Dungeon Slayers

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Author
Christian Kennig
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Alan Lathwell
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Interior Illustrations
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English Translation
Translation
Andreas Bsche
Kristel Dierickx
Rolf Elak
DTP
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Maps
Christian Kennig
Proofreading
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Special Thanks To
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Races Tool Kit
Marc Kretschmer
German Version
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When I put this small set of rules online
in late 2008 for my players and I, no
one could have anticipated that within
a short time numerous translations and
supplements would be created. Less
than two years later, these humble be-
ginnings grew into a printed volume of
rules with over 150 pages of content.
What you now see before you is the
English translation of these rules.
Without the friendly, active
community which has formed around
Dungeonslayers and their important
contributions to the fourth edition,
the old-fashioned roleplaying game
wouldnt be where it is today. More than
1.000 work hours were contributed to
this edition - this Dungeonslayers is
their Dungeonslayers. It is my hope that
a similar community will arise around
the English version.
The fourth edition adds many useful
details to our old-fashioned roleplaying
game. Those details were often
requested, but previously required to
much room to be included. But do not
fear - this is still Dungeonslayers, even
at its vastly expanded size. The core set
of rules is still at a measly ten pages.
Instead of infating the streamlined
system, the surrounding was gently
enhanced without touching the core
mechanics of the system. If you already
know Dungeonslayers, you will feel at
home quite quickly.
As a little extra, answers for common
questions are fnally supplied. Further-
more, you will fnd tools, optional rules
and pages full of slayer talents, mighty
spells and - of course - monsters. Nasty
monsters.
As usual, the rules get right to the point,
no unnecessary fuff added.
The new Dungeonslayers features a lot
more: Dungeonslayers always stood for
exiting combat, fast paced action, clear
rules and lively adventures.
Dungeonslayers can now be more than
just beer-and-pretzels HacknSlay type
of game. It was not widely known (due
in part to the games title) that epic
campaigns full of dramatic turns, fate-
ful conspiracies and dark machinations
can be run with Dungeonslayers. Hero
classes have been created for long term
play, and other features to customize
characters emphasize this aspect of
game play.
The included Caera setting contains
numerous secrets and possibilities for
adventurers. Game masters will fnd a
playing feld large enough for months or
years of gaming.
Regardless if you are a roleplaying new-
bie or a weathered veteran, familiar with
Dungeonslayers or not: This rule book
will give you everything but a 20-sided
die to make your frst characters and
send them on the road to adventure.
Regardless whether the players are
sneaking through dark sewers under
Storm Bluff, wandering the scorching
deserts of ShanZasar or exploring the
legendary mines of Shimmerstone:
Endless adventures await you.
I do wish
- as always -
a lot of fun to all of you.
Christian Kennig, June 2012
1. CHARACTERS 1
Attributes & Traits ............ 1
Combat Values .................. 2
Character Creation ........... 3
Experience ........................ 8
Hero Classes ................... 10
2. TALENTS 17
3. RULES 36
Checks .......................... 36
Combat .......................... 38
Damage & Healing .......... 40
Combat Details ................ 41
Optional Combat Rules ... 43
Magic .......................... 44
4. SPELLS 46
List of Spells .................... 48
5. EQUIPMENT 76
6. GAMEMASTERING 79
Dungeons ....................... 79
Slayer Hazards ................ 82
Travel & Transport .......... 84
Languages & Alphabets .. 86
Manufacturing Goods .... 86
Awarding XP ................... 86
Extended Checks ............. 87
Treasure ......................... 93
Bestiary ........................ 102
7. ADVENTURES 126
The Caera Campaign .... 126
Lord of the Rats ............ 127
Treacherous Travels ..... 130
Fortress of Doom ......... 134
8. CAERA 142
Setting Options ............ 143
About Caera .................. 143
The Free Lands ............. 144
The Almanac ................ 144
Map of the Free Lands . 146
ADDENDUM 148
A: Treasure Tables ....... 148
B: Minis & Battle Maps 153
C: Races Tool Kit .......... 154
D: Fire Arms ................. 156
Index ........................ 157
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www.dungeonslayers.com
for character sheets,
adventures and more!
In a role-playing game, players assume
the roles of so-called characters who
venture forth together in search of ad-
venture. They are guided by a Game
Master (GM), a sort of moderator.
Dungeonslayers is set in your classic
fantasy world. The players personify the
inhabitants of this world - they may be
sword wielding fghters, elven archers
or mysterious mages. Because players
act together as a group, there is no real
winner - the goal is to experience the
mysteries and challenges that were pre-
pared in advance by the GM.
The Game Masters task is not only to
develop the adventure plot ahead of the
actual role-playing session. He also as-
sumes the roles of the other inhabitants
and beings of the fantasy world during
the actual game - maybe that of the grim
necromancer, a friendly merchant, ser-
vile stable boy or even that of a mighty
dragon - and through vivid descriptions
brings the world that surrounds the
players characters to life. The actual
game story develops through the dialog
between Game Master and players and
thus the adventure unfolds.
EXAMPLE OF A ROLE-PLAYING SESSION
The following dialog gives you a pretty
good idea of how a role-playing ses-
sion works. The game takes place in a
relaxed atmosphere - snacks and drinks
are already on the table, as are the play-
ers character sheets. The following per-
sons take part:
The Game Master (GM)
Player 1: Dwarf Fighter (DF)
Player 2: Elf Scout (ES)
Player 3: Human Wizard (HW)
GM: It is late afternoon as you emerge
from the forest. Ahead of you, on a
small hill, you can now see the weath-
ered ruins of an old, square stone tower.
The upper levels must have collapsed
long ago, overgrown debris is scattered
among the surrounding trees and bush-
es. From the shadows of what remains
of the archway it does, however, appear
as if it is still possible to enter into the
frst foor.
On a sheet of paper, the Game Master
draws a quick sketch of the clearing
and the tower ruins and hands the map
over to the players.
ES: I signal to the others to take cover
for the time being. I then have a look
around.
DF: Uh, cmon. If theres anyone in
there Im sure theyve already noticed
us... lets go! (To the GM:) Belga draws
her axe and walks towards the tower.
ES: (sighs)
HW: The Dwarf is right. We follow, I
go last.
ES: But frst I ready my bow and
arrow.
DF: I stop at the entrance and take a
careful look into the tower.
GM: You look through the archway
and see what must have once been a sin-
gle, large room. Now, however, it rather
resembles a sunny, overgrown, inner
courtyard. Debris from the upper sto-
ries is scattered among the knee-high
bushes, thick shrubs and gnarled trees.
(The GM rolls the dice - a Perception
Check for Belga in order to fnd out
whether the Dwarf can see the stairs
at the back of the room. But the check
fails): You see nothing unusual.
DF: Hmmm...
HW: What are you waiting for?
Go-Go-Go.
ES: After you, Miss Belga. I will cover
you.
DF: Dont shoot me in the back! (To
the GM) I go in, my axe ready.
GM: As you enter, a startled bird fies
up through the open roof then every-
thing goes quiet again. Somewhere in
the distance you hear a woodpecker.
DF: Are there any tracks? You, Elf,
come on over and check out the ground.
ES: I stroll over to her and check for
tracks.
GM: Do a Check +4.
ES: (throws a die to Read Tracks)
Yes, successful!
GM: You indeed discover what are
clearly tracks. The grass is trampled,
there appears to be a highly frequent-
ed path running past the debris and
through the grass and bushes.
HW: From animals maybe?
ES: What sort of tracks are they?
GM: Roll the dice again - but this time
without the +4 bonus.
ES: (rolls the dice again to Read Tracks
but this time the check is failed) Nope.
GM: Okay. Nothing then. But the bent
branches on the bushes and the fat-
tened grass tell you at least that some-
thing seems to be passing frequently
and that it doesnt care much. But you
dont have a clue what it could be.
ES: Its hardly a deer.
HW: Maybe a bear or something like
that?
DF: Or a bunch of dumb oafs.
HW: We should be careful. Is there
anything else unusual?
GM: Indeed there is. From where you
are at the entrance you can see that
at the rear there are old, coarse stone
stairs leading down. The path that the
Elf discovered appears to be leading ex-
actly towards it.
(The GM draws the path and the stairs
into the players map).
DF: Okay. Lets go and fnd out whats
down there.
HW: What sort of a tower was this
once?
GM: Roll Mind plus Intellect plus your
rank in Education - if you have that
talent.
HW: (rolls the dice) Success!
GM: This is defnitely not the work of
Dwarves. Your wizard rather suspects
that this tower was once built by human
hands. Perhaps one of the old border
towers of Gorma, the Fallen Realm.
HW: That would be at least 400 years
ago!
DF: Can we go down now?
ES: I light a torch.
HW: No, wait! If there is something or
someone down there, the light will give
us away. Lets take a careful look frst,
its probably just a small cellar.
DF: Let me us my Dark Vision to take
a look. That way we wont have to worry
about our light stirring up trouble. (To
the GM) Belga sneaks down the stairs
carefully and looks if she sees anything.
GM: Check on Sneaking.
DF: (rolls dice) Hey, success, a nice
change!
GM: Cool. Belga is as quiet as a mouse
and sneaks down the stairs. The stairs
lead into a small, dark cellar room - 4
by 4 meters maybe. The room appears
to be empty with the exception of some
old, moldy barrels beside the base of the
stairs. An opening on the opposite wall,
leads to a passageway that ends at a
wooden door. The passageway is about
3 meters long. Everything looks pretty
deserted.
DF: I signal to the others that every-
thing is okay and take position in the
middle of the room.
ES: I light my torch then follow the
Dwarf.
HW: Me too. But frst I prepare my
magic spell Blessing.
DF: Good idea!
ES: Whats inside the barrels?
DF: Dunno. Didnt look.
ES: Once I am downstairs, I head over
to the barrels. What sort of barrels are
they?
GM: They are very old, large, rotten
timber barrels. Maybe they contained
beer in the past.
DF: Dwarven beer?
GM: Who knows.
HW: Can we please keep going? What
about the door over there in the small
passageway?
ES: I look into one or two barrels.
GM: There is nothing in them. Only
dust and rotten timber.
DF: Okay - the passageway, the door.
Goin there.
ES: We follow. Is it possible to stand
side by side?
GM: Nope.
HW: Im in the back.
DF: A wooden door, right? Is there a
keyhole, bolt or latch?
GM: Nothing. But its rickety and rid-
dled with holes.
HW: Uh - does that mean that all the
time it would have been possible to see
our torch light from the other side ...?
GM: If there is somebody there, yes.
DF: Oh great. I kick the door in!
ES: No, wait ...!
GM: Too late. Belga kicks the door
open.
ES: (sighs)
DF: What do I see?
GM: Behind the door is another cel-
lar similar in size to the room you just
came from. The foor is littered with
flthy blankets and leftover foodstuffs.
You face four small creatures with their
short bows pointed directly at you -
Goblins! They have obviously been
waiting for you to open the door.
ES: Bingo.
DF: I smash their heads!
GM: In the correct order of Initiative,
please. You are surprised. Therefore the
Goblins go frst with +10. And they be-
gin to shoot right away.
DF: Yeah, sure.
GM: (rolls the dice a few times) Belga
is lucky! Only one arrow is on target -
make a Defense roll.
DF: (rolls Defense) Successful - a 13.
GM: It doesnt penetrate - the arrow
just bounces off Belgas armor without
causing any harm.
HW: Its my turn now - I cast Blessing
on us.
ES: And I shoot over Belgas head at
the Goblin on the left (rolls dice) - yes,
successful! A Coup! 19 points damage.
GM: (rolls dice) Through the eye and
into the brain. With an unnatural jerk,
the Goblin goes down. Now Belga.
DF: I run over to them and hit the frst
guy I can get at.
GM: Thats no problem for Belga. Roll
your dice.
DF: (rolls dice) Uh, damn it - only a 6.
GM: (rolls dice) But the Goblin fum-
bles: the force of Belgas axe throws him
to the ground and he suffers 6 points
damage.
DF: Ha!
We will leave this game session now.
Having gained a bit of insight into how
the game is played, it is now time to fnd
out more about the actual Dungeon-
slayers rules.
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CHARACTERS
In the game of Dungeonslayers, each
player takes on the role of a character.
Throughout the course of his or her life,
the character may advance all the way
to level 20. While doing so, the player
will have the opportunity to improve his
or her characters skills and abilities.
Once a character reaches Level 10, he or
she may choose a so-called Hero Class,
which will allow the character to spe-
cialize and which will grant access to
individual special abilities.
ATTRIBUTES & TRAITS
Every Dungeonslayer has nine core val-
ues: 3 Attributes and 6 Traits. Higher
values are better than lower values.
THE 3 ATTRIBUTES
Every character has three attributes:
Body, Mobility and Mind. Initially,
these values range between 4 and 8.
Later on in the course of the game it will
only be possible to increase these values
on a few, very rare occasions.
BODY (BOD):
This attribute represents a characters
ftness, strength and build. A high
BOD value represents a higher stamina
and increases the characters damage
resistance.
Traits: Strength & Constitution
MOBILITY (MOB):
The Mobility value indicates how ath-
letic a character is. The MOB attribute
is of particular importance when deter-
mining the speed of a character.
Traits: Agility & Dexterity
MIND (MND):
The Mind value represents a charac-
ters intelligence and determines how
well the character can infuence others.
MND primarily affects a characters
knowledge, perception and magical
powers.
Traits: Intellect & Aura
THE 6 TRAITS
There are two corresponding traits for
each of the three attributes (Body, Mo-
bility and Mind) for a total of six traits.
Body: Strength & Constitution
Mobility: Agility & Dexterity
Mind: Intellect & Aura
While attributes will hardly ever change
once character generation is complete,
it is possible to increase the value of
traits later on in the course of the game.
STRENGTH (ST):
This trait indicates how strong a char-
acter is and how hard he or she can hit.
The higher a characters ST, the greater
the amount of damage that can be in-
ficted in close combat.
CONSTITUTION (CO):
Is the character able to withstand sub-
stantial combat damage, disease or poi-
son? The Constitution value is primar-
ily required to determine how well the
character can ward off damage.
AGILITY (AG):
Does the character have fast refexes or
is he a good athlete? A high AG value
ensures that a character will not lag be-
hind his companions.
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TRAITS & COMBAT VALUES
DEXTERITY (DX):
In addition to representing actual man-
ual dexterity, Dexterity also infuences
a characters accuracy with ranged
weapons.
INTELLECT (IN):
Intellect is a measure of how clever, at-
tentive, and deductive a character is.
For Mages, Intellect dictates the power
their of spells.
AURA (AU):
Aura determines the characters ap-
pearance and charisma. A high value in
this trait is also important for the effec-
tiveness of many magic spells.
COMBAT VALUES
The Combat Values are always based on
the current Attributes and Traits values
plus any modifcations from equipment,
primarily the Weapon Bonus (WB) and
the Armor Value (AV). If any of these
values change, the respective combat
values change as well.
Example:
Kalthor, the Fighter, (BOD 8, ST 4) car-
ries a longsword (WB+2); his Melee
Attack value is therefore 14 (=8+4+2).
Later on, Kalthor fnds a two-handed
sword (WB+3) and decides to use this
weapon from now on. His Melee Attack
value is now 15 (=8+4+3).
HIT POINTS (BOD+CO+10):
This combat value represents the
amount of damage a character may suf-
fer before he or she loses consciousness
or dies.
Abbreviation: HP
DEFENSE (BOD+CO+AV):
Defense may reduce the damage
a character suffers. An armor item in-
creases the Defense value by its Armor
Value.
Abbreviation: DEF
INITIATIVE (MOB + AG):
Initiative (INI) determines how
quickly a character may act during com-
bat. Some weapons and armor items
modify this value.
Abbreviation: INI
MOVEMENT RATE (MOB/2+1):
The Movement Rate (MR) indi-
cates the number of meters a character
may move in one combat round.
Abbreviation: MR
MELEE ATTACK (BOD+ST+WB):
Melee Attack (MAT) is a close
combat attack against an opponent. The
Weapon Bonus (WB) of the characters
melee weapon is added to this value.
Abbreviation: MAT
RANGED ATTACK
(MOB+DX+WB):
This combat value (RAT) is used for at-
tacks with ranged weapons. The Weap-
on Bonus (WB) of the ranged weapon is
added to this value.
Abbreviation: RAT
SPELLCASTING
(MND+AU-AV+SM):
Mages use this value (SPC) to cast their
magic (except targeted spells). Armor
other than cloth lowers this number by
its Armor Value (AV). Each spell will
also have a Spell Modifer (SM) which
is added to this Spellcasting value when
casting that particular spell.
Abbreviation: SPC
TARGETED SPELLCASTING
(MND+DX-AV+SM):
Mages use this Combat Value (TSC) to
cast targeted spells at their opponents.
The Spell Modifer (SM) of the active
spell is added, AV is deducted from this
value.
Abbreviation: TSC
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CHARACTER CREATION
CHARACTER CREATION
The frst step in the character genera-
tion process is determining the race and
class of your character.
Example:
Lets use an Elven Wizard as our exam-
ple, as this race/class combination cov-
ers all aspects of character generation.
1. CHOOSING RACE
By default, every character belongs to
one of the three races: Elves, Humans
or Dwarves. However, the played set-
ting will ultimately determine which
races will be available to players.
DWARVES
The tough, bearded and often grumpy
Dwarves prefer the life of a Fighter, but
they are also very well suited for other
classes.
Racial Bonus: ST, CO or DX
Racial Abilities: Dark Vision, Lon-
gevity (slower aging once adulthood is
reached), Tough (Defense +1)
ELVES
Elves, with their pointed ears and slen-
der build, make strong fghters, agile
scouts or talented mages.
Racial Bonus: AG, DX or AU
Racial Abilities: Fleet Footed (Sneak-
ing +2), Night vision, Immortal (Elves
hardly age once they have reached
adulthood; death comes by force only)
HUMANS
The adaptable Humans produced many
different cultures and are equally well
suited to become Fighters, Scouts or
Mages.
Racial Bonus: Any one trait
Racial Abilities: 1 free talent point
Elves and Dwarves receive special racial
abilities which are recorded on the char-
acter sheet. Humans, on the other hand,
receive a Talent Point instead of a racial
ability. The Racial Bonus will be used
later on during attribute allocation.
RACE RACIAL ABILITIES
Elf
Fleet Footed, Nightvision,
Immortal
Human 1 Talent Point
Dwarf
Dark Vision, Longevity,
Tough
Example:
On the character sheet we note un-
der Race Elf and record the racial
abilities Fleet-Footed, Nightvision and
Immortal.
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CHARACTER CREATION
2. CHOOSING CLASS
You must now choose one of the three
available classes: Fighter, Scout or
Mage.
When playing a Mage, you must choose
whether you would like to play a Heal-
er, Wizard or Sorcerer. This choice
will determine the type of magic spells
that the character will be able to use.
FIGHTER
These are the guys for the dirty work.
During melee, you will usually fnd
them right in the fray. They are easily
identifed by their heavy armor and bru-
tal weapons.
Class Bonus: ST or CO
SCOUT
Swiftness and stealth are a Scouts area
of expertise. They prefer ranged com-
bat; bows or crossbows are their indis-
pensable companions.
Class Bonus: AG or DX
MAGE
These characters master the art of mag-
ic, not melee. They try to avoid being in
the thick of battle.
Class Bonus: IN or AU
Healer - predominantly defensive spells
Wizard - offensive and defensive spells
Sorcerer - predominantly offensive spells
3. DETERMINE ATTRIBUTES
You have 20 points to distribute be-
tween the three attributes Body, Mo-
bility and Mind - note: no value may
exceed 8.
Example:
We give Mind a value of 8. We then
split the remaining points between
Body and Mobility by allocating 6
points to each.
4. DETERMINE TRAITS
We are now free to distribute 8 points
among the six traits.
While it is possible to have traits with
a value of zero, no trait may exceed a
value of 4 at this time.
Example:
Of the 8 points available to us, we al-
locate 2 each to the traits Constitu-
tion and Aura, 3 to Dexterity and 1 to
Intellect:
Body: 6 Mobility: 6 Mind: 8
Strength: 0 Agility: 0 Intellect: 1
Constitution: 2 Dexterity: 3 Aura: 2
5. RACIAL & CLASS BONUS
Every character has two points that may
be allocated to certain traits based on
his or her class and race. These points
may be used to raise a trait to a value
greater than 4. The chart below pro-
vides a quick reference to racial and
class trait bonuses.
RACE RACIAL BONUS
Elf Agility, Dexterity or Aura +1
Human Any one Trait +1
Dwarf
Strength, Constitution or
Dexterity +1
CLASS CLASS BONUS
Fighter Strength or Constitution +1
Scout Agility or Dexterity +1
Mage Intellect or Aura +1
Example:
As an Elven Mage, we increase both
Dexterity and Aura by 1 each and
change the two values accordingly:
Body: 6 Mobility: 6 Mind: 8
Strength: 0 Agility: 0 Intellect: 1
Constitution: 2 Dexterity: 4 Aura: 3

