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CONTENTS
Downtime 5 Domain Management 37
Downtime Period, Artificing, Alchemy 5 Domain Size, Construction 37
Attunement 6 Garrisons 38
Black Market Trade 7 Special Purpose Facilities 40
Carousing 8 Specialists 43
Contacts 13 Law & Order 46
Enemies & Rivals 13 Domain Cycle, Domain Events 47
Population Morale 53
Gambling, General Research 17 Domain vs Domain, Faction vs Faction 55
Healing, Herbalism 18
Hirelings, Languages, Local Events 19 Psion 57
Magical Research 21 Psychic Surge 60
Masterforged Items 23
Obligations 23 Unique Features 63
Pets 24
Alternate Rules 68
Pit Fighting 25 XP Advancement 68
Potion Brewing 26 Insight Skill, Simpler Off Turn Attacks, 69
Profession, Profiteering 29 Great Success & Terrible Failure Mods
Renown, Rumours 31
Scroll Inscribing 32 Perilous Magic 71
Skills, Thievin’ 33
Training 34 Minor Charms 75
Weapon & Armour Accessories 35
Major Items 79
Monsters 119
Monsters by HD & Page 119
Index 164

DOWNTIME
Artificing & Alchemy
This chapter provides further guidance to PCs and At the GM’s option, Artificers, Rogues, alchemists
GMs regarding Downtime activities. The primary and similarly skilled characters might be able to
purpose is to offer a range of outlets for characters craft non-magical, low to moderate power
to spend their hard won gold on, and in so doing, inventions or concoctions during Downtime. A
keep them hungry for more. As a result, most of laboratory or well equipped workshop of some
what follows is designed to extract wealth from the kind is generally required for such work.
party, not provide them with avenues to earn extra
coin. Whilst one’s imagination might suggest any
number of useful items, a degree of GM
Note gold prices are based on average LFG circumspection is appropriate to avoid replicating
treasure tables and (ballpark) Adventure exclusive class abilities. If class effects are to be
Framework rewards. GMs should adjust gold duplicated, it is strongly recommended that the
amounts as desired to suit their campaign setting. item in question be lower power, highly
unpredictable, and/or inherently dangerous in its
Downtime Period use.
If the GM would like the dice to determine how
Example items that would not attract class niche
much time passes before the next campaign event
or time sensitive adventure hook, roll 2d6 and see protection might include such things as a
magnifying monocle, buoyancy vest, disease
below. As always PCs are free to ignore such
events and time pressures as they see fit. inoculation, chemical light, or standard
adventuring gear (fire pots, acid flasks, etc).
2d6 DOWNTIME PERIOD The GM decides how difficult it is to create the

item (low, moderate or high), guided by crafting
2-3 1 week. times and costs as set out in the following table.
Particularly novel, unusual or illegal items require
4 1d3 weeks. more time, gold, special materials and/or a point
of Luck (GM’s call).
5 1d4 weeks.
If a PC is crafting the item, an Intelligence check is
6 2d4 weeks.
generally required. If failed, any preparatory
2d6 weeks (on average, about materials are lost. On a terrible failure, something
enough time to recover from a goes horribly awry (explosion, acid spray, toxic gas,
7
broken bone or other persistent etc), requiring a Luck save to avoid rolling on the
injury). Injuries & Setbacks table.
8 2 months.
DIFFICULTY MOD TIME & COST
9 3 months.
1d6 days,
Low +2
2d10+5 gp.
10 6 months.
3d6 days,
Moderate -
3d10+50 gp.
11-12 12 months.

-3
2d6 weeks, • Magical monster ingredients generally last
High and/or up to 2d6 months before turning inert.
5d10+200 gp.
Disad Especially rare or potent parts might last
Time as above, longer (GM’s call).
As cost equal to
Existing Gear
above 75% of retail
price. Attunement
Under this optional rule, unlocking a magical
Special Monster Parts item’s second or subsequent powers requires a
At the GM’s option, certain monster parts might certain amount of time and gold. The cost might
be required or act as helpful additives to a represent consulting with a sage, conducting a
proposed invention or alchemical item. For ritual with rare and expensive reagents, studying a
example, Giant Spider silk might be required for a unique grimoire in a restricted library, temple
grapple gun like device, or using Demon skin donations for repeated blessings, and so on.
might produce an extra strong fire retardant gel.
ATTUNE
TIME COST
PCs may attempt to extract (suggest) special MENT
properties from specific monster ingredients with 1st Varies Free
a consistent theme. The GM decides what is
possible and the scope of effects. By way of 2nd 1 week 150 gp
guidance however:
3rd 2 weeks 300 gp
• Generally speaking, one monster may
only be harvested for one special 4th 3 weeks 500 gp
ingredient, which is enough to create one
5th 1 month 800 gp
item (not realistic perhaps, but required
for game balance).
6th+ 2 months+ GM’s call
• Damage expressions use dice similar to

the monster’s usual damage dice. Eg using Furthermore, or in the alternative, the item might
the heart of a Fire Giant to infuse an require a particular deed by the user, strengthening
explosive device creates a bomb that their mystic bond before awakening new abilities.
causes 4d10 damage (similar to the giant’s The GM decides such, or alternatively there is a
4d6 boulder attack). 30% chance a deed is required. If so, the GM
determines (i) how this information is
• AoE is generally limited to radius in feet communicated to the user, and (ii) what must be
equal to monster HD. Eg a paralysing done (consistent with the setting, future adventure
spray using ground Ghoul (3 HD) tongue hooks, and the item’s history). For GMs seeking
as an active ingredient might have a 3 ft guidance or inspiration, roll 1d8:
radius AoE (ie one, maybe two targets).
1d8 DEED
• Durations are generally very short lived:
1d6 rounds (combat effects) or minutes Defeat a powerful foe (50% single
(utility effects) per 5 HD or part thereof. 1
handed).
Eg gaining an acute sense of smell via snuff
2 Retrieve a lost object.
powder harnessing a Werewolf’s (6 HD)
spinal fluid might last 2d6 minutes.

Secondly, assuming a deal is struck for the item or
3 Aid an allied cause.
service in question, there is a 50% chance of a
4 Avenge a past wrongdoing. Black Market complication. GMs might prefer to
make such rolls secretly to avoid tipping off
5 Destroy an opposing object. players.
Journey to lands the item has never

6 BLACK MARKET
been to, or has a special history with. 2d6
COMPLICATION
Conquer a personal fear, failing,
7 Long Arm of the Law: Word of the
weakness or addiction.
deal reaches the ears of the (roll 1d6) (i-
Perform a great deed consistent with
8 2-3 iii) sergeant, (iv-v) captain, or (vi)
the item’s theme (or reroll if NA).
commander of the watch, who takes a
personal interest in the case.
Black Market Trade Scam: The other party attempts a scam,
PCs wishing to engage with the black market to sell roll 1d6: (i) takes the deposit or wastes
or acquire illegal goods or services do so at their PC’s time, then vanishes, (ii) produces
own risk. Firstly, the PC needs someone with a counterfeit object or payment, (iii)
connections to the underworld to put them in engages with the PC but endlessly
contact with a potential buyer or supplier (thief, delays (never runs out of excuses), (iv)
4
smuggler, assassin, fixer, possibly barkeep, etc). delivers something similar, but
With respect to availability (LFG p.53) black different, to what was promised, (v)
market goods generally qualify as Rare or Very demands more gold (or a discount if
Rare. buying) at the final meet, (vi) engages
with the PC but is killed by rivals before
the final meet.
Imposter: The other party is not who
they profess to be, roll 1d6: (i)
undercover guard, (ii) rival faction spy,
(iii) assassin paid to kill the PC for a past
5 wrong, (iv) imposter planning to replace
the PC, (v) slaver about to spring their
trap, (vi) vigilante who intends to
expose the PC for the base ne’er do
well they really are.
All Clear: No complications this time
6-8
around. As far as the PC can tell.
Bounty Hunters: Third party agents get
wind of the transaction and take steps
to arrest the PC for a bounty, to
9 expunge a debt, acquire the item for
themselves, etc. 1d4+1 bounty hunters,
random classes, level 1d4+2 (as Rival
Adventurers, LFG p.225).
Bidding War: Word of the transaction
10
is leaked to other interested parties,

who start a bidding war for the item. grants a cumulative 10% chance (max 90% at 100
Increase the price by 1d100% + 50%. gp) of granting a bonus Session Advance at the start
Nothing personal. Just business. of the next adventure (LFG p.110).
Doublecross: The other party attempts
to doublecross the PC, roll 1d6: (i) This bonus may only be obtained once per
ambush with intent to kill the PC, (ii) Downtime period. Many of the entries that follow
ambush with intent to rob the PC, (iii) will benefit from further elaboration or
reports the PC to the guard (secret explanation; players are encouraged to improvise
informant), (iv) completes the these, subject to the GM’s approval or at least
11-12
transaction, but later attempts to rueful acquiescence. Where named NPCs are
blackmail the PC, (v) reports the involved, reroll any repeats.
transaction to a known enemy of the
PC, (vi) while the adventurer is meeting
1d100 CAROUSING
about the deal, the other party arranges
for the PC’s home to be burgled. You awaken in chains as part of a
Nydissian slave caravan. Word
somehow makes it to your allies of
Carousing 1-2 your predicament. There is a 50%
Carousing covers a range of activities, but primarily chance the caravan is delayed while
involves drinking, gambling, brawling, drug use checking supplies the following day
and related vices, most usually within taverns, inns, (due to depart in a 1d4 hours).
and similar establishments. The cost of basic Your drunken endeavours lead you
carousing is 10 gp. Each extra 10 gp the PC spends to commit a crime, roll 1d6: (i) street
graffiti, (ii) pilfered tavern shot
glasses, (iii) cosmetic arson, (iv)
3-4
lecherous leering, (v) affray, (vi)
wounding. You are wanted by the
guard for questioning for the next
1d6 months.
You wake up in the watch cells on
drunk and disorderly charges, with
5-6 no memory of what occurred. You
are fined 5d10+20 gp with a side
order of shame, shame, shame.
A rapscallion spikes your drink.
Make a Con check. On a fail, the
rogue steals your coin pouch (lose
7-8 6d6 gp) while you sleep it off. On a
success, the thief beats a hasty exit
instead. Either way, if you make an
Int check, you remember their face.
You accuse Lord Anders of sleeping
with Lady Hanna, the wife of another
highborn (in fact true). Anders
9-10 demands a duel to the death for
besmirching his honour, ushering
forward his champion, Yorrick, a
towering Argosan with a deadly left

hand (Fighter 4, S16, D15, Minor wake up three days later with no
Exploit Protection). Best of luck. memory of what occurred, (v) you
You awaken the next morning in wake up bruised and missing 1d3
(roll 1d6): (i) a pile of horse dung, (ii) teeth, (vi) you wake up in bed with a
the gutter, (iii) dog kennel, (iv) married highborn, who is desperate
11-12 to sneak you out ASAP (make a Dex
stable, (v) your aunt’s place, (vi) the
arms of an attractive someone whose (Stealth) check, if successful you
name stubbornly eludes you. escape, if failed you are caught. GM
You awaken the next morning (roll determines repercussions).
1d6): (i) under a bridge, (ii) in a bell At some point in the festivities you
tower, (iii) in an isolated alley, lead the watch on a merry chase
surrounded by vicious street cats led across the rooftops, before falling off
by a grey tabby that calls herself (roll 1d8 on the Injuries & Setbacks
13-14 table, no permanent injuries). Make
Reow, (iv) dumped outside city walls, 23-24
(v) on a rooftop being pecked at by a Luck save. If you fail, you are
crows, (vi) half naked and alone, thrown in the cells and fined 4d10
nearby a brothel (50% chance of gp. On a success, the guard decide
contracting Lemon Rot). you’ve suffered enough already and
The inevitable drinking contest. let you go.
Bottoms up! Roll 1d6: (i) Winner! At some point in the night an axe
Gain 3d6 gp and some fame (or is it throwing competition becomes a
infamy), (ii) a strong contender but thing. Roll 1d6: (i) Winner! Maybe
you bow out before you pass out, (iii) you are half dwarf after all. Gain 4d6
you wake up under the table (no, you gp, (ii) runner up, (iii) woeful, (iv)
didn’t win), (iv) you wake up with a dead last, (v) you injure the house cat
25-26
terrible hangover and no coin pouch or other animal (banned for 2d6
15-16 (lose 4d6 gp), (v) you wake up at months, or until they get a new pet),
home with a stranger in your bed, (vi) (vi) you injure a staff member (roll
you vomit on a competitor, who 1d8 on the Injuries & Setbacks table,
vomits on you in turn. Then you if a permanent injury, you are
both vomit on some spectators, who banned for life, otherwise one year).
vomit on other patrons. You know You get into a raucous jig with other
how this ends. The tavern shuts for a earnest drinkers and accidentally
week and you are banned for 1d12 break something, roll 1d6: (i) knock
months. over a lantern setting a table on fire,
You awaken with the mother of all (ii) broken chair, (iii) shattered mug
hangovers. You cannot function for (empty), (iv) shattered mug (full, held
27-28
17-18 24 hours, and suffer the effects of by Vorrag the Unwashed, Barbarian
Head Injury and System Shock from 3, S16, C15), (v) broken window, (vi)
the Injuries & Setbacks table. broken door (50% chance the room
You engage in a game of cards, beyond is occupied by a trysting
wagering 2d4 x 10 gp over the course couple; bouncers intervene and you
19-20 are banned for 1d4 months).
of the night. 50% you win twice that
amount, otherwise you lose it. You somehow end up most of the
Someone breaks out the shrooms, night arm in arm with a bevy of
puff pipe, yellow lotus powder, etc 29-30 burlesque beauties. On a successful
which your intoxicated self can’t Cha check, you earn a reputation as
21-22 resist. Roll 1d6: (i) you wake up with a charmer. On a fail, as a sleazy rake.
a new tattoo, (ii) you wake up with a You wake up entwined in the boughs
minor madness, (iii) you wake up on 31-32 of a tall tree outside city walls, laden
the couch of a new friend, (iv) you with scrapes and cuts (50% chance of

rolling on the Injuries & Setbacks apothecary, (vi) the person asks for
table, no permanent injuries). You your help to get out of serious
remember very little. Something trouble that authorities cannot (or
about a catapult. will not) assist with.
A most agreeable and engaging time You engage in an act of drunken
is had by all concerned, none more bravado. Roll 1d6: (i) attempt to eat
so than yourself. Increase your a live scorpion (Luck save or poison),
33-34
maximum Luck by 1 point for the (ii) climb a church only to fall off or
next adventure (20% chance the through the roof (suffer Muscle Tear
increase is permanent, once only). on the Injuries & Setbacks table), (iii)
You get into a fisticuff with a horse attempt to kiss a stranger only to be
45-46
that offended you with all the hoity slapped or punched, (iv) try to wrest
toity clip clopping. When you awake a bone away from a hungry dog, gain
a small bite scar, (v) insult the staff
35-36 you have a hoofprint in your
and get thrown out, banned for 1d6
forehead. Still, you should’ve seen months, (vi) rousing song or story
the horse (treat as a Head Injury on (Cha check, if successful, earn 2d6
the Injuries & Setbacks table). gp and some fame as an entertainer).
Whilst outrageously drunk you You awaken on top of a temple roof,
inform Madam Wendel, a wealthy dangling from a spire or gargoyle by
spice merchant, that her face your cloak. You don’t remember
37-38 reminds you of a baboon’s bottom. much, but spot a rope and grapple
Word spreads like wildfire amongst 47-48 on the street below. 50% chance a
the highborn ladies. About 50% of guard is staring up at you shaking his
them agree with you. head. Relevant clergy and faithful
Moderately blotto, you decide a treat you with disdain for the next
quick dip in the local steam baths, 2d6 months.
pond or horse trough is due. You You acquire a rare item through
39-40 forget to wear your pants for half a deception and/or other skulduggery,
49-50 roll 1d4: (i) 1d3 doses of poison, (ii)
block before going back to get them.
1 x Valuables, (iii) Potion, (iv)
Many passers by are mortified. A few silvered weapon.
are impressed. You acquire a rare item as a reward
You engage in an arm wrestling for a good deed, roll 1d4: (i) 1 x
contest with a series of burlsome 51-52
Trinkets & Curios, (ii) Scroll, (iii) 1 x
brutes. Roll a Str contest vs Str 17. If Valuables, (iv) cold iron weapon.
41-42 you fail, suffer Muscle Tear (per the You acquire a rare item in a game of
Injuries & Setbacks table). If you win, chance. Roll 1d4: (i) mithral weapon,
you earn the adoration of the tavern’s 53-54
(ii) magical trap, (iii) Minor Charm,
regulars for 2d6 months. (iv) cold iron shield.
You have intimate relations with a You acquire a rare item, but have no
person who, in hindsight, you memory of how, roll 1d4: (i)
probably shouldn’t have. 50% adamantine weapon, (ii) spellbook,
chance of repercussions, roll 1d6: (i) 55-56 (iii) scriptures of a secret cult, (iv)
stalker, (ii) overzealous family holy symbol. There is a 50% chance
43-44 member or clergy wants to teach you the owner(s) come knocking at some
a lesson, (iii) irregular but ongoing future time (GM’s call).
intimate liaisons, (iv) former partner Your boozy antics make you a new
is jealous and wants to harm you in adversary by, roll 1d6: (i) rebuffing
some way, (v) awkward rash that may 57-58
an infatuated admirer, (ii) telling a
be cured with the aid of an moneylender the only thing looser
10

than her boyfriend are her morals, You kick off a tavern brawl the likes
(iii) hitting on the main squeeze of a of which has not been seen in a
crime boss, (iv) breaking the nose of decade, flowing out onto the street
a loud mouthed braggart who also and into other taverns. Roll on the
happens to be the nephew of the 69-70 Injuries & Setbacks table (no
watch captain, (v) threatening to permanent injuries). The taphouse is
disembowel a lecher offering lotus shut for three weeks afterwards, and
powder to young street kids, (vi) you are banned for 1d4 years or life
calling out a greedy merchant for his (a Luck save determines which).
outrageous prices. You step in to quell a disturbance
Your amicable merriment attracts a amongst unruly patrons after they
new contact, with whom you begin a KO the house bouncer. Make a Cha
friendship, roll 1d6: (i) Alchemist check. On a success you settle things
59-60 Lilianna, (ii) Cutpurse Cinder 71-72 down, and the owner is so impressed
Gribshanks, (iii) Beggar Haggrit, (iv) he offers you free lodging for month.
Dockmaster Cruthers, (v) Grave On a fail, they turn on you too (roll
digger Hugo, (vi) Tinkerer Burmont. on the Injuries & Setbacks table, no
Your amicable merriment attracts a permanent injuries).
new contact, with whom you begin a At some point in the night you
friendship, roll 1d6: (i) Trapper acquire a ferret with a red velvet vest.
61-62 Shand, (ii) Organlegger Borgov, (iii) If she had a name, you’ve forgotten
BrewerVerna, (iv) Pilgrim Lung Pao, 73-74 it. Your new pet is small and feisty,
(v) Gong Farmer Gerret, (vi) Street keen eyed, with more heart than
Sweeper Janessa. most men (treat as Cat but always
You come into possession of succeeds on fear related checks).
something unexpected. Roll 1d6: (i) A nefarious artificer, alchemist or
a young child of 1d4 years, with a other dangerous scob injects you
note saying you are the father, (ii) a with an experimental mutagen while
charcoal sketch of yourself by an you were passed out. Roll 1d6: (i)
63-64
unknown illustrator, (iii) a map to you exude a scent similar to sulphur
Ortu Menon, Temple of Baalec1, (iv) that repels dogs, (ii) your lips thin
a letter blackmailing you for some 75-76 and recede, exposing your teeth (lose
past misdeed, (v) Potion or Scroll 1 Cha), (iii) your hands tremble if
(50/50), (vi) Minor Charm. you don’t concentrate, (iv) you suffer
You accidentally cut off one of your a moderate madness, (v) your voice
fingers whilst competing in a “stab drops two octaves, (vi) your muscle
between the fingers game” with a mass improves (gain 2 Str, max 19).
gang of roughnuts. 50% chance your The effect lasts 1d12 months.
65-66 opponent lost a thumb, in which case You end up in a back room making
you win 5d10 gp. Either way you deals with a fence offering stolen
earn the gang’s respect and a new gear. You may buy up to three items
nickname (eg: Four Figs, Ol’ Stabby, 77-78 (uncommon or rare) at half the usual
El Stumpo, Big Nine, etc). price. There is a 10% chance the
You receive a tip off that a party pet, watch comes knocking on your door
hireling, or henchmen has been 1d10 days later.
67-68 press ganged onto a pirate ship (as You shout rounds with a trio of
crew, a lucky mascot, etc). The vessel retired explorers. One of them,
79-80
is due to set sail in 1d8 hours. Rook, offers to guide you to a secret
ruin for a 10% cut of any loot.
1
See Adventure Framework #37 Shadows & Dust.
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You end up eating some kind of them naked to a horse, then set them
befouled meat on a dare. It tastes loose in the main street. Make a
81-82 rank and almost makes you hurl. Luck save. On a fail, the guard know
Make a Con check or suffer a it was you (2d6 months prison, 1d6 x
random disease. 100 gp fine, and kidnapping brand
You are cajoled into a beast hunting on forearm).
contest with 3d6 bounty hunters, Poorly timed boasts of your many
border rangers, etc. Whoever plunders reaches the ears of
returns to the tavern in two weeks’ Tolstern, the local tax collector. He
83-84
time with the most dangerous trophy attends on you the following day,
wins the pot (each person is required 97-98 serving orders to pay 1d6 x 100 gp in
to put in 20 gp), and more unpaid treasure taxes. Non payment
importantly, bragging rights. results in the guards confiscating
You set to drinking with a series of your gear (to be gleefully auctioned
curious and informative folk, trading off by Torstern to meet the debt).
interesting secrets throughout the You somehow end up wrestling a
85-86
evening. After eliminating likely bear to prove that you are, well,
falsehoods, you end up with of 1d3 99 - stronger than a bear. Turns out you
adventure hooks, rumours, or clues. 100 aren’t. Roll 1d8 on the Injuries &
By some miracle (aka alcohol), you Setbacks table, and gain local
attract the services of 1d3 random notoriety as the “bear man/lady”.
hirelings, who agree to work with you
87-88
for free for one week. If you want to
retain them beyond this, you’ll have
to pay as normal (LFG p.157).
You get into a physical altercation
with a powerful NPC, roll 1d4: (i)
Guard Captain, (ii) Senior Priestess,
(iii) Prominent Merchant, (iv) City
89-90
Administrator. You are escorted
from the settlement by the watch,
and barred entry for 3d6+6 months
(Luck (Cha) save for half).
Angry at the heavens for some past
calamity, your drunken self decides
payback is in order, and defiles a
temple, graveyard, sacred object, or
91-92
similar. 50% chance of a roll on the
Divine Rebuke table, otherwise lose
1 Luck until the end of your next
adventure.
In your well sotted state, you insult a
93-94 secret witch, who reciprocates with a
curse. Roll on the DDM table.
While highly intoxicated, a fool’s
dare or act of bravado causes you to
(i) shave your head, (ii) shave your
95-96 eyebrows, (iii) pull out a tooth, (iv)
kidnap one of the watch’s hounds,
(v) steal the watch’s lucky anvil, (vi)
kidnap a maligned merchant, hog tie
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Contacts aid provided and risk to the contact).
The GM determines when the
NPC contacts for player characters are generally favour is called in.
developed during play, and might provide aid in a The contact requires a secret or
number of ways, including: offering relevant other confidential information, rare
information, access to restricted equipment, 5-6 equipment, or access to someone
arranging a meeting with someone they know, etc. the PC knows, in a quid pro quo
Guidelines for adjudicating such favours are exchange.
outlined below. 5d10+20 gp will loosen the contact’s
lips for information. A further Cha
7-8 check, and double gp (or more) is
Assuming the NPC has the capacity to assist the
required for an equipment loan, or
PC, and might be willing help, one or more Cha access to a particular person.
checks (or other checks the GM determines) are 4d10 gp and a knowing wink is
usually required to convince them. Consult the 9 enough to gain the information,
following table for recommended modifiers: equipment loan, etc.
A good night out and a few drinks
(2d6 gp, not necessarily in public) is
MOD RISK TO NPC 10 enough to convince the NPC. A final
Very serious risk such as complete Cha check might be required to seal
No loss of employment, financial ruin, the deal.
chance being killed or maimed in reprisal,
11-12 This one’s on the house.
serious threats to family, etc.
Serious risk to the NPC such as
-2 or 3
employment demotion, potential PCs that incur favours but fail to live up to their
and/or
infamy or shame, significant financial future obligations might lose their contacts,
Disad
loss, etc. interact with them at disadvantage, or provoke
Minimal risk but assisting is
-1 some form of reprisal (the hirelings Payback table
inconvenient to the NPC.
Minimal risk, or risk is moderate but may provide inspiration, LFG p.162).
- the NPC stands to make a significant
gain if things go well. Enemies & Rivals
Minimal risk and the NPC stands to From time to time party members might make
+1 make a significant gain if things go
enemies or rivals whilst going about their
well.
adventuring or Downtime activities.
+2 or 3
Minimal risk and the NPC stands to
and/or
make great gains if things go well. The GM decides when an enemy or rival causes
Adv
problems for the PCs, or alternatively there is a
Assuming the NPC agrees, most will want 20% chance of an incident per quarter (modified
something in return; roll 2d6 and consult the at the GM’s discretion). If an event occurs, the
following chart for suggestions. Any modifiers are Enemy Action table provides suggestions for
at the GM’s discretion. enemy interference. GMs are encouraged to tailor
the entries to suit the particular NPC(s) involved.
2d6 PAYMENT
1d12 ENEMY ACTION
As entry 4, plus a 3d6 x 10 gp
2-3 Kidnapping: The enemy, rival or an
donation, kickback, sweetener, etc.
The contact is willing to help, but the 1 agent attempts to kidnap a person or
4
PC owes them a debt (equal to the pet dear to one or more PCs (family,
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friend, etc). A Group Luck check damage is done (repairs 2d6 weeks,
determines whether the kidnappers costing 2d100 + 500 gp). Otherwise
are successful. If the attempt is foiled, the location is razed to the ground. An
the target escapes with a clue to the Int (Detection) check reveals a clue
ringleader. If failed, roll 1d6: (i) target about the perpetrator.
murdered, (ii-iii) ransom demand, (iv- Infiltrate: The enemy, rival or an agent
vi) apply Threat (entry 4). attempts to infiltrate the party or a
Blacklist: The enemy or rival closely affiliated faction (perhaps as a
influences those in their social circles new hireling, member of the PCs’
to blacklist the PCs, making it more staff, temple or guild, etc). A Group
difficult (or impossible) to obtain work 6 Int (Insight) check suggests something
or favours from those factions. suspicious about the new arrival. If
2
Relevant social checks are made at successfully planted, the agent relays
disadvantage as long as the blacklist information and seeks to sabotage the
remains in place. PCs may learn the party’s activities (see Hireling Payback
source of the blacklist by questioning table for guidance).
relevant contacts. Gather Intel: The enemy or rival has
Sorcery: The enemy or rival gains been gathering information about the
access to magic (spell caster, scroll, party’s activities, and knows their
potion, enchanted item, etc) and uses public residences, observable daily
7
it against the party or PC. Roll 1d4: (i) routines, common contacts, and so on.
a mage exile targets one PC with a If the PCs make a Group Perc
scroll of Finger of Death, (ii) a warlock (Detection) check, they suspect
uses an ancient relic to inflict Chains someone is watching them.
of Fate, (iii) a sorceress curses 1d3 Misinformation: The enemy or rival
3
PCs, automatically triggering DDM spreads adverse rumours (or perhaps
effects for each, (iv) a cultist channels truths) about the party in their current
their patron’s wrath against 1d3 PCs, location or home base. There is a 50%
invoking a Divine Rebuke, (v) an chance the rumour takes hold for 2d6
Invisible Stalker is sent to kill the months. As long as the rumour
party, (vi) a crone summons fetid 8 circulates, available hirelings are
winds to infect the party, exposing halved, social checks with contacts
each PC to a random disease. suffer a -1 penalty, and successful
Threat: The enemy, rival or an agent Renown checks reference the gossip.
threatens the party, demanding they If the party makes a Group Cha
cease their activities, depart the city (Gather Information) check, they gain
forever, pay ransom or recompense, a clue as to the source.
4 etc, or there will be a reckoning. The Blackmail: The enemy or rival
GM determines any consequences if attempts to blackmail one or more
the threat is ignored (or roll 1d4: (i) PCs over some misdeed they
Assassins, (ii) Arson, (iii) Kidnapping, witnessed or are aware of. Roleplay the
9
(iv) Ambush). interaction, including any checks the
Arson: The enemy or rival arranges to GM deems necessary. If refused, the
burn down a PC’s residence or other GM decides whether the information
5
property interest. A Luck save means is revealed and related consequences.
the fire is dealt with before too much
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Ambush: The enemy or rival seeks to together. Mid level boss of the prolific
personally kill the PC or party, East Hill gang.
10 accompanied by mercenaries or other Carmoy, 5½ ft female Karok Magic
muscle as the GM determines. User 5, elderly, uncertain gait, walking
Resolve as a combat. cane topped with a spider motif. Long
Theft: The enemy, rival or an agent 4 exiled from her mountain city, bitter
attempts to steal something of high and twisted. Accompanied by her
value from the party (eg a magical nameless servitor (Dwarf, Fighter 3,
item), most likely a pickpocket or muscular, mute).
burglary attempt. A Group Perc Drar Bjarndin, male Varnori, medium
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(Detection) check is required to foil build, shaved head with blonde
the larceny. If a pickpocket, the thief is 5 topknot, broken nose (Rogue 3).
caught red handed. If a burglary, a clue Gregarious, flirty, and sadistic captain
to the perpetrator’s identity is of the longboat Frostheel.
revealed. Yurtog, male Thuel, athletic, curling
Assassins: Skilled assassins are sent by locks, tribal bison tattoo, freelance
the enemy or rival to kill the PCs bodyguard (Fighter 6). Easy come,
(mostly Fighters and Rogues, level easy go attitude, except when it comes
6
1d4+2). Resolve as a deadly poison to his pet weasel, Eris. You mess with
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attempt (eg: Purple Worm venom in the weasel, you get Yurtog the
drinks), a well planned ambush, or the Destroyer (rages like a Barbarian for 3
Ruddy Rooster adventure framework rounds if Eris is injured).
in Midlands (p.309). Livius, male Nydissian, short 5½ ft
spindly build, 40 yrs, cartographer.
For GMs in need of a quick adversary, roll 1d20 Drooping eyes and slow demeanour
7
and see below. Note these entries refer to belie his acute wit (Int 14, Perc 15).
Midlands places or cultures (easily substituted). Priest of the secret cabal of Slaar-
Nerggos, the Pallid Rapture.
Jorin, male Midlander, 30s, handsome
1d20 ENEMIES & RIVALS
with dark features (Bard 3, Cha 16).
Krond, male Thuel, hulking physique Some local fame as a singer, knife
(Str 17, Barbarian 4), scarred right eye, juggler, and mandolin player. Jorin has
8
1 fearless and overbearing. Long dark built an expansive network of
hair and beard. Sergeant in the Iron informants (illegal and otherwise) in
Wolves mercenary company. the area. A purveyor of rumours,
Dominus Demetra, 6½ ft female secrets, and (mis)information.
Nydissian noble, luxurious cloak and Medrano, female Karok, 6 ft, lanky,
cowl, acerbic personality. Wealthy long white hair reaches to her knees,
2
textiles merchant with business clout. kept in check with golden clasps. Ore
The flaming eye pendant of the 9 trader, owns a nearby copper mine,
Lucentum hangs from her neck. often puffing on a pipe. Paranoid and
Teya, female Midlander, wrapped vicious, with a strong hold over the
headscarf and billowing cloak, dark Miner’s Guild.
3
shaved hair (Rogue 4). Patient and Arnfarsa, female Varnori, long blonde
10
vengeful, speaks with fingers laced hair shaved down one side, her large
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wolfhound Karn never far away circumstances. Never without a
(Ranger 3). Ruthless captain of one of concealed knife of some kind, and
the borderlands scout patrols. 1d3 doses of Ghoulsheen Admixture.
Keeper Natari, female Midlander, Sadona, female Nydissian, long
30s, solid build, crescent moon dreadlocks, robust figure, Rattling,
symbol tattooed on her neck. Natari is wheezing breath from too many toxic
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a priestess of Shennog and carer for fumes over the years. Scheming and
patients at the local asylum. She has greedy, a senior member of the
strong contacts in religious circles. Alchemists’ Guild.
Burgos, male Karok, 30s, fashionable Quesada, female Karok, 5 ft 9”, 40s,
hair, fine coat and accoutrements extravagant dress and hooded cloak,
(Fighter 2). A wily and some say adorned with rings and gemstone
12
reckless smuggler, doubling as a spice talismans. Ambassador of Dol-Karok,
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trader. Extensive contacts in the dock the Mountain Fortress. Powerful
quarter. connections throughout the whole
Terren Barrow, male Midlander, 50s, Argos Basin. Sharp, meticulous, sly
dyed black hair, wealthy coat, gold negotiator. Never forgets a slight.
signet ring with twin crow motif. Wu Yin, male Shenzu, shaved head,
13
Second in line to the noble Barrow dragon tattoo on neck and back. Deep
family. Shrewd and sardonic, contacts blue robes with a hemp sash, walking
20
in highborn circles. staff (Monk 5). Disciplined vigilante
Corris, male Midlander, 40s, medium drifter; harsh, uncompromising and
build, august nose, silver flecked unforgiving.
goatee (Artificer 4). Tireless tinker
14 and meddler in magnetics. Insightful,
but isolated, arrogant and over
reaching. Addicted to yellow lotus
powder.
Ofgeir, male Varnori, 7 ft, late teens,
heavy build (Barbarian 2, Con 16).
Bald with blonde mutton chops. Pit
15 fighter, bouncer, and father of a six
month daughter. Strong underworld
ties, enjoys throwing his weight around
a little too much.
Brenner, male Midlander, 40s, slim
and wiry with cauliflower ears. Veteran
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guardsman with contacts in the watch,
underworld, and merchant quarters.
Asteon, male Nydissian, 6 ft, well built
charmer and genuine nihilistic serial
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killer (Str 14, Con 13, 9 hp). Scarily
calm in even the most horrible of
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Gambling Curios, (iii-iv) Minor Charm, (iv) a
Adventurers gamble with their lives, so why not slave (use the Hirelings tables), (vi) 1 x
their coin? For game balance reasons, most days Valuables.
spent gambling are resolved by a simple 50% New Contact: You double your
chance of gaining or losing 1d6 gp. original wager, and gain a new contact,
roll 1d6: (i-iv) commoner, use the
Once per fortnight however, the PC may wager up Hirelings Background table, (v-vi) roll
to 100 gp (or other limit the GM determines) and 1d8: (i) Lord Hargraves, (ii) Brother
10
roll on the Gambling table instead. A PC that Numinus, (iii) Watch Sergeant Busk,
successfully cheats or secures some other edge (iv) Chief Librarian Lyka, (v) Knight
over the competition might attract a +1 or +10% Sir Arrus, (vi) Ship Captain Stoke, (vii)
modifier, at the GM’s discretion. For unsuccessful Justicar Chard, (viii) Money Lender
cheating, apply entry 4 below. Horace Higgenpants.
Jackpot: You triple your original
11-12 wager, and someone owes you a
2d6 GAMBLING favour (roll for who as in Entry 10).
Flip the Table: A fierce brawl engulfs
the whole of the gambling den; roll General Research
2-3 1d6 on the Injuries & Setbacks table General research potentially covers just about
(nothing permanent), and any wager is anything the PCs are interested in (excluding
lost. You are banned for 2d6 months. Magical Research, p.21), but most commonly
Cheater! After a few drinks, you are involves learning of possible dungeon locations,
caught cheating. Roll 1d6: (i-ii) lose clues to the whereabouts of a magic item, monster
three times your wager, (iii) lose twice ecology or vulnerabilities, relevant histories, etc.
your wager, (iv) lose your wager and
your reputation is sullied, (v) lose your Basic research requires 2d6 days and costs 6d10
4
wager and owe a favour or debt (roll gp. Advanced research requires 2d6 weeks at a
on the Obligations table), (vi) lose your cost of 25 gp per week (library fees, research
wager and gain a beating; roll 1d10 on assistants, consulting with sages or other experts,
the Injuries & Setbacks table (no etc). The GM determines what qualifies as basic or
permanent injuries). advanced research consistent with the game world.
Cursed Luck: Lose your wager with
(1d4): (i) blistering outrage, (ii) sullen After the research period, an Int check is required
5
muttering, (iii) stoic surrender, (iv) (either by the PC or hired NPC, lore or Gather
admirable acceptance. Information skills might apply). In some instances,
Carousing: As the night rolls on, you the GM might prefer to make this roll in secret on
are persuaded to abandon gambling behalf of the players. The below table provides
6
and party instead. Keep your wager guidance as to the results:
but roll on the Carousing table.
Break Even: You back your original RESULT INFORMATION
7
wager.
On a Roll: You win one and a half Roll 1d6: (i-ii) Nothing learned,
8 Terrible (iii-iv) False information, (v-vi)
times your original wager.
Failure Opposing agent gets wind of the
Bonus: You double your original PC’s inquiries.
9
wager, plus roll 1d6: (i-ii) Trinkets &
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Roll 1d6: (i-iii) Nothing learned, Most herbalist mixtures take 2d6 weeks to prepare
Failure
(iv-vi) False information. and cost 2d10+50 gp. Standard adventuring gear
Roll 1d6: (i-iii) Assuming there is (anti toxin draft, etc) requires 1d6 days and costs
new or additional information 75% of the retail price. Particularly novel, unusual
available, the PC learns 25% of it,
Success or illegal items (particularly poison) will require
(iv-vi) Assuming there is new or
additional information available, more time, gold, and perhaps special ingredients
the PC learns 50% of it. (GM’s call).
Roll 1d6: (i-iii) Assuming there is
new or additional information The GM determines the effects of herbalism
Great available, the PC learns 75% of it, items. Examples include:
Success (iv-vi) Assuming there is new or
additional information available, • Anti-toxin, Healer’s Kit, or Poison.
the PC learns all of it.
• Wolfsbane Salve: canines are reluctant to
Healing track or bite someone rubbed with this
fragrant ointment (lasts 4d6 hours, Will
At the GM’s option, some long term injuries and
check resists).
setbacks (eg: physical injuries requiring two
months to heal, or a madness of moderate or
• Burn Balm: a character coated in this jelly
greater severity) require specialist medical care to like unguent gains +2 on checks to avoid
ensure they heal correctly, costing 10 gp per week. burning or acidic damage for 2d6 hours.
In this instance, an expert means an experienced
professional that works in the relevant field on a • Dr Ruben’s Effervescent Restorative: this
day to day basis (not a full time adventurer, who fizzing powder increases stamina for
also dabbles as an Apothecary). intimate late night antics.
Failing to receive such care risks a complication, • Dr Ruben’s Affliction Effluxion: this
requiring a Con check (for a physical injury) or brackish sludge causes the imbiber to
Will check (for a madness). A character’s Reroll immediately vomit up whatever they last
Pool is not available for this test. If the test is failed, ate, which may be helpful for certain
the character permanently loses 1 point of Con or poisons, etc.
Will respectively.
• Dr Ruben’s Incogitable Cure All: this
Herbalism cloudy tincture smells of chlorine and
At the GM’s option, Rangers, Barbarians, Monks, causes skin to redden. If ingested
apothecaries, herbalists and similarly skilled however, the drinker gains one final save
characters might be able to create herbalist to resist any non-magical disease or
mixtures during Downtime. poison they are suffering.
• Dr Ruben’s Salts of Exuberant

