Conflict Engine: Complete Reference

Character Creation

You aren't a hero, you're a knave, a scoundrel, a rogue. A survivor. Play your cards right, and you might stay that way.

Ability Scores

Characters begin with 10 attribute points to distribute among nine ability scores. No ability score may exceed +6 at character creation.

10Starting Points
+6Max at Start
9Abilities

The Nine Abilities

Might

Add to melee attacks and strength-related checks like swimming, climbing, etc.

Finesse

Add to defense, ranged weapon attacks, stealth, lockpicking, balancing, etc.

Endurance

You can carry items equal to 10 + Endurance, saves vs. poison, increases healing during resting.

Insight

Add to history, knowledge rolls, having a +1 indicates basic literacy skills.

Resolve

Add to fear and morale/mind-based saving throws, searching and tracking.

Presence

Add to reaction checks, persuasion/deception, number of hirelings, etc.

Faith

Add to divine abilities and saving throws versus malevolent forces.

Magick

Add to spellcasting rolls and saves vs. magick.

Luck

Fortunate events through chance, bestows favorable outcomes.

Grim Sorts (Races)

Some races are rare in the world of Torches in the Dark. To play a rare race, roll a d100 and roll equal to or lower than the number shown. Playing as a non-human race IS your Grim Sort.

Race	Rarity	Bonuses
Human	Common	+1 to any ability score, choose one passive and active trait.
Empire Dwarf	40%	+3 Endurance, +2 Might, Iron Gut.
Drakon	20%	+2 Might, +3 Faith, Unshakable Faith.
Orkon	20%	+4 Might, +1 Endurance, Tenacious.
Astral Elf	10%	+2 Magick, +3 Presence, Void Gaze, Quiet Mind.

Core Mechanics

This is how you play the game. Pretty simple.

Every character begins with a number of strikes equal to their class's strike count. For every hit taken, a character loses 1 strike worth of damage. Particularly powerful enemies may cause 2 or even 3 strikes of damage.

Finesse + 5 + Armor Bonus = Defense Score

15Base Save DC
d20+ Ability

Equipment & Inventory

Players can hold 10 + Endurance slots of equipment.

Armor Type	Slots	Defense Bonus	DR Chance
Light Armor	1 slot	+4 DEF	1/6 (roll 1 on d6)
Medium Armor	2 slots	+2 DEF	2/6 (roll 1-2 on d6)
Heavy Armor	3 slots	-2 DEF	3/6 (roll 1-3 on d6)

Shields & Helmets

Shield: +1 to DR success chance; can be destroyed to negate all damage from a single physical attack.
Helmet: +1 Defense; turns a critical hit into a normal hit but is destroyed afterward. Test Endurance 10 vs Stun.

Resting & Healing

Sanctuary Rest

When at a sanctuary (town, village, city), behind closed walls, players regain all strikes over 24 hours with food, drink, and rest.

Breather

Once per day, heal for 1d4 strikes. This represents a short rest and catching your breath.

Combat Mechanics

Swift, brutal, and unforgiving

Initiative

Group-Based Initiative

GM rolls d6: 1-3 enemies first, 4-6 players first

Single Initiative

Each character rolls d20 + Insight. Highest acts first.

Critical Hits & Effects

Natural 20: Deal an additional strike of damage.
Natural 1: Something horrible happens (GM interpretation).
Weapon Effects: Optional special effects like knockdown, bleeding, or armor sundering.

Spellcasting & Miracles

Channel alien forces and divine wrath at your peril

Spellcasting (Arcane Magic)

When a Wytch casts a spell, they roll 1d20 + Magick vs the spell's DC.

Base Spell DC: 10

Armor Interference

Light Armor

+4 to spell DC

Medium Armor

+8 to spell DC

Heavy Armor

+12 to spell DC

Magical Mishap Table (d100)

Roll	Effect
01-08	Dogs and other animals are terrified when around you.
09-18	Shadows begin to move oddly and crows follow you.
19-31	You cast a bestial shadow and a strange voice whispers to you.
32-40	You develop a disturbing ritual that you must complete daily.
41-48	Magical healing no longer works on you, your hide thickens (+1 Defense).
49-55	You hear terrible voices in your head. You can't tune them out.
56-62	You become sensitive to daylight, disadvantage when outside during day.
63-70	Open sores and pus filled boils cover your body. Horrible scars.
71-80	Your eyes become red and irritated, they glow in the darkness. (Can see in dark).
81-86	Something reaches through the void. -1 Presence. Die if negative.
87-92	Psionic energy melts your brain. 3 strikes of damage.
93-99	Tentacles rip out of your face. 5 strikes of damage. All allies roll Resolve. DC 14.
100	Madness takes you. You become an agent of the Slender Crown.

