敌人数据Adversary Data

ADVERSARIES BY TIER

This section contains the following stat blocks:

TIER 1 (LEVEL 1)

• Acid Burrower
• Bear
• Cave Ogre
• Construct
• Courtier
• Deeproot Defender
• Dire Wolf
• Giant Mosquitoes
• Giant Rat
• Giant Scorpion
• Glass Snake
• Harrier
• Archer Guard
• Bladed Guard
• Head Guard
• Jagged Knife Bandit
• Jagged Knife Hexer
• Jagged Knife Kneebreaker
• Jagged Knife Lackey
• Jagged Knife Lieutenant
• Jagged Knife Shadow
• Jagged Knife Sniper
• Merchant
• Minor Chaos Elemental
• Minor Fire Elemental
• Minor Demon
• Minor Treant
• Green Ooze
• Tiny Green Ooze
• Red Ooze
• Tiny Red Ooze
• Petty Noble
• Pirate Captain
• Pirate Raiders
• Pirate Tough
• Sellsword
• Skeleton Archer
• Skeleton Dredge
• Skeleton Knight
• Skeleton Warrior
• Spellblade
• Swarm of Rats
• Sylvan Soldier
• Tangle Bramble Swarm
• Tangle Bramble
• Weaponmaster
• Young Dryad
• Brawny Zombie
• Patchwork Zombie Hulk
• Rotted Zombie
• Shambling Zombie
• Zombie Pack

TIER 2 (LEVELS 2–4)

• Archer Squadron
• Apprentice Assassin
• Assassin Poisoner
• Master Assassin
• Battle Box
• Chaos Skull
• Conscript
• Courtesan
• Cult Adept
• Cult Fang
• Cult Initiate
• Demonic Hound Pack
• Electric Eels
• Elite Soldier
• Failed Experiment
• Giant Beastmaster
• Giant Brawler
• Giant Recruit
• Giant Eagle
• Gorgon
• Juvenile Flickerfly
• Knight of the Realm
• Masked Thief
• Merchant Baron
• Minotaur Wrecker
• Mortal Hunter
• Royal Advisor
• Secret-Keeper
• Shark
• Siren
• Spectral Archer
• Spectral Captain
• Spectral Guardian
• Spy
• Stonewraith
• War Wizard

TIER 3 (LEVELS 5–7)

• Adult Flickerfly
• Demon of Avarice
• Demon of Despair
• Demon of Hubris
• Demon of Jealousy
• Demon of Wrath
• Dire Bat
• Dryad
• Elemental Spark
• Greater Earth Elemental
• Greater Water Elemental
• Huge Green Ooze
• Hydra
• Monarch
• Stag Knight
• Oak Treant
• Treant Sapling
• Head Vampire
• Vampire
• Vault Guardian Gaoler
• Vault Guardian Sentinel
• Vault Guardian Turret
• Young Ice Dragon

TIER 4 (LEVELS 8–10)

• Arch-Necromancer
• Fallen Shock Troop
• Fallen Sorcerer
• Fallen Warlord: Realm-Breaker
• Fallen Warlord: Undefeated Champion
• Hallowed Archer
• Hallowed Soldier
• High Seraph
• Kraken
• Oracle of Doom
• Outer Realms Abomination
• Outer Realms Corruptor
• Outer Realms Thrall
• Volcanic Dragon: Obsidian Predator
• Volcanic Dragon: Molten Scourge
• Volcanic Dragon: Ashen Tyrant
• Perfected Zombie
• Zombie Legion

TIER 1 ADVERSARIES (LEVEL 1)

ACID BURROWER

Tier Solo

A horse-sized insect with digging claws and acidic blood. Motives & Tactics: Burrow, drag away, feed, reposition

Difficulty: 14 | Thresholds: 8/15 | HP: 8 | Stress: 3 ATK: +3 | Claws: Very Close | 1d12+2 phy

Experience: Tremor Sense +2

FEATURES

Relentless (3) - Passive: The Burrower can be spotlighted up to three times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them.

• Earth Eruption Action: Mark a Stress to have the Burrower burst out of the ground. All creatures within Very Close range must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll or be knocked over, making them Vulnerable until they next act.
• Spit Acid Action: Make an attack against all targets in front of the Burrower within Close range. Targets the Burrower succeeds against take 2d6 physical damage and must mark an Armor Slot without receiving its benefi ts (they can still use armor to reduce the damage). If they can't mark an Armor Slot, they must mark an additional HP and you gain a Fear.
• Acid Bath Reaction: When the Burrower takes Severe damage, all creatures within Close range are bathed in their acidic blood, taking 1d10 physical damage. This splash covers the ground within Very Close range with blood, and all creatures other than the Burrower who move through it take 1d6 physical damage.

BEAR

Tier Bruiser

A large bear with thick fur and powerful claws. Motives & Tactics: Climb, defend territory, pummel, track

Difficulty: 14 | Thresholds: 9/17 | HP: 7 | Stress: 2 ATK: +1 | Claws: Melee | 1d8+3 phy

Experience: Ambusher +3, Keen Senses +2

FEATURES

Overwhelming Force - Passive: Targets who mark HP from the Bear's standard attack are knocked back to Very Close range.

Bite - Action: Mark a Stress to make an attack against a target within Melee range. On a success, deal 3d4+10 physical damage and the target is Restrained until they break free with a successful Strength Roll.

Momentum - Reaction: When the Bear makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.

CAVE OGRE

Tier Solo

A massive humanoid who sees all sapient life as food. Motives & Tactics: Bite off heads, feast, rip limbs, stomp, throw enemies

Difficulty: 13 | Thresholds: 8/15 | HP: 8 | Stress: 3 ATK: +1 | Club: Very Close | 1d10+2 phy

Experience: Throw +2

FEATURES

Ramp Up - Passive: You must spend a Fear to spotlight the Ogre. While spotlighted, they can make their standard attack against all targets within range.

Bone Breaker - Passive: The Ogre's attacks deal direct damage. Hail of Boulders - Action: Mark a Stress to pick up heavy objects and throw them at all targets in front of the Ogre within Far range. Make an attack against these targets. Targets the Ogre succeeds against take 1d10+2 physical damage. If they succeed against more than one target, you gain a Fear.

Rampaging Fury - Reaction: When the Ogre marks 2 or more HP, they can rampage. Move the Ogre to a point within Close range and deal 2d6+3 direct physical damage to all targets in their path.

CONSTRUCT

Tier Solo

A roughly humanoid being of stone and steel, assembled and animated by magic.

Motives & Tactics: Destroy environment, serve creator, smash target, trample groups

Difficulty: 13 | Thresholds: 7/15 | HP: 9 | Stress: 4 ATK: +4 | Fist Slam: Melee | 1d20 phy

FEATURES

Relentless (2) - Passive: The Construct can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them.

• Weak Structure Passive: When the Construct marks HP from physical damage, they must mark an additional HP.
• Trample Action: Mark a Stress to make an attack against all targets in the Construct's path when they move. Targets the Construct succeeds against take 1d8 physical damage.
• Overload Reaction: Before rolling damage for the Construct's attack, you can mark a Stress to gain a +10 bonus to the damage roll. The Construct can then take the spotlight again.
• Death Quake Reaction: When the Construct marks their last HP, the magic powering them ruptures in an explosion of force. Make an attack with advantage against all targets within Very Close range. Targets the Construct succeeds against take 1d12+2 magic damage.

COURTIER

Tier Social

An ambitious and ostentatiously dressed socialite. Motives & Tactics: Discredit, gain favor, maneuver, scheme

Difficulty: 12 | Thresholds: 4/8 | HP: 3 | Stress: 4 ATK: −4 | Daggers: Melee | 1d4+2 phy

Experience: Socialite +3

FEATURES

Mockery - Action: Mark a Stress to say something mocking and force a target within Close range to make a Presence Reaction Roll (14) to see if they can save face. On a failure, the target must mark 2 Stress and is Vulnerable until the scene ends.

Scapegoat - Action: Spend a Fear and target a PC. The Courtier convinces a crowd or prominent individual that the target is the cause of their current confl ict or misfortune.

DEEPROOT DEFENDER

Tier Bruiser

A burly vegetable-person with grasping vines. Motives & Tactics: Ambush, grab, protect, pummel

Difficulty: 10 | Thresholds: 8/14 | HP: 7 | Stress: 3 ATK: +2 | Vines: Close | 1d8+3 phy

Experience: Huge +3

FEATURES

Ground Slam - Action: Slam the ground, knocking all targets within Very Close range back to Far range. Each target knocked back this way must mark a Stress.

Grab and Drag - Action: Make an attack against a target within Close range. On a success, spend a Fear to pull them into Melee range, deal 1d6+2 physical damage, and Restrain them until the Defender takes Severe damage.

DIRE WOLF

Tier Skulk

A large wolf with menacing teeth, seldom encountered alone. Motives & Tactics: Defend territory, harry, protect pack, surround, trail

Difficulty: 12 | Thresholds: 5/9 | HP: 4 | Stress: 3 ATK: +2 | Claws: Melee | 1d6+2 phy

Experience: Keen Senses +3

FEATURES

Pack Tactics - Passive: If the Wolf makes a successful standard attack and another Dire Wolf is within Melee range of the target, deal 1d6+5 physical damage instead of their standard damage and you gain a Fear.

Hobbling Strike - Action: Mark a Stress to make an attack against a target within Melee range. On a success, deal 3d4+10 direct physical damage and make them Vulnerable until they clear at least 1 HP.

GIANT MOSQUITOES

Tier Horde (/HP)

Dozens of fi st-sized mosquitoes, fl ying together for protection. Motives & Tactics: Fly away, harass, steal blood

Difficulty: 10 | Thresholds: 5/9 | HP: 6 | Stress: 3 ATK: −2 | Proboscis: Melee | 1d8+3 phy

Experience: Camoufl age +2

FEATURES

Horde (1d4+1) - Passive: When the Mosquitoes have marked half or more of their HP, their standard attack deals 1d4+1 physical damage instead.

Flying - Passive: While fl ying, the Mosquitoes have a +2 bonus to their Difficulty.

Bloodsucker - Reaction: When the Mosquitoes' attack causes a target to mark HP, you can mark a Stress to force the target to mark an additional HP.

GIANT RAT

Tier Minion

A cat-sized rodent skilled at scavenging and survival.

Motives & Tactics: Burrow, hunger, scavenge, wear down

Difficulty: 10 | Thresholds: None | HP: 1 | Stress: 1

ATK: −4 | Claws: Melee | 1 phy

Experience: Keen Senses +3

FEATURES

Minion (3) - Passive: The Rat is defeated when they take any damage. For every 3 damage a PC deals to the Rat, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against.

Group Attack - Action: Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Giant Rats within Close range of them. Those Minions move into Melee range of the target and make one shared attack roll. On a success, they deal 1 physical damage each. Combine this damage.

GIANT SCORPION

Tier Bruiser

A human-sized arachnid with tearing claws and a stinging tail. Motives & Tactics: Ambush, feed, grapple, poison

Difficulty: 13 | Thresholds: 7/13 | HP: 6 | Stress: 3
ATK: +1 | Pincers: Melee | 1d12+2 phy

Experience: Camoufl age +2

FEATURES

Double Strike - Action: Mark a Stress to make a standard attack against two targets within Melee range.

Venomous Stinger - Action: Make an attack against a target within Very Close range. On a success, spend a Fear to deal 1d4+4 physical damage and Poison them until their next rest or they succeed on a Knowledge Roll (16). While Poisoned, the target must roll a d6 before they make an action roll. On a result of 4 or lower, they must mark a Stress.

Momentum - Reaction: When the Scorpion makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.

GLASS SNAKE

Tier Standard

A clear serpent with a massive head that leaves behind a glass shard trail wherever they go.

Motives & Tactics: Climb, feed, keep distance, scare

Difficulty: 14 | Thresholds: 6/10 | HP: 5 | Stress: 3

ATK: +2 | Glass Fangs: Very Close | 1d8+2 phy

FEATURES

• Armor-Shredding Shards Passive: On a successful attack within Melee range against the Snake, the attacker must mark an Armor Slot without receiving its benefi ts (they can still use armor to reduce the damage). If they can't mark an Armor Slot, they must mark an additional HP.
• Spinning Serpent Action: Mark a Stress to make an attack against all targets within Very Close range. Targets the Snake succeeds against take 1d6+1 physical damage.
• Spitter Action: Spend a Fear to introduce a d6 Spitter Die. When the Snake is in the spotlight, roll this die. On a result of 5 or higher, all targets in front of the Snake within Far range must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll or take 1d4 physical damage. The Snake can take the spotlight a second time this GM turn.

HARRIER

Tier Standard

A nimble fi ghter armed with javelins. Motives & Tactics: Flank, harry, kite, profi t

Difficulty: 12 | Thresholds: 5/9 | HP: 3 | Stress: 3 ATK: +1 | Javelin: Close | 1d6+2 phy

Experience: Camoufl age +2

FEATURES

• Maintain Distance Passive: After making a standard attack, the Harrier can move anywhere within Far range.
• Fall Back Reaction: When a creature moves into Melee range to make an attack, you can mark a Stress before the attack roll to move anywhere within Close range and make an attack against that creature. On a success, deal 1d10+2 physical damage.

ARCHER GUARD

Tier Ranged

A tall guard bearing a longbow and quiver with arrows fl etched in the settlement's colors.

Motives & Tactics: Arrest, close gates, make it through the day, pin down

Difficulty: 10 | Thresholds: 4/8 | HP: 3 | Stress: 2 ATK: +1 | Longbow: Far | 1d8+3 phy

Experience: Local Knowledge +3

FEATURES

Hobbling Shot - Action: Make an attack against a target within Far range. On a success, mark a Stress to deal 1d12+3 physical damage. If the target marks HP from this attack, they have disadvantage on Agility Rolls until they clear at least 1 HP.

BLADED GUARD

Tier Standard

An armored guard bearing a sword and shield painted in the settlement's colors.

Motives & Tactics: Arrest, close gates, make it through the day, pin down

Difficulty: 12 | Thresholds: 5/9 | HP: 5 | Stress: 2 ATK: +1 | Longsword: Melee | 1d6+1 phy

Experience: Local Knowledge +3

FEATURES

Shield Wall - Passive: A creature who tries to move within Very Close range of the Guard must succeed on an Agility Roll. If additional Bladed Guards are standing in a line alongside the fi rst, and each is within Melee range of another guard in the line, the Difficulty increases by the total number of guards in that line.