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6. THE FIRST MAGIC SPELL
Mages will now learn one Level 1 magic
spell.
The magic spells that are available to the
character depend on whether the char-
acter is a Healer, Wizard or Sorcerer:
HEALER SPELLS - LEVEL 1:
Bestow Defense, Blind, Calm
Animal, Consecrate Water, Detect
Magic, Enchant Weapon, Healber-
ries, Healing Aura, Healing Touch,
Light, Resist Poison, Rout Undead,
Sternutation
WIZARD SPELLS - LEVEL 1:
Bestow Scent, Cantrip, Detect/Iden-
tify Magic, Enchant Weapon, Fire
Beam, Light, Magic Lock, Open
SORCERER SPELLS - LEVEL 1:
Cantrip, Detect/Identify Magic,
Enchant Weapon, Fire Beam,
Magic Lock, Open
Example:
Our Elven Wizard learns the spell Fire
Beam, which is available to Wizards
with Level 1 or higher.
7. EQUIPMENT
Initially, all characters own simple
clothing, steel, fint and tinder, a water
skin, two healing herbs, a blanket and a
backpack or kitbag, as well as 10 Gold
Pieces (GP), which they may now use to
purchase more equipment.
Lists with goods and their respec-
tive prices can be found from page 76
onward.
Example:
On the second page of the character
sheet we take note of our basic equip-
ment (simple clothing, steel, fint and
tinder, a water skin, blanket and kit-
bag) and then purchase a rune embroi-
dered robe (AV +0, Aura +1) for 8 Gold
Pieces and a quarterstaff (WB +1, TSC
+1) for 5 Silver Pieces.
Well keep the leftover coins - you never
know when a bit of small change may
come in handy.
8. COMBAT VALUES
The formulas used to determine the
Combat Values are always based on the
characters current attribute and trait
values. They must be adjusted immedi-
ately in case any changes to these values
occur:
COMBAT VALUES:
Hit Points BOD+CO+10
Defense BOD+CO+AV
Initiative MOB + AG
Movement Rate MOB/2+1
Melee Attack BOD+ST+WB
Ranged Attack MOB+DX+WB
Spellcasting MND+AU-AV
Targeted Spellcasting
MND+DX-AV
Example:
Well now determine the fve combat
values. In doing this, we shall also take
into account the SM (Fire Beam: Tar-
geted Spell Casting +1) and our equip-
ment bonuses (AU +1, Targeted Spell
Casting +1).
Our calculations result in the following
combat values:
18 8 6 4 7 10 12 14
Hit Points 18, Defense 8, Initiative 6,
Movement Rate 4m, Melee Attack 7,
Ranged Attack 10, Spellcasting 12 and
Targeted Spellcasting 14.
You can fnd a detailed breakdown of
the values of our example character on
page 7.
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CHARACTER CREATION
TALENTS FOR FIRST LEVEL
CHARACTERS
ALL CLASSES:
Alertness
Artisan
Charming
Dodge
Education
Endurance
Expertise
Lightning Refexes
Lucky Devil
Play Instrument
Rascal
Recuperation
Resist Magic
Riding
Servant of Darkness
Servant of Light
Swim
FIGHTERS:
Blocker
Close Combat
Dual Wielding
Parry
Steadfast
SCOUTS:
Acrobat
Hunter
Marksman
Stealth
Swift
Thievery
ALL MAGES:
Alchemy
Reassess Magic
Rune Lore
Spellchanger
HEALERS:
Armored Mage
Caregiver
Manipulator
SORCERERS:
Fire Magic
9. CHOOSING A TALENT
Every character receives one Talent
Point (TP); Humans therefore already
have 2 TP now.
TPs can be saved or they can be spent
on Talents (see page 17), provided that
the character meets the class and level
requirements of the respective talent.
Every talent costs 1TP.
Example:
Our Elven Wizard acquires the talent
Education which is available to every
Level 1 character for one talent point.
This character is now technically
complete. Now its time to add some
personality.
10. FINISHING TOUCHES
Last but not least, we shall now deter-
mine the gender of our character and
give him or her a name.
Every character is profcient in his na-
tive language and receives an addi-
tional point to learn another language
or alphabet; when choosing languag-
es/alphabets, players should not forget
about the common language of the set-
ting. Characters with MND 6+ auto-
matically master all alphabets of their
beginning languages (see page 86).
We fnally note that the character is at
Level 1, has zero Experience Points (XP)
and Progress Points (PP). We also note
how many Talent Points (TP) the char-
acter has left.
Working with the Game Master, you
can also work out where your character
originates from, how he grew up and
why he left in search of adventure, what
his beliefs are and what he values.
Is he a reliable follower or will he decide
on the spot with whom his loyalty rests?
Especially the last couple of questions
may only become apparent later on in
the game and they may even change
over the course of time.
Either way, the character is now ready
for the frst adventure!
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CHARACTER:
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RACIAL ABILITIES: Immortal,
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EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
Characters receive Experience Points
(XP) for defeating opponents, solving
puzzles and completing adventures.
LEVELING
If a characters XP reaches a certain
amount, the character will be promoted
to the next level. There is a total of 20
levels.
Example:
The Elven Scout Jherrant (Level 3 with
589 experience points) receives 118 ex-
perience points for his last adventure.
The new total is 707 XP - Jherrant has
reached Level 4.
Every time a character reaches a new
level, he or she receives two Prog-
ress Points (PP) and 1 Talent Point
(TP). Mages are also able to learn new
magic spells after reaching a new level.
From Level 10 onwards, a character
may choose to switch to a Hero Class
(see page 10). The advantages of the
Hero class are offset by requiring more
XP than a standard class for promotion.
PROGRESS POINTS
Every time a character reaches a new
level, 2 Progress Points (PP) are
gained; these can be used to increase
either the characters Traits or Hit
Points or to purchase TPs. The cost of
each depends on the characters class.
It is also possible to spend 1 Progress
Point to learn a new language or al-
phabet (see page 6).
CLASS ST CO AG DX IN AU HP TP
Fighter 2 2 3 3 3 3 1 3
Scout 3 3 2 2 3 3 1 3
Mage 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 3
It may be necessary to save up Progress
Points before one can afford a certain
increase.
LEVEL EXPERIENCE HERO CLASS PP TP
1 0 - 0 1-2
2 100 - +2 +1
3 300 - +2 +1
4 600 - +2 +1
5 1,000 - +2 +1
6 1,500 - +2 +1
7 2,100 - +2 +1
8 2,800 - +2 +1
9 3,600 - +2 +1
10 4,500 - +2 +1
11 5,500 6,000 +2 +1
12 6,600 7,600 +2 +1
13 7,800 9,300 +2 +1
14 9,100 11,100 +2 +1
15 10,500 13,000 +2 +1
16 12,000 15,000 +2 +1
17 13,700 17,200 +2 +1
18 15,600 19,600 +2 +1
19 17,700 22,200 +2 +1
20 20,000 25,000 +2 +1
Example:
Upon reaching the fourth level, Jher-
rant receives 2 new Progress Points,
which he could use to improve either
his Agility or his Dexterity by +1; in-
stead, he wants to increase his Consti-
tution (and therefore indirectly also his
Hit Points and Defense). Because he is
a Scout, this will, cost him 3 Progress
Points.
This means that Jherrant will have to
wait until he reaches Level 5 before he
has saved up the three necessary Prog-
ress Points.
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MAXIMUM VALUE OF TRAITS
The maximum value that can be reached
in any individual trait is 12. This may be
further modifed by the characters race
and class:
RACE BONUS TO BASE VALUE 12
Elf
Agility, Dexterity and
Aura +1
Human
Any 2 Traits +1
or any 1 Trait +2
Dwarf
Strength, Constitution and
Dexterity +1
CLASS BONUS TO BASE VALUE 12
Fighter Strength and Constitution +1
Scout Agility and Dexterity +1
Mage Intellect and Aura +1
TALENT POINTS
Upon reaching a new level, every char-
acter receives one Talent Point (TP).
In the beginning, every character has 1
TP (Humans have 2TP) which can be
used to learn or improve a talent (see
page 17).
TALENT REQUIREMENTS
Note that talents have certain character
class and level requirements (Fighter 6,
for example). Characters can only learn
a talent if their class is listed in the tal-
ent description.
TALENT RANKS
All talents have a rank between I-X. The
rank indicates how often a talent may
be learned. If, for example, a talent is
described as Fighter 4 (III), this means
that a Fighter of Level 4 or higher may
learn this talent 3 times. The effects of
each talent rank may stack. Every talent
costs 1TP per rank.
With suffcient TPs, it is possible to
learn multiple ranks in a talent at a sin-
gle occasion.
Example:
After having reached Level 5, Jher-
rant spends his talent point on the
talent Marksman II (which he origi-
nally learned when he was at Level 3).
Jherrants ranged attack bonus from
Marksman thus increases from +1 to
+2.
LEARNING NEW MAGIC SPELLS
Upon reaching a new level, Mages
can learn new magic spells. This does
not cost any Progress Points or Talent
Points, but does require possession of
said spells. New magic spells may be
found adventuring or purchased from
monasteries or other places of mystical
learning.
Magic spells vanish from scrolls or
magic books once the Mage has learned
them. These can therefore not be passed
on to other Mages.
The overall spell level sum of the spells
the Mage may learn upon reaching a
new Level cannot exceed the Mages
newly attained Level. The learning pro-
cess takes 1 hour per spell level.
Example:
The Sorcerer Miroslav reaches Level 4.
He can now learn 4 Level-1 spells, one
single Level-4 spell, or any combina-
tion of spell levels that do not exceed his
new character Level.
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HERO CLASSES
HERO CLASSES
Depending on their base class, char-
acters have the unique opportunity to
specialize by switching to a Hero Class
once they reach Level 10. A Hero Class
grants access to higher talent ranks and
completely new talents, but Hero Class-
es also require more XP than before to
reach a new level (see page 8).
SWITCHING TO A HERO CLASS
Once a character has reached Level
10, he or she may switch to one of the
three Hero Classes that are associated
with the characters original class (see
below).
This step is fnal and cannot be reversed.
CLASSES AND THEIR
HERO CLASSES
Fighter:
Berserker
Paladin
Weapon Master
Scout:
Assassin
Ranger
Rogue
Healer:
Cleric
Druid
Monk
Wizard:
Archmage
Battle Mage
Elementalist
Sorcerer:
Blood Mage
Demonologist
Necromancer
When switching to a Hero Class, it
may happen that a character has not
yet achieved enough XP to have also
reached his current level in the Hero
Class.
In this case, the characters level is ad-
justed to the Hero Class on the basis
of his or her actual XP and lowered ac-
cordingly.
PP and TP that were already received
will not be lost. But the character will
not receive them again a second time
when the character regains the previ-
ously lost level.
Any intended switch to a hero class
should be discussed with the Game
Master in good time, so that it can be
taken into consideration during adven-
ture planning.
Every Paladin, for example, is a member
of a holy order and must be admitted to
that order frst. The Game Master may
want to develop a more detailed story -
or even a whole adventure - around this.
BENEFITS OF THE OLD CLASS
A Hero Class character can learn the
talents available to his Hero Class and
original base class.
Example:
Level 12 or higher Fighters can learn
the talent Bloodletting. Berserkers,
Paladins and Weapon Masters can
also learn this talent once they have
reached Level 12.
THE 15 HERO CLASSES
Every Hero Class is linked to one of the
three base classes (in case of Mages,
there is a further distinction between
Healers, Wizards and Sorcerers) and
they cannot be chosen by a character
from another base class.
The following list contains a description
of the individual Hero Classes together
with the class requirements, as well as
the talents with their access level and
talent rank.
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FIGHTER HERO CLASSES
A character requires Fighter Level 10+ to enter these Hero Classes
BERSERKER
Rough and tough, Berserkers work
themselves into a battle rage, can take
quite a beating and cause devastating
damage to their foes.
TALENTS:
Battle Cry 10 (III)
Brutal Blow 10 (V)
Close Combat 10 (V)
Endurance 10 (X)
Fury 10 (V)
Lightning Refexes 12 (V)
Smash Armor 12 (V)
Injure 14 (V)
Sweeping Blow 14 (III)
WEAPON MASTER
Weapon Masters are known for their
speed, gaining an unparalleled knowl-
edge of many deadly weapons.
TALENTS:
Close Combat 10 (V)
Parry 10 (V)
Perfection 10 (V)
Weapon Expert 10 (V)
Marksman 12 (V)
Sharpshooter 14 (V)
Injure 14 (V)
Lacerate Tendons 16 (III)
Salvo 16 (III)
PALADIN
Paladins serve a holy order. They may,
however, lose the privileges of their
hero class if they act against the will of
their deity.
PREREQUISITES:
Membership of an Order
ACCESS TO MAGIC:
Paladins can cast healing spells. The
spell access levels correspond to those
of the Healer +9 (for example,
Healing Touch from Level 10, Resur-
rection from 19).
TALENTS:
Armored Mage 10 (III)
Blocker 10 (V)
Caregiver 10 (III)
Familiar 10 (I)
Reassess Magic 10 (V)
Riding 10 (V)
Servant of Light 10 (V)
Spellchanger 10 (V)
Battle Cry 12 (III)
Close Combat 12 (V)
Link Familiar 12 (V)
Mindful Magic 12 (III)
Smash Demons 12 (III)
Smash Undead 12 (III)
Devastation 14 (III)
Escape Death 16 (III)
Inspired Retribution 16 (III)
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SCOUT HERO CLASSES
A character requires Scout Level 10+ to enter these Hero Classes
ASSASSIN
These accurate killers are fast and le-
thal; they attack either from safe dis-
tance or by poisoned blade.
TALENTS:
Acrobat 10 (V)
Alertness 10 (X)
Backstab 10 (III)
Defensive Stance 10 (V)
Dodge 10 (V)
Marksman 10 (V)
Perfection 10 (III)
Sharpshooter 10 (V)
Stealth 10 (V)
Close Combat 12 (V)
Injure 12 (V)
Lacerate Tendons 12 (III)
Master Climber 12 (III)
Nasty Shot 12 (V)
Assassinate 14 (III)
Directed Poisoning 14 (III)
Lockpicking 14 (III)
Mounted Archer 14 (III)
Salvo 14 (III)
Slip Away 14 (III)
RANGER
Rangers are scouts that prefer a life in
the wilderness. They make excellent ar-
chers.
TALENTS:
Alertness 10 (X)
Familiar 10 (V)
Hunter 10 (V)
Marksman 10 (V)
Mounted Archer 10 (III)
Nasty Shot 10 (V)
Riding 10 (V)
Sharpshooter 10 (V)
Beast Master 12 (III)
Link Familiar 12 (V)
Salvo 12 (V)
ROGUE
Rogues are true masters of lock picking,
stealing and running away.
TALENTS:
Acrobat 10 (V)
Alertness 10 (X)
Appraise 10 (V)
Disengage 10 (III)
Diversion 10 (III)
Dodge 10 (V)
Lockpicking 10 (V)
Pickpocket 10 (III)
Rascal 10 (V)
Slip Away 10 (III)
Stealth 10 (V)
Thievery 10 (V)
Release Spell 12 (III)
Marksman 14 (V)
Lucky Devil 16 (V)
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HEALER HERO CLASSES
A character requires Healer Level 10+ to enter these Hero Classes
CLERIC
Clerics heal in the name of their deity
but also help with defense and combat.
PREREQUISITES:
TALENTS:
Armor Profciency 10 (V)
Armorclad 10 (II)
Blocker 10 (V)
Close Combat 12 (V)
Brutal Blow 14 (III)
Devastation 16 (V)
Inspired Retribution 16 (V)
DRUID
Druids are guardians of nature. They
communicate with animals and can
even change into their forms.
TALENTS:
Animal Form 10 (V)
Beasts Strength 10 (V)
Familiar 10 (X)
Hunter 10 (V)
Link Familiar 10 (X)
Riding 10 (V)
Elemental Protection 12 (V)
Bear Form 14 (V)
Eagle Form 16 (V)
MONK
Monks toughen their minds through
meditation and their bodies through the
martial arts.
ADDITIONAL PREREQUISITE:
TALENTS:
Acrobat 10 (V)
Dodge 10 (V)
Stealth 10 (V)
Unarmed Master 10 (V)
Disengage 12 (III)
Elemental Protection 12 (III)
Slip Away 12 (III)
Manipulator 14 (V)
Stunning Blow 16 (III)
Sweeping Blow 16 (III)
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WIZARD HERO CLASSES
A character requires Wizard Level 10+ to enter these Hero Classes
ARCHMAGE
Archmages have extensive magical
knowledge and a broad range of arcane
abilities.
TALENTS:
Alchemy 10 (X)
Embed Magics 10 (X)
Enhanced Cooldown 10 (X)
Mindful Magic 10 (V)
Reassess Magic 10 (X)
Resist Magic 10 (V)
Rune Lore 10 (X)
Servant of Darkness 10 (V)
Spellchanger 10 (X)
Arcane Explosion 12 (V)
Imp 12 (III)
Manipulator 12 (V)
Staff Binding 12 (V)
Homunculus 14 (III)
Link Familiar 14 (III)
Conjurer 16 (III)
Control Explosion 16 (V)
Defy Elementals 16 (V)
Spell Routine 16 (III)
Subdue Summoned 16 (III)
Undead Hordes 16 (V)
ELEMENTALIST
These wizards specialize in controlling
the elements and calling elementals.
TALENTS:
Combine Elementals 10 (X)
Defy Elementals 10 (X)
Fire Magic 10 (V)
Lightning Thrower 10 (V)
Master of the Elements 10 (V)
Devastation 12 (V)
Elemental Acolyte 14 (III)
Marksman 16 (V)
Servitude 16 (V)
Versatile Summons 16 (III)
BATTLE MAGE
Battle Mages enter battle with both
sword and magic.
TALENTS:
Armorclad 10 (III)
Blocker 10 (V)
Devastation 10 (V)
Marksman 10 (V)
Parry 10 (V)
Sharpshooter 10 (V)
Weapon Expert 10 (III)
Close Combat 12 (V)
Enchanted Weapon 12 (III)
Fire Magic 12 (V)
Lightning Thrower 12 (V)
Defy Elementals 14 (V)
Master of the Elements 14 (V)
Injure 16 (V)
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SORCERER HERO CLASSES
A character requires Sorcerer Level 10+ to enter these Hero Classes
BLOOD MAGE
Blood Mages are able to enhance their
magic by utilizing the might of their
own blood. The price of this are painful,
internal injuries that drain their vitality
(hit points).
TALENTS:
Blood Shield 10 (V)
Consuming Sprint 10 (III)
Endurance 10 (V)
Painful Gain 10 (III)
Ritual of Scars 10 (III)
Bloody Healing 12 (III)
Cooldown Sacrifce 12 (V)
Painful Change 12 (III)
Bloods Might 14 (III)
DEMONOLOGIST
Demonologists specialize in conjuring
and controlling powerful demons.
TALENTS:
Circle Master 12 (III)
Conjurer 10 (V)
Demon Spawn 16 (III)
Demon Spell 16 (III)
Imp 10 (III)
Servitude 16 (V)
Versatile Conjuration 16 (III)
Voracious Conjurer 14 (III)
NECROMANCER
A Necromancer specializes in raising
and controlling the undead.
TALENTS:
Absorb Life 10 (V)
Necromancy 10 (V)
Undead Hordes 10 (X)
Caller of the Dead 12 (V)
Delay Death 16 (III)
Versatile Raising 16 (III)
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Talents each cost one talent point (TP)
per talent rank. TPs may be saved for
later use. The prerequisites specify at
which level of a class a character can
learn a talent - the maximum achiev-
able talent rank is the roman numeral
in brackets.
Hero Classes still have access to all tal-
ents of their base class.
CLASS ABBREVIATIONS
Fighter (FGT) Blood Mage (BLM)
Scout (SCO) Cleric (CLR)
Mage (MGE) Demonologist (DEM)
- Healer (HEA) Druid (DRU)
- Sorcerer (SRC) Elementalist (ELE)
- Wizard (WIZ) Monk (MNK)
Necromancer (NEC)
Archmage (ARC) Paladin (PAL)
Assassin (ASN) Ranger (RAN)
Battle Mage (BMA) Rogue (ROG)
Berserker (BER) Weapon Master (WEM)
TALENT DESCRIPTIONS
ABSORB LIFE
NEC 10 (V)
Whenever a living being of at least size
category small (see page 102) dies in a
radius of 2+talent ranks meters around
him, the Necromancer regenerates 2HP
per talent rank of Absorb Life.
ACROBAT
FGT 4 (III), MGE 4 (III), SCO 1 (III),
ASN 10 (V), MNK 10 (V), ROG 10 (V)
The character is an experienced climb-
er and gymnast. For all checks involv-
ing athletic skill, balancing or climbing
the character will get a bonus of +2 per
talent rank.
ALCHEMY
MGE 1 (V),
ARC 10 (X)
This talent is needed to concoct potions
(see page 99). Each talent rank reduces
the time needed to prepare potions and
gives +1 to all checks for preparing or
identifying potions (see page 45).
ALERTNESS
FGT 1 (V), MGE 1 (V), SCO 1 (V),
ASN 10 (X), RAN 10 (X), ROG 10 (X)
The character is quite observant. He
will get a bonus of +2 per talent rank
to all checks regarding alertness or
attention.
ANIMAL FORM
DRU 10 (V)
Once per day per talent rank, the druid
may shape-shift to an animal of size
category normal or less. He may for
example change to a mouse, a cat or
a wolf. He may not choose magical or
fying animals. All his gear is included
in this transformation and any magical
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TALENTS
TALENTS OF THE THREE BASIC CLASSES
FIGHTER
Acrobat 4 (III)
Alertness 1 (V)
Artisan 1 (III)
Basher 8 (III)
Blocker 1 (III)
Bloodletting 12 (III)
Brutal Blow 4 (III)
Charming 1 (III)
Class Master 15 (I)
Close Combat 1 (III)
Defensive Stance 8 (III)
Devastating Strike 15 (III)
Dodge 1 (III)
Dual Wielding 1 (V)
Education 1 (V)
Endurance 1 (V)
Expertise 1 (III)
Grand Master 20 (I)
Heros Luck 10 (III)
Hunter 8 (III)
Injure 4 (III)
Lightning Refexes 1 (III)
Lucky Devil 1 (III)
Marksman 8 (III)
Parry 1 (III)
Play Instrument 1 (III)
Rascal 1 (III)
Recuperation 1 (V)
Resist Magic 1 (III)
Riding 1 (III)
Servant of Darkness 1 (III)
Servant of Light 1 (III)
Sharpshooter 12 (III)
Smash Armor 8 (III)
Steadfast 1 (III)
Stealth 4 (III)
Swift 8 (III)
Swim 1 (III)
Thievery 8 (III)
HEALER ONLY:
Armored Mage 1 (I)
Battle Healer 12 (V)
Blocker 8 (III)
Caregiver 1 (III)
Escape Death 12 (III)
Inspired Retribution 12 (III)
Lightning Thrower 12 (III)
Manipulator 1 (III)
Necromancy 8 (III)
SCOUT
Acrobat 1 (III)
Alertness 1 (V)
Artisan 1 (III)
Blocker 4 (III)
Bloodletting 8 (III)
Brutal Blow 8 (III)
Called Shot 15 (III)
Charming 1 (III)
Class Master 15 (I)
Dodge 1 (III)
Dual Wielding 8 (V)
Education 1 (V)
Endurance 1 (IV)
Expertise 1 (III)
Familiar 8 (III)
Grand Master 20 (I)
Heros Luck 10 (III)
Hunter 1 (III)
Injure 8 (III)
Lucky Devil 1 (III)
Marksman 1 (III)
Nasty Shot 4 (III)
Parry 8 (III)
Rascal 1 (III)
Recuperation 1 (V)
Riding 1 (III)
Steadfast 4 (III)
Stealth 1 (III)
Swift 1 (III)
Swim 1 (III)
Thievery 1 (III)
WIZARDS ONLY:
Arcane Explosion 8 (III)
Fire Magic 4 (III)
Manipulator 8 (III)
ALL MAGES:
Acrobat 4 (III)
Alchemy 1 (V)
Alertness 1 (V)
Artisan 1 (III)
Charming 1 (III)
Class Master 15 (I)
Devastation 8 (III)
Dodge 1 (III)
Education 1 (V)
Embed Magics 10 (V)
Endurance 1 (III)
Enhanced Cooldown 4 (V)
Expertise 1 (III)
Familiar 4 (III)
Grand Master 20 (I)
Heros Luck 10 (III)
Hunter 12 (III)
Injure 12 (III)
Lucky Devil 1 (III)
Marksman 8 (III)
Mindful Magic 4 (III)
Parry 12 (III)
Rascal 1 (III)
Reassess Magic 1 (V)
Recuperation 1 (V)
Riding 1 (III)
Rune Lore 1 (V)
Spellchanger 1 (V)
Spellmaster 15 (III)
Steadfast 8 (III)
Stealth 4 (III)
Swift 4 (III)
Swim 1 (III)
Thievery 8 (III)
SORCERERS ONLY:
Arcane Explosion 8 (III)
Conjurer 12 (III)
Fire Magic 1 (III)
Manipulator 8 (III)
Necromancy 8 (III)
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bonus will continue to take effect.
This effect lasts until the druid wants to
change back or the druid dies. Damage
taken while in animal shape will not be
healed on changing back.
The druids MND, IN and AU will not
change, but all other attributes, traits
and combat values will change to the
animals. He does not gain any special
attacks such as snake venom.
The shape shifted druid is not able to
speak or to cast spells. He is, however,
able to understand spoken languages
and to use the senses of the animal to
their full extent.
Spells that control animals do not affect
the druid in his animal shape.
APPRAISE
ROG 10 (V)
The character receives a bonus of +3 per
rank when appraising the value of an
object.
With a successful check on MND+AU
the character will perceive if an item
is magic. The above bonus will apply.
He may not, however, check against
MND+RE (like a mage) to discern its
function.
ARCANE EXPLOSION
SRC 8 (III), WIZ 8 (III),
ARC 12 (V)
Once per talent rank and day the char-
acter may discharge his magical ener-
gies in an arcane explosion. The explo-
sion forms a sphere with the mage at
its center.
The sphere has a fxed diameter of lev-
el/2 meters and causes undefendable
damage with a check value of 10 per tal-
ent rank.
The character may roll a check against
MND+RE for each comrade to save him
from damage.
The talent Control Explosion may be
used with Arcane Explosion.
ARMOR PROFICIENCY
FGT 4 (V), SCO 8 (V)
BMA 10 (V), CLR 10 (V)
The character is used to wearing heavy
armor and moving around in it. The
armor penalty on movement rate is re-
duced by 0.5m per talent rank.
ARMORCLAD
BMA 10 (III), CLR 10 (II)
Each rank of this talent allows the char-
acter to wear the next class (textile,
leather, chain, plate) of armor.
A cleric buying this talent for the frst
time may thus wear chain mail like a
scout instead of armors of textile or
leather. However, he may still not use
helmets, (see page 39).
The normal reduction of the SM by the
AV, e.g. when casting spells, still takes
effect.
To negate the effects of armor on spell
casting the talent Armored Mage would
be needed.
ARMORED MAGE
HEA 1 (I)
BMA 10 (III), CLR 10 (III), PAL 10 (III)
For each talent rank an armor penalty
(AV) of 2 may be ignored when casting
spells or targeted spells. E.g., two ranks
of the talent are needed to cast without
penalty when wearing plate mail (AV 3)
and a metal helmet (AV 1).
ARTISAN
FGT 1 (III), MGE 1 (III), SCO 1 (III)
This talent is learned individually for
each different trade (bow maker, car-
penter, stonemason, armorer, etc.),
thus may be learned several times up
to rank III.
The character is skilled in the trade and
gets a +3 bonus per talent rank on all
checks regarding this trade. This ap-
plies to crafting new or repairing dam-
aged items as per page 86.
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TALENTS A - B
ASSASSINATE
ASN 14 (III)
Lowers opponents defense against
damage caused by the talent Backstab
by 5 per talent rank.
The talent is useless against targets that
are 2 or more size categories larger than
the character (see page 102).
BACKSTAB
ASN 10 (III)
Once per confrontation, the Assassin
may attack a victim with a Backstab if
the victim is not aware of the impend-
ing attack. The character is restricted to
a dagger, a knife or a strangling device
(such as a cord or wire).
His melee attack value is enhanced by
(DX value multiplied by talent rank) for
this round of combat.
If the attack started the confrontation
and the attack succeeded, the victim los-
es its actions for this round of combat.
BASHER
FGT 8 (III)
If a melee attack is made with blunt
weapons, axes or two-handed weapons
and a coup is rolled, the defense against
this attack is lowered by 5 for each tal-
ent rank.
BATTLE CRY
BER 10 (III), PAL 12 (III)
The character may utter a Battle Cry
once per talent rank per combat as
a free action. This Battle Cry affects
himself and three allies per talent
rank, which have to be within shouting
distance.
Encouraged by the battle cry, they get
a bonus of +1 per talent rank to all at-
tacks. This effect last D20/2 rounds.
A character can only beneft from one
battle cry at any time.
BATTLE HEALER
HEA 12 (V)
Once per talent rank per day the Healer
may ignore the cooldown period of a
healing spell, even Resurrection.
BEAR FORM
DRU 14 (V)
Once per day for each talent rank the
druid may shape-shift into a bear (s.
page 105). All his gear is included in
this transformation and any magical
bonus will continue to take effect. If the
game master allows, the character may
choose another animal of size large
when getting the talent. The transfor-
mation takes one round to perform.
This effect last until the druid wants to
change back or the druid dies. Damage
taken while in bear shape will be not be
healed on changing back. The druids
MND, RE and AU will not change, but
all other attributes, traits and combat
values will change to a bears. The shape
shifted druid is not able to speak or to
cast spells. He is, however, able to un-
derstand spoken languages and to use
the senses of a bear to their full extent.
Spells that control animals do not affect
the druid in his animal shape.
BEAST MASTER
DRU 10 (III), RAN 12 (III),
MNK 14 (III)
The character has a keen sense for ani-
mals and gets a +3 bonus on all checks
regarding interaction with animals.
This also applies to all riding checks to
change speed or direction.
Once every 24 hours and per talent rank
he can convince any number of wild, ag-
gressive or even starving beasts to spare
him and two companions per talent
rank, provided they dont act aggres-
sively toward the animals.
This is possible even for rabid or con-
trolled animals, provided a check
against MND+AU+talent rank suc-
ceeds. This counts as the characters ac-
tion. The character has one attempt per
talent rank.
BEASTS STRENGTH
DRU 10 (V)
When shapeshifted to Bear, Eagle or
Animal Form, the Druid may enhance
all of his combat values by 2.
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BLOCKER
FGT 1 (III), HEA 8 (III), SCO 4 (III),
BMA 10 (V), CLR 10 (V), PAL 10 (V)
The character knows how to use his
shield effectively in battle.
In each round of combat in which the
character does not take offensive ac-
tion, does not use any movement and
uses a shield he gets +2 to his defense
per talent rank. This applies to all at-
tacks which he is aware of and which
are not made against his back. The char-
acter may use the same bonus to check
against BOD+CO to avoid being pushed
back in combat (see page 42). This is
counts as a free action. Once per fght
per talent rank the Blocker may ignore
a fumble when defending. He may do so
even when he is performing an aggres-
sive action.
BLOOD SHIELD
BLM 10 (V)
The Bloodmage may raise his defense
by 2 if he sacrifces 2 HP. This effect
lasts D20 rounds and counts as a free
action.
BLOODLETTING
FGT 12 (III), SCO 8 (III)
If a successful attack is made with a
knife, dagger, one-handed sword or
frearm and the result of the die roll is
equal to or lower than the attackers tal-
ent rank in Bloodletting, the opponents
defense against this attack is lowered by
5 for each talent rank.
BLOODS MIGHT
BLM 14 (III)
Once per day per talent rank, the Blood
Mage may boost the check value of any
one check by adding the value of the in-
cluded attribute per talent rank.
For example, at rank I, the CTN of a
climbing check (MOB+ST) may be
enhanced by the mobility value to
(MOB+MOB+ST).
Several talent ranks may be used in one
check.
However, the Blood Mage will take 2
points of undefendable damage each
time he uses a talent rank.
The talent may be used with Mindful
Magic. The talent ranks of Mindful
Magic used for this will not cause extra
damage to the Blood Mage.
BLOODY HEALING
BLM 12 (III)
When in combat, the Blood Mage may
try to heal himself by the force of his
own blood. He may do so once per com-
bat for each talent rank. This counts as a
free action and the Blood Mage may do
so once per combat round. The Bloody
Healing may, however, fail.
The character rolls against a check value
equal to his own level. If successful he
will be healed for twice the check result,
on a failure he suffers undefendable
damage twice his talent rank.
Rolling a fumble renders the talent un-
usable for D20 hours.
If the talent Bloods Might is applied
to Bloody Healing, either BOD or
MND is used as a bonus, whichever is
higher.
For each further talent rank two HP
may be sacrifced to gain an additional
bonus of +2.
BRUTAL BLOW
FGT 4 (III), SCO 8 (III),
BER 10 (V), BMA 16 (III),
CLR 14 (III), MNK 14 (III)
Once per talent rank and battle the
character may raise his melee attack
value by his BOD value.
Several talent ranks may be used in a
single blow.
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TALENTS C
CALLED SHOT
SCO 15 (III)
Once per 24 hours and talent rank, the
scout may fre a precise shot on a ranged
attack against which no defense roll
may be made.
The Called Shot has to be announced
ahead of the check roll for the ranged at-
tack. This talent may be combined with
other talents (e.g. Nasty Shot). If doing
so, each rank of Called Shot used has
to be matched with a rank of the other
talent.
CALLER OF THE DEAD
NEC 12 (V)
Once per 24 hours and talent rank the
Necromancer may ignore the cooldown
period of a spell used to raise undead.
CAREGIVER
HEA 1 (III),
PAL 10 (III)
The character is skilled in the use of
healing and protective magic.
He gets a bonus of 1 per talent rank to
all healing and protective spells.
CHARMING
The character gains a +2 bonus on all
social interactions, +3 if interacting
with the opposite sex. For example, this
applies to trying to appear likeable or
attempting to tell a convincing story.
Many settings prohibit Dwarves from
gaining this talent.
CIRCLE MASTER
DEM 12 (III)
The character is a master at drawing
summoning circles, and may invest 2
additional hours of work per talent rank
into their completion. The time needed
for completion of the circle is lowered
by 15 minutes per initially required
hour per talent rank. The talent trans-
fers a +1 bonus on summoning per tal-
ent rank, even when using improvised
summoning circles.
CLASS MASTER
FGT 15 (I), MGE 15 (I), SCO 15 (I)
The character may raise his classes pri-
mary attribute by one point:
Fighters raise BOD, Scouts raise MOB
and Mages raise MND.
CLOSE COMBAT
ASN 12 (V), BER 10 (V), BMA 12 (V),
CLR 12 (V), PAL 12 (V), WEM 10 (V)
The character is a skilled melee fghter:
He receives a bonus of +1 per talent
rank to his melee attacks.
COMBINE ELEMENTALS
ELE 10 (X)
The Elementalist may summon further
levels of elementals (I) as per talent
rank.
The Elementalist has to decide before
the summoning how many more el-
ementals will appear. They may appear
either as a number of elementals of
level I (s. page 72) or may appear com-
bined up to level III. There is no need
for an additional elemental portal or
additional checks, but the SM will be
lowered as per summoning rules.
If the summoning fails, all elementals
(combined or not) will gang up against
the summoner.
CONJURER
SRC 12 (III),
ARC 16 (III) , DEM 10 (V)
The character is an expert at summon-
ing demons. He gets a +2 bonus per
talent rank on all attempts to summon
demons and control them.
CONSUMING SPRINT
BLM 10 (III)
By sacrifcing 1HP per talent rank the
Blood Mage may increase his Move-
ment Rate by 2m per talent rank for
D20/2 rounds. This counts as a free
action.
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CONTROL EXPLOSION
ARC 16 (V), BMA 10 (V), ELE 10 (V)
One person (including the caster) per
talent rank may be spared the effects of
one of the characters area effect spells.
The character may use the talent once
per rank and battle.
COOLDOWN SACRIFICE
BLM 12 (V)
The Blood Mage can sacrifce 1HP per
talent rank (counts as a free action) to
reduce the cooldown period of a spell
currently cooling down by 1 round per
HP thus spent. Cooldown Sacrifce may
be used in combination with Enhanced
Cooldown.
DEFENSIVE STANCE
FGT 8 (III), SCO 8 (III), MGE 8 (III),
ASN 10 (V), MNK 10 (V), ROG 10 (V)
The character knows to defend himself
especially well in a fght.
All attacks against a character will be
lowered by 2 per talent rank if he does
not perform an offensive action this
round. Only attacks he is aware of are
affected by this talent.
DEFY ELEMENTS
ARC 16 (V), BMA 14 (V), ELE 10 (X)
Once per day and talent rank, the el-
ementalist may choose to shrug off ele-
mental damage (e.g. lightning, fre, ice)
of all kinds.
This also applies to damage that can not
be blocked otherwise (for example from
the spell freball).
This protection is activated as a free
action and lasts for a number of con-
secutive rounds equal to three times the
talent rank.
DELAY DEATH
NEC 16 (III)
The Necromancer may cheat death:
If he dies by the rules, he may continue
to act as if he was alive for one addi-
tional round per talent rank. He may,
however, not be decapitated, exploded,
vaporized or in a similar state.
If the Necromant is unconscious when
he dies, he will remain unconscious, but
may be patched up or healed, as if he
were still alive.
DEMON SPAWN
DEM 16 (III)
The Demonologist may summon one
additional demon per talent rank when
performing a conjuration. The demons
must be of identical type. There is no
need for extra summoning circles or ad-
ditional check rolls.
If the summoning fails all demons will
gang up against the summoner.
DEMON SPELL
DEM 16 (III)
For each talent rank the Demonolo-
gist may teach one of his known spells
to one of his summoned demons, ex-
cept for spells to summon demons.
This counts as an action. The particu-
lar demon has this spell active for the
duration of his summoning. He may
use it following the normal rules for its
application.
DEVASTATING STRIKE
FGT 15 (III)
Once per 24 hours and per talent rank
the Fighter may perform a devastating
melee attack against which no defense
roll is allowed.
A Devastating Strike has to be an-
nounced before the melee attack is
rolled. It may be used with one rank
of another talent (e.g. Brutal Blow) for
each rank in Devastating Strike.
DEVASTATION
MGE 8 (III),
BMA 10 (V), CLR 16 (V), ELE 12 (V),
PAL 14 (III)
The character knows to use his magic to
devastating effect:
The opponents defense against dam-
age caused by the characters spells or
targeted spells is lowered by 1 per talent
rank.
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TALENTS D - E
DIRECTED POISONING
ASN 14 (III)
The Assassin knows where to hit his
opponent in combat so that a weapons
poison has the maximum effect.
When attacking with poisoned weap-
ons, the poisons effect is increased. Per
talent rank damaging poisons get +2
damage, stunning poisons get +2 min-
utes duration and paralyzing poisons
get +2 rounds duration.
DISENGAGE
MNK 12 (III), ROG 10 (III)
The character may completely ignore all
melee attacks against him for a round of
combat per talent rank and fght.
He may, however, not attack his oppo-
nents. Instead, he has to move at least
two meters away from them.
DIVERSION
ROG 10 (III)
The Rogue may once per day and tal-
ent rank divert a persons attention by
fast talking, shoving or other means.
The victim is distracted, all its checks
against perception of pick pocketing etc.
are lowered by the Rogues level. This
effect lasts for (talent rank) x rounds.
DODGE
ASN 10 (V), MNK 10 (V), ROG 10 (V)
Once per talent rank and fght the char-
acter may completely ignore one melee
attack against him (counts as a free
action). The intent to avoid an attack
must be announced before it is known
whether a blow strikes or not. The talent
is useless against attackers of two size
categories or more larger (see p102).
DUAL WIELDING
FGT 1 (V), SCO 8 (V)
The penalty of -10 to melee attacks and
defense when using two weapons in
combat is reduced by 2 points for each
talent rank (see page 41).
EAGLE FORM
DRU 16 (V)
Once per day for each talent rank the
druid may shape-shift into an eagle
(see page 108). All gear is included in
this transformation and any magical
bonus will continue to take effect. The
eagle is able to fy. The druid may also
shift shape to the form of smaller birds.
The transformation takes one round to
perform. This effect last until the druid
wants to change back or the druid dies.
Damage taken while in bird shape will
be not be healed on changing back.
The druids MND, RE and AU will not
change, but all other attributes, traits
and combat values will change to an
eagles.
The shape-shifted druid is not able to
speak or to cast spells. He is, however,
able to understand spoken languages
and to use the senses of an eagle to their
full extent. Spells that control animals
do not affect the druid in his animal
shape.
EDUCATION
FGT 1 (V), MGE 1 (V), SCO 1 (V)
The character has acquired a certain
level of education. In contrast to the tal-
ent Expertise, which benefts only indi-
vidual subjects, the character receives a
+ 2 bonus per talent rank on all checks
dealing with common knowledge or
solving puzzles.
ELEMENTAL ACOLYTE
ELE 14 (III)
Once per talent rank and day the El-
ementalist may ignore the cooldown pe-
riod of the spell Summon Elemental.
Alternatively, this may also be used on
any spell that causes elemental damage.
ELEMENTAL PROTECTION
BMA 14 (V), DRU 12 (V), ELE 10 (V),
MNK 12 (III)
The character may at any time modify
the effect of the ambient temperature
on him by up to 15 degrees Celsius per
talent rank to make his stay in very cold
or hot surroundings more comfortable.
He may extend this effect to 2 willing
comrades per talent rank.
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They must stay within IN meters dis-
tance to be affected.
Additionally he may once per 24 hours
and talent rank boost his defense
against defendable elemental damage
(e.g. lightning, ice or fre spells) by 5.
He may not do so against undefendable
damage, e.g. the spell Fireball.
EMBED MAGICS
MGE 10 (V),
ARC 10 (X)
This talent is needed to create magical
items (see page 99).
Each rank reduces the production time
of magic items and gives +1 to embed-
ding checks when manufacturing them.
Embed Magics will help while creating
potions and scrolls, but the talents Al-
chemy or Rune Lore are still required.
ENCHANTED WEAPON
BMA 12 (III)
This talent is bound to a specifc melee
weapon for each rank. The character
may e.g. invest two ranks in his favored
long sword and spend the last rank on a
two-handed sword. The character gains
+1 to targeted spell casting per invested
talent rank when wielding the enchant-
ed weapon.
For each bound talent rank the char-
acter may bind one of his spells to the
weapon. He may then use the weapon
like a wand for this spell.
If an enchanted weapon is destroyed,
the bound talent ranks are not lost and
may be bound to a different weapon af-
ter waiting D20 weeks
ENDURANCE
FGT 1 (V), MGE 1 (III), SCO 1 (IV),
BER 10 (X), BLM 10 (V)
The character can take a serious beating.
He gets +3 HP for each rank of this
talent.
ENHANCED COOLDOWN
MGE 4 (V),
ARC 10 (X)
This talent reduces all spell cooldown
periods by 1 round per talent rank.
However, it is not possible to reduce the
cooldown period of a spell below zero
rounds.
ESCAPE DEATH
HEA 12 (III),
PAL 16 (III)
Once the character has less than 1 HP
but is still alive, he heals 1 HP per tal-
ent rank every 5 rounds (-1 round per
talent rank).
As soon as his HP reach positive num-
bers, the healing effect ceases and the
character can spring back to action.
EXPERTISE
This talent is learned individually for
each feld of knowledge (Old myths,
mathematics, science, astronomy,
dwarven religion, etc.), so it may be ac-
quired several times to maximum rank
III.
The character mastered the particular
feld of knowledge and gets a +3 bonus
to all checks per talent rank acquired
for it.
FAMILIAR
SCO 8 (III), MGE 4 (III),
DRU 10 (X), PAL 10 (I), RAN 10 (V)
One animal per talent rank joins the
characters. Scouts will get an animal
(falcon, dog, horse, wolf etc.), Mages
will get a small animal (cat, toad, ra-
ven etc.), Paladins will always get a war
horse. A Druid can choose any kind of
animal up to size category large (see
page 102).
The faithful animals follow simple,
monosyllabic commands such as Sit!
or Attack! and get +1 to Intellect. In-
telligent conversation, however, cannot
be had with them. Furthermore, they
may not be trained as spies or the like.
A Familiar transfers a bonus of +1 to
one of the following Combat Values.
This bonus is only active while the fa-
miliar is within AU x 5 meters from its
master:
CLASS FAMILIAR BONUS
Scout Initiative or Ranged Attack
Mage
Spell Casting or
Targeted Spell Casting
Paladin Defense or Melee Attack
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TALENTS F - H
The enhanced Combat Value is selected
when the Familiar joins the character.
The very instant a familiar is killed, the
character will take D20/2 undefendable
damage and the bonus to the combat
value is voided. If a Familiar is not res-
urrected, the character may choose a
new one after at least D20 weeks wait-
ing period for this talent rank. Until
then the character has a temporary
penalty of -1 to BOD.
FIRE MAGIC
WIZ 4 (III), SRC 1 (III),
BMA 12 (V) , ELE 10 (V)
The mage is skilled in the application
of fre magic. He will get a bonus of +1
per talent rank to all spells that have a
fre effect.
FURY
BER 10 (V)
The Berserker may reduce his defense
by 1 point per talent rank and instead
raise his melee attack by 2 points.
This change may be readjusted each
round of combat. This counts as a free
action.
GRAND MASTER
FGT 20 (I), MGE 20 (I), SCO 20 (I)
The character may raise one of his at-
tributes (BOD, MOB or MND) by one
point.
HEROS LUCK
The character is truly blessed by for-
tune, he may repeat any dice roll once
per day and talent rank.
If the character is not pleased with the
outcome of the new roll, he may repeat
the dice roll again if he has suffcient tal-
ent ranks.
HOMUNCULUS
ARC 14 (III)
The Archmage magically creates a small
humanoid companion who can help
him with spell casting.
The Homunculus has 4 points of BOD,
MOB and MND each. The Archmage
may freely distribute 6 points between
all traits.
Homunculi are of size category Small
(half HP, -2 to hit) and are not able to
speak. They do however understand
simple words or one word commands of
their creator.
HOMUNCULUS
BOD: 4 MOB: 4 MND: 4
ST: 0-6 AG: 0-6 IN: 0-6
CO: 0-6 DX: 0-6 AU: 0-6
SMALL:
HP/2
+2 per talent rank to IN or AU if the homun-
culus stays within AU (character) x 5 meters.
The homunculus transfers a bonus of
+2 per talent rank to IN or AU if it stays
within AU (of the character) x 5 meters
from the Archmage. The bonus is freely
distributable to IN and/or AU.
The Archmage may alter the allocation
each round as a free action. The talents
Familiar or Link Familiar do not
work with homunculi.
Homunculi are extremely cowardly and
eschew fghts. They will fee if they get
damaged, and will return to their mas-
ter once the danger is over. They will
return as quickly as possible. Due to
their ability to sense their creator and
his mood, this is no problem for them.
If the homunculus dies, the Archmage
may create another. This takes D20
hours and requires access to an alchem-
ical lab.
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HUNTER
DRU 10 (V), RAN 10 (V)
The character wanders the wilderness
and thus gains knowledge regarding
tracking, hunting or fnding his way. He
gains a +2 bonus per talent rank to all
checks regarding the above.
He may effortlessly gather one meal per
talent rank by fnding fruits or hunting
small prey. Three such meals count as a
daily ration.
IMP
ARC 12 (III), DEM 10 (III)
For each talent rank, the Conjurer gets
a little fying imp that will support him
in battle. Imps will utter only snarl-
ing noises, but do understand simple
words and monosyllabic commands of
their summoner.
If the character dismisses the imp or its
HP drop below 1HP, it will return to its
own plane of existence. If the character
wishes, it may be summoned again af-
ter D20 hours of absence. An Imp will
not be affected by the talents Familiar
or Link Familiar.
INJURE
ASN 12 (V), BER 14 (V), BMA 16 (V),
WEM 14 (V)
During melee, the character aims at vul-
nerable body parts of his opponent:
The opponents defense against the
characters melee attacks is lowered by
1 for each talent rank in Injure.
IMP
There are three kinds of imps, access
to them is gained by acquiring corre-
sponding ranks. When acquiring a new
talent rank, the character has to choose
which type of Imp he wants to summon.
The character may always choose to
take an Imp of lower level again.
IMP I
ST: 5 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 1 DX: 0 AU: 0
9 8 4 3 13
Flies with movement rate
Claws WB+1; XP:35
IMP II
ST: 3 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 4 DX: 0 AU: 0
11 12 5 3.5 12
Flies with movement rate x2
Claws WB+1; XP: 48
IMP III
ST: 0 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 0 DX: 6 AU: 0
7 4 5 3.5 5 10
Flies with movement rate x2
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INSPIRED RETRIBUTION
HEA 12 (III),
CLR 16 (V), PAL 16 (III)
When in combat, the character may
increase his melee attack value for one
round of combat by four times his talent
rank in Servant of Light/Darkness. He
may do so once per talent rank.
It is not allowed to combine several
ranks of Inspired Retribution into a
single attack check.
However, this talent can be freely com-
bined with other talents such as Brutal
Blow.
LACERATE TENDONS
ASN 12 (III), WEM 16 (III)
The character may once per combat
and talent rank lacerate tendons on
his opponent. He must announce this
before the appropriate melee attack.
The characters defense is then halved
for this round of combat only.
If the target takes damage, the dam-
age is halved and the Movement Rate of
the target is reduced by 0.5m per talent
rank. If the target took no damage, the
talent is not used and another attempt
may be made. The wounds received by
this talent have to be healed magically,
but even low level healing magic will do
the job.
LIGHTNING REFLEXES
ASN 10 (V), BER 12 (V), BMA 10 (V),
ROG 10 (V), WEM 10 (V)
The character can react quickly. In com-
bat, he receives a +2 bonus per talent
rank to his initiative.
Additionally he may once per battle
and talent rank draw, change or pick
up a weapon from the ground as a free
action.
LIGHTNING THROWER
HEA 12 (III), SRC 8 (III), WIZ 8 (III),
BMA 12 (V), ELE 10 (V)
The caster is profcient with magic
spells which produce lightning.
He gets a bonus of +1 per talent rank on
all spells that cause lightning damage.
LINK FAMILIAR
ARC 14 (III), DRU 10 (X), PAL 12 (V),
RAN 12 (V)
Creates a special bond between the
character and one of his familiars, who
may thereafter communicate telepathi-
cally with each other (simple concepts
such as Danger, Fly! or Help me!).
In addition, a bonus of 3 points per tal-
ent rank is distributed to the traits of
the familiar.
Every time the character gains a level,
his companion will also gain 1 point to
any trait. If the animal is killed the link
will cease to exist. It will be recreated if
the animal is resurrected. If this is not
the case, the ranks of talent are not lost
and can be used for a new Link with an-
other familiar.
LOCKPICKING
ASN 14 (III), ROG 10 (V)
talent rank on all checks to open locks.
In addition, for each talent rank the
character may make a new attempt to
open the same lock without receiving a
penalty (see page 89).
Lockpicking may be used in combina-
tion with Thievery.
LUCKY DEVIL
ROG 16(V)
The character is a really lucky devil.
Once per day and talent rank, he may
ignore a fumble and repeat the respec-
tive check.
If he fumbles again, he may repeat this
roll too, if he has more than one rank in
this talent.
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MANIPULATOR
HEA 1 (III), SRC 8 (III), WIZ 8 (III),
ARC 12 (V), MNK 14 (V)
The character is a master of magically
affecting others minds.
He gets a bonus of 2 to all mind affect-
ing spells (which are marked with

