPublic Shelter ShelterPublic Shelters are Shelters where witnesses and social expectations discourage open conflict, and aggression invites intervention. or safer.

Core Rule—Watch Shift