Detain - Action: Make an attack against a target within Very Close range. On a success, mark a Stress to Restrain the target until they break free with a successful attack, Finesse Roll, or Strength Roll.

HEAD GUARD

Tier Leader

A seasoned guard with a mace, a whistle, and a bellowing voice. Motives & Tactics: Arrest, close gates, pin down, seek glory

Difficulty: 15 | Thresholds: 7/13 | HP: 7 | Stress: 3 ATK: +4 | Mace: Melee | 1d10+4 phy

Experience: Commander +2, Local Knowledge +2

FEATURES

Rally Guards - Action: Spend 2 Fear to spotlight the Head Guard and up to 2d4 allies within Far range.

On My Signal - Reaction: Countdown (5). When the Head Guard is in the spotlight for the fi rst time, activate the countdown. It ticks down when a PC makes an attack roll. When it triggers, all Archer Guards within Far range make a standard attack with advantage against the nearest target within their range. If any attacks succeed on the same target, combine their damage.

Momentum - Reaction: When the Head Guard makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.

JAGGED KNIFE BANDIT

Tier Standard

A cunning criminal in a cloak bearing one of the gang's iconic knives. Motives & Tactics: Escape, profi t, steal, throw smoke

Difficulty: 12 | Thresholds: 8/14 | HP: 5 | Stress: 3 ATK: +1 | Daggers: Melee | 1d8+1 phy

Experience: Thief +2

FEATURES

Climber - Passive: The Bandit climbs just as easily as they run. From Above - Passive: When the Bandit succeeds on a standard attack from above a target, they deal 1d10+1 physical damage instead of their standard damage.

JAGGED KNIFE HEXER

Tier Support

A staff -wielding bandit in a cloak adorned with magical paraphernalia, using curses to vex their foes. Motives & Tactics: Command, hex, profi t

Difficulty: 13 | Thresholds: 5/9 | HP: 4 | Stress: 4

ATK: +2 | Staff : Far | 1d6+2 mag

Experience: Magical Knowledge +2

FEATURES

• Curse Action: Choose a target within Far range and temporarily Curse them. While the target is Cursed, you can mark a Stress when that target rolls with Hope to make the roll be with Fear instead.
• Chaotic Flux Action: Make an attack against up to three targets within Very Close range. Mark a Stress to deal 2d6+3 magic damage to targets the Hexer succeeded against.

JAGGED KNIFE KNEEBREAKER

Tier Bruiser

An imposing brawler carrying a large club. Motives & Tactics: Grapple, intimidate, profi t, steal

Difficulty: 12 | Thresholds: 7/14 | HP: 7 | Stress: 4 ATK: −3 | Club: Melee | 1d4+6 phy

Experience: Thief +2, Unveiled Threats +3

FEATURES

• I've Got 'Em Passive: Creatures Restrained by the Kneebreaker take double damage from attacks by other adversaries.
• Hold Them Down Action: Make an attack against a target within Melee range. On a success, the target takes no damage but is Restrained and Vulnerable. The target can break free, clearing both conditions, with a successful Strength Roll or is freed automatically if the Kneebreaker takes Major or greater damage.

JAGGED KNIFE LACKEY

Tier Minion

A thief with simple clothes and small daggers, eager to prove themselves.

Motives & Tactics: Escape, profi t, throw smoke

Difficulty: 9 | Thresholds: None | HP: 1 | Stress: 1

ATK: −2 | Daggers: Melee | 2 phy

Experience: Thief +2

FEATURES

Minion (3) - Passive: The Lackey is defeated when they take any damage. For every 3 damage a PC deals to the Lackey, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against.

Group Attack - Action: Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Jagged Knife Lackeys within Close range of them. Those Minions move into Melee range of the target and make one shared attack roll. On a success, they deal 2 physical damage each. Combine this damage.

JAGGED KNIFE LIEUTENANT

Tier Leader

A seasoned bandit in quality leathers with a strong voice and cunning eyes.

Motives & Tactics: Bully, command, profi t, reinforce

Difficulty: 13 | Thresholds: 7/14 | HP: 6 | Stress: 3 ATK: +2 | Javelin: Close | 1d8+3 phy

Experience: Local Knowledge +2

FEATURES

Tactician - Action: When you spotlight the Lieutenant, mark a Stress to also spotlight two allies within Close range.

More Where That Came From - Action: Summon three Jagged Knife Lackeys, who appear at Far range.

Coup de Grace - Action: Spend a Fear to make an attack against a Vulnerable target within Close range. On a success, deal 2d6+12 physical damage and the target must mark a Stress.

Momentum - Reaction: When the Lieutenant makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.

JAGGED KNIFE SHADOW

Tier Skulk

A nimble scoundrel bearing a wicked knife and utilizing shadow magic to isolate targets.

Motives & Tactics: Ambush, conceal, divide, profi t

Difficulty: 12 | Thresholds: 4/8 | HP: 3 | Stress: 3 ATK: +1 | Daggers: Melee | 1d4+4 phy

Experience: Intrusion +3

FEATURES

Backstab - Passive: When the Shadow succeeds on a standard attack that has advantage, they deal 1d6+6 physical damage instead of their standard damage.

Cloaked - Action: Become Hidden until after the Shadow's next attack. Attacks made while Hidden from this feature have advantage.

JAGGED KNIFE SNIPER

Tier Ranged

A lanky bandit striking from cover with a shortbow. Motives & Tactics: Ambush, hide, profi t, reposition

Difficulty: 13 | Thresholds: 4/7 | HP: 3 | Stress: 2 ATK: −1 | Shortbow: Far | 1d10+2 phy

Experience: Stealth +2

FEATURES

Unseen Strike - Passive: If the Sniper is Hidden when they make a successful standard attack against a target, they deal 1d10+4 physical damage instead of their standard damage.

MERCHANT

Tier Social

A fi nely dressed trader with a keen eye for fi nancial gain. Motives & Tactics: Buy low and sell high, create demand, infl ate prices, seek profi t

Difficulty: 12 | Thresholds: 4/8 | HP: 3 | Stress: 3

ATK: −4 | Club: Melee | 1d4+1 phy

Experience: Shrewd Negotiator +3

FEATURES

• Preferential Treatment Passive: A PC who succeeds on a Presence Roll against the Merchant gains a discount on purchases. A PC who fails on a Presence Roll against the Merchant must pay more and has disadvantage on future Presence Rolls against the Merchant.
• The Runaround Passive: When a PC rolls a 14 or lower on a Presence Roll made against the Merchant, they must mark a Stress.

MINOR CHAOS ELEMENTAL

Tier Solo

A coruscating mass of uncontrollable magic. Motives & Tactics: Confound, destabilize, transmogrify

Difficulty: 14 | Thresholds: 7/14 | HP: 7 | Stress: 3 ATK: +3 | Warp Blast: Close | 1d12+6 mag

FEATURES

• Arcane Form Passive: The Elemental is resistant to magic damage.
• Sickening Flux Action: Mark a HP to force all targets within Close range to mark a Stress and become Vulnerable until their next rest or they clear a HP.
• Remake Reality Action: Spend a Fear to transform the area within Very Close range into a diff erent biome. All targets within this area take 2d6+3 direct magic damage.
• Magical Refl ection Reaction: When the Elemental takes damage from an attack within Close range, deal an amount of damage to the attacker equal to half the damage they dealt.
• Momentum Reaction: When the Elemental makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.

MINOR FIRE ELEMENTAL

Tier Solo

A living fl ame the size of a large bonfi re. Motives & Tactics: Encircle enemies, grow in size, intimidate, start fi res

Difficulty: 13 | Thresholds: 7/15 | HP: 9 | Stress: 3 ATK: +3 | Elemental Blast: Far | 1d10+4 mag

FEATURES

• Relentless (2) Passive: The Elemental can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them.
• Scorched Earth Action: Mark a Stress to choose a point within Far range. The ground within Very Close range of that point immediately bursts into fl ames. All creatures within this area must make an Agility Reaction Roll. Targets who fail take 2d8 magic damage from the fl ames. Targets who succeed take half damage.
• Explosion Action: Spend a Fear to erupt in a fi ery explosion. Make an attack against all targets within Close range. Targets the Elemental succeeds against take 1d8 magic damage and are knocked back to Far range.
• Consume Kindling Reaction: Three times per scene, when the Elemental moves onto objects that are highly fl ammable, consume them to clear a HP or a Stress.
• Momentum Reaction: When the Elemental makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.

MINOR DEMON

Tier Solo

A crimson-hued creature from the Circles Below, consumed by rage against all mortals.

Motives & Tactics: Act erratically, corral targets, relish pain, torment

Difficulty: 14 | Thresholds: 8/15 | HP: 8 | Stress: 4 ATK: +3 | Claws: Melee | 1d8+6 phy

• Relentless (2) Passive: The Demon can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them.
• All Must Fall Passive: When a PC rolls a failure with Fear while within Close range of the Demon, they lose a Hope.
• Hellfi re Action: Spend a Fear to rain down hellfi re within Far range. All targets within the area must make an Agility Reaction Roll. Targets who fail take 1d20+3 magic damage. Targets who succeed take half damage.
• Reaper Reaction: Before rolling damage for the Demon's attack, you can mark a Stress to gain a bonus to the damage roll equal to the Demon's current number of marked HP.
• Momentum Reaction: When the Demon makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.

MINOR TREANT

Tier Minion

An ambulatory sapling rising up to defend their forest. Motives & Tactics: Crush, overwhelm, protect

Difficulty: 10 | Thresholds: None | HP: 1 | Stress: 1 ATK: −2 | Clawed Branch: Melee | 4 phy

FEATURES

• Minion () Passive: The Treant is defeated when they take any damage. For every 5 damage a PC deals to the Treant, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against.
• Group Attack Action: Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Minor Treants within Close range of them. Those Minions move into Melee range of the target and make one shared attack roll. On a success, they deal 4 physical damage each. Combine this damage.

GREEN OOZE

Tier Skulk

A moving mound of translucent green slime. Motives & Tactics: Camoufl age, consume and multiply, creep up, envelop

Difficulty: 8 | Thresholds: 5/10 | HP: 5 | Stress: 2 ATK: +1 | Ooze Appendage: Melee | 1d6+1 mag

Experience: Camoufl age +3

FEATURES

• Slow Passive: When you spotlight the Ooze and they don't have a token on their stat block, they can't act yet. Place a token on their stat block and describe what they're preparing to do. When you spotlight the Ooze and they have a token on their stat block, clear the token and they can act.
• Acidic Form Passive: When the Ooze makes a successful attack, the target must mark an Armor Slot without receiving its benefi ts (they can still use armor to reduce the damage). If they can't mark an Armor Slot, they must mark an additional HP.
• Envelop Action: Make a standard attack against a target within Melee range. On a success, the Ooze envelops them and the target must mark 2 Stress. The target must mark an additional Stress when they make an action roll. If the Ooze takes Severe damage, the target is freed.
• Split Reaction: When the Ooze has 3 or more HP marked, you can spend a Fear to split them into two Tiny Green Oozes (with no marked HP or Stress). Immediately spotlight both of them.

TINY GREEN OOZE

Tier Skulk

A small moving mound of translucent green slime. Motives & Tactics: Camoufl age, creep up

Difficulty: 14 | Thresholds: 4/None | HP: 2 | Stress: 1 ATK: −1 | Ooze Appendage: Melee | 1d4+1 mag

FEATURES

Acidic Form - Passive: When the Ooze makes a successful attack, the target must mark an Armor Slot without receiving its benefi ts (they can still use armor to reduce the damage). If they can't mark an Armor Slot, they must mark an additional HP.

RED OOZE

Tier Skulk

A moving mound of translucent fl aming red slime. Motives & Tactics: Camoufl age, consume and multiply, ignite, start fi res

Difficulty: 10 | Thresholds: 6/11 | HP: 5 | Stress: 3 ATK: +1 | Ooze Appendage: Melee | 1d8+3 mag

Experience: Camoufl age +3

FEATURES

Creeping Fire - Passive: The Ooze can only move within Very Close range as their normal movement. They light any fl ammable object they touch on fi re.

• Ignite Action: Make an attack against a target within Very Close range. On a success, the target takes 1d8 magic damage and is Ignited until they're extinguished with a successful Finesse Roll (14). While Ignited, the target takes 1d4 magic damage when they make an action roll.
• Split Reaction: When the Ooze has 3 or more HP marked, you can spend a Fear to split them into two Tiny Red Oozes (with no marked HP or Stress). Immediately spotlight both of them.

TINY RED OOZE

Tier Skulk

A small moving mound of translucent fl aming red slime Motives & Tactics: Blaze, camoufl age

Difficulty: 11 | Thresholds: 5/None | HP: 2 | Stress: 1 ATK: −1 | Ooze Appendage: Melee | 1d4+2 mag

FEATURES

Burning - Reaction: When a creature within Melee range deals damage to the Ooze, they take 1d6 direct magic damage.

PETTY NOBLE

Tier Social

A richly dressed and adorned aristocrat brimming with hubris. Motives & Tactics: Abuse power, gather resources, mobilize minions

Difficulty: 14 | Thresholds: 6/10 | HP: 3 | Stress: 5 ATK: −3 | Rapier: Melee | 1d6+1 phy

Experience: Aristocrat +3

• My Land, My Rules Passive: All social actions made against the Noble on their land have disadvantage.
• Guards, Seize Them! Action: Once per scene, mark a Stress to summon 1d4 Bladed Guards, who appear at Far range to enforce the Noble's will.
• Exile Action: Spend a Fear and target a PC. The Noble proclaims that the target and their allies are exiled from the noble's territory. While exiled, the target and their allies have disadvantage during social situations within the Noble's domain.

PIRATE CAPTAIN

Tier Leader

A charismatic sea dog with an impressive hat, eager to raid and plunder.

Motives & Tactics: Command, make 'em walk the plank, plunder, raid

Difficulty: 14 | Thresholds: 7/14 | HP: 7 | Stress: 5 ATK: +4 | Cutlass: Melee | 1d12+2 phy

Experience: Commander +2, Sailor +3

FEATURES

Swashbuckler - Passive: When the Captain marks 2 or fewer HP from an attack within Melee range, the attacker must mark a Stress.

Reinforcements - Action: Once per scene, mark a Stress to summon a Pirate Raiders Horde, which appears at Far range.

No Quarter - Action: Spend a Fear to choose a target who has three or more Pirates within Melee range of them. The Captain leads the Pirates in hurling threats and promises of a watery grave. The target must make a Presence Reaction Roll. On a failure, the target marks 1d4+1 Stress. On a success, they must mark a Stress.