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MARKSMAN
ASN 10 (V), BMA 10 (V), ELE 16(V),
RAN 10 (V), ROG 14 (V), WEM 12 (V)
The character is a skilled ranged at-
tacker. He gets a bonus of +1 per tal-
ent rank to ranged attacks and targeted
spell casting.
MASTER CLIMBER
ASN 12 (III), RAN 14 (III), ROG 12 (III)
The character gains a bonus of +2 per
talent rank on all climbing checks. The
normal climbing speed of Movement
Rate/2 is raised by 1m per talent rank.
The character may scale craning walls
or may even climb along ceilings if they
provide enough grip (protrusions, sta-
lactites, small gaps). He may ignore any
normal penalties when doing so.
MASTER OF THE ELEMENTS
BMA 14 (V), ELE 10 (V)
The character is adept at releasing el-
emental forces.
The character gets a bonus of +1 to all
spells doing elemental damage. These
are all spells based on earth, fre, air
(including lightning spells) or water
(including ice spells) magic.
MINDFUL MAGIC
MGE 4 (III),
ARC 10 (V), BMA 10 (V), ELE 10 (V),
PAL 12 (III)
Once per talent rank and confrontation,
the character may enhance his combat
value in spell casting or targeted spell
casting for one round by the value of
MND, provided the spell harms or heals
others. It is possible to combine several
talent ranks in a single spell.
MOUNTED ARCHER
ASN 14 (III), RAN 10 (III)
This talent enables the character to use
a two-handed ranged weapon while
mounted.
However, as this is a diffcult feat, there
is a penalty of -5 (trot) or -10 (gallop) to
all checks for ranged attacks (see page
91).
The second and third rank of Mounted
Archer reduce this penalty by 5 each.
The character needs at least one rank
in the talent Riding to be able to use
Mounted Archer.
NASTY SHOT
SCO 4 (III),
ASN 12 (V), RAN 10 (V)
Once per talent rank and combat the
character may add his Mobility value to
his Ranged Attack value. Several ranks
of talent may be used for one shot. Tar-
geted Spell Casting is not affected by
this talent.
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NECROMANCY
HEA 8 (III), SRC 8 (III),
NEC 10 (V)
The character has very good knowledge
of necromantic spells.
He gets a bonus of +2 per talent rank
to all spells that ban, raise or control
undead.
PAINFUL GAIN
BLM 10 (III)
By sacrifcing 1HP per talent rank, the
Blood Mage may increase his value for
spell casting or targeted spell casting
by +2 per talent rank for one round of
combat. This counts as a free action.
PAINFUL CHANGE
BLM 12 (III)
Once per talent rank and confrontation,
the character may change his active
spell to one of his inactive spells. This
will infict D20/2 HP defendable dam-
age. Painful Change counts as a free
action.
PARRY
BMA 10 (V), WEM 10 (V)
The character has learned to parry the
melee attacks of his opponents.
If he has drawn a close combat weapon,
the character receives a +1 bonus per
talent rank to his Defense against any
melee attack of which he is aware and
that does not occur from the rear.
PERFECTION
ASN 10 (III), WEM 10 (V)
The character may increase the bonuses
to melee attacks and against opponents
Defense from a previously learned
Weapon Mastery talent for a single type
of weapon by one for each talent rank.
PICKPOCKET
ROG 10 (III)
When attempting to pick pockets, the
Rogue may add MOB once every 24 h
per talent rank to his check value for
pocket picking.
He may use several talent ranks to boost
the value for one check. This talent is
usable with Thievery.
PLAY INSTRUMENT
This talent is learned separately for
each instrument (fute, mandolin, harp,
drum etc.), may thus be learned several
times up to rank III.
The talent masters a certain instrument
and adds a +3 bonus per talent rank to
all checks regarding this instrument.
RASCAL
ROG 10 (V)
The character receives a bonus of +3
per talent rank on all checks of social
interaction involving bluffng, haggling
or negotiating.
REASSESS MAGIC
MGE 1 (V),
ARC 10 (X), PAL 10 (V)
The caster can unlearn a number of
spell levels equal to his own character
level once per talent rank and replace
them with other spells of the same level
total. With Reassess Magic, Mages un-
satisfed with their choice of spells may
redesign their spell repertoire.
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RECUPERATION
FGT 1 (V), MGE 1 (V), SCO 1 (V)
The character may regain points
of BOD that have been lost due to
resurrection(s). He may regain one
point of BOD per talent rank.
BOD may not be increased above its
original value with this talent.
RELEASE SPELL
ROG 12 (III)
The Rogue may read scrolls or spell
books like a Mage and trigger their
spells. The magical runes forming the
spell will fade away and the spell disap-
pears from the scroll or book.
Per talent rank, one of the three Mage
classes Healer, Wizard or Sorcerer is
selected. From now on the character
may read and release all spells that are
available to this class, regardless of his
level.
RESIST MAGIC
ARC 10 (V)
Spells directed against the character get
a penalty of 2 for each talent rank.
This does not affect spells doing el-
emental damage (e.g. with lightning, ice
or fre).
RIDING
DRU 10 (V), PAL 10 (V), RAN 10 (V)
A character with this talent has learned
to ride a steed. He can easily change the
direction or speed of his riding animal
by one category and may attack from
horseback (see page 91).
The character gains a bonus of +2 per
talent rank for all checks on jumps or
change of direction or changing speed
by more than one category. When fght-
ing mounted, the character gains a +1
bonus against opponents fghting afoot.
RITUAL OF SCARS
BLM 10 (III), DEM 12 (III),
NEC 14 (III)
The character get a permanent magical
defense bonus of +2 per talent rank.
After performing this ritual, the entire
skin of the character is disfgured by
scarred runes. This gives a penalty of
-1 per talent rank on all checks regard-
ing social interactions. The ritual comes
with a cost, the character permanently
loses 1 HP per talent rank.
RUNE LORE
MGE 1 (V),
ARC 10 (X)
This talent is needed to inscribe spells
on scrolls (see page 99). Each talent
rank reduces the time needed to com-
plete a scroll by one hour. The talent
bestows a bonus of +1 to all checks to
produce or to identify scrolls. The
runes on magical scrolls are not letters
of a real alphabet. They are not meant to
be read, much less to be translated into
meaningful words.
SALVO
ASN 14 (III), RAN 12 (V), WEM 16 (III)
Once per combat, in a single round of
this combat, the character may shoot
an additional missile per talent rank
with a ranged weapon. The individual
shots are treated as separate attacks, so
they can not be boosted several times,
e.g. by the talent Nasty Shot.
With multiple talent ranks, the ad-
ditional shots may all be fred in one
round or may be distributed over sev-
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SERVANT OF DARKNESS
ALL CLASSES 1 (III),
Exception: SRC 1 (V)
ARC 10 (V), BMA 10 (V)
The character serves the forces of dark-
ness. He gains a bonus of +1 per talent
rank on all attacks against creatures/
Servants of Light The same is true of
his defense against damage by light
spells. Characters with this talent may
not learn the talent Servant of Light.
LIGHT AND DARKNESS
Dungeonslayers uses the terms
light and darkness to represent
the contrasts of good and evil in
fantasy worlds. The specifc setting
determines how these forces will
be called in your world.
SERVANT OF LIGHT
ALL CLASSES 1 (III),
Exception: HEA 1 (V),
BMA 10 (V), PAL 10 (V)
The character serves the forces of light.
He gains a Defense bonus of +1 per tal-
ent rank on all attacks by creatures or
Servants of Darkness. The same applies
to damage from Shadow spells. Charac-
ters that violate the principles of light
(such as meaningless killings) lose tal-
ent ranks without compensation.
Characters with this talent may not
learn the talent Servant of Darkness.
SERVITUDE
DEM 16 (V), ELE 16 (V)
For each talent rank, the character may
ask a summoned being an additional
question or give it an additional task.
The time for which the being must do
the characters bidding is extended by
one hour per talent rank.
SHARPSHOOTER
ASN 10 (V), BMA 10 (V), RAN 10 (V),
WEM 14 (V)
In ranged combat, the character is
aiming at vulnerable body parts of his
target.
The opponents defense against ranged
attacks by the character is lowered by 1
per talent rank.
SLIP AWAY
ASN 14 (III), MNK 12 (III),
ROG 10 (III)
The character may move an additional
meter per talent rank when performing
the actions Getting up and Running.
If chained or tied up, he may roll twice
per talent rank to squirm out of one
shackle, thus needing 2 successes to
free both hands. He needs a successful
check against MOB+AG to use the tal-
ent in this fashion.
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SMASH ARMOR
FGT 8 (III),
BER 12 (V)
Each time a character damages an op-
ponent with a melee attack, the AV of
a randomly determined piece of armor
worn by the opponent drops by 1 point
per talent rank.
Magically enhanced piece of armor can
not be affected by the use of this talent.
If the AV of a particular piece of armor
drops to zero or less, it is rendered use-
less. It may be repaired by a talented
artisan (see page 86).
The talent is useless against natural
armors (exoskeletons, dragon scales,
thick hide and similar).
SMASH DEMONS
CLR 12 (III), MNK 14 (III), PAL 12 (III)
For each talent rank, the character may
perform one undefendable melee attack
per day against a demon.
The talents use must be announced
before the attack role is made. The tal-
ent may be combined with other talents
such as Brutal Blow or Inspired Retri-
bution (Light).
SMASH UNDEAD
CLR 10 (III), MNK 14 (III), PAL 12 (III)
character may perform an undefend-
able melee attack against an undead
creature.
The use of the talent has to be an-
nounced before the melee attack roll.
The talent may be used in conjunction
with other talent such as Brutal Blow or
Inspired Retribution.
SPELL ROUTINE
ARC 16 (III)
The Archmage may have 1 additional
active spell per talent rank as if using a
wand. He does not need to make a spell
changing check nor waste a round to
use the additional spells.
The additional spell(s) must be chosen
when acquiring the talent rank.
SPELLCHANGER
MGE 1 (V),
ARC 10 (X), PAL 10 (V)
The character is profcient in changing
his active spell. He gets a bonus of +2
per talent rank on rolls to change it.
SPELLMASTER
MGE 15 (III)
Once every 24 hours, mage may ignore
the cooldown period of a particular
spell. The spell has to be chosen when
acquiring a talent rank. If several talent
ranks are taken for the same spell, the
spells cooldown period may be ignored
once per talent rank invested in the
spell. Spells with a regular cooldown
period of more than 24 hours can not
be chosen.
STAFF BINDING
ARC 12 (V)
This talent is bound to a quarterstaff,
with each talent rank bound separately.
For example, the character may invest
two talent ranks in one staff and a third
into his backup staff.
The quarterstaff will be magical after
binding and will not simply break on
rolling a fumble on a melee attack or if
exposed to other mundane damage.
The character gets a bonus of +1 per
talent rank on Targeted Spell Casting
when holding the staff. This is in addi-
tion to the normal, non-magical bonus
of the staff. Furthermore, one of his
spells per talent rank is bound to the
staff. From now on, the staff will work
as a magic staff for this spell.
If a quarterstaff is destroyed contrary
to expectations, the bound talent ranks
may be recovered. After D20 weeks the
talent ranks may be bound to another
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STEADFAST
The hit point limit beyond which the
character is unconscious is lowered by
three points for each talent rank.
A character with Steadfast III will faint
at -9 HP instead of fainting at 0 HP,
provided he can survive that many neg-
ative HP (see page 40).
STEALTH
ASN 10 (V), MNK 10 (V), ROG 10 (V)
The character is skilled in sneaking
around and knows how to avoid being
noticed.
He get a bonus of +2 per talent rank on
all checks regarding stealth, e.g. mov-
ing silently, hiding himself or avoiding
to get noticed while picking pockets.
STUNNING BLOW
MNK 16 (III)
Once per talent rank and day the char-
acter may conduct a Stunning Blow
with a weaponless melee attack. The
result is calculated as normal, but no
damage is taken. Instead, the victim is
paralyzed for 1 round per point of dam-
age received.
The effect ends prematurely if the tar-
get is attacked by other means. This
includes mind affecting spells or other
attacks not doing direct damage.
The talent is useless against targets that
are two or more size categories larger
than the attacker.
SUBDUE SUMMONED
ARC 16 (III), DEM 10 (III), ELE 10 (III)
If a character was not able to control a
summoned creature (i.e. the spellcast-
ing check failed), he may try to subdue
it anyway. The character roll against
MND+AU once per talent rank, each
attempt counting as an action. If suc-
cessful, the character may immediately
attempt to subdue another summoned
entity if any are present. This counts as
a free action. Each round, the character
may at most subdue a number of crea-
tures up to his talent rank.
SWEEPING BLOW
BER 14 (III), MNK 16 (III)
When using a two-handed weapon, the
character may hit one additional adja-
cent opponent per talent rank with a
sweeping blow. For each further oppo-
nent the character wants to hit with his
Sweeping Blow, his Melee Attack will be
lowered by one point and his Defense
will be lowered by two points. This ef-
fect last until the characters next turn.
Only one check is made for the complete
sweeping blow.
A Monk may use this talent only in
combination with the talent Unarmed
Master. His talent rank of Sweeping
Blow can never exceed his talent rank
in Unarmed Master.
SWIFT
FGT 8 (III), MGE 4 (III) , SCO 1 (III)
The character is fast and feet on foot.
The Movement Rate is boosted by 1 me-
ter per talent rank.
SWIM
The character can swim (see page 93)
and receives a bonus of +3 per talent
rank on all checks involving swimming.
THIEVERY
ROG 10 (V)
The character gains a +2 bonus per tal-
ent rank regarding all checks concerned
with detecting and disarming traps,
emptying other peoples pockets, pick-
ing locks or cheating when gambling.
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UNARMED MASTER
MNK 10 (V)
The Monk is a master of unarmed com-
bat. The WB for unarmed attacks is en-
hanced by +1 per talent rank.
The normal bonus of +5 to Defense
against unarmed attacks does not apply
to the monks attacks. His opponents
Defense is furthermore reduced by 1 per
talent rank.
On top of that, an Unarmed Master will
get +1 per talent rank to both Defense
and Initiative if he does not use a shield
and only wears cloth armor.
UNDEAD HORDES
ARC 16 (V), NEC 10 (X)
The number of undead the Necroman-
cer can raise and control (normally the
characters level) is increased by 3 per
talent rank.
VERSATILE CONJURATION
DEM 16 (III)
For each talent rank, the Demonolo-
gist may distribute his MND points to
enhance any of the combat values of his
conjured demons.
VERSATILE RAISING
NEC 16 (III)
For each talent rank, the Necromancer
may distribute his MND/2 points to en-
hance any of the combat values of his
raised undead.
VERSATILE SUMMONING
ELE 16 (III)
For each talent rank, the Elementalist
may distribute his MND points to en-
hance any of the combat values of his
summoned elementals.
VORACIOUS CONJURER
DEM 14 (III)
Demonologist may ignore the cooldown
period of a spell used to summon
demons.
WEAPON EXPERT
FGT 8 (III), SCO 12 (III),
BMA 10 (III), WEM 10 (V)
The character gains special knowledge
of a specifc type of melee weapon (such
as daggers, long swords or battle axes).
In combat he gains a bonus of +1 to
melee attacks with this type of weapon.
His opponents defense will be lowered
by 1. This talent may not be taken mul-
tiple times for one weapon type, but
may be enhanced with help of the tal-
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CHECKS
Whenever the outcome of a charac-
ters action is not guaranteed, a check
is made by a dice roll against a Check
Target Number (CTN). It is usually
calculated by adding one attribute value
and one trait value most applicable to
the check. The check is successful when
a roll on a 20-sided die (D20) does not
exceed the CTN.
Example:
The dwarven warrior Gruffneck (Body
8, Strength 2) attempts to kick down
a door behind which some goblins are
trying to hide. The game master tells
Gruffnecks player that the CTN is cal-
culated by adding the attribute Body
and the trait Strength.
If Gruffnecks player rolls less than
or equal to the CTN:10 (BOD 8 + ST
2), the attempt to kick down the door
succeeds.
In combat, tests are made against Com-
bat Values, which are also calculated
from an attribute and a trait.
Example:
The fghter Kalthor (MAT 15) attacks
an orc with his two-handed sword,
rolling a D20. A result of 1 to 15 lets
Kalthor hit his adversary.
Furthermore, many talents (see page 17
ff) give a bonus to various CTNs.
Example:
Andur the scout is looking for enemies,
testing against Perception (MND+IN).
His talent Alertness II confers a bonus
of +2 per rank, making the bonus +4.
TYPICAL CHECKS
Appraise:
Climb:
Communicate:
Decipher Script:
Defy Poison:
Disable Traps:
Feat of Strength:
Flirt:
Haggle:
Hide:
Jump:
Knowledge:
Open Lock:
Perception:
Pick Pocket:
Read Tracks:
Resist Disease:
Riding:
Search:
Sneak:
Start fre:
Swim:
Wake Up:
Work Mechanism:
* Use higher value
MND+IN
MOB+ST
MND+DX
MND+IN
BOD+CO
MND+DX
BOD+ST
MND+AU
MND+(IN or AU)*
MOB+AG
MOB+AG
MND+IN
MND+DX
MND+IN or 8*
MOB+DX
MND+IN
BOD+CO
MOB+(AG or AU)*
MND+IN or 8*
MOB+AG
MND+DX
MOB+ST
MND+IN
MND+(DX or IN)*
More detailed rules to
these checks are listed
on page 87 ff.
MODIFIERS
For checks which are more or less dif-
fcult than normal, modify the CTN be-
fore comparing the die roll.
Traversing a deep gorge on a thin rope
is much more diffcult (very diffcult,
modifer -8) than hopping about on
one leg (routine task, modifer +8), but
in either case a check is made against
MOB+AG.
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The following should give some guide-
lines to the use of modifers:
routine +8
very easy +4
easy +2
normal +0
diffcult -2
very diffcult -4
extremely diffcult -8
Example:
Jherrant wants to examine some foot-
prints. As Jherrant (MND 4, IN 2, tal-
ent Hunter II adding +4 to the check) is
an elven scout and is better trained in
reading tracks than others, the Game
Master judges the task as very easy
(+4), raising the fnal CTN from 10 to
14 (= MND 4 + IN 2 + Hunter II + very
easy 4).
COMPARATIVE CHECKS
When two characters pit their skills
against one another, the outcome is
determined by Comparative Checks.
Some Comparative Checks are resolved
by comparing identical checks, for ex-
ample in determining the stronger arm-
wrestler or better haggler. Other com-
parative checks use different checks,
such as pitting a guards Perception ver-
sus a burglars Sneaking check.
When conducting competitive tests,
each character rolls the dice for the
check, the results are compared to each
other:
If only one character succeeds,
this character is the winner.
If both succeed, the
higher result wins, with the
exception of Coups.
If no character succeeds,
the check can be repeated
if so desired.
Example:
Gruffneck (Body 8, Strength 2) and
Kalthor (Body 8, Strength 4) are arm-
wrestling. In the frst round both fail
their die roll, resulting in a standoff.
Both make an effort in the next round
and both succeed on their roll: Gruff-
neck gets an 8, while Kalthor pushes
down the dwarfs arm with a 12. Gruff-
neck could only have won had he rolled
a 1 (Coup rule).
COUPS AND FUMBLES
Even seemingly impossible tasks may
be achieved and simple tasks botched.
These results are represented by Coups
and Fumbles.
Whenever a 1 is rolled on a check, the
player has rolled a Coup. It is counted
as a success, regardless of all modifers.
When rolling a Coup, the highest
possible successful check result
is used for the outcome. Whenever
a 20 is rolled on a check, it is called a
Fumble. The desired outcome is not
achieved, possibly spectacularly so.
Example:
In a fght against goblins, the dwarven
fghter Gruffneck (Melee Attack 12)
rolls a 1 - a Coup! As a Coup means the
highest possible check result, Gruffneck
hits with a respectable 12.
CTN ABOVE 20
When a CTN exceeds 20, the corre-
sponding check can only fail when roll-
ing a Fumble.
If the exact result of a die roll matters
(e.g. while attacking), the value greater
than 20 will be used for an additional
die roll.
For example, when testing against a
value of 25, one roll is made against a
CTN of 20 and one is made against the
remaining value of 5. The values of all
successful checks are added up for the
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CALCULATING RESULTS ABOVE 20
When testing, the player separately
rolls the required number of D20. Only
the frst D20 may fumble the check. A
roll of 20 on any subsequent roll is just
that - a 20, not a fumble.
When all required dice have been
rolled, the player decides which result is
assigned to which CTN.
Coups do not mean highest possible
value for every single roll, only for their
assigned roll and value pairing.
Example:
Berserker Laros (Melee Attack 28) at-
tacks a frightening troll, using his tal-
ent Brutal Blow II completely, giv-
ing him a CTN of 44 in this round of
combat. Laros player gets to roll three
times, twice with a CTN of 20 and the
last one against a CTN of 4.
His frst roll nets a 2 - no fumble, all
further rolls are now considered safe.
Laros Player then rolls a 1 and a 17 on
his remaining rolls.
He now assigned the 1 and the 17 to his
frst and second CTN (CTN are both
20), thus the coup counts as a 20. The
remaining roll of 2 is low enough to
score with the last CTN of 4.
The sum of the results of Laros rolls
means a devastating 39 (= 20 + 17 +
2) points of damage to the unfortunate
troll.
COMBAT
In a confrontation, play continues in
combat rounds, each of which takes fve
seconds of in-game time.
In a combat round, all involved charac-
ters act in order of initiative. Whenever
a characters initiative comes up, he
may carry out an action and move. The
next round of combat begins when all
involved characters have acted.
1. INITIATIVE
All involved characters act in order of
initiative. A tie in initiative is resolved
by rolling a D20 once per combat, the
higher score getting to act frst.
If one party surprises another party,
they receive a +10 initiative bonus. This
bonus is only applied to the frst round
of combat.
2. MOVEMENT
On a characters turn, he may move up
to his Movement Rate in meters.
This movement may be made before
or after his action for this round. The
movement may not be split, e.g. to move
near an opponent, then hit him and f-
nally move away.
Obstacles on the ground such as debris
or underbrush may reduce the Move-
ment Rate, halving or even quartering
it.
3. ACTION
Before or after movement, each char-
acter may carry out a single action, e.g.
attacking with a Melee Attack, Ranged
Attack, Spell or Targeted Spell.
An action may not be saved for future
use. It will expire at the end of a char-
acters turn.
Occasionally, characters may perform
actions which do not impede the char-
acters freedom to act. These types of
action are called free actions.
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EXAMPLES OF ACTIONS
Aim
Cast Spell
Change Spell
Charge*
Concentrate (with some spells)
Delayed Action
Door: kick down/open/close/jam
Getting up and Drawing/Retrieving
Weapon
Getting up**
Drink Potion
Melee Attack
Pick Lock
Ranged Attack
Run (second movement)
Take Healing Herbs
Target Spell
Waking an unconscious person
Weapon: pick up/change/draw
* If the target is in a straight,
unobstructed path within running
distance, it may be hit with a melee
attack at the end of the movement.
** Only counts as an action if in melee
ATTACK AND DEFENSE
The result of a successful attack roll
(by Melee Attack, Ranged Attack,
Spell or Targeted Spell) is the damage
which is subtracted from the targets hit
points.
Whenever a target is damaged, it is au-
tomatically entitled to a Defense roll,
which does not count as an action. On a
successful Defense roll the damage will
be reduced by the rolls result.
Example:
The dwarven warrior Gruffneck (Me-
lee Attack 12) hits an Orc warrior (De-
fense 15) successfully with a 9. The Orc
immediately rolls his Defense, which
succeeds with a 4. Thus the orc warrior
only takes 5 (=9-4) points of damage.
ARMS AND ARMOR
Weapons and Armors confer bonuses
to the Combat Values by means of their
Weapon Bonus (WB) or their Ar-
mor Value (AV).
Furthermore, some weapons alter the
Opponents Defense (OD) when try-
ing to avoid damage caused by them.
Because of their size, Two-handed
swords, battle axes, long bows and el-
ven bows are too unwieldy for Dwarves
to use.
At any given time, only one helmet,
one body armor, one set of vam-
brace and one set of greaves may be
worn by a character.
Some armors lower Initiative and/or
Movement Rate due to their weight.
Fighters may wear all armor without
restrictions, Scouts may not wear plate
armor.
Healers are allowed leather armor,
Wizards and Sorcerers are restricted
to cloth armor e.g. robes. All characters
may use shields, provided they are us-
ing only a single one handed weapon or
device.
Armor restrictions imposed on the
three basic classes are also applied to
their respective Hero classes. Some
hero classes may acquire the talent Ar-
morclad, which allows them to wear
more armor types.
WEARING RESTRICTED ARMOR
Any character wearing armor not suit-
able for his class suffers consequences.
The armors AV-penalty to Spellcast-
ing and Targeted Spell Casting is qua-
drupled and Mobility is lowered by AV.
This does not apply to armor the char-
acter is allowed to wear through the tal-
ent Armorclad.
ARMOR CLOTH LEATHER CHAIN PLATE HELMET GREAVES/VAMBRACES SHIELDS
Fighter Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes All All
Scout Yes Yes Yes No Yes All All
Healer Yes Yes No No No Leather All
Sorcerer Yes No No No No No All
Wizard Yes No No No No No All
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DAMAGE AND HEALING
As fghts are quite deadly in Dungeon-
slayers, Healers tend to be quite busy.
Groups without a Healer should always
have a stock of Healing Potions or Heal-
ing Herbs with them.
UNCONSCIOUSNESS
Characters, whose Hit Points are re-
duced to zero or below, have lost con-
sciousness and will wake up after D20
hours with only 1 HP.
An unconscious person may be woken
by other means such as shaking, slap-
ping or being splashed with water. If
a check against BOD + CON succeeds,
they will regain consciousness with
1 HP, but may no longer catch their
breath (see below).
Example:
An orc chieftain hits Laros (28 HP) for
30 damage, the mercenary fumbles on
his Defense roll and is knocked out with
-2 HP.
DEATH
When a character has more negative
HP than his BODY value (e.g. -9 HP
with BOD of 8), he or she is dead.
Example:
If Laros (BOD 8) had only 20 HP when
he was struck for 30 damage by the
orc chieftain, he would be dead
with -10 HP.
CATCHING BREATH
Characters who have at least 1 HP may
catch their breath or bandage their in-
juries after a fght by resting a few min-
utes. Doing so, they may regain half of
their just lost hit points at a rate of 1 HP
per minute.
Example:
Gruffneck has just fnished off the last
of a war band of goblins. He lost a
whopping 12 HP during this fght and
decides to catch his breath, thus re-
gaining 6 HP.
NATURAL HEALING RATE
Injured characters who still have at
least 1HP recuperate at a rate of D20/2
HP every 24 hours. For every 4 hours of
bed rest during this time, the character
gains a bonus of +1 to the result.
RESURRECTION
In some settings, resurrection by magic
(e.g. with the aptly named spell Resur-
rection) is nothing unusual.
Each resurrection of a character per-
manently lessens BOD by 1 point. Char-
acters with a BOD score of 1 cannot be
resurrected.
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COMBAT DETAILS
Once you understand the basic rules of
combat, certain aspects of fghting can
be expanded by the rules in this section.
DELAY ACTION
When it is a characters turn to act, he
may opt to delay his action.
He may then choose to act any time be-
fore or after another character acts. He
may also move, if he didnt move prior
to the delay. Each round that a charac-
ter delays his action, his Initiative value
increases by 2, up to a maximum of +10
after 5 rounds, provided he did not act
or move more than 1 meter. After acting
or moving more than 1 meter in a round
of combat the bonus expires.
RANGED ATTACKS AND
DISTANCES
In all attacks with ranged weapons or
targeted spells, the shooter receives -1
to his CTN per 10 meter distance to the
target.
While there is no minimum range,
ranged attackers will take a -2 penalty
when shooting at enemies directly adja-
cent to them.
INITIATING INITIATIVE
In certain situations or circumstances,
a character may initiate Initiative, e.g.
speaking a sentence such as Enough
talk - have at em. In these situations
only the character who has initiated Ini-
tiative may act this round. After this, the
frst round of normal combat happens.
All partaking characters act in sequence
of their initiative (highest frst), even
the character, who initiated Initiative
last round.
COMBAT FUMBLES
As a rule of thumb, a fumble rolled in
combat should disable the fumbling
character for at least one round. This
is made certain by using the following
table:
FUMBLED CHECK RESULT
Defense Character prone
*
Attack Weapon(s) dropped
**

Ranged Attack Weapon(s) dropped
***

Spellcasting Spell goes inactive,
no active spell Targeted Spell
* Nonmagic wooden shield breaks
** Nonmagic wooden weapon breaks
*** Nonmagic wooden throwing
weapon breaks
MULTIPLE OPPONENTS
A character may divide his melee at-
tack value to attack up to four adjacent
opponents.
Each partial value is used for an indi-
vidual melee attack roll. The charac-
ters Defense will be reduced by 2 for
each attacked enemy until his next turn
(does not apply to the talent Sweep-
ing Blow).
AMMUNITION
To avoid cumbersome bookkeeping
because of a few copper coins (and to
avoid scouts getting penalized), it is rec-
ommended to always grant characters
suffcient ammunition for their ranged
weapons. This should not apply to mag-
ical ammunition or to prolonged ranged
battles in the wilderness.
MELEE WITH TWO WEAPONS
When attacking with two one-handed
weapons simultaneously, a separate at-
tack roll is made for each weapon. This
only counts as one action. However,
both Melee Attack and Defense are re-
duced by 10 (if not modifed by the tal-
ent Dual Wielding), until it is the
attackers turn again in the next round
of combat.
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POSITION AND SIZE
Shooting at enemies from above or at-
tacking an opponent from behind has
its benefts, while lying on the foor is
rather unfavorable. Each being is cat-
egorized for size (see page 102), e.g. all
player races are considered to be of size
category Normal. There are combat
modifers for fghts involving opponents
of different size.
POSITION / SIZE MODIFIERS
Prone Attack -2, Defense -2
Lateral attack /
from above
Attack +1
Attack from behind Attack +2
Opponent is larger Attack +2/category
Opponent is smaller Attack -2/category
(UN)EQUIPPING ARMOR
Donning armor takes 2 actions per AV
(disregard magical AV), only helmets
may be put on as a free action. Charac-
ters sleeping in uncomfortable metal ar-
mor will get a penalty of -1 to all checks
after awakening unless a check against
BOD + CO is passed. If successive
nights are spent sleeping in armor, the
penalties may accumulate. This penalty
will only wear off through a good nights
rest, up to BOD/2 points penalty will
thus disappear per night.
SHOTS INTO A TURMOIL
A turmoil is a group of individuals, each
no more than 1 m apart from their near-
est neighbor. Narrow formations of 1
row depth (such as a shield wall) do not
count as a turmoil.
A character shooting into such a fray
gets a bonus of +1 to ranged attacks per
participant, up to a maximum value of
+20) due to the increased chance to hit
something. If the check result is higher
than the attackers highest possible
damage, it is readjusted to that damage
value. Chance determines who is hit.
SHOOTING AND OBSTACLES
For each obstacle (trees, opponents,
party members in melee with the tar-
get or pieces of walls) that a shot has to
pass, a penalty of -1 is applied to ranged
attacks and targeted spells.
Failures simply miss, fumbles hit one
of the obstacles. Which obstacle is hit is
determined by chance and a new attack
is rolled, ignoring any fumbles.
DEFENSELESS OPPONENTS
Tied, sleeping or otherwise helpless op-
ponents take double damage from me-
lee attacks, their Defense rolls are made
without any AV modifcations.
TAKING AIM
A character moving only half his move-
ment rate in a round of combat may
aim at a moving target as an action. The
character gets a bonus of +2 (maximum
+10) per round spent aiming to Ranged
Attacks or Targeted Spellcasting.
PUSHING BACK
An opponent may be pushed back one
meter by a successful melee attack, if he
is of the same or smaller size category as
the attacker. The opponents MR is not
affected by this. The attacker may only
close in after this push back if he did
not use his movement this round. Char-
acters with the Blocker talent may
check against BOD+CO to avoid being
pushed back.
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OPTIONAL COMBAT RULES
SLAYING DICE (OPTIONAL)
Note:
Slaying dice make combat much
less predictable and defnitely more
deadly.
They should not be used without the
optional rules for Slayer Points. NPCs
will also use Slaying Dice, though they
will never use Slayer Points.
If a Coup is rolled when attacking (only
the frst die counts when rolling for val-
ues above 20 - see p. 37), the attacker
immediately rolls the die for another
attack. Fumbles dont apply to this roll.
If successful, the damage rolled will be
added to the outcome of the frst die
roll. Repeat if another coup is rolled.
Slaying Dice also apply to defense
checks if a Coup is rolled while
defending.
Example:
Gruffnek (Melee Attack 14) attacks
an orc (Defense 12). The outcome of
his roll is a 1, which means maximum
damage (14). He immediately rolls for
another attack check - and scores an-
other 1!
His damage rolls now add up to 28
points (2 x maximum damage). As he
rolled a second Coup, he is entitled to
yet another attack roll and scores 8.
The orc now takes 36 points of dam-
age (14 + 14 + 8).
SLAYER POINTS (OPTIONAL)
Each round a character causes dam-
age he receives a Slayer Point (SP),
which may be used immediately.
Healers get a Slayer Point for healing
comrades wounded in this fght. The
maximum number of Slayer Points
a character may have is 3. If unused,
they will expire after the fght is over or
the character is incapacitated. Slayer
Points may be used for extra actions or
to receive a bonus. These will remain
active until the character acts again
in the next round of combat. Slayer
Points may not be used retroactively to
alter the outcome of an already rolled
test. The cost in Slayer Points is shown
in the following table:
SP FREE ACTION / BONUS
1 Ignore 2 damage
1 Cooldown Period -1 round
1 Defense +3
1 Opponents Defense -1
1 Get up in melee
1 MR +1
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Change/pick up/draw
weapon
2 Dodge once *
2 Ignore 6 damage
2 Cooldown Period -3 rounds
2 Defense +8
2 Attack +2
2 MR +2
2 Repeat failed attack**
2 Change spell (check req.)
3 Second attack in round
3 Ignore 9 damage
3 Cooldown Period -10 rounds
3 Defense +12
3
Knock over injured
opponent
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3 MR +3
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** Does not apply to fumbles
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MAGIC
Two types of spells are distinguished in
Dungeonslayers:
Normal Spells (cast via SPC)
and
Targeted Spells (cast via TSC)
CASTING SPELLS
When casting spells, it is usually suf-
fcient to successfully check against
Spellcasting, but some spell effects gain
from higher rolls on successful checks,
e.g. get longer lasting effects. Targeted
spells usually do damage according to
the result of the check, as is the case in
normal combat.
Example:
Sorcerer Miroslav shoots a Fire Beam
(targeted spell) at the elven healer Lios.
He succeeds with a roll of 14, which
is also the damage caused by his Fire
Beam. Lios then rolls for his Defense as
against any normal attack. Following
this Lios casts Sleep (normal spell) -
the check succeeds with a 4 and Miro-
slav hits the foor, snoring.
SPELL MODIFIER (SM)
Analogous to weapons, each spell has
a positive or negative modifer which
get applied to spellcasting or targeted
spellcasting checks. For some spells the
modifer is made up of an attribute and
a trait of the spells intended victim.
Example:
When Lios (Spell Casting 16) took out
the sorcerer Miroslav (MND 8, IN 6)
with the Sleep spell (Spell Modifer:
-(MND+IN)/2), Lios CTN was lowered
by 7 points to a meager 9.
If a spell affects multiple targets with
different attribute or trait values and
thus different penalties to spell cast-
ing, one unmodifed check is rolled. The
unmodifed result is then individually
modifed by the calculated penalty for
each target. The resulting values are
fnally used to check which targets are
affected by the single spell.
CHANGING SPELLS
A Mage may only have one active and
thus castable spell, but may cast this
spell as often as he likes. A spells
Cooldown Period is the only limit to its
use.
To change the active spell a character
has to roll a check against MND+IN,
which requires a complete action.
The spell is changed on a successful
check. A Coup means instant changing
without using an action, the spell can be
cast immediately.
Example:
After Miroslav has been put to sleep,
Lios decides to heal himself. With a
successful check against MND+IN he
changes his active spell from Sleep to
Healing Touch, using his action for this
round. He may now use Healing Touch
every round.
COOLDOWN PERIOD
Once a spell has been cast successfully,
its Cooldown Period has to pass before
it can be used again.
In the meantime, the character may
switch to other spells and cast them.
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MINIMUM LEVELS FOR SPELLS
The minimum level for spells indicates
which level is needed for a certain class
of Mage to learn it. Healers, Sorcerers
and Wizards may have different re-
quirements for the same spell. Many
spells are unique to one class.
Hero classes will continue to have ac-
cess to the spells of their original base
class.
CASTING SILENT AND
MOTIONLESS
A Mage will make gestures with their
hands and mutter arcane formulas
when spellcasting. Being tied up and
gagged causes problems for Mages.
When gagged OR tied up the Mages
ability to cast spells or targeted spells
is halved. When gagged AND tied, this
is decreased to a quarter of its original
value (i.e. halved again).
The talent Expertise enables a Mage
to learn to work magic without gestures
and incantations.
Per talent rank in Expertise (max. II in
this case), the character may choose to
ignore either the penalty for gestureless
casting or silent casting.
ANALYZING MAGIC
With a successful check against
MND+AU, mages may sense if an arti-
fact, a phenomenon or a place is magi-
cal. The range of this ability is equal to
the Mages level in meters.
If sensing magic was successful, the
character may try to identify it with a
check against MND+RE. The character
has to touch the magic item or place to
do so.
It is not suffcient just to know that
something is magical, the character has
to feel the magic physically in order to
understand it.
These checks are limited to one check
per magic analysis. If the checks are
failed the character has to gain a level to
retry the checks.
Every character, regardless of class,
may try to identify potions by cautiously
sipping from them. This will not use up
the potion or trigger its effects.
The only exception to this are poisons,
which may prove quite harmful even if
only carefully sampled.
WANDS
A wand is always made for a specifc
spell.
Every Mage who has learned a spell
and holds the corresponding wand in
his hands may use the spell without the
need to activate it frst.
A Sorcerer who has learned the spell
Fireball and is in possession of a wand
of Fireball may use the spell at any time.
Even if another spell is his active spell,
he may cast Fireball without chang-
ing to Fireball frst, Cooldown Period
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SPELLS
Each spell is marked as a normal
spell or a targeted spell, and at which
level Healers , Wizards or Sorcer-
ers may learn the spell. Mind infu-
encing spells, against which e.g. undead
are immune, are marked with .
HEALER SPELLS
LEVEL 1
Bestow Defense, Bestow Scent, Blind,
Calm Animal, Cloud of Remorse,
Consecrate Water, Detect Magic, Enchant
Weapon, Healberries, Healing Aura,
Healing Touch, Light, Resist Poison, Rout
Undead, Sternutation
LEVEL 2
Arrow Of Light, Balance, Blessing,
Create Food, Flicker, Frighten, Open,
Paralyze, Sleep
LEVEL 3
Cleanse, Magic Lock, Neutralize Poison,
Slow
LEVEL 4
Create Web, Defensive Shield, Guardian,
Give to Take, Healing Light, Invigorate,
Prolong Defensive Shield, Protective Shell,
Strengthen Defensive Shield
LEVEL 5
Feather Fall, Forceful Prayer, Identify
Magic, Jump, Rust, Terrify, Water Walking
LEVEL 6
Burning Faith, Be Friend, Eavesdrop
LEVEL 7
Levitate, Penetrating Gaze, Sprint,
Weapon of Light
LEVEL 8
Banish, Confusion, Eyes and Ears,
Magic Ladder, Messenger, Protective
Dome, See Hidden
LEVEL 10
Chasm, Displace, Holy Hammer, Lance
of Light, Lightning Bolt, Reset Cooldown,
Restoration, Resurrection, See Invisible
LEVEL 12
Destroy Magics, Healing Ray, Part Waters,
Prepare Swap, Silence
LEVEL 14
Magic Barrier
LEVEL 16
Chain Lightning, Hurl, Pillar of Light
LEVEL 18
Healing Sphere
LEVEL 20
Fly, Invisibility, Teleport
Scheme of the spell representation:
SPELL NAME
2 8 10
Price: The price to purchase the spell
SM: The Spell Modifer for the
corresponding Check
Duration: The spells duration
Distance: The maximum distance to
the target, Self meaning that only
the caster can be the target of this
spell.
Cooldown Period: The length of
time to wait after a successful casting
before the spell can be cast again.
Effect: The description of the spell
effect.
Unless stated otherwise, the IN
values listed for calculations are the
spellcasters.
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WIZARD SPELLS
LEVEL 1
Bestow Scent, Cantrip, Detect Magic,
Enchant Weapon, Fire Beam, Identify
Magic, Light, Magic Lock, Open
LEVEL 2
Eavesdrop, Jump, Resist Poison, Throw
Voice
LEVEL 3
Balance, Feather Fall, Penetrating Gaze,
Sternutation
LEVEL 4
Arctic Weapon, Bestow Defense, Conceal-
ing Fog, Flicker, Magic Ladder, Scorching
Blade, Stumble
LEVEL 5
Arrow of Light, Blind, Confusion, Change
Race, Dirt Devil, Fire Lance, Levitate,
Mana Bread, Mirage, Reset
Cooldown,Sleep, Transformation
LEVEL 6
Breach, Cloud of Remorse, Curse, Displace,
Eyes and Ears, Frighten, Guardian,
Messenger, Neutralize Poison, Paralyze,
Shadow, Shadow Arrow, Telekinesis
LEVEL 7
Be Friend, Calm Animal, Cleanse, Create
Food, Destroy Magics, Lightning Bolt, Rust,
Sprint
LEVEL 8
Dance, Defensive Shield, Dominate Undead,
Fire Wall, Invigorate, Protective Shell,
See Hidden, Shadow Blade, Slow,
Weapon of Light
LEVEL 9
Create Web, Dominate Animal, Terrify,
Water Walking
LEVEL 10
Arcane Sword, Chain Lightning, Chasm,
Embiggen, Fire Breath, Fireball, Fly,
Healberries, Magic Barrier, Permeate,
Prepare Swap, Shrink, Silence, Summon
Elemental, Teleport, Wall of Stone
LEVEL 12
Dominate, Hurl, Ice Beam, Invisibility,
Lance of Light, Protective Dome,
See Invisible
LEVEL 15
Burning Inferno, Ethereal Form, Shadow
Lance, Time Stop
LEVEL 17
Boil Blood, Summon Demon
LEVEL 18
Banish, Planar Gate
LEVEL 19
Pillar of Light
LEVEL 20
Shadow Pillar, Vaporize
SORCERERS SPELLS
LEVEL 1
Cantrip, Detect/Identify Magic, Enchant
Weapon, Fire Beam, Magic Lock, Open
LEVEL 2
Bestow Scent, Curse, Eavesdrop,
Shadow, Shadow Arrow
LEVEL 3
Concealing Fog, Feather Fall, Jump,
Penetrating Gaze, Sternutation, Stumble,
Throw Voice
LEVEL 4
Bestow Defense, Dominate Undead, Eyes
and Ears, Flicker, Frighten, Magic Ladder,
Scorching Blade
LEVEL 5
Change Race, Confusion, Dirt Devil,
Fire Lance, Guardian, Levitate, Light,
Mana Bread, Sleep
LEVEL 6
Balance, Displace, Paralyze, Raise Skeletons
LEVEL 7
Lightning Bolt, Mirage, Shadow Blade,
Sprint, Terrify
LEVEL 8
Arcane Sword, Be Friend, Defensive Shield,
Dominate Animal, Invigorate, Messenger,
Protective Shell, Raise Zombies,
Resist Poison, Rust, See Hidden, Shrink,
Silence, Slow, Telekinesis
LEVEL 9
Create Web, Necrologue, Reset Cooldown,
Water Walking
LEVEL 10
Chain Lightning, Dance, Dominate,
Fire Breath, Fire Wall, Fireball, Fly, Hurl,
Shadow Lance, Summon Demon, Teleport,
Transformation
LEVEL 12
Destroy Magics, Embiggen, Invisibility,
Magic Barrier, Neutralize Poison,
Permeate, Prepare Swap, Protective
Dome, See Invisible
LEVEL 13
Boil Blood, Call Shades, Cloud of Death
LEVEL 14
Banish, Breach, Chasm, Wall of Stone
LEVEL 15
Burning Inferno, Dementia, Shadow Pillar
LEVEL 16
Ice Beam, Planar Gate, Summon Elemental
LEVEL 18
Ethereal Form, Vaporize
LEVEL 20
Body Explosion, Time Stop
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LIST OF SPELLS
ARCANE SWORD

10 8
Price: 920GP
SM: +0
Duration: IN x 2 rounds
Distance: Radius of IN meters
Cooldown Period: 24 hours
Effect: A sword made of arbitrarily
bright light appears within a radius of
IN meters from the caster.
It will fght autonomously within this
sphere of control and will obey thought
commands of the summoner such as
Attack the big troll or Protect me.
If the caster moves, the sphere of con-
trol moves with him, thus the Arcane
Blade will never be further away than
IN in meters.
The sword decomposes into its arcane
ingredients as soon as its (non-restor-
able) HPs drop to zero or lower or the
duration of the spell has expired.
All combat values of the sword are at its
casters level +10.
The only exception is the Movement
Rate, which is equal to twice the Move-
ment Rate of the Mage.
ARCTIC WEAPON

4
Price: 160GP
SM: +0
Duration: Check result in rounds
Distance: IN x 2 meters
Cooldown Period:100 rounds
Effect: The caster envelops a weapon
in icy cold. For the duration of the spell,
the WB of the weapon is increased by 1
and its damage is considered magical.
When rolling a Coup while attacking,
the opponent is frozen for one round of
combat as if under the spell Halt. Arctic
Weapon may not be used in combina-
tion with Scorching Blade. Even if all
damage from the Coup was defended
against, the Halt effect still takes.
ARROW OF LIGHT

2 5
Price: 45GP
SM: +2
Duration: Instant
Cooldown Period: 1 round
Effect: Creatures of Darkness get a
penalty of 2 to their Defense against this
targeted spells damage.
Characters with the talent Servant of
Darkness can not use this spell.
BALANCE

2 3 6
Price: 45GP
SM: -2
Duration: Until distance is traveled
Distance: Touch
Cooldown Period: 10 rounds
Effect: The target may walk a thin rope
or similar narrow walkways with abso-
lute certainty at his normal MR.
Once the spell is cast, its effect will last
until the character has moved a distance
of twice his normal MR.
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BANISH

8 18 14
Price: 255GP
SM: -(BOD+AU)/2 of the entity
Duration: Instant
Distance: Radius of IN x 2 meters
Effect: This spell destroys hostile de-
mons, elementals and undead in the
area of effect. A maximum of charac-
ter level/2 entities will be destroyed. If
there are too many entities present, the
entities to be destroyed are randomly
chosen. Single entities may be selected
as targets. The diffculty increases by
2 for each unsuccessful banishing at-
tempt.
BE FRIEND
!

6 7 8
Price: 370GP
SM: -(MND+IN)/2 of the target
Duration: IN minutes
Effect: If successful, the target consid-
ers the mage (and only him!) to be a
very good friend.
The target will confde in him as he
would a close friend. He will do every-
thing for the caster that he would do for
a good friend.
BESTOW DEFENSE

1 4 4
Price: 10GP
SM: +0
Duration: 1 round
Effect: The spell target receives the
check result as a bonus to his Defense,
until it is the spellcasters turn again in
the next combat round.
BESTOW SCENT

1 1 2
Price: 10GP
SM: +0
Duration: Check result in minutes
Distance: Touch
Effect: The target will be marked with
a scent by the spell caster.
This odor may appear pleasant or un-
pleasant and thus improve or worsen
all social interaction checks of the target
by 2.
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SPELLS B
BLESSING
2
Price: 90GP
SM: +0
Duration: IN hours
Distance: Self
Effect: The Mage and up to IN x 2 party
members in a radius of IN x 2 meters
are blessed.
For the duration of the spell, they re-
ceive a bonus of +1 to all checks.
BLIND

1 5
Price: 10GP
SM: -(MOB+AU)/2 of the target
Effect: A glaring beam of light shoots
forth from the Mages hand and, with
a successful dice roll, blinds its target.
This spells effect is undefendable.
A blinded target has -8 on all checks for
actions requiring eyesight.
Even eyeless undead such as skeletons
are dazzled by the magical light. Natu-
rally blind creatures are not affected.
BODY EXPLOSION

20
Price: 3735GP
SM: -(BOD+AU)/2 of the target
Duration: Instant
Distance: IN meters
Cooldown Period: D20 days
Effect: The spell causes the target to
explode from within. The damage is
equal to four times the check result, the
target rolls his Defense without any ar-
mor bonuses from items.
This spell is useless against incorporeal
beings such as ghosts.
BOIL BLOOD

17 13
Price: 1580GP
Duration: Instant
Distance: IN meters
Effect: The blood of the target begins
to magically boil without coagulating.
The target is affected internally and
rolls Defense against the spell without
the AV from his equipment. Final dam-
age is double the check result.
The spell is not usable against entities
without blood, e.g. many undead.
BREACH

6 14
Price: 260GP
SM: +0
Duration: Check result/2 rounds
Distance: Touch
Effect: The caster opens a circular hole
of 1 meter in diameter in a non-magical
stone wall of up to IN x 10 cm thickness.
After the spell ends, the hole closes up
without leaving a trace.
BURNING FAITH

6
Price: 185GP
SM: -2
Distance: Touch
Effect: When the caster touches a tar-
geted weapon, it begins to glow with a
sacred power. For the duration of the
spell, the weapons damage counts as
magical. The WB is enhanced by the
casters IN/2, while the targets Defense
against attacks with this weapon will be
lowered by the same amount.
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BURNING INFERNO

15 15
Price: 1420GP
SM: +5
Duration: IN rounds
Effect: A circular area with a radius of
IN meters goes up in fames. Everyone
in the inferno receives undefendable
damage equal to the check result for
combat round until the spell ends.
CALL SHADES

13
Price: 1580GP
SM: +0
Duration: Instant
Effect: The Sorcerer may corrupt the
souls of the dead within the spells area
of effect and bestows a tortured unlife
on them. A maximum number of deadly
shades, equal to the casters level, will
take form (see page 120). It takes three
combat rounds for the shades to take
form. Thereafter, they attempt to de-
stroy the summoner in order to return
to a peaceful rest. The sorcerer must
successfully cast Dominate Undead to
avoid this fate.
Light are not allowed to use the spell.
CALM ANIMAL

1 7
Price: 20GP
SM: -HP/5 of each target
Duration: IN hours
Effect: Aggressive animals in the radi-
us of effect can be calmed with this spell.
Magical creatures (such as unicorns or
nether wolves) are immune to the spell,
as are animals which are affected by
spells such as Dominate Animal.
CANTRIP

1 1
Price: 10GP
SM: +0
Effect: This spell creates small, harm-
less illusions. For example, the caster
can conjure small orbs foating in the air
or the illusion of pulling a rabbit from
a hat.
CHAIN LIGHTNING

16 10 10
Price: 460GP
SM: +3
Duration: Instant
Effect: The mage releases a lightning
bolt at an opponent which then arcs to
up to IN more targets in the vicinity of
the frst target.
Only targets within 2 meters of a previ-
ously affected target can be hit by the
chain lightning.
Targets in metal armor may not roll for
defense against a hit by chain lightning.
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CHANGE RACE

5 5
Price: 420GP
SM: -4
Duration: Check result in hours
Distance: IN meters
Effect: Up to IN consenting humanoid
targets (which may include the Mage)
within range of the spell are shape-
shifted to another humanoid race of the
same size category (page 104). The tar-
gets equipment is not affected.
For example, a human could be changed
into an orc, or even in a very old dwarf.
The characters retain all their abilities
and receive none of the abilities of the
race into which they were transformed.
While the voice adapts to the new race,
eyes and facial features continue to re-
semble the actual features of the trans-
formed character.
CHASM

10 10 14
Price: 325GP
SM: -4
Duration: IN rounds
Effect: The spell opens a chasm up to
IN meters wide and IN/2 meters in
depth and length. Any beings standing
on the ground where the chasm opens
may try to jump clear with a successful
check against MOB+AG. This is a free
action. The chasm will quickly close up
again after the spell duration expires.
Beings who are in the chasm when it
closes will instantly receive 2D20 unde-
fendable damage and are trapped with-
out any means of breathing.
This spell may only be cast on solid
ground, such as on bedrock, open plains
or on the lowest dungeon level.
CLEANSE

3 7
Price: 80GP
SM: +0
Duration: Instant
Distance: Touch
Effect: This spell scrubs an unwashed
person, cleans an object (such as a mud-
stained cloak), or purifes a meal (of
bacteria, rot and toxins).
CLOUD OF DEATH
13
Price: 790GP
SM: -4
Duration: Check result x 2 rounds
Effect: A black, smoking cloud of death
with a radius of IN meters appears.
Although the cloud is not opaque, all at-
tacks against targets in it are at a pen-
alty of 2. Characters in the cloud receive
a penalty of 2 on all checks requiring
eyesight.
Each character in the cloud automati-
cally receives 1 point of undefendable
damage every round. If the Sorcerer has
the talent Servant of Darkness, his tal-
ent rank is added to the amount of un-
defendable damage each target receives
per round.
The cloud can be moved or dispersed by
wind.
CLOUD OF REMORSE

1 6
Price: 10GP
SM: -2
Effect: An invisible cloud of remorse
with a radius of IN meters manifests.
Each character within the cloud feels an
underlying sense of guilt, has a feeling
of insecurity and gets -1 on all checks.
A cloud can be moved or even be dis-
persed by wind.
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CONCEALING FOG

4 3
Price: 140GP
SM: -2
Effect: A fog cloud with a radius of IN
in meters appears.
Attacks against targets in the fog re-
ceive a penalty of 8, everyone in the fog
receives -8 on all checks requiring eye-
sight.
The cloud may be moved or even be dis-
persed by wind.
CONFUSION
!