Like Artificing & Alchemy, a degree of GM
Rhapsody: taken with water, the salts
circumspection is called for to avoid replicating
greatly elevate serotonin levels, making
exclusive class abilities. If exclusive class effects are
the imbiber feel “happier” for 1d6 days,
to be duplicated, it is strongly recommended that
at the end of which they lose 1 Con.
the item in question be lower power, highly
unpredictable, and/or inherently dangerous when
• Dr Ruben’s Aromatic Vigilant: this
used.
pungent powder produces a burning
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sensation and keeps the user awake for The GM decides when a Local Event occurs, or
3d4 hours (magical slumber is alternatively there is a 30% chance of such during
unaffected). After the period ends, the any lengthy Downtime period. If an event occurs,
user suffers 1 Str, Dex, Con or Perc loss roll 1d20 and extrapolate from the below.
(even chance) and mild delirium (treat as
a moderate madness, curable with 24
1d20 LOCAL EVENT
hours sleep). Using the powder to stay
awake for consecutive nights increases The local authority has died, been
madness severity as usual. overthrown, deposed, or otherwise
1 removed from power. Contenders
• Dr Ruben’s Hairful Helper: rubbed into new and old stake their claims, intent
skin, this ointment causes hair to quickly on seizing power for themselves.
sprout from the affected area within 1d6 An insidious cult, cabal or other secret
minutes, before dropping out in a further 2 society has risen to power, secretly
1d6 hours. infiltrating organisations of influence.
A new ruin has been discovered 2d6
Hirelings & Henchmen days trek from the PCs’ current
At the GM’s option, the recruiting of hirelings and 3 lodging. Rival explorers have shown
henchmen (LFG p.157) might be restricted to interest, and are already preparing
periods of Downtime. their expedition.
Tensions arise between two previously
Additionally, advancing a hireling to henchmen amicable factions (or powerful NPCs),
4
status might require 2d4 weeks training at a cost of or existing tensions erupt into outright
15 gp per week. Alternatively, if the henchmen is hostility, arson, bloodshed, etc.
the same class as the PC (or similar), the PC may Criminal activity has ballooned out of
personally train them at no additional cost. control, with record numbers of
5 gangs/brigands, thefts and assaults.
Languages Guard patrols are increased, militia
drafted, and a dusk curfew declared.
PCs may learn additional languages (beyond their
A new political faction emerges from
Int bonus) with sufficient time, gold and an expert
the existing social structure, and begins
tutor. Prices vary according to the precise
flexing its muscles (two large related
language, but 200 gp and three months of
guilds or gangs merge into one, a
dedicated practice will generally allow the PC to 6
splinter religious sect attracts record
speak and/or read the language at a basic level. An
followers, a newly appointed lord
Int check may or may not be required. If failed,
recruits a famous mercenary company
the PC may try again after another month. Only
to exact vengeance on rivals, etc).
one language may be learned per twelve months of
A power broker of a PC related
game time, capped at a maximum of two bonus
organisation (perhaps a contact or
languages over a character’s lifetime.
mentor, etc) has fallen out of favour
(allegations of corruption, suspected
Local Events 7
spy, subject to blackmail, fallen into
Similar to Region Events (Midlands p.128) but on madness, etc). Whatever the reason,
a smaller, more intimate scale, Local Events reflect those under his purview plot to
a significant development in the settlement the remove him swiftly and by any means
PCs’ are currently residing in (or near).
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necessary. The NPC will not go but the NPC will pay it in order to get
willingly, but his list of allies grows what they want (or need).
thinner by the day. A sorcerer, witch, Hag, Urgozer or
The local guard captain is killed, similar is hiding in the area. They are
retires, or is otherwise taken out of the 15 here for some secret and nefarious
picture. Her replacement (perhaps purpose (including, perhaps, stealing a
8
brought in from distant shores) has a magical item from the PCs).
palpable loathing for reckless Agents of the criminal underworld
sellswords and vagabond freebooters. erupt into open warfare, piling up
The area is contaminated with a bodies in the streets. Guard details are
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random infectious disease (LFG doubled, but fear is rampant, and
9 p.123). The source is unknown, and many shops have shut up until the
the number of infected growing conflict is resolved.
despite precautions. Shortly after the party settles into the
Two political competitors, with area, there are reports of hundreds of
different but not necessarily opposing bloodthirsty Skorn, barbarians, or
views, ramp up their rivalry. Each 17 similar forces gathering in adjacent
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person or faction seeks to outdo the lands, preparing to lay siege to the
other in a series of grand acts and settlement or block an important trade
achievements. route or pass, etc.
Disciples of different faiths are in Recent caravans heading for the PCs’
conflict, fighting over the faithful, location have been lost, resulting in
space to build a new shrine or temple, severe equipment shortages (50%
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etc. The constant unrest is sapping the chance any particular item is
morale of both camps, as well as their unavailable until the settlement/area is
believers. restocked).
A handful of recent, unsolved murders Rival adventurers (level 1d4+2) have
have the area spooked, particularly as arrived from distant lands. They take
the last victim was the guard captain. It special interest in the party’s deeds,
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might be a lone psychopath, a hidden sizing them up as potential rivals, allies,
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cult, a lycanthrope, or something even hirelings, mentors, etc. At the GM’s
stranger/alien. option they might become involved in
A saboteur is living nearby, an agent a future adventure (recruited by rivals,
for a rival faction, secretly unexpected cavalry, etc).
undermining the local authority’s An uncontrolled blaze breaks out in
primary objective. “Bad luck” is part of the settlement or surrounding
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rampant, and many residents are 20 lands, causing terrible losses in life and
suspicious. The agent will soon property. The sheer ferocity of the fire
escalate to blatant (and perhaps is suspicious, but the cause unknown.
bloody) terrorism.
An important political figure has made
a secret alliance with Skorn, Urgot, or
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some other monstrous faction. The
arrangement requires a terrible price,
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Magical Research
Magical research includes such things as creating a
permanent magic item, adding an attunement to
an enchanted item, creating a new spell, warding
an area with a permanent abjuration, and so on.
Note potions and scrolls are not included (they are
covered on p.26 and p.32 respectively).
The GM decides whether research proposed by a

player is possible, and retains a general right of
veto throughout. PCs may engage in such research
themselves (a laboratory is usually required) or
retain the services of a magic using NPC. Non
magical PCs wishing to personally enchant an item
may do so via the Enchanter Unique Feature.
Magical research is an especially unpredictable,

dangerous and taxing endeavour. Protracted
rituals are common and require at least one rare
ingredient, unique location, or special timing. The
GM decides whether the proposed research
MINOR
qualifies as Minor or Major, consistent with the 1d12
MAGICAL RESEARCH
setting. Example requirements are provided in the Twelve pounds of freshly diced
tables below, to be tweaked by the GM. Gelatinous Cube (the monster must be
1 alive, perhaps frozen, or otherwise
Minor magical research generally requires 2d4 contained), rolled, boiled and distilled
weeks and costs 100 gp per week. Major research into Essence of Cube.
takes at least 2d6 months and costs a base 1,500 Roots from a Bloodroot Treant that
gp, plus 200 gp per month. Most research requires have been rendered ash, mixed with
a successful Party Challenge (LFG p.65, difficult clay, and moulded into an effigy of the
2 PC (or other relevant character). The
or hard), focusing on Int, Will, Cha, Con, Perc,
effigy cannot be destroyed by a mortal,
Arcane Lore, Divine Lore, Insight and Gather and forms a sorcerous connection with
Information. the subject.
Eye of a Cyclops, used in a prophetic
Each success increases the researcher’s DMM tally reading by a genuine Rune Seer, then
3
by 1, and each failure requires a DDM test. If a worn by the PC as “third eye” headgear
DDM effect triggers, the research fails and any apparatus for forty four days.
materials expended thus far are lost. If the Wings of a Sprite, crumbled into a
researcher wishes to try again, they must begin bubbling concoction of anatomical
oddities, which the user must drink
anew, pursuing an alternate magical theory (roll 4
(Luck (Con) save or sink into a fitful
again on the Research tables). If the ritual is sleep for 1d12 weeks; must be spoon
successful, the GM determines the outcome. The fed, etc).
creation of any permanent item or effect reduces Claw of a Ghoul, mummified with
the creator’s maximum Con by 1 (or more) for as 5 mystic oils and exposed to direct
long as the item or effect persists. sunlight for eleventy two days.
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Abdomen of a Giant Ant Queen, the Shards of a Golem, fashioned into a
6 fat and ichor drained away to form the ring that the researcher must wear
base of a malodorous salve. for sixty six days. At the end of this
Five stalks of a Hammer Snail, 4 period, the wearer’s finger
7 wrapped in arcane scriptures, then permanently transmutes into the
burnt atop a great bonfire on a cliff. same material as the ring (still
The teeth of a Hag, made into a functional).
grotesque necklace, that must be worn Crest of a Stormraven, made into a
8 for 1d12 months (increases the chance complex dreamcatcher that hangs in
of random encounters in the the researcher’s bedchamber for 2d4
wilderness by 10%). 5 months, during which time the PC
Nose of a Blue Fey, shredded and dreams only of the Veil, gaining
baked in an eldritch pie which the PC valuable but disturbing insights
9 must eat (requires a Con check to (suffer a moderate madness).
stomach, and suspends the PC’s sense Eyes of a Basilisk, cut into seventy
of smell for 1d12 months). 6 seven pieces, then burnt with white
A staff crafted from the branches of a phosphorus.
10 Fey Creeper, which the PC must carry Fangs of a Serpentman Razkarrt,
for thirty three days. ground into dust, mixed with Yellow
7
The final ritual must be performed at Lotus powder, which must be
a specific leyline location (roll 1d6): (i) snorted during the final ritual.
pool/grove/waterfall near the centre an Insubstantial wisps of the “body” of
ancient forest, (ii) snowy mountain a Wraith, Ghost, or Spectre, trapped
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peak, (iii) volcano interior with lava in a cold iron censer, which must be
flows, (iv) cavern deep beneath the 8 released at precise moments during
earth, (v) lost jungle ruin, (vi) sacred the process. The necromantic fumes
bog in swamplands. cause 1 level loss until the end of the
The final ritual must be perfectly timed next adventure (no save).
(celestial alignment, holy feast day, etc). A ritual must be performed in a
The event will not occur for another place of terrible loss or suffering (roll
12 (roll 1d6): (i) week, (ii) month, (iii) 1d4): (i) a recent battlefield between
season, (iv) random feast day within two armies, (ii) the street of greatest
1d6 months, (v) random season in the 9 loss in a diseased city or outpost, (iii)
next twelve months, (vi) 1d3 years. the site of a house fire that killed
multiple members of the same
MAJOR family, (iv) the site of a shipwreck
1d12 and her drowned crew.
MAGICAL RESEARCH
Tendrils of a Tentacle Spawn, The researcher magically binds their
cooked in a dangerous arcane broth voice into a valuable receptable for
1 which must be consumed (Luck 3d6 months (eg a jewelled box,
(Con) save or lose 1d2 Int runed jar, etc). During this time they
permanently). are utterly mute and cannot emit any
Heart of an Ogre Mage, charred to a 10 oral sounds, except in connection
black husk, then strung around the with spells or magic. Anyone in
neck as a gruesome talisman for an possession of the receptacle may
2 perfectly mimic the researcher’s
entire winter (50% chance reduce
maximum Luck by 1d3 points until voice, and the researcher’s voice
the next winter ends). cannot be restored without it.
Tongue of a Naga, which magically Blood Magic: The researcher must
3 merges with the researcher’s tongue 11 ritually sacrifice a random body part,
for 4d6 weeks. roll 1d6: (i) 1d3 fingers, (ii) 1d6
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teeth, (iii) foot, (iv) ear, (v) eye, (vi)
hand.
Death Magic: The researcher must
ritually sacrifice a humanoid they
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care for (automatically suffer an
incurable moderate madness).
Masterforged Items
On rare occasions, exceptional mastersmiths may
be commissioned to fashion bespoke weapons and
armour of unmatched quality. Made of flawless or
advanced materials, and perfectly weighted to
match the owner’s physiology and technique, such
armaments outperform similar weapons of their
kind.
Assuming a true master is available to be retained,

PCs may spend 2d6 x 100 gp to order a
masterforged weapon or shield, or 3d6 x 100 gp
MASTERFORGED ARMOUR/SHIELD
for masterforged armour. Creating a silvered, cold
iron, mithral or adamantine version costs double AC Boost Grants an extra +1 AC.
(assuming the materials are available). A weapon
or armour may only have one masterforged Con check to convert critical
Anti Crit
hits into normal hits instead.
quality. Creation times are typically 1d4+3 weeks
AoE Reduce damage from AoE
for a weapon or shield, or 1d6+4 months for
Defence effects by user’s level.
armour. The armour (not shields) may
negate a single directional
Shield Effect
MASTERFORGED WEAPON attack like a shield (LFG
p.62).
Damage Gain +1 damage. At 7th level Increase the user’s maximum
Boost the bonus increases to +2. HP Boost
hp by their level.
Reroll 1s or 2s on damage Exotic
Low Damage GM determines.
dice (excluding exploding Material
Reroll
d4s).
Crits add level to damage,
Crit Boost
instead of half level. Obligations
+2 bonus on Initiative Despite what the bards might say, the lives of most
Speed Boost
checks. adventurers are not entirely free of duty or
May spend a Reroll die to responsibility. From time to time, a PC will be
Anti Fumble turn a fumbled attack into a imposed upon by important third parties in need
normal miss.
of their aid. By default, there is a 50% chance one
Cannot be damaged or
random PC must roll on the Obligations table
Resilient destroyed by non magical
forces (GM veto applies). each quarter, season or other time period the GM
Exotic determines. No PC may be repeated until all PCs
GM determines. have been cycled through. The GM determines
Material
the details of the obligation, having regard to the
character’s history and the following charts.
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Firstly, choose or roll 1d6 to determine the party along on the next (or near future)
to whom the obligation is owed: adventure. In most instances there will
be repercussions if the NPC dies (or in
some instances, survives).
THIRD THIRD
1d6 1d6
PARTY PARTY
1 Family 4 Religious
Guild or
2 5 Business
Profession
3 City Authority 6 Other
Secondly, choose or roll 1d6 to determine the

nature of the obligation, and the cost to the PC if
they decide to meet it:
1d6 OBLIGATION
Gold: The NPC is seeking 3d6 x 20 gp
for a tithe, tax, bail money, rent, guild
1
fees, church donation, old debt,
protection money, etc.
Time: The NPC needs the PC to
perform an extended task, occupying
3d4 weeks of the adventurer’s Pets
2 Downtime (eg: escorting a caravan,
babysitting someone in hiding, complex A character skilled in Animal Lore may attempt to
research, gang surveillance, pilgrimage, train an ordinary or monstrous animal to follow
locating a fugitive, etc). directions and fight beside them. Such pets are
Tested Oath: The PC has the power to treated like hirelings; they act of their own accord,
help the NPC, but only if they break a apply the usual morale rules, and die at zero hp.
3 promise, oath or undertaking to another Directing a pet to attack a target other than the one
NPC. Whatever the PC decides, there the PC is attacking, or to perform a specific trick
will be repercussions. under pressure, usually requires an action (and
Code or Guideline? The task requested perhaps a Cha (Animal Lore) check; GM’s call).
by the NPC is within the PC’s power, but
contrary to the character’s moral code,
4 Ordinary Pets
religious beliefs, personal standards, etc.
Completing the task may affect the PC’s Training an ordinary pet to fight with the PC, or to
reputation in certain circles. perform a specific trick under pressure, requires
Confidante or Canary: The PC has the 2d6 weeks, 10 gp per week, and a successful Cha
power to help the NPC, but only by (Animal Lore) check.
5 divulging a secret or other confidential
information relating to themselves, the Monstrous Pets
party, or another NPC or faction. Most monstrous animals (Owlbears, Griffons,
Sidekick: The NPC requires the PC to
War Wombats, etc) are not susceptible to training;
6 train another NPC (perhaps even an
animal) “on the job”, by taking them their instinctive ferocity and distrust of bipeds
renders such attempts doomed to failure.
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Assuming the PC can find a suitable candidate Sojourn: After combat ends, the pet
however (likely an adventure in itself), training a departs for 1d4 days and does not
monstrous pet requires 2d6 months of intensive 6 reappear until an appropriate time
work, 50 gp per month, and a successful Party (hunting, chasing a mate, urge to revisit
Challenge (difficult or hard), focusing on Int, Will, the wild, etc; GM determines details).
Cha, Animal Lore, Persuasion, Leadership and
Insight. A monstrous pet’s combative nature
imposes disadvantage on all training checks. If
failed, the beast proves intractable.
Even if successfully “trained” however, monstrous

pets sometimes revert to their primal urges,
particularly when injured. Each time such a pet
inflicts or suffers critical damage, or is Staggered, a
Will check (by the beast) is required to avoid
rolling 1d6 on the Monstrous Instincts table below.
1d6 MONSTROUS INSTINCTS

Base Instinct: The pet regards
everyone as a threat and ignores
directions for the remainder of the
1
combat. May be calmed afterwards
with a Cha (Animal Lore) check,
otherwise apply the Sojourn result.
Inhuman Rage: The pet lashes out in
pain or rage, making an immediate
2
attack against a random creature
(friend or foe) within 10 ft.
Feral Thrashing: The pet thrashes
3
about; everyone within 5 ft is knocked Pit Fighting
prone or back 10 ft (even chance, no Some adventurers, particularly those with a talent
save). for violence, might engage in fighting tournaments
Bestial Hunger: The pet spends its during Downtime for coin, reputation, or favours.
next 1d3 actions feasting on the closest For game balance reasons, most fighting bouts are
fallen body (friend or foe, if an minor weekly affairs, with no serious risk of long
4
unconscious PC, they die). Any term injury to the PC. These are resolved by a
attempt to dissuade it from eating simple Str (Athletics) Contest vs Str 1d6+10 (with
provokes an enraged assault. one reroll). On a success, the PC earns 2d6 gp. On
Flight Not Fight: The pet flees from a failure, the PC loses the same (entry fees).
present danger. 50% chance it takes
cover nearby until the combat ends, Once per month however, the PC may wager up
5
otherwise it abandons the battlefield to 200 gp (or other limit the GM determines) to
and returns 2d6 hours later, subject to compete in a serious tournament against
GM discretion. established, skilled fighters. Roll 2d6 to determine
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how the character fares. Modifiers if any are at the precedes you in relevant social circles
GM’s discretion (eg: attempts at cheating, quality for 2d6 months (+1 Renown bonus).
of opponents, PC’s base class, PC’s physical Victory: You are tournament
attributes, any existing injuries, etc). Champion, winning triple your
original wager and your reputation
precedes you in relevant social circles
2d6 PIT FIGHTING
for the next 12 months (+1 Renown
Catastrophe: Your final bout ends in bonus). Roll 1d4: (i) you are invited as
disaster; make an All Dead or Mostly special guest to a highborn social
2-3 11-12
Dead check. If you survive, roll 1d8 event, (ii) given wide berth by
on the Injuries & Setbacks table. brigands, pickpockets, etc for 12
Cheater! Your cheating ways are months, (iii) offered pardon for a past
exposed mid tournament. Roll 1d6: (i- crime, (iv) attract the services of a
ii) lose three times your wager, (iii) lose henchmen (3 levels lower than you,
twice your wager, (iv) lose your wager free for six months, use the Rival
4 and your reputation is sullied, (v) lose Adventurer tables LFG p.225).
your wager and owe a favour or debt
(roll on the Obligations table), (vi) lose Potion Brewing
your wager and gain a beating; roll Assuming an apothecary, alchemist, Artificer,
1d10 on the Injuries & Setbacks table. Magic User or Cultist with the appropriate
Injury: You suffer an unlucky injury expertise can be found, PCs might be able to
that knocks you out of the commission magic potions.
5 tournament; lose your wager and roll
on the Injuries & Setbacks table (no Brewing a potion costs (1d4+2) x 100 gp and is not
permanent injuries). without risk. More art than science, the process
Early Exit: You suffer a fluke defeat in requires 2d6 weeks of constant attention, and a
the early stages of the tournament; lose successful Int (Apothecary or Arcane Lore) check.
6 your wager, and on a failed Luck On a failure the brewing fails and any materials are
(Con) save roll 1d12+8 on the Injuries lost. On a terrible failure, a catastrophic explosion
& Setbacks table. occurs, destroying the potion maker’s laboratory
Quarter Finals : You struggle your way and reducing them to zero hp. On a success, the
through to the quarter finals. potion is made, and the creator loses 1 Con which
7
50% chance you make one and a cannot be restored until 2d4 weeks after the potion
half times your original wager. is consumed.
Contender: You win more matches
8 than you lose, making twice your Every magic potion requires a special ingredient
original wager. that the PC must supply (generally some part of
Semi Finals: You fight your way to the the anatomy of a monstrous creature, which spoils
semi finals, making twice your original after 2d6 months if unused). The unfathomable
wager. In addition, you learn some nature of magic is such that a potion’s “recipe” is
9
new tricks specific to tournament more mercurial guideline than rule; the timing and
fighting; gain +1 bonus the next time special ingredient changes each time a potion is
you roll on this table. concocted. Roll 1d66 to determine the required
Runner Up: You win twice your component on the Potion Ingredient table (as
10
original wager, and your reputation always, the entries are merely examples).
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Specific Monster Parts 42 Tentacles of an Aberrant Terror.
Similar to Alchemy (p.5), specific monster parts
might assist to brew potions with a consistent 43 Carapace of a Burn Bug.
theme. For example, A Wisp Unseen potion
might mimic Murderer’s Cloak using the broiled 44 Blood of a Deep Elf.
seeing organs of an Invisible Stalker, or powdered
Fire Beetle sacs might create a vial of Dragon’s 45 Croak sack of a Black Croaker.
Breath that causes 10d8 damage instead of 10d6.
46 Gullet of a Frost Worm.
1d66 POTION INGREDIENT 51 Hooks of a Hookfurgle.
11 Legs of a Xornling. 52 Flower of a Vine Puppet.
12 Wings of a Sprite. 53 Horn of an Abominable Snow Beast.
13 Sap of a Flesh Eating Vine. 54 Jar of Bone Cutter Ant abdomens.
14 Brain of a Zombie. 55 Ears of a Batbeast.
15 Beak of a Cockatrice. 56 Fog of a Dream Phantom.
16 Spleen of an Urgot. 61 Larvae of a Flesh Burrower.
21 Essence of Will o’ Wisp. 62 Eye of a Cyclops.
22 Half a pound of Yellow Mould. 63 Essence of Shade, Spectre or Wraith.
23 Lungs of a Harpy. 64 Bones of a Hag.
24 Proboscis of a Stirge. 65 Shards of an Animated Object.
25 1d4 quarts of Troll blood. 66 Teeth of a Spriggan.
26 Rib of an animated Skeleton.
31 Acid sack of a Fire Beetle.
32 Gills of an Argosan Strangler.
33 Mane of a Manticore.
34 A quart of Grey Ooze.
35 The tar of a dead Slime Spider.
36 1d4 pounds of Shrieker Fungus.
41 Heart of a Demon.
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Profession
Given sufficient Downtime , PCs with an
appropriate background (or custom skill) might
engage in their former craft, be it armour smithing,
snake charming, bee keeping, fishing, etc. The
GM decides whether this is possible and for how
long, depending on the demand, raw materials,
facilities available, guild laws, and so on
(alternatively, roll 1d100% and apply the result to
the current Downtime Period).
By default, such characters are assumed to have

apprentice level talent, generally able to produce
goods or services of average quality. As full time
adventurers, a PC’s focus is on their class; skills
that relate to a quieter life tend to wane over time.
Creating an item or performing a service will
usually require an attribute check. Completion
times are left to GM, depending on the nature of
the work involved. Costs are approximately 75%
of retail prices. If the PC is seeking daily
PCs who suffer losses but do not have the gold
employment or busking, a wage of 1-2 gp per day
reserves to cover them become indebted to an
is appropriate (ie enough to cover a poor - average
NPC or faction as determined by the GM.
lifestyle, p.57 LFG).
Examples might include business partners, money
lenders, guild or crime bosses, churches or cults,
Profiteering rival vendors, secret societies, etc.
At the GM’s option, PCs with an interest in one or
more businesses may make a roll on the Depending on player interests, certain Profiteering
Profiteering table once per quarter, to determine events might lead to adventures of their own (eg
any bonus income or unexpected losses. The PC reclaiming lost cargo from pirates, exacting
declares how much gold they are investing, capped vengeance on a thieves’ guild, bringing an arsonist
at 250 gp (or other amount decided by the GM) to justice, etc).
and rolls 1d100 on the Profiteering table. Any
modifiers are at the GM’s discretion. For repeat
1d100 PROFITEERING
results within twelve months (excluding Break
Even 41-60), reroll in the top half (61-100) or Disaster. Critical staff leave the
bottom half (01-40) half respectively. business (retire, poached by rivals,
duress, etc) then a fire threatens to
In addition to potential income, owning a business raze the establishment (treat as
01-05
garners PCs a certain amount of renown in Major Fire below, but 75% chance
of 1d2 deaths). The PC loses triple
relevant quarters, and may draw interest from
their investment. There is a 50%
desirable and undesirable factions alike. GMs chance the business is lost.
concerned that everyday commerce may Major Fire. A terrible fire sweeps
overshadow adventuring spoils might impose 06-10 through the business causing great
profit caps (fixed sum, yearly total, etc). damage (30% a staff member is
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killed). 50% chance the cause is rival becomes an ally, (vi) a secret is
arson by a rival, payback for some learnt (adventure hook, leverage
deed or slight, etc. The PC loses against an NPC, etc).
twice their investment, and it takes Strong Sales. Sales are up care of
2d6 months to rebuild the business superior quality, innovation,
(no further Profiteering till then). 61-70 marketing, opportunity or
Lost at Sea. Stock is lost at sea to dumb luck. The PC makes one
pirates, terrible storms, etc. The PC and a half times their investment.
11-15 loses their investment, and it takes Powerful Patron. The business
1d3 quarters to restock (no further attracts the support of a powerful
Profiteering till then). NPC with allied objectives or
Low Thievery. A determined interests. The PC doubles their
71-80
thieves’ guild or skilled burglar steal investment and may call on the
the business’ most valuable stock. patron for a favour at some future
The PC loses their investment, and time, assuming their objectives
16-20 it takes 1d2 quarters to restock (no remain aligned.
further Profiteering till then). The Possible Merger. A series of
PC’s reputation takes a hit, unlikely events leads to a strong
suggesting their business is an easy competitor offering a mercantile
mark for criminals. partnership. If accepted, the
Crime Boss. A powerful thieves’ combined businesses dominate the
guild or other criminal faction sends market (doubles investment) for
heavies to extract protection money 3d6 months. There is a 50% chance
or similar from the business. The 81-85 the PC gets caught up in his new
21-30
PC loses their investment, and partner’s troubles (which do not
suffers a -10% penalty on future emerge for 1d6 months), roll 1d8: (i)
Profiteering rolls until the situation death threats, (ii) courtesan murder,
is somehow resolved. (iii) tax evasion, (iv) yellow lotus
Slow Sales. Sales are down this dealing, (v) counterfeiting, (vi)
quarter due to rival innovation, slavery, (vii) adultery, (viii)
31-40 stronger marketing, better service, espionage or high treason.
etc. The loss of market share costs Quiet Salvage. Stock is gained at
the PC half of their investment. below cost, gathered from a recent
Break Even with Setback. A mixture wreck, fenced goods, etc. The PC
of circumstances leads to the PC 86-90 earns double their investment, but
breaking even on their investment. must take care to avoid inquiring
There is a 50% chance of a related authorities/third parties (no further
41-50 setback, roll 1d4: (i) reputation Profiteering for 1d3 quarters).
worsens, (ii) rival develops a new Enviable Reputation. The business
advantage, (iii) favour owed to a and by extension PC gain a
powerful NPC, (iv) a new enemy is reputation for quality goods,
made (business or otherwise). 91-95 integrity, business acumen, sound
Break Even with Benefit. A mixture judgment, etc, opening doors into
of circumstances leads to the PC rare mercantile and noble circles.
breaking even on their investment. The PC triples their investment.
There is a 50% chance of a related Winning. The business thrives on a
51-60 benefit, roll 1d6: (i) improved fortuitous mix of excellent staff, high
reputation, (ii) highly rare piece of quality, innovation, and a perfectly
96-100
inventory acquired, (iii) rival suffers timed slip up by one or more rivals.
a setback, (iv) powerful NPC owes The PC quadruples their
them a favour, (v) an old enemy or investment, and gains advantage on
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their next Profiteering check. There what the target has heard, based on the PC’s
is a 50% chance a powerful NPC or history (particularly recent local events and
faction makes contact with the incidents arising from other tables).
business (to order a custom piece,
discuss ways they might help each
other, offer to invest, etc). MOD RENOWN FACTORS
-1 PC is level 4 or less.
Renown
PCs interested in bolstering or quieting their -1 PC is a recent arrival.
profile in a particular outpost, town or city may do
so by spending time and gold; mixing in social -1 Outpost, village or small town.
engagements, community service, hiring rumour
mongers, hiding away in safehouses, etc. -2 Remote or isolated settlement.
The NPC’s social circle is far
Every 1d6 weeks (at 20 gp per week) spent -2
removed from the PC’s usual milieu.
finessing one’s reputation allows a Charisma
+1 PC is a long term resident.
(Gather Information) check. On a success, the PC
gains a +1 or -1 modifier on Renown checks as +1 Very large city or trade crossroads.
outlined below (max modifier equal to one third
level). This temporary modifier lasts until the next Recent deeds by the PC or party
+1
adventure ends and a new period of Downtime worthy of rumour and gossip.
PC or party has connections to at
begins.
+1 least three high profile or well
connected NPCs in the settlement.
PC or party is a member of the
+2 NPC’s organisation, guild, faction,
profession, etc.
Rumours
This section is intended to cover rumour hunting
and rumour mongering that PCs might wish to
become involved with. For the most part, rumour
hunting requires an evening or afternoon speaking
with locals whilst buying them food and drinks
(4d6 gp). The PC then makes a Cha (Gather
Information) check, perhaps with a bonus or
Renown Checks advantage if they spend extra time or gold. On a
success they learn 1d3 true rumours, and as many
From time to time, players might inquire whether
false rumours as the GM cares to use.
a particular NPC the party is interacting with
recognises them. Assuming the GM doesn’t
Rumour mongering on the other hand is more
simply decide the answer, a Renown check might
labour and gold intensive. Before a new gossip
assist. Roll 1d12 and apply modifiers to the PC’s
item takes root and spreads, the PC must spend
level (capped at 12) as guided below. If the result
2d6 days “leaking” it to as many tattletales as they
is equal to or lower than the PC’s level, the target
can (costing 10 gp per day). At the end of this
knows something of the PC. A roll of 12 is always
process, the PC makes a Cha (Persuasion,
a failure regardless of modifiers. The GM decides
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Deception or Gather Information) check. If Lore) check is required. If unsuccessful, the
successful, the fledgling rumour takes on a life of materials are wasted and a DDM effect occurs. On
its own and begins to proliferate. At the GM’s a terrible failure, roll on the DDM table with
option, particularly newsworthy rumours might disadvantage.
spread much faster (and more cheaply).
If successful, the spell scroll is created and the
Magic User drained 1 Con for each inscribed spell,
which cannot be recovered until 2d4 weeks after a
stored spell is expended.
1d20 SCROLL MATERIALS
1 2 oz of Demon ichor.
2 3 oz of Basilisk eye juice.

6 oz of Ochre Jelly, Grey Ooze or
3
Black Pudding sludge.
4 2 ft of Lycanthrope hide.
5 1d2 quarts of Magic User blood.
6 3 ft of Mummy dressings.
7 1 quart of Cultist bile.
8 8 oz of Doppelganger saliva.
Scroll Inscribing 9 4 oz of Urgozer cerebral fluid.

Assuming a Magic User can be located and
10 1 ft of pressed Harpy skin.
persuaded to take the risk to inscribe a scroll, the
GM might allow PCs to commission or create spell 11 9 oz of Aberrant Terror mucus.
scrolls.
12 1 pound of Dragon faeces.
Every scroll requires a special material that the PC
must supply (generally rare hides or fluids, which 13 1 tub of hot sauce. Extra spicy.
spoil or otherwise become unsuitable after 2d6
months). The unfathomable nature of magic is 14 1 cup of Plague Worm urine.
such that a scroll’s special materials change each Blank pages from an existing
time. Roll 1d20 on the following table to 15 spellbook, holy tome, enchanted
determine the required materials. grimoire, etc.
The inscribing process takes 1d6 weeks plus one 16 7 oz of Serpentmen fat.
week per spell level, and costs 2d4 x 50 gp, plus 50 A quill fashioned from a Cockatrice
gp per spell level. The Magic User must be able to 17
feather.
cast the spells to inscribe them, and an Int (Arcane
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18 Traps & Locks, etc). On a success, the PC earns
3 oz of Owlbear milk.
3d6 gp. On a terrible failure, the PC rolls 1d6+1
19 Three tears of a Spriggan. on the Thievin’ table below.
20 5 oz of amniotic fluid from a Skorn. Once per month however, the PC may engage in
a major illegal operation (series of high value break
and enters, concerted pickpocket operation in the
Skills merchant quarter, difficult forgery job, etc). The
Under this option, obtaining a new skill at level 4, PC may invest up to 200 gp (or other amount,
8 and 12 requires some formal training from a GM’s call) in preparatory expenses (paying for
skilled instructor; generally 2d4 weeks at 20 gp per equipment, information, access, etc), then rolls
week. In addition to the usual LFG skills, such 2d6. Any modifiers are at the GM’s discretion.
training might allow the PC to learn an apprentice
level custom skill such as smithing, appraising, or
2d6 THIEVIN’
stonecutting.
Arrested: The job goes horribly wrong
due to poor performance, awful
timing, doublecross, etc, leading to
your arrest. You spend 1d6 months in
2-3 prison. After this you are branded on
the forearm (first offence) or neck
(second offence), have your hand cut
off (third offence), or hung (fourth
offence).
Guild Warning: A rival thieves’ guild
disrupts the job, and sends you a
message to keep off their turf (roll
1d4): (i) your pet is killed, (ii) a loved
4
one is injured, (iii) death threat
demanding you leave the settlement in
1d6 days, (iv) food poisoned (roll 1d12
on the Poison Traps table).
Injured: The job fails and you are
injured in the process; roll on the
5 Injuries & Setbacks table (no
permanent injuries). 50% chance your
Thievin’ reputation is affected for 1d6 months.
Some PCs may wish to engage in low key criminal Indebted: The job fails and in order to
activity during Downtime, for example make good your escape you become
6
pickpocketing, burglary, and other base thievin’. indebted to someone (roll on the
Obligations table).
For game balance reasons, each week spent in No Harm No Foul: You don’t manage
illegal activity is resolved by a simple Dex check to pull off the job, but scavenge
7
(skills might apply, eg Deception, Sleight of Hand, something to cover your costs (break
even).
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Lock Whisperer: Make a Dex check Training
if you are skilled in Traps & Locks. Under this option PCs are required to spend time
8 On a success, double your investment. and gold to complete advancing a level (either to
If you are unskilled or fail, the job obtain outstanding incremental increases, or to
must be abandoned.
allow further progress into subsequent levels).
Keep to the Shadows: Make a Dex
check if you are skilled in Stealth. On Expenses might reflect study or research,
9 a success, double your investment. If advanced mentoring and drills, insights from
you are unskilled or fail, the job must masters, and so on. Unique Features might also
be abandoned. require such training (apply the time/costs of the
Art of Misdirection: Make a Dex appropriate level).
check if you are skilled in Sleight of
10 Hand. On a success, triple your
investment. If you are unskilled or fail, LEVEL TIME COST
the job must be abandoned.
1st 1 week Free
Flawless Execution: Your perfectly
executed plan quadruples your 2nd 2 weeks 50 gp
investment. At your option, word of
11-12
your exploits filters into underworld 3rd 2 weeks 100 gp
circles, enhancing your reputation for
3d6 months. 4th 2 weeks 150 gp
5th 1 month 200 gp
6th 1 month 250 gp
7th 2 months 300 gp
8th 2 months 400 gp
9th 3 months 500 gp
10th 3 months 700 gp
11th 4 months 1,000 gp
12th 6 months 1,500 gp
Alternatively, PCs might wish to lend themselves

out as teachers. Depending on their class,
adventurers might find they can earn favour,
reputation or contacts in relevant circles in
exchange for training hunters, mercenary recruits,
acolytes, apprentice pickpockets, and so on. One
or more Cha (Leadership) checks are generally
required.
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Naturally, many organisations will already have
their own instructors; any coin offered as a reward
will generally be a token of gratitude as opposed to
genuine payment (eg 1-2 gp per day, similar to
Profession).
Weapon & Armour

Accessories
Weapon accessories generally cost 2d4 x 10 gp,
and armour accessories 3d6 x 10 gp. At the GM’s
option, some accessories may require a master
smith or artisan. A weapon or armour may only
have one accessory. Some examples are provided
below; tables are encouraged to expand the list
with their own creations.
WEAPON ACCESSORIES
Spring loaded blade in
Hidden pommel, handle, etc. Gain
Pommel advantage on melee attacks
Blade resulting from an opponent’s
fumbled attack. ARMOUR or SHIELD ACCESSORIES
A switch coats the weapon
Poison with one dose of poison as If swallowed or grappled, the
Reservoir part of an action (once only spikes automatically cause the
Spikes
between refills). foe 2d4 damage at the start of
Collapsible segments allow the user’s turn.
the weapon to be hidden Flame Advantage to resist fire based
Collapsible more easily. GM determines Retardant attacks (magical or otherwise).
whether a weapon type may Quick
May doff armour as an action.
be collapsible. Release
Weapon is chained to an arm Quick Fit May don armour as an action.
bracer; the user cannot be
Chain Grip disarmed. Cannot use Advantage to resist cold &
another weapon/shield in Insulated lightning based attacks
that hand while chained. (magical or otherwise).
Use an action to fire one dart Permits swimming (if GM
up to 20 ft (1 dmg) from the Buoy Lining does not allow heavy or
Projectile weapon’s structure (single medium armour swimming).
Dart shot only). The dart may be Blackened +2 bonus on sight based
prepared with poison. or hiding checks while in a
Use an action to fire a single Camouflage matching environment.
bullet (as pistol) up to 30 ft +2 bonus on checks to move
Blackpowder Muffled
from the weapon’s structure silently.
Bullet (single shot only). Costs 2d4 May sleep in the armour with
x 50 gp. Ergonomic no penalties (if the GM usually
imposes penalties for such).
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DOMAIN
MANAGEMENT
This chapter governs base building activities by the stability and produce more income, but require
PCs; acquiring land, raising a stronghold, and more attention from the Masters, and expose the
maintaining some semblance of order in the PCs to more greater losses if things go wrong.
surrounding wilderness. The rules assume a
moderate sized domain, in keeping with Masters The Domain Size table provides:
who are primarily adventurers as opposed to rulers
of an ever expanding kingdom. For gameplay • How many Domain Events to roll for
reasons, strongholds are not intended to make the each Domain Cycle (see p.47).
party rich. Instead, domain play is designed to
offer a wider range of adventure themes and • (i) Cost and (ii) income multipliers for
Downtime options, coupled with opportunities for each domain size. For example, the base
the party to make their mark in the world. cost for a strong garrison is 600 gp per
quarter, but for a small domain the cost is
In summary, Domain Size covers the breadth of 300 gp per quarter.
land holdings, Construction deals with building
costs and times, and Garrisons reflect physical • Percentage modifier applied to the
security. Special Purpose Facilities and Specialists quarterly 1d100 chance of a Population
allow players to customise their stronghold and Morale shift. Note this modifier applies to
retainers, to better manage the Domain Cycle, both adverse and favourable shifts.
which focuses on (i) Domain Events, (ii)
Population Morale and (iii) Domain vs Domain DOMAIN SIZE
interactions.
COST &
SIZE EVENTS MORALE
INCOME
For the purposes of these rules, PC stronghold
owners are referred to as Masters. Actual titles, if Small 70% of 1 half +10%
any, will vary according to the setting involved (eg
the Midlands might include Lord, Mithri, Moderate 1 - -
Dominis, Jarl, Magister, etc).
Large 1d2 x1.5 -
Domain Size Very

2 x2 -5%
Large
To keep things simple, domains come in five
relative sizes as outlined below. The GM decides Massive 1d2+1 x3 -10%
what physical size (and/or population density) is
required for each domain type. All domains
involve an amount of land (bought, gifted,
Construction
inherited, conquered, etc) and accompanying Building construction costs appear at LFG p.58,
human residents that the Masters inherit some but by way of further guidance, ballpark prices and
responsibility towards. Smaller domains are build times for common structures are provided
cheaper to run and involve less seasonal below.
complications, but are also more politically
volatile. Larger domains tend to exhibit greater
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Garrisons
All domains require guards; to uphold order,
patrol the borderlands, and defend the stronghold
from assault or thievery (at the very least when the
PCs are out adventuring). Having a strong garrison
is expensive, but grants a high Might score (p.55),
and interacts more favourably with certain
Domain Events and Population Morale issues.
In particular, certain Domain Events require a

Garrison check to resolve. To do so, one of the
Masters rolls 2d6 on the Garrison table to
determine the outcome. The GM applies any
modifiers at their discretion (including Garrison
type, or as instructed by the Domain Event).
Unless the number of guards is extremely low,

their number is abstracted and paid as a quarterly
Given the prohibitive cost of building a new castle,
maintenance fee (the numbers below are the base
it is generally expected that PCs will take over an
cost, to be adjusted by Domain Size multipliers).
existing stronghold as opposed to constructing a
Masters may invest more or less in their Garrison
new one. GMs might consider reducing build
at the start of the Domain Cycle (p.47), shifting up
times if PCs are somehow able to secure an
to two categories (up or down). Note these
extreme number of labourers.
expenses do not reflect the true cost of the guards,
most of which is offset by taxes, merchant duties,
CONSTRUCTION TIMES and other income generated by the stronghold.
COST &
SIZE EXAMPLE
TIME GUARD TYPE
Very Wooden domicile 200 gp
Small with small cellar. 4d6 days STRENGTH MOD COST
Stone domicile,
1,500 gp Very Weak (Might 4): Very
Small shrine, small shop
1d2 months few or ineffectual numbers,
with large cellar.
Large shop, small 10,000 gp large areas unregulated and Paid for
Moderate unpatrolled. +20% chance -2 by taxes,
tavern, dungeon. 2d4 months
Small keep, large of an adverse Population levies, etc
80,000 gp Morale shift. Dominant
temple, guild hall,
Large 1d12+12 unit type: Militia.
school, limited or
months Weak (Might 7): Limited
small catacombs.
forces, stretched for
Castle, fortified
Very 250,000 gp resources, overworked.
monastery, large 200 gp
Large 1d4+2 years +10% chance of an adverse -1
tunnel complex. per Qtr
Population Morale shift.
Expansive castle,
Dominant unit types:
sprawling multiple 750,000 gp
Massive Archers, Scouts, Bandits.
level underground 2d6 years
warren. Moderate (Might 10): Just 400 gp
-
enough to get the job done, per Qtr
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most of the time. Dominant Major Losses: The enemy is victorious
unit types: Guardsmen, 4 and Garrison forces are reduced by 2
Soldiers (Infantry). levels (minimum Very Weak).
Strong (Might 13): High
Entrenched: The enemy defeats the
visibility, more than enough
to comfortably carry out Garrison, and fortify their position.
patrols of settled areas and 600 gp 5 Reduce Garrison level by 1, and future
+1 Garrison checks against this enemy are at
scouting duties, with regular per Qtr
downtime. Dominant unit a -2 penalty (50%) or disadvantage (50%).
type: Soldiers (Heavy Stalemate: The enemy manages to hold
Infantry). 6 off the Garrison for the present Downtime
Very Strong (Might 16): period.
Large oversupply able to
Victory: The enemy is driven away or
absorb significant losses 7-8
and still capable of 800 gp otherwise defeated.
+2 Convincing Victory: The enemy is slain
performing all duties at a per Qtr
high level. Dominant unit and some loot conveyed to the Masters,
9-10
types: Soldiers (Heavy roll 1d6: (i-ii) Carry Loot, (iii-iv) Trinket
Infantry, Vets, Cavalry). or Curio, (v-vi) Carry Loot with advantage.
Triumph: The enemy is eradicated and
As might be expected, garrisons involve a mix of their treasure recovered for the Masters,
11+
unit types and armaments. If statistics are required roll 1d6: (i-ii) 1 x Valuables, (iii-iv) Minor
however (eg for individual or mass combat), apply Charm, (v) Scroll, (vi) Potion.
the dominant unit type as noted. Note that siege
weapon batteries are in a special category of their
own and not included.
Whilst the above guard types are consistent with

the Mass Battle rules (LFG p.167), true armies are
beyond the scope of this chapter, and generally
reserved as plot devices. If the party becomes
embroiled in genuine warfare, the raising and
maintenance of such massive forces are left for the
GM to determine. When a Garrison check is
required (most commonly as a result of a Domain
Event), apply the following table:
2d6 GARRISON CHECK

Devastating Defeat: The enemy is
victorious and Garrison forces decimated.
2-3 Reduce Garrison by 3 levels (minimum
Very Weak). Masters reduce their Luck
by 1 until the end of their next adventure.
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Special Purpose Facilities the Divine Rebuke table. This benefit may only be
obtained once per Downtime period. If a Reroll
This section includes a number of special purpose
die is used, the Cultist cannot obtain this benefit
buildings, rooms, and other facilities that PCs
again until the chapel is upgraded to the next tier.
might find useful additions to their stronghold.
Facilities start at Grade 1 and may only be

Cost: 7,500 gp + (Grade x 100 gp). No Maximum.
enhanced to Grade 2 or higher by paying the
Dungeon
difference between Grades. For example,
Strongholds with an operational dungeon,
improving Grade 1 Animal Quarters to Grade 3
including torture devices and jailors, grant a bonus
costs 1,000 gp (500 gp for Grade 2, and another
on intimidation and interrogation activities equal
500 gp for Grade 3). Running expenses for such
to its Grade. Additionally, captives suffer an equal
facilities are generally covered by a stronghold’s
penalty on any escape attempts.
standard revenue raising activities (taxes, etc).
Animal Quarters Cost: 8,000 gp + (Grade x 600 gp). Maximum

Grade 3.
High quality animal handlers, stables, kennels,
aviaries and so on grant a bonus on animal and
Infirmary
monster training checks equal to their Grade.
Infirmaries staffed with apothecaries and other
caregivers reduce healing times by 10% for each
Cost: 2,500 gp + (Grade x 500 gp). Maximum
Grade. Additionally, infirmary treatment grants a
Grade 3.
bonus equal to Grade on any healing checks
Armoury & Forge (including disease and madness) as long as the
patient resides at the stronghold. At the GM’s
Grade 1 armouries with dedicated smiths and
option, certain procedures (eg sinew surgery for
forges increase a domain’s Might by 1 (p.55). At
Filthenfergers disease) might require an infirmary.
Grade 2, garrisons gain a bonus when making
Garrison checks: roll 1d6, plus the highest die of
Cost: 4,000 gp + (Grade x 1,000gp). Maximum
2d6 (instead of simply rolling 2d6).
Grade 4.
If garrison NPC statistics are required, a Grade 3
Laboratory
armoury increases them to the next category. For
A laboratory, workroom or similar is usually
example, a Very Weak garrison Militia would be
required to engage in magical research, artificing,
improved to Archers, Scouts or Bandits. Note that
and alchemy (GM’s call). GMs might also require
the Garrison level itself does not change, only the
a lab for certain herbalist mixtures. Laboratories
NPC statistics.
grant a +1 bonus on relevant checks performed in
the lab for each Grade above 1.
Cost: 6,000 gp + (Grade x 700 gp). Maximum
Grade 3.
Cost: 9,000 gp + (Grade x 1,000 gp). Maximum
Chapel Grade 4.
Creating and maintaining a consecrated chapel
Library
assists a Cultist to avoid cosmic discontent.
Access to a library may be required for some
Performing a 1d4 hour ritual in the chapel, with an
General Research activities (GM’s call) and
offering of 5d10+50 gp, allows the Cultist to use
increases domain Influence by 1 (p.55). Each
their Reroll Pool the next time they must roll on
Grade allows the owner to nominate a field of
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expertise that the library assists with (eg history, Training Hall
botany, poison, magical monsters, etc). When A large practice hall, arena, or similar space
using the facility for General Research (p.17) in a dedicated to combat and athletics training better
relevant field, the user increases their Great enables PCs to hone their skills and share their
Success range by the library’s Grade. veteran experience with others.
Cost: 4,000 gp + (Grade x 1,000 gp). Maximum If the party has hirelings, and a PC spends 1d4
Grade 5. weeks training them during Downtime, roll twice
on the Advancement table (instead of once) and
Secret Chamber or Passage the player chooses the best result (LFG p.162).
Each secret passage allows PCs to travel between
two nominated chambers or corridors of their PCs that spend at least 1d4 weeks in personal
stronghold (or perhaps separate buildings) in a practice gain a single use bonus (equal to the hall’s
clandestine manner. Depending on the start and Grade) on a check relating to a specific physical
end point, the passage might also act as a shortcut. skill during their next adventure (only one skill per
A secret chamber is only accessible via a secret Downtime period). The player nominates the skill
door or passage, and may be used for any purpose at the time of training (eg Athletics, Stealth, Sleight
the PCs desire (at appropriate cost). of Hand, etc). The bonus is one use only, and may
be applied after seeing the relevant roll.
Only the PCs are aware of the secret passages or
chambers, plus any NPCs they specifically inform. Cost: 5,000 gp + (Grade x 500 gp). Maximum
In exceptional circumstances, the GM might Grade 3.
decide that one or more NPCs have also become
aware (eg the Spy entry in Domain Events). Trapped Room
Distinct from individual traps that may be
Secret passages and chambers are accessed via purchased separately (LFG p.237), this room or
secret doors. 10-15 minutes of searching the corridor’s primary purpose is to trap, kill or maim
approximate area, and a Perception (Detection) intruders (usually located at a critical junction or
check, will detect the presence of a secret door adjacent to a vault).
(but not necessarily the trigger to open it; GM’s
call). Each Grade above 1 imposes a -1 penalty on Would be thieves, assassins or other intruders
the Perception (Detection) check. must make a Group Luck save or be killed,
maimed or captured by the trapped area. Each
Cost: 5,000 gp (chamber) or 1,500 gp (passage), + Grade above 1 imposes a -1 penalty on the save.
(Grade x 500 gp). Maximum Grade 5. The trap functions a number of times equal to its
Grade before needing to be reset/restocked. The
Throne Room GM decides whether an intruder’s particular
An inspiring throne room, grand hall or similar approach exposes them to the trap.
allows PCs to display their personal style and
impress visitors. Increase Influence and Fealty by Cost: 9,000 gp + (Grade x 500 gp). Maximum
1 (p.55), and PC social checks to persuade, cajole, Grade 5.
deceive or intimidate guests made in the chamber
gain a +1 bonus for each Grade. Tunnels
Tunnels beneath the stronghold might include
Cost: 15,000 gp + (Grade x 1,000 gp). Maximum catacombs, extensive sewers, natural caverns, an
Grade 3. excavated escape route, and so on.
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PCs in need of escape gain advantage on any Party Vault
Retreat tests made within the confines of the A vault protects any treasures the PCs secure in it,
stronghold. Every quarter however, there is a 3 in and increases a domain’s Wealth by 1 (p.55). If the
20 chance (less the tunnel’s Grade) that something stronghold is burgled or attacked (other than
hostile emerges from the underground to wreak completely razed), a Group Luck save by the
havoc (GM determines; resolve as an adventure or Masters means the vault was not breached before
Garrison check). the intruders were driven off.
Cost: 7,000 gp + (Grade x 500 gp). Maximum A Grade 2 or higher vault includes a capture
Grade 3. mechanism to imprison up to 1d3 would be
thieves for later questioning. Burglars with more
HD than the Grade gain a Luck save to avoid
falling into the PCs’ clutches.
Cost: 6,000 gp + (Grade x 800 gp). No Max.