Momentum - Reaction: When the Captain makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.

PIRATE RAIDERS

Tier Horde (/HP)

Seafaring scoundrels moving in a ravaging pack. Motives & Tactics: Gang up, plunder, raid

Difficulty: 12 | Thresholds: 5/11 | HP: 4 | Stress: 3

ATK: +1 | Cutlass: Melee | 1d8+2 phy

Experience: Sailor +3

FEATURES

Horde (1d4+1) - Passive: When the Raiders have marked half or more of their HP, their standard attack deals 1d4+1 physical damage instead.

Swashbuckler - Passive: When the Raiders mark 2 or fewer HP from an attack within Melee range, the attacker must mark a Stress.

PIRATE TOUGH

Tier Bruiser

A thickly muscled and tattooed pirate with melon-sized fi sts. Motives & Tactics: Plunder, raid, smash, terrorize

Difficulty: 13 | Thresholds: 8/15 | HP: 5 | Stress: 3 ATK: +1 | Massive Fists: Melee | 2d6 phy

Experience: Sailor +2

FEATURES

Swashbuckler - Passive: When the Tough marks 2 or fewer HP from an attack within Melee range, the attacker must mark a Stress.

Clear the Decks - Action: Make an attack against a target within Very Close range. On a success, mark a Stress to move into Melee range of the target, dealing 3d4 physical damage and knocking the target back to Close range.

SELLSWORD

Tier Minion

An armed mercenary testing their luck. Motives & Tactics: Charge, lacerate, overwhelm, profi t

Difficulty: 10 | Thresholds: None | HP: 1 | Stress: 1 ATK: +3 | Longsword: Melee | 3 phy

FEATURES

Minion (4) - Passive: The Sellsword is defeated when they take any damage. For every 4 damage a PC deals to the Sellsword, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against.

Group Attack - Action: Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Sellswords within Close range of them. Those Minions move into Melee range of the target and make one shared attack roll. On a success, they deal 3 physical damage each. Combine this damage.

SKELETON ARCHER

Tier Ranged

A fragile skeleton with a shortbow and arrows.

Motives & Tactics: Perforate distracted targets, play dead, steal skin

Difficulty: 9 | Thresholds: 4/7 | HP: 3 | Stress: 2 ATK: +2 | Shortbow: Far | 1d8+1 phy

FEATURES

Opportunist - Passive: When two or more adversaries are within Very Close range of a creature, all damage the Archer deals to that creature is doubled.

Deadly Shot - Action: Make an attack against a Vulnerable target within Far range. On a success, mark a Stress to deal 3d4+8 physical damage.

SKELETON DREDGE

Tier Minion

A clattering pile of bones. Motives & Tactics: Fall apart, overwhelm, play dead, steal skin

Difficulty: 8 | Thresholds: None | HP: 1 | Stress: 1 ATK: −1 | Bone Claws: Melee | 1 phy

• Minion (4) Passive: The Dredge is defeated when they take any damage. For every 4 damage a PC deals to the Dredge, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against.
• Group Attack Action: Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Dredges within Close range of them. Those Minions move into Melee range of the target and make one shared attack roll. On a success, they deal 1 physical damage each. Combine this damage.

SKELETON KNIGHT

Tier Bruiser

A large armored skeleton with a huge blade.

Motives & Tactics: Cut down the living, steal skin, wreak havoc

Difficulty: 13 | Thresholds: 7/13 | HP: 5 | Stress: 2 ATK: +2 | Rusty Greatsword: Melee | 1d10+2 phy

FEATURES

Terrifying - Passive: When the Knight makes a successful attack, all PCs within Close range lose a Hope and you gain a Fear.

Cut to the Bone - Action: Mark a Stress to make an attack against all targets within Very Close range. Targets the Knight succeeds against take 1d8+2 physical damage and must mark a Stress.

Dig Two Graves - Reaction: When the Knight is defeated, they make an attack against a target within Very Close range (prioritizing the creature who killed them). On a success, the target takes 1d4+8 physical damage and loses 1d4 Hope.

SKELETON WARRIOR

Tier Standard

A dirt-covered skeleton armed with a rusted blade. Motives & Tactics: Feign death, gang up, steal skin

Difficulty: 10 | Thresholds: 4/8 | HP: 3 | Stress: 2 ATK: +0 | Sword: Melee | 1d6+2 phy

FEATURES

Only Bones - Passive: The Warrior is resistant to physical damage. Won't Stay Dead - Reaction: When the Warrior is defeated, you can spotlight them and roll a d6. On a result of 6, if there are other adversaries on the battlefi eld, the Warrior re-forms with no marked HP.

SPELLBLADE

Tier Leader

A mercenary combining swordplay and magic to deadly eff ect. Motives & Tactics: Blast, command, endure

Difficulty: 14 | Thresholds: 8/14 | HP: 6 | Stress: 3 ATK: +3 | Empowered Longsword: Melee | 1d8+4 phy/mag

Experience: Magical Knowledge +2

FEATURES

Arcane Steel - Passive: Damage dealt by the Spellblade's standard attack is considered both physical and magic.

Suppressing Blast - Action: Mark a Stress and target a group within Far range. All targets must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll or take 1d8+2 magic damage. You gain a Fear for each target who marked HP from this attack.

Move as a Unit - Action: Spend 2 Fear to spotlight up to fi ve allies within Far range.

Momentum - Reaction: When the Spellblade makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.

SWARM OF RATS

Tier Horde (/HP)

A skittering mass of ordinary rodents moving as one like a ravenous wave.

Motives & Tactics: Consume, obscure, swarm

Difficulty: 10 | Thresholds: 6/10 | HP: 6 | Stress: 2 ATK: −3 | Claws: Melee | 1d8+2 phy

FEATURES

Horde (1d4+1) - Passive: When the Swarm has marked half or more of their HP, their standard attack deals 1d4+1 physical damage instead.

In Your Face - Passive: All targets within Melee range have disadvantage on attacks against targets other than the Swarm.

SYLVAN SOLDIER

Tier Standard

A faerie warrior adorned in armor made of leaves and bark. Motives & Tactics: Ambush, hide, overwhelm, protect, trail

Difficulty: 11 | Thresholds: 6/11 | HP: 4 | Stress: 2 ATK: +0 | Scythe: Melee | 1d8+1 phy

Experience: Tracker +2

FEATURES

Pack Tactics - Passive: If the Soldier makes a standard attack and another Sylvan Soldier is within Melee range of the target, deal 1d8+5 physical damage instead of their standard damage.

Forest Control - Action: Spend a Fear to pull down a tree within Close range. A creature hit by the tree must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll (15) or take 1d10 physical damage.

Blend In - Reaction: When the Soldier makes a successful attack, you can mark a Stress to become Hidden until the Soldier's next attack or a PC succeeds on an Instinct Roll (14) to fi nd them.

TANGLE BRAMBLE SWARM

Tier Horde (/HP)

A cluster of animate, blood-drinking tumbleweeds, each the size of a large gourd.

Motives & Tactics: Digest, entangle, immobilize

Difficulty: 12 | Thresholds: 6/11 | HP: 6 | Stress: 3 ATK: +0 | Thorns: Melee | 1d6+3 phy

Experience: Camoufl age +2

• Horde (1d4+2) Passive: When the Swarm has marked half or more of their HP, their standard attack deals 1d4+2 physical damage instead.
• Crush Action: Mark a Stress to deal 2d6+8 direct physical damage to a target with 3 or more bramble tokens.
• Encumber Reaction: When the Swarm succeeds on an attack, give the target a bramble token. If a target has any bramble tokens, they are Restrained. If a target has 3 or more bramble tokens, they are also Vulnerable. All bramble tokens can be removed by succeeding on a Finesse Roll (12 + the number of bramble tokens) or dealing Major or greater damage to the Swarm. If bramble tokens are removed from a target using a Finesse Roll, a number of Tangle Bramble Minions spawn within Melee range equal to the number of tokens removed.

TANGLE BRAMBLE

Tier Minion

An animate, blood-drinking tumbleweed. Motives & Tactics: Combine, drain, entangle

Difficulty: 11 | Thresholds: None | HP: 1 | Stress: 1 ATK: −1 | Thorns: Melee | 2 phy

FEATURES

• Minion (4) Passive: The Bramble is defeated when they take any damage. For every 4 damage a PC deals to the Tangle Bramble, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against.
• Group Attack Action: Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Tangle Brambles within Close range of them. Those Minions move into Melee range of the target and make one shared attack roll. On a success, they deal 2 physical damage each. Combine this damage.
• Drain and Multiply Reaction: When an attack from the Bramble causes a target to mark HP and there are three or more Tangle Bramble Minions within Close range, you can combine the Minions into a Tangle Bramble Swarm Horde. The Horde's HP is equal to the number of Minions combined.

WEAPONMASTER

Tier Bruiser

A master-at-arms wielding a sword twice their size. Motives & Tactics: Act fi rst, aim for the weakest, intimidate

Difficulty: 14 | Thresholds: 8/15 | HP: 6 | Stress: 3 ATK: +2 | Claymore: Very Close | 1d12+2 phy

FEATURES

• Goading Strike Action: Make a standard attack against a target. On a success, mark a Stress to Taunt the target until their next successful attack. The next time the Taunted target attacks, they have disadvantage against targets other than the Weaponmaster.
• Adrenaline Burst Action: Once per scene, spend a Fear to clear 2 HP and 2 Stress.

Momentum - Reaction: When the Weaponmaster makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.

YOUNG DRYAD

Tier Leader

An imperious tree-person leading their forest's defenses. Motives & Tactics: Command, nurture, prune the unwelcome

Difficulty: 11 | Thresholds: 6/11 | HP: 6 | Stress: 2 ATK: +0 | Scythe: Melee | 1d8+5 phy

Experience: Leadership +3

FEATURES

Voice of the Forest - Action: Mark a Stress to spotlight 1d4 allies within range of a target they can attack without moving. On a success, their attacks deal half damage.

Thorny Cage - Action: Spend a Fear to form a cage around a target within Very Close range and Restrain them until they're freed with a successful Strength Roll. When a creature makes an action roll against the cage, they must mark a Stress.

Momentum - Reaction: When the Dryad makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.

BRAWNY ZOMBIE

Tier Bruiser

A large corpse, decay-bloated and angry. Motives & Tactics: Crush, destroy, hail debris, slam

Difficulty: 10 | Thresholds: 8/15 | HP: 7 | Stress: 4 ATK: +2 | Slam: Very Close | 1d12+3 phy

Experience: Collateral Damage +2, Throw +4

FEATURES

• Slow Passive: When you spotlight the Zombie and they don't have a token on their stat block, they can't act yet. Place a token on their stat block and describe what they're preparing to do. When you spotlight the Zombie and they have a token on their stat block, clear the token and they can act.
• Rend Asunder Action: Make a standard attack with advantage against a target the Zombie has Restrained. On a success, the attack deals direct damage.

Rip and Tear - Reaction: When the Zombies makes a successful standard attack, you can mark a Stress to temporarily Restrain the target and force them to mark 2 Stress.

PATCHWORK ZOMBIE HULK

Tier Solo

A towering gestalt of corpses moving as one, with torso-sized limbs and fi sts as large as a grown halfl ing.

Motives & Tactics: Absorb corpses, fl ail, hunger, terrify

Difficulty: 13 | Thresholds: 8/15 | HP: 10 | Stress: 3 ATK: +4 | Too Many Arms: Very Close | 1d20 phy

Experience: Intimidation +2, Tear Things Apart +2

FEATURES

Destructible - Passive: When the Zombie takes Major or greater damage, they mark an additional HP.

Flailing Limbs - Passive: When the Zombie makes a standard attack, they can attack all targets within Very Close range.

Another for the Pile - Action: When the Zombie is within Very Close range of a corpse, they can incorporate it into themselves, clearing a HP and a Stress.

Tormented Screams - Action: Mark a Stress to cause all PCs within Far range to make a Presence Reaction Roll (13). Targets who fail lose a Hope and you gain a Fear for each. Targets who succeed must mark a Stress.

ROTTED ZOMBIE

Tier Minion

A decaying corpse ambling toward their prey. Motives & Tactics: Eat fl esh, hunger, maul, surround

Difficulty: 8 | Thresholds: None | HP: 1 | Stress: 1 ATK: −3 | Bite: Melee | 2 phy

FEATURES

Minion (3) - Passive: The Zombie is defeated when they take any damage. For every 3 damage a PC deals to the Zombie, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against.

Group Attack - Action: Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Rotted Zombies within Close range of them. Those Minions move into Melee range of the target and make one shared attack roll. On a success, they deal 2 physical damage each. Combine this damage.

SHAMBLING ZOMBIE

Tier Standard

An animated corpse that moves shakily, driven only by hunger. Motives & Tactics: Devour, hungry, mob enemy, shred fl esh

Difficulty: 10 | Thresholds: 4/6 | HP: 4 | Stress: 1 ATK: +0 | Bite: Melee | 1d6+1 phy

FEATURES

Too Many to Handle - Passive: When the Zombie is within Melee range of a creature and at least one other Zombie is within Close range, all attacks against that creature have advantage.

Horrifying - Passive: Targets who mark HP from the Zombie's attacks must also mark a Stress.

TIER 2 ADVERSARIES (LEVELS 2-4)

ARCHER SQUADRON

Tier Horde (/HP)

A group of trained archers bearing massive bows. Motives & Tactics: Stick together, survive, volley fi re

Difficulty: 13 | Thresholds: 8/16 | HP: 4 | Stress: 3 ATK: +0 | Longbow: Far | 2d6+3 phy

FEATURES

• Horde (1d+3) Passive: When the Squadron has marked half or more of their HP, their standard attack deals 1d6+3 physical damage instead.
• Focused Volley Action: Spend a Fear to target a point within Far range. Make an attack with advantage against all targets within Close range of that point. Targets the Squadron succeeds against take 1d10+4 physical damage.
• Suppressing Fire Action: Mark a Stress to target a point within Far range. Until the next roll with Fear, a creature who moves within Close range of that point must make an Agility Reaction Roll. On a failure, they take 2d6+3 physical damage. On a success, they take half damage.