8 5 5
Price: 210GP
SM: -(GEI+AU)/2
Cooldown Period: 10 combat rounds
Effect: This spell discombobulates the
target if successfully cast. The targets
actions are determined randomly for
the duration of the spell from the fol-
lowing table:
D20 THE DISCOMBOBULATED...
1-5 ...attacks his opponents
6-10
...moves about in a randomly
determined direction
11-15 ...stands around confused
16+ ...attacks his own allies
CONSECRATE WATER

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Price: 10GP
SM: +0
Duration: IN hours
Distance: Touch
Effect: Clean water is transformed into
Holy Water (see box). With each casting
of the spell, the healer creates a num-
ber of 1/2 liter holy water units equal to
half the check result, provided suffcient
normal water is available as raw ma-
terial.
HOLY WATER
Holy Water causes undefendable
damage against demons and undead.
Each unit of Holy Water has a differ-
ent attack value, which is determined
by rolling a D20.
This value is rolled for when the Holy
Water hits the demon or undead, un-
less the Holy Water was analyzed for
its attack value beforehand. This has
to be done by a Mage making suc-
cessful checks frst against MND+AU,
then MND+IN.
One unit of Holy Water can be ap-
plied to a melee weapon or missile as
an action. A normal melee attack or
ranged attack is then rolled for. If the
attack is successful, demons and un-
dead suffer an additional attack with
holy water, which does undefendable
damage.
The unit of Holy Water is used up af-
ter the frst hit.
Alternatively, Holy Water may be
bottled in vials (WB+0, 2GP). These
vials can be used in melee or ranged
attacks against demons and undead,
shattering the fragile vessels.
In such cases, only the holy water
causes damage, not the result of the
attack check.
Holy Water may also be used to cre-
ate protective lines or circles to repel
demons or undead for a short time.
One unit of Holy Water is used to cre-
ate 1m of protective line or circle.
CREATE FOOD

2 7
Price: 90GP
SM: +0
Duration: Instant
Distance: IN meters
Effect: The caster focuses the magical
energies around him and creates the ba-
sic ingredient of a simple meal, such as
lentils, rice or turnips.
The caster can create ingredients for
a number of meals (of which an adult
needs 3 each day) equal to his level.
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CREATE WEB

4 9 9
Price: 115GP
SM: -(MOB+AU)/2 of each target
Duration: Check result/2 rounds
Effect: A web of sticky astral mass ap-
pears which has a radius of IN/2 me-
ters.
Beings hit by the web halves Initia-
tive, Movement Rate and Melee Attack
values. No defense roll is made by the
target(s).
The spell does not work against beings
that are 2 or more size categories (see
page 102) larger than the caster.
CURSE

6 2
Price: 150GP
SM: -(MND+AU)/2 of the target
Duration: Check result days
Distance: Touch
Effect: To cast this spell, the Mage
must posses something from the target,
e.g. a hair or a worn piece of cloth. This
object will be destroyed during casting.
The target is cursed and suffers a -2 on
all checks, either until the spell duration
is over or the curse is banished by De-
stroy Magics.
A target may be cursed several times.
The curses have to be dispelled indi-
vidually if they were not cast by a single
caster.
DANCE

8 10
Price: 360GP
Duration: IN/2 rounds
Effect: The target, which may not roll
for defense, dances for the duration of
the spell. Movement Rate is limited to 1
meter per round.
This grotesque spectacle ends prema-
turely if the target receives damage.
DEFENSIVE SHIELD

4 8 8
Price: 115GP
SM: +0
Distance: Touch
Effect: The target receives the check
result as a bonus to his Defense until the
spell duration has passed.
DEMENTIA

15
Price: 2850GP
Duration: Instant
Distance: Touch
Effect: The target of the spell goes in-
sane instantly and is reduced to a state
of drooling idiocy. His MND is instantly
and permanently reduced to 0.
Only the spell Restoration may cure this
effect. One application of the spell is re-
quired for each point of MND to restore.
DESTROY MAGICS

12 7 12
Price: 620GP
SM: -Caster Level or -HP/2
Duration: Instant
Distance: IN meters
Effect: The Mage permanently bans a
spell or a magical effect. The spell check
is reduced by the level of the being that
originally cast the spell.
If the spell is used against a magical
creature, including Mages, a penalty of
half the creatures HP is applied to the
check. If successful, the target is not au-
tomatically banned, but will receive un-
defendable damage of twice the check
result. If the target dies, it and any
equipment worn will disappear without
a trace.
If the caster does not succeed on his
spell check, he may himself become a
target of the spell: The Mage instantly
rolls again, as a free action, treating
himself as the new target.
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Any spell enhancing effects, e.g. by tal-
ents, apply to this second roll as well
The same procedure is used when the
caster is trying to banish the magical
effect of an object. The spell modifer
is the combined levels of all the Mages
that contributed to the creation of the
artifact.
DETECT MAGIC
1 1 1
Price: 10GP
SM: +0
Effect: If a Mage fails to sense the
magic of a location, an object or an en-
tity (see page 45), he may fnd magic
in his surroundings with this spell. All
magic in the area of effect of this spell
will briefy fash before the eyes of the
mage, if it is not concealed, e.g. under a
cloak or in a chest.
This spell will cause other Mages within
the area of effect to fash as well; the
stronger the Mage, the brighter the
fash.
DIRT DEVIL

5 5
Price: 420GP
SM: +0
Duration: Up to IN/2 hours
Effect: The mage creates a small, magi-
cal servant who cleans, tidies up and
packs for him with incredible swiftness.
Otherwise, the dirt devil is completely
useless, as it does not take other orders,
has nothing interesting to say and will
simply vanish if it takes damage.
DISPLACE

10 6 6
Price: 260GP
SM: +0
Duration: Instant
Distance: Touch
Effect: The consenting target is tele-
ported up to check result/2 meters, pro-
vided there is a clear line of sight to the
destination.
If the rolled distance is not suffcient to
reach the destination, the character is
still teleported in this direction as far as
possible.
DOMINATE
!

12 10
Price: 1120GP
SM: -(MND+IN)/2 of the target
Effect: If successful, the target be-
comes a slave to the caster and will obey
every command, except for suicide or
self mutilation. It will even turn against
its own comrades if so commanded.
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DOMINATE ANIMAL
!

9 8
Price: 410GP
SM: -HP/2 of the target
Duration: IN hours
Effect: An animal is turned into a
mindless slave. It blindly obeys all
monosyllabic commands, even if this
would cause its own death.
The number of animals controlled in
this way is limited to the Mages IN.
The animals behavior will return to
normal after the spell duration ends.
DOMINATE UNDEAD

8 4
Price: 205GP
SM: -(MND+AU)/2 of each target
Duration: Until released
Effect: If successful, the Mage brings
a maximum number of undead targets
equal to his level under his control, even
if they are currently under the control
of another spellcaster. If there are more
undead present than the caster can
dominate, the targets are determined
randomly.
Dominated undead are totally con-
trolled by the Mage. They may only fnd
their peace if they are released by the
Mage or if their controlling Mage dies.
EAVESDROP

6 2 2
Price: 75GP
SM: -1 per 10m distance
Distance: Self
Effect: The mage can move his center
of hearing to a point up to IN x 5 meters
away. The caster needs an unobstructed
line of sight to his target and is able to
hear everything as if he were at this spot.
The Mage does not gain keener hearing,
merely the ability to hear things as if be-
ing in another place.
This point may be an empty space in the
room or even a garment of the target.
EMBIGGEN

10 12
Price: 920GP
SM: -4
Duration: Check result/2 in rounds
Distance: Touch
Effect: The body size of a willing target
is doubled instantly. Any equipment is
also affected.
Characters grow to size category large
(see page 102).
BOD, ST and CON as well as Movement
Rate are doubled for the duration of the
spell.
ENCHANT WEAPON

1 1 1
Price: 10GP
SM: +0
Distance: Touch
Effect: This spell gives a weapon magi-
cal powers. Its WB increases by one
for the duration of the spell. The dam-
age dealt with the enchanted weapon is
considered magical and will even harm
incorporeal beings such as ghosts.
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ETHEREAL FORM

15 18
Price: 1420GP
SM: +0
Distance: Touch
Effect: The target - along with all worn
equipment - attains a gaseous form and
may slip through every little opening.
The target may at any time cancel the
spell effect as a free action. While in
gaseous form, the targets Movement
Rate is quadrupled and he is still able to
perceive his surroundings. He may not,
however, cast spells, talk to, attack, or
move into other characters.
EYES AND EARS

8 6 4
Price: 205GP
SM: +0
Distance: Self
Effect: The Mage enters a trance-like
state during which his visual and audi-
tory senses become detached from his
body.
His invisible, listening eyes will move at
a constant rate of IN meters per round
of combat and can penetrate through
smallest openings. The caster sees and
hears everything as if he himself were
present.
FEATHER FALL

5 3 3
Price: 110GP
SM: +0
Duration: 1 minute
Distance: Touch
Effect: Once cast, the target has one
minute to activate the spell. On activat-
ing, the target and any equipment worn,
will fall like a feather from a maximum
height of double the spell check result in
meters. The target will fall 1 meter per
combat round and is unable to control
the direction of descent.
If the target has not touched ground
within this falling time, it will fall the
remaining depth normally, incurring
standard damage (see page 83).
If the feather fall was not activated
within one minute of casting, it will dis-
sipate harmlessly.
FIRE BEAM

1 1
Price: 10GP
SM: +1
Duration: Instant
Effect: The mage shoots a jet of fre at
an enemy, the check result is the dam-
age to the target.
FIRE BREATH

10 10
Price: 460GP
SM: +3
Duration: Instant
Distance: IN meters
Effect: A jet of fre with a diameter of
1m erupts from the casters mouth, en-
gulfng everyone in a straight line from
the caster in fames. The fery breath
causes undefendable damage equal to
the check result.
FIRE LANCE

5 5
Price: 210GP
SM: +2
Duration: Instant
Effect: This is a more powerful version
of the spell Fire Beam.
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FIRE WALL

8 10
Price: 360GP
SM: -2
Duration: IN rounds
Effect: The caster creates a wall of fre,
which extends to at most 1m x IN m x
IN m. Beings located where the wall of
fre appears or who try to jump through
it suffer 2D20 defendable damage.
FIREBALL

10 10
Price: 460GP
SM: +3
Duration: Instant
Effect: The mage shoots a faming
sphere at his opponents, which will
cause a fery explosion 2 x IN meters
in diameter. Anyone caught in it will
take undefendable damage of the check
result.
FLICKER

2 4 4
Price: 45GP
SM: -2
Distance: Self
Effect: The caster begins to ficker and
is more diffcult to hit.
His Defense will be raised half of his
MND value for the duration of the spell.
This bonus does not apply to defense
against area damage.
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FLY

20 10 10
Price: 460GP
SM: +0
Distance: Touch
Effect: The target can fy. Movement
Rate is doubled while airborne, and
may be doubled again by using a sec-
ond move action (see page 39). For ex-
ample, a character with a regular Move-
ment Rate of 4.5 can normally fies up
to 9m in a round of combat and may
move at 18m per round by taking a sec-
ond move action. In the latter case, no
other actions other than movement are
possible.
FORCEFUL PRAYER

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Price: 150GP
SM: -(BOD+AU)/2 of each target
Duration: Instant
Distance: Self
Effect: A blast of holy power shoots
from the Healer and causes opponents
in a radius equal to twice his level in me-
ters to drop to the ground. Targets do
not incur damage from this spell.
FRIGHTEN
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Price: 45GP
SM: -(MND+IN)/2 of each target
Duration: IN rounds
Effect: On a successful roll, the affected
targets (maximum number equal to half
of the casters level) are struck with pan-
ic. The attempt to fee from the caster
as quickly as possible. They may return
once the spell duration has passed. The
spell effect ends prematurely if a feeing
target receives damage.
GIVE TO TAKE

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Price: 115GP
SM: +0
Distance: Touch
Effect: The target of the spell regains
hit points, in the form of magical heal-
ing, equal to half of the net melee dam-
age he deals to an opponent.
GUARDIAN

4 6 5
Price: 115GP
SM: +0
Duration: IN hours
Distance: Touch
Effect: A magical guardian alerts and
may wake the caster as soon as a being
moves within a distance of less than IN
x 2 meters of the target point.
This does not apply to beings who were
present in the protected area when the
spell was cast.
HEALBERRIES

1 10
Price: 20GP
SM: +0
Duration: Instant
Distance: Touch
Effect: The healer needs fresh berries,
small nuts, tasty leaves, etc. to cast this
spell on.
Each item (maximum number equal to
the check result, double this for druids)
is imbued with healing power. Each
healberry heals one hit point instantly
when ingested. Up to 10 healberries
may be eaten in 1 action. Healberries
lose their effect after IN days, or if the
mage casts the spell again.
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HEALING AURA

1
Price: 10GP
SM: +0
Distance: Self
Effect: The Healer and any comrades
within a radius of IN meters heal one hit
point each round.
HEALING LIGHT

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Price: 115GP
SM: +2
Duration: Instant
Effect: A beam of light emanate from
the healer and heals the target for the
check result in hit points.
HEALING RAY

12
Price: 395GP
SM: +0
Duration: Instant
Effect: Light beams shoot out from
the healer and heal the wounds of up
to IN/2 comrades by the amount of the
check result. Only one check is rolled for
this targeted spell. Apply the distance
penalty of the most distant target to the
check (see page 41).
HEALING SPHERE

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Price: 1210GP
SM: +2
Duration: Instant
Effect: This spell heals all comrades in
its area of effect by the amount of the
check result.
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HEALING TOUCH

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Price: 10GP
SM: +1
Duration: Instant
Distance: Touch
Effect: The willing target is instantly
healed for as many hit points as the
check result.
HOLY HAMMER

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Price: 1325GP
SM: +0
Duration: IN rounds
Effect: A hammer made of bright light
appears within IN meters of the Healer.
It then proceeds to fght autonomous-
ly, but can be directed by the Mages
thought combat commands such as
Stop the demon or Help the Paladin.
If the character moves, the sphere of
control of the hammer moves with him.
The holy weapon can never be more
than IN x 2 meters away from the Mage.
The Holy Hammer disappears if either
its hit points are reduced to zero or
lower or the spell duration is over. The
hit points of the hammer can neither be
healed nor restored
All combat values of the Holy Hammer
are equal to the Healers level +8. The
only exception is its movement rate,
which is twice the Healers MR.
HURL

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Price: 535GP
Duration: Instant
Distance: IN/2 meters
Effect: This spell hurls the target by
(check result)/3 meters away from the
caster. No defense roll is allowed.
The target takes damage as if falling
(see page 83) for the hurled distance,
even if stopped by an obstacle. A nor-
mal defense roll is permitted against
this falling damage.
The target is always in a prone position
after being hurled.
ICE BEAM

12 16
Price: 560GP
SM: +3
Duration: Instant
Effect: An ice beam shoots out of the
hands of the Mage. No defense may be
rolled against damage from this frosty
magic.
In addition, the target is magically fro-
zen, either until IN combat rounds have
passed or until it receives any further
damage.
IDENTIFY MAGIC

5 1 1
Price: 10GP
SM: +0
Duration: Instant
Distance: Touch
Effect: Reveals the source and / or
function of the magic that imbues an
object or location to the caster.
INVIGORATE

4 8 8
Price: 230GP
SM: +0
Duration: Instant
Distance: Self
Effect: The characters hit points are
temporarily increased by the check re-
sult. Damage to the Mage is deducted
from these temporary hit points before
the Mages actual hti points are used.
The additional hit points can not be
healed. These points are retained until
they are either consumed by damage or
the spell is cast anew by the character.
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INVISIBILITY

20 12 12
Price: 1120GP
SM: +0
Distance: Touch
Effect: Renders an object or a living
being, including its worn equipment,
invisible for the duration of the spell.
The spell ends prematurely if the target
attacks someone, casts spells or suffers
damage.
JUMP

5 2 3
Price: 60GP
SM: +0
Duration: Instant
Distance: Self
Effect: The Mage either jumps up to
check/2 meters from a standstill or in-
stantly extends a jump by this distance.
In either case, he lands gracefully on
his feet. This may also extend vertical
movement, e.g. to reach a balcony.
LANCE OF LIGHT

10 12
Price: 325GP
SM: +5
Duration: Instant
of the spell Arrow of Light. Creatures of
Darkness get a penalty of 2 to their de-
fense against this spells damage.
LEVITATE

7 5 5
Price: 210GP
SM: +0
Distance: Touch
Effect: The target may levitate verti-
cally upward or downward instead of
moving normally.
The movement rate while levitating is
equal to normal ground speed. Using a
second move action (see page 39) is not
possible.
LIGHT

1 1 5
Price: 10GP
SM: +5
Distance: Touch
Effect: The causes an inanimate object
- such as a staff or a small, concealable
coin - to light up as brightly as a torch
for the duration of the spell.
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LIGHTNING BOLT

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Price: 310GP
SM: +3
Duration: Instant
Effect: The caster fres a lightning bolt
at an enemy. Opponents in metal armor
may not roll for defense against light-
ning bolts.
MAGIC BARRIER

14 10 12
Price: 920GP
SM: -2
Duration: IN minutes or concentra-
tion
Effect: The Mage creates an immobile,
cube-shaped force feld with a maxi-
mum size of IN / 2 m, which prevents
all magic and spell effects from passing
through in either direction. Neither Fire
Balls, nor Eavesdropping or Teleport
spells can break through this barrier.
The Magic Barrier remains after the ini-
tial spell duration if the Mage sustains
it by his uninterrupted concentration.
This counts as a whole action.
MAGIC LADDER

8 4 4
Price: 320GP
SM: +0
Duration: Concentration
Distance: IN meters
Effect: A magical ladder appears that
is up to (IN x Mage level) meters long.
The ladder stands frm and requires no
support. It remains as long as the caster
is concentrating on it (counts as a full
action). Scaling the ladder does not
break concentration.
MAGIC LOCK

3 1 1
Price: 10GP
SM: +0
Duration: Until lock is opened
Distance: Touch
Effect: This spell magically closes a
fap, trunk, door or similar opening.
The check result gives the CTN to open
this lock (whether with a skeleton key,
brute force or magic), only the caster
may open it without problems.
The spell may be cast upon a mechani-
cal lock to enhance its lock value (LV).
MANA BREAD

5 5
Price: 420GP
SM: +0
Duration: Instant
Distance: IN meters
Effect: The caster focuses the magical
energies around him and creates warm,
but bland Mana Bread.
The caster can create a number of loaves
equal to half his level. Each of the violet-
blue, dough-like lumps is the equivalent
of a full meal for one person (of which
an adult needs 3 each day).
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MESSENGER

8 6 8
Price: 510GP
SM: +0
Duration: Until message delivered
Distance: IN x 5 kilometers
Effect: Causes a ghostly image of the
caster to appear to a personally known
entity within range and deliver a mes-
sage of IN x 2 syllables.
MIRAGE
!

5 7
Price: 210GP
SM: -2
Distance: IN meters
Effect: This spell creates a purely opti-
cal, immovable illusion with a volume of
no more than IN / 2 cubic meters. The
illusion is revealed with a successful
Perception check (see page 90) modi-
fed by half the check result of the Mi-
rage spell.
NECROLOGUE

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Price: 1590GP
SM: +0
Duration: IN questions or IN minutes
Distance: Touch
Effect: The Mage may seek informa-
tion from the ghost of a dead person.
The ghost has to answer his questions,
but not necessarily truthfully.
The spell last for IN minutes or until the
ghost was asked IN questions, which
are answered by yes or no only. The
ghost understands the Mages language
and answers in that language.
NEUTRALIZE POISON

3 6 12
Price: 80GP
SM: +0
Duration: Instant
Distance: Touch
Effect: Instantly neutralizes any non-
magical poison, if it is not already too
late.
OPEN

2 1 1
Price: 10GP
SM: - LV
Duration: Instant
Distance: Touch
Effect: Opens a lock without breaking
it. If the spell fails to open the lock, the
Mage may try again. Each additional at-
tempt lessens the CTN of the spell cast-
ing check against this lock by 2. This
cumulative penalty against this lock will
expire when the caster gains a new level.
Normal locks have a LV of 0, which may
have been boosted by higher lock qual-
ity or the spell Magic Lock.
PARALYZE

2 6 6
Price: 45GP
Duration: IN rounds
Effect: If successful, the target of the
spell can no longer move. No defense
roll is applicable against this spell.
The paralysis end prematurely if the
target is injured. While the target is par-
alyzed, it may move its eyes, can think
clearly and can breathe. A paralyzed
Mage could still try to change spells or
risk to cast a spell without gestures and
silently (see page 45).
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PART WATERS

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Price: 1185GP
SM: +0
Distance: Touch
Effect: The mage can part any and
all waters to create a path of 1m width
down to the bed of the water. Its length
is only limited by the distance penalty
for targeted spells (see page 41).
If the spell is used against water el-
ementals, it does undefendable damage
of the spells check result and its dura-
tion is instant.
PENETRATING GAZE

7 3 3
Price: 280GP
SM: -2
Duration: IN rounds
Distance: Self
Effect: The caster may see through
non-magical, non-living objects up to
IN/2 meters thick.
PERMEATE

10 12
Price: 920GP
SM: -4
Distance: Self
Effect: The mage and all of his worn
equipment becomes permeable and
may move for IN/2 combat rounds
through non-magical, non-living ob-
jects.
PILLAR OF LIGHT

16 19
Price: 535GP
SM: +8
Duration: Instant
Effect: This is a more powerful variant
of the spell Lance of Light. Creatures of
Darkness get a penalty of 2 to their de-
fense against this spells damage.
Characters with the talent Retribution
add their talent ranks to the targeted
spell check for the Pillar of Light.
PLANAR GATE

18 16
Price: 2580GP
SM: -8
Distance: IN meters
Effect: Opens a door to another plane
of existence, which the caster must call
by its name. The gate will close again if
IN/2 beings move through it or if the
spell duration is exceeded.
PREPARE SWAP

12 10 12
Price: 790GP
SM: +0
Duration: Instant
Distance: Self
Effect: Prepares a spell known to the
mage, enabling the mage to make this
his active spell once as a free action.
The Mage is free to swap his active
spell within 24 hours of casting Prepare
Swap.
PROLONG
DEFENSIVE SHIELD

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Price: 230GP
SM: +0
Duration: Instant
Distance: Touch
Effect: Doubles the rolled duration of a
targets active Defensive Shield .
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PROTECTIVE DOME

8 12 12
Price: 765GP
SM: +0
Distance: Self
Effect: A dome of force with a radius
of IN meters appears around the Mage.
The dome stays active as lon as the the
Mage keeps up his concentration. This
counts as a whole action.
This unmovable dome is impassable
from both sides - neither attacks, be-
ings nor spells such as Teleport can
pass through it.
PROTECTIVE SHELL

4 8 8
Price: 115GP
SM: +0
Duration: Check result in combat
rounds
Distance: Self
Effect: A force shell with a radius of IN
meters appears around the caster. Non-
magical missiles simply bounce off the
shell, protecting those within its radius.
RAISE SKELETONS

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Price: 670GP
SM: +0
Duration: Instant
Effect: In the spells area of effect, the
Sorcerer may raise a number of skel-
etons (see page 121) equal to his own
level to undead life.
The skeletons will need three combat
rounds to form and rise, then they turn
to destroy their summoner to regain
their peace. The Mage may prevent this
by casting the spell Dominate Undead.
Light may not use this spell.
RAISE ZOMBIES

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Price: 930GP
SM: +0
Duration: Instant
Effect: In the spells area of effect, the
Sorcerer may raise a number of dead
bodies (see page 125) equal to his own
level to undead life.
The zombies require three rounds of
combat to rise, then they turn to destroy
their summoner to regain their peace.
The Mage may prevent this by casting
the spell Dominate Undead. Characters
with the talent Servant of Light
may not use this spell.
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RESET COOLDOWN

10 5 9
Price: 650GP
SM: - own access level for the spell
Duration: Instant
Distance: Self
Effect: By casting this spell, the
cooldown period of a currently cooling
down spell is set to zero. The target spell
must have been cast within the last IN
combat rounds.
If the check to reset the cooldown pe-
riod fails for a particular spell, the Mage
may make another attempt after suc-
cessfully casting that spell again.
RESIST POISON

1 2 8
Price: 10GP
SM: +0
Duration: IN hours
Distance: Touch
Effect: The target receives a bonus
equal to the Mages level to all checks
defending against any poison, venom or
similar unsavory circumstances.
When under the infuence of this spell,
the sole bonus may be used to defend
against poisons which would normally
do undefendable damage.
RESTORATION

10
Price: 650GP
SM: +0
Duration: Instant
Distance: Touch
Effect: This spell heals all injuries and
even the gravest wounds, leaving no
scars. Even severed limbs (if separated
no more than D20 hours) may be reat-
tached by this spell.
RESURRECTION

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Price: 650GP
SM: +0
Duration: Instant
Distance: Touch
Effect: This spell restores a character
back to life.
The target must within D20 days of a
characters death. Once resurrected, the
target returns to life with 1 HP and per-
manently loses 1 BOD (see page 40).
This spell will not help a character who
died a natural death, such as of old age.
Caveat: This spell does not heal the
cause of death - e.g. a slashed throat or a
trampled body has to be healed with the
spell Restoration before casting Resur-
rection to avoid the characters instant
death after being resurrected.
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ROUT UNDEAD

1
Price: 10GP
Duration: Check result/2 minutes
Effect: Drives away a number of un-
dead equal to half the casters level in
the area of effect.
For the duration of the spell, the un-
dead move away from the caster as
quickly as possible up to a distance of
check result x 5 meters.
The undead may not attack anyone in
the area of effect until the spell duration
has passed.
The effect ends prematurely if an ef-
fected undead receives damage.
If there are more undead than the Heal-
er may rout, determine randomly which
are affected. Alternatively, a specifc
undead being may be selected as the
target for the routing.
If a coup is rolled when routing, the
affected undead receive additional de-
fendable damage equal to the actual
value of the coup.
RUST

5 7 8
Price: 150GP
SM: -WB of the weapon or -AV of the
armor
Duration: Instant
Effect: Non-magical weapons and ar-
mor will crumble to dust if successfully
hit by this spell. This spell only works
on metal items.
SCORCHING BLADE

4 4
Price: 160GP
SM: +0
Cooldown Period:100 rounds
Effect: A metal blade erupts with mag-
ical fre.
This fre does not require oxygen and
may be any color of the Mages choos-
ing.
The weapons WB is increased by 1 for
the duration of the spell and its damage
is considered to be magical.
A Coup when attacking creates a small
explosion, increasing the rolled damage
by D20 for this round of combat.
Flame Blade may not be used in com-
bination with Arctic Weapon.
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SEE HIDDEN

8 8 8
Price: 510GP
SM: +0
Effect: When this spell is cast, the
Mage sees inanimate objects which are
hidden from sight briefy twinkle, even
if concealed by a curtain or a container.
This effect applies whether the objects
are concealed by chance or by purpose
(traps, secret doors etc.).
This spell does not work on magic or in-
visible objects.
SEE INVISIBLE
10 12 12
Price: 325GP
SM: +0
Distance: Touch
Effect: The target receives the ability to
see invisible objects and creatures nor-
mally for the duration of the spell.
Magic, magic effects - with exception
of invisibility spell - or hidden traps do
not count as invisible for the purposes
of this spell.
SHADOW

6 2
Price: 75GP
Duration: Check result/2 in rounds
Effect: The target is wrapped in deep
shadows, incurring a penalty of -8 to all
actions requiring sight. No defense roll
is allowed against this spell.
Eyeless undead, such as skeletons, and
naturally blind creatures, are not af-
fected by this spell.
SHADOW ARROW

6 2
Price: 75GP
SM: +2
Duration: Instant
Effect: Beings of light suffer a penalty
of 2 to their defense against this spells
damage.
the Light may not use this spell.
SHADOW BLADE

8 7
Price: 360GP
SM: +0
Effect: The enchanted blade exudes
smoky shadows full of dark magic.
The following effects are valid only
when a character with the talent Ser-
vant of Darkness uses the weapon:
For the duration of the spell, the WB
of the weapon is increased by 1, and its
damage is considered magical. Every
time the weapon causes damage, the
targets defense will drop by 1. This ef-
fect ends when the spells duration ends.
Shadow Blade can not be combined
with Scorching Blade, Frost Weapon,
Burning Faith or Weapon of Light.
SHADOW LANCE

15 10
Price: 595GP
SM: +5
Duration: Instant
of the spell Shadow Arrow. Beings of
light suffer a penalty of 2 to their De-
fense against this spell.
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SHADOW PILLAR

20 15
Price: 920GP
SM: +8
Duration: Instant
of the spell Shadow Lance. Beings of
light get a penalty of 2 to their defense
against this spell.
Characters with the talent Inspired Ret-
ribution add their talents rank to the
CTN of the targeted spell Shadow Pillar.
SHRINK
10 8
Price: 460GP
SM: -4
Distance: Touch
Effect: The voluntary target - includ-
ing its equipment - will be reduced to
a tenth of its size. Characters shrink to
size category tiny (see page 102).
BOD, ST, CO and Movement Rate are
divided by 10 for the duration of the
spell .
SILENCE

12 10 8
Price: 395GP
for defense against the spell, is silenced
for the duration of the spell. Silenced
Mages suffer normal penalties if trying
to cast silently for the spell duration
(see page 45).
SLEEP
!

2 5 5
Price: 45GP
SM: -(BOD+IN)/2 of the respective
target
Duration: Instant
Effect: This spell puts a number of tar-
gets to sleep. The maximum number of
targets is equal to the casters level. This
is a natural sleep from which the targets
may be woken by noise or other distur-
bances.
SLOW
3 8 8
Price: 80GP
Duration: IN rounds
Effect: This spell halves the movement
rate of a maximum number of targets
equal to the halved level of the mage.
SPRINT

7 7 7
Price: 220GP
SM: -2
Distance: Touch
Effect: the movement rate of the target
is doubled for the duration of the spell.
STERNUTATION

1 3 3
Price: 10GP
Duration: 1 round
Effect: If the spell is cast successfully,
the target may move only half its move-
ment rate due to violent sneezing at-
tacks. The spell ends on the beginning
of the casters next turn.
The sneezing fts ends prematurely if
the spell target receives damage.
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STRENGTHEN
DEFENSIVE SHIELD

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Price: 230GP
SM: +0
Duration: Instant
Distance: Touch
Effect: Doubles the bonus of a De-
fensive Shield spell already active on a
target.
STUMBLE

4 3
Price: 140GP
Duration: Instant
any defense against this spell, instantly
crashes to the ground.
If a check against MOB + DX
is failed, all held items are
dropped.
SUMMON DEMON

17 10
Price: 1190GP
SM: -(BOD+AU) of the Demon + Sum-
moning Bonus (see below)
Duration: IN x 2 hours
Effect: The spell caster conjures a de-
mon from another plane of existence.
The character may freely choose what
kind of demon (see page 105 - 106) he
wants to summon. He may choose to
summon a fying demon, which will
make the summoning more diffcult.
All demons hate the lower beings that
summon them, but will not be able to
harm them if the summoning ritual
succeeds. Summoned demons can only
attack someone when their summoner
tells them to or if they are attacked
themselves.
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Orders: A demon can not return to its
own level of existence until it has per-
formed a number of orders for its sum-
moner. The number of orders equals
the summoners IN/2. Demons always
understand the language of their sum-
moner.
The orders may be simple questions,
but could also be complex instructions
such as:
Follow the road to the next village (or-
der 1) and destroy anyone whom you
encounter on the road (order 2).
If the demon is released by his sum-
moner before the spell duration (IN x 2
hours) ends, or if it has fulflled all its
orders, it will instantly return to its own
plane of existence.
Summoning circles: To summon a de-
mon, a summoning circle is always
needed. This can be hastily scrawled on
the foor or may be meticulously drawn
over long hours.
The more work that is put into a sum-
moning circle, the higher the chance of
a successful invocation:
Each summoning circle has a summon-
ing bonus (SB), which facilitates the
check for summoning spells.
SUMMONING CIRCLE DRAWING SB
Hastily scribbled within
one combat round
-2
Made within a few minutes +0
Each hour spent drawing
(max. IN hours)
+1
Drawn with blood +2
Drawn at night +2
Putting thirteen burning
candles around the circle
+1
More modifcations to
the fnished circle
SB
Specifc demon known
by name
+2
Daemon can fy -BOD/2*
Summoning chant after
drawing (max. IN/2 rounds)
+1/rd
Sacrifce an intelligent being +BOD**
* Demons BOD
** Victims BOD
Example:
A greater demon (BOD 7, AU 3 = SM
-10), with fight (BOD 7 / 2 = 3.5,
rounded up to 4), would give a result-
ing SM of -14 to the summoning.
A summoner with IN 8 could minimize
this penalty by drawing the summon-
ing circle for a maximum of 8 hours
(+8) at night (+2) and lighting 13 can-
dles around the circle (+2).
If he chanted for 4 (IN/2) rounds prior
to the actual summoning, the resulting
spell modifer would amount to +2 (=
-14 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 4).
Failed summoning: A demon is sum-
moned even if the spell check is failed.
The summoned demon will not be un-
der the control of his summoner and
may act freely. A demon conjured by a
failed summoning has but one goal: to
destroy its summoner immediately, and
thereby return to its own plane of exis-
tence. Otherwise it would have to wait
for the spells duration to expire, which
is not even remotely acceptable.
Light are not able to use this spell.
SUMMON
ELEMENTAL
10 16
Price: 920GP
SM: -Elemental Level x 5
Duration: IN hours
Effect: This spell summons an elemen-
tal from its plane of existence. There are
four varieties of this spell, one separate
spell for each element (earth, fre, air,
water). All elementals (see pages 108 -
110) exist in three different levels of ele-
mental (I-III), between which the caster
may choose freely. All elementals loathe
the lower beings that summon them,
but will not be able to harm them if the
summoning ritual succeeds. Summoned
elementals can only attack someone if
their summoner orders them to or if
they are themselves attacked.
Orders: An elemental can not return to
its own level of existence until it has ex-
ecuted a number of orders for its sum-
moner. The number of orders equals
the summoners IN/2. Elementals al-
ways understand the language of their
summoner.
The orders may be only simple ques-
tions, but could also be complex
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instructions such as: Move to the vil-
lage over there (Order 1) and set the
straw roofs on fre (order 2).
If the elemental is released before the
spell duration ends or when it has ful-
flled all its orders, it will immediately
return to its own plane of existence.
Every hour there is also a chance of 1-5
in D20 that it will break free and disap-
pear immediately.
Elemental portal: To summon an el-
emental, a form of its element is needed
to serve as a portal from the elemental
plane. The caster may not summon fre
or air elementals when submerged, but
may summon water elementals. The
portal size defnes how many levels of
elementals may be summoned. The
sum of levels is freely distributable on
summoning.
For example, a camp fre may be used to
summon one elemental of level II, two
elementals of level I or just one elemen-
tal of level I. The level sum of the sum-
moned elementals multiplied by 5 is the
summoning penalty to the SM. The size
of the elemental portal gives a bonus to
the spell check.
ELEMENTAL PORTAL LEVEL
Fire: Candle fame up to torch I
Fire: Campfre II
Fire: Blaze / lava III
Earth: Soil / gravel / sand I
Earth: Rock / boulder II
Earth: Stone mounds or larger III
Water: Puddle / rain / barrel of
water
I
Water: Fountain / pond / lake II
Water: River / sea / lake III
Air: Light breeze / Windy
weather
I
Air: Stormy II
Air: Thunderstorm III
SIZE OF ELEMENTAL PORTAL ** SB
Per m fre-/lava-/water area +1*
Per m soil / rock / air +1*
* May not exceed IN of the summoner
** This size is also used when determin-
ing elemental combat factors - see page
110
Failed summoning: An elemental
is summoned even if the spell check is
failed. The summoned elemental will
not be under the control of its sum-
moner and may act freely. An elemental
conjured by a failed summoning has but
one goal - to destroy its summoner im-
mediately and thereby return to its own
plane of existence. Otherwise it would
have to wait for the spells duration to
expire, which is totally out of the ques-
tion.
TELEKINESIS

6 8
Price: 260GP
SM: -1 per (Level x 5) kg weight
Effect: This spell allows the caster to
foat an inanimate object with a speed
of 1m per round of combat, as long as
he continuously concentrates (counts as
a full action).
TELEPORT

20 10 10
Price: 920GP
SM: -1 per companion
Duration: Instant
Distance: Touch
Effect: This spell teleports the Mage
and up to IN companions to a loca-
tion known to the caster. If the caster
has been there only once and knows
the place only vaguely, the CTN of the
spell is halved. On a teleport fumble,
the characters appear in an object (un-
der the surface, in a nearby tree) and
will receive D20 undefendable damage
(2D20, if the target location is known
only vaguely).
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TERRIFY
!

5 9 7
Price: 300GP
SM: -(MND+IN)/2 of each target
Effect: If successful, affected targets
panic and fee as quickly as possible.
They may return only after the spell du-
ration ends. No more targets than the
Mages level will be effected.
The effect ends instantly if the feeing
target suffers damage.
THROW VOICE

2 3
Price: 60GP
SM: -1 per 10m distance
Distance: Self
Effect: The caster can throw his voice
to a point up to IN x 10 meters away (as-
suming a clear line of sight).
This point may be an unoccupied spot
in the room or even a piece of clothing
on a person.
Everyone within hearing distance of
this point can hear the caster.
TIME STOP

15 20
Price: 2130GP
SM: -5
Duration: Check result in combat
rounds
Distance: Self
Effect: The Mage stops the fow of time
until the spell duration ends or he suf-
fers or deals damage.
Other objects and beings can not be
moved - they are frozen rigid in time.
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TRANSFORMATION
!