Specialists
With a stronghold behind them, certain kinds of
experts and specialists might become available to
the Masters at the GM’s discretion.
The example service providers below may be

hired on short or long term contracts (minimum
one season or quarter). At the GM’s option, some
specialists may require more than mere gold as
payment.
Assassins
Control of a stronghold inevitably brings the
Masters into contact with the criminal underworld,
if for no other reason than to curb rising crime.
From time to time however, Masters might require
the talents of professional killers to remove rivals
in an arm’s length, and permanent, manner.
Every dealing with assassins however is dangerous

Champions
business; the hire, the job, and the fall out all have
Masters may choose to appoint a Champion to act
the potential to backfire in spectacular fashion. A
as their bodyguard and represent them in matters
Luck contest between the PC hiring the assassin(s)
of physical contest; war, tournaments, duels, and
and the target is required to determine the
so on. The position is one of special prestige and
outcome. If the Master wins, the target is slain with
responsibility; the acts of the Champion are
no clues linking back to the PCs.
attributed to the Master according to law. As a
result, the title of Champion is usually offered to
If failed, roll 1d6: (i-iii) the assassins are killed with
veteran warriors with a history of reliable service.
no links back to the Masters, (iv) the assassins are
killed but a clue suggests the Masters may be
A Champion is a henchmen of any non magical
involved, (v) at least one assassin is captured, with
class, typically 1d2+1 levels lower than the Master.
a 10% chance per week (max 50%) of informing
They grant a single Reroll die for use in Might
on the Masters, (vi) at least one assassin is
contests (p.55) if the Champion is present. GMs
captured, and informs on the Masters within 24
might use the Rival Adventurer and Hireling tables
hours.
to generate suitable candidates. A Champion’s
remuneration is negotiated between the parties,
Each assassin mission subsequent to the first
but often requires more than gold.
within a 12 month period imposes a -2 penalty on
the Master’s Luck contest. The GM may apply
Councillors
further modifiers as desired, and retains a general
Councillors well versed in matters of high
right of veto with respect to valid targets.
governance, including taxation, legal disputes,
bloodlines, heraldry, etiquette, and the overall
Cost: at least 100 gp per HD of target, and perhaps
political “lay of the land” are invaluable allies to
a future favour or debt to be called upon.
Masters struggling with domain management.
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Each councillor comes with a field of expertise Master Crafters
(nominated by the player), Int 1d4+12, and a single Artificers, alchemists, potion brewers, weapon
Reroll die for Influence tests (p.55) each quarter. smiths and other specialised crafters might be
Any checks the Master makes relating to the prepared to reside in the Masters’ stronghold or
councillor’s discipline gain a +3 bonus, provided surrounding lands with sufficient incentives.
the councillor is present or the PC has time to
consult with them. Each quarter, the Masters may check to see if a
specialist crafter has moved into the region, or is
Cost: 100 gp per quarter (per councillor). otherwise available to take commissions from PCs.
The percentage chance is equal to the total
Emissaries modifiers according to Domain Size, domain
Full time, dedicated envoys ensure the Masters’ Wealth and Population Morale:
communications are delivered to the intended
recipients, and raise the stronghold’s reputation in
MASTER CRAFTERS
distant lands, increasing domain Influence by 1.
DOMAIN BASE
WEALTH MOD
Emissaries have Cha 1d4+12 and a single Reroll SIZE %
die available during each social interaction they Small 5% Destitute -30%
engage in. Increase the chance of a successful
Renown check by 1 in any quarter during which Moderate 10% Impoverished -15%
emissaries are abroad.
Large 15% Frugal -
Cost: 100 gp per quarter.
Very Large 20% Prosperous +10%
Henchmen Massive 25% Opulent +20%
After securing a stronghold for at least six months,
Masters that are a minimum of 5th level may Malcontent or Rebellious Population Morale
attempt to attract henchmen. The maximum reduces the chance by 15% or 25% respectively.
number of henchmen a Master may attract in a
twelve month period is equal to their Cha modifier Cost: the cost of commissioning work from master
(+1 if skilled in Leadership). crafters is covered in the Downtime chapter.
Assuming the henchmen maximum has not yet Practitioners of Magic

been reached, each quarter there is a 5% chance There is a 10% chance per year that the Masters
per Master level that a henchmen presents might attract the interest of a magic using NPC; a
themselves for potential service. The henchmen is Magic User, Cultist, Psion or similar who emerges
1d2+2 levels lower than the Master, and is a from hiding to offer their unique services.
random class (or GM’s choice). A Cha
(Leadership) check is required to convince the The practitioner is typically 1d2+1 levels lower
henchmen that the PC is worth committing to. than the Masters, and more of an independent
contractor than a vassal. GMs might use the Rival
For quick henchmen generation, GMs might use Adventurer and Hirelings tables to generate a
the Rival Adventurers (LFG p.225) and Hirelings suitable candidate. A practitioner’s remuneration
tables (LFG p.157). is negotiated between the parties, but always
requires more than gold.
Cost: GM’s call.
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Sages least one spy is imprisoned, with a 5% chance per
Scholars and sages knowledgeable in obscure, week (max 40%) of informing on the Masters, (vi)
difficult and perhaps forbidden lore might prove at least one spy is imprisoned, and informs on the
useful to Masters seeking knowledge about specific Masters within 48 hours. The ousting of spies
fields of rare ken. Use the Master Crafter rules to traced back to the PCs will have adverse political
determine whether a sage in a particular field is ramifications for the Masters, and perhaps
available for hire in domain lands. economic or military consequences for the
domain. The Enemies & Rivals and Hireling
Cost : the cost of commissioning General Research Payback tables may provide further inspiration.
from a sage is covered in the Downtime chapter.
Spies
Spies sown throughout one’s own lands, as well as
foreign kingdoms (both allied and opposed), are a
practical necessity for Masters keen to avoid being
blindsided by enemies or rivals. A spy network
may be narrow, middling, wide or expansive in
scope, ranging from a handful of agents in a single
settlement, to a vast network of informers covering
all major cities and outposts across a continent (or
other large geographic area designated by the
GM). Networks specifically targeting a patchwork
of cities or regions, might be made up of multiple
rings (GM’s call).
Each network has a quarterly gold cost and

minimum set up time. Spies increase domain
Influence by 1 (p.55), and once per month,
Masters may call upon their informants to hear
whispers of treacherous plots, learn new secrets,
gather intelligence about specific people or
SPY NETWORK
organisations, and so on. A Luck check is required
for each inquiry, with a success revealing some SIZE &
COST SCOPE
useful information as determined by the GM (the TIME
A handful of agents spread
Rumour and General Research tables might
Narrow 100 gp across a few smaller
provide guidance). PC Luck reductions as a result (3 months) per Qtr organisations and/or single
of successful spy inquiries cannot be recovered outpost or village.
until the end of the Master’s next adventure. Multiple spies across
Middling 250 gp
various large organisations
(6 months) per Qtr
On a failure, nothing new is learned. On a terrible and/or towns.
failure, spies in one settlement or organisation (the Multiple agents operating
Wide 500 gp
one inquired about, or else determine randomly) across multiple cities and
(1 year) per Qtr
have been neutralised in some way. Roll 1d6: (i-ii) organisations.
killed with no links back to the Masters, (iii) exiled Spies throughout an entire
Expansive 750 gp
region including all cities,
with no links back to the Masters (iv) killed but a (3+ years) per Qtr
towns, and most villages.
clue suggests the Masters may be involved, (v) at
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Law & Order
In some societies, exceptions might be made for
In most instances, domains will be subject to the
Grand Magisters, Most Holy Priestesses, and so
laws of the presiding monarch or other sovereign
on; practitioners explicitly trusted and personally
body. Most commonly, corruption and bribery are
sanctioned by the King (or other head of state).
widespread, with the wealthy and influential able
to buy or cajole their way out of most problems.
For minor infringements on the street, a discrete Crime Punishment
handful of coins goes a long way to convincing the
guard to mind their own business. Murder,
Hanging, beheading.
Treason
Maiming Eye for an eye, prison.
Recompense, branding, fine,
Fraud, Theft maiming, servitude, flogging,
stocks.
Castration, prison, branding,
Sexual Assault
flogging.
Maiming, branding, flogging,
Arson
prison, hanging, beheading.
Brawling, Fine, servitude, prison, flogging,
Disorder stocks.
Property Recompense, fine, servitude,
Damage flogging.
Slander Fine, servitude, flogging.
Exile
In rare and exceptional circumstances, an
authority may choose to exercise mercy, and
commute a sentence of death to permanent and
immediate exile instead. Such a person is not only
physically exiled, but also “outside” of the law itself
Very serious offences such as maiming or murder (ie without rights and unprotected by the law, may
be killed with impunity, etc).
are generally punished on an eye for an eye basis
(self defence, if made out, is a valid rebuttal to such
Rulings
charges). Property damage, fraud and theft may
From time to time, the GM might require the
incur a range of penalties, depending on the
quantum involved. Masters to personally preside over important
disputes and pass judgment. If so, some roleplay
Sorcery and perhaps an Int (General Lore) check will
The study and the practice of magic is illegal and generally suffice to dispose of the matter in a way
rightly feared. Offences committed with magic, or most parties will abide by. Particularly fierce,
clever, and/or popular rulings might impact on a
that result from using it (for example, rampaging
monstrosities) are invariably punished by Master’s wider reputation; gaining a +1 Renown
maiming, exile or death. bonus (GM’s call).
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DOMAIN CYCLE
Each season, quarter, or other time period Domain Events
nominated by the GM, the following procedure is The Domain Events table is intended to help GMs
applied to the Masters’ domain (generally in this determine the latest major incidents to occur in
order): domain lands. Note income and loss entries are
base amounts to be adjusted for Domain Size
(i) PCs may choose to adjust Garrison levels (p.37, which also governs the number of rolls per
(p.38) or engage in activities that influence Domain Cycle). Some entries make reference to
Population Morale (p.53). setting material from the Midlands, but are easily
rejigged for other fantasy worlds.
(ii) Roll for Domain Events and resolve them
as the GM pleases. Luck Rolls
Occasionally a Domain Event will require one or
(iii) Resolve Domain vs Domain interactions more Masters to make a Luck roll, which if
(if any, GM’s call, p.55). successful, reduces the Master’s Luck as usual. At
the GM’s option, such Luck reductions cannot be
(iv) Check for a Population Morale shift recovered until the end of the next adventure.
(p.54). In special circumstances the GM
might decide the shift, or determine there
is no prospect of a shift this quarter. 1d100 DOMAIN EVENTS
Fire & Flame! Part of the stronghold
The following 1d100 table of Domain Events are catches fire, by accident (75%) or
merely examples; GMs are encouraged to create sabotage (25%). A Group Luck save
customised entries based on their campaign (for (at disadvantage if sabotage) by the
example loose ends from prior adventures, new 1-2 Masters is required to avoid 1d6
adventure hooks, and so on). buildings being destroyed. If
successful, each Master loses
5d100+500 gp in repairs, and domain
Wealth (p.55) is reduced by 1.
Trade Fluctuation: An influx of
caravans creates a surplus of one kind
of goods, but shortages in others. Roll
1d6 to determine which kinds of
3-4 goods: (i) tools & lighting, (ii)
medicinal items, (iii) alchemical gear,
(iv) food & rations, (iv) dogs & horses,
(vi) illegal goods. Relevant goods shift
one category in gear rarity and price.
New Mine: Valuable ore veins are
discovered within domain lands,
increasing domain Wealth by 1
5-6 (p.55). Each Master receives a
quarterly mining stipend according to
metal type, roll 1d6: (i) gold 300 gp,
(ii) silver 200 gp, (iii) copper 150 gp,
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(iv) iron 120 gp, (v) tin 100 gp, (vi) the populace. Roll 1d4: (i) Ogres, (ii)
lead 80 gp. The stipend continues as Cyclopes, (iii) Hill Giants, (iv) Ettins.
long as the mine remains controlled Resolve as an adventure or a Garrison
by friendly forces. check with a -2 penalty. If
Raiders: A large force of humanoids unsuccessful, in addition to any
from nearby lands or wilds begin raids Garrison losses, each Master loses
into the Masters’ territory. Roll 1d4: 3d100+100 gp each in repairs and
7-8 (i) Skorn, (ii) Thuels, (iii) Bandits (iv) death duties.
Scouts from a rival human nation, Called to Account: A ruler or
outpost, etc. Resolve as an adventure important ally of the Masters
or a Garrison check. summons them to explain a past
Secret Envoy: A neighbouring ruler, misdeed (assuming there is one,
envoy, or other important figure GM’s call). If the Masters answer, a
makes a secret visit to the stronghold Party Challenge determines the
(disguised as a commoner, etc) to find outcome (Difficult, 8 successes)
19-20
out what the locals really think of the focusing on Int, Will, Cha, General
domain and her Masters. If Lore, Persuasion, Deception, Insight,
Population Morale is Mostly Content Leadership. If successful, the ally is
9-10
or better, the ruler seeks to strengthen appeased (perhaps with offers of
ties (increase domain Influence by 1). reparation). If failed, political
Otherwise the next Domain Event is relations become strained, reducing
automatically Spy (entry 57-58), and domain Influence by 1 (p.55).
any Renown checks reflect the Indecent Affair: The besotted partner
Masters’ chequered history of of a powerful NPC propositions a
governance for 2d6 months. 21-22 random Master with a clandestine
Disastrous Weather: Wildfire, flood, affair. Whatever the Master decides,
drought or similar poor adverse there will be repercussions.
weather accosts the domain, causing Trade Accord: A favourable trade
11-12 widespread damage and loss. accord is negotiated with a
Population Morale drops 1d2 levels, neighbouring nation or faction.
domain Wealth reduces by 1 (p.55), Increase domain Wealth by 1 (p.55),
23-24
and each Master loses 2d100+200 gp. and each Master receives a bonus
Ruins: Ruins have been unearthed in quarterly trade stipend of 2d6 x 50 gp.
the domain by mud slides, curious The stipend continues as long as the
13-14
rangers, blind luck, etc. Resolve as an trade accord remains in place.
adventure or as the GM determines. Assassins: An enemy faction or old
Tournament: A grand tournament is nemesis sends assassins to eliminate
run on domain grounds, favourably one or more of the Masters. Resolve
bolstering the Masters’ status at home as an adventure or via individual Luck
15-16 and in adjacent lands for 4d6 months. saves. On a success the assassins are
On a successful Group Luck save, 25-26 thwarted, and if a great success the
Population Morale and domain PCs learn a clue as to their employer.
Fealty increase by 1 (p.55). On a failure, the PC rolls 1d6 on the
Giantkin: A sizable warband of Injuries & Setbacks table. On a
17-18 giantkin have descended from nearby terrible failure, the PC is also reduced
hills or mountains to eat or enslave to zero hp (apply the usual effects).
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Church Politics: A religious faction GM determines the details of any
seeks the Masters’ formal ratification reading, warning or prophecy.
or endorsement in an important Bardic Buoyancy: A famous bard
27-28
matter, which is opposed by another visits, leaving behind an amazing song,
faction. Whatever the Masters decide, 37-38 poem, play, etc in the domain’s
there will be repercussions. honour. Increase Population Morale
Unruly Mob: A well known rabble and domain Fealty by 1 (p.55).
rouser has stirred up a mob of Schism: A powerful religious faction
malcontents, leading to riots in a is on the cusp of a great schism, and
nearby outpost or other remote both sides approach the Masters for
39-40
settlement. Resolve as an adventure their overt support. Whatever the
29-30
or Garrison check. If unsuccessful, in Masters decide, there will be
addition to any Garrison losses, repercussions.
reduce Population Morale by 1 level Bountiful Harvest: Excellent weather
every Downtime period until the and insect conditions allow for
rebels are dealt with. bumper crops this quarter. Increase
41-42
Feast Day: One of the domain’s feast domain Wealth by 1 (p.55) and each
day celebrations is particularly Master gains a bonus 1d100+150 gp
31-32
successful this season. Increase in unexpected crop tithes.
Population Morale by 1 level. Bandit King: A sizable band of
Plague: A random pestilence befalls brigands has entrenched themselves
the stronghold and surrounding land. in a cave complex, forest lair, or other
PCs may resist with a Luck (Con) defensible position in domain lands.
save. Masters must make a Group Routine raids cost each Master
Luck save to determine overall 5d10+50 gp per quarter. Resolve as
43-44
domain effect. If successful, an adventure or a Garrison check. If
33-34 Population Morale is reduced by 1 unsuccessful, in addition to any
level (minimal casualties or long term Garrison losses, reduce Population
disability), and Masters’ starting Luck Morale by 1 level, and the raids
for the next adventure is reduced by continue (may try again next
1. If failed, circumstances are more Downtime period).
dire, reducing Population Morale by Call to Arms: Lord Foster has
1d2+1 levels. declared war on the Celdwyns after
Rune Seer: A genuine rune seer seeks Lady Petria killed Foster’s teenage
an audience with the Masters, son Moson in a drunken, back alley
promising to reveal strange portents. duel. Foster (or a bannerman or other
45-46
If accepted, an offering is required, ally) calls on the Masters to join in the
roll 1d6: (i) animal sacrifice, (ii) 3d100 siege. If they agree, resolve using
gp worth of rare incense and herbs, Adventure Framework #51; Assault
35-36
(iii) blood tithe (a Master loses 1 Con on Dunmark. Whatever the Masters
for 2d6 weeks), (iv) soul siphon (a decide, there will be repercussions.
Master loses 1 level until the end of Public Accolades: The Masters (and
the next adventure), (v) one secret for perhaps other PCs) receive public
another, (vi) debt of service to be 47-48 accolades from a nearby city ruler or
called upon at some future time. The powerful patron in recognition of past
deeds. Increase Population Morale
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by 1 level, and apply a +2 modifier to Marriage Proposal: A nearby ruler or
Renown checks for 2d6+12 months. important faction leader offers an
Bastard: A woman claims to have arranged marriage between one of the
given birth to the bastard son of one Masters (random or GM’s call) and
59-60
of the Masters (or a female Master has their son or daughter (for mutual gain,
inadvertently fallen pregnant). Reroll be it business, military, political, etc).
49-50
if inappropriate. The GM decides Whatever the Master decides, there
whether the claims are genuine and will be repercussions.
the consequences based on the Mining Dispute: Two neighbouring
Master’s action (or inaction). lands or factions are fighting over a
Monstrosity : A monstrous beast (Boss new mine located along their
Monster , roll 1d4: (i) Bulette , (ii) common borderlands. Each looks to
Owlbear , (iii) Hookfurgle , (iv) War the Masters to support their claim.
61-62
Wombat ) has taken to attacking There is a 50% chance either side
livestock and border patrols. Resolve secures control, subject to the
as an adventure or a Garrison check Masters’ intervention. Whatever
51-52 with a -3 penalty. If successful the action (or inaction) the Masters take,
monster is slain and domain Might there will be repercussions.
increases by 1 (p.55). If unsuccessful, Idol: Well wishing settlers organise an
in addition to any Garrison losses, impressive statue or monument in the
reduce Population Morale by 1 level Masters’ honour (or perhaps one
every quarter until the Masters 63-64 particular Master). Domain Fealty
personally deal with the threat. increases by 1 (p.55) and all Masters
Guild Politics: A merchant faction increase their max Reroll Pool by 1
seeks the Masters’ formal ratification for the next adventure.
or endorsement in an important Trade Embargo: An adjacent nation
53-54
matter, which is opposed by another or faction has imposed a trade
faction. Whatever the Masters decide, embargo on the domain’s goods
there will be repercussions. (protectionism, political retaliation or
Mighty Steeds: The Masters are gifted 65-66 manoeuvring). Population Morale
1d4+1 trained griffons as thanks for and domain Wealth (p.55) is reduced
55-56 prior deeds, or to shore up relations by 1 level, and each Master loses
with a neighbouring land, powerful 1d100+300 gp per quarter until the
NPC, or faction. embargo is lifted.
Spy: One of the stronghold’s Low Politics: A secret faction (thieves’
residents is/has become a spy, thief or guild, spy ring, etc) seeks the Masters’
saboteur for an enemy faction, roll tacit support or influence in an
1d6: (i)-(iii) servant, (iv-v) hireling, or important matter (roll 1d4: (i)
(vi) specialist. Resolve as an adventure smuggling route, (ii) release of an
or Party Challenge (Hard, 11 67-68 imprisoned agent, (iii) guild
57-58
successes) focusing on Int, Perc, Cha, exclusivity, (iv) swaying a Justicar),
Leadership, Insight, Persuasion, which is opposed by another
Deception, Gather Information and underworld faction. Whatever the
Detection. The GM determines what Masters decide, there will be
setbacks or other ramifications arise repercussions.
until the spy is exposed.
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Conspiracy: Multiple powerful suspicions. If failed, domain
factions are plotting to overthrow the Influence drops by 1 (p.55), relations
current ruler of a nearby settlement, become strained or hostile, and
69-70
and approach the Masters for Renown checks for the next 3d6
support. Whatever the Masters months tend to reference the Masters’
decide, there will be repercussions. embarrassing exposure.
Offer of Service: A henchmen offers Abomination: A powerful Aberrant
their services to a random Master, Terror (Boss Monster, roll 1d4: (i)
impressed with tales of their deeds. Gibbering Terror, (ii) Eye Terror, (iii)
72-72
The henchmen is 1d2+1 levels lower Shegmot, or (iv) Maelheim) has been
than the Master (random class, or unleashed into domain lands, causing
GM determines). widespread panic. Resolve as an
81-82
Secret Cult: A hidden cult has taken adventure or a Garrison check at
root in domain lands, causing an disadvantage. If successful, increase
increase in missing children, disease, domain Might by 1. If unsuccessful, in
and madness. Resolve as an addition to any Garrison losses,
adventure or a Garrison check. If reduce Might by 1 every quarter until
73-74 unsuccessful, in addition to any the PCs deal with the monster.
Garrison losses, reduce Population High Politics: A nearby settlement
Morale by 2 levels, and 1d2 of the ruler seeks the Masters’ formal
party’s henchmen or hirelings are assistance or endorsement in an
revealed as cultists. The GM important matter (roll 1d4: (i) trade
determines further consequences. 83-84 levies, (ii) bannermen, (iii) crop tithes,
Secret Tunnel: A secret tunnel is (iv) new outpost) which is opposed by
found somewhere in the stronghold, another city, nation or faction.
leading deep into the earth (perhaps a Whatever the Masters decide, there
secret passage only recently will be repercussions.
discovered, a new tunnel dug by a Charitable Works: The Masters or
75-76
subterranean monster or enemy their agents engage in particularly
sappers, etc). The GM determines effective charitable works, easing the
where the tunnel leads. If the PCs 85-86 burdens of the most vulnerable.
investigate (and don’t simply seal it Increase Population Morale by 1
up), resolve as an adventure. level, and Renown checks gain a +1
Glad Tidings: Welcome and highly bonus for the next 2d6 months.
anticipated news reaches the Masters, Fell Sorcery: A magical curse has
buoying their spirits (new baby in the befallen domain lands, care of a (roll
77-78 family, celebrated marriage, black 1d6): (i) vengeful witch or sorcerer,
sheep released from prison, etc). All (ii) urgot tribe, (iii) magical artefact,
Masters increase their max Luck by 1 (iv) fey interference, (v) Veil rupture,
87-88
for the next adventure. (vi) ancient prophecy. Until resolved
Secrets & Lies: A spy, informant or as an adventure, all Masters reduce
other undercover agent that serves at their maximum Luck by 1 point, and
least one of the Masters is under Population Morale reduces by 1 level
79-80
observation by a neighbouring power. each quarter.
A Group Cha (Deception) check is Show of Leadership: A guardsman
89-90
required to allay the faction’s has been accused of a terrible crime,
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and half the population are baying for Unique Visitor: One rainy night, the
his blood. 1d3 Masters must make a stronghold is visited by a cowled elf in
Cha (Leadership) check at strange dress. Not unusual, except for
disadvantage. On a success, the mob 95-96 the fact that the elves have been
disperses, begrudgingly allowing extinct for eight thousand years. If the
justice (such as it is) to run its course Masters take an interest, resolve as an
(increase domain Fealty by 1). On a adventure. With time travel. Maybe.
failure, the garrison is forced to act Demon: A powerful Demon (Boss
(reduce Population Morale by 1). Monster, roll 1d4: (i) Imp, (ii)
Mind Your Manners: A nearby ruler, Manipede, (iii) Hell Hound, or (iv)
duke or similar political figure makes Yeggsûl) has been unleashed into
a surprise visit to the stronghold. domain lands, causing widespread
Masters must make a Group Cha panic. Resolve as an adventure or a
97-98
(Persuasion) check to adhere to Garrison check at disadvantage with a
91-92
proper etiquette. If successful, they -2 penalty. If unsuccessful, in addition
gain a new contact and +1 Renown to any Garrison losses, reduce
modifier for 2d6 months. If failed, Population Morale by 1 level every
Renown checks for a similar period quarter until the PCs personally deal
reference their unfortunate faux pas. with the daemon.
Gift of Magic: The Masters are War! A nearby enemy nation or
offered a permanent magical item faction declares war on domain lands,
99-
(GM determines or roll on the Major or their close allies, inevitably drawing
93-94 100
Items table) as thanks for prior deeds, the Masters into the conflict. The GM
mark of fealty, seeking pardon for a determines further repercussions.
past wrong, etc.

Population Morale
When PCs first assume control of a domain, Population Morale generally begins as Indifferent. Masters may
take action to attempt to influence their domain’s morale in the present quarter (or perhaps next quarter,
depending on the time required). A maximum of two activities may contribute to the next Population Morale
check, and no activity may be repeated until all activities have been cycled through or twelve months have
passed. GM’s are encouraged to add, modify or substitute entries as desired.
ACTIVITY EFFECT ON POPULATION MORALE

Feast days, parades, festivals, and other great celebrations might sway the opinion of
the masses. At a cost of 3d100+200 gp, a celebration increases domain Fealty by 1,
Celebration
and improves the odds of a favourable Population Morale shift by 20%. Masters must
attend the event and succeed in a Group Cha (Leadership) check to earn the bonuses.
Spectacles of arms, athletics, jousting and related blood sports often impress hard
bitten scobs and jaded serfs alike. Attracting famous champions costs 2d100+400 gp,
Tournament and improves the odds of a favourable Population Morale shift by 20%. If at least one
Master participates in the tourney, the increase is 35% (in which case, a Luck save is
required to avoid the PC rolling on the Injuries & Setbacks table).
Rubbing elbows with the most vulnerable and working towards a common good wins
Charitable hearts. If at least one Master spends 5d20+100 gp and 2d6 weeks in charitable works,
Works a Cha (Persuasion) check improves the odds of a favourable Population Morale shift
by 20%.
Impressive statues, tiled murals, towering obelisks, and other oversized artworks
embiggen the residents’ sense of pride and respectability. A monument costs
5d100+500 gp and takes 3d6 weeks to build. Once complete, domain Fealty increases
Monument
by 1, and the odds of a favourable Population Morale shift improve by 1d4 x 10%. On
a 4, the locals hate it, instead reducing Fealty by 1 and increasing the odds of an adverse
Population Morale shift by 30%.
Building a new shrine, or holding a series of public (and expensive) blessings, might
Religious just fire up the faithful. Build and/or preparation times require 2d6 weeks, which one
Works of the Masters must personally oversee. Once complete, the odds of a favourable
Population Morale shift are improved by 10% per 500 gp spent (max +40%).
Roads, guard towers, asylums, bath houses, prisons, infirmaries, orphanages, and so
on boost public confidence. Build times are GM’s call, and cost at least 10,000 gp.
Infrastructure
Once complete, domain Wealth increases by 1, and Masters gain advantage on
Population Morale checks for the next two quarters.
Public trials, hangings, floggings, walks of shame, etc help steel the will of the people.
The Masters must preside over the event, with evident pomp and ceremony (costing
5d20+300 gp). A Group Int (General Lore or Insight) check is required to ensure the
Justice
crowd is read correctly and appeased in the appropriate way. Doing so improves the
odds of a favourable Population Morale shift by 20%. Failure increases the odds of an
adverse Population Morale shift instead.
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Population Morale Checks
At the end of each Domain Cycle the GM checks for changes in Population Morale. Roll 1d100 twice; once
for a possible favourable shift, and once for an adverse shift. Base percentage chances are noted in the entries
below, which may be modified by Domain Size, Domain Events, Garrison level, and other events at the GM’s
discretion. Gold amounts are base amounts to be adjusted for Domain Size. Each Population Morale category
reflects a certain quality of life for locals, as well as flow on effects to the Masters’ quarterly income, expenses,
Fealty and Renown.
POP
STATUS QUO
MORALE
The domain is highly unstable with frequent protesters and rioting. Services are often
suspended, and large numbers of guards patrol the streets. Night curfews and gate
closures are common. Crime rises to an appalling level and few places feel safe. Each
quarter, each Master loses 3d100+200 gp, reduce domain Fealty by 1, and there is a
50% chance Domain Size shrinks one category (minimum small).
Rebellious
If Domain Size is small, there is a 50% chance the stronghold is besieged. If not
besieged, there is a 20% chance of a population morale improvement. If an uprising is
quashed (treat as a Mass Battle , or as the GM determines), most residents abandon the
region. Renown checks invariably reference the domain’s state of upheaval.
The domain is quasi stable and mostly serviceable, but positively unpleasant. Residents
work hard for no real gain, opportunities are few or illusory, and crime high. External
threats make frequent forays into the land to exploit settlers with minimal reprisal.
Malcontent
Each quarter, each Master loses 1d100+100 gp, and there is a 25% chance Population
Morale rises or drops one level (check for both). There is a 20% chance Domain Size
shrinks one category.
The domain is stable and serviceable but not pleasant. Residents work hard for little
gain, opportunities are limited, and crime moderate to high. External raids are common
Indifferent
but usually responded to. Each quarter, each Master gains 1d100+50 gp, and there is a
30% chance Population Morale rises or drops one level (check for both).
The domain is stable, serviceable, and somewhat pleasant. Residents work hard but earn
wages a little higher than most comparable settlements. Opportunities remain limited,
Mostly
and crime moderate. External raids are uncommon and usually met with sufficient force
Content
to rebuff them. Each quarter, each Master gains 1d100+200 gp, and there is a 25%
chance Population Morale rises or drops one level (check for both).
The domain is highly stable, well serviced, and more pleasant than not. Residents work
hard but earn favourable wages compared to most neighbouring lands. Opportunities
are not uncommon, and crime low to moderate. External threats are often deterred or
rebuffed with a strong show of force.
Content
Each quarter, each Master gains 2d100+250 gp and there is a 20% chance Population
Morale drops one level. Renown checks often include reference to the covetous state of
the domain. May attract interest from foreign powers (for good and/or ill). At the
Masters’ option (subject to GM veto), there is a 20% chance Domain Size increases one
category.
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Domain vs Domain Starting score by Population
Morale:
GMs are free to determine the outcome of domain
• Rebellious 4
interactions any way they please, but from time to • Malcontent 7
Fealty
time it may be convenient to reduce contests of • Indifferent 10
economic, political and military might to a quick • Mostly Content 13
dice roll. • Content 16
Under this system, each domain (kingdom, city, Domain Contests

land mass or other region determined by the GM)
Tests between domains are generally resolved as
is ranked according to four attributes: Might
contests (LFG p.64), with situational modifiers
(military power), Influence (political clout),
determined by the GM. Other modifiers might
Wealth (infrastructure and financial resources) apply as a result of Domain Management activities
and Fealty (population loyalty).
(eg retaining a Champion provides a Reroll die for
Might rolls). The GM adjudicates the outcome of
Like PC attributes, domain attributes range from 3
the contest as normal.
to 18, capped at 18 after applying any modifiers.
The GM determines starting values guided by the
Example
table below. Domain attributes may be modified
The Masters wish to host the King’s annual
by Special Purpose Facilities, Specialists, Domain
Dressmakers’ Fair in their province, but are facing
Events, and otherwise as the GM decides. As a stiff competition from neighbouring Yeldmoor.
rule of thumb, a major event directly impacting on
The GM decides an Influence contest will
an attribute might change it by 1-2 points. The GM
determine the outcome. The PCs’ province has
may impose limits on the number of times an
Influence 13 and the PCs roll a 7. Yeldmoor has
attribute may change each Domain Cycle, barring
Influence 11 but rolls a 4. With the higher margin,
exceptional circumstances.
Yeldmoor is winning, but the PCs decide to use
their Reroll die provided by their Councillor… and
ATTR SCORE RANGE roll a 17. Alas, the Masters’ bid fails, and the fair
Starting score by Garrison level: goes to Yeldmoor this year.
• Very Weak 4
• Weak 7
Might
• Moderate 10
• Strong 13
• Very Strong 16
Examples include:
• Trivial 4
Influence
• Minor 7 Faction vs Faction
• Middling 10 In a similar vein, interactions between guilds,
• Weighty 13 mercenary companies, church sects, and other
• Dominant 16 organisations may be handled the same way.
Examples include: Faction attributes are relative to other factions
• Destitute 4 only. In an exceptional case, an especially
• Impoverished 7 powerful organisation (eg a continent spanning spy
Wealth
• Frugal 10 network) might be able to force a contest with a
• Prosperous 13 domain.
• Opulent 16
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Psion
You are a psion, one who is awakened to the
hidden power that dwells in all sentient beings.
You might be a struggling mystic, a fearless exile,
or a pitiless lucent hunting your next witch.
Equipped with limited weapons and armour, your

true strength lies in less mundane armaments.
Channelling unseen forces, your thoughts bend
men and steel alike, piercing time and space to see
what is, what has been, and what will be. But no
power is without cost, no magic without peril; with
each phasing, turbulent energies build within you,
threatening to break free.
Key Attributes: Willpower (Min 15).
Hit Points: 1d3+3 (plus Con bonus if

any) per level up to 9th
level, then 1 hp/level.
Armour and Shields: Light Armour.
Weapons: One handed weapons,

light crossbow, sling.
Skills: Arcane Lore, Gather

Information, plus 4 of: Psionics (1st Level)
Animal Lore, Athletics, In LFG, psionics are a subset of magic; an
Deception, Detection, inexplicable wellspring of mental force that the
Divine Lore, General psion harnesses to channel supernatural effects.
Lore, Insight,
Persuasion, Sailing, Using a psionic power, known as phasing, follows
Stealth, Wilderness the same rules as spell casting, but does not require
Lore. speech or gestures. Instead, each time you phase,
your body exhibits a specific tell. Roll 1d6 or
PSION ATTACK BONUS choose from the list below to determine the nature
of your tell:
Level 1 2 3 4 5 6
Bonus 0 1 2 2 3 4 1. Your eyes cloud over, glow, or roll back

into your head for a short period.
Level 7 8 9 10 11 12
2. All of your hair stands upright, as if
Bonus 5 5 6 7 8 8
affected by static electricity.
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3. Your face and/or body twitches with an • Evoke Madness: As Malediction of
obvious muscle spasm. Lunacy, but affects only a single target.
4. You break out in a sweat. • Fight or Flight: You spend an action to

cause a single target within 60 ft to revert
5. A sharp pain in your head is clearly to their base survival instincts. The target
evidenced by wincing, groaning, sharp gains +2 to hit and damage on melee
intake of breath, etc. attacks (must seek to engage in close
combat) or flees in fear (your choice). The
6. Your teeth clench and audibly grind for a effect lasts 2d6 rounds. Targets may resist
fleeting moment. with a Luck (Will) save. You cannot target
yourself with this power.
Like spell casting, phasing adds to your Dark &
Dangerous Magic tally and requires a DDM check • Force Hand: As Hand of the Void.
as normal. If triggered however, roll on the Psychic
Surge table (p.60) instead of the DDM table.
• Kinesis Field: When hit by a physical
At 1st level, you know a number of psionic powers attack, you may make a Will check to slow
equal to your Will modifier. Each level thereafter the strike to a halt, negating it. Residual
you learn one additional power, and if desired, dampening halves your movement speed
may substitute one known power for another. You and imposes disadvantage on Party
begin an adventure with one use of this ability per Retreat tests until the end of your next
level. Each time you use this ability, choose one of turn. Giant sized or larger assaults are not
your known powers to apply. If a power requires a protected against.
Will check, you may access your Reroll Pool. You
may regain expended uses by taking short or long
rests. • Mind Raid: You spend an action to invade
the mind of a living creature within sight
• Bend Thoughts: When you use this up to 60 ft, instantly learning the answer to
power, choose one of the following spell a single question you pose (based on what
like effects: Gaze of Beguilement or the target knows or believes). A Luck
Soothing Edict. (Will) save resists. Successful or not, the
attack causes the target pain, and they
instinctively know the origin of the Mind
• Bolster Psyche: You spend an action to
touch a target and suspend a madness, Raid. After a target has succumbed to this
fear, confusion, charm, or other mind power, they are immune to further Mind
related effect for 2d6 minutes. Raids.
• Brain Burst: You spend an action to • Project Phantom: As Waking Dream, but
directly assault the physical brain of a the illusion is conjured in the mind of a
target within 60 ft, perceivable as a single target only.
distortion in the air between the two of
you (line of sight is required). The attack • Psionic Scream: As Insidious Slumber,
destroys synapses and neurochemistry, but centred on you (you are immune), and
causing 2d8 + Will mod damage (Luck affected creatures are reduced to zero hp
(Will) save for half). Damage dice that roll instead of being put to sleep. Using this
8 are rolled again and accumulate. power is taxing; it requires a Will check,
automatically triggers a Psychic Surge, and
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drains you 1 point of Con or Will • Telekinesis: As Ineffable Force but lasts
(determine randomly, this loss cannot be 2d6 minutes.
recovered until the next Downtime
period). • Force Crush: As Crush of the Warp but
affects 1d2 targets.
• Psychic Disjunction: As Sever Arcarnum.
• Awaken Object: As Infuse Animus, but
• Strip Sense: A single target within 60 ft has lasts 2d6 minutes.
their ability to see, hear, smell or speak
suspended for 2d6 rounds (your choice). • Sight Beyond Sight; As the spell of the
A Luck (Will) save resists. same name, but lasts 2d6 minutes.
• Third Eye: When you use this power, • Path of Years: You may engage in a 1d4
choose one of the following spell like hour ritual to read the future. Make a
effects: Inescapable Unmasking, Echo of Luck save. If successful, you may ask the
Days, Pierce the Veil. GM one question about the future. If
possible, the GM will answer truthfully or
provide a useful clue (GM discretion).
Mental Fortress (1st level)
The answer may be cryptic or in riddles.
You have a particularly resilient mind, gaining
Each time you use this ability, you gain a
advantage when resisting attacks on your mental minor madness, or if you have an existing
state such as charm, fear, madness, and so on. madness, it increases in severity level.
Mind Link (2nd level)

Your mental powers extend to speaking with
others telepathically. You may spend a Reroll die
to activate the psionic equivalent of Strange
Joining.
Unique Feature (3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th

level)
See LFG p.15, 43.
New Skill (4th and 8th level)

At 4th and 8th level, you gain one new skill (the skill
need not be on your class list).
Greater Psionics (5th level)