Miracles (Divine Magic)

Crusaders, Prelates, and Pyromancers can attempt to channel divine power. The gods care nothing for mortal races.

Base Miracle DC: 12

Divine Mishap Table (d100)

Roll	Divine Mishap
01-10	Your god marks you with visible stigmata. All social checks at disadvantage for 1 week.
11-18	Divine silence. You cannot attempt miracles for 24 hours. All enemies sense your abandonment.
19-26	Cursed tongue. You can only speak in religious blasphemies. Allies must save vs fear when you speak.
27-34	The god demands sacrifice. Take 2 strikes and an ally within sight takes 1 strike.
35-42	Divine test. You must complete a dangerous task within 3 days or lose all Faith permanently.
43-50	False prophet. Next miracle you attempt automatically fails and affects random target.
51-58	God's jealousy. All magical healing hurts you instead of helping for 1 week.
59-66	Divine madness. Roll with disadvantage on all mental saves for 1 week. See things that aren't there.
67-74	Wrathful abandonment. Your god sends a minor divine servant to punish you. It hunts you.
75-82	Twisted miracle. The miracle works, but on the worst possible target in the worst possible way.
83-90	Divine price. Permanently lose 1 point from a random ability score as the god claims their due.
91-96	Heretic's mark. All followers of your god know you've been abandoned. They will not aid you.
97-99	God's cruel humor. You are transformed into a mockery of your former self for 1d4 days.
100	Ultimate abandonment. Your god personally appears to strip you of all divine connection. Become NPC.

Death & Dying

Death occurs quickly and violently in combat

Reaching Zero Strikes

When a character is reduced to zero strikes, they gain a horrible wound. Roll 1d12 and consult the Horrible Wounds Table based on damage type. Don't go looking for fights—you'll probably just end up dead.

Horrible Wounds Tables

Crushing DamageMaces, fists, rocks, etc.

d12	Result
1	Head battered. Knock senseless, STUNNED.
2-5	Beaten to a pulp, STUNNED for 1d4 rounds.
6	Bashed over the head, crying out in agony. SKULL CRACK.
7-8	Limb broken, roll 1d4. 1=left arm, 2=right arm, 3=left leg, 4=right leg. EXHAUSTED.
9+	Your head is crushed, your skull explodes. You're dead.

Slashing DamageSwords, knives, saws, etc.

d12	Result
1	Scream bloody murder. Lose 1d4 fingers.
2-4	Gush blood, cry. EXHAUSTED.
5	Limb is severed. Roll 1d4. 1=left arm, 2=right arm, 3=left leg, 4=right leg. LAST GASP.
6-7	Bloody and dying, your artery has been slashed open. ARTERY SLASH.
8+	The last thing you see is the glint of steel. Your head rolls.

Puncturing DamageArrows, bullets, etc.

d12	Result
1-2	Arrow to the knee, or bullet. Agonizing pain, maybe take up being a guard.
3-4	Arrow to the chest, blood spurts with breath. LAST GASP.
5-6	Shot strikes your face, your eye is blown out. LAST GASP.
7+	The last thing going through your head is an arrow. Dead.

Fang & Claw DamageBeasts, monsters, etc.

d12	Result
1-2	Claws rake across your chest, tearing at flesh. BLEEDING WOUND.
3	Throat bitten, bleeding out fast. Mute. ARTERY SLASH.
4-6	Eviscerated. LAST GASP.
7+	Claws and fangs tear into your face, head is torn away from body. DEAD.

Conditions

Afflictions that plague adventurers

Last Gasp

You're going to die, test DC 14 Endurance every encounter, die when you fail.

Artery Slash

Test DC 12 Endurance after every action. Die when you fail.

Bleeding Wound

Bleeding for 1 strike every round. Ignores DR. DC 14 Insight to bandage.