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Price: 420GP
SM: -2
Duration: Check result/2 in hours
Distance: Self
Effect: The caster takes on the appear-
ance of another person belonging to his
race and of the same gender.
If the caster tries to imitate a specifc
person, which he knows only in passing
or has only seen from a distance, he is
prone to errors. Friends of the imitated
person may see through the spell with a
successful perception check.
Undead creatures, etc. can not be fooled
by this effect as it is purely optical.
VAPORIZE
20 18
Price: 2230GP
Duration: Instant
Distance: IN meters
Effect: The water within the targets
body boils with incredible heat.
As the damage is done from within the
target, the target rolls for defense with-
out any armor bonus. This spell does
three times the check result damage.
Targets with little water in their make-
up, such as fre elementals and skel-
etons, are not valid targets for this spell.
WALL OF STONE

10 14
Price: 920GP
SM: -2
Duration: Instant
Effect: The Mage creates a permanent
stone wall of up to 1 meter x IN meters x
IN meters proportions.
The stone wall must be on solid ground
and must appear in empty space.
The Wall of Stone has a defense equal to
three times the Mages level if someone
wants to penetrate it by force. Each and
every cubic meter of the Wall of Stone
has HP equal to the casters level.
WATER WALKING

5 9 9
Price: 150GP
SM: +0
Duration: IN hours
Distance: Touch
Effect: The spell target may walk on
water as if on solid ground for a number
of rounds equal to the check result. The
spell target may freely decide when to
activate the spell effect once it has been
cast on him. If the spell has not been
activated with IN hours of casting, it ex-
pires harmlessly.
WEAPON OF LIGHT

7 8
Price: 220GP
SM: +0
Effect: The targeted weapon shines
with the sacred power of light.
The following effects are only applicable
if a character with the talent Servant of
Light uses the weapon:
For the duration of the spell, the weap-
ons WB is increased by 1 and its dam-
age is considered magical.
Each time the weapon causes damage,
the Defense of the weapons user is in-
creased by 1.
This effect ends when the spell dura-
tion expires or if the character drops the
weapon.
Weapon of Light can not be combined
with Scorching Blade, Arctic Weapon or
Shadow Blade.
Characters with the talent Servants of
Darkness may not use this spell.
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EQUIPMENT
As a rule of thumb, indicates
if a commodity is usually avail-
able in (H)amlets or trading posts,
in (V)illages or maybe only in large
(C)ities. Other goods are available only
in (E)lven or (D)warven settlements.
All listed prices are to be halved when
the characters try to sell goods to mer-
chants or other people (because they are
used).
Bad quality halves the indicated price,
while exceedingly good quality doubles
it.
ON THE ROAD PRICE
Backpack H 2GP
Bear Trap (MAT 30) V 10GP
Blanket, warm, travel H 5SP
Carriage (4 wheels) H 35GP
Cart (2 wheels) H 15GP
Climbing gear H 1GP
Coach Trip (per day) V 15SP
Compass V 35GP
Daily Ration (3 Meals*) H 5SP
Fishing Line and Hook H 2SP
Rope (10m) H 1GP
Rowing boat (2 persons) H 25GP
Ships passage (per day) V 1SP
Shoulder Bag H 5SP
Tent (2 Persons) V 4GP
Water Skin (5 Liter) H 5SP
* an adult needs 3 meals per day
AT THE TAVERN PRICE
Company V 5+ SP
Opulent meal
(per person)
H 5GP
Goblet of Wine H 2CP
Meal in an Inn H 5CP- 5SP
Mug of Ale H 1CP
ACCOMMODATION PRICE
Dormitory 2CP
Room (per person) 2SP-2GP
Stable Place 5CP
1 GOLD = 10 SILVER = 100 COPPER
AT THE MERCHANTS PRICE
Blanket H 1SP
Cutlery, metal H 4GP
Cutlery, wooden H 2SP
Healing Herbs* H 25SP
Hourglass V 10GP
Ink (for 50 pages) H 2GP
Leather Cup H 1SP
Parchment, sheet H 5SP
Perfume **
(50 applications)
V 5GP
Pipe H 5SP
Pot/Pan H 1GP
Quill H 1SP
Sack H 8SP
Smoke Herbs (5 pipes) H 1SP
Soap (1 piece) H 5SP
Tankard H 1GP
Tea (10 cups) H 5CP
Weapon Paste*** V 5SP
Wooden Cup H 2SP
* CTN 10: 1-10 heals HP as die result,
11+ no healing effect
** Gives +1 for 4 hours to all tests
regarding social interaction with
anyone who might be interested
*** Adds 1 to WB; lasts D20 melee
attacks or is enough for D20
missiles for ranged attacks
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ILLUMINATION PRICE
Candle, tallow (burns 6h) H 1CP
Candle, wax (burns 10h) H 2CP
Firewood (bundle) H 1CP
Lantern Oil (burns 4h) H 5CP
Lantern H 5GP
Lantern, Bullseye H 8GP
Steel, Flint & Tinder H 5CP
Torch (burns 2h, WB +1) H 1CP
IN THE TEMPLE PRICE
Bandages** 1SP
Healing Potion
(heals D20 HP)
10GP
Healing Spell (cost per 1 HP) 1SP*
Holy Water (1/2 Liter) 1SP
Pendant with Holy Symbol 1GP
Restoration (Spell) 100GP*
Resurrection (Spell) 500GP*
* Required Donation if the PC is
unknown or unpopular
** Catching breath +1 or natural
healing +1
MOUNTS PRICE
Camel (in desert regions) V 175GP
Pony H 30GP
Riding Horse H 75GP
Saddle / Saddlebag H 5+/4GP
Shimmersteed* E 1000GP
War Hog** D 500GP
Warhorse V 400GP
* Setting option: Only tolerates
elven riders
** Setting option: The dwarven
alternative to ponies
LOCKS PRICE
Simple (LV: 0) H 1GP
Good (LV: 2) H 5GP
Solid (LV: 4) V 10GP
Masterwork (LV: 8) V 50GP
Dwarven made (LV: 12) C 250GP
LV = Lock Value (see page 89)
MAGIC SERVICES PRICE
Identify Magic Item 5GP
Identify Magic Potion 5SP
Magic Service (e.g.
Teleport)
Spell
Price/2
MISCELLANEOUS PRICE
Crowbar (WB +1) H 15SP
Deck of cards V 1GP
Lock pick V 1GP
Handcuffs* V 8GP
Toolset V 5GP
Wooden Die (6 - sided) H 2CP
* Price increases with lock complexity
ANIMALS PRICE
Cat H 1SP
Chicken H 2CP
Cow H 10GP
Dog H 1GP
Donkey H 8GP
Hawk V 500GP
Ox H 15GP
Pig H 3GP
Sheep H 2GP
Songbird (with cage) V 5GP
CONSTRUCT DWELLING PRICE
1m of land (if for sale) 25GP
Door, reinforced 20GP
Door, simple 5GP
Fence, timber, 1m wide,
1m high
2GP
Gate 60GP
Glass Window 25GP
House (1 story, stone) 50GP/m
House (1 story, timber
framing)
20GP/m
House (1 story, timber) 25GP/m
Keep (1 story, stone) 250GP/m
Palisade, wooden,
1m wide, 3m high
5GP
Stone wall,
1m wide, 3m high
15GP
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ARMOR AV SPECIAL PRICE
Chainmail 2 Movement Rate -0.5 V 10GP
Leather Armor* 1 H 4GP
Leather Vambrace
and Greaves
1 H 4GP
Metal Helmet 1 Initiative -1 H 6GP
Plate Greaves 1 Movement Rate -0.5 V 8GP
Plate Vambrace 1 Movement Rate -0.5 V 7GP
Plate Armor* 3 Movement Rate -1 V 50GP
Robe 0 H 1GP
Runic Robe 0 Aura +1 V 8GP
Shield, Metal 1 Movement Rate -0.5 H 8GP
Shield, Tower 2 Movement Rate -1 V 15GP
Shield, Wooden** 1 H 1GP
WEAPONS WB SPECIAL PRICE
Axe(2h) 3 Initiative -2 H 7GP
Battle Flail*** 3 Initiative -4, Opponent Defense -4 V 16GP
Bow, elven (2h)* 3 Initiative +1 E 75GP
Bow, long (2h)* 2 Initiative +1 V 10GP
Bow, short (2h) 1 Initiative +1 H 6GP
Brass knuckles 0 V 1GP
Club** 1 H 2SP
Crossbow, heavy (2h) 3 Initiative -4, Opponent Defense -2 V 15GP
Crossbow, light (2h) 2 Initiative -2 H 8GP
Dagger 0 Initiative +1 H 2GP
Dwarven Axe(2h) 3 Initiative -1, Opponent Defense -2 D 60GP
Flail 2 Initiative -2 H 8GP
Great Axe (2h)* 4 Initiative -6, Opponent Defense -4 C 20GP
Halberd (2h)** 2 Initiative -2; typical city guard V 4GP
Hammer 1 Opponent Defense -1 H 7GP
Hatchet 1 H 6GP
Lance** +1/+4 Only trot (WB+1) or gallop (WB+4) V 2GP
Mace/Morningstar 1 Opponent Defense -1 H 7GP
Quarterstaff (2h)** 1 Targeted Spell Casting +1 H 5SP
Sling 0 Distance modifer -1 per 2m H 1SP
Spear**** 1 Usable for melee or ranged combat H 1GP
Sword, broad 1 Opponent Defense -2 H 8GP
Sword, long 2 Values also apply to Heavy Scimitar H 7GP
Sword, short 1 Values also apply to Light Scimitar H 6GP
Throwing Knife 0
Distance -1 per 2m, can be used in
melee
H 2GP
Two-handed Sword (2h)* 3 Initiative -2, Opponent Defense -4 H 10GP
Unarmed 0 Opponent Defense +5 - -
War Hammer (2h) 3 Initiative -4 H 6GP
* Too unwieldy for dwarves because of size
** Breaks on MAT fumble
*** Character hits self when fumbling on melee attack (no fumble on hitting yourself)
**** Breaks on RAT fumble
* For a mount, use price *3
** Breaks on defense fumble
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GAME MASTERING
Dungeonslayers is a very intense sys-
tem - characters may chop down hordes
of enemies, but they may also meet their
makers rather swiftly. Let us therefore
not begrudge them their glory!
Whether you prefer the thrill of dun-
geon battles and crunching fghts or to
travel through wilderness or the inves-
tigation of unsolved murders and in-
trigues in city-based adventures - Dun-
geonslayers is suited to all campaign
styles.
DUNGEONS
A dungeon consists of various mysteri-
ous vaults that are full of traps, secret
passages, monsters and plenty of trea-
sure.
The Unwritten Laws of Dungeonsmith-
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come harder and harder the further
away from the entrance one is.
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DUNGEONS
DUNGEON PLANNING
The classic dungeon is generally per-
ceived as a dark, mysterious con-
struction full of nasty enemies. But
effectively, it is a collection of various
adjoining rooms that could be a lot of
things:
Abandoned mines, ancient burial
mounds, sewer canals under a city,
gloomy graveyard catacombs, whole
castles, a wizards tower or even the
cargo hold of a galley.
THE DUNGEON ARCHITECTS
First determine who it was that origi-
nally built the dungeon. How long ago
was it built? What happened to its
builders or their successors if they are
no longer around? All these questions
give the dungeon some history and
authenticity. They provide hints in re-
lation to the architecture and the gen-
eral appearance of the dungeon. Is it a
coarsely carved cave or a complicated
system of richly ornamented passage-
ways displaying the skilful art of the
fnest Dwarven stonemasons, created
over many decades and after extensive
previous planning?
Why is the entrance where it is? Is
there a rear exit? Would it make any
sense? The arrangement of the rooms
is also important - nobody builds a
dungeon where the treasure vault is
located right at the entrance, followed
by unprotected dormitories and fnally
the guard rooms.
In this respect it might be quite helpful
(and uncover logical mistakes) to take
a mental tour of the dungeon and fol-
low the everyday routes and routines of
its (former) inhabitants.
THE DUNGEON STRUCTURE
An interesting dungeon should never
have a linear structure but always fea-
ture some junctions or crossroads.
This offers more tactical options, cre-
ates dynamics and increases suspense
(But what if something comes up from
behind?) - having the choice of only
one route is no choice at all.
While there may be areas which are
somewhat connected by a line, ev-
ery larger dungeon should provide the
characters with choices and alterna-
tive routes. It may also be possible for
certain areas to only become accessible
after certain things have been done in
other areas or if a special key was
found.
DUNGEON DANGERS
Is the dungeon currently occupied? By
whom? Since when and why? Where
do the dungeon dwellers get their
supplies? Finally, determine whether
there will be any encounters past the
entrance. Are they located at fxed
way points or do they patrol certain
routes at frequent intervals? What sort
of traps are there? And where does it
make sense to place them? A trip wire
right outside the privy in an inhab-
ited dungeon does not really make any
sense and a troll cave should probably
not feature magic fre devices.
THE DUNGEON BACKGROUND
Unless the characters come across
the dungeon by chance, they are often
brought there by rumors or as part of
a quest. It doesnt matter what their
motive is - killing a monster, rescuing
a fair maiden or fnding a legendary ar-
tifact - the authenticity of the dungeon
hinges frst and foremost on one thing:
Why has the dungeon been waiting for
the characters? Why has no one else
done this before?
For example, a fortifed city or a heav-
ily manned garrison will probably not
have waited around for a group of he-
roes comes along to fnally get rid of
the footpads who made camp in the
nearby ruins.
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DUNGEONS
LIGHT & SIGHT
Bad lighting, thick fog or heavy rain
may affect sight. All checks that require
sight become more diffcult and are de-
creased by 2. Checks for characters that
are in complete darkness (or which are
affected by magic spells such as Blind)
are decreased by 8 if their actions are
dependant on light to be performed.
The following table indicates the area
that is effectively lit by a light source:
LIGHT SOURCE LIGHT DIAMETER
Candle 5m
Torch/Lantern 10m
Camp Fire 15m
DARK & NIGHT VISION
Because of their innate Darkvision,
Dwarves can see in complete darkness,
while the elven Night Vision still re-
quires a certain minimum level of light
(a starlit night sky, for example).
LITTLE LIGHT DARKNESS
Elves as daylight 0m
Humans 10m 0m
Dwarves as daylight 50m
DOORS & WALLS
Dungeonslayers can kick in doors and,
provided they have the right weapons
or tools, strike holes and openings into
walls (see page 88).
DOORS KICK IN LV
Normal +0 0
Reinforced -4 4
WALLS DEFENSE HP
Clay wall 15 10
Framework 20 15
Timber wall 25 15
Stone wall 40 25
Gate 30 20
DESTRUCTIBLE DUNGEONS
Collapsing tunnel roofs or walls on
opponents underneath them, brings
even more action and fun to a fght.
But these mechanisms should be
used sparingly (1 to 2 areas every few
dungeons is quite suffcient). Other-
wise players will get used to them too
quickly.
When the characters enter a location
where roof or wall collapsing is pos-
sible, a Perception check (free action)
modifed by , is made in order to
identify where X damage must be
caused (

; direct damage) so as to
cause a collapse in the hatched area.
If there is a collapse, it is determined
by way of check (CTN: ) for every
character within the affected area
( ) if they are affected and how much
damage will be suffered.
Example:
The coarsely carved room shown in
the above illustration has two areas
that are in danger of collapsing. Char-
acters might notice them (free action)
on entering the room.
To do so, they roll two Perception
checks, one with a bonus of +4 (for the
ceiling above column X1) and one with
a huge bonus of +8 (for the cracked
wall segment X2).
If 7 points damage are caused to the
column and only 4 points of damage to
the wall segment, the respective areas
will immediately collapse. All charac-
ters within the hatched collapse area
must roll a damage check; in case of
the column against CTN 15 and in case
of the wall segment against CTN 40.
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SLAYER HAZARDS
SLAYER HAZARDS
Apart from monsters, Dungeonslayers
may also face many other risks:
TRAPS
Every decent dungeon needs some
proper, well-placed traps that must be
discovered and disarmed (see page 88),
if the characters wish to avoid the traps
Attack. Traps typically have a Mask-
ing Value (MV) between 0 and 8 which
modifes Perception checks.
TYPICAL TRAPS
Pit Trap (MV: 0-8)
Deals falling damage (see page
83). May also deal extra dam-
age from spears (Melee Attack =
height of fall x 3) or acid.
Poison Needle (MV: 4-8)
These traps are often used to se-
cure chests and the like and at-
tack with poison (see page 83).
Falling Rocks (MV: 0-8)
These traps attack with falling
rocks that have a typical Check
Target Number of between 11
and 30 (CTN: 10+D20).
Spear Traps (MV: 0-8)
One or more spears ejected from
walls or the ceiling - triggered by
pressure tiles or trip wires - with
Melee Attack 15 or higher.
FIRE & ACID
With few exceptions - such as the magic
spell Fireball or the breath of a dragon
- a normal Defense roll is made against
fre and acid damage.
If the acid attack roll is a Coup, a ran-
dom non-magical piece of armor be-
longing to the target will be destroyed.
SIZE OF FIRE DAMAGE/RD
Torch (like club) Attack Result
Burning cloth* D20
Camp fre D20
Through burning
building
2D20
Inferno (no defense!) 2D20
Wet clothes -D20
Protective blanket* -D20
ACID QUANTITY DAMAGE/RD
Acid splash Attack Result
Bucket load D20
Full body 2D20
Immersed (no De-
fense!)
2D20
* Burns for 15 points of damage or until
extinguished (full action)

DROWNING
Submerged characters (see page 92) are
able to hold their breath for BOD+CO
rounds. They sink at a rate of 2m per
round without the talent Swim.
Once this period of time is over, they
must successfully roll BOD+CO every
round, otherwise their breath runs out
and they start to drown.
Drowning characters suffer D20 dam-
age points per round against which
normal Defense can be rolled - but
excluding any AV bonuses granted by
their armor.
Drowned characters that have been
dead for no longer than BOD x 2
combat rounds can be revived with
MND+DX+Education+Caregiver check
or with healing magic.
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DAMAGE FROM EXHAUSTION
Characters may suffer exhaustion dam-
age due to extreme environment condi-
tions or a lack of food.
It is not possible to roll Defense against
damage from exhaustion, nor is it pos-
sible to cure it by magic (except Resto-
ration).
Only appropriate countermeasures
(cooling or warming, eating etc.) may
remedy this.
CAUSE HP LOSS
Extreme heat/coldness 1 per day
No food 2 per day
No water 5 per day
DAMAGE FROM FALLS
Dungeonslayers occasionally take deep
falls. The damage suffered from falls
corresponds to the height of the fall x3
(e.g. Damage 12 in case of a 4m fall)
against which a Defense roll is permis-
sible.
RANDOM ENCOUNTERS
Useful against occasional bouts of
boredom, random encounters may add
some momentum to a dungeon run that
may even surprise the GM.
Apart from the standard method of roll-
ing dice to determine whether a random
encounter takes place at certain time
intervals or depending on the current
fow of the story, Dungeonslayers also
utilizes fxed way points in its adven-
tures that lead to random encounters
once the player characters reach these
points.
The outcome of random encounters
should be individually tailored to the
respective dungeon and should, if pos-
sible - also include positive encounters.
POISON
Poisons that are stored in airtight con-
tainers can be added to drinks, mixed
into food, spread onto blades or applied
to arrows and crossbow bolts. They do,
however, then lose their effect after a
maximum of D20 x 10 minutes.
Weapons that have poison applied to
them must frst hit an enemy and cause
damage before the poison can take ef-
fect. The poison on a weapon will be-
come useless after one successful attack.
BECOMING AWARE OF POISONING
Someone who was secretly poisoned
(through food, for example) may roll
MND+IN+Alertness in order to detect
the poison. This CTN is reduced by the
Masking Value (MV) of the poison.
DAMAGE CAUSED BY POISON
Poisons that cause damage roll an at-
tack or cause a fxed amount of damage.
Not every poison allows for a Defense
roll (armor excluded) in order to reduce
the damage.
SLEEP AND PARALYZING POISONS
The poisoned character must success-
fully roll BOD+CO+Endurance, other-
wise he will be put out of action by the
poison. Every additional dose lowers
the CTN of the poisoned character by
1, but also the MV of the poison (which
may lead to a bonus in a check to detect
the poison).
DAMAGE POISONS PRICE
Dice Damage 4GP per Attack +1
Fixed Damage 25GP per 1 Damage
No Defense Costs x 4
OTHER POISONS PRICE
Sleep Poison
100GP per D20
-BOD Minutes
Paralysis Poison
60GP per D20
-BOD rounds
ALL POISONS PRICE
Masking Value +10% per +1
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TRAVEL & TRANSPORT
TRAVEL & TRANSPORT
The following table specifes the average
distance a group will travel in 12 hours
(including breaks), depending on their
average speed of transport, the terrain
and other circumstances:
ON LAND PER 12H PLAIN ROUGH
On foot/cart 40km 25km
Yoke of oxen 30km -
Horse (walk) 55km 35km
Horse (trot) 80km 55km
Horse (gallop) 100km* -
Coach 85km -
* Takes (15-MOB) hours, after (BOD/2)
hours check BOD+CO every 15 minutes
(30 minutes in trot), otherwise horse
dies.
ON A RIVER/12H UPSTREAM DOWNSTREAM
Raft 15km 50km
Canoe 25km 80km
Fishing boat 40km 130km
Rowing boat 80km 180km
ON SEA 12H WEATHER
Raft 25 (D20-10) x 10%
Rowing boat 90 (D20-5) x 10%
Sailing boat 100 (D20-10) x 15%
Warship 130 (D20-5) x 15%
TRANSPORT
Vehicles and ships have individual
speeds. Carts, carriages, coaches and
other land vehicles on open plain with-
out a road move at only half the normal
speed. Carts cannot move at all in rough
terrain.
On the open sea, speed is determined by
the wind and weather.
HORSE JOURNEYS
Characters that do not have the talent
Riding can only ride a horse at walk
speed (= Movement Rate x 1) without
getting into trouble. While they cannot
gallop at all, they may attempt to trot
with a successful Riding check once ev-
ery hour.
If a character has learned the Riding
talent, he will have no problem riding
his horse in a trot (= Movement Rate x
1.5) and even to gallop for a number of
hours that is equal to half the BOD value
of the mount (Movement Rate x 2).
This period is halved in rough terrain
and galloping is not possible in diff-
cult terrain. If a mount is forced to gal-
lop longer than the permitted period of
time, it will have to successfully pass a
BOD+CO check once every hour, other-
wise it will die of exhaustion.
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TRAVEL SPEED (OPTIONAL)
If a higher degree of realism, exact in-
formation in case of a hot pursuit or if
time is of the essence, the following,
more detailed rules may be used.
TERRAIN
When not travelling on an open plain
or on a road, but through forests or
hilly regions for example, you will be in
rough terrain.
Diffcult terrain, on the other hand,
includes wooded hills, treacherous
swamps or jagged mountain land-
scapes.
HEAVILY LOADED CHARACTERS
While it is possible to quickly drop
backpacks and bags while in combat,
the load carried does affect the travel
speed.
Characters carrying a heavy load (such
as treasure chests, stolen statues or
even an injured mate) travel at half of
their normal travel speed.
Mounts carrying more than one fully
equipped rider are also considered
heavily loaded.
ACTUAL TRAVEL SPEED
The following table shows how many
kilometers can be traveled in one
hour depending on terrain.
Movement Rate is always based on the
slowest member of the travel party.
Mounted characters always use the
Movement Rate of their mount.
MR PLAINS ROUGH DIFFICULT
1.5m 1.6 km/h 1.1 km/h 0.5 km/h
2m 2.2 km/h 1.4 km/h 0.7 km/h
2.5m 2.7 km/h 1.8 km/h 0.9 km/h
3m 3.2 km/h 2.2 km/h 1.1 km/h
3.5m 3.8 km/h 2.5 km/h 1.3 km/h
4m 4.3 km/h 2.9 km/h 1.4 km/h
4.5m 4.9 km/h 3.2 km/h 1.6 km/h
5m 5.4 km/h 3.6 km/h 1.8 km/h
5.5m 5.9 km/h 4.0 km/h 2.0 km/h
6m 6.5 km/h 4.3 km/h 2.2 km/h
6.5m 7.0 km/h 4.7 km/h 2.3 km/h
7m 7.6 km/h 5.0 km/h 2.5 km/h
7.5m 8.1 km/h 5.4 km/h 2.7 km/h
8m 8.6 km/h 5.8 km/h 2.9 km/h
8.5m 9.2 km/h 6.1 km/h 3.1 km/h
9m 9.7 km/h 6.5 km/h 3.2 km/h
9.5m 10.3 km/h 6.8 km/h 3.4 km/h
10m 10.8 km/h 7.2 km/h 3.6 km/h
SPEED MARCH
In a rush, characters may attempt to
cover as much distance as possible by
jogging.
By doing this, it is possible once daily to
increase the travel speed by 50%
for a number of hours that is equal to
half the BOD value.
However, the remaining travel speed
will be halved for half the time spent
jogging.
FORCED MARCH
A typical journeying party travels an av-
erage of 12 hours per day while resting
for a total of 2 hours (i.e. 10 hours net
travel time per day).
Characters and mounts travelling
more than 10 hours per day must roll
BOD+CO for every additional hour. If
they are unsuccessful, they suffer one
point exhaustion damage, which can
only be regenerated through natural
sleep.
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LANGUAGES 6 ALPHABETS - AWARDING XP
LANGUAGES & ALPHABETS
In order to understand a text, it is nec-
essary to have the ability to read the
letters in which it was written (its al-
phabet) and to have knowledge of the
language used by the author. Languages
differ from culture to culture and are
determined by the respective setting.
Sometimes various languages share
the same alphabet. At the outset, every
character masters two languages and is
possibly also able to read and write the
associated alphabet, provided that his
starting MND value is 6 or higher (see
page 6).
It is possible to learn a new language
or a new alphabet for 1 Progress Point,
provided, however, that there is suf-
fcient time and that appropriate study
facilities are available.
Setting Option:
Elven letters and Dwarven runes are
well protected in many settings. They
will therefore not be simply disclosed to
other races.
MANUFACTURING GOODS
Characters with the talent Artisan are
able to produce and repair items, pro-
vided that they have learned the respec-
tive craft (see page 19) - for example
bows and arrows in case of a bowyer or
fetcher. Production costs exactly half of
the usual price of the goods and takes:
Production costs in Gold x 10
in Hours
1 + rank in Artisan
A repair (where still possible) does
normally not incur any costs and takes
only one quarter of this time. Subse-
quently, if the character manages a suc-
cessful MND+DX+Artisan roll, the pro-
duction or repair has been successful.
If production takes place without a
workshop (-8) or without the right tools
(-4), the check will be more diffcult.
AWARDING EXPERIENCE POINTS
Characters can earn experience points
in various ways. The following guide-
lines should be applied in rewarding
experience points:
POINTS FOR OPPONENTS
The XP for killed or outwitted enemies
corresponds to the total XP of all en-
emies, divided by the number of char-
acters involved.
Example:
Five Dungeonslayers kill 10 Goblin
Fighters worth 20 XP each. After-
wards, every character receives 40 XP
(200/5).
POINTS FOR QUESTS
If clearly defned adventure objectives
(fnd the Elven artifact, kill the bad guy
etc.) have been achieved, players should
be rewarded with at least one quarter of
all enemy XP.
Example:
The quest Extinguish the Goblin Gang
is now complete and each Dungeon-
slayer receives 10 EP (40/4).
POINTS FOR ROLEPLAYING
Atmospheric, entertaining and in-char-
acter roleplaying should be rewarded.
Per situation, a character may earn up
to Level x 2 XP.
Example:
A Level 5 character may earn up to 10
XP per situation by good roleplay.
OTHER POINTS AWARDS
Good ideas, clever approaches to prob-
lems, overcoming traps and completed
adventure stages should be rewarded
with 5-25 XP; characters should receive
1 XP for every dungeon room they have
entered or for every 10 kilometers trav-
eled.
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EXTENDED CHECKS
This section provides more detailed
rules and covers typical checks that
may be required during a game of Dun-
geonslayers.
Any talent which may add a bonus to a
check in certain situations are also in-
cluded.
APPRAISE TREASURE (MND+IN)
Appraise
A character would often like to know the
value of an item that has been found be-
fore selling it.
The Game Master should roll the check
secretly on behalf of the player:
In case of failure, the character miscal-
culates the value of the item by 10% per
point that the roll result is higher than
the CTN.
In case of uneven rolls, the character
believes the value to be lower, in case
of even rolls, he believes it to be higher
than the actual value.
CLIMB (MOB+ST)
Acrobat, Master Climber
When climbing, characters move at half
their movement rate. A climbing check
will be necessary for every MOB x 2 me-
ters a character wishes to climb.
In case of failure, the character may
retry; he only falls when a Fumble is
rolled after reaching the halfway point
(see page 83) and if he is not secured.
SURFACE CTN
Tree +0 to +8
Smooth wall -8
Good grip +8
Coarse stone wall +2
Sloping -8 to +8
Rugged rock +4
OTHER MODIFIERS CTN
Arm/leg injured each -8
Pitons +2
Wet surface -4
Rope +8
Stormy -2
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COMMUNICATE (MND+DX)
Education
This is the attempt to make oneself un-
derstood by way of gestures and sounds.
The character will receive a bonus of +1
per language he can speak.
DECIPHER SCRIPT (MND+IN)
Alertness, Education
In order to be able to decipher an an-
cient, weathered inscription, characters
must know the respective language and
its alphabet (see page 86).
DEFY POISON (BOD+CO)
Endurance
A successful BOD+CO roll allows char-
acters to avoid the effects of a poison.
rank in Endurance. However, in case of
particularly dangerous poisons, a Defy
Poison check is not permitted.
Setting Option:
In many settings, Dwarves are consid-
ered a tough race and receive a bonus
of +2 against poison.
DISABLE TRAPS (MND+DX)
Thievery
Once a character knows the location of a
trap (i.e. a successful Perception check),
he can attempt to disarm it.
If the check fails, the trap will be trig-
gered with appropriate consequences.
FEAT OF STRENGTH (BOD+ST)
Brutal Blow, Devastating Strike
A character that wants to kick in a door,
bend iron bars or force open a chest,
performs a Feat of Strength.
FLIRT (MND+AU)
Charming
If a person seeks to impress someone
with a likeable appearance and suit-
able compliments, he or she must roll
MND+AU. Modifers differ depending
on the gender of the firting character:
FLIRTING-MODIFIERS MALE FEMALE
Other race -8 -8
Provocative clothing -2 +4
Bloodstained -2 -4
Bad breath -4 -2
Perfume +1 +1
Generous +1 -2
Untidy -4 -2
HAGGLE (MND+IN/+AU)
Charming, Rascal
During negotiations - irrespective of
whether in relation to market prices,
quest rewards or wars - comparative
rolls (see page 37) must be rolled -
words spoken at the gaming table may
give a modifer of -8 to +8. Either IN or
AU may be used, depending on which
value is higher.
A successful Haggle check would, how-
ever, never cause a person to enter into
a deal if the terms of this deal were to be
totally unacceptable to that person.
During trading deals, it may therefore
be helpful to determine in advance how
high or low the parties involved would
go.
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HIDE (MOB+AG)
Stealth
A creature that is in hiding - e.g. to es-
cape from pursuers, or in order to way-
lay someone - rolls a comparative check
(see page 37) against the Perception
checks of those creatures that he tries
to deceive.
HIDE MODIFIERS CTN
Ideal (underbrush, warehouse) +8
Good (high grass, recess, pillar) +4
Deep shadows +4
Unsuspected hidden creature +4
JUMP (MOB+AG)
Acrobat
If a character wants to do a long jump,
he needs a run-up distance that is equal
to his Movement Rate. If successful, a
character will jump the following dis-
tance:
Movement Rate/2 + Check Result x 10cm
When jumping downwards, it is pos-
sible to jump a distance of
Movement Rate + Check Result x 10cm
without suffering any damage. If there
is an enemy below the character, the
character will be able to attack this en-
emy without taking up an action with
WB+1 while still jumping. If a Jump
check failed, the character will reach
only half the distance and then fall to
the ground.
Setting Option:
Elves receive a bonus of +1 meter to all
jumping distances.
KNOWLEDGE (MND+IN)
Education, Expertise
Whenever applying knowledge to the
analysis of problems or memories in re-
spect of old legends or other questions,
a MND+IN check may be rolled in order
to determine whether a character can
think of a solution.
OPEN LOCK (MND+DX)
Thievery, Lockpicking
Any attempt to open a lock is made
more diffcult by the locks Lock Value
(LV). To open a lock it is necessary to
have a tool, which further modifes the
check as follows:
TOOL CTN
Cutlery, Nail, Small Stick -8
Wire, Needle -4
Lockpicking set -2
Additional lockpicks
(up to IN)
each +1
If the check fails, the character may try
again. However, each subsequent roll
lowers the CTN of this particular lock
by 2. This cumulative, negative modifer
for the lock will only be reset once the
character reaches a new level.
In case of a fumble, the lock will be
damaged and can thereafter only be
opened by brute force.
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PERCEPTION (MND+IN OR 8)
Thievery, Alertness
These checks should be rolled every
time a character has a chance to no-
tice something (drops of blood on the
barmans shirt, the distant murmur of
a river or the smell of trolls in a cave).
If MND+IN should be below 8, a mini-
mum value of 8 will be used.
If characters are searching for traps or
secret doors, the talent Thievery is also
included in the check.
PERCEPTION MODIFIERS CTN
More than obvious (explosion) +8
Obvious (brawl/warning sign) +4
Adverse conditions (great dis-
tance/pouring rain or snow/
crowded streets)
-4
Masking value of a trap (vision) -MV
Door/wall blocking (sound) -2/-8
Distance to sneaking person
(sound)
-1/m
If the characters are not specifcally
looking or listening for something, the
Game Master should roll a secret check.
Setting Option:
In many settings, Elves are attributed
a particularly high level of alertness.
Elves in such settings receive +3 on all
Perception checks.
PERFORMANCE (*)
Acrobat, Education, Charming, Play
Instrument, Master Climber, Lightning
Refexes
A performance may be the recital of a
poem, the performance of a song, a
daredevil act, a simple dance or the like.
The Game Master determines which tal-
ents are involved.
PICK POCKET (MOB+DX)
Thievery, Stealth, Diversion, Pick-
pocket
Pick pocket is a comparative check (see
page 37) against which the victim of the
theft and any witnesses will also roll
Perception checks.
PICK POCKET MODIFIERS CTN
Object of theft carried beneath
clothing
-4
Object of theft carried over
clothing
-2
Object of theft carried in bag +0
Distracting environment +4
READ TRACKS (MND+IN)
Hunter, Alertness
The detection and interpretation of
tracks is affected by many factors:
READ TRACKS CIRCUMSTANCES CTN
Pursued creature has the
Stealth talent
-rank
Age of track (outdoors) -1/6h
Through undergrowth +2
Hard rocky ground -8
Rain, heavy snowfall -1/1h
Dusty +4
Soft ground (mud, snow) +4
Other pursued creatures +1 per 3
The character can only obtain the most
obvious information (Several barefoot-
ed, small humanoids.). Every other de-
tail that the character may wish to learn
requires a further check.
RESIST DISEASE (BOD+CO)
Endurance
Characters can avoid a disease with a
successful BOD+CO roll.
rank in Endurance.
Setting Option:
In many settings, Elves are immune to
all types of disease. Dwarves are often
considered a tough race and therefore
receive a bonus of +2 against diseases.
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RIDE (MOB+AG/+AU)
Riding, Mounted Archer, Beast Master
A mount always moves at one of four
speeds: Standing (Movement Rate 0),
Walk (Movement Rate x 1), Trot (Move-
ment Rate x 1.5) or Gallop (Movement
Rate x 2).
Characters without the Riding talent
must roll a Ride check with MOB+AG or
AU (depending on which value is high-
er) each time they want their mount to
change direction or speed (by one lev-
el); this takes one full action.
Characters that have the Riding talent
can do this without a check and without
using an action.
All characters (including those that have
the Riding talent) must roll a Ride check
which takes up an action if the mount is
to jump over an obstacle or if they want
to change the speed by more than one
level within the same round (to bring a
trotting horse to a halt, for example).
MOUNTED COMBAT
If characters who do not have the
talent Riding wish to attack while
mounted, they must frst roll a suc-
cessful, action-free Ride check. Oth-
erwise, they will not be allowed to at-
tack during this round.
However, if a character does have the
talent Riding, he can attack at any
time while mounted (without a Ride
check).
Depending on the riding speed, the
riders attacks will be further modi-
fed:
SPEED MELEE ATTACK OTHER ATTACKS
Trot +BOD/2* -5
Gallop +BOD* -10
* BOD of the mount
A mounted character attacking an
unmounted enemy receives a bonus
of +1 on the melee attack because of
his elevated position.
It is not possible to attack with two-
handed weapons while mounted.
Only characters mastering the talent
Mounted Archer (see page 29) are
able to use ranged weapons that re-
quire the use of both hands (such as
bows).
SEARCH (MND+IN OR 8)
Thievery, Stealth, Alertness
Someone who searches rooms, looks for
secret drawers in chests or who seeks
signs of secret doors in walls must roll
MND+IN. If MND+IN are less than 8,
the Check Target Number is 8.
The player decides whether he wants to
roll for an individual object only, such
as a cupboard for example, for a wider
wall area or straight away for the whole
location. In case of failure he will, how-
ever, not be able to re-roll the check for
an object that was already included in
the previous search.
PERCEPTION MODIFIERS CTN
Obvious (papers in a drawer) +8
Secret drawer/secret door -4 to -8
Typical hiding place -2
Bad lighting (humans only) -2
Masking value of a trap -MV
SNEAK (MOB+AG)
Stealth
The Sneaking speed is always half the
Movement Rate. It is always a com-
parative check (see page 37) against the
Perception rolls of any enemies present
(such as guards) within a radius of 15 -
MOB meters.
Every MOB meters, another Sneaking
check will be necessary.
SNEAKING MODIFIERS CTN
Ground full of crunching leafs -8
Creaking foor boards -4
Some sounds in the background +4
Noise in the background +8
Any race with the racial ability Fleet-
footed (such as Elves) receive a bonus
of +2 on Sneaking checks.
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START FIRE (MND+DX)
Hunter
In order to start a fre quickly, a charac-
ter must roll a MND+DX check (counts
as a full action). This requires stone,
steel and tinder, which are part of every
characters starting equipment and also
something to set alight.
If successful, a small fame is created by
the character.
SWIMMING (MOB+AG)
Swim
Characters without the Swim talent
must roll a Swimming check for every
round they are in deep water, otherwise
they may go under and start to drown
(see page 82).
SWIMMING CHECK CTN
Calm water 0
Light swell -2
Choppy sea, strong current -4
Stormy sea, raging river -8
Armor (without magic bo-
nuses)
-AV x 2
Characters with the Swim talent can
stay above calm water or light swell
for BOD x 2 hours without getting into
trouble. In case of a choppy sea or a
strong current, only a quarter of this
time is possible.
After this period of time, the character
must then successfully roll BOD+CO+3
per rank in Swim, otherwise he will
start to drown due to exhaustion.
If successful, he must repeat the check
after CO minutes. In case of storms
or raging rivers, even a character with
Swim must roll a check every round.
WAKE UP (MND+IN)
Lightning Refexes, Alertness
Every now and then it may be impor-
tant to determine whether a character
is woken by something. As soon as such
an occasion occurs, MND+IN must be
rolled and modifed in accordance with
the following table.
WAKE-UP CIRCUMSTANCES CTN
Faint noise / whispering /
failed sneaking check
+0
Conversation at normal vol-
ume/sneaking check fumble
+4
Combat noise/loud noise +8
Kicked/shaken until awake +8
Damage suffered autom.
Being the target of a
successful spell
+2
After waking up, characters must roll
a Perception check (without modifca-
tion) in order to fnd their bearings.
If the check is successful, they are able
to act in the same round during which
they woke up.
If their Initiative has already passed, the
situation will be treated as a delayed ac-
tion (see page 41).
WORK MECHANISM (MND+DX/+IN)
Thievery, Artisan, Lockpicking
Merely being aware of a secret door or a
locked chest does not always mean that
the means of opening or circumventing
are self-evident. In such a case, it is still
necessary to identify the hidden switch
or other mechanism with MND+DX in
order to open or work them.
If a particular mechanism depends
more on brains than brawns, the check
is made against MND+IN.
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TREASURE
Even the most imaginatively designed
dungeon is not much fun without de-
cent treasure. This can be simple cures
(dungeons for new characters should al-
ways be well stocked with these) or gold
and jewelry, valuable or magic objects
which give bonuses on attributes, traits,
weapons or armor, or even exotic arti-
facts that boast wondrous effects.
TREASURE TABLES
Dungeonslayers uses so-called trea-
sure tables (see page 148 ff) to quickly
and simply determine discovered loot
and treasure:
Enemies and treasures always have a
Treasure Value (TV) which corre-
sponds to the CTN which must be rolled
to determine the result on the loot table.
Example:
The code TV 2C:10 means that two
checks with a Check Target Number of
10 are rolled for loot table C (Civilized
Humanoids in Wilderness). If success-
ful, the check result corresponds to the
loot number of the respective table.
Coups do not apply.
Every now and then - especially in case
of powerful opponents and/or big trea-
sures - it may not be necessary to roll
a check in relation to the loot number.
Example:
The Dark Sorcerer Beldrak has the
treasure value code TV 4D:D20+10.
This means that loot can be determined
on loot table D four times with D20+10
each without any check.
It may make sense to create your own
loot tables which are tailored to a spe-
cifc adventure or a certain type of op-
ponent. If there are too many enemies,
we recommend that the players roll for
loot themselves or that single rolls are
made for several opponents.
MAGIC ITEMS
With the exception of permanent bo-
nuses and effects, a character needs one
full action (unless specifed otherwise)
to trigger the effect of a magic item.
ITEM BONUSES:
The various magic items grant their
wearer magic bonuses for certain
checks or values.
The total value of all combined bonuses
from worn, magic equipment on one
individual may, however, never be
higher than +5.
Example:
A character with magic armor +3, a
magic helmet +1 and a Ring of Protec-
tion +2 would only receive a magic bo-
nus of +5 on his or her Defense value,
not +6.
TALENTS FROM ITEMS:
If an item grants the effect of a talent,
this is treated as if the wearer of that
item had learned the talent himself - ir-
respective of the talent requirements
or whether the character has already
learned the maximum rank of the tal-
ent (in which case it would be further
increased by the item).
SPELLS FROM ITEMS:
These may be triggered irrespective of a
characters class or level; it always takes
one full action to release.
When doing this, the character rolls a
check - in accordance with the underly-
ing spell - as if she would cast the spell
herself (i.e. also Fighters and Scouts).
If the character has an unmodifed base
value of less than 10 in Casting/Target-
ed Spell Casting, the item increases the
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If the duration, distance or effect of the
spell is based on IN, a base value of 4
must be presumed if the character has
a lower value in this trait. The same ap-
plies to magic potions.
In case of spells from items it is - unless
mentioned otherwise - also necessary
to observe the cooldown period before
they can be triggered again through the
item.
SCROLLS
Magic spells are found or purchased in
the form of magic scrolls, magic books
or similar means. Every mage can read
such a spell without any problems (even
if he does not know the proper alpha-
bet), provided that they can be learned
by his Mage class.
Once a spell has been learned, the writ-
ing fades and disappears, i.e. it cannot
be given to other Mages.
The same occurs if a Mage simply reads
the spell out loud from the scroll which
will immediately trigger the spell (the
character must roll a normal, corre-
sponding check, as if this were his own
magic spell).
To be able to read the spell out loud
it is not necessary that the Mage has
reached the access level of the spell;
the spell must only be accessible to his
Mage class.
It is therefore only possible for a Healer
to read the spell Restoration from a
scroll - but he can already do this at frst
level.
POTIONS
It is only possible to beneft from the
effects of one potion of the same type
at any one time (one Cooldown Potion
consumed after the other therefore has
the effect of a single Cooldown Potion
only; a Defense Potion and a Greater
Defense Potion, on the other hand, will
add up).
MAGIC POTIONS
Anaerobic Potion (200GP)
The user of this bubbling potion does
not need to breathe for BOD hours.
Antidote (150GP)
Works like the Neutralize Poison spell
for the imbiber (no check required).
Battle Potion (25GP)
This orange potion adds +1 to Melee
Attack and Defense for one fght.
Cooldown Potion (50GP)
These light blue potions halve the
Cooldown Period of all spells for the
duration of one fght.
Defense Potion (50GP)
Increases Defense by 2 for D20 rds.
Defense Potion, Greater (100GP)
Increases the users Defense by 3 for
D20 rounds.
Healing Potion (10GP)
This red liquid heals D20 Hit Points.
Healing Potion, Greater (25GP)
This deep red liquid heals 2D20 Hit
Points.
Madmans Potion (100GP)
This steamy liquid was developed by
a crazed Orc Shaman. It heals D20
Hit Points per round for three rounds
and causes the drinker to explode in
the fourth round, dealing defendable
damage equal to the amount healed in
a 2m radius.
Potion of Aging (500GP)
In an instant the user grows D20 years
older, including growth of hair and
nails.
Potion of All Seeing (200GP)
The user is able to see magic, invisible
or hidden items and creatures for D20
minutes. (traps, secret doors, etc.)
Potion of Continuous Healing
(20GP)
This purple red liquid heals 1 Hit
Point per round for 2D20 rounds.
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Potion of Deep Thought (200GP)
This grayish potion doubles the value
of MND for MND in rounds.
Potion of Dwarven Sight (15GP)
A black draught, it grants the quaffer
Darkvision for D20 hours.
Potion of Embiggenment (1000GP)
The user grows to double his size for
D20/2 minutes. BOD, ST and CO
are doubled, all derived values are
recalculated.
Potion of Enchant Weapon (25GP)
Applied to a weapon, this silvery potion
confers the effects of the spell Enchant
Weapon for the duration of one fght.
Potion of Flight (200GP)
This yellow potion works like the spell
Fly on the user (CTN 20; Fumble
precluded).
Potion of Gaseous Form (500GP)
This usually smoky potion effects the
drinker with the spell Ethereal Form
(CTN 20, fumble precluded)
Potion of Haste (200GP)
The consumers Movement Rate is
doubled for D20 rounds.
Potion of Invisibility (500GP)
This clear, colorless potion casts the
spell Invisibility on the imbiber (CTN
20, Fumble precluded).
Potion of Invulnerability (1000GP)
The character gets +20 Defense for
D20 rounds by drinking this cloudy
red potion. This bonus even applies to
undefendable damage.
Potion of Levitation (25GP)
Works like the spell Levitate (CTN 20,
Fumble precluded).
Potion of Luck (200GP)
The user may ignore all Fumbles for
D20 hours.
Potion of Perception (15GP)
This clear potion confers a +5 bonus on
Perception checks
Potion of Restoration (1000GP)
This milky potion casts the spell Res-
toration onto the imbiber (no check
required).
Potion of Sure Shot (25GP)
Raises Ranged Attack and Targeted
Spell Casting by 1 for one battle.
Potion of Spider Walk (50GP)
The character may scale walls and even
ceilings upside down at his normal
Movement Rate for D20 rounds.
Potion of Strength (150GP)
This potion doubles ST for ST in
rounds. It reeks of sweat.
Potion of Talent Improvement
(100GP)
Metallic smelling potion that raises
one known Talent by one rank for D20
rounds.
Potion of Teleportation (1000GP)
This smoky swirling potion casts the
spell Teleport on the imbiber (no check
necessary), but no one else is affected.
Potion of Youth (5000GP)
The user is instantly rejuvenated by
D20 years.
Spellcasting Potion (25GP)
Boosts Spell Casting and Targeted
Spell Casting by one for the duration of
one fght.
Spellchanging Potion (10GP)
Grants +10 to all Spell Change checks
for the duration of one combat.
Shrinking Potion (100GP)
The consumer shrinks to a tenth of
his size for D20 minutes. BOD,ST an
CO are halved, all derived values are
recalculated.
Vitality Potion (500GP)
This blood red potion increases Hit
Points by D20 for D20 hours.
Potion of Water Walking (100GP)
This brown potion confers the effects
of the spell Water Walking on the user
(Check Value 20, Fumble precluded).
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MAGIC WEAPONS & ARMOR
Magic bonuses and effects of weapons
only apply while they are equipped; ar-
mor must be worn.
The damage dealt by an enchanted
weapon is deemed magic damage. This
means that it will also injure incorpo-
real beings such as ghosts.
If a weapon was given a name during
its creation and if this name is known,
a character may call this name out loud
once per fght in order to increase its at-
tack value by 1 for one combat round.
Most enchanted weapons and armor
have a magic bonus of +1 to +3, some
granting talents and spells on top.
Weapon Bonus: this bonus is ad-
ded to the WB and the Initiative and
deducted from the opponents
Defense on a successful attack.
Example:
The values of a magic two-handed
sword have the following total effects:
WB +5, Initiative +0, Opponents De-
fense -6.
Armor Bonus: this bonus is a magic
bonus that is added to the AV (without
any effects on Spell Casting/Targeted
Spell Casting), while the normal deduc-
tions from Initiative and movement are
reduced by 1 per bonus or 0.5 m (at best
nullifying them).
EXAMPLES OF MAGICAL WEAPONS
Bloodletter
A magical dagger +2 embedded with
Bloodletting +III.
Fatal Sting
A deadly longbow +2 that grants Nas-
ty Shot +II and Sharpshooter +II.
Hateful Hatchet
An ancient hatchet +1 embedded with
Injure + III.
Kingsblood
This dagger with Shadow Blade and
Invisibility is rumored to have killed
kings. The Cooldown Period can be ig-
nored once daily.
Orcslayer
A legendary dwarven axe +1 with Bru-
tal Blow +II.
Ruthless Bow
This short bow +1 with Terrify is per-
fect for sneaky shots.
Scatterfoe
Unimpressive looking, this two-hand-
ed sword grants Sweeping Blow +II
when used.
Staff of the Mage
This quarterstaff +1 conveys +3 to Tar-
geted Spell Casting (bringing the bo-
nus to TSC up to 4).
Steel Flame
This is a well-worn longsword +1 with
Scorching Blade.
Wrath Hammer
A plain, heavy war hammer +3 which
was once the property of a great
Dwarven Hero.
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EXAMPLES OF MAGICAL ARMOR
Bears Plate
Decorated with a bears hide and claws,
this plate armor +2 grants its wearer
Fury +I and a +1 to Strength.
Blood armor
This blood red plate armor is embed-
ded with the Talent Injure +I.
Garment of the Eagle
This leather armor +1, light beige and
decorated with eagle feathers, grants
+1 to Mind.
Healers Robe
Plain and white and +1 to all Healing
spells. A classic!
Hide of the Healer
Fashioned from white fur, this leather
armor grants the wearer +2 to Healing
spells.
Hunters Vestments
This greenish-brown leather armor
grants the wearer +1 Agility and the
talent Hunter +I.
Lions Plate
Plate armor with ornate lion heads,
grants a bonus of +1.5m to Movement
Rate
Mail of the Scout
This chain mail, with brown fur shoul-
der pads, grants the wearer +1 to
Agility.
Marksmans Mail
Lined with dark green cloth strips,
this chain mail +1 grants +3 to Ranged
Attack.
Mercenarys Faithful
Chain mail +1, adorned with blue high-
lights, the wearer enjoys +1 to Melee
Attack.
Rangers Mail
Reinforced with brown leather pad-
ding, this chain mail +1 grants +1 to
Mobility.
Robe of Deep Thought
This dull gray robe +2 endows the
wearer with +1 to Intellect.
Robe of Power
This violet robe +3 grants +1 to Mind.
Robe of Thunder
A bluish gray robe +1 with embellish-
ments of thunderclouds and lightning.
It grants +1 to all Lightning spells. Per-
petually billows as if in a light breeze.
Runic Fire Robe
A fery red robe +3 with embroidered
fames and Fire Magic +V.
Sturdy Plate
This massive Plate Armor +3 is rein-
forced with metal inlays. It even cov-
ers the neck area and grants a +2 to
Defense.
Wardens Armor
Made entirely out of fur, the wearer
gains the spell Dominate Animal.
Warriors Plate
This swankily embellished plate armor
+2 gets a lot of looks and grants its
wearer a +1 to Body.
Wolfs Cloak
Made from a whole wolfs pelt, the
wearer gains +3 to all Perception
checks. The wolfs head (sans its for-
mer content) acts as a cowl.
SET ITEMS
Some items can be combined to form a so-
called set.
When combining set items, additional ef-
fects emerge when more items of the set
are worn.
SELCORS ROBE
Example of a set item
Magical Robe +3
A blood-red Robe.
Heartmaster Set
Selcors Necklace
Selcors Robe
Selcors Headband
Selcors Wand
Set Bonuses
(cumulative)
1 part: Enhanced
Cooldown +I
2 part: Enhanced
Cooldown +I
3 parts: Enhanced
Cooldown +I
4 parts: SPC and
TSC +1
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MISCELLANEOUS MAGIC ITEMS
In addition to weapons and armor, a
virtually limitless variety magic items
could be conceived of. Here is a small
selection.
Cooldown Ring
This simple ring lowers the Cooldown
Period of all spells of the wearer by one.
Bowmans Vambrace
Grants +2 to Ranged Attack whenever a
bow is used.
Gloves of Maiming
These blood-soiled suede gloves pro-
vide the wearer with Brutal Blow +I
and Injure +I.
Girdle of Troll Strength
This belt, studded with small iron
plates, raises the bearers Strength by 3.
Elven Boots
These comfortable boots increase
Movement Rate by 1.
Elven Cloak of Stealth
This cloak was woven with fairy yarn. Is
has Stealth +III embedded and grants
+3 to Hide checks.
Elven Saddle
This fnely crafted saddle grants Rid-
ing +I
Scepter of Fireballs
A scepter into which Fireball was em-
bedded. Cooldown Period may be ig-
nored twice per day.
Magic Carpet
A legendary item from the hot desert
lands. The spells Fly and Sprint are
embedded.
The spells act permanently on anyone
sitting in the middle of the carpet, no
spellcasting checks necessary.
Phantasmal Messenger
Each of these smoke-flled vials con-
tains a charge of the Messenger spell.
Fudgers Deck o Cards
This beautiful deck of card is embedded
with the spell Time Stop.
Necklace of Regeneration
This simple silver chain heals one HP
per combat round.
Warhorn
Blowing this horn encourages comrades
with the embedded Battle Cry +I.
Crystal Ball
Extremely fragile, the spell Eyes and
Ears is embedded.
Cloak of the Watcher
Embroidered with eye patterns, it
grants the wearer Alertness +III.
Sleeping Dust
Affects a target with the Sleep spell
when thrown or sprinkled.
Ring of Protection +1 to +3
Raises Defense, causes no armor
penalty.
Charm of Levitation
The Levitation spell is embedded in this
amulet.
Emerald Key
Can cast the Open spell once every 24
hours.
Ring of Spells
This ring is embedded with Spell
Changer, allowing the wearer to in-
stantly change the active spell once per
day.
Ring of Invisibility
Rumor has it that this ring is embed-
ded with Invisibility, but will eventually
subdue the bearer completely.
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Ring of Spellchange
This ring contains the talent Spell-
changer +V, granting +10 to change
ones spells.
Magic Quiver
Each arrow drawn from this quiver has
a magic weapon bonus of +1 for the du-
ration of one combat round.
CREATING MAGIC ITEMS
Mages who have the talents Alchemy,
Embed Magics or Rune Lore are
able to create magic items.
The cost to create a magic item is always
half of the listed price in the equipment
lists. If a creation attempt fails, any in-
gredients are consumed or useless.
SCRIBING MAGIC SCROLLS
A Mage must have the talent Rune Lore
to create a spell scroll. Furthermore, the
spell which is to be transcribed must be
in the Mages repertoire.
Finally, the Mage requires special ingre-
dients (exotic inks, special parchment)
which cost half the listed price of the
spell.
Production can be a lengthy process,
requiring meticulous accuracy and di-
verse drying times. Throughout this
process, the Mage must dedicate him-
self to it for 1-2 hours per day for
Spell List Price
= Days
1 + Rank in Rune Lore
+ Embed Magics
After this period, a check is made
against MND+DX+Rune Lore to deter-
mine success or failure.
BREWING POTIONS
Potions may be brewed with the talent
Alchemy. The only exception is Holy
Water, for which a spell exists.
Furthermore, the caster needs the nec-
essary ingredients that cost half the
list price of the potion that is to be cre-
ated (see page 94). The brewing process
takes several steps and fermentation
processes, altogether
Spell List Price
= Days
1 + Rank in Alchemy
+ Embed Magics
The character needs access to a labora-
tory for this duration. Outftting a new
laboratory costs 250GP.
The process succeeds on a check against
MND+IN+Alchemy.
CREATING ITEMS
A Mage needs to have the talent Em-
bed Magics to create items such as
faming swords, enchanted armor or
magic rings.
Furthermore, the talent Artisan is re-
quired in a suitable profession for the
desired item, such as bowyer, goldsmith
or bladesmith.
The Artisan talent may be contributed
by another character, who has to be
available in the creation of the item for
the entire duration.
The following pages cover the step by
step process to create magic items.
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1. DETERMINE BASE COST
In addition to the cost of the raw mate-
rial of an item (equivalent to half its list
price), various ingredients such as fne
crystals, rare plants or even the blood of
dangerous monsters are needed to per-
manently embed magic in it. The cost
for these ingredients and the raw mate-
rial price make up the base price:
Raw materials cost
(half original price)
+ 125 GP
= Base cost in GP
2. DETERMINE ADDITIONAL
COST
Additional costs are determined ac-
cording to the desired abilities of the
item.
Final cost is determined by adding
base cost and additional cost:
Base cost
+
all additional cost
=
Final cost (in GP)
The following is a list of possible addi-
tional costs:
A. EMBED ACTIONS
Items can allow certain actions to be
performed at no action cost, e.g. draw-
ing a magical sword. The cost depends
on the type and duration of the freedom
of action:
FREE ACTION COST
Get up once in combat 250GP
Draw weapon once in
combat
500GP
Concentrate for D20*
rounds
750GP
Change spell once in
combat
1,000GP
* Determined upon creation
B. EMBEDDING BONUSES
The following table shows the cost of
persistent bonuses (from +1 to +3) to
specifc checks (including checks for
single spells), Combat Values (or groups
of spells), Traits or Attributes:
BONUS TO +1 BONUS +2 BONUS +3 BONUS
S i n g l e
Check
125GP 250GP 500GP
Weapon
Bonus
(WB + mag. bonus) x 250
A r m o r
Bonus
(AV + mag. bonus) x 500
Combat
Value*
250GP 500GP 750GP
Trait 500GP 1,000GP 1,500GP
Attribute 1,000GP 2,000GP 4,000GP
* Movement Rate is increased by 0.5
per +1 bonus.
Weapon Bonus: Total cost is the sum
of the nonmagical WB of the chosen
weapon plus the magical bonus (+1 to
+3), multiplied by 250.
This bonus is added to WB and Initia-
tive and reduces an opponents Defense
accordingly.
Armor Bonus: Total cost is the sum of
the nonmagical AV of the chosen armor
item plus the magical bonus (+1 to +3),
multiplied by 500.
This bonus is added to AV without af-
fecting Spellcasting or Targeted Spell-
casting. Penalties to Initiative are re-
duced by 1 and penalties to Movement
Rate are reduced by 0.5 per magical
plus. These penalties may thus be ne-
gated completely.
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C. EMBEDDING TALENTS
Talents can be embedded rank-wise
into items. The only exception is Em-
bed Magics, which cannot be embed-
ded itself.
A character who knows the talent to the
desired rank has to be present for the
whole period of creation.
The cost per embedded talent rank are
based on the level at which the provider
of the talent to the creation process may
gain an initial talent rank:
COST PER TALENT RANK
(Initial talent access level x 125) GP
If more that one talent is to be embed-
ded, the above factor of 125 is increased
by 50 for each additional talent.
For example, if four different talents
were to be embedded, the cost for each
rank would increase to a factor of 275 (=
125 + 50 + 50 + 50).
D. EMBEDDING SPELLS
A Mage may create items with embed-
ded spells. The Mage must be able to
cast these spells.
The additional cost of spells in magic
items is based on the price it would
cost to have this spell cast. Spells which
would cost less than 125 GP cost 125 GP
in item creation.
D1. EMBEDDING SPELLS
A magic spell can be embedded into an
item and may be cast as per the rules
regarding spells cast from magic items.
COST PER SPELL
(Price* of spell x 3) GP
* At least 125GP
D2. EMBEDDING SPELL CHARGES
Individual spell charges are far cheaper,
but may eventually be expended (e.g. a
ring with 10 charges of Fireball)
COST PER CHARGE
(Price* of spell/5) GP
* at least 125GP
Recharging: Spent charges may be re-
freshed if a Mage casts the appropriate
spell onto the item.
The maximum number of charges an
item can hold can not be increased by
refreshing.
D3. CREATING MAGIC WANDS
The cost to create magic wands (see
page 45) are calculated as follows:
WAGIC WAND COST
(Price* of spell x 2) GP
* at least 125GP
D4. SHORTEN COOLDOWN PERIODS
The cooldown period of specifc spell ef-
fects of an item or the intrinsic spells of
a Mage can be shortened by IN/2 of the
caster.
SHORTENED COOLDOWN PERIOD -1 ROUND
Specifc spell of item 250 GP
Specifc spell of bearer 125GP
All spells of bearer 2500GP
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D5. IGNORING COOLDOWN
PERIODS
Cooldown periods of specifc spells may
be ignored altogether (e.g. an amulet of
teleportation which can be used every
round).
IGNORE COOLDOWN
PERIOD
COST
1x daily Price* of spell x 3
Permanent**
Price* of spell
x 25
* at least 125GP
** The Mage also loses a point of MND
permanently
3. CREATING ITEMS
When creating an item, the Mage and
Craftsman need access to an appropri-
ate workshop for:
Item Creation Cost
in Gold/20
= Hours
Rank in Embed Magics
+ Artisan
Once this time has passed, the Mage
rolls against MND+IN+Embed
Magics and the Craftsman against
MND+DX+Artisan. Note that the Mage
may fll the role of Craftsman if the ap-
propriate talents are known. Both rolls
need to succeed to create the item.
GEMS AND JEWELS
Precious gems and jewels may be
worked into all magic items except
for spells and scrolls to facilitate the
process:
Per precious materials worth a quar-
ter of the total cost, a bonus of +1
to Embed Magics and Artisan is
granted.
BESTIARY
What would a dungeon be without
monsters, a voyage through the wilder-
ness without dangerous predators or a
campaign without villains?
A QUICK DEATH
So as to not hinder gameplay, oppo-
nents whose HP drop below 1 should
be considered dead - important NPC
excepted.
SIZE CATEGORIES
Every creature in Dungeonslayers falls
into one size category
SIZE EXAMPLE
Tiny (<0.5m) Bat, Rat
Small (0.5 - 1m)
Goblin, Halfing,
Tentacle Brain
Normal (1m - 3m) Elf, Human, Dwarf
Large (3m - 6m) Ogre, Horse, Troll
Huge (6m - 12m) Giant, Whale
Colossal (12+ m) Dragon
Though large monsters are easier to hit
(+2) than smaller ones (see page 42),
they have considerably more stamina.
FOE FACTOR
The Foe Factor (FF) is listed for each en-
tity. This FF correlates to the total sum
of levels the players characters should
have to have a fair chance of beating the
monster. It is not an encompassing life
insurance, merely a rough guideline for
the GM.
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MODIFYING CV
Feel free to modify the CV of monsters
to refect a stronger or weaker speci-
men, maybe a weak youngling or an es-
pecially dangerous opponent.
One can just wing it or treat the monster
as having a character class and improve
it via Progress Points.
HEROIC AND EPIC OPPONENTS
To depict especially powerful oppo-
nents, these can be created to be heroic
or even epic monsters. Their CV change
as follows:
OPPONENT HP DEFENSE 1 MAT XP LOOT
Heroic x5 +2 +2 x2* x2
Epic x10 +4 +4 x2* x4
* increase normal XP by
(4+additional HP) prior to doubling
Furthermore, loot from heroic and epic
opponents may be expanded to the GMs
liking.
CREATURE TYPES
All being described here are assigned to
a specifc creature type:
Animals
Constructs
Humanoids
Magical Entities
Plant Beings
Undead
Most animals are shy and afraid of
open fre.
The cost to create a construct is shown
in case the player characters want to
manufacture one themselves.
All undead have Darkvision.
EXAMPLE CREATURE STAT BLOCK
EXAMPLE CREATURE
ST: 3 AG: 5 IN: 0
CO: 1 DX: 0 AU: 0
27 9 15 9 12
Attacks Defenses
Paw/Bite
(WB+2; OD-1)
Fur (AV+1)
Multiple attacks (+ n): Can carry out
n additional attacks as a free action each
round.
Natural weapons: On a fumbled me-
lee attack against an armed opponent his
weapon is hit. The defender instantly rolls
an undefendable attack with his weapon
against the fumbling creature.
Loot: Trophy (TV 1A:18)
FF: 2 Size: N XP: 74
Creature Type