At 5th level, you unlock your potential to access a
higher tier of psionic power. When you gain a
level, you may choose to learn a Greater Psionic
power in lieu of a Psionic power. Activating a
Greater Psionic power expends two uses of
Psionics instead of one.
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Splinter (7th level) • Increase Psionics uses by the number of
th
At 7 level, you may engage in a 1d4 week ritual to cabal members.
imbue a weapon or smaller sized object with a As Master, you direct the activities of your
fragment of consciousness. The item counts as apprentices, who remain loyal as long as they are
magical, has human like sight and hearing, and treated well (if treated unwell, all bets are off).
gains Int 10, Perc 12, Cha 8, and Will 15. Each
level thereafter, increase three statistics by one Psychic Surge
point (determine randomly), capped at 17. The Whenever phasing triggers a DDM effect, roll on
intelligent item develops its own personality over the Psychic Surge table below. Apart from
time, growing increasingly alien, but benevolent (if attribute loss, Psychic Surge effects cannot be
treated well). reversed by mortal magic short of a Forbidden
Wish.
The Splinter is effectively an animated henchmen;
a 2nd level psion with AC 16 and hp equal to twice 1d100 PSYCHIC SURGE
the psion’s level. It regenerates 1 hp per hour if
damaged, and requires 12 hours of “sleep” each Rejuvenation: Restore 1d6 uses of
01
day (in a hibernation state). When using powers, your psionics ability.
the Splinter hums loudly, glows brightly, or Disarranged: Randomly rearrange
exhibits some other obvious tell. The Splinter may 02 your Int, Will, Perc and Cha scores.
access your Reroll Pool for any Int, Perc, Cha or They revert to normal in 1d4 months.
Will check (you decide whether to allow such). If
Tell Morphism: Your phasing tell
03 mutates into another form (determine
reduced to zero hp, the Splinter falls dormant for
randomly) for 1d12 months.
1d4 weeks. Destroying the object destroys the Inner Child: Your personality reverts
Splinter. You may only have one Splinter in 03-04 to that of a 1d6+6 year old. The effect
existence at a time. The GM decides when the lasts 1d4 weeks.
Splinter levels up (if at all, depending on how Broken Will: You suffer severe
henchmen are handled in the campaign). 05-06
mental trauma, causing 2d4 Will loss.
Bestial Fear: For 1d12 months, small
and medium sized animals (eg cats
07-08
and dogs) within 30 feet instinctively
fear you, entering fight or flight mode.
You gain a random minor madness
trait. If you are already suffering
09-10
madness, it increases in severity
instead.
Veil Interference: Roll on the Dark &
11-12
Dangerous Magic table.
Cabal (10th level) Phase Shielding: Until the end of the
At 10th level, and each level thereafter, you may current adventure, you may choose to
harness your psionic resonance to draw an 13-14 reflect a single magical attack that
apprentice psion to your side (level 1d3+1). Whilst includes you as a target (as Eldritch
cabal members are in the same geographic region Mirror).
(forest, mountains, plains, etc), all member’s
Power Fade: You unlearn a random
powers are multiplied as follows: 15-16
power for 1d6 months.
• Increase Will by the number of cabal Brainbake: Your body curls up into a
members (max 19), and 17-18 spasmodic ball (helpless until your
next turn).
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Broadcast: You telepathically transmit impregnable (in or out) and lasts 2d6
19-20 an important secret to all creatures rounds.
within 30 ft. You manifest a random1 power or
You manifest a random1 power or spell like effect. There is a 50%
spell like effect. There is a 50% 41-42 chance the power targets you or is
21-22 chance the power targets you or is centred on you. If the power affects
centred on you. If the power affects you it lasts a minimum of 1 minute.
you it lasts a minimum of 1 minute. Resonance Well: Your next power
Force Wave: A telekinetic wave (within 24 hours) causes maximum
pulses outwards from you, pushing 43-44
damage and/or triples the number of
23-24 humanoids and similar sized targets targets.
15 ft and knocking them prone (Luck Time Stream: A beam of almost
(Con) save resists). imperceivable chrono rings pulses
Silent: You lose the power of physical 45-46 from your eyes to strike the target of
25-26
speech for 1d12 months. your power, causing them to age 3d10
The Drifting: Your mind separates years (no save).
from your body like an invisible ghost. Psionic Scream: You immediately
You cannot affect the physical world 47-48
manifest the Psionic Scream power.
except by phasing, and only magical Memory Wipe: You lose all memory
attacks affect you. Your body enters a 49-50
27-28 of the last 4d6 days.
comatose state, and you must remain
within 60 ft of it. You share your hp You gain a random moderate
with your body. If you are reduced to madness trait. If you are already
51-52
zero hp you die. The drifting lasts 4d6 suffering madness, it increases in
hours. severity instead.
A random creature within sight or Exhaustion: You are overcome with
53-54
hearing gains a random minor exhaustion, suffering 1d4 Str loss.
29-30 madness trait. If the target is already A Dream Phantom (p.134) manifests
55-56
suffering madness, it increases in to feast on your delectable mind.
severity instead. Psi Lure: You exude an aura of
Veil Interference: Roll on the Dark & 57-58 unnatural persuasiveness, increasing
31-32
Dangerous Magic table. your Cha to 20 for 1d4 weeks.
Logician: Your emotions are almost Empath: Your capacity for reason
entirely muted, causing you to operate and logic are severely curtailed,
33-34 59-60 causing you to operate on emotion
on logic and reason alone. The effect
lasts 1d12 months. and feeling alone. The effect lasts 1d4
Kinetic Crisis: Until the start of your months.
next turn, you are suspended in the air Veil Interference: Roll on the Dark &
61-62
35-36 as uncontrolled forces wreak havoc Dangerous Magic table.
upon your body (roll 1d8 on the Disintegration: The target of your
Injuries & Setbacks table). power is disintegrated, swept away in a
63-64
Bend Light: The target of your power fierce telekinetic wind (Luck (Con)
37-38
turns invisible for 2d6 rounds. save resists).
Force Field: You are surrounded by Transference: Your consciousness
39-40 an immobile, 5 ft radius telekinetic 65-66 swaps bodies with a random PC
force field. The field is physically within line of sight (no save). Gain the
1
Roll 1d6; (1) Psychic Disjunction, (2) Mind Raid, (3)
Evoke Madness, (4) Strip Sense, (5) Force Crush
(single target), (6) Psionic Scream.
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Str, Dex and Con of your new body, You and all creatures within 60 ft gain
but otherwise keep your class abilities a random serious madness trait. If a
89-90
and statistics as normal. The effect target is already suffering madness, it
lasts 2d6 weeks. increases in severity instead.
Synapse Malfunction: You collapse You manifest a random1 power or
onto one knee, losing your next spell like effect. There is a 50%
action. Make a Luck (Will) save at the 91-92 chance the power targets you or is
67-68
end of your next turn. If successful centred on you. If the power affects
you return to normal. If failed, lose you it lasts a minimum of 1 minute.
your next action and repeat. Sensory Overload: Your vision is
Harmonic Alignment: Your next 93-94 obscured by psychedelic lights for 1d4
power with a Luck save (within 24 days (physically blind).
69-70
hours) causes the target to roll with Psionic Shut Down: You are unable to
disadvantage. 95-96
use powers for 1d4 weeks.
You manifest a random1 power or You suffer a Feeblemind effect (no
spell like effect. There is a 50% 97-98
save).
71-72 chance the power targets you or is
centred on you. If the power affects Nightmare Manifest: A terrifying 12
you it lasts a minimum of 1 minute. HD Dream Phantom (p.134)
99
A random creature within sight or manifests to gorge on your
hearing gains a random moderate scrumptious mind.
73-74 madness trait. If the target is already Implosion: You strobe with blinding
suffering madness, it increases in light as time and space collapse in a 20
severity instead. ft radius, then wink out of existence
100 forever (no save). Onlookers are
Static: A strange buzzing sensation
blinded for 1d4 rounds (no save), and
drones from you in a 30 ft radius for
75-76 those in the radius require a Luck
2d6 minutes. Everyone in the radius is
(Dex) save to avoid obliteration.
deafened (including you).
Gravity Warp: Gravity reverses in a 10
ft radius around the target of your
Designer’s Thoughts
77-78 power, causing those in range to fall
upwards until the end of the next Contrary to tradition, we’ve made psionics a kind
round (no save). of magic for several reasons. Firstly, it allows
Iris Taint: Your eyes turn a metallic Pierce the Veil, Sever Arcarnum and similar to be
79-80 equally effective against psionics (and vice versa),
silver or gold colour permanently.
Veil Interference: Roll on the Dark & which is particularly important in a low magic
81-82 world. Secondly, it keeps things simple, and allows
Dangerous Magic table.
Time Flux: You age 3d6 years in the easy adaption of the DDM framework to Psychic
83-84 course of one round, and gain a minor Surges. Thirdly, we think psionic tells, phasing,
madness (no save). psychic surges, and the overall “invisible force”
Telekinetic Explosion: Everything in theme, sufficiently differentiates psionics from
a 15 ft radius (including you) is spells and blessings.
hammered by telekinetic shrapnel,
85-86
causing 4d10 damage. Additionally, Consistent with this theme, we’ve purposely
targets that fail a Luck (Dex) save must
avoided overt energy, creation, metabolism and
roll on the Injuries & Setbacks table.
Jumbled: You hear everything in portation based powers in the core psion class. For
reverse, creating a strange and alien those interested in such options however, we’ve
87-88 included some Unique Features expanding into
soundscape. The effect lasts 1d4
months. those areas.
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UNIQUE FEATURES
This chapter includes twenty seven new Unique
CITY RAT
Features to serve as further examples to inspire
your players’ imaginations. As always, tables are Your time in dangerous back alleys has
encouraged to design their own Unique Features made you streetwise beyond your years, and
tailored to their PC concept. 1 an expert cutpurse. Gain advantage on
Sleight of Hand checks, and a +1 bonus on
Downtime Thievin’ checks.
BORN LOOTER
After exploring a city for 1d3 days, you gain
You have a practical knowledge regarding 2 a +3 bonus on any chase and Party Retreat
the value of gemstones, jewelry, and art tests within city limits.
objects. If you study an item for 1d4 After exploring a city for 1d3 days, you may
minutes, you may make an Int check to make an Int (Gather Information) check
1
determine the approximate value. You may with a +3 bonus to (i) find the quickest route
also attempt an appraisal with only a glance, across town, (ii) avoid scheduled guard
but the check is at disadvantage and costs a 3
patrols, (iii) slip across checkpoints, (iv)
Reroll die. understand gang turf lines, (v) locate
If exposed to counterfeit coins or other fugitives, or (vi) find a suitable location for a
goods, you immediately gain an Int safehouse. The GM may allow other uses.
2 (Perception) check to spot the forgery. If
given 1d4 minutes to inspect the item, the
CHOSEN OF THE NIGHT
check is made at advantage.
If the GM rolls for Carry Loot, and you You or your bloodline has been blessed by
don’t like the result, you may spend a Reroll a powerful entity of the night, shadows and
3 1 infinite black. You gain a +3 bonus on
die to force the GM to reroll. You must
accept the outcome of the new roll. Perception checks in dim or darker light,
but a -1 penalty in daylight.
While in dim or darker light, you gain +1
BREACH THE VEIL
2 AC and advantage on all stealth related
When all your spell uses have been expended, you checks.
may cast one final spell (of any level you can Once per adventure, while in dim or darker
normally cast) by rupturing the Veil. The light, you may spend an action to fade into
experience is extremely taxing, causing 1d4 Con 3
the shadows (treat as A Wisp Unseen).
loss, and automatically triggers a DDM effect. You Moving into bright light ends the effect.
may use this ability once per adventure.
DEATH BLOW
BROKEN RESONANCE
This Unique Feature is exclusive to Fighters and
When all your psionic uses have been expended, Barbarians. When using a Major Exploit to kill or
you may unleash one final power by fracturing incapacitate an enemy, you may target a creature
your mental well. The experience is extremely with HD equal to your level, plus 1 per Reroll die
taxing, imposing a minor madness (if you already you expend (max increase equal to your Str or
suffer from madness, it increases in severity Con modifier).
instead) and automatically triggers a Psychic Surge.
You may use this ability once per adventure.
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DEEDS NOT WORDS On a Nat 19 attack roll with a blackpowder
3 weapon, the target rolls 1d6 on the Injuries
You lead by example, inspiring the best & Setbacks table (instead of 1d8).
from your allies. When recruiting hirelings,
1 up to 1d8 + Cha mod are available (+1 if you
have the Leadership skill), and they gain a KNIFE FIGHTER
+1 bonus on starting gear rolls. When using daggers or knives, they cause
As long as you remain able to fight, hirelings 1 1d6 damage and may be thrown up to 60 ft
gain a +3 bonus on Morale checks, and instead of 40 ft.
2
units in Mass Battle gain a +1 bonus on Increase your critical range by 1 for dagger
Morale checks. 2
and knife attacks.
When rolling for hireling advancement, you On a critical hit with a thrown dagger or
may shift the result up or down 1 point. knife attack, the target is struck in a vital
3 When making Final Confrontation checks 3
area, and must roll on the Injuries &
in a Mass Battle, gain a +2 bonus as long as Setbacks table (no save).
you remain able to fight.
MASTER OF FACES
DIVINE BARGAIN
You are the undisputed master of
When all your blessing uses have been expended, impersonation and disguise. With a special
you may invoke one final blessing in exchange for disguise kit (rare, 5d10+50 gp, 5 uses) you
a price or debt brokered with an agent of your gain advantage on all checks to disguise
deity (played by the GM). If no agreement can be 1
yourself as another humanoid. The GM
reached, you automatically trigger a Divine decides whether certain humanoids are too
Rebuke, and your action is wasted. You may use outlandish to be impersonated, and the
this ability once per adventure. time it takes to prepare your disguise.
If you help another person with their
ENCHANTER disguise, they gain a free Reroll die to
2
maintain the ruse. This costs one use of
By fate, fortune or design, you know the secret to your disguise kit.
enchanting a single permanent magical item of
If you study a specific humanoid for at least
your own creation (divine boon, forbidden
1d4 hours (not necessarily in one sitting),
knowledge, unlocking a family heirloom,
3 you gain a +4 bonus on attempts to
awakened bloodline, etc). Work out the item’s
impersonate them (including physical
details with your GM, per the Magical Research
disguises, voice, mannerisms, etc).
rules. When you attempt the ritual to create the
item, you count as having all relevant lore skills.
MEANT TO RULE
GUNSLINGER Your natural wisdom with respect to the workings
of small kingdoms increases domain Influence
When using a blackpowder weapon, reroll
1 and Fealty by 1, grants a +1 bonus on Garrison
fumbled attacks.
checks, advantage on all social tests relating to
When using a blackpowder weapon, you do Domain Events, and the chance of an adverse
2 not lose your reloading action if you suffer Population Morale shift is reduced by 10%. These
damage. benefits fade if you are away from your domain for
more than six months.
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MONSTER LORE at least 1d4+2 weeks brewing poison during a
Downtime period, you may make an Int check. If
Since childhood you have had an enduring successful, you create 1d4 doses of a random
fascination with monsters, developing an poison, reflecting the ingredients available to you
extensive knowledge of monstrous myths, at the time. Roll 1d10: (i) Elderberry Toxin, (ii)
1 legends and eye witness accounts. You may Fireblood, (iii) Choking Spore, (iv) Ghoulsheen
make an Int check (no action) to identify the Admixture, (v) Whisperfog, (vi-viii) Roll for a
general species of any monster you Minor Trap Poison, (ix-x) Roll for a Moderate
encounter (subject to GM veto). Trap Poison (LFG p.235). On a great success you
If you succeed on your Int check, you may make 5 doses. On a terrible failure you poison
spend a Reroll die (no action) to recall some yourself; reduce your maximum Luck by 1 until
or all powers, resistances, vulnerabilities, etc the end of your next adventure. Alternatively, if
2 of the target. The GM decides how much you have a specific ingredient, such as ghoul blood
information to provide, taking into account (for Ghoulsheen Admixture) or Elderberries (for
your Int check result, the campaign world, Elderberry Toxin), you create that named poison.
monster rarity, etc.
PSIONICS (Crossclass)
NOTORIOUS
You gain a limited version of the Psion Psionics
You are famous for being a ruthless killer that ability. Gain a phasing tell and one psionic power.
wiped out an entire thieves’ guild after they You begin an adventure with two uses of this
murdered your pet (whether the reputation ability.
reflects your past deeds, or is a curious
misunderstanding, is up to you). Gain a +3 bonus
on Renown checks, and attempts to disguise you PSI ENERGY
as another human or demihuman are made at When you learn a new Psionic power, you
disadvantage. If recognized, (i) ordinary citizens 1 may choose Sonic Wave (as Thunderous
are leery of you, (ii) underworld figures accord you Invocation).
a special respect, (iii) gain a +2 bonus on From 5th level, when you learn a new
intimidation checks, and (iv) intimidation Greater Psionic power, you may choose
successes count as great successes. Energy Burst: By spending an action,
2
lightning arcs from you in a 10 ft radius. All
ORACLE targets within range suffer 1d6 damage per
psion level (Luck (Dex) save for half).
You have learnt to interpret the portents of fate in From 11th level, when you learn a new
some way (runebones, tea leaves, celestial Greater Psionic power, you may choose
movements, steaming entrails, whispering winds, 3
Antimatter Beam (as Viridian Ray of
etc). Once per week, you may spend 1d4 hours to Unmaking).
make an Int check to divine the future (treat as the
greater psionic Path of Years). Successful or not,
you gain a minor madness (if you have an existing PSI METABOLISM
madness it increases in severity instead). When you learn a new Psionic power, you
may choose Morph Arm: By spending an
POISONER 1 action, you transform your forearm into a
bone, crystal or chitinous object as large as
You are adept at scavenging illegal ingredients to a one handed weapon. The effect is
concoct various toxins and poisons. If you spend
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relatively crude, lasts 2d6 rounds, and gain advantage on related checks. The GM
counts as magical. You may use your Will retains a general veto and decides whether a
modifier for your damage bonus instead of person is vulnerable to seduction in all the
Strength. circumstances (including whether the target
From 6th level, when you learn a new feels a sufficient baseline attraction).
Greater Psionic power, you may choose If you succeed in seducing a target, you may
2
Body Symmetry (restore 2 hp per level, plus attempt to extract a secret or favour by
your Will modifier, self only). spending a Reroll die and making a
From 7th level, when you learn a new successful Cha check. The GM retains a
3 Greater Psionic power, you may choose 2 general veto, and decides how long the
Crystal Skin (as Demonic Convergence). process takes. Only one secret or favour
may be obtained per adventure or
Downtime period. On a failure, the
PSI PORTATION
seduction ends.
From 6th level, when you learn a new
1 Greater Psionic power, you may choose
Fold Space (as Dimension Door). SEED OF THE SERPENT KINGS
From 9th level, when you learn a new Your line includes the blood of serpentmen
2 Greater Psionic power, you may choose from the Second Age, which is only now
Wormhole (as Phasement to Nowhere). manifesting. Your skin shows traces of
1 scales in some places, roll 1d6: (i) hand, (ii)
forearm, (iii) ears, (iv) neck, (v) chest, (vi)
RUNESMITH
cheek. You may spend a Reroll die to cast
You are skilled in the lost art of enchanting Bestial Communion, limited to reptiles.
items through precise, painstaking rune You become cold blooded, and attract a
etchings. Learn three first level spells. You large serpent as a pet. Treat as the Ranger
may perform a 1d4 day ritual to store a 2 Viper Beast Companion, but bonus hp
known spell in any ring sized or larger item equal to 1 per level, it cannot access your
(does not require a DDM check). Anyone Reroll Pool, and no advances at 5th level.
1 may release the spell with a command word Your tongue develops a slight but
(requires a DDM check, but cannot be noticeable fork. Once per adventure, you
interrupted like spellcasting). Each stored may spend an action to transform into a
spell increases your minimum DDM tally 3
Giant Serpent (5 HD, treat as Sudden
by 1, and drains you 1 point of Con. Con Transmogrification, but your equipment is
loss cannot be recovered until the next left behind).
Downtime period after the spell is released.
You may learn one 2nd level spell in lieu of a
2 SURPRISE INHERITANCE
1st level spell.
You gain a surprise inheritance from a
distant relative or anonymous benefactor.
SEDUCTIVE CHARMS 1
Treat as a 6 HD Lair Treasure, but no
You are a practiced playboy, rake, siren or permanent magical items.
seductress, able to charm the pants off even At 7th level, you gain control over a small
1 the most steadfast of wills. When attempting keep, tower or citadel. Work out the details
to seduce a human, elf, dwarf, halfling or 2
with your GM. Apply a +1 bonus on
half-skorn who ought to know better, you Renown checks for 2d12 months.
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WELL CONNECTED VOID CALLER
You know all the right people in all the right When you use magic (including items), you
places. In cities and towns, when purchasing may choose to automatically trigger a DDM
1
items, you treat them as one category lower effect. Roll 1d100 to determine the nature
1 for availability purposes (not cost). of the effect as normal.
Depending on the circumstances, this Instead of using magic, you may
ability might also function in a village or automatically trigger a DDM effect by
outpost (GM’s call). 2 spending an action to bleed yourself (causes
Gain advantage on Cha checks relating to 1 Con loss). Roll 1d100 to determine the
2 Rumours, learn +2 true rumours, and gain nature of the effect as normal.
a +1 bonus on Contacts rolls (p.13).
Increase domain Influence by 2, and when
engaging in Black Market Trade,
3
complications arise 10% of the time instead
of 50%.

ALTERNATE RULES
This chapter offers a handful of alternate rules certain xp categories at the GM’s discretion. Note
your table might like to consider implementing, that some xp awards require a degree of GM
including a customisable experience point system, adjudication. For example when charting a tract of
Insight skill variant (emphasising player judgment untamed wilderness (1 xp), the GM determines
over character skill), simpler Off Turn Attacks, how big an area must be explored before the xp
and a great Success/Terrible Failure variant (to award applies.
curb or eliminate on the fly modifier math).
Session Advances (LFG p.110) are not necessarily
XP ADVANCEMENT inconsistent with the xp system. GMs might still
allow partial advances at the end of a session, or
An alternative to Session Advances and the
for each 25% of the xp required for next level
Downtime Level Up rules, the following
(perhaps capped at once per session).
experience point (“xp”) system requires PCs to
gain a certain number of xp before they progress
to the next level: EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY
Discovering a new ruin, dungeon,
Lvl XP Lvl XP Lvl XP natural wonder, leyline or other magical
wonder, significant monster lair, or
1 0 5 100 9 310 other adventure site.
1 xp
2 10 6 145 10 375 Exploring a dangerous city district or
expanse of untamed wilderness.
3 30 7 195 11 475
Obtaining lost or forgotten lore, or
4 60 8 250 12 600 learning an important clue.
Exploring a new section or level of a
ruin, dungeon or other adventure site.
To earn xp, PCs must engage in that time Locating a secret door (+1 xp if the PC
1 xp
honoured profession known as “adventuring”, opens it). Detecting a trap before it goes
broken down into Exploration, Combat, Looting off (+1 xp if the PC disarms and/or
and Social. repurposes the trap).
1-3
Solving a riddle or puzzle.
Some example actions are outlined below, but xp
GMs are encouraged to modify the categories and Exploring 90% or more of a very large 3+
rewards to better suit campaign themes. A game dungeon, ruin, or other adventure site. xp
revolving around monster slaying for example
might remove Looting, Social and Exploration
COMBAT
rewards, whilst a particularly deadly dungeon crawl
campaign might lessen Combat and Social
Defeating insignificant foes. 0 xp
rewards, but boost Exploration and Looting gains.
Defeating significant foes. Saving a PC,
The GM decides if xp awards are made to ally, or innocent from severe injury or
1 xp
individual PCs or the party as a whole on a case by death. Successfully retreating from a
case basis. Temporary session caps might apply to losing combat. Surviving an adventure.
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2-3 have the skill), but players must rely on their own
Defeating very difficult foes.
xp intuition when deciding whether an NPC is being
5+ truthful or otherwise. This change emphasises
Defeating deadly foes.
xp player judgment over character skill, and obviates
the need for a roll. On the other hand, Sherlock
Holmes like PCs are just as susceptible to NPC lies
LOOTING as the player is.
Obtaining Carry Loot, a Trinket or
1 xp
Curio. Simpler Off Turn Attacks
Obtaining Valuables, a Minor Charm, Under this option, a creature with Off Turn
Potion or Scroll. Obtaining Lair 1-2 Attacks may attack (and possibly move) at the end
Treasure from creatures with HD xp
of each PC turn (instead of “in between” PC turns,
significantly lower than the party.
LFG p.183). This change makes Off Turn Attacks
3-4
Obtaining a Major Magical Item. simpler but also slightly stronger.
xp
Obtaining Lair Treasure from creatures
5+ Great Success & Terrible
with HD approximate to the party’s level
xp
or higher.
Failure Modifiers
For those times when the GM decides degrees of
SOCIAL success are relevant to an attribute check (LFG
p.64), any modifiers to the attribute can also affect
Failing to bring drinks or snacks to the -7
the PC’s Great Success (GS) and Terrible Failure
host’s lair for game night. xp
(TF) range. With this variant, modifiers to
Making a new contact with minimal
0 xp attribute checks (including the +1 bonus for skills)
influence.
do not alter GS and TF scores, which are always
Deceiving, persuading, intimidating, or
derived from the base attribute. The reason for
inspiring one or more NPCs for an
important purpose. this change is to speed play and minimise the need
to recalculate GS and TF for borderline rolls. For
1 xp tables happy to stick with the original rule however,
Busting out a great one liner, performing
a deed in jaw dropping style, or the following chart might assist:
strengthening party bonds with one or
more PCs (max once/adventure).
Attr GS TF Attr GS TF
Deceiving, persuading, intimidating, or
inspiring one or more NPCs of 3 1 5 11 5 17
2 xp
significant influence for an important
purpose. 4 2 7 12 6 19
Earning a henchmen, making a new 2-3
5 2 8 13 6 20
contact of significant influence. xp
Deceiving, persuading, intimidating, or 6 3 10 14 7 20
3+
inspiring one or more NPCs of great
xp 7 3 11 15 7 20
influence for an important purpose.
8 4 13 16 8 20
Insight Skill
9 4 14 17 8 20
With this variant, the Insight skill is removed from
PC skill lists. The skill still exists for NPCs (for 10 5 16 18 9 20
those times when the GM decides an NPC should
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PERILOUS MAGIC
The Perilous Magic Table is provided as an Consuming the material acts as
alternative to the Dark & Dangerous Magic table, food/drink and does not harm you.
for those settings better suited to less “dark” - but The effect lasts 1d12 months.
no less dangerous - magical mishaps. Spell effects Adult Morphin’ Mage Tortoise:
You grow a beak like mouth (speech
use the caster’s level or minimum level, whichever
05-06 is indistinct, cannot cast spells) and
is higher. a bulky, shell like torso (as heavy
armour). The effect lasts 4d6 hours.
Strange potency: Your next single
07 target spell affects two targets instead
of one (within 24 hours).
Fey Ears: Over the next 1d12 hours,
08 your ears become pointed like an
elf. The effect is permanent.
Tenuous Connection: Your spell
lasts half as long as usual (or your
09
next spell with a duration other than
instant within 24 hours).
Heartless: You have no discernible
10 heartbeat, and do not bleed. The
effect lasts 1d12 months.
An enraged, random1 supernatural
monster controlled by the GM
11-12
appears within close range (1d4 x 5
ft). It vanishes after 1d4 minutes.
Generate an effect from Holgrim’s
13-14
Chest (p.99).
You gain a random minor madness
trait. If you are already suffering
15-16
instead.
Spirit Rend: You have advantage on
your spell damage roll (if this spell
17 does not cause damage, then your
next damaging spell within 24
1d100 PERILOUS MAGIC hours).
Warp Coma: You are knocked Dark Seed: A Doppelganger
01-02 unconscious for 2d6 minutes (no magically splits from you with a
save). hideous, slurping plop. The
18
Shifting Essence: You no longer find monster wishes to kill and replace
sustenance in food or drink, you, but may flee until a better
03-04 opportunity presents itself. The
requiring instead (roll 1d4): (i) glass,
(ii) mud, (iii) sand, (iv) quartz.
1
Roll 1d12; (1) Elemental (10 HD); (2) Dream Rust Monster; (8) Gelatinous Cube; (9) Invisible
Phantom; (3) 2d6 Animated Objects (weapon size); (4) Stalker; (10) N’Tarc; (11) Shade (12) Spectre.
Doppelganger; (5) Yeggsûl; (6) Gibbering Terror; (7)
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Doppelganger lasts 1d12 months or A random creature within sight or
until destroyed. hearing gains a random minor
Conclave of Wind & Sky: A 35-36 madness trait. If the target is already
supernatural weather event suffering madness, it increases in
immediately occurs (if indoors, severity instead.
19 Inscrutable Boon: Your spell does
limited to the current room or 37
building). As Conclave of Wind & not expend a spell use.
Sky, but randomise all effects. Mute: Your mouth fuses shut,
Breathless: You do not breathe and 38 preventing speech and spellcasting.
cannot mimic breathing. If subject It returns to normal in 2d12 hours.
20 to drowning or asphyxiation, you Eldritch Interference: Your spell
enter a dormant state rather than 39 expends two spell uses instead of
die. The effect lasts 1d12 months. one.
An enraged, random1 supernatural Shadowless: You cast no shadow.
monster controlled by the GM 40
21-22 The effect lasts 1d12 months.
appears within close range (1d4 x 5 An enraged, random1 supernatural
ft). It vanishes after 1d4 minutes. monster controlled by the GM
Mucus: Your skin oozes a foul 41-42
23-24 appears within close range (1d4 x 5
smelling mucus for 1d3 days. ft). It vanishes after 1d4 minutes.
You cast a random2 spell. There is a Inner Child: Your personality
50% chance the spell targets you or 43-44 reverts to that of a 1d6+6 year old.
25-26
is centred on you. If the spell affects The effect lasts 1d12 days.
you it lasts a minimum of 1 minute. You cast a random2 spell. There is a
Time is Mutable: You automatically 50% chance the spell targets you or
27 45-46
go first in initiative next round. is centred on you. If the spell affects
Whisperer: You speak only in a you it lasts a minimum of 1 minute.
28 Secret Lore: You regain one
sibilant whisper for 1d12 months. 47
expended spell use.
Time Slip: Your spell takes 2
29 Shedding: Over the next hour, all of
actions to cast instead of 1.
48 your head and body hair falls out. It
Called from Above: Whenever you
grows back as normal.
linger outdoors, butterflies, bees
30 and dragonflies begin to gather Forgotten: You unlearn a random
49
around you. The effect lasts 1d12 spell for 1d6 days.
months. Stillness: The air around you is
An enraged, random1 supernatural breezeless and still. Your hair,
monster controlled by the GM 50 cloak, etc are unmoved by wind,
31-32 smoke clings to you, etc. The effect
ft). It vanishes after 1d4 minutes. lasts 1d12 months.
Frost Soul: Your skin is always cool An enraged, random1 supernatural
to the touch, and your breath monster controlled by the GM
51-52
condensates under hard physical appears within close range (1d4 x 5
33-34 exertion. You are immune to the ft). It vanishes after 1d4 minutes.
adverse effects of cold temperature One Hatred: All enemies within 30
(magical or otherwise). The effect ft target you above all others (they
lasts 1d12 months. 53-54 will expose themselves to free
attacks due to movement in order to
do so). The effect lasts 2d6 rounds.
2
Roll 1d8; (1) Gift of the Fiery Furnace; (2) Behold (4) Malediction of Lunacy; (5) Writhing Fog; (6) A
the Secret Truth; (3) Roll on the Holgrim’s Chest table; Wisp Unseen; (7) Bane of Mortals; (8) Flesh to Stone.
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You gain a random moderate overwhelming exhaustion. The
madness trait. If you are already effect lasts 1d12 months.
55
suffering madness, it increases in Toll of Mortals: All living creatures
severity instead. within 30 ft of you age 2d10 years
Unexpected Boon: You are affected 69
(Luck save for half, you are
by a random potion, roll 1d6: (i) immune).
Abrupt Diminution, (ii) Cradle of Ironbane: Carrying iron causes you
56
Formlessness, (iii) Giant Strength, severe nausea, and touching it
(iv) A Wisp Unseen, (v) Towering causes pain (using such objects
Growth, (vi) Rightful Ascension. 70
imposes disadvantage or some other
Sorcerer’s Pox: Your skin breaks penalty; GM’s call). The effect lasts
out in painful sores, starting with the 1d12 months.
extremities and spreading inwards. An enraged, random1 supernatural
57
The effect is uncomfortable but monster controlled by the GM
otherwise cosmetic. It fades away 71-72
after 1d12 months. ft). It vanishes after 1d4 minutes.
No Mercy: All creatures within 30 ft Winged: You sprout large feathered
of you lose all sense of clemency or wings from your back, elbows, neck
quarter, and will not accept or ears (GM discretion). You can fly
surrender if engaged in combat (foes 73-74
at your normal speed. The wings
58 are put to the sword). The effect moult and drop off after 2d12
lasts 2d6 days, at which time PCs hours.
might suffer a serious madness A random creature within sight or
(GM’s call; Luck (Will) save negates hearing gains a random moderate
the madness only). 75-76 madness trait. If the target is already
Life Aegis: Living targets are suffering madness, it increases in
59
immune to your magic for 24 hours. severity instead.
Darkening: Small open flames such Claws: You grow non retractable
as candles and torches are claws on the ends of your fingers
60 automatically extinguished within 30 77 (1d4 damage, you may hold items
feet of you. The effect lasts 1d12 and cast spells as normal). The
months. effect lasts 1d12 months.
An enraged, random1 supernatural Gender Shift: You slowly change sex
monster controlled by the GM over the next 24 hours, including
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appears within close range (1d4 x 5 build, voice, facial features, etc. The
ft). It vanishes after 1d4 minutes. effect lasts 1d12 months.
Speaker of the Void: You speak Waterwyrd: Drinking water is
only in a disturbing alien chittering poison to you (6d6 damage, Luck
63-64 that no-one understands. You may (Con) save for half). You may
still cast spells. The effect ends in 79
hydrate yourself using other fluids
1d4 months. (eg: alcohol, fruit juice, etc). The
You cast a random2 spell. There is a effect lasts 1d12 months.
50% chance the spell targets you or Hollow: You are never hungry or
65-66
is centred on you. If the spell affects thirsty, and cannot abide food or
you it lasts a minimum of 1 minute. 80
drink. Even the smell makes you
Bend Reality: You may change the nauseous. Lasts 1d12 months.
67 damage type of any spell you cast to An enraged, random1 supernatural
any other damage type for 24 hours. monster controlled by the GM
81-82
Fell Lethargy: You require 12 hours appears within close range (1d4 x 5
68 ft). It vanishes after 1d4 minutes.
sleep per day, or lose 1 Con due to
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The Prize: Creatures within 30 ft Grasping Earth: Sorcerous vines
of you feel an overwhelming burst from the floor and tightly grip
compulsion to seize control of a the target (50%) or yourself (50%).
83-84 96
random tiny object visible on your The victim may not move from their
person (Luck (Will) save negates). present location without winning a
The effect lasts 2d6 rounds. Str contest vs Str 19 (no action).
You cast a random2 spell. There is a The Stars Align: Your next spell
50% chance the spell targets you or (within 24 hours) causes maximum
85-86 97
is centred on you. If the spell affects damage and/or affects the
you it lasts a minimum of 1 minute. maximum number of targets.
Undead Beacon: The closest 3d6 Extra Appendage: You sprout an
corpses animate as hostile Zombies extra (roll 1d6): (i) arm, (ii) leg, (iii)
that stop at nothing to destroy you eye, (iv) ear, (v) nose, (vi) mouth.
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(they might be miles distant). The 98 The appendage functions as normal
zombies unerringly sense your (GM determines benefits and/or
whereabouts. penalties, if any) and lasts 1d12
Demon Brand: You are marked months.
with an infernal tattoo on your chest Eye of the Infernal: You suffer the
and back (no mortal magic can 99 curse of the Demon card from the
remove or conceal it). You ignore Astravali (Deck of Many Things).
88 Demon magic resistance, and any Marked: Gain the following table
weapon you wield bypasses a effect permanently; Roll 1d12: (i)
Demon’s immunities. Demons Frost Soul, (ii) Shifting Essence (iii)
instinctively treat you with curious Heartless, (iv) Breathless, (v) Claws,
respect. The effect is permanent. 100 (vi) Shadowless, (vii) Stillness, (viii)
Puddingmorph: You transform into Fey Horns, (ix) Ironbane, (x)
a Black Pudding (no save, treat as Hollow, (xi) Darkening, (xii) Extra
Sudden Transmogrification, but Appendage. No mortal magic can
89
your mind and personality are remove this effect.
substituted with the pudding’s). The
effect lasts 1d4 minutes.
Fey Horns: You grow antlers from
your skull in 1d4 hours (if cut off etc,
90
they regrow). The horns splinter
and drop off after 1d12 months.
An enraged, random1 supernatural
monster controlled by the GM
91-92
ft). It vanishes after 1d4 minutes.
You transform into a furious T-Rex
for 1d4 minutes. Your personality is
93-94 suppressed and substituted with the
sentience of an enraged T-Rex until
the effect ends.
You and all creatures within 60 ft
gain a random serious madness trait.
95 If a target is already suffering
instead.
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MINOR CHARMS 1d100 MINOR CHARM
The following 1d100 table includes 50 minor
A clear crystal ring with a twisting
magical items; about 80% useful but limited 1-2 infinity pattern. Anyone wearing it
effects, 10% odd effects, and 10% cursed effects. dreams the same thing every night.
Cursed items might be instruments of revenge, A wooden spoon with a shield
“gifts” from capricious powers, improperly emblem on the back. Poisoned or
3-4
enchanted vessels, or once benign items diseased food eaten with this utensil
malfunctioning long after their creator’s demise. is safely neutralized.
A cotton scarf depicting a pack of
Attunement is not required with respect to Minor wolves running free. Pulling the
5-6 scarf over the wearer’s nose renders
Charms, but using one requires the standard Dark
their whispers inaudible to
& Dangerous Magic check. Unless noted unintended ears.
otherwise, cursed items cling to the character When lit, this blood red candle
unerringly; the user either cannot bring themselves produces a sickly crimson glow in a
to discard it, or if forcibly removed, finds the item 7-8 15 ft radius. Anyone within the glow
somehow returns to them after a short period. The finds it hard to lie (disadvantage on
GM decides what special means might end a curse deception related checks).
(in addition to the Purge the Accursed spell). A wicker bowl entwined with
copper and colourful string. Placing
it on the ground outdoors causes a
9-10
random bird to fly down and sit in
it. The bird retains full control of
itself; it just likes the bowl.

A small pouch contains 2d4 sticks unrumpled, and stain free, but
of runed chalk. The chalk wears out holes/tears are not repaired).
quickly (one use each) but writes on This copper wand has a blue zircon
11-12 anything, including ice, water, fire gemstone at one end. Activating it
and air (messages written on non (mental command, requires an
solid surfaces dissipate in 1d4 27-28 action) imposes a throbbing
minutes or until swished away). headache (causing 1d2 Int loss) but
A copper hairpin shaped like a allows the user to detect magic (as
lightning bolt. If the wearer is struck Pierce the Veil).
13-14 by lightning, the hairpin absorbs it, An unblemished needle with a tiny
then glows for 2d6 days (like a ruby set in its eye. Pricking a
candle). creature with the needle creates a
This leather skullcap ties up with 29-30 sorcerous connection with the
chin straps and has a false bottom. object. If the needle is laid flat, it
Peeling away the padded flap turns to point in the direction of the
reveals a series of spidery runes pricked creature.
15-16
underneath. Anyone wearing the A plain circlet of white steel, set with
cap becomes genuinely fearless (as a small jasper gemstone. If worn,
often a boon as a curse, depending the user is encased in ice (Luck
on the circumstances). (Con) save resists). The ice will not
A dark furred cloak fashioned from 31-32 melt unless fire is applied to it
the hide of a Dire Wolf. The (requires 1d4 hours). The circlet
wearer is immune to adverse functions once per week, and
17-18 temperature changes due to natural wearing it automatically triggers a
environmental conditions (eg roll on the DDM table.
blistering heat from the sun, but not A wooden collar with a bear motif.
fire or magma burns). Any animal wearing it increases
33-34
A drinking horn crafted in the Old their Int and Perc by 2, but ages
Varnori style. Anyone who finishes twice as quickly.
19-20
drinking from it feels compelled to These old, blood stained bandages
sing loudly (Will check resists). have prayers of healing sewn into
A writing quill made from a them. If wrapped around a
35-36
vulture’s feather. The quill refuses persistent injury (broken arm,
to work with any liquid other than cracked ribs, etc) recovery time is
blood. If used with blood, the user halved.
may write the name of a specific A scrap of mottled skin bears the
21-22
individual. When fighting that tattoo of a stormraven. Touching
individual, the user causes critical the tattoo transfers it to the user’s
hits on natural 15+ attack rolls. The body (roll 1d6: (i) arm, (ii) chest,
37-38
quill functions once only, then (iii) shoulder, (iv) hand, (v) neck,
disappears. (vi) face). If another person touches
A bone earing shaped like a jackal. the tattoo, it transfers to them, and
A user wearing the earring no so on.
longer breathes, and doesn’t need 2d6 sticks of incense, inscribed with
23-24
air. The user may mimic breathing litanies to a dead god. Burning a
by actively going through the stick causes the user to suppress
39-40
motions, if desired. madness effects for 4d6 hours or
An ivory comb with black striations. imposes a minor madness for the
By the time a user finishes styling same duration (even chance).
25-26
their hair with this comb, they A tin hand mirror with a cloudy
41-42
appear fresh and well kempt (dry, face. If the user stares into the
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mirror for one minute, they no the back of their skull if anyone
longer cast a reflection in any attempts to steal from them.
surface, and cannot be magically A black iron lantern edged with
detected or scryed for 1d4 days. 59-60 silver. When lit, it radiates faint
A quartz whetstone that never wears moonlight in a 5 ft radius.
down. Wrapping a damaged blade A small gold statuette of a field rat.
43-44 in an oiling cloth, with the stone Might just be art (120 gp). Or it
placed on top, causes the weapon to 61-62 might be the cursed idol from
repair overnight. Adventure Framework #29; Riddle
This charred, chipped, and stained of the Golden Rat.
10 ft wooden pole is (despite This plain cold iron ring squeezes
45-46
appearances) indestructible by any 63-64 the wearer’s finger when a fey is
means short of a demigod. within 60 ft.
A mummified cat paw on a golden A patchwork bedroll that is
string. Upon taking possession of magically sealed against water and
65-66
this cursed charm, the user attracts other liquids. Anything inside it
nearby cats for the next 2d6 months never gets wet.
47-48 (cats follow them, meow at them, This sturdy peg leg makes an
wait on their doorstep or window ominous clicking noise when the
sill, etc). The GM decides if the user walks on a hard surface. The
charm can somehow be disposed of wearer feels an urge to obtain a
early (at which time it disappears). parrot or monkey pet, and adopt
This tiny bronze bell is missing its pirate phrases such as “Drink up
67-68
clapper, and the lip interior is me hearties, yo ho!”, “Aye,
marked with shadowed runes. With cap’ain”, and “Open yer
49-50 respect to stealth related checks, the buccaneers, mate!” If the wearer
bearer increases their Great Success evidences their inner seadog before
range by 2 points, and automatically a stranger, they may restore 1 point
rerolls Terrible Failures. of Luck (once per adventure).
An intricate wooden harp carved A leather belt with a gold buckle
with images of angels. It sounds like shaped like a sun. If the user
51-52
a church pipe organ at full volume 69-70 warms themselves in sunlight for
when strummed. one hour, they don’t require food
This coin takes many forms, but or drink for the next 24 hours.
usually presents as a gold crown. This white cloak with a fleece lined
The bearer may will the coin to take interior never gets dirty, and
53-54
the form of any other coin 71-72 muffles the sounds of armour
and display either face. Usable beneath it (negates armour stealth
once per adventure, drains 1 Luck. penalties).
A bronze ear trumpet marked with A smooth marble egg that is cold to
an ancient hieroglyph. Placing it the touch. When held in a bare
beside one’s ear allows the user to 73-74 hand, it grows warm if within 30 ft
55-56 understand any spoken language. of a secret door (grows warmer the
Each time the ear horn is used in closer it gets).
this way, there is a 50% chance the This silver locket is in mint
user develops a minor madness. condition, with an interior
This sturdy backpack has an eye engraving of a stack of coins. Any
icon woven into one strap. Whilst 75-76 time the bearer attempts to spend
57-58
in possession of the pack, the money (other than on essential
bearer feels a tingling sensation at food or shelter), they must make a
Will check or abandon the
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purchase (deciding instead that the These short electrum bracelets are
item is unsuitable, a waste, they set with matching moonstone gems.
don’t trust the vendor, etc). The The wearer of one bracelet
83-84
bearer may not attempt to buy the instinctively knows the direction to
same kind of item again for 1d4 the other bracelet (the two bracelets
days. The cursed locket stays with might not be found together).
the user for 1d6+6 months, then is This silver whistle produces no
mysteriously lost. sound, but if used outdoors,
This curious drum has a volcano 85-86 summons the moon from behind
icon painted on its face. When the clouds, or vice versa. Each
77-78 used, the drum continues to beat change takes 2d6 rounds.
ten times after the user stops (at the A moderately sized iron cauldron
same volume and tempo). with a golden handle. It may hold
87-88
A dwarven steel tankard decorated any number of pots, pans, and
with a twin hammer sigil. Slamming similar cooking vessels.
the mug down on a table or other This ancient torch never runs out of
79-80 hard surface fills it with ale. Only fuel, produces no smoke, and burns
89-90
one person may drink from the even when submerged under water.
mug each night, or it stops working It must be smothered to be put out.
for 1d4 days. A platinum ring with a horn crest.
An obsidian pendant on an When entering a room, balcony,
electrum chain. If the wearer of this ascending a podium, etc, the wearer
charm falls from a rooftop, may choose to be accompanied by
91-92
something always happens to coincidental fanfare of some kind
81-82
prevent them injuring themselves (a (eg a church bell tolls, thunder
wagon of hay is below, they fall cracks overhead, nearby dogs bark,
through a shop awning, their cloak a baby wails, etc).
snags on a gargoyle, etc). An ornate ball mask adorned with
parrot feathers. Whilst wearing the
93-94
mask, the user may perfectly mimic
any voice they hear.
A steel hook hand decorated with a
ship motif. The wearer is
95-96
supernaturally buoyant and cannot
fail a swim related check.
This wooden holy symbol initially
appears to belong to a deity
consistent with the bearer’s beliefs.
While the bearer sleeps however,
the cursed relic transforms into a
97-98
demonic sigil, automatically
triggering a hostile random
encounter, and increasing the
bearer’s DDM tally by 1d6 (once
only, the relic then vanishes).
This 6” diameter coin pouch has a
white iceberg stitched on the top
flap. The pouch is much larger than
99-100
it looks, as deep (and as wide,
excluding the 6” opening) as the
user’s arm up to their shoulder.
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MAJOR ITEMS 33-34 Crown of Belidbarazûl
Provided below are fifty unique major magical
items, with a short background and suggested 35-36 Cyldimere, Huntress of Men
powers. The various histories and locations refer
37-38 Denetrix Gauntlet
to the Midlands Low Magic Sandbox Setting, but
are easily rejigged for other fantasy worlds. As 39-40 Duskers’ Vest
always, GMs are encouraged to tweak and modify
as desired, to best fit their PCs and campaign. 41-42 Fangs of the Unflinching Mother
GMs inclined to provide one or more items as 43-44 Flail of Vrul-Agmorok

random treasure might use the following d100
table: 45-46 Gloves of Jin Zhou
47-48 Gnar Sumek