Morale Broken

Disadvantage on all actions, enemy attacks have advantage against you. Rally on DC 16 Presence.

Frostbite

Disadvantage on attacks and all actions requiring movement. 10% chance of instant death.

Poisoned

Test DC 10 Endurance every action, vomit and give up your turn on fail. Attack with disadvantage.

Stunned

Cannot act on your next turn, enemy attacks have advantage against you.

Skull Crack

Test DC 12 Endurance every encounter, become stunned on fail. 10% chance of instant death.

Burning

Burning for 1 strike every round. Ignores DR. DC 16 Finesse or full turn to put out.

Exhausted

Disadvantage on all tests. Requires at least one-hour rest, ration, water to remove.

Character Traits

Define your hero's unique abilities

Passive Traits (Always Active)

Stalwart

+1 maximum Strike.

Scarred Veteran

+1 to all Resolve-based saving throws.

Tenacious

You do not fall unconscious until you're at -1 Strike instead of 0.

Iron Gut

+2 to all Endurance saves vs poison and disease.

Tactician

+1 to all Initiative rolls. Allies within 10 ft. gain +1 to theirs as well.

Pain Hardened

Critical hits against you only deal +1 Strike instead of +2.

Divine Shell

Take -1 Strike from unholy, necrotic, or fiendish sources once per encounter.

Foe Reader

You always know if a humanoid target is stronger or weaker than you (GM discretion).

Keen-Eyed

+2 to checks to detect illusions, forgeries, or falsehoods.

Unshakable Faith

Immune to fear effects caused by enemies with fewer Strikes than you.

Blooded

Once per day, automatically succeed a morale or Resolve save.

Magick Sense

You can feel nearby active magical effects or auras, no roll required.

Beast Tongue

Animals are never hostile unless provoked. You understand their intent.

Inscription Lore

You can read all runes and arcane glyphs, even without formal study.

Spell-Bitten

You have +2 Magick saves when resisting hostile spells.

Shield Bearer

Your shield is only destroyed on a failed Endurance save vs 12 instead of automatically.

Will of Iron

Once per encounter, ignore mental effects such as charm, confusion, or fear.

Battle-Tested

You always act first in surprise rounds, even when surprised.

Ghosttouched

Your physical attacks can hit incorporeal or ghostly entities.

Cursed Soul

You take -1 to all Luck rolls, but enemies always have Disadvantage on rolls to affect you with hexes or curses.

Steady Hand

No penalties for making attacks while wounded (even at 1 Strike).

Aura of Discipline

Allies within 5 ft. gain +1 to Resolve saves.

Forged in Faith

+1 to all saving throws if your Faith stat is higher than the opponent's Magick.

Quiet Mind

You cannot be read by telepathy, divination, or detect thoughts unless you allow it.

Arcane Affinity

+1 to all spellcasting rolls, but you cannot wear heavy armor.

No traits match that.

Active Traits (Limited Uses Per Round)

Reaper's Blow1/encounter

If you down an enemy with a melee attack, make another attack immediately.

Crushing Strike1/encounter

Ignore all armor reduction on a successful melee hit.

Blood Price1/encounter

Take 1 Strike to make your next melee or ranged attack an automatic hit.

Counterblow1/encounter

When an enemy misses you, make an immediate melee attack against them.

Savage Rhythm2/encounter

If your previous attack this encounter hit, gain +1 to your next attack.

Piercing Edge3/encounter

Your attack ignores shields and helmets this round.

Shield Breaker2/encounter

If your melee hit lands, destroy the target's shield or reduce their damage reduction by 2.

Disrupting Strike1/encounter

Your attack stuns the target unless they pass an Endurance save (DC 12).

Wounding Blow2/encounter

Deal +1 additional Strike with your next successful attack.

Final Judgement1/encounter

If the enemy has 2 or fewer Strikes left, deal double damage on a successful hit.

Overchannel1/encounter

When casting a spell, deal +1 Strike but roll with Disadvantage.

Faith Surge2/encounter

+2 to your next Faith-based save or divine spell roll.

Warding Light2/encounter

Grant yourself or an ally +2 Defense for one round.

Unmake Hex1/encounter

End a curse or magical effect on yourself or a nearby ally (Magick test vs 12).

Divine Rebuke1/encounter

All unholy creatures within 10 ft. must pass a Faith save (DC 12) or flee or cower for one round.