APPRENTICE ASSASSIN

Tier Minion

A young trainee eager to prove themselves. Motives & Tactics: Act reckless, kill, prove their worth, show off

Difficulty: 13 | Thresholds: None | HP: 1 | Stress: 1

ATK: −1 | Thrown Dagger: Very Close | 4 phy

Experience: Intrusion +2

FEATURES

• Minion () Passive: The Assassin is defeated when they take any damage. For every 6 damage a PC deals to the Assassin, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against.
• Group Attack Action: Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Apprentice Assassins within Close range of them. Those Minions move into Melee range of the target and make one shared attack roll. On a success, they deal 4 physical damage each. Combine this damage.

ZOMBIE PACK

Tier Horde (/HP)

A group of shambling corpses instinctively moving together. Motives & Tactics: Consume fl esh, hunger, maul

Difficulty: 8 | Thresholds: 6/12 | HP: 6 | Stress: 3 ATK: −1 | Bite: Melee | 1d10+2 phy

FEATURES

Horde (1d4+2) - Passive: When the Zombies have marked half or more of their HP, their standard attack deals 1d4+2 physical damage instead.

Overwhelm - Reaction: When the Zombies mark HP from an attack within Melee range, you can mark a Stress to make a standard attack against the attacker.

ASSASSIN POISONER

Tier Skulk

A cunning scoundrel skilled in both poisons and ambushing. Motives & Tactics: Anticipate, get paid, kill, taint food and water

Difficulty: 14 | Thresholds: 8/16 | HP: 4 | Stress: 4 ATK: +3 | Poisoned Throwing Dagger: Close | 2d8+1 phy

Experience: Intrusion +2

FEATURES

• Grindletooth Venom Passive: Targets who mark HP from the Assassin's attacks are Vulnerable until they clear a HP.
• Out of Nowhere Passive: The Assassin has advantage on attacks if they are Hidden.
• Fumigation Action: Drop a smoke bomb that fi lls the air within Close range with smoke, Dizzying all targets in this area. Dizzied targets have disadvantage on their next action roll, then clear the condition.

MASTER ASSASSIN

Tier Leader

A seasoned killer with a threatening voice and a deadly blade. Motives & Tactics: Ambush, get out alive, kill, prepare for all scenarios

Difficulty: 15 | Thresholds: 12/25 | HP: 7 | Stress: 5 ATK: +5 | Serrated Dagger: Close | 2d10+2 phy

Experience: Command +3, Intrusion +3

• Won't See It Coming Passive: The Assassin deals direct damage while they're Hidden.
• Strike as One Action: Mark a Stress to spotlight a number of other Assassins equal to the Assassin's unmarked Stress.
• The Subtle Blade Reaction: When the Assassin successfully makes a standard attack against a Vulnerable target, you can spend a Fear to deal Severe damage instead of their standard damage.
• Momentum Reaction: When the Assassin makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.

BATTLE BOX

Tier Solo

A cube-shaped construct with a diff erent rune on each of their six sides.

Motives & Tactics: Change tactics, trample foes, wait in disguise

Difficulty: 15 | Thresholds: 10/20 | HP: 8 | Stress: 6

ATK: +2 | Slam: Melee | 2d6+3 phy

Experience: Camoufl age +2

FEATURES

Relentless (2) - Passive: The Box can be spotlighted up to two times times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them.

Randomized Tactics - Action: Mark a Stress and roll a d6. The Box uses the corresponding move:

• 1. Mana Beam. The Box fi res a searing beam. Make an attack against a target within Far range. On a success, deal 2d10+2 magic damage.
• 1. Fire Jets. The Box shoots into the air, spinning and releasing jets of fl ame. Make an attack against all targets within Close range. Targets the Box succeeds against take 2d8 physical damage.
• 1. Trample. The Box rockets around erratically. Make an attack against all PCs within Close range. Targets the Box succeeds against take 1d6+5 physical damage and are Vulnerable until their next roll with Hope.
• 1. Shocking Gas. The Box sprays out a silver gas sparking with lightning. All targets within Close range must succeed on a Finesse Reaction Roll or mark 3 Stress.
• 1. Stunning Clap. The Box leaps and their sides clap, creating a small sonic boom. All targets within Very Close range must succeed on a Strength Reaction Roll or become Vulnerable until the cube is defeated.
• 1. Psionic Whine. The Box releases a cluster of mechanical bees whose buzz rattles mortal minds. All targets within Close range must succeed on a Presence Reaction Roll or take 2d4+9 direct magic damage.
• Overcharge Reaction: Before rolling damage for the Box's attack, you can mark a Stress to add a d6 to the damage roll. Additionally, you gain a Fear.

Death Quake - Reaction: When the Box marks their last HP, the magic powering them ruptures in an explosion of force. All targets within Close range must succeed on an Instinct Reaction Roll or take 2d8+1 magic damage.

CHAOS SKULL

Tier Ranged

A fl oating humanoid skull animated by scintillating magic. Motives & Tactics: Cackle, consume magic, serve creator

Difficulty: 15 | Thresholds: 8/16 | HP: 5 | Stress: 4 ATK: +2 | Energy Blast: Close | 2d8+3 mag

FEATURES

• Levitation Passive: The Skull levitates several feet off the ground and can't be Restrained.
• Wards Passive: The Skull is resistant to magic damage.
• Magic Burst Action: Mark a Stress to make an attack against all targets within Close range. Targets the Skull succeeds against take 2d6+4 magic damage.
• Siphon Magic Action: Spend a Fear to make an attack against a PC with a Spellcast trait within Very Close range. On a success, the target marks 1d4 Stress and the Skull clears that many Stress. Additionally, on a success, the Skull can immediately be spotlighted again.

CONSCRIPT

Tier Minion

A poorly trained civilian pressed into war. Motives & Tactics: Follow orders, gang up, survive

Difficulty: 12 | Thresholds: None | HP: 1 | Stress: 1 ATK: +0 | Spears: Very Close | 6 phy

FEATURES

• Minion () Passive: The Conscript is defeated when they take any damage. For every 6 damage a PC deals to the Conscript, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against.
• Group Attack Action: Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Conscripts within Close range of them. Those Minions move into Melee range of the target and make one shared attack roll. On a success, they deal 6 physical damage each. Combine this damage.

COURTESAN

Tier Social

An accomplished manipulator and master of the social arts. Motives & Tactics: Entice, maneuver, secure patrons

Difficulty: 13 | Thresholds: 7/13 | HP: 3 | Stress: 4 ATK: −3 | Dagger: Melee | 1d4+3 phy

Experience: Manipulation +3, Socialite +3

FEATURES

Searing Glance - Reaction: When a PC within Close range makes a Presence Roll, you can mark a Stress to cast a gaze toward the aftermath. On the target's failure, they must mark 2 Stress and are Vulnerable until the scene ends or they succeed on a social action against the Courtesan. On the target's success, they must mark a Stress.

CULT ADEPT

Tier Support

An experienced mage wielding shadow and fear. Motives & Tactics: Curry favor, hinder foes, uncover knowledge

Difficulty: 14 | Thresholds: 9/18 | HP: 4 | Stress: 6

ATK: +2 | Rune-Covered Rod: Far | 2d4+3 mag

Experience: Fallen Lore +2, Rituals +2

• Enervating Blast Action: Spend a Fear to make a standard attack against a target within range. On a success, the target must mark a Stress.
• Shroud of the Fallen Action: Mark a Stress to wrap an ally within Close range in a shroud of Protection until the Adept marks their last HP. While Protected, the target has resistance to all damage.
• Shadow Shackles Action: Spend a Fear and choose a point within Far range. All targets within Close range of that point are Restrained in smoky chains until they break free with a successful Strength or Instinct Roll. A target Restrained by this feature must spend a Hope to make an action roll.
• Fear Is Fuel Reaction: Twice per scene, when a PC rolls a failure with Fear, clear a Stress.

CULT FANG

Tier Skulk

A professional killer-turned-cultist. Motives & Tactics: Capture sacrifi ces, isolate prey, rise in the ranks

Difficulty: 15 | Thresholds: 9/17 | HP: 4 | Stress: 4 ATK: +2 | Long Knife: Melee | 2d8+4 phy

FEATURES

• Shadow's Embrace Passive: The Fang can climb and walk on vertical surfaces. Mark a Stress to move from one shadow to another within Far range.
• Pick Off the Straggler Action: Mark a Stress to cause a target within Melee range to make an Instinct Reaction Roll. On a failure, the target must mark 2 Stress and is teleported with the Fang to a shadow within Far range, making them temporarily Vulnerable. On a success, the target must mark a Stress.

CULT INITIATE

Tier Minion

A low-ranking cultist in simple robes, eager to gain power. Motives & Tactics: Follow orders, gain power, seek forbidden knowledge

Difficulty: 13 | Thresholds: None | HP: 1 | Stress: 1 ATK: +0 | Ritual Dagger: Melee | 5 phy

FEATURES

• Minion () Passive: The Initiate is defeated when they take any damage. For every 6 damage a PC deals to the Initiate, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against.
• Group Attack Action: Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Cult Initiates within Close range of them. Those Minions move into Melee range of the target and make one shared attack roll. On a success, they deal 5 physical damage each. Combine this damage.

DEMONIC HOUND PACK

Tier Horde (/HP)

Unnatural hounds lit from within by hellfi re. Motives & Tactics: Cause fear, consume fl esh, please masters

Difficulty: 15 | Thresholds: 11/23 | HP: 6 | Stress: 3 ATK: +0 | Claws and Fangs: Melee | 2d8+2 phy

Experience: Scent Tracking +3

FEATURES

Horde (2d4+1) - Passive: When the Pack has marked half or more of their HP, their standard attack deals 2d4+1 physical damage instead.

Dreadhowl - Action: Mark a Stress to make all targets within Very Close range lose a Hope. If a target is not able to lose a Hope, they must instead mark 2 Stress.

Momentum - Reaction: When the Pack makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.

ELECTRIC EELS

Tier Horde (/HP)

A swarm of eels that encircle and electrocute. Motives & Tactics: Avoid larger predators, shock prey, tear apart

Difficulty: 14 | Thresholds: 10/20 | HP: 5 | Stress: 3 ATK: +0 | Shocking Bite: Melee | 2d6+4 phy

FEATURES

Horde (2d4+1) - Passive: When the Eels have marked half or more of their HP, their standard attack deals 2d4+1 physical damage instead.

Paralyzing Shock - Action: Mark a Stress to make a standard attack against all targets within Very Close range. You gain a Fear for each target that marks HP.

ELITE SOLDIER

Tier Standard

An armored squire or experienced commoner looking to advance. Motives & Tactics: Gain glory, keep order, make alliances

Difficulty: 15 | Thresholds: 9/18 | HP: 4 | Stress: 3 ATK: +1 | Spear: Very Close | 2d8+4 phy

FEATURES

• Reinforce Action: Mark a Stress to move into Melee range of an ally and make a standard attack against a target within Very Close range. On a success, deal 2d10+2 physical damage and the ally can clear a Stress.
• Vassal's Loyalty Reaction: When the Soldier is within Very Close range of a knight or other noble who would take damage, you can mark a Stress to move into Melee range of them and take the damage instead.

FAILED EXPERIMENT

Tier Standard

A magical necromantic experiment gone wrong, leaving them warped and ungainly.

Motives & Tactics: Devour, hunt, track

Difficulty: 13 | Thresholds: 12/23 | HP: 3 | Stress: 3 ATK: +1 | Bite and Claw: Melee | 2d6+5 phy

Experience: Copycat +3

• Warped Fortitude Passive: The Experiment is resistant to physical damage.
• Overwhelm Passive: When a target the Experiment attacks has other adversaries within Very Close range, the Experiment deals double damage.
• Lurching Lunge Action: Mark a Stress to spotlight the Experiment as an additional GM move instead of spending Fear.

GIANT BEASTMASTER

Tier Leader

A leather-clad warrior bearing a whip and massive bow.

Motives & Tactics: Command, make a living, maneuver, pin down, protect companion animals

Difficulty: 16 | Thresholds: 12/24 | HP: 6 | Stress: 5

ATK: +2 | Longbow: Far | 2d8+4 phy

Experience: Animal Handling +3

FEATURES

Two as One - Passive: When the Beastmaster is spotlighted, you can also spotlight a Tier 1 animal adversary currently under their control.

Pinning Strike - Action: Make a standard attack against a target. On a success, you can mark a Stress to pin them to a nearby surface. The pinned target is Restrained until they break free with a successful Finesse or Strength Roll.

Deadly Companion - Action: Twice per scene, summon a Bear, Dire Wolf, or similar Tier 1 animal adversary under the Beastmaster's control. The adversary appears at Close range and is immediately spotlighted.

GIANT BRAWLER

Tier Bruiser

An especially muscular giant wielding a warhammer larger than a human.

Motives & Tactics: Make a living, overwhelm, slam, topple

Difficulty: 15 | Thresholds: 14/28 | HP: 7 | Stress: 4 ATK: +2 | Warhammer: Very Close | 2d12+3 phy

Experience: Intrusion +2

FEATURES

Battering Ram - Action: Mark a Stress to have the Brawler charge at an inanimate object within Close range they could feasibly smash (such as a wall, cart, or market stand) and destroy it. All targets within Very Close range of the object must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll or take 2d4+3 physical damage from the shrapnel.

Bloody Reprisal - Reaction: When the Brawler marks 2 or more HP from an attack within Very Close range, you can make a standard attack against the attacker. On a success, the Brawler deals 2d6+15 physical damage instead of their standard damage.

Momentum - Reaction: When the Brawler makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.

GIANT RECRUIT

Tier Minion

A giant fi ghter wearing borrowed armor. Motives & Tactics: Batter, make a living, overwhelm, terrify

Difficulty: 13 | Thresholds: None | HP: 1 | Stress: 2 ATK: +1 | Warhammer: Very Close | 5 phy

FEATURES

Minion () - Passive: The Recruit is defeated when they take any damage. For every 7 damage a PC deals to the Recruit, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against.

Group Attack - Action: Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Giant Recruits within Close range of them. Those Minions move into Melee range of the target and make one shared attack roll. On a success, they deal 5 physical damage each. Combine this damage.

GIANT EAGLE

Tier Skulk

A giant bird of prey with blood-stained talons. Motives & Tactics: Hunt prey, stay mobile, strike decisively

Difficulty: 14 | Thresholds: 8/19 | HP: 4 | Stress: 4 ATK: +1 | Claws and Beak: Very Close | 2d6+3 phy

FEATURES

Flight - Passive: While fl ying, the Eagle gains a +3 bonus to their Difficulty.