1d100 MAJOR ITEM
49-50 Graft of Menethorii
1-2 Auridius’ Crossbow
51-52 Herald of Ssu Rahda
3-4 Armour of the Phoenix
53-54 Holgrim’s Chest
5-6 The Astravali
55-56 Horn of Karagoss
7-8 Axe of Inigo
57-58 Jagerfell, the Moonsword
9-10 Bands of Moon & Sun
59-60 Knife of Baalec
11-12 Ballard’s Blade
61-62 Kurzog’s Flask
13-14 Bane of Argosa
63-64 Lash of the Elf Queen
15-16 Beastmaster’s Bindings
65-66 Leathers of Agmundr
17-18 Black Anvil Censer
67-68 Light of Soliri
19-20 Book of Doors
69-70 Many Splendored Cup
21-22 Boots of Solitude
71-72 Mask of the Golden One
23-24 Brands of Tang Yindo
73-74 Mirrors of Long Night
25-26 Briar Lord’s Plate
75-76 Morg Tor, the Grudge Hammer
27-28 Clasp of the Plague Demon
77-78 Orb of T’Seroskk
29-30 Coil of the Worm
79-80 Resonance Bowl
31-32 Cowl of the North
81-82 Ring of Belemôn
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83-84 Rod of All Things for abominations such as Undead, Aberrant
Terrors and Demons. At the GM’s option, a Will
85-86 Shield of Argaunt check might be required to resist attacking such
monsters (treat as an incurable moderate
87-88 Staff of Mensicor madness). If attunement is ended the hatred
eventually dwindles.
89-90 Talisman of the Black Sun
Attunement benefits are as follows:
91-92 Thrane’s Halberd
1. Bolts fired from the crossbow cause
93-94 Thuel Stones
Demons, Undead and Aberrant Terrors
95-96 Torc of Sebutett to catch fire (extra 1d6 damage each
round, unless the target spends an action
97-98 Twin Storms Spear to put out the flames). The crossbow itself
counts as holy if wielded like a club.
99-100 Yûlnvorg the Bonebreaker
2. The user automatically senses the
presence of Demons, Undead or
Auridius’ Crossbow
Aberrant Terrors within 120 ft.
This sturdy crossbow inlaid with silver once
Additionally, once every 1d4 days, the
belonged to Inquisitor Auridius of the Ordo
user may spend an action to invoke
Malefactos, who despite her order’s credo
Abjure the Unnatural.
believed in fighting fire with fire. Ultimately exiled
for her heretical methods, Auridius died facing a 3. Once per month, the user may spend an
monstrosity inadvertently conjured by a magic action to transform into a human torch for
potion. What became of her crossbow is up to 2d6 minutes (treat the user as a 5
unknown. HD Fire Elemental, using Sudden
Transmogrification, but also including
Attunement takes 1d4 weeks except by Rogues, magical attacks).
Monks, Rangers and Fighters who require 1d4
hours. Once attuned, the user develops a hatred
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Armour of the Phoenix Astravali manifests somewhere in the world,
This exquisite bronze breastplate may be worn as reforming itself as an instrument of prophecy and
part of medium or heavy armour, and is chance.
emblazoned with fire and flame iconography.
Originally forged for mercenary captain Norcil the
Cruel, the armour eventually made its way to the
Midlands, only to be lost at the infamous Argos
Plateau massacre.
Attunement takes 1d4 days, during which the user

develops a mild pyromania bent (as minor
madness), and immunity to heat/fire damage
(magical or otherwise). The pyromania effect is
permanent (ending attunement does not cure it).
1. Once every 1d4 days, the user may

wreathe their weapon in flame (no action,
as Witchblade effect #1).
2. Once per week, by placing one’s palm on

the central flame icon (no action), the user
manifests wings of fire (as Rightful
Ascension but lasts 2d6 rounds).
3. Once only, when reduced to zero hp, the

user may choose to erupt into white hot In the present Age, the Astravali consists of a deck
flames (4d6 damage to adjacent enemies). of twenty two cards. A character may only draw
At the end of the round the user rises one card at a time (no attunement required)
from the ashes at maximum hp, and resolving any immediate effects before drawing
regains 3 Luck, 3 uses of expended class another card (if desired). Each card may only be
abilities, and 3 Reroll dice. After using this drawn once, and vanishes forever after, indelibly
ability, the armour vanishes, reappearing marking the user with a tattoo reflecting the
in the world 2d10 years later. expended card. The brand, and any other effect
brought about by the deck, cannot be removed or
The Astravali negated by mortal magic.
In the First Age, when humans crawled from the
divine crucible and emerged into the world, it is
PLAYING CARD FATE CARD
written that Fenrir, god of skill and luck, gifted a
floundering queen with the Astravali, a divine Note: Asterisk = Good, Hashtag = Bad
artifact that bends fate.
Diamonds - Ace Keeper of Time*
The queen’s crisis, and what became of her
people, are lost to time, but the item itself persists Diamonds – King The Emperor*
as a relic of unique power. Every few centuries, the
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card’s magic. The demon is instinctively
Diamonds – Queen The Empress*
drawn to the PC and will find them in 2d6
Diamonds - Jack Judgement # days, at which time it tortures and eats
them. The PC experiences a growing
Diamonds - Two The Demon # sense of foreboding until the Balor
appears. The demon cannot be escaped
Hearts - Ace The Undying* via the standard Party Retreat rule.
Hearts – King The Magician* • The Emperor; 2d6 flawless diamonds

worth 2,000 gp each appear in the PC’s
Hearts – Queen The Sentinel*
hands.
Hearts - Jack The Lovers #
• The Empress; The ghostly form of a
Hearts - Two The Juggernaut # human like empress manifests and hands
the PC a magical mace of jagged red steel
Spades - Ace The Stars* (an alien metal).
Spades – King The Sun* The Red Mace of the Star Empress grants three
levels of attunement as follows:
Spades – Queen The Moon*
i. The wielder may invoke Strange Joining at
Spades - Jack The Void # will (each use requires the usual DDM
check).
Spades - Two The Hanged Man #
ii. When using the mace, the wielder’s crit
Clubs - Ace Wheel of Fortune*
range by increases by 1 point, and on a
Clubs – King The Hierophant* critical hit, adds the user’s full level to
damage (instead of half level).
Clubs – Queen The High Priestess*
iii. Once every 1d4 days, the wielder may
Clubs - Jack The Tower # spend an action to invoke Dimension
Door.
Clubs - Two Death #
• The Fool; The PC is immediately struck
Joker (with TM) The Fool # by a Feeblemind spell, but the Luck (Will)
save is made at disadvantage.
Joker (without TM) Unholy Avenger #
• The Hanged Man; The PC is immediately
• Death; All living things within 120 ft of the suspended in the air and begins
PC instantly die (animals collapse, plants suffocating. A successful Luck (Con) save
wither). Intelligent humanoids gain a Luck ends the effect before the PC dies
(Con) save to resist. The drawer is (permanently lose 1 Con instead).
immune.
• The Hierophant; The PC may assume the
• The Demon; A Balor crosses the Veil form of a 15 HD Elemental once every
somewhere in the world, called by the 2d6 months (treat as the spell Sudden
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Transmogrification, but lasts 2d6 minutes, • The Moon; The PC may use an action to
ignore the HD cap, and the PC gains shapechange once per month, taking the
relevant magical abilities). form of a rat, wolf, or bear (treat as the
spell Sudden Transmogrification). While
• The High Priestess; The PC may use the in beast form, the PC gains Lycanthropy
Cultist Turning ability once per traits. If the beast form suffers silvered
adventure. The card’s brand appears on damage, the transformation ends in 1d3
the character’s palm, which may be rounds.
presented instead a holy symbol.
• The Sentinel; The card transforms into a
• Judgement; The cosmos judges the PC for 9 ft bronze warrior (as Minotaur) that
their last six months of deeds. If the GM follows the PC’s orders (no action), and
judges them benevolent or kind, the PC never checks for morale. The sentinel
gains one level. If merciless or unkind, does not sleep, eat, or breathe, and is
they lose one level. If neutral, the PC is immune to mind based effects.
compelled to draw again.
• The Stars; The PC may invoke a
• The Juggernaut; A random monster Forbidden Wish (no action). The wish
bursts from the card with a thunderous may be used at any time. Once invoked,
roar to kill the PC. Roll 1d4: (i) the Deck vanishes for 10d100 years.
Mammoth, (ii) Bloodroot Treant, (iii) 15
HD Elemental, (iv) Hydra. The monster • The Sun; The PC gains the ability to
has Major Exploit Protection and Off invoke Gift of the Fiery Furnace once per
Turn Attacks. The monster cannot be adventure.
escaped via the standard Party Retreat
rule. • The Tower; The adventurer is instantly
transported to a distant tower, naked and
• Keeper of Time; The PC gains a one off shackled. An evil sorcerer or sorceress
ability to reverse time by up to 10 minutes treats them as their plaything until the
(no action, but must be conscious). After character is rescued. Other PCs
invoking this boon, the PC immediately instinctively understand their ally’s plight,
ages 2d10 years. and where to find them.
• The Lovers; The PC immediately falls in • The Undying; The character no longer
love with the next stranger of the same requires sleep, will not die from mundane
race and opposite sex, and vice versa. The causes (excluding catastrophic injury such
magical attraction ends approximately as beheading), and ceases to age for 500
nine months later, when a child is born. years.
The infant displays magical powers, and
grows increasingly alien as they mature. • Unholy Avenger; A rent in space
unleashes a Gibbering Terror that attacks
• The Magician; The PC learns 1d3 the PC for 1d4 minutes. The Terror has
random spells (level 1d4, roll for each), Major Exploit Protection and Off Turn
which they may cast once per adventure Attacks. The Terror cannot be escaped
(treat the PC’s level as caster level). via the standard Party Retreat rule.
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• The Void; The PC stares into the Void,
learning secrets no mortal ought bear.
The PC gains a random incurable
pervasive madness. After 2d12 months
the severity reduces to serious and
stabilizes (no further reductions are
possible).
Axe of Inigo
This large axe has a blacksteel blade inscribed with
crimson runes along one edge, and a large spike at
the back. One of few magical objects created in the
present Age, the weapon was forged by House
Lorca’s finest smith, Cavar Inigo, then enchanted
by forces unknown. Dropped in the twisting
tunnels of the Lost Roads two centuries ago, some
say the axe has resurfaced in Port Brax. 1. The axe has a tendency to inflict deep cuts
(advantage on damage rolls).
Attunement takes 1d4 days, except by Karoks who
require 1d4 minutes. Attempting to use the axe 2. Once every week, the user may cause the
against a member of House Lorca instantly causes axe to become impossibly sharp (no
it to become too heavy to lift. Attunement benefits action), able to cut through any non-
are as follows: magical material (iron, stone, adamantine,
etc). The effect lasts a number of rounds
equal to the wielder’s Str modifier.
3. Once every month, the user may throw

the axe into the air, conjuring a wall of
slashing blades (as Bloody Blades of
Graxus). When the effect ends, the axe
appears back in the user’s grasp.
Bands of Moon & Sun

These leather armbands are brass studded, with a
golden sun motif decorating the right bracer, and
a moon on the left. Crafted for the infamous
vagabond Jin Tzu, last of the Twelve Dragons, the
bands left Shenzu centuries ago when they were
stolen by an Oni. Some say the Ogre Mage secretly
made her way to the Ironhull Mountains before
she died.
Attunement takes 1d4 days except by Monks who

require 1d4 rounds. Upon attuning, the user feels
a growing affinity for the celestial heavens, and an
aversion to being underground where the stars
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cannot shine (mild phobia of being underground, Ballard’s Blade
treat as a minor madness, incurable while the user This gold gilded sword has a red grip and is inset
remains attuned). with red opals. Forged at the dawn of the current
Age for a knight of the Iron God (Graxus, God of
Attunement benefits are as follows: war, courage, struggle), the weapon radiates a holy
aura if examined with Pierce the Veil.
1. The user’s swiftness and agility improve,
increasing their Dexterity by 3 (max 19). Attunement takes 1d4 days except by devotees of
Graxus who require 1d4 rounds. Once attuned,
2. Once every 1d4 days the user may harness the user develops a taste for glory, so much so that
the bracers to automatically deflect the GM may call for an occasional Will check to
incoming arrows or other small projectiles resist opportunities for renown (treat as a
for one round (no action). If a monk is moderate madness).
using the bracers, they may use this
deflection ability at will, but each use Attunement benefits are as follows:
requires a successful Dex check to activate
(no action). 1. Ballard’s Blade counts as holy, causing an
extra 1d8 damage vs Demons and
3. Once every week, the user may run up Undead. Additionally, the user may cause
walls, bamboo trees, across ceilings, etc the sword to glow at will (no action, treat
for 2d6 rounds, as long as they do not end as Lucent Emanation).
their movement upside down or
perpendicular to the ground. If a monk is 2. While the user has the blade drawn, they
using the bracers, this ability may be used gain 50% magic resistance.
at will, but each use requires a successful
Dex check to activate (no action). 3. Once per month, the user may brandish
the blade as a holy symbol to banish a
creature to the Void (as Beyond the Stars).
Abominations such as Undead, Demons
and Aberrant Terrors suffer disadvantage
on their Luck (Will) save.
Bane of Argosa
This roughshod cudgel is fashioned of petrified,
blood stained wood, the head studded with human
teeth. Discovered in ancient burial mounds by
skorn raiders, the Bane of Argosa has passed
through many a beastman’s hands over the
centuries. The origins of the club are unknown,
but Pierce the Veil reveals an infernal aura.
Attunement requires killing a human, elf or dwarf,

plus a further 1d4 days (or immediate for skorn or
half-skorn). The Bane has no intelligence as such,
but is pervaded by an abiding thirst for carnage,
especially against the “lesser” races. Carrying the
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weapon for more than a few days requires a Will 3. Once per week, the user may allow the
check each morning to avoid a moderate madness Bane’s thirst for killing to overwhelm
(“I must drink from the skulls of my enemies, and them (as Hunger for Blood, but affects
adorn myself with their trophies. It is the only way only the user). At the end of this effect, the
to survive what is to come”). Once the madness user drinks from the skulls of their
takes hold, it cannot be cured as long as the user enemies, if possible.
remains attuned.
Beastmaster’s Bindings
These brass bracers first appeared thirty years ago
amidst death bouts with terrifying beasts in Melek’s
gladiatorial arenas. Beastmaster Cencia rose to
fame on account of her exotic creatures, only to
die in disgrace after being burnt to death by
Nydissian inquisitors. Official records indicate the
bindings are under lock and key in Osk, but recent
sightings in the Argosan lake cities suggest
otherwise.
Attunement takes 1d4 weeks except by Rangers,

Barbarians and Psions who require 1d4 rounds.
Once attuned, the user grows more bestial in
appearance: appears shaggier and more unkempt,
likes to sniff the air to “get the scent” of things,
prone to making a low growl when suspicious of
Attunement benefits are as follows: someone, etc (treat as a minor madness). These
traits reverse over 1d4 months if attunement is
1. The cudgel causes terrible injuries (1d10 ended.
damage instead of 1d6).
2. On a natural 20 attack roll, the Bane
claims the soul of the target if human, elf, 1. The user is never targeted by normal
dwarf or halfling (automatic death, a PC animals (not dire or giant versions) except
may make a Luck (Will) save to be to defend themselves. Additionally, the
reduced to zero hp instead). user cannot be tracked by livings creatures
unless she wishes to be tracked.
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2. Once per week, the user may spend an
action to affix one bracer to a mortal
animal (requires an attack roll at
disadvantage if the creature resists). The
bracers magically resize themselves to fit
the target. If both bindings are applied, the
target is subject to Monstrous Subjugation
as long as the bands remain on (no save,
HD limit up to 1.5 x PC level applies).
The bands may only be removed by the
user, or if the target dies (the bindings fall
off). If the user voluntarily removes the
bindings, the target dies.
3. Once per month the user may take 1. The chained censer may be wielded as a
complete control of a bound creature by (magical) flail, and once per week, the user
possessing its body for up to 1d6 x 10 may spend an action to invoke Enduring
minutes. Whilst doing so, the user’s own Radiance (centred on the thurible).
body slips into a comatose state. The user
may spend an action to end the 2. Once per month, the user may spend an
possession, reawakening in their own action to cause the smoky incense to
body at the start of the next round. If the coalesce into 2d4 ghostly acolytes (as Call
animal’s body is killed whilst the user Forth Simulacra IV, use Ogre stats). The
inhabits it, the user loses 1d6 Will and acolytes remain for up to 2d6 minutes
reawakens as above. before dissipating.
3. Once per month, the user may spend an

Black Anvil Censer action to cause the incense smoke to form
This intricate bronze censer bears a black anvil (or a misty dome that keeps enemies at bay
perhaps altar) icon of a long dead cult, coupled (as Bane of Mortals).
with long chains. Reports suggest the thurible first
emerged from the Lost Roads of Dol-Karok; a Book of Doors
chance relic found by miners searching out new This leather bound tome is decorated with jade
veins. Shortly thereafter the object was sold to a icons, first discovered (or perhaps created) by the
private collector in Northgate, who in turn passed earliest of Wodon’s magisters (deity of knowledge,
away in a terrible house fire. The censer has not justice, art, wisdom). Studying the book is said to
been seen since. open not only the windows to one’s soul, but also
one’s future.
Attunement takes 1d4 weeks except by Cultists
and Monks who require 1d4 minutes. Invoking Attunement requires 1d4 months, during which
any of the censer’s magical abilities requires time the user must be sequestered away most days
incense burning within it. Over time an attuned of the week to concentrate on the book’s secret
user develops a special respect for prayer and learnings. Once attuned, the user begins to
ritualistic introspection. experience unexpected visions of the past and
future, sometimes intruding on the present (treat
Attunement benefits are as follows: as an incurable minor madness).
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Attunement benefits are as follows: might require a Will check from time to time (treat
as a minor madness). This effect fades if
1. The user permanently gains 1 level or a attunement is ended.
Unique Feature (user’s choice). Once
read, the book vanishes, reappearing in Attunement benefits are as follows:
1d10 x 100 years in a place of lost
knowledge. 1. Once per week, the user may spend an
action to invoke A Wisp Unseen.
Additionally, the boots come with a
silvered knife that always reappears in the
boot’s sheath at the end of the user’s turn
if thrown or otherwise parted with.

action to cause the boots to sprout leafy
wings, gaining a flying speed of 90 ft for
2d6 minutes.
Brands of Tang Yindo

These seven enchanted tattoos were inked by the
Tang Yindo (Bronze Cabal), a septet of Shenzu
psions from the late Second Age (the only
recorded psionic brotherhood of the period).
With the death of each member, the tattoos
2. After the book vanishes, the user develops passed to another, persisting from person to
a final residual power. Once only, the user person throughout the eras.
may spend an action to turn back time up
to 10 minutes per level. Using this power
automatically triggers a roll on the DDM
table, and the user no longer experiences
chronomantic visions.
Boots of Solitude
These leather boots have an oak motif, decorated
with several green garnets, and were enchanted by
a reclusive wizard who died among the Sunstone
Ranges. When the magician passed, his body was
eaten by skorn, and the boots discarded into one
of the many rivers that eventually flow into Lake
Argos.
Attunement takes 1d4 weeks except by Rogues,

Monks, Rangers and Magic Users who require 1d4
days. Once attuned, the user develops an aversion
to crowds, preferring quiet solitude. At the GM’s
option, attending parties and similar gatherings
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Each tattoo magically preserves the corpse bearing spend an action to invoke Sight Beyond
it, and is instantly transferred to the next living Sight or Echo of Days.
creature to touch the body. Roll 1d6 to determine
where the tattoo settles on the new host: (i) face, 7. Sun Empress: the user’s Cha increases by
(ii) neck, (iii) shoulders and upper arms, (iv) chest 2 (max 19), and once every 1d4 days may
and back, (v) both forearms, (vi) both calves. spend an action to invoke Gaze of
Beguilement or Soothing Edict.
Attunement takes 1d4 weeks except by Psions or
Monks who require 1d4 rounds. Once complete
the tattoo is permanent until the host dies (cannot
be removed with mortal magic short of a
Forbidden Wish).
Unarmed attacks and any weapon wielded by the

attuned count as magical. Additional attunement
benefits depend on the particular tattoo; roll 1d8
(reroll 8’s):
1. Blood Lotus: the user’s Str increases by 2

(max 19), and once every 1d4 days may
spend an action to invoke Witchblade or
Body Symmetry (p.66).
2. Spirit’s End: the user’s Will increases by 2

(max 19), and once every week may spend
an action to evoke Psionic Scream (but no
attribute loss).
3. Black Owl: the user’s Perc increases by 2

(max 19), and once every 1d4 days may
spend an action to invoke Inescapable Briar Lord’s Plate
Unmasking or Nightcrawler’s Boon (lasts This aged cuirass and pair of shoulder pauldrons
1d6 x 10 minutes instead of 2d6 hours). are clearly battle worn, with split gold edging and
chipped thorn motifs. The plate may be worn as
4. Wheeling Stars: the user’s Dex increases part of medium or heavy armour. Forged just a few
by 2 (max 19), and once per month may generations ago for the seventh son of the noble
spend an action to Dimension Door. Blackbriars, the armour’s enchanter is unknown.
The suit was lost in the war against Kadimos sixty
5. Tiger Heart: the user’s Con increases by 2 years earlier.
(max 19), and once every week may spend
an action to mimic the Monk Technique Attunement takes 1d4 weeks except by Fighters
Mind over Matter or Purity of Self. who require 1d4 rounds. Once attuned, the user
develops a growing hatred for Nydissians and an
6. Jade Mountain: the user’s Int increases by inclination for bloodshed (treat as a moderate
2 (max 19), and once every week may madness, incurable as long as the user remains
attuned).
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conjured the brooch for a desperate mortal; a
“gift” part boon, part curse.
Attunement takes 1d4 rounds. Over the next few

weeks, the user develops unsightly boils around
the area where the brooch is first affixed. Each
month the boils move to another location, roll
1d8: (i) face, (ii) neck, (iii) torso, (iv) hand, (v) arm,
(vi) foot, (vii) leg, (viii) genitals. The boils are
incurable as long as the user remains attuned.
Anyone physically interacting with the user risks
contracting the boils (once only, the boils form
around the area touched, and last 1d6 months. A
Luck (Con) check resists).
1. Once every 1d4 days, the user may spend

Attunement benefits are as follows: an action to transform into a cockroach
(non-flying variety, treat as Sudden
1. The user reduces all damage suffered by Transmogrification).
2 points (before halving for Ferocious
Rage or other damage reduction). 2. Once per week, the user may taint a
touched creature or object with a disease
2. Once every 1d4 days, the user may spend or parasite of their choosing (no initial
an action to cause the armour to sprout a save, LFG p.123). The user is immune.
vine of thorns that twists around the user’s
weapon (or fist). The weapon counts as 3. Once per month, the user may spend an
magical, cannot be disarmed, causes 2d6 action to cause a horde of biting, stinging
insects to surge out of their throat (treat as
damage (exploding on 6s), and increases
Creeping Doom). Invoking this effect
the user’s critical range by 1. The effect automatically triggers a DDM effect, and
lasts 2d6 rounds. the user’s boils spread across their whole
body for a month.
3. Once per month, after the user kills a
sapient creature, they may spend 1d4
minutes covering the corpse with prickly
vines. At the end of the process 3d6
Spriggans emerge. The monsters follow
the user’s orders (requires an action) for
4d6 hours, then immediately decompose.
Clasp of the Plague Demon

This fine cooper brooch is fashioned in the
likeness of a cockroach, decorated with some
small, light blue aquamarines. Legend tells that the
demon Neb-Shr-Gmog, Tiller of Plagues,
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Coil of the Worm
This compact coil of pasty coloured, grey striped
rope stretches up to 60 ft long, wrapped at both
ends. Fashioned from the silk of a giant silkworm,
the rope was enchanted by a long dead skorn exile.
Imbued with the beastman’s loathing for “soft”
races, the rope is a potent weapon and tool, but
difficult to control.
Attunement takes 1d4 weeks, except by half-skorn

who require 1d4 minutes. When invoking any of
the rope’s powers, those lacking skorn blood must
make a Will check. If failed, the rope refuses to
co-operate, instead causing the user to roll on the
Dark & Dangerous Magic table. Attunement 3. Once every 1d4 days, the user may spend
benefits are as follows: an action to animate and command the
rope for 1d6 minutes (treat as Infuse
1. The rope cannot be broken, cut, or burnt. Animus).
Extremely heavy loads, or creatures with
Str 19+ may “stretch” the rope (for 4. Once only, the user may spend an action
example to break free of it), but will not to transform the rope into a Purple Worm
sever it. (LFG p.210). The worm is ravenous and
requires an action and Will check each
2. Once every week, the user may cause all round to direct it, otherwise it becomes
ropes within 20 ft to snap or untie (no uncontrolled for the duration. The
action). transformation lasts 1d6 x 10 minutes,
after which the rope falls dormant for
10d10 years.
Cowl of the North

This fleecy brown cloak has grey furred shoulders,
a deep cowl, and a metal clasp with a kraken icon.
Carried to the Midlands across the Boreal Sea, the
Cowl was a gift from Yirig the Black to Drar
Norrvak. It was lost years later amid the Siltwater
Isles, when the raider’s vessel was sunk by a pair of
Argosan warships.
Attunement takes 1d4 weeks except by Varnori

and sailors who require 1d4 rounds. Once
attuned, the user slowly converts to worship of the
Deep One, the slumbering god of the inky depths.
Ending attunement allows the user to break off
their devotion over time (as a moderate madness).
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swallowing it beneath the Sunstone Ranges. When
the Queen’s head finally fell, both it and her
accursed headpiece vanished.
Attunement takes 1d4 months except by Magic

Users and Cultists who require 1d4 weeks. During
this time the user begins to hear Belidbarazûl’s
voice from beyond the grave, offering camaraderie
and wise counsel (treat as a severe madness,
incurable as long as the Crown remains attuned).
Once attuned, the Crown may take any shape
(helmet, circlet, head cowl, etc).
1. The user learns two random spells

(determine as if a scroll), which they may
Attunement benefits are as follows: cast once per adventure.
1. While wearing the cloak, the user is 2. The user forms a direct connection with
immune to cold damage (magical or the Veil. Once every week, they may
otherwise), and once per month, may spend an action to unleash an
transform into heavy mist (no action, as abomination within 30 ft (treat as DDM
Cradle of Formlessness, but movement entry 11; ie the monster is uncontrolled).
20 ft). Using this power increases the user’s
DDM tally by 3 points.
2. While wearing the cloak, once per week,
the user may spend an action to transform 3. Once per month, the user may spend an
into a white coloured wolf or owl (as action to invoke the Magus Queen’s fury
Sudden Transmogrification, but lasts up (as Word of Ending).
to 2d6 hours).
4. At this level of attunement, the user may
Crown of Belidbarazûl assume other forms (as Sudden
Worn by the first, and last, Magus Queen of Transmogrification, requires an action).
Argosa, the Crown of Belidbarazûl is a relic of the This power may be used at will, but each
Second Age; a golden coronet with curling wings transformation drains a level from the
and a tapered spire. Before the Queen was user until the end of the adventure. After
executed by her own people, Belidbarazûl’s 1d6 uses, Belidbarazûl attempts to possess
sorcery all but erased the city of Westrun, the user’s flesh, requiring a Luck (Will)
5.
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save at disadvantage. If failed, the user’s believed stolen and circulating in Melek’s brutal
soul is permanently banished, and the underworld.
Magus Queen lives again in a new body. If
the save is successful, the Crown vanishes Attunement takes 1d4 weeks except by Fighters
for 1d100 + 500 years. and Barbarians who require 1d4 rounds. Once
attuned, the user grows proficient in Nydissian, but
Cyldimere, Huntress of Men may no longer speak their native tongue (they
This yew bow with a thorn motif was gifted to the understand it, but cannot utter it). Ending
elves by the Bruhga of Still Dreams. Made for a attunement ends this effect.
huntress of the First Age, the bow has taken the
lives of countless humanoids, humans foremost
among them. A relic of the Unseelie realm,
Cyldimere cannot be drawn against an elf, fey or
natural beast.
Attunement takes 1d4 weeks except by elves who

require 1d4 rounds. Over time the bearer
becomes a strict vegetarian and no longer sleeps,
instead entering a restful trance (as elf, LFG p.14).
1. Once every 1d4 days, the user may fire an

elemental arrow (fire, lightning, frost, etc)
causing 5d6 extra damage on a hit, and
possibly causing an elemental effect
(GM’s call, but for example setting the
area on fire, freezing water solid, etc).
2. Arrows fired from Cyldimere seek the

hearts of men (cause critical hits against Attunement benefits are as follows:
humanoids on an 18+ attack roll).
1. Once every 1d4 days, after being hit by a
3. Once per week, the user may spend an melee weapon attack, the user may negate
action to vanish (as A Wisp Unseen). the attack by catching the weapon in the
gauntlet and disarming their foe (no
4. Once per week, the user may commune action, giant sized weapons are immune).
with surrounding plant life (as Heed the
Silent Forest). 2. Once per week, the user may use the
gauntlet to crush a creature or item.
Denetrix Gauntlet Objects are automatically destroyed
This single steel gauntlet bears the scorpion sigil of (magical objects are immune). Creatures
Denetrix, a Nydissian gladiator stable famed for its suffer 4d6 damage and a broken bone
many successes in the Empire’s arenas. Last seen injury (generally arm or leg, per the
in the Ogorien Fighting Pits, the gauntlet is Injuries & Setbacks table; a successful hit
is required).
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3. Once per month, the user may render a
creature senseless with a powerful punch
(requires a successful attack, no save, the
target must have lower HD than PC level).
The target regains consciousness in 1d6 x
10 minutes.
Duskers’ Vest
This black leather cuirass was cut from the hide of
an elder cloaker, marked with a moon sigil and
sewn with numerous secret pockets. It may be
worn as light armour or as part of a set of medium
armour. Used for centuries by assassins of the
enigmatic Duskers, the armour entered general
circulation after a botched murder attempt in
Crow’s Keep.
Attunement takes 1d4 weeks except by Rogues

who require 1d4 rounds. During this time the user
finds themselves drawn to profitable criminal
activities such as robbery, black market fencing,
and fraud. At the GM’s option, resisting such Attunement benefits are as follows:
opportunities might require a Will check from
time to time (treat as a minor madness). Ending 1. Once every 1d4 days, the user may draw a
attunement ends this effect. useful item from one of the vest’s secret
compartments (treat as Pilfer Pouch, LFG
p.45).
2. Once per week, the user may invoke a

chameleonic effect, gaining advantage on
stealth checks, and allowing the user to
hide in plain sight. The effect lasts 2d6
minutes.
3. Once per month, the user may merge

their physical body with their shadow (no
action). Whist in two dimensional shadow
form, they must move along surfaces, but
may slip beneath doors, between cracks,
etc. Further, they may merge into larger
shadows indistinguishably, and are
immune to non-magical weapons (except
those of cold iron). The effect lasts up to
2d6 minutes. The user may end the effect
early by spending an action.
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Fangs of the Unflinching Mother
This silvered shortsword has a snake head
pommel encrusted with emerald eyes. Forged by
the serpentmen of the Second Age, the blade was
empowered by the snake goddess and the Nest
Beyond the Stars. Like the Scaled Ones
themselves, there have been no reports of the
blade in the current era.
Attunement takes 1d4 months. Once attuned, the

user’s canines and tongue enlarge; not enough to
notice with a casual glance, but close inspection
reveals the abnormality (Perc check, perhaps
opposed by a Cha (Deception) roll). If attunement
is ended, these effects revert.
1. By spending a Reroll die (no action), the

user may clone the shortsword into two
weapons. The cloned weapon lasts 2d6
rounds, and may be given to another if Flail of Vrul-Agmorok
desired. If Two Weapon Fighting with This ancient flail dates from the First Age, a gift to
both shortswords, the user does not suffer primitive thralls of the demon Vrul-Agmorok the
disadvantage on their extra attack. Only Fleshfeaster. Fashioned to strike terror into the
one cloned weapon may exist at a time. wielder’s foes, the bronze chain ends in a human
skull, marked with runic scrawl and rusted spikes.
an action to coat one or both shortswords Attunement takes 1d4 minutes. Once attuned, the
in a random poison (roll 1d20 on the user appears normal but becomes susceptible to
Poison Traps table LFG p.235). The bestial urges when seriously threatened. The first
poison lasts until the next successful strike time the user is injured by a critical hit in a combat,
or 2d6 rounds, whichever occurs first. a Will check is required to avoid rolling on the
Monstrous Instincts table (p.25). Once attuned,
3. Once per week, the user may spend an the user cannot willingly end attunement, but
action to attempt to seize control of a physically separating from the weapon for 1d12
reptilian creature (treat as Monstrous months ends the sorcerous connection (and bestial
Subjugation, but no HD limit, and the effects).
target must follow the user’s orders
without question, even if suicidal). Attunement benefits are as follows:
4. Once per month, the user may spend an 1. Upon being Staggered, or when reduced
action to transform into a Giant Serpent to zero hp, the user may make an
(treat as Sudden Transmogrification, but immediate melee attack against everyone
12 HD, Bite 2d8 + poison, and the effect in reach.
lasts 2d6 minutes).
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Attunement takes 1d4 weeks except by Rogues
and Artificers who require 1d4 rounds. Over time
the user develops a covetous streak and an
inclination for thievin’. The GM may call for an
occasional Will check to resist opportunities for
illegal gains (treat as a moderate madness). This
side effect dwindles over time if attunement ends.
1. Once every 1d4 days, the wearer may

spend an action to issue purple gas from
their outstretched palms, putting targets to
sleep in a 15 ft radius (as Insidious
Slumber, the user is immune).
2. The gloves reveal hidden pockets (one in

each glove). Once per week (per glove)
anything hidden inside (up to the size of a
2. Once every 1d4 days, on a successful hit, card deck) cannot be found by anyone
the user may cause the flail to lengthen other than the user. Magic short of
and bind the target’s arms or legs for 2d6 Wodon’s Eye fails to detect anything.
rounds (a Luck (Dex) save resists). Giant
sized creatures are immune. 3. Once per month, the user may spend an
action to perform a series of fine
3. Once per week, on a critical hit, the user gesticulations to transform into an object
may cause the flail to smash the target’s for 2d6 minutes. The object may be as
skull in of shower of flesh and gore (no small as a knife to as large as dining table,
save unless the target has more HD than and allows for a degree of mobility (as
the user, in which case a Luck save resists). Infuse Animus, the user retains their
senses, mental attributes, and hp). The
4. Once per month, the user may choose not user may end the effect at any time (no
to resist the flail’s Monstrous Instincts action).
effect and roll 1d4 on the table (instead of
1d6). The user then gains Str 22 and 50%
magic resistance for 2d6 rounds.
Gloves of Jin Zhou

These supple gloves with a fox icon once belonged
to the infamous smuggler Jin Zhou, who sailed the
dangerous waters between western Shenzu, the
three Lake Cities, and northern Vorngard. Zhou
died in a dockside brawl thirty years ago over
gambling debts, his body dumped somewhere in
the harbour. What became of his gloves is
unknown.
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Gnar Sumek Placing the stone against a damaged body part
This plain looking leather sling has a mysterious causes it to magically affix, growing a stony eye, ear,
blood red rune painted on the outside of its pouch. or limb substitute in 1d6 days. Attunement is
Fashioned by an ancestor of the Burnt Ones tribe, instantaneous and permanently increases the
the outcast employed it to kill her former chieftain host’s DDM tally by 1. The user has compete
before vanishing into the wilds. Skalds of the High control over the prosthesis (negating injury
Plains still sing of the dread shaman and her penalties) except when fighting goblinoids or fey,
infamous weapon, dubbing it Gnar Sumek (“stone at which time the graft stops functioning for 4d6
curse”). hours.
Attunement takes 1d4 days except by Thuels,

Cultists, Monks, Rangers and Barbarians who
require 1d4 minutes. Once attuned, the user
comes to despise thuels and other “primitive”
cultures. At the GM’s option, Will checks might
be required to refrain from comments or conduct
offending such persons (treat as an incurable
moderate madness). If attunement is ended this
resentment fades in 1d4 weeks.
1. Once every 1d4 days, the user may fire a

stone that enlarges to boulder size before
it strikes, causing 5d6 damage.
2. Once per week, by twirling the sling about

one’s head, the user gains limited flight for
up to 2d6 minutes (as Wings of the
Starless Abyss, self only, may be turned
on/off as an action for the duration).

action to invoke Bestial Communion or
Heed the Silent Forest. Attunement benefits are as follows:
4. Once per month, the user may spend an Arm:

action to invoke Mask of the Wilderlands.
1. The user’s Strength score increases by 2
Graft of Menethorii (max 19), and items held in that hand
Crafted by primeval Druvtog (forest goblins) and cannot be disarmed.
enchanted by a coven of hags, the Graft of
Menethorii is a grey, palm sized runestone that 2. Once per week, the user may detach the
transforms into a replacement for a lost organ or limb, which animates of its own accord,
appendage. controllable by the user within line of sight
(as Infuse Animus).
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Eye: Leg:
1. The user’s Perception score increases by 1. The user’s AC increases by 1, and once
2 (max 19), and they cannot be blinded by every 1d4 days, the user may leap up to 30
bright light. ft in any direction.
2. Once every 1d4 days, the user may see 2. Once per week, the user may stomp their
through walls (treat as Artificer Xray foot on the ground to unleash a wave of
Goggles). force, or shatter an object with a kick (as
Thunderous Invocation).
3. Once every six months, the user may
spend an action to fire a disintegrating Herald of Ssu Rahda
beam at a single target (as Veridian Ray of As suggested by this brass shield’s reptilian stylings,
Unmaking). the Herald of Ssu Rahda was forged by the dracor
at the turning of the First Age, bound by sorceries
Ear: only a dragon could contain. Entrusted to the
reptile champion Sossk’Vithra, legend suggests the
1. The user’s Perception score increases by Herald was buried with her in a remote tomb in
2 (max 19), and they cannot be deafened the Sunstone Ranges.
by loud noises.
Attunement takes 2d6 days except by Fighters,
2. Once every 1d4 days, the user gains Barbarians and Rangers who require 2d6 rounds.
echolocation like a bat for 2d6 rounds (no Once attuned, the user turns sterile and cold
action). blooded over the next 1d4 months (if attunement
is broken off during this time, the effects are
3. Once per week, the user may spend an reversible, otherwise they are permanent).
action to invoke a field of silence, centred Additionally, the user develops a powerful
on themselves (as Globe of Silent arrogant streak (treat as a serious madness, LFG
Contemplation). p.164 entry 3). This last trait abates over time if
attunement is ended.
1. Whilst armed with the shield, the user

may spend an action and two Reroll dice
to breathe a 5 ft cone of fire, acid, lightning
or poison gas, causing 4d8 damage (Luck
(Dex) save for half).
2. Once per week, whilst armed with the

shield, the user may spend an action to
emit a dragon’s roar. Creatures of 7 HD
or less must make a Will check or flee in
terror for 2d6 rounds or until out of sight.
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d100 CHEST EFFECT
throw the shield into the air (requires an
action) to transform it into a wyvern. The Vanishment: The user is sucked into the
monster follows the user’s orders but is chest, which disappears with an audible
subject to Monstrous Instincts (p.25). The 1-2 “pop”. The chest and user return in 1d4
wyvern reverts to shield form if reduced to minutes. The user has no memory of
what occurred whilst gone.
zero hp or after 1d6 x 10 minutes.
Healing Motes: Motes of light flitter out
of the chest, filling a 30 ft radius. Living
3-4
creatures within range instantly heal all hit
point damage.
Glitter Ghost: The user transmutes into a
5-6
glittery ghost (as Cradle of Formlessness).
Arcane Disjunction: No magic functions
7-8 in a 100 ft radius around the chest for 4d6
hours (including the chest).
Safety Golem: A Stone Golem emerges
from the chest. It attempts to (a) keep the
user safe, and (b) prevent the user from
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exposing themselves to danger (whether
they want to or not). The golem returns
to the chest after 1d4 minutes.
Rat Swarm: Hundreds of rats pour out of
the chest, attacking anything edible (as
11-12
1d3+1 Rat Swarms). After 2d6 rounds,
Holgrim’s Chest any surviving swarm(s) return to the chest.
This eight inch wooden chest is bound in cold Aberrant Worm: A colossal worm pokes
iron, with archaic runes running along the top. The its head out of the chest and attempts to
wooden surface is heavily aged and uneven, with a 13-14 swallow the user (50%) or nearby enemy
simple clasp. The chest always feels heavy, and of the user’s choosing (50%), then
rattles if shaken, as if something is inside. withdraws next round (as Purple Worm).
Dread Travellers: Eight Shades spring
from the chest, one moving in each
Holgrim’s Chest (as it came to be known, named
15-16 compass direction. They attack any
after the outlaw last known to possess it), is a creature in their path until destroyed
genuine relic of the First Age, so old its magic is (they ignore the user).
now malfunctioning, or perhaps shifting. Instant Jungle: Thick, rubbery vines
Whatever purpose the chest originally served has spring from the chest, filling a 10 ft
been lost. diameter. The vines continue to grow for
2d6 rounds, increasing the diameter by
Wonderous and terrible, the relic’s power is 17-18 10 ft each round. The chest cannot be
unpredictable but available to any bold enough to closed until the vines finish growing.
Moving through the vines is difficult (as
lift the lid (no attunement required). Opening the
Strands of Ensnarement, but the vines are
chest requires an action (with both hands), and permanent).
triggers a roll on the effects table below. The chest Dark Seed: A Doppelganger of the user
functions up to 1d3 times per day. Its potent but (50%) or a random enemy (50%)
unstable dweomer increases the user’s DDM tally 19-20 emerges from chest. The monster wishes
by 2 with each activation. to kill and replace the original, but may
flee until a better opportunity presents
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itself. The Doppelganger lasts 1d12 The effect lasts 1d4 minutes, after which
months or until destroyed. both creatures suffer a serious madness.
Eldritch Wall: A magical wall springs Voidfrost: The chest unleashes a blast of
outwards from the chest in a straight line. 41-42 deadly frost (as Blast of Frozen Ruin, 9th
21-22 Roll 1d4: (i) Veil of the Balor , (ii) Wall of level).
the White Wastes , (iii) Hedge of Twisting Brain Rend: A psychic scream shrieks
Thorns , (iv) Tide of Iron. from the chest. All creatures within 20 ft
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Disembodied Eye: A one ft diameter must resist a Feeblemind spell (user
floating, disembodied eye emerges from immune).
23-24 the chest. The first creature to touch the Riches: Gold coins equal to 2d6 x 100 gp
eye may control it (as Sight Beyond Sight, 45-46
pour out of the chest onto the ground.
but not invisible). Undead Beacon: 2d6 corpses closest to
Trick or Treat? A large sack, pouch or the chest (unlimited range) animate as
satchel drops from the chest. The item 47-48 Zombies. There is a 50% chance the
25-26
might contain treasure (75% 1 x zombies seek to kill the user, 50% the
Valuables) or is a Mimic (25%). user controls them).
Geyser: Random liquid surges out of the Solar Flare: A blast of dazzling sunlight
chest like a firehose up to 50 ft for 1d20 flares from the chest, blinding creatures in
rounds (roll 1d4: (i) pitch, (ii) ale, (iii) 49-50
27-28 a 20 ft cone for 1d3 rounds (user is
water, (iv) acid causing 3d6 damage per immune, Luck (Con) save resists).
round). The chest cannot be closed until Inner Child: The user’s 5 year old self
the effect ends. emerges from the chest. The child
Echo Through Time: The chest remains for 1d4 days, then crawls back
disgorges any single object the user has into the chest, never to return. Killing the
29-30 previously held (user’s choice, may 51-52
child kills the user, but as long as the child
include expended magical items such as lives, the user cannot die (auto succeeds
potions, scrolls, etc). on All Dead or Mostly Dead checks).
Glimpse the Mad God: A horrifying The user instinctively knows this.
vision emerges; all creatures within sight Vacuum: The chest sucks the oxygen
31-32 must make a Luck (Will) save or gain a from the air in a 50 ft radius for 1d12
moderate madness and lose their next 53-54 rounds. Creatures in the area count as
action cowering in fear. suffocating. The chest cannot be moved
Toll of Mortals: All living things within 20 or closed until the effect ends.
ft have some of their lifeforce drawn into Handy: 1d3+1 man sized, disembodied
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the chest (instantly age 2d10 years, (Luck hands exit the chest, which the user may
(Will) save for half). 55-56 control (as Hand of the Void, but visible,
Strange Mutterings: A grinding voice and may issue commands to all hands
emanates from the chest, speaking a with a single action).
35-36 riddle, warning, curse or other message Fiery Doom: A ball of flame shoots out of
(GM decides) in a language only the user 57-58 the chest up to 30 ft and explodes (as Gift
understands. of the Fiery Furnace, 10th level).
Null Gravity: Gravity is suspended in a 60 Flock of Chests: 3d6 baby chests fly out
37-38 ft radius of the chest. The effect lasts 1d4 59-60 of the original chest to attack the user’s
rounds. enemies (as Infuse Animus).
Fused: The chest, user, and closest living Conclave of Wind & Sky: A supernatural
creature merge together, half of each weather event immediately occurs (if
39-40 creature forming one side of the whole 61-62 indoors, limited to the current room or
with the chest in the centre (no save). building). As Control Weather, but
Doing anything requires a Will check. randomise all effects.
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Elemental Echo: The chest transforms Boom Box: Another chest, smaller but
63-64 into fire, ice, acid, sand or smoke. It otherwise identical to the original,
reverts to normal form in 1d4 hours. appears inside the relic. Opening the
83-84
Stolen Hearts: Living creatures within 15 smaller chest causes it to explode in a
ft of the box (including the user) have frenzy of lightning strikes (as Stormlord’s
their hearts ripped from their bodies and Vengeance).
flung into the chest (instant death, Luck Thunderstruck: A peal of thunder booms
65-66
(Con) save resists). If the user survives, 85-86 from the chest (as Thunderous
they gain 1 level for each heart consumed Invocation).
by the box (until the end of the current Puddingmorph: The chest morphs into
adventure). ooze and covers the user, transforming
Darkness: Impenetrable darkness floods them into a Black Pudding (no save, as
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out of the chest (as Place of Perfect Sudden Transmogrification, but the
Night). The darkness moves with the user’s personality is substituted with the
67-68
chest, which may be opened and closed pudding’s). The effect lasts 1d4 minutes.
while the effect persists. When closed, Contagion: Foul, pestilent gas wafts from
the darkness dissipates. the chest, filling a 20 ft radius. Anyone in
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Dust to Dust: An emerald green beam the area contracts a random disease
69-70 projects out of the chest (as Veridian Ray (Luck (Con) save resists).
of Unmaking). Tentacles: 1d6 x 20 ft tentacles lash out
Memory Thief: The user’s memories of from the chest, crushing targets chosen by
71-72 the last 24 hours are stolen by the chest the user (attack roll at +6, 2d6 damage).
(forget all details, no save). Tentacles that hit continue to crush their
91-92
Darkening: Small flames within 30 ft of target (auto damage each round, Str
the chest (candles, torches, lanterns, etc) contest vs Str 19 to break free). Tentacles
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are drawn into the chest and that miss, or lose their prey, withdraw
extinguished. back into the chest.
Soul Swap: The user’s mind occupies the Recalcitrant Relic: Try as the user might,
chest which animates (as Infuse Animus), the chest refuses to open (action wasted),
and a random spirit of the Void possesses instead making an odd creaking sound
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the PC (roll 1d3: (i) fey, (ii) demon, (iii) (almost like chuckling). The user may
alien). The spirit cannot directly harm the attempt to open the chest again next
PC’s body. The effect lasts 1d4 hours. round if they wish.
Smog: A thick smog flows from the chest Imprisoned: A single creature within 60 ft
to fill a 50 ft radius, causing disadvantage that the user is pointing the chest towards
on perception related checks, and a 33% 95-96 is sucked into it (user’s choice, no save).
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miss chance. There is a 50% chance the The victim is released the next time the
smog also imposes Insidious Slumber. chest is opened.
The smog dissipates in 1d4 hours. Oblivion: A 1 ft jet black sphere looms
Transposition: The user and a random out of the chest, and moves directly ahead
enemy (or if no enemies, random NPC, 20 ft. Anything touching the sphere is
79-80 or else PC) instantly swap positions. 97-98 sucked into it and utterly annihilated
Possession of the chest switches to the (Luck (Dex) save to avoid). The sphere
other character. hovers in place for a further 1d3 rounds
Herald of Soliri: A swarm of flies, bees, before floating back into the chest.
locusts, butterflies, cicadas, or other small Wandering Appendage: A random body
winged insects fly out of the chest, swirl part of the user tears free and leaps into
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about the user in a majestic way, then 99- the chest (roll 1d6): (i) hand, (ii) foot, (iii)
disperse. The user permanently gains 1 100 eye, (iv) ear, (v) nose, (vi) tongue. Apply
Luck (once only). the appropriate entry from the Injuries &
Setbacks table. After 1d6 days, the
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appendage crawls out of the chest Attunement benefits are as follows:
(battered and dusty, as if returning from a
great journey) and sheepishly reattaches 1. The user is immune to cold damage
to the user.
(magical or otherwise). Once per week,
the user may spend an action to attack
foes with a hail of deadly frost (as Blast of
Frozen Ruin, 8th Level).
2. Once per month, the user may sound the

horn to summon a Snow Elemental (as
Summon Primordial Guardian, use
Water Elemental stats).