and Name
OD =
Opponents
Defense
Special abilities
The entry
Trophy means
that in case of a
successful check
on the toot table,
a trophy can
be removed via
a (MOB+DX+
Hunter) check
(e.g. skinning the
creature)
FF=Foe Factor
All combat values
include modifers
from items.
Multiple types
of attacks dont
automatically
mean that the
Creature can use
all of these within
a single round of
combat.
Only abilities will
permit this.
Size Category
(T)iny
(S)mall
(N)ormal
(L)arge
(H)uge
(C)olossal
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LIST OF CREATURES
For your convenience, all modifers to
the statistics of the creatures are in-
cluded in the combat values. For clarity,
they are listed in the monster descrip-
tion.
ALLIGATOR
ST: 2 AG: 5 IN: 0
CO: 4 DX: 0 AU: 0
78 18 15 9 16
Attacks Defenses
Bite (WB+2; OD-2) Scale Armor (AV+2)
Charge: When running a distance at least
equal to MR, a special melee attack may be
performed (Melee Attack + BOD).
Natural weapons: Hits attackers weap-
on on a fumbled melee attack against an
armed opponent. The opponent instantly
rolls an undefendable attack with his weap-
on against the fumbling creature.
Swim: May swim instead of walking.
If a second move action is taken, MR is
doubled.
FF: 10 Size: L XP: 151
ANIMATED ARMOR
ST: 4 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 4 DX: 0 AU: 0
24 19 6 4 16
Attacks Defenses
Long Sword (WB+2) Metal Creature (AV+5)
Darkvision: Can see in total darkness.
Mind immunity: Immunity against
mind affecting spells (Charms, Sleep, Hyp-
nosis etc.) and all spells marked with .
Creation: 1875GP + Armor smith
BANSHEE
ST: 19 AG: 0 IN: 3
CO: 19 DX: 0 AU: 9
35 33 9 5.5 27
Attacks Defenses
Claws (WB+2; OD-2) Ethereal (AV+8)
Aging: The target ages by 1 year per point
of damage taken when struck.
Creature of Darkness (setting op-
tion): Is considered to be a Creature of
Darkness in most settings. Rules applied to
such entities affect this creature.
Fear: May induce Fear once per combat
on all targets seeing it. Targets not suc-
ceeding against MND+IN+level are intimi-
dated and get a -2 penalty to all rolls for the
rest of the combat. The target will fee if
rolling a Fumble.
Flight: May fy with double MR instead of
walking. If the action Running is chosen
while fying, effective speed is MR x 4.
Only vulnerable to magic: Only dam-
aged by magical weapons or spells. Excep-
tion: any vulnerabilities also do damage.
Power of the Dead: Gets MND + AU as a
bonus to ST and CO.
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Spell: Banshee Wail: SM: -(BOD+AU)/2
of each target; Everyone in 9m radius suf-
fer undefendable damage of check result.
Cooldown: 10 rounds.
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BASILISK
ST: 3 AG: 3 IN: 0
CO: 4 DX: 0 AU: 1
84 20 10 7 19
Attacks Defenses
Bite (WB+2; OD-2) Scales (AV+2)
Gaze Attack: Attacks anybody not suc-
ceeding MND+AU with its gaze attack (free
action). Those attacking the creature with-
out looking at it suffer -4 to all attacks, but
are no longer subject to gaze attacks.
Night Vision: Can see with minimal illu-
mination as if in broad daylight.
Petrifcation: A successful gaze at-
tack petrifes the target. Check against
BOD+AU to avoid. Petrifcation can be
cured by Restoration.
BEAR
ST: 3 AG: 4 IN: 0
CO: 3 DX: 0 AU: 0
75 16 12 8 17
Attacks Defenses
Paw (WB+2; OD-2) Thick Fur (AV+1)
BOAR
ST: 2 AG: 2 IN: 0
CO: 5 DX: 0 AU: 0
38 17 9 7 14
Attacks Defenses
Tusks (WB+2; OD-1) Thick Bristles (AV+2)
Demons
For all types of Demons:
equal to the movement rate, a special me-
lee attack may be performed (Melee Attack
+ BOD).
Creatures of Darkness affect this creature.
LESSER DEMON
ST: 2 AG: 2 IN: 2
CO: 2 DX: 2 AU: 2
9 9 7 3.5 8
Attacks Defenses
Claw (WB+1, OD -1) Demon skin (AV+2)
FF: 1 Size: S XP: 71
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GREATER DEMON
ST: 3 AG: 3 IN: 3
CO: 3 DX: 3 AU: 3
20 12 10 4.5 12
Attacks Defenses
BATTLE DEMON
ST: 4 AG: 4 IN: 4
CO: 4 DX: 4 AU: 4
46 15 12 6 16
Attacks Defenses
WAR DEMON
BOD: 15 MOB: 10 MND: 10
ST: 7 AG: 5 IN: 5
CO: 7 DX: 5 AU: 5
160 24 15 8 26
Attacks Defenses
FF: 23 Size: H XP: 297
DEMON LORD
BOD: 20 MOB: 20 MND: 10
ST: 10 AG: 10 IN: 5
CO: 10 DX: 10 AU: 5
400 32 30 16 35
Attacks Defenses
FF: 42 Size: C XP: 579
DRAGONS
For every type of Dragon:
Breath weapon: Usable every D20
rounds. Does undefendable damage as per
ranged attack. Only magical AV bonuses
may be used to defend. Cone of DX x 5m
length and DX x 3m width at the end.
Creature of Darkness / Light
(setting option): Is considered
to be a Creature of Darkness /
Light in most settings. Rules ap-
plied to such entities affect this
creature.
Crush: Can attempt one undefendable at-
tack per combat round at -6 to crush the
target, which has to be 1+ size categories
smaller. Each size category difference re-
duces the -6 penalty by 2.
Devourer: Swallows the target on a melee
attack Coup if it is 2+ size categories small-
er. The target receives 1 HP undefendable
damage each round and suffers a penalty
of 8 on all checks. The victim may only free
himself by causing damage with a melee at-
tack Coup.
Dive Attack: If at least a distance of MR
x 2 is covered fying (running), a special
melee attack may be performed (MAT +
BOD). This may happen during move-
ment, not only before or after movement
as normal.
dated and get a penalty to all rolls for the
rest of the combat. This penalty is -1 for a
whelp, -2 for a young dragon and -3 for a
mature dragon. The target will fee if roll-
ing a Fumble.
Flinging: A melee attack Coup (tail swipe)
hurls the target (1+ size categories smaller)
for damage/3 meters. Defendable fall dam-
age applies, the target ends up prone.
Multiple attacks: Can carry out 1 addi-
tional attack (bite, claw, breath weapon or
tail swipe) as a free action each round.
armed opponent. The attacked opponent
instantly rolls an undefendable attack with
his weapon against the fumbling creature.
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DRAGON WHELP
ST: 2 AG: 3 IN: 1
CO: 2 DX: 3 AU: 2
63 14 14 10 14 17
Attacks Defenses
Multiple attacks
(WB+3; OD-2)
Dragon scale (AV+3)
Loot: Trophy (TV 2A:D20+10)
YOUNG DRAGON
ST: 4 AG: 3 IN: 2
CO: 4 DX: 3 AU: 2
225 24 15 12.5 24 19
Attacks Defenses
Multiple attacks
(WB+4; OD-4)
Dragon scale (AV+4)
Loot:
Trophy (TV 4A:D20+10),
TV #(A:D20+10)x10, #8M:19
MATURE DRAGON
BOD: 24 MOB: 16 MND: 10
ST: 6 AG: 4 IN: 2
CO: 6 DX: 4 AU: 3
600 35 20 20 35 25
Attacks Defenses
Multiple attacks
(WB+5; OD-5)
Dragon scales
(AV+5)
Loot:
Trophy (TV 8A:D20+10),
TV #(A:D20+10)x10, #12M:20
FF: 63 Size: C XP: 907
Color Breath Creature
of
Blue Lightning Darkness
Bronze Sonar Light
Yellow Sandstorm Darkness
Gold Light Light
Green Poison gas Darkness
Red Fire Darkness
Black Acid Darkness
Silver Mercury Light
White Ice Darkness
DOG
ST: 3 AG: 3 IN: 0
CO: 0 DX: 0 AU: 0
11 6 9 6 9
Attacks Defenses
Bite (WB+1) Fur (AV+1)
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EAGLE
ST: 1 AG: 3 IN: 0
CO: 0 DX: 1 AU: 1
7 4 11 5 5
Attacks Defenses
Talons (WB+1) Feathers (AV+1)
Dive Attack: If at least a distance of
movement rate x 2 is covered fying (run-
ning), a special melee attack may be per-
formed (Melee Attack + BOD). This may
happen during movement, not only before
or after movement as normal.
ELEMENTALS
AIR ELEMENTAL I
ST: 2 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 3 DX: 3 AU: 0
10 17 8 5 9 12
Attacks Defenses
Gust of air (WB+1,
-1 per 2 meters)
No solid form (AV+8)
Susceptible: Receives double damage
from earth / rock / stone attacks.
AIR ELEMENTAL II
ST: 2 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 5 DX: 3 AU: 0
25 23 9 5.5 14 14
Attacks Defenses
Gust of air (WB+2,
-1 per 2 meters)
AIR ELEMENTAL III
ST: 2 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 7 DX: 4 AU: 0
64 30 9 6 21 17
Attacks Defenses
Gust of air (WB+4,
-1 per 2 meters)
EARTH ELEMENTAL I
ST: 3 AG: 1 IN: 0
CO: 4 DX: 0 AU: 0
13 20 3 2 19
Attacks Defenses
Stone Fist (WB+4) Stone Being (AV+4)
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EARTH ELEMENTAL II
ST: 4 AG: 1 IN: 0
CO: 5 DX: 0 AU: 0
32 26 3 2 25
Attacks Defenses
EARTH ELEMENTAL III
ST: 5 AG: 1 IN: 0
CO: 7 DX: 0 AU: 0
78 33 3 2.5 31
Attacks Defenses
FIRE ELEMENTAL I
ST: 3 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 5 DX: 0 AU: 0
12 22 5 3.5 14
Attacks Defenses
Flame Strike (WB+2) No solid form (AV+8)
from ice / frost / water attacks.
FIRE ELEMENTAL II
ST: 4 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 6 DX: 0 AU: 0
29 27 6 4 18
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FIRE ELEMENTAL III
ST: 6 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 7 DX: 0 AU: 0
70 33 6 4.5 28
Attacks Defenses
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WATER ELEMENTAL I
ST: 3 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 3 DX: 2 AU: 0
10 17 8 5 11 12
Attacks Defenses
Water Spray (WB+2,
-1 per 2 meters)
from fre-based attacks, spells and effects.
doubled.
All types of Elementals are visible to the naked eye. Air Elementals appear as
cloudy swirls.
An Elemental may be pitted against an occurrence of an element, such as dousing
a camp fre or a burning comrade. In this case, fnd the level (I-III) of the element
most closely described in the table on page 73. This level is multiplied by 5. There-
after, add +1 per square meter if the element is fre, lava or water or +1 per cubic
meter if it is earth, rock or air.
This fnal result is used for a comparative check, where the Elemental rolls against
BOD+ST.
The Elemental gains a bonus of +8 if opposing its own element and a penalty of
-8 if opposing an element against which it is vulnerable.
If the Elemental fails the comparative check, it suffers the check result difference
as damage, but may try again next turn.
WATER ELEMENTAL II
ST: 4 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 3 DX: 3 AU: 0
24 22 8 5 18 14
Attacks Defenses
Water Spray (WB+3,
-1 per 2 meters)
doubled.
WATER ELEMENTAL III
ST: 5 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 6 DX: 4 AU: 0
62 29 9 6 24 17
Attacks Defenses
Water Spray (WB+4,
-1 per 2 meters)
doubled.
FELINE PREDATOR
ST: 3 AG: 5 IN: 0
CO: 1 DX: 0 AU: 0
27 9 15 9 12
Attacks Defenses
Claw/Bite (WB+2, OD-1) Fur (AV+1)
tional attack as a free action each round.
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FLYING SWORD
ST: 4 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 4 DX: 0 AU: 0
12 19 5 3.5 16
Attacks Defenses
Long Sword (WB+2) Metal Entity (AV+5)
Creation: 1513 GP + Weapon Smith
GARGOYLE
ST: 2 AG: 1 IN: 0
CO: 2 DX: 2 AU: 1
10 13 8 4.5 11
Attacks Defenses
Stone Claws (WB+2) Stone Entity (AV+4)
Climber: Can scale walls and ceilings with
normal movement rate (free action).
Susceptible: Receives double
damage from lightning / storm /
wind attacks.
GHOST
ST: 1 AG: 0 IN: 3
CO: 16 DX: 2 AU: 6
27 25 11 6.5 19
Attacks Defenses
Ghostly Claws
(WB+1, OD-2)
Incorporeal (AV+8)
Creature of Darkness or Light
(setting option): Considered to
be a Creature of Darkness / Light
in most settings. Rules applied to
rolling a Fumble.
Only vulnerable to magic: Only dam-
aged by magical weapons or spells. Excep-
tion: susceptabilities also do damage.
bonus to ST and CO.
Spell: Terror
GIANT
ST: 7 AG: 3 IN: 1
CO: 7 DX: 0 AU: 0
220 35 6 8 38 13
Attacks Defenses
Tree Club (WB+4, OD-4)
Rock (WB+4, OD-4)
Thick Hide (AV+1)
Entangle: A melee attack Coup holds the
target if it is 1+ size categories smaller.
The target suffers ST hit points defend-
able damage each round, cannot move and
suffers a penalty of 2 on all checks per size
category difference. Escaping: Target rolls
comparative check with MOB+ST against
the entanglers BOD+ST.
GIANT LIZARD
ST: 5 AG: 5 IN: 0
CO: 14 DX: 0 AU: 0
278 27 17 11.5 24
Attacks Defenses
Fierce Bite (WB+4) Scales (AV+2)
Climber: Can scale walls and ceilings with
normal movement rate (free action).
Devourer: Swallows the target on a melee
attack Coup if it is 2+ size categories small-
er. The target receives 1 HP undefendable
damage each round and suffers a penalty
of 8 on all checks. The victim may only free
himself by causing damage with a melee at-
tack Coup.
GIANT RAT
ST: 2 AG: 2 IN: 0
CO: 1 DX: 0 AU: 0
11 5 8 6 8
Attacks Defenses
Sharp Teeth (WB+2) -
doubled.
GIANT SNAKE
ST: 5 AG: 3 IN: 0
CO: 3 DX: 0 AU: 0
66 14 15 10.5 16
Attacks Defenses
Bite (WB+2, OD-2) Scales (AV+2)
Entangle: A melee attack Coup entangles
the target if it is 1+ size categories smaller.
The target suffers ST hit points defendable
damage each round, cannot move and suf-
fers a penalty of 2 on all checks per size
Poison: If the target received poison dam-
age, its rolls a Defy Poison check. If failed,
the target suffers 1 undefendable damage
each round for D20 combat rounds.
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GIANT SQUID
ST: 5 AG: 8 IN: 0
CO: 4 DX: 0 AU: 0
270 26 18 10 29
Attacks Defenses
Tentacles (WB+2) -
Entangle: A melee attack Coup holds the
target if it is 1+ size categories smaller.
The target suffers ST hit points defend-
able damage each round, cannot move and
suffers a penalty of 2 on all checks per size
tional attacks as a free action each round.
Multiple limbs: Attacks with multiple
limbs (free action). These may severed or
crushed by a Coup melee attack, lowering
the number of attacks.
Swim: Usual mode of movement is swim-
ming. If a second move action is taken, MR
is doubled.
GOLEMS
The following applies to all Golems
Charge: May add BOD to MAT when at-
tacking an opponent after running a dis-
tance of at least equal to MR..
Flinging: A melee attack Coup hurls the
target (if smaller) for damage/3 meters.
Defendable fall damage applies, the target
ends up prone.
GOBLIN
ST: 2 AG: 2 IN: 1
CO: 1 DX: 2 AU: 0
8 7 9 4.5 7
Attacks Defenses
Branch / Knife (WB+4) Smelly Rags (PA+1)
Loot: TV 1B:10
GOLEM, BONE
ST: 5 AG: 6 IN: 0
CO: 0 DX: 0 AU: 0
40 10 18 7.5 17
Attacks Defenses
Bony Claw (WB+2) -
Creation: 2613 GP + Carpentry
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GOLEM, CLAY
ST: 3 AG: 2 IN: 0
CO: 3 DX: 0 AU: 0
46 13 8 4.5 16
Attacks Defenses
Clay Fist (WB+1) -
Creation: 2338 GP + Stonemason
GOLEM, CRYSTAL
ST: 3 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 3 DX: 5 AU: 0
42 14 10 6.5 13
Attacks Defenses
Crystal Fist (WB+2) Crystal Entity (AV+3)
Spell: Lightning Bolt
GOLEM, IRON
ST: 5 AG: 2 IN: 0
CO: 6 DX: 0 AU: 0
72 31 7 4 31
Attacks Defenses
Iron Fist (WB+6) Metal Entity (AV+5)
Creation: 3750 GP + Armor smith
GOLEM, STONE
ST: 4 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 5 DX: 2 AU: 0
66 28 6 3.5 26
Attacks Defenses
Stone Fist (WB+4) Stone Entity (AV+4)
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HARPY
ST: 2 AG: 2 IN: 1
CO: 2 DX: 1 AU: 2
20 11 8 4 12
Attacks Defenses
Talons (WB+2) Feathers (AV+1)
Charm: The creature may charm its op-
ponent by Beckoning.
Spell: Beckoning (works as the spell Dom-
inate, cooldown period 10 rounds)
HOBGOBLIN
ST: 2 AG: 0 IN: 2
CO: 3 DX: 3 AU: 0
24 18 5+1 3.5 15 10
Attacks Defenses
Long Sword (WB+2)
Short Bow (WB+1, I+1)
Chain Mail (AV+2, MR-
0-5), Helmet (AV+1; I-1),
Wooden Shield (AV+1)
Loot: TV 1B:18
HORSE
ST: 2 AG: 7 IN: 0
CO: 2 DX: 0 AU: 0
66 12 18 10 14
Attacks Defenses
Hoof (WB+2) -
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HYDRA
ST: 5 AG: 2 IN: 0
CO: 6 DX: 0 AU: 0
90 22 12 10 21
Attacks Defenses
Bite (WB+2, OD-2) Scales (AV+2)
target (if smaller) for damage/3 meters.
Defendable fall damage applies, the target
ends up prone.
Regeneration: Regenerates HP every
round as per check result of the regenera-
tion check (CTN: BOD). This is a free ac-
tion. HP lost due to fre or acid can not be
regenerated. A Coup regrows a head.
doubled.
KOBOLD
ST: 1 AG: 1 IN: 1
CO: 1 DX: 2 AU: 0
7 4 7 4 5
Attacks Defenses
Small club (WB+1) -
LICH
ST: 17 AG: 0 IN: 8
CO: 21 DX: 4 AU: 8
39 31 6 4
Attacks Defenses
- Magic Robe +3 (AV+3)
rolling a Fumble.
bonus to ST and CO.
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Spells: Arcane Sword, Breach,
Burning Inferno, Call Shades,
Cloud of Death, Confusion, Create
Web, Dominate, Dominate Un-
dead, Ethereal Form, Ice Beam,
Invisibility, Jump, Magic Lock,
Mirage, Planar Gate, Raise Skel-
etons, Shadow, Shadow Lance,
Sleep, Stumble, Time Stop
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Loot: Trophy #(A:20)x10, #10M:20
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LIZARD MAN
ST: 4 AG: 0 IN: 2
CO: 2 DX: 2 AU: 0
21 14 8 5 14 11
Attacks Defenses
Spear (WB+1) Scaly Skin (AV+1)
Flinging: A melee attack Coup (tail swipe)
hurls the target (if same size or smaller) for
damage/3 meters. Defendable fall damage
applies, the target ends up prone.
Loot: TV 1B:12, #2B:17
MEDUSA
ST: 3 AG: 0 IN: 2
CO: 3 DX: 2 AU: 2
36 15 6 7.5 16
Attacks Defenses
Claws/Snakes (WB+2) Scaly Skin (AV+1)
Flinging: A melee attack Coup (random
tail swipe) hurls the target (same size or
smaller) for damage/3 meters. Defend-
able fall damage applies, the target ends
up prone.
Gaze Attack: Attacks anybody not suc-
ceeding MND+AU with its gaze attack (free
action). Those attacking the creature with-
out looking at it suffer -4 to all attacks, but
are no longer subject to gaze attacks.
Petrifcation: A successful gaze at-
tack petrifes the target. Check against
BOD+AU to avoid. Petrifcation can be
cured by Restoration.
Loot: Trophy (TV A:18) TV #5A:20, #5M:20
MINOTAUR
ST: 4 AG: 2 IN: 1
CO: 3 DX: 1 AU: 1
54 18 8 5 20
Attacks Defenses
Club, Horns or Hoof
(WB+2; OD-2)
Hide (AV+1)
Loot: Trophy (TV 1A:16), TV 2B:20
MONSTER SPIDER
ST: 3 AG: 2 IN: 0
CO: 2 DX: 4 AU: 0
72 15 11 8.5 17 15
Attacks Defenses
Bite (WB+2; OD-2)
Webbing (WB+2)
Carapace (AV+1)
Climber: Can scale walls and ceilings at
normal movement rate (free action). May
drop on victims, adding BOD to MAT.
Paralysis Effect: Webbing renders target
unable to move for check result in rounds.
Check against BOD+ST to avoid. Usable
every 10 rounds.
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MUMMY
ST: 10 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 10 DX: 0 AU: 2
32 23 4 3 24
Attacks Defenses
Putrid Touch (WB+1) Bandages (AV+1)
Attribute loss: For each attack causing
damage, BOD is lowered by one, killing
the target if it reaches zero. 1 point of at-
tribute is regenerated per day or per use
Restoration.
rolling a Fumble.
bonus to ST and CO.
damage from fre-based spells and
effects.
Loot: TV #2A:18, #1M:16
NETHER WOLF
ST: 4 AG: 2 IN: 0
CO: 2 DX: 2 AU: 0
35 14 10 7.5 17 12
Attacks Defenses
Bite (WB+1) or
Fire Breath (WB+2)
Fiery Fur (AV+1)
Breath weapon (fre): Usable every D20
rounds. Does undefendable damage (as per
ranged attack). Only magical AV bonuses
may be used to defend. Cone of DX x 5m
length and DX x 3m breadth at the end.
damage from ice and water based
attacks and effects.
OGRE
ST: 3 AG: 2 IN: 1
CO: 3 DX: 0 AU: 0
50 17 6 3.5 17
Attacks Defenses
Club (WB+2; OD-2) Smelly Hides (AV+1)
Entangle: A melee attack Coup catches
the target with the free hand if it is 1+ size
categories smaller. The target suffers 3 hit
points defendable damage each round,
cannot move and suffers a penalty of 2
on all checks per size category difference.
Escaping: Target rolls comparative check
with MOB+ST against the entanglers
BOD+ST.
Loot: TV 1B:8, #1B18
ORC
ST: 2 AG: 0 IN: 1
CO: 3 DX: 3 AU: 0
23 14 6 4 13 10
Attacks Defenses
Spear (WB+1) Leather Armor (AV+1)
Loot: TV 1B:14, #1B16
OWLDRITCH
ST: 4 AG: 3 IN: 0
CO: 3 DX: 0 AU: 0
54 18 9 4.5 20
Attacks Defenses
Claw (WB+2, OD-2) Feathers (AV+1)
PONY
ST: 2 AG: 5 IN: 0
CO: 2 DX: 0 AU: 0
63 11 13 7.5 13
Attacks Defenses
Hoof (WB+2, defending) -
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RAT
ST: 1 AG: 2 IN: 0
CO: 0 DX: 0 AU: 0
3 2 6 3 4
Attacks Defenses
Sharp Teeth (WB+1) -
Swim: May swim at MR. If the action
Running is performed, MR is doubled as
if walking on the ground.
FF: 1 Size: T XP: 26
RUST BUG
ST: 4 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 4 DX: 0 AU: 0
33 15 7 7 13
Attacks Defenses
Antennae (WB+1) Carapace (AV+3)
antennae (free action). These may severed
or crushed by a Coup melee attack, lower-
ing the number of attacks.
Rust: Each hit reduces the AV of a random
metallic, non-magical armor piece of the
target by 1. The WB of any non-magical
metal weapon hitting the creature is also
reduced by one.
SHADE
ST: 5 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 4 DX: 2 AU: 0
25 23 11 6.5 18
Attacks Defenses
Claw (WB+2, OD-2) Incorporeal (AV+8)
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SHARK
ST: 4 AG: 3 IN: 0
CO: 3 DX: 0 AU: 0
39 16 9 6 19
Attacks Defenses
Bite (WB+2, OD-2) -
Swim: MR is swimming speed. If a sec-
ond move action action is taken, MR is
doubled.
SHIMMERSTEED
ST: 2 AG: 6 IN: 0
CO: 3 DX: 0 AU: 0
66 12 18 10.5 13
Attacks Defenses
Hoof (WB+2) -
STRANGLEVINE
ST: 3 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 4 DX: 0 AU: 0
30 11 8 7.5 11
Attacks Defenses
Root Strike (WB+2) Wooden (AV+1)
Entangle: A melee attack Coup entangles
the target if it is 1+ size categories smaller.
The target suffers 3 hit points defendable
damage each round, cannot move and suf-
fers a penalty of 2 on all checks per size cat-
egory difference. Escaping: Target rolls
Loot: Firewood
SKELETON
ST: 3 AG: 2 IN: 0
CO: 2 DX: 2 AU: 0
22 12 10 5 14
Attacks Defenses
Bone Claw (WB+1) -
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SWARM
BOD: - MOB: - MND: -
ST: - AG: - IN: -
CO: - DX: - AU: -
SWV SWV 8 7.5 SWV
Attacks Defenses
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Swarm (beetles, rodents, snakes):
Considered as a single opponent. The
swarm value (SWV) is equal to its cur-
rent number of members/10 (initially
maximum 200 and thus SWV 20). Per 1
HP damage 10 members die (SWV = -1).
Swarms can redistribute members to adja-
cent areas and attack their own and each
adjacent area simultaneously with full at-
tack value.
MAT, DEF and HP are equal to the
current SWV.
TENTACLE BRAIN
ST: 2 AG: 2 IN: 0
CO: 1 DX: 0 AU: 0
11 5 8 6
Attacks Defenses
- -
Attribute loss (MND): For each success-
ful casting of the Ray of Thought Devour-
ing, MND will be lowered by one, reducing
the target to complete dementia if reaching
zero. 1 point of MND can be restored per
use of the spell Restoration.
Hover: May hover instead of walking.
Movement Rate may be doubled by using
the Run maneuver.
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ing (invisible, causes mental damage and
also attribute loss).
TREE WARDEN
ST: 5 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 5 DX: 0 AU: 0
70 27 1 3.5 27
Attacks Defenses
Branch Strike (WB+2) Thick Bark (AV+2)
target (1+ size categories smaller) for dam-
age/3 meters. Defendable fall damage ap-
plies, the target ends up prone.
Susceptible: Suffers double damage from
fre-based spells, attacks and effects.
Loot: Firewood
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TROLL
ST: 4 AG: 0 IN: 1
CO: 4 DX: 3 AU: 0
60 22 9 5 22 13
Attacks Defenses
Club (WB+2; OD-2)
Rock (WB+4, OD-4)
Swarthy Skin (AV+2)
Entangle: A melee attack Coup grabs
a target if it is 1+ size categories smaller
with the free hand. The target suffers 4
hit points defendable damage each round,
cannot move and suffers a penalty of 2 on
all checks per size category difference. Es-
caping: Target rolls comparative check
with MOB+ST against the entanglers
BOD+ST.
Regeneration: Regenerates HP every
round as per check result of the regenera-
tion check (CTN: BOD). This is a free ac-
tion. HP lost due to fre or acid can not be
regenerated.
Susceptible: Suffers double damage from
light-based spells, attacks and effects.
Loot: TV #1B:16
UNICORN
ST: 2 AG: 6 IN: 1
CO: 2 DX: 0 AU: 1
63 11 19 11 12
Attacks Defenses
Multiple (WB+1; OD-2) -
Charge: When running a distance of at
least equal to MR, BOD is added to a melee
attack.
Creature of Light (setting option):
Is considered to be a Creature of Light in
most settings. Rules applied to such enti-
ties affect this creature.
Fear: May induce fear once per combat
on all creatures or servants of darkness
seeing it. Targets not succeeding against
MND+IN+level are intimidated and suf-
fer a -1 penalty to all checks for the rest of
the combat. The target will fee if rolling a
Fumble.
smaller target for damage/3 meters. De-
fendable fall damage applies, the target
ends up prone.
tional attack (horn of hoof) as a free action
each round.
AUTO
Spell: May cast the spell Sprint at any time
without having to roll a check. Cooldown
periods still aply.
Loot: TV 1B:12; #2B:17
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VAMPIRE BAT
ST: 3 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 2 DX: 0 AU: 0
4 7 4 3 9
Attacks Defenses
Claws (WB+1) -
Dive Attack: If at least a distance of MR
x 2 is covered fying (running), a special
melee attack may be performed (MAT +
BOD). This may happen during move-
ment, not only before or after movement
as normal.
Flight: May fy with double MR instead
of walking. If a second move action is per-
formed while fying, effective speed is qua-
druple MR.
Sonar: The creature orients itself by so-
nar.
FF: 1 Size: T XP: 55
WAR ELEPHANT
ST: 5 AG: 2 IN: 0
CO: 5 DX: 0 AU: 0
93 23 8 6.5 22
Attacks Defenses
Impact (WB+2) Pachyderm (AV+2)
Charge: May add BOD to MAT when
slamming into an opponent after running
a distance of at least equal to MR.
VILE WATCHER
ST: 0 AG: 0 IN: 2
CO: 4 DX: 2 AU: 3
88 14 4 3
Attacks Defenses
- Swarthy Skin (AV+2)
Anti Magic: All magic in a radius of 10
meters around the creature is cancelled.
This does not apply to the creatures magic
or its own spells.
tion): Considered to be a Creature of
Hover: May hover instead of walking.
Movement Rate may be doubled by using
the Run maneuver.
Multiple attacks: Can cast 4 additional
spells as a free action each round. No two
identical spells may be cast in a round.
Multiple limbs: Casts with 5 of its 10
eyes. These may severed or crushed by a
Coup melee attack, lowering the number
of attacks.
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active):
Blind, Chain Lightning (TSC 15),
Confusion, Defensive Shield,
Dominate, Hurl, Invisibility,
Protective Shell, Sleep, Teleki-
nesis
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Loot: TV #5A:20, #5M:20
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BESTIARY V
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BESTIARY W - Z
WAR HOG
ST: 2 AG: 2 IN: 0
CO: 4 DX: 0 AU: 0
35 15 11 8.5 13
Attacks Defenses
Tusks (WB+2, OD-1) Swarthy Skin (AV+2)
WAR HORSE
ST: 4 AG: 4 IN: 0
CO: 3 DX: 0 AU: 0
75 15 14 9 18
Attacks Defenses
Hoof or Slam (WB+1) -
WOLF
ST: 3 AG: 4 IN: 0
CO: 1 DX: 0 AU: 0
29 10 11 7 13
Attacks Defenses
Bite (WB+2, OD-1) Wolf Pelt (AV+1)
Charge: May add BOD to MAT when at-
tacking an opponent after running a dis-
tance of at least equal to MR.
ZOMBIE
ST: 3 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 5 DX: 0 AU: 0
28 20 3 2.5 18
Attacks Defenses
Putrid Claw (WB+2) Doesnt care (AV+2)
Loot: TV 1B:4
The following three adventures are suit-
able to be played through in a single
evening. In addition to the Lord of the
Rats, which was completely revised for
the new Dungeonslayes, there is a
roleplay-heavy travel adventure and the
exceedingly fatal Fortress of Doom.
THE CAERA CAMPAIGN
If you just want to get going, just play
the three adventures consecutively - the
ideal start for your own campaign in the
world of Caera, the classical Dungeon-
slayers setting.
The game master should be familiar
with the information about Caera, es-
pecially the chapters regarding the Pine
Hills and the townships of Westing and
Cendor (see page 144).
After this three-part mini-campaign,
the characters should have reached the
ffth level and have gained a certain rep-
utation in the Pine Hills area.
Below are a few hints from where the
players characters could hail. There are
also some suggestions for motivation
and backgrounds to better integrate the
characters into the setting.
ELVEN CHARACTERS
Although elven characters may hail
from the cool woods of the Hynrur,
this place is much too far away from the
campaign location. Thus, Dynomere is
recommended as a suitable homeland.
HUMAN CHARACTERS
These should come from the area be-
tween Volten and Heath oGrains. One
of the farmsteads near Westing or the
Lennfeld Valley would be suitable.
DWARVEN CHARACTERS
Dwarfs may come from anywhere in the
area near The Long River, maybe di-
rectly from Ironhall. In both cases, they
have been away from home for a rather
long time.
MOTIVATION & BACKGROUND
The campaign starts in the city of West-
ing and leads the characters northwards
to the Pine Hills while the plot devel-
ops. Thus it may be advisable to give
the characters a reason why they are
headed in this direction:
Perhaps one of the characters has a
friend among the inhabitants of Cen-
dors, whom he wants to pay a visit. An-
other character may have to deliver a
letter to someone there.
An Elf could simply be driven by curi-
osity or may have heard of orcish war
bands raiding the Dawn Woods.
Human priests of Helia (Goddess of
Light) may be on the road with a mes-
sage from the temple of Westing to the
Healer Arla, while fghters may have
heard rumors about the weapons forged
in the smithy of the brothers Barbaros-
sa. Dwarves may simply be on their way
to Ironhall to pay a visit to relatives or to
see the Seven Halls of Stone.
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ADVENTURE 1: LORD OF THE RATS
ADVENTURE 1
LORD OF THE RATS
FOR 2+ FIRST-LEVEL CHARACTERS
A long time ago, cultists of the Rat God
SnarrkIzz terrorized the countryside.
Where there once was a temple complex
with an underground shrine now stands
the small settlement of Barring.
This is where the cultists planned their
forays into the environs, inficting mur-
der and pillage unto the surrounding
small and unprotected settlements.
Eventually, the forces of light inter-
vened. The Templars of Helia, Goddess
of Light, commenced on a bloody battle,
leveling the temple and felling the cult-
ists to the last man.
The underground shrine though went
unharmed. Now - centuries later - a few
rats have happened upon it, started to
breed and grow...
STARTING THE ADVENTURE
The characters arrive - either separately
or as a group - at the small but cozy inn
at Barring. They will be the only guests
that evening.
Brempen, the landlord of the inn, has a
problem: his supplies of beer and wine
in the taproom are expended, and the
way to his replenishments is blocked.
Once all the characters are assembled
and one of them wants to order beer,
ale or wine, Brempen will start to act
nervous and fdgety, trying to sway the
character to change the order. He might
even start pitching the local cottage
cheese, which of course can only be
taken with milk or water.
Sooner or later Brempen will neverthe-
less have to confess:
Though quite embarrassing for my-
self, I cannot quite access my fne
stocks at the moment. To be honest - I
could use your discrete assistance.
A nest of rats seems to have taken hold
in the cellars. Now, this does happen in
the best of households, but these beasts
are more than aggressive: While fetch-
ing beer last night, my servant was at-
tacked by them. This simply cannot
be!
Be that as it may, my supplies up here
are exhausted. If you could take care of
the matter, I would be quite grateful -
Id even pay you one whole piece of sil-
ver per rat. Please - will you help me?
THE CELLAR
Attracted to the shrine as if by magic,
the rats have nibbled through the old
stone walls and dug tunnels just under
1m high to the vaults of the rat cult.
1. ENTRANCE
A steep staircase leads into the dark-
ness. Squeaking can be heard with a
successful Perception Check.
2. BEER CELLAR
Between the large barrels, one rat per
character is scurrying about.
Upon closer inspection (Search Check),
a 1m wide opening can be found behind
one of the barrels.
3. WINE CELLAR
There is one Giant Rat per two PCs
here. A similar tunnel opening as above
can be very easily discovered in a corner
(Search Check +4).
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THE TUNNELS
4. TUNNELS
The overgrown rats have dug through
the loose soil and created about 1m high
tunnels, traversable only on all fours.
5. POOL
The tunnel ends at a natural grotto that
is approximately 2m high. Next to the
pond, there are four heavily cobwebbed
Giant Rats, quite dead.
6. SPIDERS NEST
A long time ago, a young Monster
Spider entered this place through a
narrow opening and created its nest
here. The spider has grown so that now
the opening is much too small for it to
leave again; it can only move between
5 and 6. Cobwebbed rats adorn its web.
1 SQUARE = 1 METER
YOUNG MONSTER SPIDER
ST: 2 AG: 2 IN: 0
CO: 1 DX: 4 AU: 0
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Attacks Defenses
Bite (WB+1; OD-1)
Webbing (WB+1)
Carapace (AV+1)
Climber: May scale walls and even ceil-
ings with normal movement rate (free
action). May perform drop attack, adding
BOD to MAT.
Paralysis Effect: Webbing renders tar-
get unable to move for check result in
rounds if it does not succeed rolling against
BOD+ST.
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THE CHAMBERS OF THE RAT
These are the remains of the old cellars
beneath the destroyed temple complex
- this is where the cultists used to live.
None of the doors is locked, each door
has a large hole in it (about 80cm), ob-
viously caused by rats.
7. DRESSING ROOM
There are (number of PCs+1) magi-
cal black robes on hooks on the wall. A
wearer of one of these robes will not be
attacked by normal rats, though giant
rats wont mind.
8. TORTURE CHAMBER
A human Skeleton is lying on a rack, it
will attack if disturbed. The two cells are
empty and unlocked.
9. STUDY
A thick layer of dust has settled over a
chair, table, quill and inkwell, obscur-
ing the parchments on the table. If
only searching visually, a Perception
Check-8 is necessary to notice them.
Besides scribbled notes in a long-
forgotten language, two scrolls can be
found (2x Treasure Table S1).
10. WASHING CHAMBER
A lone ring (2GP) can be found at the
bottom of this cistern, flled with dark
water.
11. CAVE-IN
When the paladins of light attacked, the
parts of the temple above ground col-
lapsed and sealed this passage off.
Searching the debris reveals a shattered
human skeleton in rusty armor, still
grasping a shortsword +1. This skeleton
is truly dead.
The sword, the armor and a silver pen-
dant (1GP) are all adorned with a small
sun symbol - the symbol of the forces of
light.
12. DORMITORY
Two Giant Rats per character are hid-
ing between six moldy bed remains.
There is a metal vial (Healing Potion)
underneath the remains of a pillow.
13. ARMORY
Only one helmet, two longswords and a
metal shield remain in this room.
14. HALLWAY OF THE RATS
Frescoes depicting the Rat God deco-
rate this descending passage. It ends
before a set of double wooden doors.
Once again, the rats and giant rats have
gnawed various irregular openings
through the doors.
15. SHRINE OF SNARRKIZZ
A 2m tall statue, depicting the Lord of
the Rats, stands in front of a stone altar.
The statue is actually a Clay Golem
that was designed to combat threats
and prevent desecration of the shrine. It
animates when the characters attempt
just that.
Two Giant Rats per character fock
around the statue.
If appropriate tools are used to destroy
the altar (HP 20; Defense 25), the pow-
er of the shrine is fnally broken.
EXPERIENCE POINTS
Per room ....................................... 1 XP
Combat ......... (vanquished XP/PC) XP
Role-Playing ........................... 0-20 XP
Destroy Shrine ............................ 15 XP
Completing the adventure ......... 45 XP
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ADVENTURE 2: TREACHEROUS TRAVELS
ADVENTURE 2
TREACHEROUS TRAVELS
FOR 2+ CHARACTERS of LEVEL 2 - 3
Trader Harringer lost all of his mer-
cenaries but Kemp and Emrick when
his trading convoy was attacked by
swamp trolls last night near the Lyrken-
fenn.
Having arrived in Westing, he is now
desperately looking for a few brave he-
roes to guard his transport caravan for
1GP per day (including provisions) until
theyve reached their destination, the
little village of Cendor.
THE NPCS
Harringer is a mustached, always well
groomed, already graying but still quite
active trader who wields a harsh tone,
but has a good-natured heart.
Despite his advanced age he still han-
dles the sword well and is able to defend
himself. He will not divulge the con-
tents of the 60 leather-wrapped, tightly
bound boxes which are being trans-
ported by the wagons, each pulled by
two oxen. Within them are exotic spices
and rare ingredients for crafting magic
items.
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Kemp and Emrick handle the other
two wagons. Theyve been accompany-
ing Harringer since the beginning of the
trek and are the only other survivors of
the attack.
While Kemp is a grumpy, bald veteran
who only sees the characters as inex-
perienced novices who have to earn his
respect, the chubby Emrick - also the
party cook - is of a far more cheerful
nature, frequently whistling along and
generally showing a friendly demeanor
toward the characters.
Both Emricks friendliness and Kemps
barely hidden contempt should always
be stressed during the trip (without es-
calating the situation).
TRAVEL ROUTE
Barring unforeseen delays, the journey
from Westing to Cendor will last four
days.
The heavily laden trading convoy trav-
els very cautiously (only 20km/day), all
the while following a single road that
leads through the Dawn Woods, arriv-
ing at Cendor village in the Pine Hills
after about 90km.
TRAVEL ROUTINE
The three carts travel one after the oth-
er, led by Kemp, followed by trader Har-
ringer and fnally Emrick.
There is room for one character each
either on the coach box or amidst the
cargo.
Emrick provides hearty meals morning,
noon and night. These moments should
be used to role-play socializing, devot-
ing some time to conversation between
PCs and NPCs to give the whole group
and situation more depth.
Individual characters can also take care
of things such as collecting frewood,
supplying the six oxen or scouting
ahead.
A guard sequence will be determined
each night by Harringer. There are al-
ways two guards on duty, Harringer
will not participate. The game master
should surreptitiously determine sleep-
ing spots for each character.
In the late evening of the frst day of
the trip, the convoy will likely reach a
bridge at a trading post, where Harrin-
ger will rent space for the company in
the common dormitory.
Nevertheless, here too, two of his men
are set to guard the wagons at any time.
AMBUSH
On the second day of travels, the cara-
van will be attacked in the early after-
noon by a party of Orc Raiders lurk-
ing in the brushwood. This encounter is
marked on the map with an X.
There are one more orcs than there are
characters. They attack in two groups
and regard the wagon drivers as the
least dangerous.
Kemp will try to come to the traders
aid, though Harringer is anything but
helpless.
ABERRANT ERRANT KNIGHT
On the third day of the journey, the
group is met by an errant knight on
horseback. He introduces himself as
knight Wilbert of the (nonexistent) Or-
der of the Strong Men.
Despite a slightly run-down appear-
ance, his demeanor is impeccable and
amiable. After proper introductions
have been made, he asks if the group
requires any aid.
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Once Harringer tells him of the orc at-
tack, he puts on a glowering frown and
grimly proclaims:
Alas, once again I came too late - the
shame! My lord, I see it as my duty to
escort you for the rest of your travels -
so that orcs and other scoundrels shall
not dare to raise a hand against you
once more. Rest assured, when Sir Wil-
bert is near, you will be safe!
Harringer will have no objection to
more (free) support, while Kemp only
turns up his nose contemptuously (Or-
der of the strong men - never heard
ofem.) and Emrick whispers to one of
the characters: Thats supposed to be a
knight?
DINNERS READY!
Upon setting up camp in the evening,
Wilbert scouts the area, Kemp and Har-
ringer take care of the wagons and Em-
rick starts preparing food. He whispers
to any characters in his vicinity: Keep
an eye on that supposed knight - some-
things not right with that fellow.
Soon thereafter, Emrick will incon-
spicuously open up a small, folded piece
of parchment, emptying its content, a
greenish powder, into the pot. He then
throws the parchment into the fre.
Characters may make a Perception
check to notice Emricks actions:
CHARACTER IS ... PERCEPTION
...with Emrick +8
...with Sir Wilbert -8
...with Kemp and
Harringer
-4
...providing for the oxen -2
...gathering frewood -8
...elsewhere in the camp +0
If Emrick is asked about the green pow-
der, he will claim it to be spices and not
hesitate to openly try the food.
If any suspicion is voiced towards Kemp
or Harringer, they will fat out claim
that theyve been on the road with Em-
rick for too long to distrust him.
Finally, the food is ready - and of course
it is poisoned, which neither Kemp nor
Harringer will taste despite it being
quite readily detectable (SV 0).
It is a knock-out poison. Anyone con-
suming it must make a check to Defy
Poison, otherwise falling into a deep
sleep after half an hour. If the check
succeeds, the character is afficted by
strong nausea for D20*20 minutes (all
checks -2).
Emrick and Sir Wilbert - actually Wil-
bert the Rotten, gang leader of the trea-
sonous camp cook - took an antidote an
hour before eating.
BETRAYAL!
As soon as the poison affects the char-
acters, Kemp (gets nauseated) and Har-
ringer (falls asleep), Emrick and Wil-
bert each grab a burning branch from
the campfre and distance themselves
10m from it. This is the signal for their
cronies, hidden 30m in the forest, to fre
a single volley of arrows into the camp.
Determine targets randomly. Following
this, Emrick and Wilbert will rush back
to kill any survivors, while the rest of the
gang will join them after three rounds.
If Emrick or Wilbert do not manage to
signal the attack, the gang will close in
at dusk.
Should all PCs have been put to sleep,
they may be awakened by the arrows,
otherwise the weakened Kemp will
wake them rather rudely (e.g. kicking).
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THE END OF THE JOURNEY
If Harringer has survived, he will be
eternally grateful to the characters, as
will Kemp, who will apologize profusely
for his behavior in recent days.
Once the destination is reached, Har-
ringer will ask the characters to meet
him in the evening after he has taken
care of business. At this point, he will
reward each character with an addi-
tional 100GP as a heart-felt thank you.
NPC-VALUES
KEMP & EMRICK
FIGHTER
LEVEL 3
ST: 4+1 AG: 0 IN: 2
CO: 3+1 DX: 1 AU: 0
22 15 6+2 4 15 10
Attacks Defenses
Longsword (WB+2)
Light Crossbow
(WB+2, I-2)
Chain Mail
(AV+1, MR-0.5)
Helmet (AV+1, I-1)
Loot: TV 1A:12, 2C:14
ORC RAIDER
ST: 3 AG: 0 IN: 2
CO: 3 DX: 1 AU: 0
25 16+1 6+1 4 17 10
Attacks Defenses
Scimitar (WB+2),
Leather Armor (AV+1)
Wooden Shield (AV+1)
Creature of Darkness (Setting op-
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Loot: TV 1B:8, 1C:10
HARRINGER
FIGHTER
LEVEL 4
ST: 3+1 AG: 0 IN: 3
CO: 4+1 DX: 0 AU: 0
22+2 14 6 3.5 13
Attacks Defenses
Longsword (WB+2)
Chain Mail
(AV+2, MR -0.5)
Loot: TV 2A:16, 4D:10
CRONIES
FIGHTER
LEVEL 2
ST: 4+1 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 3 DX: 3 AU: 0
21 12 9 5 14 12
Attacks Defenses
Short Sword (WB+1)
Leather Armor (AV+1)
Loot: TV 2C:12
KNIGHT WILBERT
FIGHTER
LEVEL 3
ST: 5+1 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 5+1 DX: 0 AU: 0
24 18 3 3 17
Attacks Defenses
Two-handed Sword
(WB+3, OD-4, I-4)
Plate Mail
(AV+2, MR -0.5)
Helmet (AV+1, I-1)
Loot: TV 1A:6, 2C:14, 2D:10, Horse
EXPERIENCE POINTS
Per 10 Kilometers .......................... 1 XP
Combat .......... (vanquished XP/PC) XP
Role-Play ................................. 0-50 XP
Observe Emrick poison meal ...... 10 XP
Ingest poison ............................... 10 XP
Convince Harringer not to eat .... 25 XP
For the adventure ...................... 50 XP
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ADVENTURE 3: FORTRESS OF DOOM
ADVENTURE 3
FORTRESS OF DOOM
FOR 2+ CHARACTERS of LEVEL 3-5
Long ago, before the dwarves moved
into Ironhall, the Paladins of Light
stood watch on the Pine Hills.
The Order is long gone and the fortress,
commonly known as the Fortress of
Doom, sits at the base of the Scantridge
and is widely regarded as being a cursed
place.
Almost everyone in the Pine Hills has a
story to tell about the Fortress of Doom.
Much is speculation and conjecture, but
many stories have a kernel of truth to
them.
Time and time again, bands of robbers
and ferce monsters have taken up resi-
dence in its halls, luring adventurous
warriors in search of fame and fortune.
Few have returned to tell their tale.
THE SCANTRIDGE
The Fortress of Doom is built adjacent
to a steep, narrow, rocky ridge called
the Scantridge. From afar, the broken
remnants of a humanoid statute can be
seen on its 30m high peak. Though no
longer recognizable today, this statue
once depicted a deity of light. It was
smashed years ago.
A narrow staircase is concealed between
the rocks leading up to the peak. Once
climbed, one can see down into the for-
tress. There is a secret door (MV8) in a
boulder near the statue, leading to area
12 in the fortress via a fight of steep
steps.
THE FORTRESS
The ravages that time has left on the
fortress can be seen from afar:
The remains of the rotted gates lie in
the dust and gaping cracks run through
the crumbling walls. The ruined towers
seem ready to collapse at any moment
and the domed ceiling of the temple-like
old keep shows strong signs of decay.
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FRONT VIEW
FORTRESS
TOP VIEW
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CURRENT RESIDENTS
Up to two months ago, a band of gob-
lins led by the shaman Shekz held the
fortress. This changed when the south-
ern necromancer Ankmatur showed up
with his band of trolls.
Meanwhile, the necromancer has estab-
lished himself as the evil overlord of the
fortress, enslaving the goblins and im-
prisoning Shekz.
Ankmatur has explored a good part of
the cellars, reactivated old traps and
raised shades and skeletons from the
innumerable dead which fell here dur-
ing the past centuries.
To his amazement, Ankmatur has dis-
covered strange glowing veins of ore
which only seem to appear in the Scant-
ridge.
He has set his skeletons to force the
goblins to mine this ore while he contin-
ues his exploration of the deeper levels.
Hating the necromancer with fervor,
the goblins would love to free Shekz and
do away with Ankmatur. Fear of black
magic and Ankmaturs undead minions
and exhaustion from forced labor has
discouraged them thoroughly.
During the course of the adventure, the
characters will become aware of the
enslaved goblins predicament. They
might attempt to use this fact to gain an
advantage:
The goblins and the shaman Shekz are
able to communicate in the common
language and will readily ally with the
characters against the necromancer in
hopes of regaining their freedom and,
of course, control of the fortress.
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ENTERING THE FORTRESS
Ankmatur feels safe in the basement, so
he is not to concerned about guarding
the courtyard. The trolls in the keep are
too stupid to take note of what happens
outside the walls.
THE TOWERS
The dilapidated, 6m
high towers (with-
out parapet), can
only be reached by
traversing the 3m
high battlements.
Ladders are long
gone, but the bat-
tlements provide
enough footholds to scale them (Climb
+8)
Once inside the
towers, the ground
foor can be ac-
cessed via a hatch
in the foor. The
wooden staircase
leading upward is
completely unus-
able and the roof is
unable to support
anyone.
The crooked tower
doors are all un-
locked.
TOWER A
Everything in this broken-down tower
is covered with debris from walls and
ceiling, completely burying the hatch
leading to the ground foor.
Anyone who bothers to clear the debris
and open the hatch will only fnd an
empty jail cell.
ROOF
<- DOORS- >
HATCH
GROUND FLOOR
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TOWER B
Loud noises or speaking will incur the
risk (CTN 5) of a complete collapse of
the ceiling (MAT 40).
A small armory used to be in the ground
foor but was plundered centuries ago.
TOWER C
This tower is mostly intact and has only
one door. A rust bug is lurking under
debris and dust (Perception -4).
TOWER D
A large part of the outer wall collapsed
long ago.
Anyone searching here will easily (+2)
fnd the skeleton of an elf whose only
usable belongings are a magic short bow
+1 and 8gp.
THE TEMPLE KEEP
Helias sun symbol is still well recog-
nizable above the entry portal of the
building. Whatever happened to the
double doors - they are long gone.
1. ENTRANCE
Those who enter this area may at-
tempt two Perception checks. They
may either smell (+4) the nearby trolls
or hear (+4) their muffed grunts.
2. DESECRATED HELIA SHRINE
Ankmaturs trolls live in these once
holy halls amidst flth, gnawed bones,
dirt and troll scat.
There are two trolls here, which can
be extremely dangerous for the char-
acters. One of the trolls is taking a nap
and has to wake up (see page 92) be-
fore joining the fray.
While their main duty is to make sure
that no goblins escape, they can and
will intercept intruders.
A small altar with Helias sun symbol
is at the opposing wall, now desecrat-
ed with the skulls of former troll vic-
tims (three goblin and one dwarven).