Spell Echo1/encounter

Immediately recast a spell you just cast (same target, no additional cost).

Arcane Spike2/encounter

Your spell deals +2 Strikes, but you cannot cast on your next turn.

Purify Soul1/encounter

End a fear, poison, or madness effect afflicting you or an ally within sight.

Void Gaze1/encounter

Stare into a creature's essence. They must pass a Resolve or Insight save (DC 12) or roll their next action at Disadvantage.

Hex Reflection1/encounter

Once per encounter, reflect a single spell or curse targeting you.

Gambler's Edge3/encounter

Declare before rolling: if you succeed, gain +2 to the roll. If you fail, take 1 Strike.

Lucky Twist1/encounter

Reroll any d20 roll you just made. Must accept the second result.

No traits match that.

Torches in the Dark - Grim Sorts

Choose your path through the darkness.

Mercenary

Professional Soldier

6 Strikes

Contract Killer2/encounter
Mark a target at the start of combat. Deal +1 Strike to that target for the entire encounter.
Combat Veteran2/encounter
Reroll any attack roll, but must accept the second result.
Mercenary's Edge2/encounter
When you deal a critical hit, heal 2 Strikes.

Knave

Cunning Rogue

4 Strikes

Dirty Fighting2/encounter
Throw sand, strike groins, or use other underhanded tactics. Target attacks with Disadvantage next round.
Lucky Dodge1/encounter
Turn a successful hit against you into a miss.
Knife in the Dark3/encounter
If your target hasn't acted this encounter or you have Advantage, deal +2 Strikes.

Wytch Hunter

Scourge of the Arcane

5 Strikes

Sanctified WeaponsPassive
Your weapons count as blessed and deal +1 Strike to spell-casters.
Wytch Sight3/encounter
See through illusions and detect magical auras within 12 squares for 1 round.
Supernatural ResistancePassive
+2 to all saves against magical effects and supernatural abilities.

Prelate

Sawbones and silent gods

4 Strikes

Medicinal PreparationPassive
Start each day with 2 doses of either: Painkiller (+2 to next Endurance save), Stimulant (+3 to next action), or Sedative (force enemy END 12 save or pass out for 2 rounds).
Herbal Remedy2/encounter
Produce medicinal herbs to cure one condition: Poisoned, Bleeding, or Exhausted.
Field Surgery2/encounter
Spend a full turn on an ally to heal them for 3 Strikes, but they're Stunned next round from trauma.

Marauder

Brutal Raider

5 Strikes

Berserker Rage1/encounter
For 4 rounds: +2 to all attacks, immune to fear, cannot be Stunned, treat as wearing no armor.
Hate-FueledPassive
Deal +1 Strike against anyone who has wounded you in this encounter.
Crushing Blow3/encounter
Your next successful attack ignores armor and shields completely.

Ranger

Master Tracker

5 Strikes

Expert Shot3/encounter
Ranged attacks ignore cover and deal +1 Strike.
Ranger's Shot1/encounter
If you don't move or attack for 1 full round, your next attack deals +3 Strikes.
Tracker's SensePassive
Can follow tracks up to a week old and determine exact number of creatures, their condition, and when they passed.

Crusader

Holy Warrior

6 Strikes

Empyrean Aurapassive
Undead and demons within 2 squares take 1 Strike at the start of their turn.
Divine Weapon2/encounter
Your next attack deals +2 Strikes and counts as blessed.
Divine Healing2/encounter
Heal yourself or an ally for 1 Strike through prayer and laying on hands.

Pyromancer

Fire Wielder

4 Strikes

Anointed Oil Bomb2/encounter
Throw a vial of blessed oil that explodes for 2 Strikes of fire damage in a 4 square radius.
Flame Divinationpassive
Can read omens in any fire source and sense when someone is lying to you.
Righteous Immolation1/encounter
Set yourself ablaze with sacred oils for 3 rounds: immune to cold, +2 Strike to all attacks, take 1 Strike per round.

Alchemist

Master of Transmutation

4 Strikes

Acid Vial2/encounter
Throw acid that deals 1 Strike initially and 1 Strike next round, ignoring armor.
Mutagen1/encounter
Drink a mutagen: gain +5 to one ability score for 10 minutes, then lose 2 Strikes.
Alchemical MasteryPassive
Create 1D4 alchemical concoctions each day.