• Deadly Dive Action: Mark a Stress to attack a target within Far range. On a success, deal 2d10+2 physical damage and knock the target over, making them Vulnerable until they next act.
• Take Off Action: Make an attack against a target within Very Close range. On a success, deal 2d4+3 physical damage and the target must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll or become temporarily Restrained within the Eagle's massive talons. If the target is Restrained, the Eagle immediately lifts into the air to Very Far range above the battlefi eld while holding them.
• Deadly Drop Action: While fl ying, the Eagle can drop a Restrained target they are holding. When dropped, the target is no longer Restrained but starts falling. If their fall isn't prevented during the PCs' next action, the target takes 2d20 physical damage when they land.

GORGON

Tier Solo

A snake-headed, scaled humanoid with a gilded bow, enraged that their peace has been disturbed.

Motives & Tactics: Corner, hit-and-run, petrify, seek vengeance

Difficulty: 15 | Thresholds: 13/25 | HP: 9 | Stress: 3

ATK: +4 | Sunsear Shortbow: Far | 2d20+3 mag

Experience: Stealth +3

FEATURES

Relentless (2) - Passive: The Gorgon can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them.

• Sunsear Arrows Passive: When the Gorgon makes a successful standard attack, the target Glows until the end of the scene and can't become Hidden. Attack rolls made against a Glowing target have advantage.
• Crown of Serpents Action: Make an attack roll against a target within Melee range using the Gorgon's protective snakes. On a success, mark a Stress to deal 2d10+4 physical damage and the target must mark a Stress.
• Petrifying Gaze Reaction: When the Gorgon takes damage from an attack within Close range, you can spend a Fear to force the attacker to make an Instinct Reaction Roll. On a failure, they begin to turn to stone, marking a HP and starting a Petrifi cation Countdown (4). This countdown ticks down when the Gorgon is attacked. When it triggers, the target must make a death move. If the Gorgon is defeated, all petrifi cation countdowns end.

Momentum - Reaction: When the Gorgon makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.

JUVENILE FLICKERFLY

Tier Solo

A horse-sized insect with iridescent scales and crystalline wings moving faster than the eye can see.

Motives & Tactics: Collect shiny things, hunt, swoop

Difficulty: 14 | Thresholds: 13/26 | HP: 10 | Stress: 5 ATK: +3 | Wing Slash: Very Close | 2d10+4 phy

FEATURES

• Relentless (3) Passive: The Flickerfl y can be spotlighted up to three times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them.
• Peerless Accuracy Passive: Before the Flickerfl y makes an attack, roll a d6. On a result of 4 or higher, the target's Evasion is halved against this attack.
• Mind Dance Action: Mark a Stress to create a magically dazzling display that grapples the minds of nearby foes. All targets within Close range must make an Instinct Reaction Roll. For each target who failed, you gain a Fear and the Flickerfl y learns one of the target's fears.
• Hallucinatory Breath Reaction: Countdown (Loop 1d6). When the Flickerfl y takes damage for the fi rst time, activate the countdown. When it triggers, the Flickerfl y breathes hallucinatory gas on all targets in front of them up to Far range. Targets must succeed on an Instinct Reaction Roll or be tormented by fearful hallucinations. Targets whose fears are known to the Flickerfl y have disadvantage on this roll. Targets who fail must mark a Stress and lose a Hope.

KNIGHT OF THE REALM

Tier Leader

A decorated soldier with heavy armor and a powerful steed. Motives & Tactics: Run down, seek glory, show dominance

Difficulty: 15 | Thresholds: 13/26 | HP: 6 | Stress: 4 ATK: +4 | Longsword: Melee | 2d10+4 phy

Experience: Ancient Knowledge +3, High Society +2, Tactics +2

FEATURES

• Chevalier Passive: While the Knight is on a mount, they gain a +2 bonus to their Difficulty. When they take Severe damage, they're knocked from their mount and lose this benefi t until they're next spotlighted.
• Heavily Armored Passive: When the Knight takes physical damage, reduce it by 3.
• Cavalry Charge Action: If the Knight is mounted, move up to Far range and make a standard attack against a target. On a success, deal 2d8+4 physical damage and the target must mark a Stress.
• For the Realm! Action: Mark a Stress to spotlight 1d4+1 allies. Attacks they make while spotlighted in this way deal half damage.

MASKED THIEF

Tier Skulk

A cunning thief with acrobatic skill and a fl air for the dramatic. Motives & Tactics: Evade, hide, pilfer, profi t

Difficulty: 14 | Thresholds: 8/17 | HP: 4 | Stress: 5 ATK: +3 | Backsword: Melee | 2d8+3 phy

Experience: Acrobatics +3

FEATURES

• Quick Hands Action: Make an attack against a target within Melee range. On a success, deal 1d8+2 physical damage and the Thief steals one item or consumable from the target's inventory.
• Escape Plan Action: Mark a Stress to reveal a snare trap set anywhere on the battlefi eld by the Thief. All targets within Very Close range of the trap must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll (13) or be pulled off their feet and suspended upside down. A target is Restrained and Vulnerable until they break free, ending both conditions, with a successful Finesse or Strength Roll (13).

MERCHANT BARON

Tier Social

An accomplished merchant with a large operation under their command.

Motives & Tactics: Abuse power, gather resources, mobilize minions

Difficulty: 15 | Thresholds: 9/19 | HP: 5 | Stress: 3 ATK: −2 | Rapier: Melee | 1d6+2 phy

Experience: Nobility +2, Trade +2

• Everyone Has a Price Action: Spend a Fear to off er a target a dangerous bargain for something they want or need. If used on a PC, they must make a Presence Reaction Roll (17). On a failure, they must mark 2 Stress or take the deal.
• The Best Muscle Money Can Buy Action: Once per scene, mark a Stress to summon 1d4+1 Tier 1 adversaries, who appear at Far range, to enforce the Baron's will.

MINOTAUR WRECKER

Tier Bruiser

A massive bull-headed fi rbolg with a quick temper. Motives & Tactics: Consume, gore, navigate, overpower, pursue

Difficulty: 16 | Thresholds: 14/27 | HP: 7 | Stress: 5 ATK: +2 | Battleaxe: Very Close | 2d8+5 phy

Experience: Navigation +2

FEATURES

Ramp Up - Passive: You must spend a Fear to spotlight the Minotaur. While spotlighted, they can make their standard attack against all targets within range.

Charging Bull - Action: Mark a Stress to charge through a group within Close range and make an attack against all targets in the Minotaur's path. Targets the Minotaur succeeds against take 2d6+8 physical damage and are knocked back to Very Far range. If a target is knocked into a solid object or another creature, they take an extra 1d6 damage (combine the damage).

Gore - Action: Make an attack against a target within Very Close range, moving the Minotaur into Melee range of them. On a success, deal 2d8 direct physical damage.

MORTAL HUNTER

Tier Leader

An undead fi gure wearing a heavy leather coat, with searching eyes and a casually cruel demeanor.

Motives & Tactics: Devour, hunt, track

Difficulty: 16 | Thresholds: 15/27 | HP: 6 | Stress: 4

ATK: +5 | Tear at Flesh: Very Close | 2d12+1 phy

Experience: Bloodhound +3

FEATURES

Terrifying - Passive: When the Hunter makes a successful attack, all PCs within Far range lose a Hope and you gain a Fear.

Deathlock - Action: Spend a Fear to curse a target within Very Close range with a necrotic Deathlock until the end of the scene. Attacks made by the Hunter against a Deathlocked target deal direct damage. The Hunter can only maintain one Deathlock at a time.

Inevitable Death - Action: Mark a Stress to spotlight 1d4 allies. Attacks they make while spotlighted in this way deal half damage.

Rampage - Reaction: Countdown (Loop 1d6). When the Hunter is in the spotlight for the fi rst time, activate the countdown. When it triggers, move the Hunter in a straight line to a point within Far range and make an attack against all targets in their path. Targets the Hunter succeeds against take 2d8+2 physical damage.

ROYAL ADVISOR

Tier Social

A high-ranking courtier with the ear of the local nobility. Motives & Tactics: Curry favor, manufacture evidence, scheme

Difficulty: 14 | Thresholds: 8/15 | HP: 3 | Stress: 3 ATK: −3 | Wand: Far | 1d4+3 phy

Experience: Administration +3, Courtier +3

FEATURES

Devastating Retort - Passive: A PC who rolls less than 17 on an action roll targeting the Advisor must mark a Stress.

Bend Ears - Action: Mark a Stress to infl uence an NPC within Melee range with whispered words. That target's opinion on one matter shifts toward the Advisor's preference unless it is in direct opposition to the target's motives.

Scapegoat - Action: Spend a Fear to convince a crowd or notable individual that one person or group is responsible for some problem facing the target. The target becomes hostile to the scapegoat until convinced of their innocence with a successful Presence Roll (17).

SECRET-KEEPER

Tier Leader

A clandestine leader with a direct channel to the Fallen Gods. Motives & Tactics: Amass great power, plot, take command

Difficulty: 16 | Thresholds: 13/26 | HP: 7 | Stress: 4 ATK: +3 | Sigil-laden Staff : Far | 2d12 mag

Experience: Coercion +2, Fallen Lore +2

FEATURES

Seize Your Moment - Action: Spend 2 Fear to spotlight 1d4 allies. Attacks they make while spotlighted in this way deal half damage.

Our Master's Will - Reaction: When you spotlight an ally within Far range, mark a Stress to gain a Fear.

Summoning Ritual - Reaction: Countdown (6). When the Secret-Keeper is in the spotlight for the fi rst time, activate the countdown. When they mark HP, tick down this countdown by the number of HP marked. When it triggers, summon a Minor Demon who appears at Close range.

Fallen Hounds - Reaction: Once per scene, when the Secret-Keeper marks 2 or more HP, you can mark a Stress to summon a Demonic Hound Pack, which appears at Close range and is immediately spotlighted.

SHARK

Tier Bruiser

A large aquatic predator, always on the move. Motives & Tactics: Find the blood, isolate prey, target the weak

Difficulty: 14 | Thresholds: 14/28 | HP: 7 | Stress: 3 ATK: +2 | Toothy Maw: Very Close | 2d12+1 phy

Experience: Sense of Smell +3

FEATURES

Terrifying - Passive: When the Shark makes a successful attack, all PCs within Far range lose a Hope and you gain a Fear.

Rending Bite - Passive: When the Shark makes a successful attack, the target must mark an Armor Slot without receiving its benefi ts (they can still use armor to reduce the damage). If they can't mark an Armor Slot, they must mark an additional HP.

Blood in the Water - Reaction: When a creature within Close range of the Shark marks HP from another creature's attack, you can mark a Stress to immediately spotlight the Shark, moving them into Melee range of the target and making a standard attack.

SIREN

Tier Skulk

A half-fi sh person with shimmering scales and an irresistible voice. Motives & Tactics: Consume, lure prey, subdue with song

Difficulty: 14 | Thresholds: 9/18 | HP: 5 | Stress: 3 ATK: +2 | Distended Jaw Bite: Melee | 2d6+3 phy

Experience: Song Repertoire +3

FEATURES

Captive Audience - Passive: If the Siren makes a standard attack against a target Entranced by their song, the attack deals 2d10+1 damage instead of their standard damage.

Enchanting Song - Action: Spend a Fear to sing a song that aff ects all targets within Close range. Targets must succeed on an Instinct Reaction Roll or become Entranced until they mark 2 Stress. Other Sirens within Close range of the target can mark a Stress to each add a +1 bonus to the Difficulty of the reaction roll. While Entranced, a target can't act and is Vulnerable.

SPECTRAL ARCHER

Tier Ranged

A ghostly fi ghter with an ethereal bow, unable to move on while their charge is vulnerable.

Motives & Tactics: Move through solid objects, stay out of the fray, rehash old battles

Difficulty: 13 | Thresholds: 6/14 | HP: 3 | Stress: 3 ATK: +3 | Longbow: Far | 2d10+2 phy

Experience: Ancient Knowledge +2

FEATURES

Ghost - Passive: The Archer has resistance to physical damage. Mark a Stress to move up to Close range through solid objects.

Pick Your Target - Action: Spend a Fear to make an attack within Far range against a PC who is within Very Close range of at least two other PCs. On a success, the target takes 2d8+12 physical damage.

SPECTRAL CAPTAIN

Tier Leader

A ghostly commander leading their troops beyond death. Motives & Tactics: Move through solid objects, rally troops, rehash old battles

Difficulty: 16 | Thresholds: 13/26 | HP: 6 | Stress: 4 ATK: +3 | Longbow: Far | 2d10+3 phy

Experience: Ancient Knowledge +3

FEATURES

Ghost - Passive: The Captain has resistance to physical damage. Mark a Stress to move up to Close range through solid objects.

• Unending Battle Action: Spend 2 Fear to return up to 1d4+1 defeated Spectral allies to the battle at the points where they fi rst appeared (with no marked HP or Stress).
• Hold Fast Reaction: When the Captain's Spectral allies are forced to make a reaction roll, you can mark a Stress to give those allies a +2 bonus to the roll.

Momentum - Reaction: When the Captain makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.

SPECTRAL GUARDIAN

Tier Standard

A ghostly fi ghter with spears and swords, anchored by duty. Motives & Tactics: Move through solid objects, protect treasure, rehash old battles

Difficulty: 15 | Thresholds: 7/15 | HP: 4 | Stress: 3 ATK: +1 | Spear: Very Close | 2d8+1 phy

Experience: Ancient Knowledge +2

FEATURES

Ghost - Passive: The Guardian has resistance to physical damage. Mark a Stress to move up to Close range through solid objects.

Grave Blade - Action: Spend a Fear to make an attack against a target within Very Close range. On a success, deal 2d10+6 physical damage and the target must mark a Stress.

SPY

Tier Social

A skilled espionage agent with a knack for being in the right place to overhear secrets.

Motives & Tactics: Cut and run, disguise appearance, eavesdrop

Difficulty: 15 | Thresholds: 8/17 | HP: 4 | Stress: 3 ATK: −2 | Dagger: Melee | 2d6+3 phy

Experience: Espionage +3

FEATURES

Gathering Secrets - Action: Spend a Fear to describe how the Spy knows a secret about a PC in the scene.

Fly on the Wall - Reaction: When a PC or group is discussing something sensitive, you can mark a Stress to reveal that the Spy is present in the scene, observing them. If the Spy escapes the scene to report their fi ndings, you gain 1d4 Fear.

STONEWRAITH

Tier Skulk

A prowling hunter, like a slinking mountain lion, with a slate-gray stone body.