Should the characters remove these
trophies and clean the altar, all in-
volved PCs except for Servants of
Darkness will receive a bonus of +1
to all checks for the next 24 hours.
A single staircase leads down to the
basement complex.
1 FIELD = 1 METER
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THE BASEMENT COMPLEX
The basement is divided roughly into
three areas:
The goblin slave section (rooms
4-9), the chambers of the necro-
mancer (rooms 13-21) and the un-
touched halls (rooms 8-12) into
which Ankmatur has not yet dared to
venture.
All doors - unless otherwise stated - are
unlocked.
3. ENTRANCE
A worn fresco of Helias sun-symbol is
decorating the foor. The door to 8 is
secured by a fully functional padlock
(LV 4).
4. GOBLIN REST CHAMBER
This is the resting area of the goblins
Their blankets and skins shimmer
slightly due to luminous metal dust.
While there are no goblins currently
here, they can be heard working through
the narrow window (A) in area 6.
5. STORAGE CHAMBER
In addition to several sleeping spots,
there are three chests here, the largest
one contains eight pickaxes. The two
smaller chests contain slightly glow-
ing rocks. This is the strange ore which
the goblins have to mine. The sound of
knocking, groaning and cracking whips
can be heard from 6.
6. LABOR CAVE
On the wall opposite of the entrance,
three Goblins per character are
chopping shimmering rocks from the
stone wall. Four skeletons with whips
- their backs to area 5 - are motivating
the slaves in their labor. The goblins will
only intervene in a fght if they are at-
tacked or the player characters seem to
be losing - whereupon they will support
the skeletons!
7. ZOMBIE CAVE
Six rotting zombie goblins are slowly
working the rock face. They mainly
serve to remind the goblins what will
happen to them if they show disobedi-
ence.
The primitive worker zombies are not
able to fght, have only 1HP each, no de-
fense and are not worth any XP.
8. OLD CHAMBER
Ankmatur hasnt been here yet. He has
sealed the door from area 3.
There is a Cloak of the Watcher (see
page 98) and a black robe, which grants
+1 to Strength, in the closet. Upon clos-
er inspection of the robe, a second effect
can be determined: if worn during the
nighttime, there is a 1 in D20 chance
that the robe and its wearer will turn to
stone for the remainder of the night.
Old blood stains can be made out on
the chest. These stem from a spear trap
(MV4, MAT15). Once it has struck, it re-
tracts into the ceiling, ready to hit again.
The chest contains an old, 10m long
rope (can only be severed by magic),
6 potions (6x Treasure Table P) and a
tin can with 7 pieces of red hard candy.
Each of these heal 1HP per round for
2D20 rounds.
9. OLD ARMORY
There are 4 short swords, 8 two-handed
swords, 14 metal shields, 7 sets of chain
mail and 5 sets of plate mails here. To
top it off, four fying swords lie in
wait, ready to attack.
10. HALL OF TILES
Ankmatur hasnt been here yet. The
door to this area from area 3 is locked.
Moving on a tile will trigger a magical
effect (cooldown period 1 year) on the
character stepping on it.
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The effect is determined by rolling D20
with light tiles reducing the roll by two
and dark tiles increasing it by two.
RESULT TILE EFFECT
1 or less Random trait +1 permanently
2
The character gains 1 Talent
Point
3-4 Coins of PC +50%
5-8 Something appears (TT M)
9-12 Spell effect (TT S)
13-15
Transformed to rat for D20/2
minutes
16-17 Frozen for D20 minutes
18 PC ages D20/2 years
19 Traumatic Vision: -2D20 XP
20+ 2D20 undefendable damage
11. THE FUNERAL FEAST
Five rigid skeletons are sitting at the
table here, before them rotten food and
dusty cups. Muffed chatter and faint
rattling of cutlery can be heard. Each is
wearing a golden ring with a sun sym-
bol. If any ring is tampered with, all
skeletons will rise to fght. A ring grants
its wearer the ability to heal damage up
to his rank in Servant of Light once
per combat. The fve indistinct metal
cups also have a special ability: they will
magically fll up with either water or
wine once daily, subject to the wishes of
the holder. The secret door to (12) is
concealed from this side (MV 8).
1 FIELD = 1 METER
S = S ECRET DOOR
CHASM
SECRET PASSAGE
BOOK
PAINTING
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12. ESCAPE TUNNEL
A paladin used to stand guard in this
room which grants access to a 30m long
escape tunnel. The tunnel has remained
undiscovered up until now.
An unlocked chest contains the dusty
remains of dried goods, 8 healing po-
tions and 6 wooden boxes with (dried)
weapons paste.
There are 8 long swords in the weapon
rack, two of which have a sun-adorned
handle. These two are magic +1.
The secret doors to 11 and 13 are not
concealed from here.
13. SHEKZ CAGE
Ankmatur has imprisoned the goblin
shaman in a large, solid iron cage (LV 4)
in this room. Shekz would be happy to
join forces with the characters against
the hated necromancer.
SHEKZ
ST: 0 AG: 0 IN: 3+1
CO: 0+1 DX: 2 AU: 3+1
7+1 4 5 3.5
Attacks Defenses
Stick / Knife (WB+0) Smelly rags (AV+1)
11 10
Spells:
Sleep
Fire Ray
14. THRONE OF HEALING SLEEP
Whoever sits on the throne will become
very tired and fall asleep within D20/10
rounds if no action is attempted to
avoid this. Sleeping characters can not
be roused (exception: Restoration), but
will wake up after D20 minutes, any in-
juries healed and all hit points restored.
15. GUARDIAN HALL
There are three massive, shimmering
statues (A) on pedestals here. A fourth
pedestal is empty, the remains of a
statue lie on the ground amidst broken
bones of former adventurers. The three
statues (stats as Clay Golems) will en-
gage anyone (except for Ankmatur and
his undead) if the bronze double doors
to 13 or 14 or the iron door to 16 are
opened.
16. THE GREAT CAVE
This area is accessible via a walkway.
The ceiling is almost 4m high, shimmer-
ing bones can be glimpsed at the bottom
of the 6m deep chasm. The Rotbellies at
17 can be easily seen from here.
17. THE ROTBELLIES
There is one pale, fat, monstrous zom-
bie abomination in each spot. As soon
as either of the Rotbellies is attacked,
the other one will lumber toward the
characters, joining the fray. Meanwhile,
one skeleton per PC will rise at the
bottom of the chasm (16) and join the
battle one round later.
Characters hurled into the chasm suffer
18 points of damage, though they may
defend against this.
ROTBELLY
ST: 6 AG: 0 IN: 0
CO: 5 DX: 0 AU: 0
62 23 6 4.5 24
Attacks Defenses
Putrid Claw (WB+2) Doesnt care (AV+2)
Creature of Darkness (Setting op-
Flinging: A Coup with a melee attack
hurls away the target (of normal or smaller
size) by damage/3 meters. The target re-
ceives falling damage for the distance.
Defense against this damage is rolled as
normal, the target is in a prone position.
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ROTBELLY MAGGOT
ST: 2 AG: 0 IN: 0
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Attacks Defenses
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18. CHAMBER OF REFLECTION
A painting on the opposing wall depicts
the proud and shining fortress at the
time of the Paladins.
The frayed magic carpet halves the
Cooldown Period of spells if a mage
with Servant of Light stands upon it.
19. THE TOME OF KNOWLEDGE
A thick, dusty tome with blank pages
rests here on a pedestal, set apart by a
sun symbol on the ground. Servants
or creatures of darkness which step
over this curved line suffer D20 damage
per round.
Servants of Light who touch the book
disappear with a puff of smoke and fnd
themselves in a huge, old library. They
are actually within the book. Research
of any kind or attempting to leave the
library can be made by rolling under
IN+MND+4. Each such attempt takes
D20 hours in the normal world. Noth-
ing can be removed from the library.
Damaging the tome endangers its in-
habitants gravely.
20. ANKMATURS WORK AREA
On the table are alchemical tools (tool
set that grants +2 to Alchemy checks)
in addition to chunks of glistening rock.
Each round that the characters make
audible noises here, there is a chance
(-2) that Ankmatur will hear them
through the door.
He will then fee through the secret
passage. The characters can hear this
through the door (-2). If his subordi-
nates were completely destroyed, he
will raise the dead Trolls to become new
Rotbellies and lie in wait for the charac-
ters in the courtyard.
21. ANKMATURS CHAMBER
Ankmatur will be here if he hasnt al-
ready taken fight through the secret
door (MV4). The cabinet only con-
tains two simple linen robes. The chest
is flled with 414GP, 211SP, various po-
tions (8x Treasure Table P), 6 assorted
scrolls (Treasure Table S), the key to
Shekz cage (13) as well as the book
Lord of the Dead, which grants its
bearer +3 to raising undead.
ANKMATUR
NEC
LVL 10
ST: 0 AG: 0 IN: 3+3
CO: 3+1 DX: 2 AU: 2+3
18+1 10 8 5 7
Attacks Defenses
Magic Long Sword +1
(WB+3)
Magic Robe +2
(AV+2)
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Spells: Fireball, Dominate
Undead, Open, Shadow Arrow,
Raise Skeletons, Terrify, Necro-
logue, Confusion, Raise Zombies
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EXPERIENCE POINTS
Per room ........................................ 1XP
Combat ................ (defeated XP/PC)XP
Role-playing ............................ 0-50 XP
For the adventure ......................... 75xP
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Caera is a classical fantasy setting, pro-
viding a home for the characters as they
venture on adventures and campaigns.
From the steamy jungles of Czuhl to the
cold plains of Frostmarr, dark secrets,
hidden treasures, dangerous creatures
and unexplored lands await the daring
heroes who are to reap immeasurable
glory or bitter destruction.
Caera has been kept small for a reason:
travel from the cool northern forests of
Hynrur to the hot deserts of ShanZasar
takes only a couple of days.
Realistic conditions and earthly climate
rules were consciously thrown over-
board so that all possible sceneries are
reachable within a few gaming sessions.
Last session, an old dwarven smithy
on the snowy peaks of the Shimmer
Mountains was investigated, today the
ruins near an old pyramid in the realm
of the mummy prince of ShanZasar are
explored, while the next time the player
characters might land at the pirate nest
Campiliona or hunt Blackwall spies in
the shadow of the Stormbluff.
Despite its small size, Caera offers many
different landscapes and cultures with-
out having to travel for months to reach
them.
On the other hand, its small size does
not mean that it is not rich in substance.
THE WORLD CAERA
The
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ShanZasar
Czuhl
Damorra
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~ CAERA ~
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SETTING RULES
1. All setting options from the ba-
sic Dungeonslayers rules apply.
2. All three basic Dungeonslayer rac-
es are playable.
3. Dwarves may be neither Wizards
nor Sorcerers.
4. Light is represented by the god-
dess Helia, while the shadow lord
Baarn stands for darkness.
5. Cultures provide a talent rank.
SPECIAL RULES - HERO CLASSES
Only Barbarians, Wynlanders and
Dwarves may become Berserkers.
Blood Magic is taught in Mautmoreen,
as well as by the priests of Czuhl.
Only humans may become Druids.
They have to be inaugurated by a druid
of level 16+.
Archmage must study in AenkMator.
Only Humans can study in the Wan-Fu
monastery to become Monks.
One can only become a Rogue in a large
city such as Stormbluff or Vestrach.
Paladins are always human templars
of Helia and are called to the order in
Sunbrador.
CULTURES
A culture is determined according to the
chosen race. This grants a bonus talent,
disregarding usual class and level re-
strictions.
ABOUT CAERA
Caera is similar to Europe in the late
Middle Ages, supplemented by non-hu-
man races, fantastic creatures and the
wonders of magic.
While black powder has not yet been
invented, sailing ships which foat
through the air through the power of
magic have recently begun to appear.
It is now barely 60 years after the rav-
ages of the Nightfre War in which the
hordes of the Shadow Prince were de-
feated, creating the Ash Plains.
Caeras pantheon is composed of innu-
merable gods - from revered elemental
forces to mysterious cult gods. Caera
and its gods are dominated by the eter-
nal confict between light and darkness,
expressed by the goddess Helia and the
Shadow Lord Baarn and the numer-
ous gods who aid them. Characters are
aware of the whole pantheon, even if
they worship only one or a few gods di-
rectly.
THE GODS OF CAERA - A SMALL SELECTION
Baarn - Shadow Lord, Master of Darkness
Cor - Creator of the Dwarves
Dayna - The Firstelf, Mistress of animals
and forests
Hefrach - Lord of Storms, Weather and
the Sea
Helia - Goddess of Light
Lorr - Guardian of the Dead and Protector
of Souls
Minra - Goddess of Peace and Friendship
SnarrkIzz - Lord of the Rats
Varos - Guardian of Knowledge and Justice
Zyzzran - Lord of Snakes and Treachery
CULTURE RACE REGION BONUS TALENT NATIVE LANGUAGE ALPHABET
Barbarians H Umbarla Basin Brutal Blow or Endurance Freetongue* -
Mountain
Dwarves
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Shimmer
Mountains
Blocker, Close Combat or
Artisan
Dwarvish Elder Runes
Freelander H Free Lands Education, Artisan or Riding Freetongue* Gormanic
Kaiban H Ki-Jang Acrobat or Education Kaibanian Kaibanic
Wood Elves E Dynar, Ynn-Jal
Play Instrument, Marksman or
Swimming
Elven
Ornamental
Script
Wild Elves E Hynrur Hunter, Marksman or Injure Elven
Cuneiform
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Desert Dwarves D Dragon Ridge Artisan, Hunter or Close Combat Dwarven -
Wyndlanders H Bosk, Salt Coast Artisan, Hunter or Swimming Freetongue*
Cuneiform
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Zasarian M ShanZasar Education, Artisan or Rascal Zasaric Zasarian
* Freetongue is the common language of the Free Lands.
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THE FREE LANDS
Our main focus is directed at the Free
Lands in the east of Caera. They are ide-
ally suited to plunge into the realms of
adventure.
The Free Lands, once part of the fallen
kingdom of Gorma, are a loose gather-
ing of small communities, cities and ter-
ritories that have no common ruler.
A wide variety of peoples roam the Free
Lands - be they Dynomerian Wood
Elves, their fur-clad relatives from
Hynrur or more exotic visitors such as
the tattooed, dreadlock-sporting Desert
Dwarves from the Dragon Ridge.
The main trading center is the city of
Stormbluff that towers over the Moon
Coast. The citys infuence wanes the
further we look to the west. This is a
quieter, more pastoral area, full of lush
meadows, dense forests, secluded val-
leys and moss-covered ruins from the
time of Gorma.
Note:
Several spots on the map (see next
pages) are marked with little padlocks.
These are reserved for later usage.
Other localities may be freely designed,
embellished, modifed or even totally
eradicated. Its your world.
THE ALMANAC
This small, index-like almanac gives a
frst rough overview of the Free Lands
and will eventually be added to.
Old Hearth
This old dwarven war forge was redis-
covered not even ten years ago. Since
then, nearly four dozen Dwarves from
Ironhall have settled here and the fres
from the forges are burning bright once
again.
Cendor
Sporting a population of almost 150
souls, this village is a quiet, friendly
place where foreigner are always wel-
come.
It benefts from its convenient location
between Ironhall and the city of West-
ing. Travelers stop here to enjoy a mug
of Pinehill Brew or a hearty meal at the
Rivermill.
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All kinds of goods can be acquired at the
trading house of Master Talbod (always
under the watchful eyes of his elven
bodyguard Asur), while the dwarven
Redbeard brothers sell a variety of
blades and armors.
The village elder Jendrik, a bright, old
codger with his heart in the right place,
is responsible for leading the village, as-
sisted by the local Helia priestess Arla
(Healer lvl 12).
Dawn Woods
This idyllic forest is the home and pur-
view of the druid Demrok. This peace-
ful and friendly place offers hunters a
steady livelihood, though they only live
on the edges of it.
Ironhall
This Forgetown is one of the few cities
that remain of the once great dwarven
empire in the Shimmer Mountains.
These traditional dwarfs will not let
strangers enter into their Seven Halls,
business with foreigners is conducted
in the small outpost Premont. This is
located within the Wall of Seven Towers
and includes a trading post and a hostel.
Nomans Field
This feld was once a point of contention
between Dynomere and Ironhall. Since
the treaty of Cendor, both parties have
abandoned it, leaving robbers and mon-
sters ample opportunity to settle here.
Stormbluff
Prosperous Stormbluff rises like a
needle on the steep slopes of the Moon
Coast. An overwhelming sight of homes
and buildings, stairways and freight el-
evators all built on each other meets the
eye. From the palaces at the top of the
city down to the Shadow Ground, where
the poorest of the poor eke out their liv-
ing, this city is flled with exotic won-
ders, power-hungry manipulators and
unscrupulous cutthroats.
Pine Hills
Embraced by the rugged peaks of the
Shimmer Mountains, this hilly region
is flled with small pine forests, gush-
ing mountain brooks and old ruins. The
realm of the forest Elves of Dynomere
is not far to the west and the vicinity of
Westing brings prosperity to the region.
This serves to attract robbers and other
riff-raff despite the Ironhall scouting
parties. When autumn falls, the Trolls
tend to descend from the mountains
and the ruins of Dark Watch or the
Fortress of Doom frequently attract ser-
vants of the dark forces.
Westing
Ruled by the Council of Twelve, this
city is located on the banks of the Long-
stream, the main economic artery of the
Free Lands. Goods of all kinds come
here on their way from battered Vandria
and along the Moon Coast. Despite the
buzz of activity, Westing has remained a
tranquil place, not to be compared with
the hustle and bustle of cities such as
Stormbluff or Vestrach.
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ADDENDUM A: TREASURE TABLES
FOLLOW-UP TABLES IN BRACKETS
TT A TREASURE TABLE B TREASURE TABLE C
D20 COINS D20 PRIMITIVE HUMANOIDS D20 CIVILISED HUMANOIDS (WILD)
1 D20 CP 1 Fish bone, rotten meat 1 Water skin or leather cup
2 2D20 CP 2 Broken water skin 2 Flint, steel and tinder
3 3D20 CP 3 Left over food stuffs 3 One ration
4 4D20 CP 4 Water skin 4 D20/2 Torches
5 5D20 CP 5 Fresh provisions 5 Blanket or tankard
6 D20 SP 6 Bloody rags 6 Fishing rod or wooden cutlery
7 2D20 SP 7 Piece of string 7 Leather cord or D20 CP
8 3D20 SP 8 Frayed grubby blanket 8 Pan or pot
9 4D20 SP 9 Bent piece of wire 9 Firewood or D20 SP
10 5D20 SP 10 Gaudy marble or wax chunk 10 D20/2 Rations
11 D20 GP 11 Flint, steel and tinder 11 Needle and thread or beer keg
12 2D20 GP 12 Tooth necklace, elven ears 12 D20/2 Meter rope or D20 GP
13 3D20 GP 13 Fishing hook 13 Healing herb or pipe with tobacco
14 4D20 GP 14 (D20/2)m moldy rope 14 Climbing gear or oil lantern
15 5D20 GP 15 D20 glass stones 15 TT M:5
16 6D20 GP 16 Gem shards (D20 CP) 16 2 man tent or bear trap
17 7D20 GP 17 D20 CP, D20 SP 17 TT A:15
18 8D20 GP 18 D20 CP, D20 SP, D20 GP 18 Compass or gold teeth(D20/2 GP)
19 9D20 GP 19 D20 GP + TT M:5 19 D20/2 Healing herbs or Ring (D20GP)
20 10D20 GP 20 D20 gems (D20 GP) 20 TT M:10
TREASURE TABLE D TREASURE TABLE M
D20 CIVILISED HUMANOIDS (URBAN) D20
MAGIC ITEMS
1 1 CP 1 Potion (TT P: Potion)
2 Bread crumbs or comb 2 Potion (TT P: Potion)
3 Piece of kohl or leather pouch 3 Potion (TT P: Potion)
4 Piece of wire or handkerchief (used) 4 Potion (TT P: Potion)
5 Packaged bread or apple 5 Potion (TT P: Potion)
6 Wooden fgurine or dice 6 Scroll (TT S: Spells)
7 Pipe with tobacco or bandana 7 Scroll (TT S: Spells)
8 Wooden fgurine or dice 8 Weapon (TT W: Weapon with E: Effect)
9 Crowbar or key 9 Scroll (TT S: Spells)
10 D20 CP or a ring (1 SP) 10 Weapon (TT W: Weapon with E: Effect)
11 Decorative belt buckle (D20/2 SP) 11 Armor (TT S: Armor with E: Effect)
12 1 healing herb or deck of cards 12 Scroll (TT S: Spells)
13 Hidden dagger or necklace (D20 SP) 13 Armor (TT S: Armor with E: Effect)
14 Golden tooth (1 GP) or lantern 14 Scroll (TT S: Spells)
15 5 lock picks or bunch of keys 15 Weapon (TT W: Weapon with E: Effect)
16 TT A:15 16 Armor (TT S: Armor with E: Effect)
17
Gold teeth (D20/2 GP) or Healing
potion
17 Weapon (TT W: Weapon with E: Effect)
18 Precious jewelry (D20 GP) 18 Unique (TT X: Unique )
19 TT M:5 19 Item (TT G: mag. Items)
20 TT M:10 20 Unique (TT X: Unique )
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TREASURE TABLE P
5D20 POTIONS
5 Potion of Restoration
6 Madman's Potion
7
Potion of Gaseous
Form
8
Potion of
Embiggenment
9-10 Potion of Aging
11-12 Potion of Haste
13-14 Potion of Talent
15-16
Potion of Dwarven
Sight
17-18
Potion of
Invulnerability
19-20 Shrinking Potion
21-23 Anaerobic Potion
24-26 Potion of Spider Walk
27-28 Greater healing potion
29-31 Potion of Perception
32-33
Poison (CTN 20,
undefendable)
34-36
Potion of Water
Walking
37-38 Holy Water
39-42 Spellchanging Potion
43-46 Potion of Sure Shot
47-51 Cooldown Potion
52-56 Healing Potion
57-61
Potion of Enchant
Weapon
62-65
Potion of Continuous
Healing
66-69 Defense Potion
70-73
Greater Defense
Potion
74-77 Potion of Strength
78-80 Battle Potion
81-83 Potion of Levitation
84-85 Potion of All Seeing
86-87 Potion of Flight
88-89 Antidote
90-91 Potion of Luck
92-93
Potion of Deep
Thought
94-95 Vitality Potion
96-97 Spellcasting Potion
98
Potion of
Teleportation
99 Potion of Invisibility
100 Potion of Youth
WEAPONS AND ARMOR
TREASURE TABLE W
D20 WEAPON TYPE
1-5
Ranged Weapon
(WR)
6-20
Melee Weapon
(WM)
D20
WR: RANGED
WEAPON
1-2
D20 crossbow
bolts*
3 Light crossbow
4 Heavy crossbow
5-6 D20 arrows*
7-11 Short bow
12-14 Long bow
15 Elven bow
16 Sling
17-19 Spear**
20 Throwing knife
* Magic fades after hit
** Doesnt break on
fumble
TREASURE TABLE S: SHIELDING
D20 ARMOR
1-3 Armor parts
4-7 Robe
8 Runic Robe
9-13 Leather Armor
14-17 Chain Mail
18-20 Plate Armor
D20
ARMOR PARTS
1-5 Leather Vambrace
6-8 Plate Vambrace
9-11 Plate Greaves
12-15 Plate helmet
16 Wooden Shield*
17-19 Metal Shield
20 Tower Shield
* Doesnt break on
fumble
TREASURE TABLE WM
D20
MELEE WEAPON
TYPE
1-12 Bladed
13-20 Blunt
D20
WM1: BLADED
1-2 Two-handed Sword
3-6 Dagger
7 Halberd
8 Great Axe
9-11 Broad Sword
12-14 Short Sword
15-17 Long Sword
18-19 Axe
20 Dwarven Axe
D20
WM2: BLUNT
1 Flail
2-4 Hammer
5 Quarterstaff*
6 Club*
7-8 Battle Flail
9 Brass knuckles
10-12 Spear*
13-16 War Hammer
17-20 Mace
* Doesnt break on
fumble
MAGIC WEAPONS
AND ARMOR
After determining the
type of weapon or ar-
mor, roll on treasure
table E to determine
bonuses and other ef-
fects.
TREASURE TABLE E: MAGIC ITEM EFFECTS
D20 BONUS TO WB OR AV D20 OTHER EFFECTS D20 TYPE OF EFFECT
1 No bonus, 1 effect 1-15 No effect 1-5 Free Action
2-17 +1 bonus 16-18 1 effect 6-13 Bonus
18-19 +2 bonus 19 2 effects 14-17 Talent
20 +3 bonus 20 2 effects + roll again 18-20 Spell Effect
Using treasure table E: Armors and weapons are granted two rolls, one for
bonuses, the other for effects. All other items have one effect plus any granted by
a roll on the other effects table. They do not roll for a bonus to WB/AV.
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ADDENDUM A. TREASURE TABLES
TYPE OF EFFECT I
TABLES EA, EB+ & ET
EA: FREE ACTION
D20 TYPE OF ACTION
1-6 Stand up*
7 Concentrate**
8 Move up to MR*
9 Ranged Attack*
10 Melee Attack*
11-13 Pick up Weapon*
14-16 Draw Weapon
17 Cast Spell*
18-19 Change Spell*
20 Cast Target Spell *
* Once per fght
** max d20 rds/fght
Some combinations of
effects may result in
unusable or plain silly
results (e.g. a fail +1
conferring the talent
Unarmed Master +II)
In these cases, the
GM may determine
other effects or roll
again until a suitable
combination is deter-
mined.
ET: TALENT*
D20 TALENT RANK
1-12 +I (ET1)
13-17 +II (ET1)
18-19 +III (ET1)
20 +I and roll again
EB: BONUS (2 ROLLS) BONUS (SECOND D20)
1. D20 BONUS TO +1 +2 +3
1-9 Single Check (EB1) 1-10 11-17 18-20
10-13 Single Spell (S) 1-15 16-19 20
14 Spell Group (EB2) 1-15 16-19 20
15-17 Combat Value (EB3) 1-10 11-17 18-20
18-19 Trait (EB4) 1-10 11-17 18-20
20 Attribute (EB5) 1-10 11-17 18-20
2D20 EB1: SINGLE CHECK
2-3 Flirt
4 Resist Disease
5-6 Pick Pocket
7-8 Swim
9 Work Mechanism
10-11 Read Tracks
12-14 Sneaking
15-17 Haggle
18-20 Perception
21-25 Knowledge
26-29 Hide
30-31 Open Lock
32-33 Climb
34-35 Disable Trap
36-37 Ride
38 Jump
39 Appraise
40 Defy Poison
D20 EB4: TRAIT
1-3 Strength
4-7 Constitution
8-10 Agility
11-13 Dexterity
14-17 Intellect
18-20 Aura
D20 EB2: SPELL GROUPS
1-2 Lightning Spells
3
Earth, Rock and
Stone Spells
4
Ice, Frost and
Water Spells
5-6 Fire Spells
7-9 Healing Spells
10-12 Light Spells
13-14
Air and Transport
Spells
15 Damage Spells
16-17 Shadow Spells
18-20 Protection Spells
D20 EB3: COMBAT VALUE
1-3 Hit Points
4-6 Defense
7-9 Initiative
10-11 Movement Rate*
12-14 Melee Attack
15-16 Ranged Attack
17-18 Spell Casting
19-20
Targeted Spell
Casting
D20 EB5: ATTRIBUTE
1-7 Body
8-13 Mobility
14-20 Mind
* Each +1 bonus here translates to .5 bonus to
Movement Rate.
* A talent rank can
never be elevated above
the maximum rank a
character may learn.
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ADDENDUM A. TREASURE TABLES
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TYPE OF EFFECT II
TABLES ES & ET 1
D20 ES: SPELL EFFECT
1-12 Spell normally embedded (S)
13-16 D20 charges embedded (S)
17 Cooldown Period reduced (ES1 & S)
18 Reduce Cooldown of one known spell (ES1 & S)
19 Reduce Cooldown of all known spells (ES1)
20 Ignore Cooldown Period (ES2 & S)
ES 1 & 2: COOLDOWN PERIOD OF SPELL EFFECT
D20 ES1: REDUCED D20 ES2: IGNORE
1-10 1 round 1-16 1x daily
11-14 2 rounds 17-18 2x daily
15-17 3 rounds 19 3x daily
18-19 4 rounds 20 Permanent
20 5 rounds
4D20 ET1: TALENT
4-5 Hero's Luck 24 Nasty Shot 43 Swift 62
Lightning
Refexes
6
Arcane
Explosion
25 Bear Form 44 Master Climber 63 Steadfast
7 Eagle Form 26 Blocker 45 Brutal Blow 64 Animal Form
8 Blood Shield 27 Appraise 46 Resist Magic 65 Smash Undead
9 Salvo 28 Artisan 47 Pickpocket 66 Dual Wielding
10
Cooldown
Sacrifce
29 Dodge 48 Rascal 67
Unarmed
Master
11 Bloody Healing 30 Charming 49 Lockpicking 68
Weapon
Expert(WN)
12
Lightning
Thrower
31 Education 50 Battle Cry 69 Expertise
13 Battle Healer 32
Enhanced
Cooldown
51
Elemental
Protection
70 Spellchanger
14 Lucky Devil 33 Hunter 52 Sharpshooter 71 Mindful Magic
15 Smash Demons 34 Close Combat 53 Mounted Archer 72 Imp
16 Armorclad 35 Thievery 54 Smash Armor 73 Release Spell
17 Play Instrument 36 Marksman 55 Armored Mage 74 Painful Change
18 Disengage 37 Parry 56 Necromancy 75
Consuming
Sprint
19 Caregiver 38 Swimming 57 Manipulator 76 Painful Gain
20
Master of the
Elements
39 Conjurer 58 Alertness 77 Escape Death
21 Fire Magic 40 Endurance 59 Injure 78 Absorb Life
22 Defensive Stance 41 Stealth 60 Slip Away 79 Spellmaster(Z)
23 Defy Elementals 42 Acrobat 61 Beast Master 80 Delay Death
TREASURE TABLE X
2D20 UNIQUE ITEM
2 Necklace of Regeneration
3 Fudgers Deck o' Cards
4 Magic Carpet
5 Scepter of Fireballs
6 Girdle of Troll Strength
7 Gloves of Maiming
8 Elven Saddle
9-10 Ring of Protection +2
11-12 Bowmans Vambrace
13-14 Elven Boots
15-16 Elven Cloak of Stealth
17-20 Ring of Protection +1
21-23 Phantasmal Messenger
24-25 Cooldown Ring
26-27 Ring of Spells
28-29 Ring of Spellchange
30-31 Sleeping Dust
32 Spellstaff (Table Z)
33 Warhorn
34 Charm of Levitation
35 Emerald Key
36 Ring of Protection +3
37 Magic Quiver
38 Cloak of the Watcher
39 Ring of Invisibility
40 Crystal Ball
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TREASURE TABLE S1 & S2
2D20 S1: COMMON
2-3 Flicker
4-5 Balance
6-7 Cleanse
8-9 Create Food
10-11 Enchant Weapon
12 Jump
13-14 Resist Poison
15 Eavesdrop
16-17 Healing Touch
18-19 Cloud of Remorse
20 Dirt Devil
21-22 Healing Aura
23-24 Open
25-26 Light
27-28 Change Race
29 Shadow Arrow
30-31 Mana Bread
32-33 Defensive Shield
34-35 Fire Beam
36 Throw Voice
37-38 Healberries
39 Invigorate
40 Concealing Fog
D20 S2: UNCOMMON
1 Blind
2 Bestow Scent
3 Feather Fall
4 Scorching Blade
5 Arctic Weapon
6 Healing Light
7 Frighten
8 Arrow of Light
9 Shadow
10 Protective Shell
11 Levitate
12 Wall of Stone
13 Stumble
14 Transformation
15 Telekinesis
16 Calm Animal
17 Mirage
18 Slow
19 Weapon of Light
20 Water Walking
TREASURE TABLE S. SPELLS
D20 SPELL D20 SPELL
1-8 Common 15-18 Rare
9-14 Uncommon 19-20 Ultra rare
TREASURE TABLE S3 TREASURE TABLE S4
2D20 RARE 2D20 ULTRA RARE
2 Hurl 2 Boil Blood
3 Confusion 3 Summon Demon
4 Displace 4 Planar Gate
5 Fire Wall 5 Summon Elemental*
6 Shadow Lance 6 Ethereal Form
7 Shadow Blade 7 Burning Inferno
8 Sternutation 8 Dominate
9 Rust 9 Invisibility
10 Holy Hammer 10 Embiggen
11 Guardian 11 Time Stop
12 Lance of Light 12 Resurrection
13 Cloud of Death 13 Reset Cooldown
14 Healing Ray 14 Spell Changer
15 Chasm 15 Restoration
16 Create Web 16 Fireball
17 Shrink 17 Rout Undead
18 Dominate Undead 18 Dance
19
Prolong Defensive
Shield
19 Ice Beam
20 Consecrate Water 20 Neutralize Poison
21 Magic Lock 21 Healing Sphere
22 Magic Ladder 22 Chain Lightning
23 Dominate Animal 23 Magic Barrier
24
Strengthen
Defensive Shield
24 Raise Skeletons
25 Lightning Bolt 25 Fly
26 Fire Lance 26 Raise Zombies
27 Fire Breath 27 Banish
28 Sprint 28 Protective Dome
29 Messenger 29 Destroy Magics
30 Curse 30 Call Shades
31 Blessing 31 Shadow Pillar
32 Sleep 32 Pillar of Light
33 Breach 33 Eyes and Ears
34 Give To Take 34 Teleport
35 Paralyze 35 Terrify
36 Arcane Sword 36 Necrologue
37 Penetrating Gaze 37 See Invisible
38 Silence 38 See Hidden
39 Be Friend 39 Vaporize
40 Permeate 40 Body Explosion
* SUMMON ELEMENTAL
D20 ELEMENTAL TYPE D20 ELEMENTAL TYPE
1-5 Earth 11-15 Air
6-10 Fire 16-20 Water
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ADDENDUM A: TREASURE TABLES - ADDENDUM B: MINIATURES & CO
TREASURE TABLE G
3D20 MAGIC ITEMS 3D20 MAGIC ITEMS 3D20 MAGIC ITEMS
3 Dragonscale (E) 23 Bracelet (E) 42 Claw (E)
4 Stuffed Animal(E) 24 Cloak (E) 43 Statuette (E)
5 Flute (E) 25 Mead Horn (E) 44 Chalice (E)
6 Comb (E) 26 Mantle (E) 45 Scabbard (E)
7 Desiccated Eyeball (E) 27 Staff (E) 46 Vase (E)
8 Colorful Feather (E) 28 Boots (E) 47 Dice (E)
9 Gnarly Root (E) 29 Tunic (E) 48 Drum (E)
10 Bandana (E) 30 Sandals (E) 49 Scepter (E)
11 Bird Claw (E) 31 Chain (E) 50 Staff (E)
12 Tiara (E) 32 Mask (E) 51 Harp (E)
13 Ball (E) 33 Surcoat (E) 52 Doll (E)
14 Belt (E) 34 Leather Strap (E) 53 Crown (E)
15 Gloves (E) 35 Tooth (E) 54 Bowl (E)
16 Scarf (E) 36 Earring (E) 55 Carved Figurine (E)
17 Hat (E) 37 Candle Holder (E) 56 Shrunken Head (E)
18 Sparkling Crystal (E) 38 Paw (E) 57 Mirror (E)
19 Headband (E) 39 Ring (E) 58 Skull (E)
20 Broach (E) 40 Jug (E) 59 Dried Heart(E)
21 Bracelet (E) 41 Quiver (E) 60 Demon Tongue (E)
22 Gem (E)
ADDENDUM B:
MINIS, BATTLE MATS, ETC.
To better understand and visualize
when enacting conficts in Dungeon-
slayers, it is recommended that tools
such as miniatures, pawns or card-
board tokens are used together with
foor plans, grid mats or hex grid mats.
One feld typically corresponds to 1m.
WEAPON REACH
When fghting with miniatures, it is
particularly important to know the
reach of an attacking characters weap-
on.
Usually all adjacent areas may be at-
tacked with a melee weapon. The fol-
lowing weapons can reach enemies that
are up to 2 areas away, provided there
is no other combatant in between:
Two-handed Sword
Halberd (thrusting weapon)
Quarterstaff (thrusting weapon)
Great Axe
Spear (thrusting weapon)
Thrusting weapons may be used
against targets standing behind some-
one else.
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ADDENDUM C : RACES TOOL KIT
Should the three races - Elves, Humans
and Dwarves - not be enough for your
setting, you can use this tool kit to cre-
ate your own player character races.
1. THE RACIAL BONUS
Just like Elves, Humans and Dwarves,
all other races also have a racial bonus
of +1 that can be added to one trait (see
page 4).
How many and which traits qualify for
this bonus is determined by the race de-
scription.
2. THE RACIAL ABILITIES
Every race has racial abilities. However,
the total value of these abilities may not
exceed +2 Racial Points (RP).
Setting option:
Instead of Fleet-Footed, Elves can also
have a different racial ability. The
abilities that are available to Elves are
marked with *.
ALLERGIC TO METAL -2RP
Representatives of this race are not able
to use metal items (including metal
weapons and armor) and have Defense
-1 against damage from metal weapons.
ARROGANT -1RP
Representatives of this race appear
arrogant and are reluctant to accept
help from others; this includes healing
spells which they only accept in extreme
emergencies.
DARKVISION +1RP
Members of this race have Darkvision
(see page 81) as a racial ability.
MONOCULAR -1RP
Ranged attacks and targeted spells by
this race are reduced by 1.
FRAGILE -1RP
The Defense of this delicate race is re-
duced by 1.
QUICK* +1RP
The Initiative rolls of this race are in-
creased by 2.
GOLD LUST -1RP
Every time a member of this race notic-
es something precious, he or she must
successfully roll a MND+IN+4 check; if
this is unsuccessful, the character cov-
ets that item.
LARGE +4RP
Hit Points are doubled, but also easier
to hit (see page 42).
SMALL -4RP
Hit points halved, but also harder to hit
(see page 42). Normal weapons are too
big, a shortsword must be used like a
two-handed weapon.
LONGEVITY +0RP
Representatives of this race age very
slowly once they have reached adult-
hood.
SLOW -1RP
This race is slow and therefore its Move-
ment Rate is reduced by 1.
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ADDENDUM C: RACES TOOL KIT
FLEET FOOTED +1RP
Sneaking and similar checks for this
race are increased by 1.
LIGHT SENSITIVITY -1RP
All checks in bright sunlight which in-
volve sight are reduced by 1 for mem-
bers of this race.
MAGIC RESISTANCE -1RP
This race is less affected by spells and
magic. Any magic effects except el-
emental damage are halved (e.g. dam-
age, healing, potion effects or spell du-
ration).
MAGICALLY GIFTED* +1RP
Members of this race have the gift of
magic - it is incredibly easy for them to
understand and cast magic. They gain a
+1 bonus to SPC.
MAGICALLY IMPOTENT -1RP
Members of this race may never cast
magic.
NIGHT VISION +1RP
Representatives of this race have the
racial ability Night Vision (see page 81).
FAST* +1VP
Members of this quick and agile race
have their Movement Rate increased
by 1.
GIFTED +2RP
Members of this race receive an ad-
ditional Talent Point during character
generation.
CLUMSY -2RP
Clumsy races are very uncoordinated
and awkward in their actions - all checks
involving Mobility are reduced by 4.
UNKEMPT -1RP
Checks involving social interaction by
members of this race with other races
are reduced by 2.
IMMORTAL +0RP
Upon reaching adulthood, members
of this race no longer age like ordinary
mortals. They do not die due to old age
- they can only die by force or when they
have grown weary of life.
INCOMPETENT -4RP
This race must spend one additional
Talent Point for the frst rank of any
new talent.
DESPISED -1RP
Members of this race are despised and
shunned by other races. These are hesi-
tant to sell goods to the despised race
and if they do so, they sell them at sig-
nifcantly higher prices. Equipment and
other services cost twice as much as
they normally would.
TOUGH +1RP
Members of this race have their Defense
increased by 1.
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE +3RP
Members of a small race with this racial
ability can ignore the HP penalty that
would normally apply because of their
small size.
SURE SHOT* +1RP
Members of this race have RAT and TSC
increased by +1.
EXAMPLE RACE: HALFLING
Racial Bonus: CO, AG or DX +1
Racial Abilities:
Fleet-Footed(+1RP), Gifted (+2RP),
Magic Resistance (-1RP), More Than
Meets The Eye (+3RP), Quick (+1RP),
Small (-4RP)
If you want to include frearms in your
game (a fantasy world with black powder
weapons, a cloak and dagger setting, the
wild west or whatever else you can think
up) you may want to use the following ex-
pansion rules:
RULES FOR FIREARMS
RELOADING
Firearms must be reloaded after each shot
(1 action used per barrel). Certain situa-
tions may require the character to get the
weapon back to a working condition, for
example a jam or a dud. This requires a
successful check against MND+DX and
takes a full action.
FIRING TWO HAND GUNS
SIMULTANEOUSLY
The fring of two guns simultaneously is
handled like an attack with two melee
weapons (see page 41).
WEAPONS WB/OD SPECIAL PRICE
Bayonet +0 / +0 Enables melee attack with rife/crossbow V 3GP
Bomb*
/Stick of dynamite*
+6/- Radius 5m; undefendable damage V 15GP
Rife +3/-3 As a repeater (8) with +5/-4 for 80GP V 50GP
Cannon +8 / -6
5m radius, 3 Rd cooldown
reload: BOD + DX; -1 per 20m
C 450GP
Pistol +3/-4 V 20GP
Powder keg, large ** - / -
15m radius; damage D20 +20;
opponent take undefendable damage
C 75GP
Powder keg, small ** -/-
10m radius; damage D20+10;
undefendable damage
V 30GP
Revolver +3 / -4 Drum (6) V 120GP
Musket +4 / -5 Multi-barreled (2) available for 60GP V 40GP
Shotgun +6 / -4
90 spray angle, range 10m
(-1 per 2m distance penalty)
V 45GP
Pocket pistol +6 / -6 Easily concealed; -1 per 2m distance penalty C 75GP
Scope +0 / +0
Aiming distance penalty for
Crossbow or Gun: -1per 20m
C 15GP
FIRING ALL BARRELS
SIMULTANEOUSLY
With multi-barreled weapons, all barrels
may be fred simultaneously. Only one
check for a ranged attack is rolled, adding
up the WB of all fred barrels.
WET GUN POWDER
If a frearm is dropped into water or is
exposed to heavy rain, the gun powder
gets wet. The weapon must be cleaned for
D20/2 rounds of combat (MND+DX) be-
fore it may be reloaded.
MULTI-BARRELED WEAPONS,
REPEATERS, REVOLVERS
Multi-barrel guns, repeaters or revolvers
may be fred more than once before they
have to be reloaded.
The number of barrels or chambers of the
drum is given in the format of multi-barrel
(N), repeater (N) or drum (N).
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ADDENDUM D: FIREARMS
* Explodes on fumble directly in front of the
character; ranged attack = throw; damage is
determined by D20+10
** D20 -> 1 = fuse goes out, 20 = fuse burns
down twice as fast, fuse time adjustable from
1 - 20 rounds.
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Acid ................................................. 82
Action .............................................. 38
Agility (AG) ........................................ 1
Ammunition ..................................... 41
Analyzing Magic ............................... 45
Appraise Treasure ............................ 87
Archmage ......................................... 14
Armor Value (AV) ............................ 39
Assassin ............................................ 12
Attack ............................................... 39
Attributes ........................................... 1
Aura (AU) ........................................... 2
Awarding Experience Points .......... 86
Battle Mage ...................................... 14
Berserker .......................................... 11
Bestiary .......................................... 102
Blood Mage ...................................... 16
Body (BOD) ........................................ 1
Brewing Potions .............................. 99
Casting Spells .................................. 44
Changing Spells .............................. 44
Character Creation ............................. 3
Characters .......................................... 1
Charge .............................................. 39
Checks .............................................. 36
Check Target Number (CTN) .......... 36
Class ................................................... 4
Class Bonus ........................................ 4
Cleric ................................................ 13
Climb ................................................ 87
Cloak And Dagger Setting .............. 156
Combat ............................................ 38
Combat Details ................................ 41
Combat Fumbles .............................. 41
Combat Values ................................... 2
Communicate .................................. 88
Comparative Checks ........................ 37
Constitution (CO) .............................. 1
Cooldown Period ............................ 44
Coups ............................................... 37
Creating Items ................................ 99
Creating Magic Items ..................... 99
Creature Types ............................... 103
Ctn Above 20 ................................... 37
Damage From Falls ......................... 83
Dark Vision ...................................... 81
Death ............................................... 40
Decipher Script ............................... 88
Defense .............................................. 2
Defenseless Opponents .................. 42
Defy Poison ..................................... 88
Delay Action ..................................... 41
Demonologist ................................... 16
Destructible Dungeons .................... 81
Dexterity (DX) ................................... 2
Disable Traps .................................. 88
Doors ................................................ 81
Drowning ........................................ 82
Druid ................................................ 13
Dungeon Planning .......................... 80
Dungeons ......................................... 79
Dwarves .............................................. 3
Elementalist ..................................... 14
Elemental Portal .............................. 73
Elves ................................................... 3
Equipment ....................................... 76
Exhaustion ...................................... 83
Experience ........................................ 8
Failed Summoning .......................... 72
Feat Of Strength .............................. 88
Fighter ................................................ 4
Fire .................................................. 82
Firearms ......................................... 156
First Magic Spell ................................ 5
Flirting ............................................ 88
Foe Factor (FF) .............................. 102
Forced March .................................. 85
Fumbles ........................................... 37
Game Mastering .............................. 79
Gestureless Casting .......................... 45
Greaves ............................................. 39
Haggle ............................................. 88
Halfling .......................................... 155
Healer ................................................. 4
Healer Spells ................................... 46
Healing Herbs .................................. 76
Heavily Loaded Characters ............. 85
Helmet ............................................. 39
Hero Classes ..................................... 10
Heroic And Epic Opponents .......... 103
Hide ................................................. 89
Hit Points ........................................... 2
Holy Water ....................................... 53
Humans .............................................. 3
Initiating Initiative .......................... 41
Initiative ............................................. 2
Intellect (IN) ...................................... 2
158
Jump ............................................... 89
Knowledge ...................................... 89
Language ............................................ 6
Languages & Alphabets .................. 86
Learning New Magic Spells ............... 9
Level .................................................. 8
Light And Darkness ......................... 32
Light & Sight .................................... 81
Lock Value (LV) .............................. 89
Mage ................................................... 4
Magic ............................................... 44
Magical Armor ................................. 97
Magical Weapons ............................ 96
Magic Items ..................................... 93
Manufacturing Goods ..................... 86
Masking Value (MV) ....................... 82
Maximum Value Of Traits ................. 9
Melee Attack ...................................... 2
Melee With Two Weapons ............... 41
Mind (MND) ...................................... 1
Miniatures ...................................... 153
Minimum Levels For Spells ............. 45
Miscellaneous Magic Items ............ 98
Mobility (MOB) ................................. 1
Modifiers .......................................... 36
Modifying CV ................................. 103
Monk ................................................ 13
Movement Rate .................................. 2
Multiple Opponents ......................... 41
Natural Healing Rate ...................... 40
Necromancer ................................... 16
Nightvision ....................................... 81
Open Lock ....................................... 89
Opponents Defense (OD) ............... 39
Paladin ............................................. 11
Perception ....................................... 90
Performance .................................... 90
Pick Pocket ...................................... 90
Poison .............................................. 83
Position ........................................... 42
Potions ............................................ 94
Progress Points (PP) ......................... 8
Pushing Back .................................. 42
Race .................................................... 3
Races Tool Kit ................................ 154
Racial Abilities ................................... 3
Racial Bonus ...................................... 4
Racial Points (RP) .......................... 154
Random Encounters ....................... 83
Ranged Attack .................................... 2
Ranged Attacks And Distances ........ 41
Ranger .............................................. 12
Read Tracks .................................... 90
Resist Disease ................................. 90
Restricted Armor ............................. 39
Resurrection ................................... 40
Riding ............................................... 91
Rogue ............................................... 12
Scout .................................................. 4
Scribing Magic Scrolls .................... 99
Scrolls .............................................. 94
Search ............................................... 91
Shooting And Obstacles .................. 42
Silent Casting ................................... 45
Size Categories ............................... 102
Slayer Hazards ................................ 82
Slayer Points .................................... 43
Slaying Dice ..................................... 43
Sneaking ........................................... 91
Sorcerer .............................................. 4
Sorcerers Spells ................................ 47
Speed March ................................... 85
Spellcasting ........................................ 2
Spell Modifier (SM) ........................ 44
Spells ............................................... 46
Strength (ST) ..................................... 1
Summoning Circle ........................... 72
Swimming ....................................... 92
Taking Aim ...................................... 42
Talent ................................................. 6
Talent Point (TP) ............................... 9
Talent Ranks ...................................... 9
Talent Requirements ......................... 9
Targeted Spellcasting ........................ 2
Terrain ............................................ 85
Traits .................................................. 1
Transport ........................................ 84
Traps ............................................... 82
Travel .............................................. 84
Travel Speed ................................... 85
Treasure ........................................... 93
Treasure Tables ........................ 93, 148
Treasure Value (TV) ........................ 93
Unconsciousness ............................ 40
(Un)Equipping Armor .................... 42
Vambrace ......................................... 39
Wake Up .......................................... 92
Walls ................................................ 81
Wands .............................................. 45
Weapon Bonus (WB) ....................... 39
Weapon Master ................................ 11
Weapon Paste .................................. 76
Weapon Reach ............................... 153
Wild West ....................................... 156
Wizard ................................................ 4
Wizard Spells ................................... 47
Work Mechanism ............................ 92
PLAYER: CHARACTER:
Race:
LEVEL PP TP
CLASS:
RACIAL ABILITIES:
EXPERIENCE POINTS
HERO CLASS:
BODY MOBILITY MIND
STRENGTH AGILITY INTELLECT
CONSTITUTION
DEXTERITY AURA