sound the horn for 1d4 hours to summon
fog, torrential rain, a blizzard, or similar
cold, horrible weather (as Conclave of
Wind & Sky).
Horn of Karagoss
Created by the Frost Giants of Varn Karagoss Jagerfell, the Moonsword
(Midlands p.205), this enchanted horn was crafted This razor sharp rapier with a moonstone pommel
from a mammoth’s tusk. The horn is burnished to is famous for being the weapon of legendary
a pearly grey, gold clasps inlaid with tracings of freebooter Lund Crawjack. Originally enchanted
blue topaz. The horn intrinsically alters size to centuries ago for a private collector in Crow’s
match the user. Binding the merciless cold and Keep, the blade makes frequent appearances in all
biting winds of the White Drifts, the horn is no manner of treasure seeking tales. Urban legend
instrument for old men. suggests the Moonsword was last seen in the sewers
of Northgate, spirited away by a pack of half men,
Attunement takes 1d4 months, during which the half vermin monstrosities.
user grows four inches taller, develops an aversion
to warmth (feels uncomfortable), and a silver Attunement takes 1d4 months except by Bards
streak in their hair or beard. Using any of the and Rogues who require 1d4 rounds. Once
horn’s powers requires an action and Con check. attuned, the user becomes increasingly partial to
If unsuccessful, the horn fails to function properly acts of bravery and bravado, particularly where
and saps the user’s strength (lose 1d3 Str, Con or members of the opposite sex are concerned (might
Dex; determine randomly). The user may try again require a Will check to resist the occasional
next turn, if they wish. opportunity; treat as an incurable moderate
madness). This inclination eventually fades if
attunement is ended.
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Attunement benefits are as follows: Attunement benefits are as follows:
1. Once every 1d4 days, while wielding the 1. Once every 1d4 days, after hitting a target
sword, the user may spend an action to with the knife, the user may sacrifice their
invoke one of the following spells: Lucent own lifeforce (an agonizing experience) to
Emanation (but moonlight), Sundering inflict extra damage. For each point of
Sign, Speaker of All Tongues or Shadows Con loss (user decides how much) the
& Dust. attack adds 1d10 damage (no save). Con
sacrificed in this way cannot be regained
2. Once per week, provided the sword is on by any means until the end of the
their person, the user may access their adventure.
Reroll Pool as many times as required (ie
not limited to one reroll) to perform an 2. Once per week, the user may touch a
especially flashy, ostentatious or target with the knife to draw out a sickness
flamboyant action and/or move. The or disease (may be part of an attack) and
Reroll Pool may be accessed even for store it in the weapon (the target is cured).
conduct that would not normally be At any future time, the user may transfer
applicable (eg an attack roll). the disease to another target by touching
them with the dagger (not necessarily an
3. Each month with the rising of the full “attack”, a Luck (Con) save resists).
moon, the sword generates a random spell
(use the Scroll tables) that is stored within
it. The user instinctively knows the nature
of the spell. While wielding the rapier, the
user may spend an action to unleash its
magic. If the stored spell is not used
before the next full moon, another takes it
place.
Knife of Baalec
This curved knife has a hilt made of dragon bone,
inscribed with litanies to Baalec, Lord of Crows (a
precursor god of the Second Age, later known as
Baal). Enchanted by Baalec exiles in their citadel
Ortu Menon, the knife was lost to a master thief
who infiltrated the stronghold to steal it. The relic
has never resurfaced.
Attunement takes 1d4 weeks except by Cultists,

Magic Users and Rogues who require 1d4 rounds. 3. Once per month, the user may touch the
Once attuned, the user never falls ill, and is blade to an object or creature (may be part
immune to disease, but may speak only in of an attack), instantly decaying it (living
whispers except when praising Baal (spell casting things shrivel and die, wood splinters,
remains possible). If attunement is ended, these metals rusts to pieces, paper turn to dust,
effects dwindle over 1d12 months. etc). Creatures gain a Luck (Will) save to
resist, magical objects are immune.
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1d6 FLASK EFFECT
Intoxication effect: Dark & Brooding.
The user gains +4 Str (max 19) for 2d6
1
rounds, as long as they mutter something
grim and menacing each round.
Intoxication effect: Delightfully Tipsy.
The user may invoke Gaze of Beguilement
2
up to 1d3 times. If they kiss the target, the
saving throw is made at disadvantage.
Intoxication effect: Slurred & Unstable.
The user becomes impossible to strike for
3 a brief time as they twist and turn like a
drunken master; melee and ranged attacks
automatically miss for 1d6 rounds.
Intoxication effect: Drowsy & Distractible.
The user may float at a movement rate of
4 20 ft for 1d6 x 10 minutes. If the user
adopts dancing movements, their speed
increases to 40 ft.
Intoxication effect: Loud & Obnoxious.
The user regenerates 1d12 hp per round
5 at the start of their turn for 2d6 rounds, as
Kurzog’s Flask long as they insult someone within earshot.
Named for one of the alcoholic drinks this bottle This effect ends if reduced to zero hp.
regularly dispenses, this 4 inch tin hip flask is Intoxication effect: Pale & Nauseas.
decorated with a bronze bird emblem. Fashioned The user is graced with good fortune for
2d6 rounds; advantage on all Luck rolls,
centuries ago for a wealthy drunkard, the flask’s 6
and may use their Reroll Pool on any roll.
original purpose was to keep the user happily At the end of the lucky period, the user
inebriated whilst enhancing their ability to charm, vomits for 1d3 rounds (uses their action).
dance, brawl, and gamble. Over the centuries, the
flask’s magic has skewed, becoming more
extreme.
Anyone may drink from the flask (no attunement

required), which always produces random alcohol
of some kind. Pouring the spirit into another
receptacle turns it to dust, and the flask ceases to
function for 2d6 hours.
Once per week, drinking from the flask may

produce a magical effect (roll 1d6 and see below).
The various intoxication conditions last 4d6 hours
(GM determines penalties, if any), after which the
PC falls asleep for 1d3 minutes. The character
may invoke the libation’s magical boon at any time
during the intoxication period (no action).
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Lash of the Elf Queen
This slender whip is cut from wyvern hide,
decorated with tiny barbs, and an orange topaz set
into the haft. Few tales recount the lash of the elf
queen Ninsorva, most renowned for her
enslavement of all sapient races within the boughs
of Cemorril (now known as the Wistwood) during
the dawn of the Second Age. The whip was lost
with the fall of the last elven kingdoms.
Attunement takes 1d4 months, except by fey who

require 1d4 rounds. Within days the user develops
a haughty, more ambitious streak, less content with
their place in the world (treat as elven personality
traits, LFG p.14). Ending attunement removes this
effect over 1d12 months.
1. On a critical hit, the whip tears off one of Attunement benefits are as follows:
the target’s limbs (no save, targets with 7+
HD are tripped or disarmed instead). 1. The wearer may sacrifice Reroll dice to
cast spells they know instead of expending
2. Once per month, by wrapping the whip spell uses. The number of Reroll dice
around one’s waist, the user fades from required is equal to the spell level plus one
sight and hearing (as A Wisp Unseen and (eg a 2nd level spell costs three Reroll dice).
Globe of Silent Contemplation, but only
the user is affected). 2. Once every 1d4 days, the user may change
the element of one magic effect to another
Leathers of Agmundr (eg from fire to frost, wind, stone, etc).
Ensorcelled two centuries ago by Runeseer
Agmundr, this surprisingly flexible leather armour 3. Once per week, the user may spend an
is imbued with incantations of elementalism, action to invoke Channel Lightning, Gift
doom and defiance. Exiled by the Council of of the Fiery Furnace, or Blast of Frozen
Varnor for crimes unspoken, the unaging warlock Ruin (at the user’s level or minimum
died forty winters past during a bulette ambush on caster level, whichever is higher).
the High Plains.
4. Once per month, upon being Staggered,
Attunement takes 2d6 weeks except by Magic the user may unleash an immediate
Users who require 2d6 days. Once attuned, the backlash against their attacker. For each
user finds their ability to sense magic improves point of Con the user gives up, the
dramatically (when attempting to sense magic LFG attacker suffers 1d10 elemental damage
p.83, they automatically succeed). This enhanced (no save, the user chooses the element).
connection to the Veil however also increases the Con points lost in this way cannot be
user’s starting DDM by 2 points. Both of these restored until the next Downtime period.
traits fade over 1d12 months if attunement ends.
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Light of Soliri
This enchanted light source takes three forms; a
cold iron lantern, a copper lamp, and a smokeless
oak torch. Each form bears the symbol of a tree
somewhere upon it. Blessed by the first druids of
Soliri (goddess of the sun, nature, weather), the
Light was created to inspire hope and fend off dark
forces. It was lost in the Second Age, when
humans were enslaved by the serpentmen.
Attunement takes 1d4 days, except by followers of

Soliri who require 1d4 rounds. Once attuned,
careful observation reveals that flowers and small
plants seem to buoy and turn to face the user if
they stand in one place long enough. Using the
Light’s powers requires an action, as does
switching it from one form to another. In any form,
the Light never runs out of fuel. 2. Once per week, the user may brandish the
torch to raise a wall of magical flame (as
Attunement benefits are as follows: Veil of the Balor at 8th level).
1. Once per week, the user may cause pure 3. Once only, the user may pray for aid from
sunlight to project from the lantern, the lamp and be granted a Forbidden
driving back or destroying nearby Wish. A Luck (Will) save is required (if
abominations (treat as Turning like a unsuccessful, the petition fails, and the
Cultist of the user’s level). user rolls on the Divine Rebuke table
instead). After attempting this power, the
Light vanishes, reappearing elsewhere in
the world in 2d10 years.
Many Splendored Cup

This silver chalice is chipped and marred, with
curious runes adorning the upper half. Some rare
texts suggest it was crafted for a prince of the
Second Age, to allow him to walk among his
people unnoticed (leading to his early demise).
Attunement takes 1d4 days, except by highborn

who require 1d4 minutes (additionally, users of
royal blood only trigger DDM effects on a natural
1). Any liquid the user pours into the cup
transmutes into cool white wine (putting the wine
into another receptacle, as opposed to drinking it,
reverts the liquid). Anytime the cup’s
transformative effects are invoked, there is a 20%
chance the user becomes intoxicated part way
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through the duration, and believes they are of royal items gain a Luck save to negate. Magical
descent (GM determines the details). items are immune.
Attunement benefits are as follows: 3. Once per month, the user may unleash a
death glare against a single living target
1. Once every day, the user may drink from within 20 ft (giant sized or smaller). The
the cup and command gates, doors, target must succeed on a Luck save or is
windows, etc to open (as Sundering Sign). instantly slain, curling up into a desiccated
husk. Invoking this ability automatically
2. Once every 1d4 days, the user may drink triggers a DMM effect.
from the cup to alter their appearance (as
Mantle of Many Faces).
3. Once every 1d4 months, the user may

drink from the cup to invoke a Sudden
Transmogrification effect.
Mask of the Golden One

This gold forged mask was crafted by the ancient
Suun at the height of their power in the Second
Age. Infused with blood magic, the mask belonged
to an elder warrior chief who used it to cow her
enemies into submission.
Attunement takes 1d4 weeks except by Barbarians

and Rangers, who require 1d4 rounds. Once
attuned, the user’s eyes, blood, and tears take on a Mirrors of Long Night
golden hue. Whilst wearing the mask, the user These twin, full body mirrors are 7 ft tall and 4 ft
may spend an action to project a magical gaze wide, edged in polished oak with moon, comet
attack (visible as a shimmering heat haze, clearly and spider web motifs. Created in past millennia
identifying the source). by a sect of Shennog cultists (goddess of night,
mystery, deceit and madness), the mirrors were
Attunement benefits are as follows: used by the order’s two great citadels to
communicate over vast distances. Eventually the
1. Once every 1d4 days, the user may project temples fell into ruin and the mirrors were lost,
a blast of subjugation (cone 30 ft long, 15 passing into legend.
ft base), causing targets to cower (50%
prostrate themselves on the ground, 50% Attunement takes 1d4 hours, except by Shennog
drop items and back away 10 ft). A Luck faithful who require 1d4 rounds. The mirrors are
(Will) save resists. supernaturally heavy, requiring a dozen strong
men or a cart or similar to move. Using the mirrors
2. Once per week, the user may corrode is especially dangerous due to their fading
metal with a look. A single object within dweomers. Invoking their power requires a Will
20 ft, up to shield size (or a similar area of (Divine Lore) check to avoid (i) a moderate
a larger metal object, like an iron door) madness, and (ii) rolling on the Divine Rebuke
instantly rusts and crumbles. Attended table (reroll irrelevant results).
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Morg Tor, the Grudge Hammer
This hefty hammer is made of mithral and gold,
mined from the purest veins in the earth’s deep
mantle. Forged by an unnamed dwarven master
smith, Morg Tor’s perfection was such that some
say the First Thane himself imbued the weapon
with divine favour.
Attunement takes 1d4 days, except by dwarves

who require 1d4 rounds. During the attunement
period the user develops a thick, lustrous beard
that cannot be shaved, cut or burnt away (this effect
is stubbornly permanent, even if the attunement is
ended). Dwarves (including Deep Dwarves)
inexplicably find themselves swayed by the user
(advantage on social checks). The Grudge
Hammer is indestructible and cannot be damaged
by anything short of a demigod.
Attunement benefits are as follows: Attunement benefits are as follows:
1. Once every month, the user may perform 1. After the user suffers a critical hit, if they
a 1d4 hour ritual to cause both mirrors’ use their next action to successfully strike
surfaces to transform into shadowy mist. their attacker with Morg Tor, the strike
For the next minute, anyone may enter becomes a critical hit.
one mirror and emerge from the other.
The journey takes 1 hour and a creature
may only travel once per ritual. During
this time the traveller is tossed about in a
“sea” of cold, churning darkness, beneath
a sky of strange and unfamiliar stars.
2. Once every 1d4 days, the user may call

upon the mirror to show them another
creature they have previously met (treat as
Sight Beyond Sight, but operating any
distance, and the sensor may not move
more than 30 ft from its initial location).
3. Once only, the user may shatter the

mirror to release its residual magic in a
single, catastrophic explosion. The blast
causes 20d10 damage in an 80 ft radius,
followed by an earthquake (as Unchain
the World Eater, but double radius). The
user must roll on the Divine Rebuke table.
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2. Once per week, the user may throw the Attunement benefits are as follows:
Grudge Hammer along with themselves
up to 240 ft. If attacking a foe, roll to hit 1. Once per week, the user may spend an
as normal; if successful the attack also action to brandish the orb and trap a
stuns the target (loses next action, no creature inside it (Luck (Will) save
save). On a miss, the user scatters within resists). The target must be within 20 ft,
10 ft of the target (use 1d8 for compass and only one creature may be trapped in
direction). Whether hit or miss, the user the orb at a time.
rolls to their feet, weapon ready.
The master may release the victim at any
3. Once per month, when an ally within sight time by spending an action. A released
or hearing is reduced to zero hp, the user victim obeys the master’s commands for
may bellow an oath of vengeance against 2d6 minutes, then breaks free.
their ally’s vanquisher. If Morg Tor strikes
that target next turn, it causes 50 damage 2. Once per week, the user may whisper
(if reduced to zero hp, the target is commands to the orb, which nearby
destroyed in spectacular fashion). If the creatures are compelled to obey (requires
avenger misses, roll on the Divine Rebuke an action, treat as Wave of Obedience).
table instead.
Orb of T’Seroskk sacrifice a humanoid creature to the orb
This translucent orb appears to be filled with to gain a Forbidden Wish. Using this
roiling green fog. Enchanted by the serpentman power ages the user 2d10 years, and
T’Seroskk in a past age, the orb and its master automatically invokes a DDM effect.
became synonymous with power at any cost. Both
were lost in a terrible battle against the cyclopes in Resonance Bowl
the Sunstone Ranges. Despite its venerable age, this five inch silver
singing bowl and stone baton are bright and
Attunement takes 1d4 weeks except by Magic untarnished. Imbued with psionic power by a long
Users who require 1d4 days. During the dead grandmaster of the Second Age, the bowl acts
attunement period the user feels part of their life as a phasing focus, amplifying the user’s will and
force slipping away, sacrificed to the Nest Beyond mental wellspring.
the Stars (age 2d10 years). The aging effect is
irreversible, but attunement may be cancelled part Attunement takes 1d4 months except by Psions
way through to halve the loss, if desired. and Monks who require 1d4 days. After becoming
attuned, the user must engage in a one hour singing
bowl ritual every 48 hours or the attunement ends.

an action to strike the bowl with the baton,
evoking Psychic Disjunction or Strip
Sense.
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2. Once every week, the user may run the
baton around the edge of the bowl,
evoking an Infuse Animus effect.

action to trap the minds of 1d4+1 living
creatures in the bowl (120 ft range, curse
effect, Luck (Will) save negates). Victims
effectively become mindless automatons
and will die of dehydration etc if not cared
for. Using this ability automatically triggers
a Psychic Surge.
Ring of Belemôn
In the First Age, before the fair and munificent 2. Once every 1d4 days, the user may
Belemôn devolved into the monstrous cyclopes of transform the ring into a mace, spear or
today, a trio of prophets fashioned a magical ring. sword that crackles with lightning (no
Perhaps the last relic of the primordial giants, the action, as flickering candlelight, plus
Ring of Belemôn is made of polished oak, set with bonus 1d8 damage on a hit). The weapon
a stone of bright amber. lasts up to 2d6 minutes.
Attunement requires 1d4 weeks. During this time 3. Once per month, the user may spend an
the user develops an altruistic streak. At the GM’s action to conjure two horizontal portals
option, refusing to help those in dire need may
(up to 15 ft diameter) which exist for up to
cause the ring’s powers to falter, function
intermittently, or not at all (Luck checks might be one round, allowing anything to move into
required, for example). Sustained disregard for the one and out the other. The portals must
vulnerable causes the ring to permanently vanish. be (i) within 600 ft of each other and (ii)
within line of sight of the ring bearer. The
Attunement benefits are as follows: user may close the portals at any time (no
action). Using this power automatically
1. The user develops a sixth sense, warning triggers a DDM effect.
against hidden danger at the last moment.
They cannot be surprised and gain Rod of All Things
advantage to avoid physical traps. This curious object appears as an intricately
etched, 3 ft iron bar, with a spider like symbol
worked into the centre (thought by some to be an
early sigil of Shennog, goddess of night, mystery,
deceit, and madness). The rod’s origins are
unknown, and no rediscovered histories refer to it.
Pierce the Veil reveals a transmutation aura.
Attunement requires 1d4 days. During this period

the user begins to hear mental murmurings from
the rod, as if it were somehow trying to
communicate (treat as an incurable moderate
madness). Attunement with the rod cannot be
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ended voluntarily, and if the madness ever reaches
incapacitating, the user vanishes forever (leaving
behind their gear, etc, including the rod).
1. While holding the rod, the user may

spend an action to transform it into
another mundane object, from as small as
a knife to as large as a shield or polearm.
This power may be invoked at will, but
each transformation requires a DDM
check, as normal.
The rod cannot take the form of

gemstones, precious metals, or similar
high value objects. The item always looks
unremarkable and nondescript, but for
the spider sigil inscribed somewhere upon
it. If the item is destroyed, the rod Shield of Argaunt
reappears in the user’s hand at the end of This black metal kite shield is emblazoned with
the round. the star motif of Argona, goddess of health, wealth,
hope, and protection of the vulnerable. The relic
2. While holding the rod (in bar form) the was forged by a Second Age brotherhood of
user may command it to fix in place, knights, acolytes of the precursor deity Argaunt
magically defying gravity and other forces (war, protection, recovery, devotion) which used
(requires an action). The rod may support the same icon.
up to two tonnes of weight; greater than
this and the effect ends. A creature with Attunement takes 1d4 hours, and requires a
Str 21 can shift the rod up to 5 ft per genuine follower of the Argosan pantheon (if a
round with determined effort. At any devotee of Argona, the time is 1d4 rounds).
time, the user may end the fixed position
and summon the rod back to their hand Attunement benefits are as follows:
(requires an action).
1. The shield grants +2 AC instead of +1,
and the user is immune to poison and
disease.
2. The shield may negate a directional attack

twice before requiring repair (instead of
once, LFG p.62).

action to conjure a wall of spectral light
(treat as Wall of the White Wastes, but
made of magical light instead of ice).
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Staff of Mensicor
This dread staff is topped with a flesh sack of
bulging eyes, toothy maws and stringy tentacles
(dead but preserved). Enchanted by Mensicor, a
deep elf witch of the distant past, how the staff
made its way to the surface remains a mystery.
Attunement takes 1d4 weeks except by elves who

require 1d4 rounds. During this time the user
becomes sensitive to sunlight (disadvantage on
saves to resist blindness when exposed to bright
flashes). This vulnerability is permanent and does
not fade if attunement is ended.
1. The user develops rudimentary dark 3. Once per month, the user may spend an
vision, able to make out rough shapes and action to conjure a Gibbering Terror from
outlines in complete darkness the void. The terror obeys the user’s
(disadvantage on vision checks, and 33% commands (no action) and remains for
miss chance, instead of blind). 2d6 rounds or until destroyed.
2. Once every 1d4 days, the user may spend Talisman of the Black Sun
an action to strike the staff on the ground, This palm sized amulet is made of gold, with a
causing alien tentacles to burst upwards. glass inset depicting a black circle surrounded by a
Enemies within a 20 ft radius are grappled red corona. The talisman’s age and origins are
(Str contest vs Str 19 to resist). If grabbed uncertain; there are no known books, tablets or
a target cannot move from their location, other writings that refer to it. Attempts to catalogue
but may use an action to attempt a the talisman inevitably fail, intending authors
Strength contest to break free. The inexplicably forget, become distracted, or are
rubbery tentacles have AC 14 and 25 hp. deluded into thinking they have already completed
They last 2d6 rounds before withdrawing the task before they begin. Pierce the Veil reveals
back into the earth. an arcane aura, but nothing more.
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action to invoke Imperious Soul of the
Magus, with the talisman as the phylactery.
If the user’s soul does not return to their
body within 1d4 hours, they die (adding
their memories to the amulet).
Thrane’s Halberd
This hundred year old halberd has a spiked steel
blade and oak staff. It is unnaturally heavy,
requiring significant strength to use effectively
(minimum Str 14 or a -3 penalty to attack rolls
applies). First wielded by a champion of the
Rinwolde family of Crow’s Keep, the weapon was
lost during an expedition into the Suurat Jungle.
Attunement takes 1d4 weeks except by Fighters,

Barbarians and Bards who require 1d4 rounds.
Once attuned, the user begins to favour violence
as a means of solving problems or setbacks; the
larger the threat or impediment, the stronger the
urge (might require a Will check to resist; treat as
an incurable moderate madness). If attunement is
ended, the violent streak subsides over time.
The user may spend an action to transform the

Attunement requires 1d4 days. Over time, the user halberd into any kind of polearm (glaive, bardiche,
occasionally experiences unfamiliar memories, as etc). Additional attunement benefits are as follows:
if recalling the lives of others (such memories may
intrude from time to time, similar to a moderate 1. The polearm causes 1d12 damage
madness). (exploding on 12s) and the user’s Str
increases by 2 (max 19) while wielding it.
2. Once per week, on a successful hit, the
1. Once per week, the user may cause a spell user may cause the target to suffer gravity
or magical power that affects them to be five times stronger than normal, rendering
absorbed by the talisman instead (if AoE, them prone and helpless under their own
the whole effect is absorbed). At any later weight (Luck (Str) save resists). The effect
time, the user may spend an action to lasts 2d6 rounds.
release it (as the spell, or the effect is
projected from the talisman). 3. Once per month, on a critical hit, the user
may cause the polearm to strike with five
2. The user learns a random spell (use the times the usual force, causing 5d12
Scroll table) that they may cast once per damage (exploding 12s), pushing the
adventure. target 20 ft, and inflicting a 1d6 roll on the
Injuries & Setbacks table (no save).
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Thuel Stones
The origins of this trio of purple amethysts with
blue centres are a mystery, but their crude, tooth
like shaping is reminiscent of ancient thuel tribes
of the Argos Plateau. Whilst most barbarians
abhor magic, the occasional outcast has been
known to enchant items of magical power.
Attunement takes 1d4 weeks except by Thuels,

Barbarians and Rangers who require 1d4 rounds.
Once attuned, the user gains an affinity with
animals such that they may sometimes discern
messages from them (treat as the Ranger Animal
Ken ability, usable once per adventure).
Additionally, the user becomes less comfortable in
outposts and cities (long rests require an extra 1d3
days). These effects fade if attunement is ended.
Attunement benefits are as follows: 3. If the user is attuned to all three stones,
once per month, the user may summon a
1. Each stone possessed grants a +1 bonus to flock of Griffons from the sky (requires an
an attribute of the user’s choice (excluding action, as many griffons as party members,
Luck, max 19). Additionally, once every up to 10 max). The Griffons follow the
1d4 days, the user may touch a stone to a user’s commands and remain for 4d6
target (including themselves) to cast hours.
Nostrum of the Dying.
Torc of Sebutett
2. With two stones, once per week, the user This golden torc is decorated with green peridot
may spend an action to cast Solace of stones, crafted by the ancient Ramorans for King
Argona, Purge the Accursed or Priest Sebutett. According to legend, the torc was
Thaumaturgical Vesting. buried with the mummified king in a secret tomb
in the Forest of Drelnor.
Attunement requires 1d4 weeks. During this time

the user’s skin becomes dry and cracked, and they
develop insomnia. These attributes fade over time
if attunement is ended.
1. The user no longer requires food or

drink, and can hold their breath for up to
10 minutes. Food tastes like ash and drink
like greasy water. Careful examination
suggests the user’s breathing is irregular.
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action to invoke Infernal Calling of Baal.
3. Once per week, the user may drain the life

from living creatures in a 30 ft radius to
heal themselves (causes targets 1d6
damage per creature, no save. User heals
the total amount).

action to command the undead. Treat as
a Cultist’s Turning ability, but affected
undead obey the user for 2d6 hours.
Twin Storms Spear

This hardwood spear has a twin bladed bronze
head, with lightning like verdigris and runes along
the shaft. The creator is uncertain, but the forge
work ancient in nature, and appears to date from
the Second Age. Scattered reports from the Ordo
Malefactos suggest the relic might be lost
somewhere in the Trackless Moors.
Attunement takes 1d4 days, except by humans

who require 1d4 rounds, after which the user feels
a strong affinity for wind, rain, and storms. When
rolling on weather tables for the party, always shift
1 point towards such inclement conditions.
1. Once every 1d4 days, the user may slam

the butt of the spear into the ground,
causing a wave of thunder to boom
outward (as Thunderous Invocation).
2. Once per week, the user may throw the

spear, transforming it into a bolt of
lightning (as Channel Lightning at 10th
level). The spear reappears in the user’s
hand at the end of the round.
3. Once every 1d4 months, the user may

invoke the sky spirits, who will bear them
aloft on powerful winds (as Rightful
Ascension and Turn Back the Buzzing
Flies).
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Yûlnvorg the Bonebreaker Attunement benefits are as follows:
This extra heavy, oval shaped mace has a studded
head and ringed grip. Fashioned of highly rare 1. On a natural 20 attack roll the mace
meteorite ore (also known as moonsteel), shatters bones, roll 1d6: (i) wrist, (ii) knee,
Yûlnvorg was enchanted by Nocratha the Stargazer (iii) elbow, (iv) hip, (v) back, (vi) skull. A
as a reward for one of his first and most loyal broken back incapacitates the target, a
disciples. The weapon was lost during the (short shattered skull kills them.
lived) Northgate rebellion more than a decade ago.
2. Once every 1d4 days, the user may strike
The slightly blue tinged moonsteel somehow the mace against a solid object with a
mutes the unbridled nature of the Veil, reducing tremendous gong, conjuring the blazing
the user’s DDM tally by 1, and permits using a icon of a silver door. All enemies in a 20
Reroll die when rolling on the DDM or Divine ft radius must make a Luck (Con) save or
Rebuke table (once per adventure). (i) reel backwards 10 ft, (ii) fall prone, (iii)
drop whatever they are holding, and (iv)
Attunement takes 1d4 days except by Cultists, suffer blindness for 1d3 rounds.
Magic Users and Fighters who require 1d4 rounds.
Once attuned, the user begins to have strange
dreams and visions of Nocratha, as if somehow
connected to the aging sorcerer (the user intuitively
knows that Nocratha is oblivious to the joining). If
attunement is ended, the dreams stop
immediately.
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MONSTERS BY HD & PAGE
< 1 HD 1 HD 2 HD 3 HD
Animated Sword 123, Deep Elf 132, Deep Animated Armour 122, Animated Rug 122,
Burn Bugs 127, Dwarf 131, Face Ripper Blight Hound 125, Bugbear 126, Grey
Fishling 136, Rot 135, Flesh Eating Vines Blue Fey 125, Crawling Croaker 131, Dracor
Beetle 125, Skinless 137, Green Croaker Terror 120, Flesh 133, Feathered Maw
Terror 121, Spriggan 131, Mudman Burrower 137, Gnoll 135, Giant Tree Spider
153, Vomitor 159. (Mudling) 145, 139, Implacable Blob 151, Iguaato 141,
Shrieker Fungi 150, 142, Rust Monster 149, Mudman (Drone) 145,
Skratt 151, Waterwing Slime Spider 151, Raptor 133, Winged
160. Toadmen 155. Snake 160, Brain
Eating Zombie 162,
Zombie Rat Swarm
155.
4 HD 5 HD 6 HD 7 HD
Animated Table 122, Cave Stalker 127, Dire Animated Wardrobe Batbeast 123, Dream
Argosan Strangler 123, Boar 126, Black 123, Drider 134, Phantom 134, Frost
Assassin (Human) 140, Croaker 131, Fey Ghasthound 138, Hook Worm 161, Fungoid
Bone Cutter Ant Creeper 135, Spider 152, Man Eating 137, Hookfurgle 140,
Swarm 155, Frost Ooze Mechanized Wolf 160, Caterpillar 143, Rock Mudman (Coreguard)
147, Redjaw 148, Mimic 143, Mudman Grinder 149, Shegmot 144, Speckled Ooze
Scroach 150, Squid (Sentry) 145, N’Tarc Terror 120, Star Beast 147, Yeggsûl Demon
Thing 153, Urgot 146, Rhino 148, Vault 153. 132, Vine Puppet 158,
Champion 156. Guardian 158, War Void Nebula 158.
Wombat 159.
8 HD 9 HD 10 HD 11 – 12 HD
Grandmaster (Human) Cloaker 127, Glass Dire Bear 124, Lake Abominable Snow
141, Splinter Ooze 147, Golem 140, Mesmer Wyrm 142, Scarab Beast 122,
Stormraven 154, Falcon 143, Werebear Mummy 145, Ankylosaurus 132,
Underlurker 156. 143. Shambling Mound 150, Giant Horn Beetle 124,
Zombie Giant 162. Roper 149, Tree Ettin
156, Whip Worm 161.
13 – 14 HD 15 HD 16 – 17 HD 18+ HD
Bronze Golem 139, Greater Ghost 138, Aboleth 121, Colossus 128, Mudman
Fire Giant 138, Giant Naga 146. Triceratops 133. (Core) 144.
Tree Spider (Mother)
152.
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Aberrant Terror, Crawling Aberrant Terror, Shegmot
No. Appearing: 2d6 No. Appearing: 1
Armor Class: 12 Armor Class: 15
Hit Dice: 2 Hit Dice: 6
Attacks: Bite 1d4 + special Attacks: Bite (special)
Nat 19: the aberration unleashes a pulse of savage Nat 19: the target’s head is bitten off causing instant
madness, causing all adventurers within 10 ft to death (Luck (Dex) save resists).
make a Luck (Will) save or attack the closest ally. S:6 D:16 C:10 I:4 P:19 W:16 Ch:3
S:10 D:15 C:10 I:5 P:10 W:16 Ch:1 Luck: 11
Luck: 5 Move: 40 ft flying
Move: 30 ft
Shegmot terrors are 1 ft, spherical flesh sacks with
Crawling terrors are 2 ft shiny, bulbous, spider like a single eye, gaping fangs, and short, stubby
creatures with oily maw tentacles. They are alien tentacles. They are instinctual feeders, moving in a
monstrosities spawned from another dimension, silent, impossible manner, jinking through space
seeking only to dominate and feed on other life as if gravity were optional.
forms. Anyone bitten by a crawling terror must
make a Luck (Will) save or lose 1d3 Will. A target The terror may use an action to Enthral onlookers,
reduced to zero Will becomes a mindless thrall, causing all living creatures within 30 ft to make a
mimicking the terror’s crawling motion and Luck (Will) save or stand helpless, captivated by
feasting urges until slain. the terror’s pulsating, hypnotic colours (30%
chance of recharging at the start of its turn).
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Victims may attempt a Will contest on their turn Nat 19: psychic scream; all enemies within 50 ft
to break free. If the terror’s Bite attack hits an lose their next action (Luck (Will) save resists).
enthralled target, the victim’s head is bitten off S:19 D:7 C:20 I:15 P:15 W:22 Ch:8
(instant death), and the monstrosity attaches itself
to the victim’s neck.
Once fused to a host, the terror controls it like a

grisly puppet. Increase the terror’s hp by half the
host’s maximum, and apply the host’s movement
speed and attacks. The terror may disengage from
the host at the end of its turn (no action).
After a few hours practising with its new body, a

terror might fool distant onlookers into believing
the hybrid is an ordinary person (assuming a
concealing hood, poor visibility, etc). After 1d4
days, rigor mortis finally sets in, forcing the terror
to abandon its host for another.
Aberrant Terror, Skinless

No. Appearing: 1d10
Armor Class: 10
Hit Dice: 1d6 hp
Attacks: Bite 1d6
Nat 19: the skinless causes 10 damage in a frenzied
attack and dies instantly.
S:13 D:13 C:13 I:3 P:13 W:13 Ch:3
Luck: 3
Move: 40 ft including climbing, or leap 20 ft.
Skinless terrors are foul, 4 ft humanoids with

piercing claws and exposed muscle. They are blind
and use a chittering echolocation to locate their Luck: 15
victims. In a constant state of extreme pain, Move: 30 ft or swim 60 ft
skinless automatically “die” within 2d6 hours of
manifesting. They move with unnatural urgency Aboleths are 30 ft long, eel like amphibians with
and agitation, gaining the benefits of Hunger for four tentacles and three glowing red eyes. Alien
Blood. exiles from another dimension, they are highly
intelligent but wholly incomprehensible, dreaming
Aboleth in the darkest depths of the ocean. Aboleths spend
No. Appearing: 1 most of their millennia long lives recalling visions
Armor Class: 15 of their lost homeland. During periods of
Hit Dice: 16+3 wakefulness, they come to the surface to enslave
Attacks: 4 x Tentacle 1d6 + 1d3 Will drain, and intelligent humanoids, feeding on their victims’
Bite 3d6. minds to reinvigorate their dreams.
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Aboleths have Major Exploit Protection and may A snow beast’s bite is laced with poison that freezes
use the following spell like effects at will: Strange the blood, requiring a Luck (Con) save. If failed,
Joining, Waking Dream, Monstrous Subjugation the target is subject to the equivalent of Incantation
(but the charm renders victims obedient thralls, of Exhaustion, and must make a second save at the
and is permanent), Delusions of Dark Recall and end of their next turn. If the second Luck save is
Wave of Obedience. also failed, the PC dies in 1d2 rounds, their blood
hardening like ice. Applying fire to the victim’s
Abominable Snow Beast chest (torch, fire pot, magic, etc) reduces the target
No. Appearing: 1 to zero hp instead. Snow beasts have Major
Armor Class: 15 Exploit Protection, Stronger Luck, and Off Turn
Hit Dice: 11 Attacks.
Attacks: 4 x Claws 1d8+1 and Bite 2d8 + poison
Nat 19: the target’s weapon, armour or shield is Animated Object, Armour
destroyed (determine randomly, magic items are No. Appearing: 1
damaged instead, unusable until repaired). Armor Class: 15
S:21 D:10 C:20 I:3 P:11 W:14 Ch:8 Hit Dice: 2
Luck: 11 Attacks: Fist 1d10
Move: 40 ft Nat 19: the target’s armour animates and unstraps,
joining forces with the animated armour (increase
Abominable snow beasts are 16 ft, bear like HD to 3, or treat as separate animated armour;
behemoths with six clawed limbs, enormous man GM’s call. The PC’s armour returns to normal if
crushing jaws, and a reinforced skull brimming reduced to zero hp).
with bony spines. Snow beasts cannot abide warm S:12 D:8 C:10 I:- P:10 W:- Ch:-
climates and live exclusively in cold regions such Luck: 5
as high mountains, northern tundra, artic wastes, Move: 30 ft
etc. They are lone, aggressive omnivores, and will
generally attempt to kill and devour any A suit of plate armour animated by magic.
humanoids they encounter.
Animated Object, Table
No. Appearing: 1
Armor Class: 12
Hit Dice: 4
Attacks: Ram 2d6
Nat 19: the target is knocked prone and pinned to
the ground by one or more legs (Str contest to
break free).
S:15 D:7 C:12 I:- P:10 W:- Ch:-
Luck: 7
Move: 40 ft
A large dining table animated by magic.
Animated Object, Rug

No. Appearing: 1
Armor Class: 10
Hit Dice: 3
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Attacks: Slap 1d10 Argosan stranglers are 9 ft, rubbery amphibians
Nat 19: the target is engulfed (helpless and that frequent lakes, rivers and seas. They have a
suffocating, victim may engage in a Str contest to humanoid upper body, with tentacle arms and an
break free). eel’s tail. Their bodies are coated in mucus that
S:16 D:13 C:10 I:- P:10 W:- Ch:- turns sticky when exposed to air, allowing them to
Luck: 6 swiftly scale the sides of ships or sheer rocks for a
Move: 30 ft short time. Strict carnivores, stranglers exist on a
diet of marine animals, but prefer human flesh.
A large rug animated by magic. Over the centuries they have learnt that sailing
vessels carry their favourite meal and ambush
Animated Object, Sword them whenever possible, lurking along trade
No. Appearing: 1 routes.
Armor Class: 16
Hit Dice: 1d6 hp On a natural 19, the target is strangled,
Attacks: 1d8 automatically suffering 2d6 damage each round on
Nat 19: as weapon the monster’s turn. The target may spend an action
S:10 D:15 C:9 I:- P:10 W:- Ch:- to make an opposed Str check to break free. Once
Luck: 6 per hour, a strangler may spend an action to spray
Move: 30 ft flying sticky acid from its tentacle arms up to 30 ft (single
target). A Luck (Dex) save is required to avoid 1d6
A flying sword animated by magic. damage per round for 1d6 rounds. The acid is
potent enough to eat through wooden hulls if given
Animated Object, Wardrobe enough time and not washed away by water.
No. Appearing: 1
Armor Class: 10 Batbeast
Hit Dice: 6 No. Appearing: 1d6
Attacks: Pummel 2d8 Armor Class: 16
Nat 19: the target is engulfed by the wardrobe and Hit Dice: 7
trapped inside (may attack with small weapons Attacks: Bite 2d8 and Tail 1d4 + poison
only, or engage in a Str contest to break free). Nat 19: the batbeast makes an additional Bite or
S:18 D:6 C:16 I:- P:10 W:- Ch:- Tail attack against this target or another.
Luck: 8 S:19 D:15 C:15 I:3 P:10 W:9 Ch:7
Move: 30 ft Luck: 9
Move: 30 ft or 50 leap
A heavy double wardrobe animated by magic.
The batbeast is a tiger sized quadruped, with
Argosan Strangler clawed back limbs, winged foreclaws, a bat like
No. Appearing: 2d6 head and prehensile stinging tail. They are
Armor Class: 13 nocturnal hunters, emerging from caves or
Hit Dice: 4+1 clifftops to find prey. A batbeast has relatively poor
Attacks: Bite 2d6 sight and hunts via echolocation and smell. Their
Nat 19: special membranous wings are too small for flying, but
S:19 D:13 C:13 I:4 P:10 W:9 Ch:5 allow the creature to leap long distances, or glide
Luck: 7 from high ground.
Move: 30 ft or 60 ft swimming
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Batbeasts are notorious disease carriers; wounded Hostile and rapacious, their capacity for carnage is
PCs must make a Luck (Con) check after the battle unbounded; they will kill for no other reason than
or suffer a random sickness. Their piercing tail the vicious pleasure of tearing apart another living
attack carries a debilitating venom, blinding the being, and humans in particular.
target for 2d6 rounds (Luck (Con) negates). There
is a 30% chance of harvesting 1d2 doses of venom Dire bears Cause Injuries on 19-20 attack rolls,
from a dead batbeast (may require Animal Lore or and gain a free attack against all adjacent enemies
Apothecary checks). when reduced to zero hit points. Some rare
corrupted specimens have a petrifying bite (Luck
Bear, Dire (Con) save or turned to stone). Such petrification
No. Appearing: 1 may be reversed with a balm made from the
Armor Class: 12 ground bones of blue fey.
Hit Dice: 10
Attacks: 2 x Claws 1d10 and Bite 2d8 Beetle, Giant Horn
Nat 19: special No. Appearing: 1d4
S:20 D:8 C:20 I:3 P:9 W:17 Ch:4 Armour Class: 20
Luck: 12 Hit Dice: 11+4
Move: 60 ft Attacks: Horn 3d8+2
Nat 19: special
Dire bears are elephant sized engines of death and S:22 D:8 C:21 I:2 P: 10 W:11 Ch:5
destruction; sadistic killers that prey on anything Luck: 11
smaller than them (which is most everything). Move: 40 ft or 20 ft burrowing
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These colossal 20 ft golden beetles are the emaciated hounds covered in sores and red welts,
pinnacle of their kind; iron like exoskeletons with alive but in constant pain, their only instinct to kill
prodigious strength and a deadly, serrated horn. intruders. Their bark is a garbled choke, drowned
On a Nat 19, a humanoid target is sliced in half, out by the overwhelming buzz of angry wasps,
dying instantly (Luck (Dex) save resists, roll 1d6 on which pour from their jaws to attack. On a
the Injuries & Setbacks table instead). Major successful Bite, the target must make a Will check
Exploit Protection, Off Turn Attacks, and Cause or be overwhelmed by the stinging insects (lose
Injuries on a 19+ hit roll. next action). Blight hounds see as well in darkness
as in light, and retain a keen sense of smell
Beetle, Rot (advantage on tracking tests).
No. Appearing: 1d20
Armour Class: 18 Blue Fey
Hit Dice: 1d4 hp No. Appearing: 1d12
Attacks: Bite 1d3 Armor Class: 11
Nat 19: special Hit Dice: 2+3
S:6 D:13 C:16 I:2 P: 10 W:14 Ch:6 Attacks: Vampiric Touch 1d6 + special
Luck: 3 Nat 19: the fey drains part of the target’s soul,
Move: 20 ft causing 1 level loss until the end of the adventure
(no save).
Rot beetles are 1 ft, aggressive and wilful carnivores S:9 D:18 C:9 I:7 P:17 W:10 Ch:9
that prefer mammal flesh and carrion above other Luck: 6
edibles. Their carapace is extremely hardy; Move: 30 ft including through trees, brush, etc
crushing the bugs beneath one’s boot is
impossible, but if flipped over their vulnerable
underbelly is exposed. On a Nat 19, the rot beetle
emits a repetitive droning by rubbing its hindlegs
together (drawing another 1d6 beetles to aid it in
1d3 rounds). 50% of rot beetles carry a random
disease, anyone bitten must make a Luck (Con)
save at the end of the battle to avoid infection.
Blight Hound
No. Appearing: 2d6
Armour Class: 12
Hit Dice: 2
Attacks: Bite 1d10 + wasps
Nat 19: the Bite wound magically festers, reducing
the target’s maximum hp by the damage suffered
until the end of the adventure (no save, Purge the
Accursed removes the effect).
S:14 D:10 C:13 I:2 P:13 W:12 Ch:3
Luck: 5
Move: 50 ft
Blight hounds are wild dogs that have been cursed

by foul magic or corrupt ley lines. They appear as
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S:19 D:10 C:19 I:2 P:10 W:16 Ch:4
Luck: 8
Move: 60 ft
Dire boars are bison sized, baleful boars that

prefer flesh over roots and berries, targeting
smaller animals and humanoids in particular as
easy prey. Highly aggressive and territorial, these
wicked beasts frequently kill for sport or to
demonstrate their overt dominance.
Dire boars go into a bestial fury when Staggered,

gaining advantage on attack rolls. Some rare
corrupted dire boars may snort a 5 ft radius cloud
of siphoning shadow once per day, causing targets
to reduce their Str score to 10 for 1d4 days (Luck
(Will) save resists). While the curse is in effect, any
Str bonus the target previously applied is added to
the boar’s damage rolls instead.
Blue fey are 3 ft, gangly, blue-grey humanoids with Bugbear

large noses and pointy ears. Dwellers of hidden No. Appearing: 1d10
grottos and dark hollows, they are manifestations Armor Class: 12
of nature’s sometimes cruel, capricious, and Hit Dice: 3
unforgiving ways. They may linger for hundreds or Attacks: 2 x Claws 1d4+1 and Bite 1d6
thousands of years, subsisting on berries and Nat 19: the bugbear flies into a rage, suffering half
nectar, but are empathic vampires, preferring to damage for the remainder of the combat.
feed on a victim’s emotions (in particular those of S:18 D:9 C:15 I:7 P:11 W:12 Ch:8
despair, rage, helplessness, loss, and confusion). Luck: 6
Move: 30 ft
A blue fey’s touch drains 1d2 Will or Cha from
the target (determine randomly). A target reduced Bugbears are 8 ft, ursine humanoids with bear
to zero in either stat immediately ends their own heads, mangy fur, and clawed hands. Belligerent
life in horrifying fashion. Blue fey may use the and ferocious, they are oppressive tyrants, of low
following spell like effects once per day: Shadows intellect but high cunning. Innately lazy, they
& Dust, Writhing Fog, Sorcerous Misdirection, enslave smaller races to labour for them where
Waking Dream and Lash of Long Night (as Lash possible. Weapons are for the weak, but armour
of Unerring Pain, but made of shadow and drains desirable and a mark of high standing. Bugbears
1d2 Will). eat humans, elves and dwarves in equal measure,
despising their shameful reliance on external
Boar, Dire armaments (referring to them as Po Nuk or “no
No. Appearing: 1d4 claws”). They find halflings delectable.
Armor Class: 13
Hit Dice: 5+2 If both claw attacks hit, the target is drawn into a
Attacks: Gore 2d8 crushing bear hug causing 12 hp damage (do not
Nat 19: special roll for claw damage). If defeated in this way, a
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raging bugbear (see Nat 19) will dismember the flesh. Merciless, bestial, and ever hungry, stalkers
victim the following round, unless the body is fear no living thing and are immune to morale.
somehow recovered. Bugbears have an excellent Once a victim is chosen, a stalker will perish rather
sense of smell, granting advantage on related tests. than abandon their prey.
Burn Bugs Cave stalkers see as well in darkness as in light, but

No. Appearing: 3d6 find sunlight painful, and are poor swimmers; they
Armor Class: 13 avoid daytime activity and large bodies of water.
Hit Dice: 1d4 hp On a Nat 19, the target is violently choked, causing
Attacks: Burning Spit (special) 1 Con loss at the end of the monster’s turn (victims
Nat 19: the burn bug’s spit sets part of the may use their action to break free via a Str contest).
environment on fire, if applicable. Stalker bones are a potent reagent ingredient,
S:5 D:10 C:9 I:3 P:8 W:8 Ch:5 worth 2d100 gp to the right collector.
Luck: 3
Move: 20 ft or 5 ft burrowing Cloaker
No. Appearing: 1
Burn bugs are 1 ft, skittering, red or orange striped Armor Class: 14
omnivores, with stone grey carapaces. Naturally Hit Dice: 9
grumpy, and jumpy, the bug’s primary defence Attacks: Bite 2d6 and Tail 1d8+3
mechanism is an adhesive spit that ignites shortly Nat 19: special
after leaving the insect’s mouth. A target hit by the S:15 D:17 C:12 I:4 P:13 W:13 Ch:8
palm sized glob catches alight, suffering 3 burn Luck: 12
damage each round until the spit is scraped off or Move: 30 ft flying or 10 ft crawling
extinguished by smothering (the chemical fire is
resistant to water, which only spreads it further, Cloakers are 8 ft tall subterranean, manta ray like
similar to an oil fire). Burn bugs are subterranean predators that glide through the air to attack weak
by nature and immune to fire/heat damage. They or isolated prey, which they engulf, suffocate, and
find alcohol delicious, able to smell such on a devour.
creature’s breath from up to 120 ft away. Large
quantities of liquor might distract the bugs (Will
check at the GM’s option).
Cave Stalker
No. Appearing: 1d4
Armor Class: 14
Hit Dice: 5
Attacks: Bite 1d6 and 2 x Claws 1d8
Nat 19: special
S:16 D:16 C:10 I:5 P:16 W:10 Ch:4
Luck: 8
Move: 40 ft and may climb walls, ceiling, etc
Cave stalkers are 9 ft, slender humanoids that hunt

anything straying close to their underground lairs.
Hairless, with elongated arms and hands, stalkers Gifted chameleons, cloakers gaining advantage on
crush the life from their prey as they feast on their hiding checks, and may emit a 60 ft radius psychic
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moan once per hour (Luck (Will) save or (i) suffer (including most siege weapons) and mortal magic.
a moderate madness, and (ii) flee for 2d4 rounds). A colossus attack strikes a 30 ft radius, destroying
On a successful hit, the cloaker engulfs the target, buildings and automatically reducing PCs to zero
suffocating them and automatically causing bite hp (a Luck (Dex) save negates).
damage each round on the monster’s turn. Victims
are unable to call out for help, but may attack the More plot device than monster, a colossus cannot
cloaker with a small weapon such as a dagger, or be defeated by conventional combat, and is instead
spend their action to attempt to break free (Str dealt with by way of Party Challenges or similar.
contest). Attacks on a cloaker have a 50% chance An example appears below.
of causing the same damage to an engulfed victim.
The Colossus: A 1,000 ft golem has emerged from
Colossus Lake Argos and is striding towards Port Brax,
No. Appearing: 1 intent on destroying it. A glowing green crystal the
Armor Class: NA size of a dwarf is set into its forehead. If the gem is
Hit Dice: NA shattered with the Hammer of Ages, the golem will
Attacks: Special crumble.
Nat 19: special
S:- D:8 C:- I:5 P:15 W:- Ch:- Resolution: The party must scale the colossus to
Luck: NA reach the gem and destroy it with the artifact
Move: special hammer (in this instance, the GM knows the party
has no magical flight available). To reach the gem,
a series of obstacles must be overcome.
Obstacle 1: The Legs.