Wolfgroom

Beast Master

5 Strikes

Go for the Throatpassive
If you and your companion attack the same target, both gain +1 to attack rolls.
Companion's Sacrifice1/encounter
Your animal companion takes all damage from one attack targeting you.
Drag Down2/encounter
Command your wolf to drag your foe down to the ground, giving your next attack against the target advantage.

Blackguard

Intimidation & Brutality

6 Strikes

Ruthless Assault1/encounter
Make two attacks against the same target. If both hit, deal +2 Strikes.
Cruel Efficiencypassive
Deal +1 Strike to enemies who are already wounded, frightened, or helpless.
Intimidating Reputationpassive
+3 to Presence rolls when attempting to intimidate a target. Common folk flee rather than fight you.

Skald

Warrior Poet

5 Strikes

Court Intriguepassive
Use knowledge of politics and protocol to gain advantage in any social situation with nobility.
Warrior's Challenge2/encounter
Force an enemy to focus their attacks on you for 2 rounds or suffer a strike.
Hero's Last Stand1/encounter
When at 1 Strike or less, all allies gain +2 to attack and Defense for the rest of the encounter.

Wytch (15%)

Arcane Practitioner

3 Strikes

Harvest the Deadpassive
Can cut spell-inscribed flesh from dead wytches to add their knowledge to your Black Book.
Black Book Ritual3/encounter
Spend 1 full round chanting from flesh-pages to cast any spell. Roll with Advantage but risk Magical Mishap on any failure.
Flesh-Bound Tomepassive
Your spellbook is made of tattooed skin and preserved flesh. Cannot be destroyed by normal means but horrifies all who see it.

World of Warcraft - Grim Sorts

MMO classes from our online campaigns

MMO Campaign Classes

These classes were designed for our MMO-style campaigns and differ from the core Torches in the Dark experience. While mechanically similar to the TTRPG classes, these were balanced for persistent online play and feature different ability progressions and power scaling appropriate for MMO-style advancement.

Warrior

Fury & Steel

6 Strikes

Rending Slash2/encounter
Deal 1 Strike. Target bleeds, taking 1 additional Strike at the end of their next turn.
Battle Cry1/encounter
You and nearby allies gain +1 to attack rolls for 1 round.
Last Breath1/encounter
When reduced to 0 Strikes, remain standing at 1 Strike and take your full next turn.

Rogue

Shadows and Deception

5 Strikes

Backstab3/encounter
If the target has already acted this encounter, deal +1 Strike on a successful attack.
Poisoned Blade2/encounter
On hit, target must pass Endurance save or take 1 additional Strike next round.
Marked for Death1/encounter
Choose a target: your attacks against them deal +1 Strike for the rest of the encounter.

Hunter

Bow and Fang

5 Strikes

Pinning Shot3/encounter
On hit, target cannot use active abilities on their next turn.
Hunter's Focus2/encounter
Reroll a ranged attack or gain +2 to a tracking or perception-based check.
Trophy Kill1/encounter
If you reduce a beast or monster to 0 Strikes, gain 1 temporary Strike.

Paladin

Righteous Fury

6 Strikes

Judgment2/encounter
Deal 1 Strike. If the target is unholy, deal +1 additional Strike.
Lay on Hands1/encounter
Restore 2 Strikes to yourself or an ally.
Divine Flame2/encounter
Smite a target for 2 Strikes. Target takes 1 Strike next encounter if they fail Faith save.

Priest

Divine Grace

4 Strikes

Heal3/encounter
Restore 1 Strike to yourself or an ally.
Sanctuary2/encounter
Negate all damage from a single attack on one ally this round.
Soothe Madness1/encounter
Remove a mental or spiritual affliction from an ally.

Mage

Arcane Mastery

4 Strikes

Firebolt3/encounter
Deal 1 Strike. Target catches fire and takes 1 more Strike next encounter on failed Magick save.
Arcane Barrier2/encounter
Block the next incoming spell or negate 1 Strike of magical damage.
Dispel Magick2/encounter
End one magical effect or curse on a target (Magick save vs 12).