Motives & Tactics: Defend territory, isolate prey, stalk

Difficulty: 13 | Thresholds: 11/22 | HP: 6 | Stress: 3

ATK: +3 | Bite and Claws: Melee | 2d8+6 phy

Experience: Stonesense +3

FEATURES

• Stonestrider Passive: The Stonewraith can move through stone and earth as easily as air. While within stone or earth, they are Hidden and immune to all damage.
• Rocky Ambush Action: While Hidden, mark a Stress to leap into Melee range with a target within Very Close range. The target must succeed on an Agility or Instinct Reaction Roll (15) or take 2d8 physical damage and become temporarily Restrained.
• Avalanche Roar Action: Spend a Fear to roar while within a cave and cause a cave-in. All targets within Close range must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll (14) or take 2d10 physical damage. The rubble can be cleared with a Progress Countdown (8).
• Momentum Reaction: When the Stonewraith makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.

WAR WIZARD

Tier Ranged

A battle-hardened mage trained in destructive magic. Motives & Tactics: Develop new spells, seek power, shatter formations

Difficulty: 16 | Thresholds: 11/23 | HP: 5 | Stress: 6 ATK: +4 | Staff : Far | 2d10+4 mag

Experience: Magical Knowledge +2, Strategize +2

FEATURES

Battle Teleport - Passive: Before or after making a standard attack, you can mark a Stress to teleport to a location within Far range.

• Refresh Warding Sphere Action: Mark a Stress to refresh the Wizard's "Warding Sphere" reaction.
• Eruption Action: Spend a Fear and choose a point within Far range. A Very Close area around that point erupts into impassable terrain. All targets within that area must make an Agility Reaction Roll (14). Targets who fail take 2d10 physical damage and are thrown out of the area. Targets who succeed take half damage and aren't moved.
• Arcane Artillery Action: Spend a Fear to unleash a precise hail of magical blasts. All targets in the scene must make an Agility Reaction Roll. Targets who fail take 2d12 magic damage. Targets who succeed take half damage.
• Warding Sphere Reaction: When the Wizard takes damage from an attack within Close range, deal 2d6 magic damage to the attacker. This reaction can't be used again until the Wizard refreshes it with their "Refresh Warding Sphere" action.

TIER 3 ADVERSARIES (LEVELS 5-7)

ADULT FLICKERFLY

Tier Solo

A winged insect the size of a large house with iridescent scales and wings that move too fast to track.

Motives & Tactics: Collect shiny things, hunt, nest, swoop

Difficulty: 17 | Thresholds: 20/35 | HP: 12 | Stress: 6 ATK: +3 | Wing Slash: Very Close | 3d20 phy

FEATURES

• Relentless (4) Passive: The Flickerfl y can be spotlighted up to four times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them.
• Never Misses Passive: When the Flickerfl y makes an attack, the target's Evasion is halved against the attack.
• Deadly Flight Passive: While fl ying, the Flickerfl y can move up to Far range instead of Close range before taking an action.
• Whirlwind Action: Spend a Fear to whirl, making an attack against all targets within Very Close range. Targets the Flickerfl y succeeds against take 3d8 direct physical damage.
• Mind Dance Action: Mark a Stress to create a magically dazzling display that grapples the minds of nearby foes. All targets within Close range must make an Instinct Reaction Roll. For each target who failed, you gain a Fear and the Flickerfl y learns one of the target's fears.
• Hallucinatory Breath Action: Countdown (Loop 1d6). When the Flickerfl y takes damage for the fi rst time, activate the countdown. When it triggers, the Flickerfl y breathes hallucinatory gas on all targets in front of them up to Far range. Targets must make an Instinct Reaction Roll or be tormented by fearful hallucinations. Targets whose fears are known to the Flickerfl y have disadvantage on this roll. Targets who fail lose 2 Hope and take 3d8+3 direct magic damage.
• Uncanny Refl exes Reaction: When the Flickerfl y takes damage from an attack within Close range, you can mark a Stress to take half damage.

DEMON OF AVARICE

Tier Support

A regal cloaked monstrosity with circular horns adorned with treasure.

Motives & Tactics: Consume, fuel greed, sow dissent

Difficulty: 17 | Thresholds: 15/29 | HP: 6 | Stress: 5 ATK: +2 | Hungry Maw: Melee | 3d6+5 mag

Experience: Manipulation +3

• Money Talks Passive: Attacks against the Demon are made with disadvantage unless the attacker spends a handful of gold. This Demon starts with a number of handfuls equal to the number of PCs. When a target marks HP from the Demon's standard attack, they can spend a handful of gold instead of marking HP (1 handful per HP). Add a handful of gold to the Demon for each handful of gold spent by PCs on this feature.
• Numbers Must Go Up Passive: Add a bonus to the Demon's attack rolls equal to the number of handfuls of gold they have.
• Money Is Time Action: Spend 3 handfuls of gold (or a Fear) to spotlight 1d4+1 allies.

DEMON OF DESPAIR

Tier Skulk

A cloaked demon-creature with long limbs, seeping shadows. Motives & Tactics: Make fear contagious, stick to the shadows, undermine resolve

Difficulty: 17 | Thresholds: 18/35 | HP: 6 | Stress: 5 ATK: +3 | Miasma Bolt: Far | 3d6+1 mag

Experience: Manipulation +3

FEATURES

Depths of Despair - Passive: The Demon deals double damage to PCs with 0 Hope.

• Your Struggle Is Pointless Action: Spend a Fear to weigh down the spirits of all PCs within Far range. All targets aff ected replace their Hope Die with a d8 until they roll a success with Hope or their next rest.
• Your Friends Will Fail You Reaction: When a PC fails with Fear, you can mark a Stress to cause all other PCs within Close range to lose a Hope.
• Momentum Reaction: When the Demon makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.

DEMON OF HUBRIS

Tier Leader

A perfectly beautiful and infi nitely cruel demon with a gleaming spear and elegant robes.

Motives & Tactics: Condescend, declare premature victory, prove superiority

Difficulty: 18 | Thresholds: 18/36 | HP: 7 | Stress: 5

ATK: +4 | Perfect Spear: Very Close | 3d10 phy Experience: Manipulation +2

FEATURES

Terrifying - Passive: When the Demon makes a successful attack, all PCs within Far range must lose a Hope and you gain a Fear.

Double or Nothing - Passive: When a PC within Far range fails a roll, they can choose to reroll their Fear Die and take the new result. If they still fail, they mark 2 Stress and the Demon clears a Stress.

Unparalleled Skill - Action: Mark a Stress to deal the Demon's standard attack damage to a target within Close range.

The Root of Villainy - Action: Spend a Fear to spotlight two other Demons within Far range.

You Pale in Comparison - Reaction: When a PC fails a roll within Close range of the Demon, they must mark a Stress.

DEMON OF JEALOUSY

Tier Ranged

A fi ckle creature of spindly limbs and insatiable desires.

Motives & Tactics: Join in on others' success, take what belongs to others, hold grudges

Difficulty: 17 | Thresholds: 17/30 | HP: 6 | Stress: 6 ATK: +4 | Psychic Assault: Far | 3d8+3 mag

Experience: Manipulation +3

FEATURES

Unprotected Mind - Passive: The Demon's standard attack deals direct damage.

• My Turn Reaction: When the Demon marks HP from an attack, spend a number of Fear equal to the HP marked by the Demon to cause the attacker to mark the same number of HP.
• Rivalry Reaction: When a creature within Close range takes damage from a diff erent adversary, you can mark a Stress to add a d4 to the damage roll.
• What's Yours Is Mine Reaction: When a PC takes Severe damage within Very Close range of the Demon, you can spend a Fear to cause the target to make a Finesse Reaction Roll. On a failure, the Demon seizes one item or consumable of their choice from the target's inventory.

DEMON OF WRATH

Tier Bruiser

A hulking demon with boulder-sized fi sts, driven by endless rage. Motives & Tactics: Fuel anger, impress rivals, wreak havoc

Difficulty: 17 | Thresholds: 22/40 | HP: 7 | Stress: 5 ATK: +3 | Fists: Very Close | 3d8+1 mag

Experience: Intimidation +2

FEATURES

Anger Unrelenting - Passive: The Demon's attacks deal direct damage.

• Battle Lust Action: Spend a Fear to boil the blood of all PCs within Far range. They use a d20 as their Fear Die until the end of the scene.
• Retaliation Reaction: When the Demon takes damage from an attack within Close range, you can mark a Stress to make a standard attack against the attacker.
• Blood and Souls Reaction: Countdown (Loop 6). Activate the fi rst time an attack is made within sight of the Demon. It ticks down when a PC takes a violent action. When it triggers, summon 1d4 Minor Demons, who appear at Close range.

DIRE BAT

Tier Skulk

A wide-winged pet endlessly loyal to their vampire owner. Motives & Tactics: Dive-bomb, hide, protect leader

Difficulty: 14 | Thresholds: 16/30 | HP: 5 | Stress: 3 ATK: +2 | Claws and Teeth: Melee | 2d6+7 phy

Experience: Bloodthirsty +3

FEATURES

Flying - Passive: While fl ying, the Bat gains a +3 bonus to their Difficulty.

• Screech Action: Mark a Stress to send a high-pitch screech out toward all targets in front of the Bat within Far range. Those targets must mark 1d4 Stress.
• Guardian Reaction: When an allied Vampire marks HP, you can mark a Stress to fl y into Melee range of the attacker and make an attack with advantage against them. On a success, deal 2d6+2 physical damage.

DRYAD

Tier Leader

A nature spirit in the form of a humanoid tree. Motives & Tactics: Command, cultivate, drive out, preserve the forest

Difficulty: 16 | Thresholds: 24/38 | HP: 8 | Stress: 5 ATK: +4 | Deadfall Shortbow: Far | 3d10+1 phy

Experience: Forest Knowledge +4

FEATURES

• Bramble Patch Action: Mark a Stress to target a point within Far range. Create a patch of thorns that covers an area within Close range of that point. All targets within that area take 2d6+2 physical damage when they act. A target must succeed on a Finesse Roll or deal more than 20 damage to the Dryad with an attack to leave the area.
• Grow Saplings Action: Spend a Fear to grow three Treant Sapling Minions, who appear at Close range and immediately take the spotlight.

We Are All One - Reaction: When an ally dies within Close range, you can spend a Fear to clear 2 HP and 2 Stress as the fallen ally's life force is returned to the forest.

ELEMENTAL SPARK

Tier Minion

A blazing mote of elemental fi re. Motives & Tactics: Blast, consume, gain mass

Difficulty: 15 | Thresholds: None | HP: 1 | Stress: 1 ATK: +0 | Bursts of Fire: Close | 5 mag

FEATURES

• Minion () Passive: The Elemental is defeated when they take any damage. For every 9 damage a PC deals to the Elemental, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against.
• Group Attack Action: Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Elemental Sparks within Close range of them. Those Minions move into Melee range of the target and make one shared attack roll. On a success, they deal 5 physical damage each. Combine this damage.

GREATER EARTH ELEMENTAL

Tier Bruiser

A living landslide of boulders and dust, as large as a house. Motives & Tactics: Avalanche, knock over, pummel

Difficulty: 17 | Thresholds: 22/40 | HP: 10 | Stress: 4 ATK: +7 | Boulder Fist: Very Close | 3d10+1 phy

FEATURES

• Slow Passive: When you spotlight the Elemental and they don't have a token on their stat block, they can't act yet. Place a token on their stat block and describe what they're preparing to do. When you spotlight the Elemental and they have a token on their stat block, clear the token and they can act.
• Crushing Blows Passive: When the Elemental makes a successful attack, the target must mark an Armor Slot without receiving its benefi ts (they can still use armor to reduce the damage). If they can't mark an Armor Slot, they must mark an additional HP.
• Immovable Object Passive: An attack that would move the Elemental moves them two fewer ranges (for example, Far becomes Very Close). When the Elemental takes physical damage, reduce it by 7.
• Rockslide Action: Mark a Stress to create a rockslide that buries the land in front of Elemental within Close range with rockfall. All targets in this area must make an Agility Reaction Roll (19). Targets who fail take 2d12+5 physical damage and become Vulnerable until their next roll with Hope. Targets who succeed take half damage.
• Momentum Reaction: When the Elemental makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.

GREATER WATER ELEMENTAL

Tier Support

A huge living wave that crashes down upon enemies. Motives & Tactics: Deluge, disperse, drown

Difficulty: 17 | Thresholds: 17/34 | HP: 5 | Stress: 5 ATK: +3 | Crashing Wave: Very Close | 3d4+1 mag

• Water Jet Action: Mark a Stress to attack a target within Very Close range. On a success, deal 2d4+7 physical damage and the target's next action has disadvantage. On a failure, the target must mark a Stress.
• Drowning Embrace Action: Spend a Fear to make an attack against all targets within Very Close range. Targets the Elemental succeeds against become Restrained and Vulnerable as they begin drowning. A target can break free, ending both conditions, with a successful Strength or Instinct Roll.
• High Tide Reaction: When the Elemental makes a successful standard attack, you can mark a Stress to knock the target back to Close range.

HUGE GREEN OOZE

Tier Skulk

A translucent green mound of acid taller than most humans. Motives & Tactics: Camoufl age, creep up, envelop, multiply

Difficulty: 15 | Thresholds: 15/30 | HP: 7 | Stress: 4 ATK: +3 | Ooze Appendage: Melee | 3d8+1 mag

Experience: Blend In +3

FEATURES

• Slow Passive: When you spotlight the Ooze and they don't have a token on their stat block, they can't act yet. Place a token on their stat block and describe what they're preparing to do. When you spotlight the Ooze and they have a token on their stat block, clear the token and they can act.
• Acidic Form Passive: When the Ooze makes a successful attack, the target must mark an Armor Slot without receiving its benefi ts (they can still use armor to reduce the damage). If they can't mark an Armor Slot, they must mark an additional HP.
• Envelop Action: Make an attack against a target within Melee range. On a success, the Ooze Envelops them and the target must mark 2 Stress. While Enveloped, the target must mark an additional Stress every time they make an action roll. When the Ooze takes Severe damage, all Enveloped targets are freed and the condition is cleared.
• Split Reaction: When the Ooze has 4 or more HP marked, you can spend a Fear to split them into two Green Oozes (with no marked HP or Stress). Immediately spotlight both of them.

HYDRA

Tier Solo

A quadrupedal scaled beast with multiple long-necked heads, each fi lled with menacing fangs.