HIT POINTS DEFENSE INITIATIVE MOVEMENT MAT RAT SPC TSC
BOD+CO+10 BOD+CO+AV MOB+AG (MOB/2)+1 BOD+ST MOB+DX MND+AU-AV MND+DX-AV
WEAPON WB TOTAL SPECIAL ARMOR AV SPECIAL
UNARMED +0 OPPONENTS DEFENSE +5
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
SUM AV
=
SPELL CB TOTAL DISTANCE CP EFFECT
PP RECORD START/MAX. VALUE INCREASE SPECIAL TOTAL
STRENGTH / + ST ( PP) ST:
CONSTITUTION / + CO ( PP) CO:
AGILITY / + AG ( PP) AG:
DEXTERITY / + DX ( PP) DX:
INTELLECT / + IN ( PP) IN:
AURA / + AU ( PP) AU:
HIT POINTS + HP ( PP) HP:
ADDITIONAL TP + TP ( PP)
LANGUAGE/ALPHABET 2 / - ( PP)
EQUIPMENT WHERE CARRIED? SPECIAL
TALENT RANG EFFEcT
LOOT & TREASURE
GOLD

SILVER COPPER
1 Gold = 10 Silver = 100 Copper
HERBS, POTIONS, ARTEFACTS EFFECT
CHARACTERISTICS
GENDER: PLACE OF BIRTH:
DATE OF BIRTH: AGE:
HEIGHT: WEIGHT:
HAIR COLOR: EYE COLOR:
SPECIAL:
LANGUAGES:
ALPHABETS:
NPC COMPANION:
BOD: MOB: MND:
ST: AG: IN:
CO: DX: AU:
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Complete rules for the new fourth edition of Dungeonslayers
A fast-paced, modern role playing game with a nostalgic feel
In-depth character creation including 15 new hero classes
Over 100 talents, magic spells and items
More action with optional expansion rules such as Slayer Points or
destructible dungeons
Over 80 nasty monsters to challenge your players
Three exciting adventures that can be run as a mini-campaign in the
Free Lands of Caera
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