Warlock

Forbidden Power

5 Strikes

Shadow Coil3/encounter
Deal 1 Strike. Target loses 1 use of an active trait next encounter if Magick save fails.
Drain Soul1/encounter
Steal 1 Strike from an enemy (deal 1 Strike, regain 1 yourself).
Pact SealPassive
Once per day, reroll a failed spell roll. If you fail again, summon a hostile demon.

Druid

Nature's Wrath

5 Strikes

Entangling Roots3/encounter
Target cannot use active traits next turn if they fail Resolve save.
Nature's Grace2/encounter
Heal 1 Strike and gain +1 to your next Faith or Endurance roll.
Regrowth1/encounter
Restore 1 Strike immediately, and another 1 Strike at the end of the round.

Shaman

Elemental Harmony

5 Strikes

Lightning Surge2/encounter
Deal 1 Strike. If you roll a natural 20, deal 2 additional Strikes.
Spirit Echo2/encounter
Your last healing spell echoes to a second ally for 1 Strike.
Storm Wrath1/encounter
Call the storm: all enemies take 1 Strike unless they pass a Resolve save.

Death Knight

Undeath's Champion

6 Strikes

Death Coil2/encounter
Deal 1 Strike. If the target dies from this, regain 1 Strike yourself.
Unholy Frenzy1/encounter
Until end of encounter, deal +1 Strike with all attacks, but take 1 Strike yourself.
Raise Ghoul1/encounter
Summon a decaying servant for 1 round. It makes 1 attack per encounter for 1 Strike.

Evoker

Soldier of the Flight

5 Strikes

Breath of Devastation2/encounter
Unleash draconic breath in a cone. All targets in area take 1 Strike unless they pass Magick save.
Temporal Rift1/encounter
Rewind time: undo the last action taken by any character this round.
Time Dilation1/encounter
Slow time for enemies: all foes act with Disadvantage on their next turn.

Demon Hunter

Fel-Forged Vengeance

5 Strikes

Fel Blade3/encounter
Deal 1 Strike with fel energy. Target takes 1 additional Strike at end of next turn if they fail Endurance save.
Metamorphosis1/encounter
Transform into demonic form. Gain +2 to all attack rolls and +1 Strike to damage for 2 rounds.
Soul Cleave1/encounter
Deal 2 Strikes to a demon or fiend. If you kill it, regain 2 Strikes yourself.

Monk

Body & Spirit

5 Strikes

Chi Burst3/encounter
Channel inner energy to heal 1 Strike or deal 1 Strike to an enemy within 30 feet.
Flurry of Blows2/encounter
Make two unarmed attacks in rapid succession. Each deals 1 Strike.
Transcendence1/encounter
Become one with the universe. Ignore all damage and effects for 1 encounter, but cannot act.

Character Advancement

Grow stronger through experience and training

Experience & Training

Character advancement isn't a traditional leveling system. Advancement is earned by exploring the world, finding treasures, earning coin, and purchasing training to learn new traits, passives, and equipment.

In addition to purchased training, players can earn honorifics and unique traits from facing unique challenges, clearing dungeons, defeating bosses, and surviving legendary encounters.

Methods of Advancement

Treasure & Coin: Funding for training and equipment
Exploration: Discovering new locations and secrets
Training: Learning from masters and mentors
Legendary Deeds: Earning unique traits through great acts
Surviving Horror: Gaining resilience through traumatic experiences

Tools of Death

Weapon tags that grant deadly advantages

Weapon Tags

Weapons can possess special tags that modify their function and grant unique benefits in combat. These tags represent the craftsmanship, materials, or enchantments that make a weapon more than just steel and wood.