Motives & Tactics: Devour, regenerate, terrify

Difficulty: 18 | Thresholds: 19/35 | HP: 10 | Stress: 5 ATK: +3 | Bite: Close | 2d12+2 phy

FEATURES

• Many-Headed Menace Passive: The Hydra begins with three heads and can have up to fi ve. When the Hydra takes Major or greater damage, they lose a head.
• Relentless (X) Passive: The Hydra can be spotlighted X times per GM turn, where X is the Hydra's number of heads. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them.
• Regeneration Action: If the Hydra has any marked HP, spend a Fear to clear a HP and grow two heads.
• Terrifying Chorus Action: All PCs within Far range lose 2 Hope.
• Magical Weakness Reaction: When the Hydra takes magic damage, they become Dazed until the next roll with Fear. While Dazed, they can't use their Regeneration action but are immune to magic damage.

MONARCH

Tier Social

The sovereign ruler of a nation, wreathed in the privilege of tradition and wielding unmatched power in their domain.

Motives & Tactics: Control vassals, destroy rivals, forge a legacy

Difficulty: 16 | Thresholds: 16/32 | HP: 6 | Stress: 5 ATK: +0 | Warhammer: Melee | 3d6+3 phy

Experience: History +3, Nobility +3

FEATURES

• Execute Them! Action: Spend a Fear per PC in the party to have the group condemned for crimes real or imagined. A PC who succeeds on a Presence Roll can demand trial by combat or another special form of trial.
• Crownsguard Action: Once per scene, mark a Stress to summon six Tier 3 Minions, who appear at Close range to enforce the Monarch's will.
• Casus Belli Reaction: Long-Term Countdown (8). Spend a Fear to activate after the Monarch's desire for war is fi rst revealed. When it triggers, the Monarch has a reason to rally the nation to war and the support to act on that reason. You gain 1d4 Fear.

STAG KNIGHT

Tier Standard

A knight with huge, majestic antlers wearing armor made of dangerous thorns.

Motives & Tactics: Isolate, maneuver, protect the forest, weed the unwelcome

Difficulty: 17 | Thresholds: 19/36 | HP: 7 | Stress: 5 ATK: +3 | Bramble Sword: Melee | 3d8+3 phy

Experience: Forest Knowledge +3

FEATURES

From Above - Passive: When the Knight succeeds on a standard attack from above a target, they deal 3d12+3 physical damage instead of their standard damage.

• Blade of the Forest Action: Spend a Fear to make an attack against all targets within Very Close range. Targets the Knight succeeds against take physical damage equal to 3d4 + the target's Major threshold.
• Thorny Armor Reaction: When the Knight takes damage from an attack within Melee range, you can mark a Stress to deal 1d10+5 physical damage to the attacker.

OAK TREANT

Tier Bruiser

A sturdy animate old-growth tree.

Motives & Tactics: Hide in plain sight, preserve the forest, root down, swing branches

Difficulty: 17 | Thresholds: 22/40 | HP: 7 | Stress: 4

ATK: +2 | Branch: Very Close | 3d8+2 phy

Experience: Forest Knowledge +3

FEATURES

• Just a Tree Passive: Before they make their fi rst attack in a fi ght or after they become Hidden, the Treant is indistinguishable from other trees until they next act or a PC succeeds on an Instinct Roll to identify them.
• Seed Barrage Action: Mark a Stress and make an attack against up to three targets within Close range, pummeling them with giant acorns. Targets the Treant succeeds against take 2d10+5 physical damage.
• Take Root Action: Mark a Stress to Root the Treant in place. The Treant is Restrained while Rooted, and can end this eff ect instead of moving while they are spotlighted. While Rooted, the Treant has resistance to physical damage.

TREANT SAPLING

Tier Minion

A small, sentient tree sapling.

Motives & Tactics: Blend in, preserve the forest, pummel, surround

Difficulty: 14 | Thresholds: None | HP: 1 | Stress: 1 ATK: +0 | Branches: Melee | 8 phy

FEATURES

Minion () - Passive: The Sapling is defeated when they take any damage. For every 6 damage a PC deals to the Sapling, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against.

Group Attack - Action: Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Treant Saplings within Close range of them. Those Minions move into Melee range of the target and make one shared attack roll. On a success, they deal 8 physical damage each. Combine this damage.

HEAD VAMPIRE

Tier Leader

A captivating undead dressed in aristocratic fi nery. Motives & Tactics: Create thralls, charm, command, fl y, intimidate

Difficulty: 17 | Thresholds: 22/42 | HP: 6 | Stress: 6 ATK: +5 | Rapier: Melee | 2d20+4 phy

Experience: Aristocrat +3

FEATURES

Terrifying - Passive: When the Vampire makes a successful attack, all PCs within Far range lose a Hope and you gain a Fear.

• Look into My Eyes Passive: A creature who moves into Melee range of the Vampire must make an Instinct Reaction Roll. On a failure, you gain 1d4 Fear.
• Feed on Followers Action: When the Vampire is within Melee range of an ally, they can cause the ally to mark a HP. The Vampire then clears a HP.
• The Hunt Is On Action: Spend 2 Fear to summon 1d4 Vampires, who appear at Far range and immediately take the spotlight.
• Lifesuck Reaction: When the Vampire is spotlighted, roll a d8. On a result of 6 or higher, all targets within Very Close range must mark a HP.

VAMPIRE

Tier Standard

An intelligent undead with blood-stained lips and a predator's smile. Motives & Tactics: Bite, charm, deceive, feed, intimidate

Difficulty: 16 | Thresholds: 18/35 | HP: 5 | Stress: 4 ATK: +3 | Rapier: Melee | 3d8 phy

Experience: Nocturnal Hunter +3

FEATURES

• Draining Bite Action: Make an attack against a target within Melee range. On a success, deal 5d4 physical damage. A target who marks HP from this attack loses a Hope and must mark a Stress. The Vampire then clears a HP.
• Mistform Reaction: When the Vampire takes physical damage, you can spend a Fear to take half damage.

VAULT GUARDIAN GAOLER

Tier Support

A boxy, dust-covered construct with thick metallic swinging doors on their torso.

Motives & Tactics: Carry away, entrap, protect, pummel

Difficulty: 16 | Thresholds: 19/33 | HP: 5 | Stress: 3

ATK: +2 | Body Bash: Very Close | 3d6+2 phy

• Blocking Shield Passive: Creatures within Melee range of the Gaoler have disadvantage on attack rolls against them. Creatures trapped inside the Gaoler are immune to this feature.
• Lock Up Action: Mark a Stress to make an attack against a target within Very Close range. On a success, the target is Restrained within the Gaoler until freed with a successful Strength Roll (18). While Restrained, the target can only attack the Gaoler.

VAULT GUARDIAN SENTINEL

Tier Bruiser

A dust-covered golden construct with boxy limbs and a huge mace for a hand.

Motives & Tactics: Destroy at any cost, expunge, protect

Difficulty: 17 | Thresholds: 21/40 | HP: 6 | Stress: 3 ATK: +3 | Charged Mace: Very Close | 2d12+1 phy

FEATURES

Kinetic Slam - Passive: Targets who take damage from the Sentinel's standard attack are knocked back to Very Close range.

Box In - Action: Mark a Stress to choose a target within Very Close range to focus on. That target has disadvantage on attack rolls when they're within Very Close range of the Sentinel. The Sentinel can only focus on one target at a time.

Mana Bolt - Action: Spend a Fear to lob explosive magic at a point within Far range. All targets within Very Close range of that point must make an Agility Reaction Roll. Targets who fail take 2d8+20 magic damage and are knocked back to Close range. Targets who succeed take half damage and aren't knocked back.

Momentum - Reaction: When the Sentinel makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.

VAULT GUARDIAN TURRET

Tier Ranged

A massive living turret with reinforced armor and twelve pistondriven mechanical legs.

Motives & Tactics: Concentrate fi re, lock down, mark, protect

Difficulty: 16 | Thresholds: 20/32 | HP: 5 | Stress: 4 ATK: +3 | Magitech Cannon: Far | 3d10+3 mag

FEATURES

• Slow Firing Passive: When you spotlight the Turret and they don't have a token on their stat block, they can't make a standard attack. Place a token on their stat block and describe what they're preparing to do. When you spotlight the Turret and they have a token on their stat block, clear the token and they can attack.
• Mark Target Action: Spend a Fear to Mark a target within Far range until the Turret is destroyed or the Marked target becomes Hidden. While the target is Marked, their Evasion is halved.
• Concentrate Fire Reaction: When another adversary deals damage to a target within Far range of the Turret, you can mark a Stress to add the Turret's standard attack damage to the damage roll.
• Detonation Reaction: When the Turret is destroyed, they explode. All targets within Close range must make an Agility Reaction Roll. Targets who fail take 3d20 physical damage. Targets who succeed take half damage.

YOUNG ICE DRAGON

Tier Solo

A glacier-blue dragon with four powerful limbs and frost-tinged wings.

Motives & Tactics: Avalanche, defend lair, fl y, freeze, defend what is mine, maul

Difficulty: 18 | Thresholds: 21/41 | HP: 10 | Stress: 6 ATK: +7 | Bite and Claws: Close | 4d10 phy

Experience: Protect What Is Mine +3

FEATURES

Relentless (3) - Passive: The Dragon can be spotlighted up to three times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them.

• Rend and Crush Passive: If a target damaged by the Dragon doesn't mark an Armor Slot to reduce the damage, they must mark a Stress.
• No Hope Passive: When a PC rolls with Fear while within Far range of the Dragon, they lose a Hope.
• Blizzard Breath Action: Spend 2 Fear to release an icy whorl in front of the Dragon within Close range. All targets in this area must make an Agility Reaction Roll. Targets who fail take 4d6+5 magic damage and are Restrained by ice until they break free with a successful Strength Roll. Targets who succeed must mark 2 Stress or take half damage.
• Avalanche Action: Spend a Fear to have the Dragon unleash a huge downfall of snow and ice, covering all other creatures within Far range. All targets within this area must succeed on an Instinct Reaction Roll or be buried in snow and rocks, becoming Vulnerable until they dig themselves out from the debris. For each PC that fails the reaction roll, you gain a Fear.
• Frozen Scales Reaction: When a creature makes a successful attack against the Dragon from within Very Close range, they must mark a Stress and become Chilled until their next rest or they clear a Stress. While they are Chilled, they have disadvantage on attack rolls.
• Momentum Reaction: When the Dragon makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.

TIER 4 ADVERSARIES (LEVELS 8-10)

ARCH-NECROMANCER

Tier Leader

A decaying mage adorned in dark, tattered robes. Motives & Tactics: Corrupt, decay, fl ee to fi ght another day, resurrect

Difficulty: 21 | Thresholds: 33/66 | HP: 9 | Stress: 8 ATK: +6 | Necrotic Blast: Far | 4d12+8 mag

Experience: Forbidden Knowledge +3, Wisdom of Centuries +3

FEATURES

• Dance of Death Action: Mark a Stress to spotlight 1d4 allies. Attacks they make while spotlighted in this way deal half damage, or full damage if you spend a Fear.
• Beam of Decay Action: Mark 2 Stress to cause all targets within Far range to make a Strength Reaction Roll. Targets who fail take 2d20+12 magic damage and you gain a Fear. Targets who succeed take half damage. A target who marks 2 or more HP must also mark 2 Stress and becomes Vulnerable until they roll with Hope.
• Open the Gates of Death Action: Spend a Fear to summon a Zombie Legion, which appears at Close range and immediately takes the spotlight.
• Not Today, My Dears Reaction: When the Necromancer has marked 7 or more of their HP, you can spend a Fear to have them teleport away to a safe location to recover. A PC who succeeds on an Instinct Roll can trace the teleportation magic to their destination.
• Your Life Is Mine Reaction: Countdown (Loop 2d6). When the Necromancer has marked 6 or more of their HP, activate the countdown. When it triggers, deal 2d10+6 direct magic damage to a target within Close range. The Necromancer then clears a number of Stress or HP equal to the number of HP marked by the target from this attack.

FALLEN SHOCK TROOP

Tier Minion

A cursed soul bound to the Fallen's will.

Motives & Tactics: Crush, dominate, earn relief, punish

Difficulty: 18 | Thresholds: None | HP: 1 | Stress: 1 ATK: +2 | Cursed Axe: Very Close | 12 phy

FEATURES

• Minion (12) Passive: The Shock Troop is defeated when they take any damage. For every 12 damage a PC deals to the Shock Troop, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against.
• Aura of Doom Passive: When a PC marks HP from an attack by the Shock Troop, they lose a Hope.
• Group Attack Action: Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Fallen Shock Troops within Close range of them. Those Minions move into Melee range of the target and make one shared attack roll. On a success, they deal 12 physical damage each. Combine this damage.

FALLEN SORCERER

Tier Support

A powerful mage bound by the bargains they made in life. Motives & Tactics: Acquire, dishearten, dominate, torment

Difficulty: 19 | Thresholds: 26/42 | HP: 6 | Stress: 5 ATK: +4 | Corrupted Staff : Far | 4d6+10 mag

Experience: Ancient Knowledge +2

FEATURES

• Confl agration Action: Spend a Fear to unleash an all-consuming fi restorm and make an attack against all targets within Close range. Targets the Sorcerer succeeds against take 2d10+6 direct magic damage.
• Nightmare Tableau Action: Mark a Stress to trap a target within Far range in a powerful illusion of their worst fears. While trapped, the target is Restrained and Vulnerable until they break free, ending both conditions, with a successful Instinct Roll.
• Slippery Reaction: When the Sorcerer takes damage from an attack, they can teleport up to Far range.
• Shackles of Guilt Reaction: Countdown (Loop 2d6). When the Sorcerer is in the spotlight for the fi rst time, activate the countdown. When it triggers, all targets within Far range become Vulnerable and must mark a Stress as they relive their greatest regrets. A target can break free from their regret with a successful Presence or Strength Roll. When a PC fails to break free, they lose a Hope.

FALLEN WARLORD: REALM-BREAKER

Tier Solo

A Fallen God, wreathed in rage and resentment, bearing millennia of experience in breaking heroes' spirits.

Motives & Tactics: Corrupt, dominate, punish, break the weak

Difficulty: 20 | Thresholds: 36/66 | HP: 8 | Stress: 5 ATK: +7 | Barbed Whip: Close | 4d8+7 phy

Experience: Conquest +3, History +2, Intimidation +3

FEATURES

Relentless (2) - Passive: The Realm-Breaker can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them.