The colossus’ legs are slow and ponderous, but in
constant motion. With the right climbing gear, the
PCs might be able to sneak onto the monster and
climb to its waist. The main dangers are falling,
debris dropping from above, or being
inadvertently brushed by the titan’s hand as it
walks.
Resolution: Party Challenge (Difficult, 8 successes)

focusing on Str, Dex, Int, Cha, Athletics,
Acrobatics, Stealth and Leadership.
On a failed check, roll 1d4:
1. The PC falls. 50% chance they drop 3d6

x 10 ft before catching hold elsewhere on
the leg (Dex check). Otherwise they drop
to the ground (double drop distance) and
are left behind as the colossus strides
A colossus is a ridiculously huge monster, a titan onward…
so large it dwarfs cities, small hills, etc, sheer size
rendering it immune to man sized armaments
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2. Brushed by a hand (Luck (Dex) save or nausea/vertigo, disadvantage on all
roll 1d6 on the Injuries & Setbacks table). physical tests until the encounter ends).
3. Struck by falling debris from above (5d10 If the overall challenge is failed, the PCs are
damage, Luck (Dex) save for half). stranded on the torso until they come up with
some other way of reaching the head. If no other
4. A valuable piece of equipment is dropped means of scaling the torso eventuates, the colossus
or dislodges from the PC’s pack, belt, etc destroys the city.
(determine randomly, eg climbing gear,
shield, weapon, potion, etc). Obstacle 3: The Head.
Navigating the shoulders, neck and finally head is
If the overall challenge is failed, scaling the legs the most dangerous part of the encounter. By this
proves impossible at this time. The PCs will have time the PCs are exhausted, and the colossus
to find another way to recommence the climb realises they are a threat. Their only chance is to
later (perhaps by being fired out of a catapult, distract the titan long enough to give the hammer
etc). If no other means of scaling the legs bearer an opportunity to strike the gem!
eventuates, the colossus destroys the city.
Resolution: Party Challenge (Hard, 11 successes)
Obstacle 2: The Torso . focusing on Str, Dex, Con, Int, Will, Athletics,
Scaling the torso is exceptionally dangerous, with a Acrobatics, Arcane Lore, Divine Lore, Deception,
high risk of falling, being swatted by a hand, or and Stealth.
inadvertently struck by siege weapon fire. By this
stage the PCs are growing tired, and the colossus On a failed check, roll 1d3:
begins to notice they are climbing it.
1. The PC is thrown off the head to their
Resolution : Party Challenge (Hard, 11 successes) doom (Luck (Dex) save at disad resists).
focusing on Con, Will, Perc, Cha, Athletics,
Acrobatics, Detection, Insight and Leadership. 2. The PC is crushed between the titan’s
fingers or swept into its mouth (a great
On a failed check, roll 1d4: success Luck (Dex) save narrowly avoids
death and equipment destroyed. If
1. The PC falls. 50% chance they drop 3d6 successful roll 1d6 on the Injuries &
x 10 ft before catching hold elsewhere on Setbacks table instead).
the torso (Dex check). Otherwise they
plummet to their death. 3. The green gemstone shoots beams of
emerald light at 1d4 PCs (as Viridian Ray
2. Swatted by a hand (Luck (Dex) save or of Unmaking, but requires a great success
dead, if successful, roll 1d6 on the Injuries Luck (Dex) save).
& Setbacks table instead).
If this challenge is failed, the titan destroys the city.
3. Inadvertently struck by siege weapon fire If completed, the party has managed to give the
(6d10 damage, Luck (Dex) save for half). hammer bearer one chance to shatter the gem… a
final Group Luck save is required to break it. If
4. The PC ends up on an arm, being swung successful, the colossus crumbles over the next
about in all directions (causes extreme thirty seconds (whether PCs have any prospect of
surviving the crumbling is left to the GM).
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Croaker, Black Croaker, Grey
No. Appearing: 1d4 No. Appearing: 2d8
Hit Dice: 5 Hit Dice: 3
Attacks: 2 x Claw 1d8+2 Attacks: Club 1d6+2
Nat 19: a surprise tongue attack up to 10 ft disarms Nat 19: special
the target (no save). S:14 D:13 C:12 I:10 P:10 W:12 Ch:8
S:16 D:15 C:12 I:13 P:15 W:13 Ch:10 Luck: 6
Luck: 8 Move: 30 ft including climbing, swimming
Move: 30 ft including climbing, swimming
Grey croakers are bulkier than their green cousins,
Black croakers are 8 ft giants compared to their with stronger hindlegs. On a 19+ attack roll, the
green and grey kin, with hard noduled skin and grey croaker launches itself at the target, causing
oversized maws. They are highly intelligent, often 2d6 extra damage, and pushing them 15 ft (no
acting as colony leaders. When Staggered, they save). If the target is pushed into a wall or similar,
unleash a ribcage rattling croak, causing humans they are also knocked prone.
within 20 ft to be stunned (lose next action, Luck
(Will) save resists). Deep Dwarf
No. Appearing: 2d10
Croaker, Green Armor Class: 13 (medium armour)
No. Appearing: 2d12 Hit Dice: 1
Armor Class: 14 Attacks: Hammer 1d8+1
Hit Dice: 1 Nat 19: the target’s weapon is shattered by the
Attacks: Bite or Knife 1d4+2 dwarf’s hammer (Luck save resists, magical
Nat 19: special weapons are immune).
S:10 D:15 C:10 I:10 P:13 W:8 Ch:8 S:13 D:9 C:15 I:8 P:8 W:12 Ch:8
Luck: 4 Luck: 4
Move: 30 ft including climbing, swimming Move: 30 ft
Green croakers are gangly, humanoid anurans, 5 Deep dwarves are invariably bald, grey skinned
ft tall, with elongated limbs and protruding eyes. and silver bearded, lairing in the deepest bowels of
Their smooth skin tends toward dappled grey or the earth. The embodiment of rage, avarice, and
green, and secretes a toxic sheen. Technically xenophobia, deep dwarves jealously guard their
omnivores, the croakers prefer to eat meat if border tunnels against all comers, mining and
available, and have no qualms devouring humans crafting in blissful isolation.
when the opportunity arises.
Deep dwarves see as well in darkness as torchlight,
On a 19+ attack roll, the green croaker chokes its but sunlight blinds them. They enjoy 50% magic
victim with elongated fingers and poisons them resistance, and may enter a Barbarian’s Ferocious
with toxic secretions (Luck (Con) save or 1d3 Con Rage once per combat (they literally swell up when
loss). A croaker may spend an action coating their they do so, gaining 1 ft in height). The dwarf’s skin
knife with their natural toxin (lasts 2d6 rounds or and beard are naturally chameleonic and light
until used). dampening, imposing disadvantage on Perception
(Detection) checks to spot them when hiding.
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them. Roll 1d8+4 on the Poison Traps table to
determine which toxin a warband is armed with
(LFG p.235). Deep elf poison turns inert when
exposed to sunlight or above ground air
impurities.
Deep elves gain advantage on stealth checks, and

have the Rogue Backstab and Finisher abilities (1st
level). They may choose from the following Rogue
tricks twice per combat: Rapid Dose, Choking
Dust, Flash Powder. Some rare witches manifest
blessings from their demon patrons, granting them
the following spells once per day: Place of Perfect
Night, Shadows & Dust, Strands of Ensnarement,
Lash of the Spider God (as Lash of Unerring Pain,
but also inflicts a poison effect) and Fevered
Winds (as Purge the Accursed, but inflicts a
random disease instead of curing one).
Demon, Yeggsûl
No. Appearing: 1
Armor Class: 14
Hit Dice: 7
Deep Elf Attacks: Claw 1d12+1 and Spine (special)
No. Appearing: 3d6 Nat 19: the target is spiked (see below).
Armor Class: 12 (light armour) S:19 D:12 C:15 I:10 P:12 W:13 Ch:6
Hit Dice: 1 Luck: 9
Attacks: As weapon + (possible) poison Move: 30 ft
Nat 19: the elf is “blessed” by their demon masters,
transforming into a Giant Spider or Fungoid (even Yeggsûl are 6 ft bundles of muscle and sinew, with
chance, once per battle only, otherwise use the flat faces and tooth like spines jutting from their
appropriate weapon effect). limbs, skull and back. They are cruelty manifest
S:9 D:14 C:8 I:10 P:13 W:11 Ch:8 and seek only to skewer and devour all intelligent
Luck: 4 beings they encounter. The demon’s Spine attack
Move: 30 ft inflicts Unholy Rot, causing a random limb (below
the elbow or knee) to turn black and drop off over
Deep elves are hunched, albino skinned 1d6 hours (Luck (Con) save resists). Yeggsûl have
subterranean fey that abhor the sun, with cat like the usual demon benefits (LFG p.182), and are
eyes and elongated noses. Innately paranoid and protected by 60% Magic Resistance.
malicious, they are masters of poison and ambush,
ever beholden to their twin mistresses, the Matron Dinosaur, Ankylosaurus
of Fungi and the Queen that Crawls. No. Appearing: 2d4
Armor Class: 19
Male deep elves are unknown, and it is believed Hit Dice: 12
the females reproduce asexually. Deep elves see as Attacks: Hammer Tail 3d10
well in darkness as torchlight, but sunlight blinds
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Nat 19: hammer tail concussion (lose next two
actions, or Luck (Will) save for one action only).
S:20 D:10 C:20 I:3 P:13 W:13 Ch:10
Luck: 12
Move: 60 ft
The ankylosaurus is a 20 ft, 5 tonne quadruped

wrecking machine with sturdy armour plates,
reinforced skull, and a hammer like tail. Ankylos
are temperamental and proactive herbivores,
prone to charging potential threats en masse to
demonstrate their collective strength. They cause
double damage when charging (must move at least
30 ft in a straight line). Ankylos Cause Injuries on
criticals, and have a 10 ft reach.
Dinosaur, Raptor
No. Appearing: 2d6 Raptors are 7 ft bipedal dinosaur predators that
Armor Class: 13 hunt in packs. They display intelligence similar to
Hit Dice: 3 a smart dog. Raptors gain advantage on attacks
Attacks: Bite 1d10 when flanking with an ally.
Nat 19: another Raptor suddenly leaps out of the
jungle to aid this one! Dinosaur, Triceratops
S:14 D:14 C:10 I:3 P:10 W:10 Ch:4 No. Appearing: 1d4
Luck: 6 Armor Class: 16
Move: 60 ft Hit Dice: 16
Attacks: Gore 3d8+2
Nat 19: target is skewered and reduced to zero hp
(no save if the target is Staggered, otherwise a Luck
(Dex) save resists).
S:21 D:9 C:21 I:3 P:10 W:12 Ch:9
Luck: 16
Move: 60 ft
Triceratops are 30 ft, 10 tonne quadruped

dinosaurs, with three horns and a protective neck
plate. Whilst herbivores, the tri horned monster is
a fierce defender of its young and territory; any
attacks on the herd are met with deadly force.
Triceratops have a 10 ft reach.
Dracor
No. Appearing: 2d6 or 10d6 lair
Armor Class: 15
Hit Dice: 3
Attacks: Bite or Claw 1d8+1 and weapon
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Nat 19: the dracor breathes a 5 ft cone of fire, 1. Str is substituted with Cha,
lightning, acid, poison gas, etc causing 4d8 damage 2. Con is substituted with Will,
(Luck (Dex) save for half). 3. Dex is substituted with Int,
S:14 D:9 C:12 I:9 P:13 W:10 Ch:10 4. Spells, blessings, and magical items do not
Luck: 6 function, except those relating to mind
Move: 30 ft including swimming based attacks.
Dracor are 7 ft, dragon like, cold blooded The dream phantom has Major Exploit
humanoids with hard scales, sharp claws and short, Protection. If defeated, the victim immediately
stubby tails. Arrogant and savage, their hubris is wakes and the phantom dissipates for 2d12 years.
eclipsed only by their xenophobic loathing of If the PC is defeated, they are subject to
other races. Some say dracor are the sorcerous Feeblemind (no save) and lose 1d2 Con each day
spawn of dragon eggs, created to serve their as the parasite feeds on their life force. At the end
reptilian overlords. Whatever their origin, they of the Feeblemind period, or if the victim dies, the
speak only the serpentmen (reptile) tongue, and phantom exits the corpse to seek a new victim.
instinctively revere dragons, wyverns and other
great reptiles as Ssu Rahda (living gods). Soft Drider
skinned humans are mocked as Tah Krii (fire No. Appearing: 1d8
monkeys), elves Sithru (old rot), and dwarves Bok Armor Class: 14
Marr (deep vermin). Hit Dice: 6
Attacks: 2 x Spear 1d6+2 + poison
Dream Phantom Nat 19: the target is wrapped up in webs (helpless);
No. Appearing: 1 a Luck (Dex) save resists.
Armor Class: 14 S:16 D:17 C:12 I:10 P:11 W:13 Ch:9
Hit Dice: 7 Luck: 8
Attacks: Dream Attack 1d10 + 1 Will drain Move: 50 ft including up walls, ceilings, etc
Nat 19: special
S:15 D:15 C:15 I:15 P:15 W:15 Ch:15 Drider are accursed agents of the Unseelie; half
Luck: 10 arachnid, half fey abominations with purple, black,
Move: 40 ft flying or deep auburn skin. Exiled to the material world
as punishment for some fell transgression, the
Dream phantoms appear as rolling clouds of transformation process invariably turns them
smoke, shadow or gossamer light, floating through malicious and cruel, with an abiding hunger for the
the air at 40 ft per round. They target sleeping misery of others.
enemies, entering their head by the nose, mouth
and ears, to merge with their brain. Once installed, Drider poison puts humanoid targets into an
the victim cannot be woken by any means as the unnatural sleep for 1d6 x 10 mins ( Luck (Con)
parasite attacks the victim’s mind. save resists, may repeat the save if shaken
violently). Once per day, the monster may shoot
Dream phantoms cannot be fought in the usual webs at a single humanoid target up to 60 ft ( Luck
way, instead “combat” occurs in the target’s (Dex) save or helpless until cut free). Drider are
nightmare, where the phantom manifests as the protected by 50% magic resistance, and see as well
victim’s darkest fear. The PC appears as in darkness as in torchlight. They avoid daytime
themselves, with their usual statistics and gear, activity as sunlight blinds them. Some rare
except as follows: individuals manifest spellcasting abilities (as Magic
User level 1d6).
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Face Ripper 15 ft long, AC 16, 12 HD, Bite 3d10, Major
No. Appearing: 1 or 3d6 Exploit Protection and Off Turn Attacks (50%
Armor Class: 13 chance it may spawn egg pods).
Hit Dice: 1
Attacks: Special Feathered Maw
Nat 19: another Face Ripper skitters from a nearby No. Appearing: 3d6
pod or corridor to attack! Armor Class: 15
S:16 D:14 C:9 I:3 P:13 W:17 Ch:2 Hit Dice: 3+1
Luck: 8 Attacks: Poison Limb (special) and Bite 1d8+1
Move: 30 ft including up walls, ceiling, etc. Nat 19: special
S:14 D:14 C:12 I:3 P:14 W:12 Ch:4
Face rippers are horrible, pinky black 1 ft parasites Luck: 6
that resemble an octopus with skittering crab legs. Move: 120 ft flying
Hibernating in egg pods, they are awakened by
humanoid voices within 240 ft. When attacking Feathered maws are 6 ft carnivores with 14 ft wing
they drop from above or strike from behind, spans, tentacle limbs, elongated necks and gaping,
clambering up the target’s body to latch onto their toothy maws. Rarely spotted, they prefer cooler
skull. If hit the target must make a Luck (Dex) save climes and tend towards high mountains and snow
to prevent the parasite attaching to their face (made fields. A maw’s limbs carry a sticky poison ( Luck
at disadvantage if the target is surprised). Once (Con) save or paralysed for 1d4 hours), which
locked on, one of the monster’s tendrils detaches allows them to feed on a living victim at their
and wriggles down the victim’s throat into the leisure. On a natural 19, the maw’s poison has
stomach where it grows for 2d4 hours. penetrated the victim’s brain, inflicting a moderate
madness (Luck (Will) save resists).
Once grown, a 3 ft Wormspawn bursts from the
host’s belly or back, reducing the victim to zero hp Fey Creeper
(if they survive, apply Broken Ribs from the No. Appearing: 2d4
Injuries & Setbacks table). The wormspawn has Armor Class: 14
AC 14, 2 HD, Bite 2d4, and crits on a 19+. If the Hit Dice: 5
victim is alone, the wormspawn devours them, Attacks: Foul Bite 1d10 + disease
growing to 4 HD over the next 2d4 hours. Further Nat 19: special
feeding causes the monster to increase by 2 HD S:19 D:10 C:14 I:7 P:10 W:15 Ch:4
every 2d4 hours until it reaches full maturity at Luck: 8
Move: 30 ft
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S:7 D:14 C:10 I:6 P:9 W:9 Ch:6
Luck: 3
Move: 20 ft or 30 ft swimming
Fishlings are 2 ft piscine humanoids, with

oversized fish heads and scaled bodies. They are
marine based predators but may spend up to an
hour on land before dying of oxygen starvation.
Fishlings are not unintelligent, communicating
with dolphin like calls, and often craft tools and
other basic gear. They generally subsist on krill,
insects, crustaceans and sea worms, but will not
pass up the opportunity to eat a human if
presented with such (a party would be a feast).
Fishlings are asexual and if left to their own devices

will multiply at an astounding rate. There is a 50%
chance a fishling carries the terrifying Finfusing
disease (if bitten, Luck (Con) save to resist).
Infected humans or similar suffer a piscine
Fey creepers are 8 ft humanoid simulacrums of mutation in 1d8 days (roll 1d6 and see below). An
branch and thorn, bound together by hate and apothecary with the right medicaments and surgery
infused with the spirit of a sadistic fey. They are techniques can reverse the effect over 1d4 weeks
temporary constructs, fusing for a specific purpose (Int (Apothecary) check is required, if failed, the
before melting back into a mound of sap, twig and mutation is permanent).
soil. On a natural 19, the target is partially drawn
into the creeper; crushed, choked and raked for (i) Random arm (below the elbow) or leg
an extra 2d4 damage each round. A trapped target (below the knee) turns into a fin,
may break free by winning a Strength contest on
their next turn (no action). (ii) Grows gills and may breathe water as
well as air,
The creeper’s bite is diseased, requiring a Luck
(Con) save to avoid Flesh Blight (causing black, (iii) Round, unblinking fish eyes (lose 1d3
weeping sores within 1d4 hours), halving all Cha),
healing effects on the victim (magical, short rest, or
otherwise). The effect lasts 1d6 months (an (iv) Scale like flesh granting +1 AC,
apothecary check might halve the period).
(v) Loses power of speech, speaks only in
Fishling dolphin noises, or
No. Appearing: 3d12
Armor Class: 11 (vi) Turns sterile. Next time the PC is
Hit Dice: 1d4 hp submerged in a lake, river or sea, they
Attacks: Bite 1d4 + special, or Knife 1d4 suddenly die without warning as 2d6
Nat 19: the fishling vomits spawn eggs over the infant fishlings spawn (no save, eating
target (Luck (Con) save or be infected with their way from the inside out).
Finfusing disease).
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Flesh Burrower foolish enough to wander into their patch. The
No. Appearing: 2d8 vines grow up to 20 ft, have a 15 ft reach and come
Armor Class: 10 in a wide array of colours and forms, multiplying
Hit Dice: 2 by way of seed pods. The vines automatically sense
Attacks: Bite 1d8 or Vomit (special) moving creatures within 60 ft and will wait until
Nat 19: the flesh burrower knocks the target prone their prey is within choking range before striking.
and makes a free vomit attack. The plants are instinctively fearful of fire and may
S:10 D:8 C:13 I:2 P:8 W:10 Ch:4 recoil from anyone brandishing an open flame
Luck: 5 (Will check to resist).
Move: 30 ft or burrow 5 ft
Fungoid
Flesh burrowers are 5 ft glistening annelids with No. Appearing: 2d4
short stubby tentacles and a circular toothless Armor Class: 10
maw. They are omnivores with insect like Hit Dice: 7
intelligence, dominated by urges to eat and Attacks: Bite 2d6+2
reproduce. A burrower may use its action to Nat 19: special
projectile vomit half inch wriggling larvae in a line S:19 D:5 C:16 I:1 P:10 W:8 Ch:4
15 ft long. Targets must make a Luck (Con) save Luck: 9
or be infested by scores of the worm larvae, which Move: 20 ft and may climb walls, ceilings etc
burrow under the skin to form fleshy galls (lose
next action due to pain/shock). Fungoids are 15 ft, giant sentient toadstools with
teeth and jaws, that prefer flesh to absorbing
If dug out, the larvae cause haemophilia and 1d4 nutrients via the soil. They are able to uproot and
Str or Con loss (determine randomly). If left in, move across the ground, walls and ceiling with
there is no immediate effect but for the unsightly sticky appendages. Fungoids grow underground or
lumps (might impose social penalties, GM’s call). in dark, wet places, out of direct sunlight.
After 2d4 days, the worms emerge from the galls
as small wasps as fly away. The harrowing
experience leaves the host with a random serious
madness (skin or bug phobia, or similar).
Flesh Eating Vines

No. Appearing: 5d6
Armor Class: 12
Hit Dice: 1
Attacks: Crush 1d6+1 and grabbed (opposed Str
check to break free).
Nat 19: the vine releases a potent paralytic spore
cloud, causing 1d6 Dex loss (Luck (Con) save
negates).
S:14 D:14 C:7 I:2 P:10 W:8 Ch:1
Luck: 4
Move: NA
Flesh eating vines are quasi sentient, spiked vines

that crush and absorb animals or humanoids
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They are slow moving, and attempt to trap or catch powerful necromantic energy, requiring a Luck
prey unawares. As an action, they may spew sticky (Con) save or the victim is paralysed for 1d6 x 10
strands over a single target within 10 ft, preventing minutes. Ghasthounds exude a stench that will
them from moving away (target may spend an outlast mankind; living creatures within 5 ft suffer
action to make an opposed Str check to break partial blindness (poison effect, Luck (Con) save
free). On a natural 19, the toadstool blasts the or 33% miss chance for 2d6 minutes).
target with toxic spores, causing 1 HD loss every
24 hours for 1d3 days (no save). An apothecary Ghost, Greater
with the right healing herbs may be able to No. Appearing: 1
neutralise the poison. Armour Class: 18
Hit Dice: 15
Ghasthound Attacks: Touch 1d10 + special
No. Appearing: 1d4 Nat 19: the target ages twice as much as usual.
Armour Class: 14 S:- D:15 C:- I:13 P:15 W:19 Ch:3
Hit Dice: 6 Luck: 15
Attacks: Bite 3d6 + special Move: 30 ft
Nat 19: a burst of horrid stench causes the
equivalent of Incantation of Exhaustion for 1d6 Greater ghosts are ancient apparitions that have
rounds (target only, Luck (Con) save resists). embraced their cursed half life, and corresponding
S:18 D:10 C:18 I:5 P:13 W:15 Ch:4 madness, over their long interminable years. They
Luck: 8 are Incorporeal Undead, able to pass through
Move: 60 ft objects, and are harmed only by magic or cold iron
weapons. The ghost’s touch instantly ages the
Ghasthounds are skinless ghoul canines, with target 3d10 years (no Luck save). If a target is aged
horrible elongated jaws. They are Undead with the more than its expected lifespan, it dies a desiccated
usual benefits. A ghasthound’s bite carries husk.
Once per combat, a greater ghost may reveal its

true visage; a sight so terrifying it strikes onlookers
dead with pure fright (Luck (Will) save if within 30
ft or die of heart attack, if successful, the target
suffers a serious madness and must move away
from the ghost next turn).
Giant, Fire
No. Appearing: 1d8
Armour Class: 17 (armoured)
Hit Dice: 14+3 hit points
Attacks: Giant Hammer 4d8
Nat 19: special
S:21 D:11 C:17 I:10 P:13 W:14 Ch:12
Luck: 14
Move: 50 ft
Fire giants are approximately 17 ft tall, an

aggressive and domineering warrior people that
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excel at warfare and metal smithing. They are
immune to heat/fire damage, and prefer to lair in
volcanos, close by magma streams, or within
blistering deserts. Fire giants hurl boulders, carts,
barrels or humanoid creatures up to 120 ft for 4d6
damage.
Some rare individuals may invoke the following

spell like effects once per day: Curse of Searing
Steel, Gift of the Fiery Furnace, Veil of the Balor
and Summon Primordial Guardian (Fire). Like all
giants, they cause fear in creatures of 2 HD or less,
have a 10 ft reach, and Cause Injuries on 19-20
attack rolls.
Gnoll
No. Appearing: 4d6 hunters or 10d6 pack
Armor Class: 13
Hit Dice: 2
Attacks: Claw/Bite 1d8 or Bow 1d6+2
Nat 19: the gnoll issues a yapping, cackling howl,
urging its kin to greater bloodlust (all gnolls
increase their crit range by 1, up to maximum 3).
S:13 D:13 C:10 I:9 P:13 W:9 Ch:8
Luck: 5
Move: 35 ft Golem, Bronze
No. Appearing: 1
Gnolls are 7 ft, hyena like humanoids, with teeth Armor Class: 17
filled snouts, rending claws and semi furred torsos. Hit Dice: 13
Despite a strong musculature, they prefer light Attacks: 2 x Fists 2d10
armour and ranged weapons to take advantage of Nat 19: the golem blasts blinding light into the
their speed and natural sniper tendencies. target’s face (Luck (Perc) save or blind for 2d4
rounds).
Gnolls are strict carnivores and prefer to eat S:21 D:8 C:23 I:- P:10 W:- Ch:-
intelligent humanoids, whom they torture and Luck: 13
sacrifice to their demon god. Devouring the Move: 30 ft
carrion of a sacrificial victim is one of the pack’s
highest honours. Bronze golems are 14 ft automatons that were
favoured by serpentmen in the Second Age. They
Some rare tribes include a shaman (4 HD) capable have 70% Magic Resistance, except against Curse
of invoking the following spell like blessings once of Searing Steel which causes 7d8 damage (once
per day: Lash of Unerring Pain, Fetid Fog of the only). If both Fist attacks hit, the target is crushed
Rotting Horde, Hunger for Blood, Bestial (Luck (Con) save to avoid rolling on the Injuries &
Communion and Glimpse the True Gods. Setbacks table). Bronze golems have a 10 ft reach.
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Glass golems are 10 ft humanoid beings
constructed of magically hardened glass or crystal.
They have 55% Magic Resistance, except against
Thunderous Invocation which causes 5d8 damage
(once only), and fire based magic which slows
them (as Incantation of Exhaustion). Glass golems
have a 10 ft reach.
When Staggered, the golem shatters into

thousands of pieces, reforming after 1d3 rounds as
a flowing body of razored shards. In this form the
golem is immune to non magical weapons (except
those of mithral or adamantine), and its Fist attack
becomes Claw 3d6. When reduced to zero hp, the
golem explodes, causing all creatures within 15 ft
to roll on the Injuries & Setbacks table (Luck
(Dex) save avoids).
Hookfurgle
No. Appearing: 1d3 or 2d6 pack
Armour Class: 14
Hit Dice: 7+2
Attacks: 2 x Hooks 1d8 and Beak 1d12
Nat 19: the target is flung 1d4 x 10 ft into a tree,
wall, other PC, etc, stunning them for 1 round
(lose next action, no save).
When Staggered, the golem flashes brilliant light S:19 D:6 C:20 I:3 P:11 W:12 Ch:6
in a 20 ft radius, blinding targets for 2d4 rounds Luck: 8
(Luck (Perc) save resists). When reduced to zero Move: 40 ft
hp, a bronze golem explodes in a rain of shrapnel,
causing 5d6 damage in a 20 ft radius (Luck (Dex) Hookfurgles are 12 ft tall, furred humanoids, with
save for half). serrated beaks and wicked bone hooks in lieu of
forearms. Moving swiftly on all fours in gorilla like
Golem, Glass fashion, they are violent and sadistic brutes that
No. Appearing: 1 enjoy tormenting their prey before devouring
Armor Class: 15 them alive. On a critical hit for or against them,
Hit Dice: 9 hookfurgles fly into a frenzied berserk, gaining
Attacks: 2 x Fists 2d6+1 advantage on damage rolls and ignoring morale
Nat 19: the golem vibrates, emitting a bone until either they or their target is dead.
shuddering resonance wave (creatures within 20 ft Hookfurgles have a 10 ft reach.
lose their next action, Luck (Con) save resists).
S:17 D:19 C:20 I:- P:10 W:- Ch:- Human, Assassin
Luck: 10 No. Appearing: 1
Move: 40 ft Armor Class: 14
Hit Dice: 4
Attacks: Dagger 1d4+1 + poison
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Nat 19: as weapon. The Grandmaster is the highest ranking monk of
S:13 D:17 C:13 I:14 P:14 W:13 Ch:13 their order, an insightful leader and astounding
Luck: 9 warrior despite their often advanced age.
Move: 30 ft Grandmasters gain advantage on Will and
acrobatics checks, and are immune to madness,
Assassins are stone cold murderers for hire, poison and disease. They may choose from the
trained to incapacitate or kill their marks as quickly following Monk techniques four times per combat:
and quietly as possible. Most carry some manner Formless Water, Moon shields Sun, Heaven’s
of poison to assist in their missions. Assassins gain Leap, Fork the River, Strength of One, Unchain
advantage on stealth checks, and have the Rogue the Dragon, Iron Fist.
Backstab, Finisher and Skirmisher abilities (4th
level). They may choose from the following Rogue Iguaato
tricks three times per combat: Rapid Dose, No. Appearing: 3d6 raiders or 8d8 nest
Hidden Blade, Smoke Bomb, Choking Dust, Armor Class: 14
Flash Powder. Hit Dice: 3
Attacks: Bite 1d10+1 or weapon
Human, Grandmaster Nat 19: the Iguaato emits a nauseating stench;
No. Appearing: 1 Luck (Con) save or lose 1d2 Str.
Armor Class: 14 S:14 D:8 C:11 I:8 P:11 W:10 Ch:9
Hit Dice: 8 Luck: 6
Attacks: 2 x Fist, Kick, etc 1d10+2 Move: 30 ft including climbing
Nat 19: the target is tripped, grabbed, pushed 10 ft
or disarmed. Iguaato are bulky 7 ft reptile humanoids, with
S:15 D:17 C:11 I:12 P:15 W:17 Ch:10 strong jaws, armoured scales, and spines running
Luck: 11 down their back. They are carrion feeders
Move: 30 ft
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(including their own kind), leaving prey to rot body super sticky, causing weapons to become
before devouring it some days later. Iguaato may stuck to it (Str check to resist). On a successful
speak with other reptiles, and share an instinctive pseudopod hit, the target is grabbed and cannot
bond with serpentmen. They are forced into move away without winning a Str contest. A
hibernation in cold climates. grabbed target automatically suffers 1d6 acid
damage on the monster’s subsequent turns.
Implacable Blob
No. Appearing: 1d10 The blob has a bloodhound like sense of smell,
Armour Class: 11 detects heat signatures up to 240 ft, and is immune
Hit Dice: 2+2 to acid and piercing damage (arrows, spears, etc).
Attacks: Pseudopod 1d6 + special If reduced to zero hp by weapons, the blob does
Nat 19: a random limb is incapacitated by the not die, instead entering a dormant regenerative
blob’s glue (Luck (Str) save to resist, or freed once state (regains 1 hp each minute). After tasting its
the monster is reduced to zero hp). prey, the blob will track it relentlessly until
S:16 D:10 C:15 I:2 P:10 W:19 Ch:1 destroyed (ignoring other potential prey to do so).
Luck: 5 Dousing the monster in flour (or similar fine dust,
Move: 20 ft inc up walls, ceilings, etc one bag worth) chokes its oxygen membrane and
kills it in 1d6 rounds.
The implacable blob is a 4 ft predatory ooze with
an unrelenting hunger for flesh and bone. Its dark Lake Wyrm
crimson surface has a relatively coherent shape, No. Appearing: 1
shuffling along with a slurping, caterpillar like Armor Class: 16
motion. The blob is relatively slow, but its upper Hit Dice: 10
Attacks: Bite 2d10+1
Nat 19: special
S:19 D:16 C:18 I:3 P:13 W:13 Ch:6
Luck: 12
Move: 120 ft swimming or 30 ft on land
Lake wyrms are 18 ft, dragon like amphibians that

dwell in deep lakes, rivers and oceans. Their diet
typically consists of dolphins, sharks and other
large marine mammals, but they will gladly tear
apart ships to feast on men if given the chance.
Lake wyrms prefer underwater environs but can

survive on land for up to an hour, slithering and
dragging themselves about on their foreclaws.
They may breathe a cone of scalding steam (120 ft
long and 40 ft at the base) causing 14d6 damage
(Luck (Dex) save for half). The breath weapon has
a 30% chance of recharging at the start of the
wyrm’s turn, up to a maximum of twice per hour.
Lake wyrms have Major Exploit Protection, Off
Turn Attacks and Cause Injuries on 19-20 attack
rolls.
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Lycanthrope, Werebear
No. Appearing: 1
Armour Class: 13
Hit Dice: 9
Attacks: Bite 2d10
Nat 19: if appropriate, a bear (70%) or dire bear
(30%) comes to the lycanthrope’s aid.
S:19 D:10 C:18 I:10 P: 15 W:15 Ch:7
Luck: 10
Move: 30 ft
Werebears are bear hybrid Lycanthropes with the

usual properties. They may spend an action to
exert control and issue orders to ordinary bears
and dire bears, which are compelled to obey.
Werebears are the least human and most bestial
of werecreatures, preferring to lair in the
wilderness, biding their time to strike at
woodsmen, explorers, barbarian clans, etc. A
Staggered werebear enters a blood rage, gaining
Off Turn Attacks and immunity to morale. Mesmer Falcon
No. Appearing: 1 or mated pair
Man Eating Caterpillar Armor Class: 13
No. Appearing: 1 Hit Dice: 9
Armor Class: 10 Attacks: 2 x Claws 1d10 and Bite 2d8
Hit Dice: 6 Nat 19: the falcon strobes hypnotically, stunning
Attacks: Bite 2d8 and 2 x Glue Tubes (special) the target for 1d3 rounds (helpless, Luck (Will)
Nat 19: the caterpillar shoots an additional spray save resists).
of mucus at the target. S:19 D:14 C:18 I:2 P:15 W:13 Ch:10
S:15 D:10 C:10 I:2 P:10 W:10 Ch:6 Luck: 11
Luck: 11 Move: 120 ft flying
Move: 40 ft including up walls, ceiling, etc
Mesmer falcons are twice as large as giant eagles,
The man eating caterpillar is a 12 ft, many limbed, with enormous 50 ft wingspans, man crushing
soft bodied crawler with a voracious appetite, most claws and armour rending beaks. Their plumage is
often found in deep jungle or the darkest forests. chameleonic, allowing them to blend into the sky
They surge through the trees with surprisingly to ambush prey (advantage on stealth checks), or
alacrity, and are just as swift on the ground. strobe hypnotically to confound them (see Nat 19).
Articulated tubes on either side of their grinding A mesmer that hits with both claw attacks
mouth are used to spray sticky mucus at prey in a automatically hits with its bite attack. Major Exploit
hose like fashion (range 60 ft, Luck (Str or Dex) Protection and Cause Injuries on criticals.
save; if failed helpless for 1 hour. Each round the
hose is used applies a cumulative -1 penalty to the Mimic
save). Setting the mucus on fire destroys it in one No. Appearing: 1
round, but causes 1d6 burning damage for each Armor Class: 14
round of mucus build up. Hit Dice: 5
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Mudman, Core
No. Appearing: 1
Armor Class: 21
Hit Dice: 20
Attacks: Corrosive Mud Spray 3d10 (240 ft)
Nat 19: the core disgorges a Coreguard to defend
it and the colony.
S:- D:- C:24 I:3 P:10 W:20 Ch:10
Luck: 16
Move: Immobile
The subterranean Core is a 60 ft tall, 70 ft wide

mound of sentient mud, the progenitor of a
mudmen colony through a form of mitosis. The
Core is an overarching hive like intellect that binds
all of the mudmen together, supporting and
directing their activities. It is connected to various
sensor tubercles spread throughout its
underground complex via rootlike tendrils.
The Core is a Boss Monster with the usual