Weapon Tag	Tag Feature	Rarity
Accurate	+1 Attack bonus	Uncommon
Balanced	+1 Defense bonus	Uncommon
Bashing	Bashing weapons ignore shields	Uncommon
Blood Link	Damage split between two targets	Very Rare
Catalyst	Base spell DC becomes 8 instead of 10	Uncommon
Crippling	If max damage is dealt, target can't move this round	Uncommon
Deafening	Incredibly loud. DC 12 End or deaf	Uncommon
Death's Embrace	Ignore first horrible wound	Very Rare
Defensive	Give up attack, +3 defense	Uncommon
Executioner	On a successful critical hit, deal +2 strikes	Very Rare
Feared	Some enemies may fear you	Very Rare
Finesse	Use Finesse instead of Might for melee attacks	Uncommon
Flame-Infused	On a critical hit, inflict BURNING	Very Rare
Glowing	Weapon glows as bright as a torch	Very Rare
Heavy	-2 to attack, but +1 strike of damage	Uncommon
Hidden	Advantage when trying to hide weapon	Uncommon
Light	Weapon weight reduced by 1. (Min 1)	Uncommon
Like a Feather	Weapon weight reduced by 2. (Min 1)	Rare
Noble	High-born design, advantage on Presence checks	Uncommon
Quick-Draw	Switch to and from the weapon instantly	Uncommon
Rending	On a critical hit, reduce target's DEF by 2	Uncommon
Shattering	On a critical hit, inflict STUNNED	Rare
Skirmisher	Retreat from enemies without risk of attack	Very Rare
Sturdy	Nearly indestructible	Rare
Tearing	On a critical hit, inflict BLEEDING WOUND	Rare
Versatile	Can be wielded two-handed, deals +1 strike	Uncommon

Equipment Reference

Essential gear for survival in the dark world

Equipment Slots

Players can hold 10 + Endurance slots of equipment.

Basic Adventuring Gear

Abacus: 1 slot
Arrows (20): 1 slot
Backpack: +5 slots
Bedroll: 2 slots
Bell: 0.2 slots
Blanket: 1 slot
Book: 1 slot
Candle: 0.2 slots
Chain (10 feet): 1 slot
Cloak: 1 slot
Climber's Kit: 2 slots
Crowbar: 1 slot
Fire Kit: 1 slot
Grappling Hook: 1 slot
Hammer: 1 slot
Healer's Kit: 2 slots
Lamp: 1 slot
Lantern: 1 slot
Lock: 1 slot
Manacles: 1 slot
Mess Kit: 1 slot
Mirror, Steel: 1 slot
Oil (flask): 1 slot
Paper (sheet): 0.2 slots
Ration (1): 0.2 slots
Rope (50 feet): 1 slot
Tent (Single): 2 slots
Tent (Two-person): 3 slots
Tent (Six-person): 6 slots
Tinderbox: 1 slot
Torch: 1 slot
Waterskin: 1 slot

Mounts & Animals

Beasts of burden and loyal companions for the road ahead.

Mount/Animal	Cost	Speed	Capacity	Special
Riding Horse	200 coin	Fast	Rider + 20 slots	Noble bearing, skittish in combat
War Horse	500 coin	Fast	Rider + 15 slots	Trained for battle, +1 Strike trampling
Pack Mule	30 coin	Slow	60 slots	Stubborn but reliable
Draft Horse	150 coin	Moderate	80 slots	Perfect for pulling wagons
Pony	50 coin	Moderate	Rider + 10 slots	Hardy, good in mountains
Hunting Dog	25 coin	Fast	5 slots	Tracking, loyalty, 3 Strikes
Guard Dog	40 coin	Fast	3 slots	Combat trained, 4 Strikes
Falcon	100 coin	Very Fast	1 slot	Scouting, message carrying
Ox	120 coin	Very Slow	100 slots	Incredible strength, patient
Camel	180 coin	Moderate	Rider + 30 slots	Desert survival, water storage

Vehicles & Transport

Wagons, carts, and vessels for transporting goods and people.

Vehicle	Cost	Capacity	Requirements	Special
Handcart	15 coin	40 slots	1 person to push	Portable, fits through doorways
Small Wagon	100 coin	120 slots	1 draft animal	Perfect for small groups
Merchant Wagon	250 coin	200 slots	2 draft animals	Lockable storage, weather protection
War Wagon	600 coin	100 slots	2 war horses	Armored, mounted weapons
Caravan Wagon	400 coin	300 slots	4 draft animals	Long-distance travel, sleeping quarters
Sled	40 coin	80 slots	2 draft animals	Snow and ice travel only
Noble Carriage	800 coin	50 slots	2 riding horses	Luxury travel, +2 Presence in cities

Watercraft & Naval Vessels

Ships and boats for river, lake, and ocean travel.

Vessel	Cost	Crew	Capacity	Special
Rowboat	50 coin	2 people	20 slots	Rivers and lakes only
Canoe	25 coin	2 people	15 slots	Fast, quiet, shallow water