Attacks: Bite 1d10+1 and 1d4 x Tendrils 1d6 benefits, and is immune to non-magical weapons,
Nat 19: glues one of the target’s limbs to its own except those of silver and adamantine.
body (Str contest to break free).
S:18 D:10 C:16 I:8 P:13 W:15 Ch:4 Mudman, Coreguard
Luck: 8 No. Appearing: 2d4
Move: 30 ft and may climb walls, ceilings etc Armor Class: 18
Hit Dice: 7+1
The mimic is a sorcerous oddity of shapeshifting Attacks: 2 x Fists 2d6+1 or Glob 3d6 (240 ft)
sentience, a living trap, brought to life by arcane Nat 19: special
design or perhaps catastrophe. The mimic’s body S:19 D:11 C:18 I:2 P:10 W:17 Ch:5
is covered in super adhesive tendrils, causing Luck: 9
weapons that touch it to become stuck if the Move 40 ft and may climb walls, ceilings etc
monster wishes (Str contest to break free, or
alcohol automatically dissolves the bond). Coreguard are larger 8 ft sentry mudman variants
with hardened plates, existing only to protect the
Mimics may change forms to impersonate an hivemind Core. They have Major Exploit
object from as small as a shoe to as large as a bed Protection along with the usual drone traits. On a
by using an action. They are generally Nat 19 a random body part is transmuted into a
indistinguishable from a mundane object unless shower of mud (ie destroyed), Luck (Dex) save
touched or threatened with fire. Mimics have Off resists or roll 1d6: (i) head, (ii) left arm below
Turn Attacks and are protected by 50% magic elbow, (iii) right arm below elbow, (iv) left leg
resistance. If reduced to zero hit points, Mimics do below knee, (v) right leg below knee, (vi) genitals.
not die but enter a dormant state for 1d4 days
(unless set on fire).
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Mudman, Drone Mudman, Sentry
No. Appearing: 3d6 or 10d10 hive No. Appearing: 1d6
Hit Dice: 3+1 Hit Dice: 5+1
Attacks: 2 x Fists 1d6+1 Attacks: 2 x Fists 1d8+1 or Glob 2d6 (180 ft)
Nat 19: special Nat 19: special
Luck: 6 Luck: 8
Move: 30 ft and may climb walls, ceilings etc Move 30 ft and may climb walls, ceilings etc
Mudmen are 5 ft, humanoid creatures, with Mudmen sentries are larger 6 ft variants, bred as
earthy, sludge like flesh and luminous eyes. They mobile guardians of the hive and drones. Mudmen
have no legs, instead sliding across the ground (or sentries have the same traits as drones, but on a
wall, or ceiling) like a rolling wave. Mudmen Nat 19 the target’s weapon is engulfed in hardened
possess insect like intelligence, communicating via mud and stuck to the floor (1d4 minutes to break
chemical signals they exude through their skin, but the weapon free).
are otherwise silent. Each member is an intrinsic
part of a single, interconnected hive mind Mummy, Scarab
(directed by the Core), exchanging information via No. Appearing: 1 or pair
touch, shape and pheromones. Armour Class: 15
Hit Dice: 10
On a Nat 19, a random body part is trapped in Attacks: Fist 2d8 + Mummy Rot
heavy, solidified mud; Roll 1d6: (i) head, (ii) left Nat 19: the mummy unleashes a scarab swarm.
arm, (iii) right arm, (iv) left leg, (v) right leg, (vi) S:19 D:8 C:19 I:5 P:12 W:16 Ch:3
chest) and effectively petrified for 1d4 hours Luck: 11
(action to break free, Str contest vs Str 16). Move: 40 ft
Mudmen may squeeze through narrow cracks at
half normal speed, suffer double damage from Scarab mummies are greater guardians, warrior
fluid based attacks, and lose 1 HD per round if champions and priests of the old ways that gave
submerged in water. They see as well in darkness their lives to act as sentries for eternity. Unlike
as in light. normal mummies, they are not especially
susceptible to fire, and have Major Exploit
Mudman, Mudling Protection. Most scarab mummies have no real
No. Appearing: 2d4 intelligence and simply follow the orders of their
Armor Class: 11 master, but some show cunning or even speak.
Hit Dice: 1
Attacks: Bite 1d4 or Throw Glob 1d4 (90 ft) Each time the guardian is hit, magical scarab
Nat 19: as Drone beetles skitter from the wound (packed inside the
S:10 D:4 C:10 I:2 P:6 W:8 Ch:8 corpse during the mummification process). When
Luck: 4 Staggered, a swarm of the vicious insects emerge to
Move 20 ft and may climb walls, ceilings etc aid their host (treat as Bone Cutter Ant Swarm).
The mummy’s touch inflicts Mummy Rot, a
Mudlings are infant 2 ft mudmen that were magical curse that causes 1 Con loss and prevents
recently spawned, shuffling about and eating, often healing of all kinds until the adventure ends (a
monitored or groomed by 1d6 drones. Luck (Will) save resists). Purge the Accursed lifts
the mummy’s curse.
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The aberrant species is on the verge of extinction.
The last remnants are unable to reproduce, but
they stretch their lifespans by replacing failing
organs with those of compatible races, one of
whom is humans. Driven by this fundamental
imperative, small bands of n’tarc roam the
universe discreetly seeking humans to harvest.
N’tarc may invoke a Temporal Warp up to 120 ft,

causing a single target to age 3d10 years ( Luck
(Con) save for half). This ability has a 25% chance
of recharging at the start of the n’tarc’s turn. On a
natural 19, the target loses their next turn, trapped
in a déjà vu state (repeating their last action over
and over).
N’tarc may invoke the following spell like abilities

once per day: Strange Joining, Bound by the Black
Spiral, Globe of Silent Contemplation, Gaze of
Beguilement (lasts 2d6 days, and subjects also
become friendly to other victims of this power),
Delusions of Dark Recall, Ineffable Force.
N’Tarc
No. Appearing: 2d4 Naga
Armor Class: 13 No. Appearing: 1
Hit Dice: 5 Armour Class: 19
Attacks: Bite 2d6 + age 1d10 years Hit Dice: 15
Nat 19: special. Attacks: Bite 4d8 + poison
S:13 D:13 C:9 I:15 P:15 W:14 Ch:5 Nat 19: the naga may also cast a spell.
Luck: 8 S:20 D:16 C:20 I:16 P:16 W:16 Ch:9
Move 30 ft flying Luck: 15
Move: 40 ft
N’tarc, or flesh harvesters are approx 8 ft tall
aberrants with bulbous, pufferfish like heads and Nagas are 40 ft serpents with quasi human heads
beaked, toothy jaws. They float with unnatural (often with a cobra hood) and innate magical
locomotion, folding space to jerkily slip from one powers. Ancient despots, nagas once enslaved
place to another, long mucus covered tentacles mankind alongside the serpentmen. Unlike their
caressing the ground as they pass. kin however, nagas have decided humans are too
dangerous to enslave a fourth time, and believe
N’tarc bend space and time in ways humans genocide is the only solution. Nagas speak the
cannot understand, and in their home dimension serpentmen tongue, but will not stoop to parley
age slower than the elves. In the material world with adventurers except in very exceptional
however, they decay rapidly and die within a few circumstances. They reserve a deep seated hatred
short decades. Their objective is therefore highly for elves, consider dwarves poor eating, and
time sensitive; few harvesters wish to remain in the halflings barely a snack.
world longer than necessary.
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Most nagas are Boss Monsters. Their poison Luck: 9
varies from individual to individual but is Move: Burrow 5 ft or 30 ft (inc climb walls, ceiling,
exceptionally dangerous; roll 1d12+8 on the etc)
Poison Traps table (LFG p.235). A naga’s magical
abilities are unmatched by other mortal creatures; Speckled ooze is a semi intelligent, predatory
they ignore the usual spell interruption rule, and sludge, usually black or grey with white or yellow
may use the following spells once per day: Waking patches (the speckled effect). They are burrowing
Dream, Sever Arcarnum, Runic Rite of hunters that detest sunlight, which destroys them
Wonderment, Spectral Transfixion, Monstrous after exposure for a few minutes. On a hit, victims
Subjugation, Crush of the Warp, Hedge of suffer 1d8 damage due to painful flesh melting
Twisting Thorns, Eldritch Mirror, Creeping acid for the next 1d4 rounds (alcohol neutralises).
Doom, Word of Ending, and Unchain the World
Eater. On a natural 19, the ooze puffs out a toxic white
or yellow cloud in a 15 ft radius, causing 1d3 Int
Ooze, Frost or Will loss (even chance, Luck (Con) save resists).
No. Appearing: 1 In times of scarcity, speckled ooze enter a dormant
Armor Class: 15 state, awakening when they detect the body heat of
Hit Dice: 4+3 a potential meal within 120 ft. Large quantities of
Attacks: Pseudopod 2d6 + freeze. alcohol might force the ooze into dormancy (Will
Nat 19: special check resists).
S:16 D:8 C:17 I:2 P:10 W:11 Ch:1
Luck: 7 Ooze, Splinter
Move: Burrow 5 ft or 30 ft (inc swimming, No. Appearing: 1
climbing walls, ceiling, etc) Armour Class: 12
Hit Dice: 8
Frost oozes are 5 ft man eating amoeba, white or
sky blue in colour, with undulating flab and
grasping tendrils. They are active only in colder
environments, and forced into hibernation in hot
climates. Unlike most oozes, the frost ooze
generates a hardened carapace when threatened,
helping to protect it from physical attacks. On a
Nat 19, or a damage roll of 10+, the frost ooze
engulfs the target and freezes them solid (a Luck
(Str) save resists). A frozen victim automatically
suffers pseudopod damage each round until dead
or rescued.
Ooze, Speckled
No. Appearing: 1
Armor Class: 13
Hit Dice: 7
Attacks: Pseudopod 4d4 + special, may be flung
up to 60 ft.
Nat 19: special
S:13 D:14 C:17 I:2 P:14 W:15 Ch:1
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Attacks: Pseudopod 1d10 Redjaw
Nat 19: the ooze swells in size, doubling its HD No. Appearing: 2d6
(max 8). Armor Class: 14
Luck: 9 Attacks: Bite 2d6
Move: 50 ft and may climb walls, ceilings, etc Nat 19: the target’s weapon is snatched away and
crushed in the monster’s jaws (magic items are
The splinter ooze is an 8 ft, flesh absorbing blob damaged instead of destroyed, not usable until
of white colouration, with a swift rippling motion. repaired).
Upon sensing suitable prey, it sprouts whip like S:16 D:10 C:14 I:3 P:10 W:10 Ch:7
pseudopods to attack (one per target within 5 ft), Luck: 7
causing 1d10 poison based damage on a hit. A Move: 50 ft and leap 40 ft.
character with anti-toxin or similar suffers half
damage. Redjaws are 8 ft, bipedal, dragon headed reptiles
with strong jaws and impressive speed. They are
When struck, a splinter ooze divides in half, ferocious hunters and voracious meat eaters, so
forming two monsters (halve HD, same attack much so they will hunt available game to extinction
bonus and damage). It continues splitting in this in the absence of competing predators.
way until reaching 1 HD segments. A 1 HD
segment reduced to zero hp is destroyed (turns Redjaws are particularly hostile to other bipeds,
black and shrivels up). A segment may spend its which they instinctively attack and kill. They enter
action to merge with another segment. Fire and a blood frenzy when a target within 40 ft becomes
lightning cause a splinter ooze no damage, but Staggered, leaping to attack them if possible (they
disorients them momentarily (lose next turn). Cold will expose themselves to free attacks in order to
damage freezes the ooze solid for 1 round. If do so).
struck during this time, they shatter and die.
Rhino
No. Appearing: 1d4
Armor Class: 12
Hit Dice: 5
Attacks: Horn 2d8
Nat 19: special
S:19 D:8 C:13 I:3 P:10 W:10 Ch:4
Luck: 7
Move: 30 ft
A rhino is 12 ft long, 6 ft high and over two tonnes

of ramming power. On a Nat 19, the target is
skewered on the beast’s horn and dies (a Luck
(Dex) save resists, in which case roll 1d4 and apply
the following entry from the Injuries & Setbacks
table instead: (i) Internal Bleeding, (ii) Broken
Ribs, (iii) Broken Armour, (iv) Muscle Tear).
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Rock Grinder
No. Appearing: 2d4
Armor Class: 15
Hit Dice: 6
Attacks: 4 x Claws 1d4+3
Nat 19: special
S:19 D:10 C:16 I:3 P:11 W:12 Ch:4
Luck: 8
Move: 30 ft or 5 ft burrowing
Rock grinders are 8 ft bipeds with eye stalks,

mandibles, four claws and a sturdy carapace. They
have animal like intelligence, eating rocks and
minerals, especially valuable metals such as gold
which they find irresistible. Rock grinders burrow
through earth at 5 ft per round, and through stone
at 5 ft per minute. They eat as they work, their
tunnels usually collapsing behind them. On a
natural 19, the target’s limb is broken or fractured,
crushed in a claw or mandible (per the Injuries & Rust Monster
Setbacks table, entry 2 or 3). No. Appearing: 1d6
Armor Class: 14
Roper Hit Dice: 2+4
No. Appearing: 1 Attacks: Bite 1d3 and Antennae (special)
Armor Class: 18 Nat 19: the target is pinned on the ground beneath
Hit Dice: 11 the rust monster (target may spend their action to
Attacks: 6 x Tendrils (special) and Bite 3d8+1 break free via a Str contest).
Nat 19: a tendril snatches the target’s weapon and S:13 D:10 C:13 I:3 P:16 W:18 Ch:9
throws it behind the monster. Luck: 5
S:19 D:7 C:18 I:4 P:13 W:18 Ch:5 Move: 40 ft including up walls, ceiling, etc
Luck: 11
Move: 10 ft including climbing walls, ceiling, etc Highly feared, and loathed, the rust monster is a
wolf sized insectoid with a hardened shell, four
Ropers are 10 ft stalagmite like subterranean legs, whipping tail, and long antennae. Curious and
monsters, with rock hard hides, lashing tentacles, determined, they automatically sense ferrous
and a single baleful eye. Their six tendrils extend metal within 500 ft (their primary food source).
up to 50 ft, weakening the target with a poisonous
mucus (Luck (Con) save or lose 1d4 Str), and On a successful antennae hit, a metal object turns
dragging them 25 ft towards its fang filled maw to rust care of a fast acting chemical reaction
(target may spend their action to break free with a (determine the object randomly; 1d4: (i) weapon,
Str contest). Slicing off a roper’s tendrils offers (ii) armour, (iii) shield, (iv) other eg coin pouch,
only brief respite (50% chance the monster grows lantern, etc). Magical objects are rendered
another at the start of its next turn). Ropers are unusable until repaired instead of destroyed. Rust
chameleonic and indistinguishable from ordinary monsters have no interest in people other than
stalagmites at distances greater than 30 ft. They their metal gear (they will not eat a person, but
have dog like intelligence and are always hungry. might pin one down to feed on their equipment).
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Shambling Mound
No. Appearing: 1d6
Armor Class: 12
Hit Dice: 10
Attacks: (1d3+1) x Slap 1d10+1
Nat 19: the target is engulfed.
S:19 D:7 C:18 I:3 P:10 W:19 Ch:4
Luck: 10
Move: 30 ft
The shambling mound is a quasi sentient, 8 ft pile

of rotting vegetation, carrion and faecal matter.
Animated by magic leaking from unstable ley lines,
shambling mounds know only hunger, seeking out
the living to engulf and digest in order to prolong
their unnatural existence. When pickings are
scarce, they enter a stasis like hibernation until a
warm bodied creature approaches within 60 ft (or
attacks).
A mound grows 1d3+1 “arms” when attacking (roll

each round), slapping and grasping at enemies as
it reels them in. If two or more attacks hit, the
target is engulfed (helpless and suffocating, may
Scroach spend an action to break free via a Str contest). A
No. Appearing: 1d10 mound’s animus makes them immune to fire, and
Armor Class: 14 they are healed 3d6 hp by water or cold magic.
Hit Dice: 4
Attacks: Tail Stinger 1d8 + poison Shrieker Fungi
Nat 19: severe stabbing; target rolls 1d6 on the No. Appearing: 2d6
Injuries & Setbacks table. Armor Class: 10
Luck: 6 Attacks: Special
Move: 40 ft Nat 19: NA
S:10 D:4 C:8 I:3 P:13 W:7 Ch:4
The scroach is a 7 ft, half scorpion half roach Luck: 4
hybrid, with an armoured carapace and paralysing Move: NA
stinger. Their poison requires a Luck (Con) save
to avoid a random limb being paralysed for 1d4 Shriekers are immobile, 7 ft mushroom fungi of
days (if a limb is already poisoned, reroll). A varying colouration, spotted with sphincter like
humanoid with four paralysed limbs is eaten alive organs on top. They automatically sense warm
by the monstrous vermin, and/or has eggs bodied creatures within 120 ft, which causes them
implanted in them (hatch in 4d6 hours, and to emit a piercing shriek that is audible over long
consume the host). An adventurer has a 30% distances. The shrieker continues to emit this cry
chance of harvesting one dose of poison from a until the creature moves beyond 120 ft and the
dead scroach. following two rounds.
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Shriekers act as beacons to other monsters that two or four limbs as required, communicating in
something edible may be in the vicinity. Scratching low chirps, high chitters and aggressive hisses,
the fungus on the underside of its cap causes it to baring yellowed claws and fangs when threatened.
murmur contently then “sleep” for 1d4 hours. A skratt’s bite has a 50% chance of carrying a
Each fungus has a 50% chance of having evolved a random disease (Con check resists). They see as
means of attack. If so, roll 1d6: well in darkness as light.
1. Puff cloud of toxic spores causing 1d8 Like most vermin, the ratmen are disease laden,
damage in a 5 ft radius (Luck (Con) save skulking scavengers, careful to avoid physical
resists, once per hour), danger unless necessary. Once engaged however,
the ratmen fight with desperate fury, exploiting any
2. Flexible stem allowing the shrieker to rear obvious weakness in their foe. The skratt take no
back and strike at an adjacent target like a prisoners, and leave no survivors, preferring to eat
hammer (attack roll as normal, 1d4 slain enemies whenever possible (whilst technically
damage). omnivores, they prefer carrion).
3. Sonic scream causing 1d4 Int loss (range Slime Spider

20 ft, Luck (Will) save resists and target is No. Appearing: 1
immune to further screams). Armor Class: 12
Hit Dice: 2
4. 1d6 parasitic 2 ft worms crawl out of the Attacks: 2 x Slime Claws (special)
shrieker’s sphincters to attack (AC 8, 1 hp, Nat 19: the spider secretes a standard Green
poison bite 1d3, move 20 ft). Slime, which assists it.
S:13 D:13 C:13 I:2 P:12 W:16 Ch:1
5. The fungus’ mushroom cap folds down to Luck: 5
envelop anyone beneath, causing Move: 30 ft and may climb walls, ceilings, etc
suffocation (Luck (Dex) save avoids, or
may spend action to break free with a Str A slime spider is green slime evolved into 3 ft
contest). spider form, allowing a colony to navigate the local
environment. Unlike normal green slime, the
6. The fungus is coated in a very fine toxic
spider only transforms organic substances into
powder. Touching it causes 1d6 poison
slime, which it then absorbs (gaining 1 HD, 1 x
damage.
Slime Claw attack, and 1 ft radius per humanoid
victim, up to a maximum of 10 HD).
Skratt
No. Appearing: 4d4
A touched victim transforms into green slime
Armor Class: 11
within 1 round (a Luck (Con) save resists). Slime
Hit Dice: 1
spiders are destroyed by sunlight, fire or extreme
Attacks: Bite 1d6
cold, rendering them an inert tar like substance.
Nat 19: the skratt’s tail trips the target.
Purge the Accursed also destroys them.
S:10 D:13 C:8 I:9 P:13 W:7 Ch:8
Luck: 5 Spider, Giant Tree
Move: 40 ft including climbing and swimming
No. Appearing: 3d4
Armor Class: 13
Skratt are 5 ft, rat like humanoids with rodent
Hit Dice: 3+1
heads, furred bodies, and bald tails. They move on
Attacks: Bite 1d6+1 + poison
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Nat 19: special forcing a roll on the Injuries & Setbacks table. The
S:14 D:16 C:12 I:2 P:12 W:10 Ch:4 nest mother’s poisonous bite causes 1d6 Con loss
Luck: 6 (a Luck (Con) save resists at a -2 penalty). An
Move: 50 ft and may climb walls, ceilings, etc adventurer reduced to zero Con falls into a coma,
and is later eaten or implanted with eggs. There is
Male Giant Tree Spiders are 7 ft long, a 25% chance of harvesting 1d3 doses of poison
camouflaged like the leaves and branches they from a dead nest mother.
hide within (+2 bonus on hide checks). They
display basic teamwork and hunt in packs, stalking Spider, Hook
their prey from the high branches before dropping No. Appearing: 1d6
5 ft nets of black silk. A Luck (Dex) save is Armor Class: 14
required to prevent becoming entangled and Hit Dice: 6
helpless. On their turn, a trapped victim may Attacks: 2 x Hooks 1d6 and Stinger 1d6 + poison
spend an action to attempt to break free (an Nat 19: special
opposed Str check vs Str 17). On a natural 19 S:14 D:16 C:12 I:2 P:12 W:10 Ch:4
attack roll, the victim is subject to a web attack. Luck: 8
Move: 60 ft and may climb walls, ceilings, etc
The spider’s poisonous bite causes 1d2 Con loss
(a Luck (Con) save resists). A victim reduced to
zero Con falls into a coma, and is later eaten or
used to lay eggs in. An adventurer has a 25%
chance of harvesting 1d3 doses of poison from a
dead spider.
Spider, Giant Tree (Nest Mother)

No. Appearing: 1
Armor Class: 12
Hit Dice: 14
Attacks: Bite 1d10+1 + poison
Nat 19: special
S:18 D:16 C:16 I:4 P:12 W:15 Ch:5
Luck: 13
Move: 50 ft and may climb walls, etc
The nest mother is 15 ft long, possessed of sly

cunning and often hunts in packs with her smaller Hook Spiders are 10 ft long arachnids of silver
males. As an action, she may drop web hooks onto blue coloration, with two mantis like forelimbs and
a target below her, hoisting them up into the trees an abdominal stinger. Lacking webs, the spiders
at a rate of 60 ft per round (a Luck (Dex) save employ surprising speed and barbed hooks to
resists). Such a victim is not entangled, but cannot ensnare their prey. A target struck by both hooks
move away from the monster without spending an cannot move away without first winning a Str
action to cut themselves free (requires a Dex contest (no action).
check). The nest mother makes Off Turn Attacks.
On a natural 19, the target is subject to a strobing,
On a natural 19 attack roll, the spider leaps onto hypnotic gaze (Luck (Will) save or affected as if by
the target, crushing them beneath her bulk and Malediction of Lunacy for 1d3 rounds). The
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spider’s stinger causes 1 Will loss (Luck (Con) save
resists). An adventurer reduced to zero Will falls
into a catatonic state and is devoured. An
adventurer has a 25% chance of harvesting 2d4
doses of poison from a dead spider.
Spriggan
No. Appearing: 3d6 or 5d10 lair
Armour Class: 13
Hit Dice: 1 hp
Attacks: Bite 1d2 + special
Nat 19: the spriggan’s poison causes 1d8 damage
and a Malediction of Lunacy effect (Luck (Con)
save resists both).
S:4 D:18 C:4 I:10 P:13 W:12 Ch:10
Luck: 3
Move: 30 ft including climbing, and leap 30 ft
Spriggans (aka dark sprites) are 10 inch fey

humanoids, larger wingless cousins of the sprites,
with elongated noses and bark like, thorny skin.
They favour dark grottos and tangled forests, Nat 19: the target is disarmed by a tentacle.
hidden from humans, but not too distant from S:15 D:9 C:13 I:5 P:10 W:10 Ch:6
their hunting trails. Luck: 7
Move: 30 ft
Spriggans are extremely covetous of the big folk,
and regularly rob and murder them for mischief Squid things are 8 ft decapods with tentacled lower
and plunder. With the right offering, they might be halves, oily grey humanoid torsos, and squid like
dissuaded from attacking a well armed force. heads. Although they are marine dwellers, they can
survive out of water for up to two hours searching
Spriggans may spend an action to merge with or for food. Squid things are of limited intelligence,
exit from a tree, and leap up to 30 ft, making them communicating only in sign language, and craft
expert ambushers (automatic surprise if sufficient primitive tools and weapons.
trees are available). A spriggan’s needle like teeth
inject a serious poison (1d8 damage, Luck (Con) They understand most humanoids are easily
save negates). Finally, killing spriggans invokes a drowned and are expert grapplers, gaining
fey curse (at the end of battle, if a PC killed any advantage on grabs and holds. Once per combat,
spriggans, they must make a Luck (Will) save or squid things may release a spray of oil to blind their
lose 1d2 Reroll dice). foe (Luck (Dex) save or 33% miss chance for 2
rounds, or if underwater a 20 ft cloud).
Squid Thing
No. Appearing: 1d10 Star Beast
Armour Class: 13 No. Appearing: 1 or 2d6
Hit Dice: 4 Armor Class: 17
Attacks: Spear 1d10+1 and Tentacle Grab (no Hit Dice: 6
Attacks: 2 x Claws 1d6+1 and Bite 1d6
damage, but target is grabbed).
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S:19 D:12 C:14 I:2 P:13 W:15 Ch:8
Luck: 10
Move: 180 ft flying
Stormravens are massive, raven like avians with 30

ft wingspans, golden head crests and thunder like
cries. Roused from hibernation during
thunderstorms and high winds, these aerial
predators favour deer, horses, and humanoids.
Intrinsically bound to tempests and squalls,

stormravens act as natural lightning rods, attracting
and directing electrical bolts in concert with their
attacks. When first ambushing enemies, they ride
the lightning to the surface, flashing to strike their
prey in the blink of an eye (advantage to surprise,
and if they hit, cause 4d6 bonus lightning damage).
When a stormraven dies, it invariably attracts one

final lightning blast against their foe, causing 4d6
damage and stunning it (lose next action; Luck
Nat 19: the alien’s tail fangs strike, causing 2d4
(Dex) save negates both). They are immune to
damage (exploding 4’s).
S:18 D:16 C:16 I:4 P:11 W:14 Ch:4 both lightning and cold damage. A cloak fashioned
Luck: 8 of stormraven feathers renders the wearer immune
Move: 40 ft inc up walls, ceiling, etc to lightning (max one cloak per bird).
Star beasts are 8 ft malevolent aliens from another

dimension, hard bodied humanoids with lashing
talons, elongated heads and prehensile tails that
end in snapping fangs. They possess only minimal
intellect and are instinctual stalkers, gaining
advantage on stealth related checks. If exposed to
air, the alien’s blood acts as a powerful, highly
pressurised acid; when Staggered, any target in
melee with the monster requires a Luck (Dex) save
to avoid a corrosive spray. If failed, roll on the
Injuries & Setbacks table (the monster is immune
to its own acid blood, as are others of its kind).
Stormraven
No. Appearing: 1d3
Armour Class: 14
Hit Dice: 8+2
Attacks: 2 x Claws 1d10 and Bite 2d6
Nat 19: the stormraven unleashes a shocking blast,
causing 3d6 lightning damage (no save).
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Swarm, Bone Cutter Ants Toadmen
No. Appearing: 1d4+1 No. Appearing: 2d4+1 hunters or 8d10 spawning
Armour Class: 13 cave
Hit Dice: 4 Armor Class: 13
Hit Dice: 2+4
Attacks: Bites 1d10
Attacks: Bite 1d8+1
Nat 19: the target is overwhelmed (helpless for 1d3 Nat 19: the toad’s tongue snatches the target’s
rounds, Luck (Str or Dex) save resists). weapon or shield from its grasp.
Luck: 7 Luck: 5
Move: 30 ft Move: 30 ft inc up walls, ceiling, etc
Bone cutter ants are 1 ft carnivores that harvest

bone, claws, carapace, and other hard materials to
build their sprawling surface nests. Swarm rules
apply. Once a suitable corpse is located, they
converge on the area, forming long lines to convey
their spoils back to the nest. Bone cutter ants are
extremely aggressive, attacking anything they
perceive as a threat or potential donor (particularly
humanoids in rigid armour). Long standing nests
close to trade routes invariably gather a large
number of salvaged goods (equal to 1 x 5 HD Lair
Treasure).
Swarm, Zombie Rat

No. Appearing: 1d3
Armour Class: 11
Hit Dice: 3+3
Attacks: Bites 1d6 + disease
Nat 19: the target is overwhelmed, if not rescued
by the end of next round, they are eaten (Luck (Str
or Dex) save resists).
Toadmen are 5 ft humanoid anurans of low
S:5 D:15 C:10 I:- P:10 W:- Ch:-
intellect, often bulbous with dark green, noduled
Luck: 6 skin. Their back legs are particularly strong and
Move: 40 ft muscular, allowing them to jump up to 30 ft.
Toadmen have sticky, prehensile tongues that
A zombie rat swarm consists of hundreds of reach up to 15 ft, helping them climb or grapple
strong, swift and voracious flesh eating vermin. foes (gaining advantage). Some variants are known
Swarm rules apply. A bite from the Undead swarm to have slow acting chameleonic abilities (gaining
invariably threatens to infect the target with a advantage on hide checks after 1d6 minutes of
matching their skin colour to the environment).
random disease (Luck (Con) check resists). An
adventurer reduced to zero hp must be recovered Toadmen see better than humans in darkness, but
from the swarm in one round or they are torn to are still blind in the absence of light. They keep
pieces. their underwater dens lit with luminous moss,
plants and algae.
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Tree Ettin a 50% chance Entangle recharges at the start of the
No. Appearing: 1d4 monster’s turn. Tree ettins Cause Injuries on 19-
Armour Class: 15 20 attack rolls, have a 10 ft reach, and suffer
Hit Dice: 12 double damage from fire.
Attacks: 2 x Claws 3d6 or Entangle
Nat 19: the target is subject to an Entangle attack, Underlurker
see below. No. Appearing: 1
S:20 D:10 C:20 I:6 P:13 W:15 Ch:6 Armor Class: 10
Luck: 12 Hit Dice: 8+5
Move: 40 ft Attacks: Engulf (special) or Batter 1d10
Nat 19: the underlurker makes an Engulf attack
Tree Ettins are 15 ft, sapient plant humanoids with against the target (or if already engulfed, against
two heads, infused with the souls of murdered fey. another target).
Ancient and unforgiving, they despise “lesser” S:17 D:6 C:12 I:3 P:15 W:10 Ch:4
races such as humans and dwarves, whom they Luck: 9
invariably regard as malign encroachers into their Move: 30 ft
ancestral forests. Tree ettins will deign to speak
with elves if given good reason, but are slow of Underlurkers are living traps; carpet like fungi
mind, and entrenched in their simplistic notion of ooze hybrids able to spread themselves up to 20 ft
non fey as treacherous, dangerous outsiders. square. Their chameleonic “skin” adopts the
patterns and colouration of the floor below, and
Tree ettins may use Entangle to snare victims in the monster waits patiently for something edible to
grasping vines: 20 ft range, single target, Luck walk upon it. The predator then engulfs its prey,
(Dex) save or helpless (victim may use an action to crushing and dissolving it.
attempt to break free with a Str contest). There is
Underlurkers are masters of ambush, requiring a
great success on a Perc (Detection) test at
disadvantage to spot. A Luck (Dex) save avoids the
beast’s Engulf. If unsuccessful, the victim
automatically suffers 2d8+1 damage on the
underlurker’s turn. Trapped victims are helpless
other than to spend their action breaking free (Str
contest at disadvantage).
After losing the element of surprise, the

underlurker’s Engulf is generally ineffective, and it
must switch to its Batter attack (one attack per
creature above it, or within 5 ft). Some reports
suggest elder specimens have Off Turn Attacks,
and release psychosis inducing spore clouds (as
Malediction of Lunacy).
Urgot, Champion
No. Appearing: 1
Armour Class: 15 (medium armour)
Hit Dice: 4
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Attacks: Tentacle/Claw/Bite etc 2d6+1 10. Lamprey Tail (bonus attack causing 1d8
Nat 19: the target is cursed and loses 2 points of damage. On a hit, the tail latches on,
Luck (no save, once per target only). automatically causing damage each urgot
S:18 D:13 C:18 I:7 P:12 W:15 Ch:6 turn (target may spend their action to
Luck: 10 make a Str contest to break free).
Move: 30 ft
11. Acid Vomit (may use action to make a
The urgot champion is a particularly formidable vomit attack once per combat. 10 ft range,
aberrant human, with mutations well suited to single target, 6d6 damage (Luck (Dex)
warfare, often serving as a pack leader or save for half).
bodyguard to an Urgozer. In addition to their
prodigious strength and stamina, roll 1d20 twice to 12. Void Breaker (immune to magic of all
determine the champion’s benefits: kinds).
1. Hooks for Hands (drawn out forelimbs 13. Filth Spores (fighting the mutant requires
ending in wicked hooks, 2d8+2 damage). a Luck (Con) save or random disease).
14. Toxic Blood (whenever the champion is

2. Three Eyes (three cat like eyes; sees as
wounded, anyone in melee is subject to
well in darkness as in light).
toxic gas; make a Con check or suffer 1d2
3. Turtle Shell (increase AC to 18). attribute loss (GM’s choice or determine
randomly).
4. Giant Arm (9 ft tall, with one ridiculously
oversized Str 20 arm; Causes Injuries on 15. Trollkin (regenerates like a Troll).
19-20 attack rolls).
16. Lasso Tongue (once per combat the urgot
5. Needle Teeth (random poison, roll 1d10 may extend its tongue up to 10 ft to disarm
on the Poison Traps table). its foe; Luck (Dex) save negates).
6. Spine Spitter (may use an action to shoot 17. Unhinging Moan (once per combat the
2d4 spines up to 60 ft once per combat, urgot may use its action to moan, causing
roll to hit as normal, causing 1d4+1 a Malediction of Lunacy effect within 30
damage per spine). ft. Victims also suffer a minor madness).
7. Infernal Seed (when the champion dies, a 18. Sudden Blob (when Staggered, the urgot
monster bursts from its corpse; treat as splits into twin blob forms; AC14, half
entry 11 on the Dark & Dangerous Magic max hp, pseudopod 1d12).
table).
19. Petrifying Snort (the urgot may spend its
8. Hideous Beyond Reckoning (instils action to snort petrifying gas from its
nausea in any who look upon it, Luck nostrils (range 5 ft, treat as a Basilisk’s gaze
(Will) check or lose next action due to attack, recharge 50%).
uncontrollable retching, etc).
20. Abominable Stink (once per combat, the
9. Lashing Tentacles (gains Off Turn urgot oozes a debilitating stench, causing
Attacks). anyone in melee with it to lose 1d4 Str,
Luck (Con) save for half).
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Vine Puppet
No. Appearing: 1
Armor Class: 14
Hit Dice: 7
Attacks: Crush 2d8 and grabbed (opposed Str
check to break free).
Nat 19: the vine begins strangling the target (treat
as suffocation, target may spend their action to
attempt a Strength contest to break free).
S:17 D:14 C:8 I:2 P:11 W:11 Ch:1
Luck: 8
Move: 30 ft including climbing
Vine Puppets are cursed creeper plants imbued

with evil spirits or magic seeping from corrupted
ley lines. They adopt humanoid shapes in a ghastly
parody of men, tangled with weapons, armour and
bones.
Vault Guardian Puppets often begin an ambush laying prone,

No. Appearing: 1 masquerading as plants entwined within the
Armor Class: 14 remains of some lost explorer (indistinguishable
Hit Dice: 5 from a normal vine, but if studied carefully, an Int
Attacks: Slam 1d12 (Arcane or Wilderness Lore) check might tip off
Nat 19: special an observer). Creepers have 15 ft reach, Major
S:16 D:10 C:15 I:- P:18 W:- Ch:- Exploit Protection, Off Turn Attacks and suffer
Luck: 16 only half damage from fire (their magical animus
Move: 30 ft protects them against heat and flame).
Vault guardians are invisible, spirit like entities, Void Nebula

some say the lost souls of covetous men, No. Appearing: 1
summoned to act as eternal wardens over large Armor Class: 11
quantities of coins, gems, and other loot. When a Hit Dice: 7
thief attempts to steal the treasure, the guardian Attacks: Draining Touch 3d8 + one random magic
awakens, animating the valuables to form a wave item loses an attunement power for 1d4 months
like monster to kill or incapacitate the intruder. (no save).
Nat 19: special.
Guardians make attacks against all enemies within S:- D:14 C:- I:3 P:16 W:20 Ch:-
10 ft each round. When Staggered, a vault Luck: 15
guardian splits in two (3 HD, AC 16, Slam 1d10). Move: 30 ft flying
On a natural 19 attack roll, the target’s valuables
(coins, gems, etc) animate and merge with the The origins of void nebula are unknown, but
guardian (increase the guardian’s HD by 1 for each whether spawned from sorcery or fleeting
500 gp or part thereof). Depending on the nature dimensional rifts, they appear as 10 ft clouds of
of the valuables, destroying the guardian might also churning shadow and light. Spotted with gaping
damage/destroy the treasure (in whole or part). maws and reaching tendrils, nebulas mindlessly
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engulf the closest source of magic, draining it to War Wombat
prolong their existence in the material world. No. Appearing: 1 or 1d4 pack
Armour Class: 15
All magic use within 1 mile of a nebula increases Hit Dice: 5
the DDM chance by 2 instead of 1, and Will Attacks: Bite 1d12 and Spine 1d4 + poison
checks to invoke blessings are made at Nat 19: the wombat makes an immediate Spine
disadvantage. Nebula are instinctively drawn to any attack against all enemies in melee with it, or
magic use within this radius. They may turn makes a rolling spine ball attack against another
Incorporeal as an action, and have Major Exploit opponent at least 15 ft distant (see below).
Protection. S:19 D:8 C:17 I:3 P:10 W:10 Ch:7
Luck: 7
On a Nat 19, a random magic item of the target is Move: 40 ft
rendered permanently non magical (Luck save
negates). Nebulas are inherently unstable; roll on
the DDM table when they become Staggered, and
when reduced to zero hp.
Vomitor
No. Appearing: 5d6
Armor Class: 10
Hit Dice: 1d4 hp
Attacks: Bite 1d3 + special
Nat 19: the vomitor spews an especially potent
corrosive on the target (no save), causing 6
damage, then 3 damage, then 1 damage (see
below).
S:6 D:11 C:8 I:3 P:10 W:9 Ch:6
Luck: 3
Move: 30 ft
Vomitors are 1 ft, green skinned bipeds with

enormous toothy jaws, pack hunters from the
darkest corners of the jungle. They are blind War wombats are destrier sized, wombat echidna
carnivores, locating their prey through a hybrids with oversized skulls, purportedly used as
combination of scent and repetitive tongue clicks steeds by primitive halflings in the distant past.
similar to a bat’s echolocation. Fierce and antagonistic, the war wombat uses its
slavering bite and poison quills to incapacitate and
A vomitor’s mouth is filled with a flesh melting devour its prey.
alkaline, causing 4 damage the round after a target
is struck, and a further 2 damage the round after Anyone struck by a spine attack is subject to an
that (at the start of the victim’s turn). When killed, excruciating toxin that causes 1 Con loss (Luck
their gas bloated bodies explode, raining corrosive (Con) save resists). The war wombat may make a
slime on all creatures within 5 ft (vomitors are special charge attack (minimum move 15 ft in a
immune), causing damage as above (Luck (Dex) single direction) rolling up into a spined ball that
save negates). Applying half a bottle of vinegar barrels into the target (3d6 damage + poison, Luck
neutralises the flesh melting effect. (Dex) save avoids).
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Waterwing them beneath the water (Str contest at
No. Appearing: 3d6 disadvantage to break free, drowning rules apply).
Armor Class: 10 If the victim is struggling, the beast will also attempt
Hit Dice: 1 to bite them.
Attacks: Bite 1d8
Nat 19: special Attacking a waterwing that has wrapped its target
S:13 D:12 C:9 I:3 P:10 W:8 Ch:5 has a 50% chance of also damaging the victim. A
Luck: 4 waterwing stranded on land for more than two
Move: 90 ft swim or 50 ft leap minutes dies of oxygen starvation.
Waterwings are 5 ft sea serpents with 9 ft Winged Snake

membranous wings that also act as fins. They are No. Appearing: 3d4
meat eating marine hunters, generally content with Armor Class: 14
fish, but are able to launch themselves 50 ft out of Hit Dice: 3
the water to snag birds, sailors on deck, etc. Some Attacks: Bite 1d6 + Poison
waterwings have learnt that ships offer tasty Nat 19: disarmed, and the snake flies away with the
humanoids, provided the target can be snatched weapon.
and swiftly drowned beneath the waves. S:10 D:17 C:10 I:3 P:13 W:9 Ch:4
Luck: 6
During the initial ambush, a waterwing will attempt Move: 50 ft flying
to knock a target off the ship’s deck and into the
water (attack roll as normal, if it hits, target must Winged Snakes are typically 6 ft long, dark green
make a Dex (Acrobatics) check to avoid falling or brown, with hard scales and leathery bat like
overboard). If toppled, the monster wraps its wings wings that propel them through the air in a
and hooked tail about the victim, immobilising lurching motion (somewhat akin to a sinuous bat).
Bad tempered and ferocious, winged snakes are
quick to strike but also quick to retreat if battle
fares poorly, relying on their wings to flee. Their
poison causes 1 Con loss (Luck (Con) save resists).
A winged snake may spend an action to spit

concentrated venom 60 ft at a single target, causing
2d4 damage and 1d2 Con loss ( Luck (Dex) save
resists). The spit has a 30% chance of recharging at
the start of the snake’s turn.
Wolf, Mechanized
No. Appearing: 1
Armour Class: 18
Hit Dice: 5
Attacks: Bite 2d10
Nat 19: the wolf Causes Injuries on 19-20 attack
rolls.
S:19 D:17 C:19 I:2 P:13 W:13 Ch:5
Luck: 11
Move: 70 ft
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The mechanized wolf is a dire wolf subjected to
appalling experiments by a mad artificer, surgically
altered with metal plates, steel teeth, and pumped
full of strength enhancing mutagens. The
transformation process is long and gruelling, most
subjects die mid “enhancement”, but those that
live become loyal pets.
Bound to their master by chemical and

behavioural conditioning, the mechanized wolf
obeys most orders without question, but may
make a Will check to resist obviously suicidal
directions. A mechanized wolf reduced to zero hp
does not die; instead continuing to fight until
dismembered, decapitated, or set on fire (powerful
mutagens and back up organ systems hold death at
bay). They sleep only two hours a day and are
immune to poison and ranged weapons such as
arrows, bolts and bullets.
Worm, Frost
No. Appearing: 2d4
Armor Class: 15
Hit Dice: 7 Worm, Whip
Attacks: Bite 2d8 No. Appearing: 1d6
Nat 19: special Armor Class: 15
Luck: 9 Attacks: Bite 3d6 and 2 x Lashing Hooks 1d8 +
Move: 40 ft or 5 ft burrowing grabbed (Str contest to resist).
Nat 19: special
Frost Worms are armour plated, 15 ft predators S:19 D:9 C:18 I:3 P:10 W:15 Ch:4
with segmented jaws, found in freezing climes of Luck: 11
ice and snow (typically high mountain peaks and Move: 50 ft or 15 ft burrowing
glaciers). They hunt for flesh in small groups,
detecting their prey through a combination of Whip worms are 25 ft, worm like monstrosities
smell, tremor sense and echolocation. with twin tendril hooks and snapping beaks. They
spend most of their lives in hibernation, only
On a natural 19-20 attack roll, the worm exhales a burrowing to the surface to feed prior to mating.
blood freezing fog (10 ft diameter) causing an
Incantation of Exhaustion effect (Luck (Con) save On a 19-20 attack roll, the target’s weapon is
resists). In times of great scarcity, frost worms snatched away and swallowed (recoverable after
revert to a stasis like hibernation until a warm the beast is dead with sufficient time). A whip
blooded creature approaches within 120 ft. They worm’s body mucus negates fire and cold damage,
are immune to cold damage of all kinds. but salt burns them like acid. An adventurer may
harvest enough mucus for one humanoid from a
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dead worm (once applied, lasts 1d4 hours, or until As their name suggests, these zombie variants are
a fire or cold attack is negated). Whip horrific brain eaters. Once per hour, the undead
worms sense their prey via acute vibration may put on a burst of speed for 1d3 rounds (move
detection, and have a 10 ft reach. 40 ft, typically upon first sighting a living creature).
Zombie, Brain Eating An adventurer reduced to zero hp must be

No. Appearing: 2d4+4 recovered from a zombie in one round or their
Armor Class: 11 brains are eaten. On a Nat 19, the target is throttled
Hit Dice: 3+3 by the zombie, and will have their brains eaten on
Attacks: Bite 1d6+2
the monster’s next turn unless the two are
Nat 19: special
S:15 D:10 C:14 I:- P:12 W:- Ch:- somehow separated.
Luck: 5
Move: 20 ft Zombie, Giant
No. Appearing: 1d2
Armour Class: 14 (armoured)
Hit Dice: 10+10 hit points
Attacks: Giant Axe 3d6+2
Nat 19: if appropriate, 1d3 nearby humanoid
bodies (or a defeated humanoid zombie) animate
to aid the undead giant.
S:21 D:6 C:22 I:- P:10 W:- Ch:-
Luck: 12
Move: 50 ft
Unfeeling, obedient servants of unflagging

strength, there are few brutes as effective as an
undead giant (they possess both the Undead and
Giant traits). Like standard zombies, giant versions
attack a target until it is destroyed, dismembering
humans, splintering doors, and so on. The body of
an adventurer reduced to zero hit points must be
recovered in one round or it is irretrievably lost.
Raising such an undead behemoth requires a

particularly taxing ritual, automatically triggering a
DDM effect, and permanently draining the
necromancer of 1 point of Con.
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INDEX
Alchemy, 5 Healing, 18 Renown, 31
Alternate Rules, 68 Henchmen, 19, 44 Research (General) 17
Animal Quarters, 40 Research (Magical) 21
Armoury & Forge, 40 Herbalism, 18 Rivals, 13
Artificing, 5 Hirelings, 19 Rumours, 31
Assassins, 43
Attunement, 6 Sages, 45
Infirmary, 40 Scroll Inscribing, 32
Insight Skill, 69 Secret Chamber/Passage, 41
Black Market Trade, 7 Skills, 33
Laboratory, 40 Special Monster Parts, 6
Languages, 19 Special Purpose Facilities, 40
Carousing, 8 Law & Order, 46 Specialists, 43
Champions, 43 Library, 40 Specific Monster Parts, 27
Chapel, 40 Local Events, 19 Spies, 45
Construction, 37
Contacts, 13
Contents, 2 Magic Items (Major), 79 Thievin’, 33
Councillors, 43 Magic Practitioners, 44 Throne Room, 41
Credits, 1 Master Crafters, 44 Training, 34
Masterforged Items, 23 Training Hall, 41
Minor Charms, 75 Trapped Room, 41
Domain Cycle, 47 Monsters by HD, 119 Tunnels, 41
Domain Events, 47
Domain Management, 37
Domain Size, 37 Obligations, 23 Unique Features, 63
Domain vs Domain, 55 Off Turn Attacks, Simpler, 69
Downtime, 5
Downtime Period, 5 Vault, 42
Dungeon, 40 Perilous Magic, 71
Pets, 24
Pit Fighting, 25 Weapon & Armour
Emissaries, 44 Population Morale, 53 Accessories, 35
Enemies, 13 Potion Brewing, 26
Practitioners Of Magic, 44
Faction vs Faction, 55 Profession, 29 XP Advancement, 68
Profiteering, 29
Gambling, 17 Psion, 57
Garrisons, 38 Psionics, 57
Great Success & Terrible Psionics (Greater), 59
Failure Modifiers, 69 Psychic Surge, 60
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2d6 DOWNTIME PERIOD The GM decides how difficult it is to create the

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• Damage expressions use dice similar to

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Journey to lands the item has never

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• Dr Ruben’s Salts of Exuberant

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The GM decides whether research proposed by a

Magical research is an especially unpredictable,

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Assuming a true master is available to be retained,

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3 City Authority 6 Other

Secondly, choose or roll 1d6 to determine the

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Even if successfully “trained” however, monstrous

1d6 MONSTROUS INSTINCTS

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1d66 POTION INGREDIENT 51 Hooks of a Hookfurgle.

11 Legs of a Xornling. 52 Flower of a Vine Puppet.

12 Wings of a Sprite. 53 Horn of an Abominable Snow Beast.

13 Sap of a Flesh Eating Vine. 54 Jar of Bone Cutter Ant abdomens.

14 Brain of a Zombie. 55 Ears of a Batbeast.

15 Beak of a Cockatrice. 56 Fog of a Dream Phantom.

16 Spleen of an Urgot. 61 Larvae of a Flesh Burrower.

21 Essence of Will o’ Wisp. 62 Eye of a Cyclops.

22 Half a pound of Yellow Mould. 63 Essence of Shade, Spectre or Wraith.

23 Lungs of a Harpy. 64 Bones of a Hag.

24 Proboscis of a Stirge. 65 Shards of an Animated Object.

25 1d4 quarts of Troll blood. 66 Teeth of a Spriggan.

26 Rib of an animated Skeleton.

31 Acid sack of a Fire Beetle.

32 Gills of an Argosan Strangler.

34 A quart of Grey Ooze.

35 The tar of a dead Slime Spider.

36 1d4 pounds of Shrieker Fungus.

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By default, such characters are assumed to have

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1d20 SCROLL MATERIALS