• Firespite Plate Armor Passive: When the Realm-Breaker takes damage, reduce it by 2d10.
• Tormenting Lash Action: Mark a Stress to make a standard attack against all targets within Very Close range. When a target uses armor to reduce damage from this attack, they must mark 2 Armor Slots.
• All-Consuming Rage Reaction: Countdown (Decreasing 8). When the Realm-Breaker is in the spotlight for the fi rst time, activate the countdown. When it triggers, create a torrent of incarnate rage that rends fl esh from bone. All targets within Far range must make a Presence Reaction Roll. Targets who fail take 2d6+10 direct magic damage. Targets who succeed take half damage. For each HP marked from this damage, summon a Fallen Shock Troop within Very Close range of the target who marked that HP. If the countdown ever decreases its maximum value to 0, the Realm-Breaker marks their remaining HP and all targets within Far range must mark all remaining HP and make a death move.
• Doombringer Reaction: When a target marks HP from an attack by the Realm-Breaker, all PCs within Far range of the target must lose a Hope.
• I Have Never Known Defeat (Phase Change) Reaction: When the Realm-Breaker marks their last HP, replace them with the Undefeated Champion and immediately spotlight them.

FALLEN WARLORD: UNDEFEATED CHAMPION

Tier Solo

That which only the most feared have a chance to fear. Motives & Tactics: Dispatch merciless death, punish the defi ant, secure victory at any cost

Difficulty: 18 | Thresholds: 35/58 | HP: 11 | Stress: 5 ATK: +8 | Heart-Shattering Sword: Very Close | 4d12+13 phy

Experience: Conquest +3, History +2, Intimidation +3

FEATURES

• Relentless (3) Passive: The Undefeated Champion can be spotlighted up to three times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them.
• Faltering Armor Passive: When the Undefeated Champion takes damage, reduce it by 1d10.
• Shattering Strike Action: Mark a Stress to make a standard attack against all targets within Very Close range. PCs the Champion succeeds against lose a number of Hope equal to the HP they marked from this attack.
• Endless Legions Action: Spend a Fear to summon a number of Fallen Shock Troops equal to twice the number of PCs. The Shock Troops appear at Far range.
• Circle of Defi lement Reaction: Countdown (1d8). When the Undefeated Champion is in the spotlight for the fi rst time, activate the countdown. When it triggers, activate a magical circle covering an area within Far range of the Champion. A target within that area is Vulnerable until they leave the circle. The circle can be removed by dealing Severe damage to the Undefeated Champion.
• Momentum Reaction: When the Undefeated Champion makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.
• Doombringer Reaction: When a target marks HP from an attack by the Undefeated Champion, all PCs within Far range of the target lose a Hope.

HALLOWED ARCHER

Tier Ranged

Spirit soldiers with sanctifi ed bows. Motives & Tactics: Focus fi re, obey, reposition, volley

Difficulty: 19 | Thresholds: 25/45 | HP: 3 | Stress: 2 ATK: +4 | Sanctifi ed Longbow: Far | 4d8+8 phy

FEATURES

Punish the Guilty - Passive: The Archer deals double damage to targets marked Guilty by a High Seraph.

Divine Volley - Action: Mark a Stress to make a standard attack against up to three targets.

HALLOWED SOLDIER

Tier Minion

Souls of the faithful, lifted up with divine weaponry. Motives & Tactics: Obey, outmaneuver, punish, swarm

Difficulty: 18 | Thresholds: None | HP: 1 | Stress: 2 ATK: +2 | Sword and Shield: Melee | 10 phy

FEATURES

• Minion (13) Passive: The Soldier is defeated when they take any damage. For every 13 damage a PC deals to the Soldier, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against.
• Divine Flight Passive: While the Soldier is fl ying, spend a Fear to move up to Far range instead of Close range before taking an action.
• Group Attack Action: Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Hallowed Soldiers within Close range of them. Those Minions move into Melee range of the target and make one shared attack roll. On a success, they deal 10 physical damage each. Combine this damage.

HIGH SERAPH

Tier Leader

A divine champion, head of a hallowed host of warriors who enforce their god's will.

Motives & Tactics: Enforce dogma, fl y, pronounce judgment, smite

Difficulty: 20 | Thresholds: 37/70 | HP: 7 | Stress: 5 ATK: +8 | Holy Sword: Very Close | 4d10+10 phy

Experience: Divine Knowledge +3

• Relentless (3) Passive: The Seraph can be spotlighted up to three times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them.
• Divine Flight Passive: While the Seraph is fl ying, spend a Fear to move up to Far range instead of Close range before taking an action.
• Judgment Action: Spend a Fear to make a target Guilty in the eyes of the Seraph's god until the Seraph is defeated. While Guilty, the target doesn't gain Hope on a result with Hope. When the Seraph succeeds on a standard attack against a Guilty target, they deal Severe damage instead of their standard damage. The Seraph can only mark one target at a time.
• God Rays Action: Mark a Stress to refl ect a sliver of divinity as a searing beam of light that hits up to twenty targets within Very Far range. Targets must make a Presence Reaction Roll, with disadvantage if they are marked Guilty. Targets who fail take 4d6+12 magic damage. Targets who succeed take half damage.
• We Are One Action: Once per scene, spend a Fear to spotlight all other adversaries within Far range. Attacks they make while spotlighted in this way deal half damage.

KRAKEN

Tier Solo

A legendary beast of the sea, bigger than the largest galleon, with sucker-laden tentacles and a terrifying maw.

Motives & Tactics: Consume, crush, drown, grapple

Difficulty: 20 | Thresholds: 35/70 | HP: 11 | Stress: 8 ATK: +7 | Tentacles: Close | 4d12+10 phy

Experience: Swimming +3

FEATURES

Relentless (3) - Passive: The Kraken can be spotlighted up to three times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them.

Many Tentacles - Passive: While the Kraken has 7 or fewer marked HP, they can make their standard attack against two targets within range.

Grapple and Drown - Action: Make an attack roll against a target within Close range. On a success, mark a Stress to grab them with a tentacle and drag them beneath the water. The target is Restrained and Vulnerable until they break free with a successful Strength Roll or the Kraken takes Major or greater damage. While Restrained and Vulnerable in this way, a target must mark a Stress when they make an action roll.

Boiling Blast - Action: Spend a Fear to spew a line of boiling water at any number of targets in a line up to Far range. All targets must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll or take 4d6+9 physical damage. If a target marks an Armor Slot to reduce the damage, they must also mark a Stress.

Momentum - Reaction: When the Kraken makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.

ORACLE OF DOOM

Tier Solo

A towering immortal and incarnation of fate, cursed to only see bad outcomes.

Motives & Tactics: Change environment, condemn, dishearten, toss aside

Difficulty: 20 | Thresholds: 38/68 | HP: 11 | Stress: 10 ATK: +8 | Psychic Attack: Far | 4d8+9 mag

Experience: Boundless Knowledge +4

FEATURES

Terrifying - Passive: When the Oracle makes a successful attack, all PCs within Far range lose a Hope and you gain a Fear.

Walls Closing In - Passive: When a creature rolls a failure while within Very Far range of the Oracle, they must mark a Stress.

• Pronounce Fate Action: Spend a Fear to present a target within Far range with a vision of their personal nightmare. The target must make a Knowledge Reaction Roll. On a failure, they lose all Hope and take 2d20+4 direct magic damage. On a success, they take half damage and lose a Hope.
• Summon Tormentors Action: Once per day, spend 2 Fear to summon 2d4 Tier 2 or below Minions relevant to one of the PC's personal nightmares. They appear at Close range relative to that PC.
• Ominous Knowledge Reaction: When the Oracle sees a mortal creature, they instantly know one of their personal nightmares.
• Vengeful Fate Reaction: When the Oracle marks HP from an attack within Very Close range, you can mark a Stress to knock the attacker back to Far range and deal 2d10+4 physical damage.

OUTER REALMS ABOMINATION

Tier Bruiser

A chaotic mockery of life, constantly in fl ux. Motives & Tactics: Demolish, devour, undermine

Difficulty: 19 | Thresholds: 35/71 | HP: 7 | Stress: 5 ATK: +2d4 | Massive Pseudopod: Very Close | 4d6+13 mag

FEATURES

Chaotic Form - Passive: When the Abomination attacks, roll 2d4 and use the result as their attack modifi er.

• Disorienting Presence Passive: When a target takes damage from the Abomination, they must make an Instinct Reaction Roll. On a failure, they gain disadvantage on their next action roll and you gain a Fear.
• Reality Quake Action: Spend a Fear to rattle the edges of reality within Far range of the Abomination. All targets within that area must succeed on a Knowledge Reaction Roll or become Unstuck from reality until the end of the scene. When an Unstuck target spends Hope or marks Armor Slots, HP, or Stress, they must double the amount spent or marked.
• Unreal Form Reaction: When the Abomination takes damage, reduce it by 1d20. If the Abomination marks 1 or fewer Hit Points from a successful attack against them, you gain a Fear.

OUTER REALMS CORRUPTER

Tier Support

A shifting, formless mass seemingly made of chromatic light. Motives & Tactics: Confuse, distract, overwhelm

Difficulty: 19 | Thresholds: 27/47 | HP: 4 | Stress: 3 ATK: +7 | Corroding Pseudopod: Very Close | 4d8+5 mag

FEATURES

Will-Shattering Touch - Passive: When a PC takes damage from the Corrupter, they lose a Hope.

Disgorge Reality Flotsam - Action: Mark a Stress to spew partially digested portions of consumed realities at all targets within Close range. Targets must succeed on a Knowledge Reaction Roll or mark 2 Stress.

OUTER REALMS THRALL

Tier Minion

A vaguely humanoid form stripped of memory and identity. Motives & Tactics: Destroy, disgust, disorient, intimidate

Difficulty: 17 | Thresholds: None | HP: 1 | Stress: 1 ATK: +3 | Claws and Teeth: Very Close | 11 phy

FEATURES

Minion (13) - Passive: The Thrall is defeated when they take any damage. For every 13 damage a PC deals to the Thrall, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against.

Group Attack - Action: Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Outer Realm Thralls within Close range of them. Those Minions move into Melee range of the target and make one shared attack roll. On a success, they deal 11 physical damage each. Combine this damage.

VOLCANIC DRAGON: OBSIDIAN PREDATOR

Tier Solo

A massive winged creature with obsidian scales and impossibly sharp claws.

Motives & Tactics: Defend lair, dive-bomb, fl y, hunt, intimidate

Difficulty: 19 | Thresholds: 33/65 | HP: 6 | Stress: 5 ATK: +8 | Obsidian Claws: Close | 4d10+4 phy

Experience: Hunt from Above +5

FEATURES

Relentless (2) - Passive: The Obsidian Predator can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them.

• Flying Passive: While fl ying, the Obsidian Predator gains a +3 bonus to their Difficulty.
• Obsidian Scales Passive: The Obsidian Predator is resistant to physical damage.

Avalanche Tail - Action: Mark a Stress to make an attack against all targets within Close range. Targets the Obsidian Predator succeeds against take 4d6+4 physical damage and are knocked back to Far range and Vulnerable until their next roll with Hope.

Dive-Bomb - Action: If the Obsidian Predator is fl ying, mark a Stress to choose a point within Far range. Move to that point and make an attack against all targets within Very Close range. Targets the Obsidian Predator succeeds against take 2d10+6 physical damage and must mark a Stress and lose a Hope.

Erupting Rage (Phase Change) - Reaction: When the Obsidian Predator marks their last HP, replace them with the Molten Scourge and immediately spotlight them.

VOLCANIC DRAGON: MOLTEN SCOURGE

Tier Solo

Enraged by their wounds, the dragon bursts into molten lava. Motives & Tactics: Douse with lava, incinerate, repel Invaders, reposition

Difficulty: 20 | Thresholds: 30/58 | HP: 7 | Stress: 5 ATK: +9 | Lava-Coated Claws: Close | 4d12+4 phy

Experience: Hunt from Above +5

• Relentless (3) Passive: The Molten Scourge can be spotlighted up to three times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them.
• Cracked Scales Passive: When the Molten Scourge takes damage, roll a number of d6s equal to HP marked. For each result of 4 or higher, you gain a Fear.
• Shattering Might Action: Mark a Stress to make an attack against a target within Very Close range. On a success, the target takes 4d8+1 physical damage, loses a Hope, and is knocked back to Close range. The Molten Scourge clears a Stress.
• Eruption Action: Spend a Fear to erupt lava from beneath the Molten Scourge's scales, fi lling the area within Very Close range with molten lava. All targets in that area must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll or take 4d6+6 physical damage and be knocked back to Close range. This area remains lava. When a creature other than the Molten Scourge enters that area or acts while inside of it, they must mark 6 HP.
• Volcanic Breath Reaction: When the Molten Scourge takes Major damage, roll a d10. On a result of 8 or higher, the Molten Scourge breathes a fl ow of lava in front of them within Far range. All targets in that area must make an Agility Reaction Roll. Targets who fail take 2d10+4 physical damage, mark 1d4 Stress, and are Vulnerable until they clear a Stress. Targets who succeed take half damage and must mark a Stress.
• Lava Splash Reaction: When the Molten Scourge takes Severe damage from an attack within Very Close range, molten blood gushes from the wound and deals 2d10+4 direct physical damage to the attacker.
• Ashen Vengeance (Phase Change) Reaction: When the Molten Scourge marks their last HP, replace them with the Ashen Tyrant and immediately spotlight them.

VOLCANIC DRAGON: ASHEN TYRANT

Tier Solo

No enemy has ever had the insolence to wound the dragon so. As the lava settles, it's ground to ash like the dragon's past foes. Motives & Tactics: Choke, fl y, intimidate, kill or be killed

Difficulty: 18 | Thresholds: 29/55 | HP: 8 | Stress: 5 ATK: +10 | Claws and Teeth: Close | 4d12+15 phy

Experience: Hunt from Above +5

FEATURES

Relentless (4) - Passive: The Ashen Tyrant can be spotlighted up to four times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them.

• Cornered Passive: Mark a Stress instead of spending a Fear to spotlight the Ashen Tyrant.
• Injured Wings Passive: While fl ying, the Ashen Tyrant gains a +1 bonus to their Difficulty.
• Ashes to Ashes Passive: When a PC rolls a failure while within Close range of the Ashen Tyrant, they lose a Hope and you gain a Fear. If the PC can't lose a Hope, they must mark a HP.
• Desperate Rampage Action: Mark a Stress to make an attack against all targets within Close range. Targets the Ashen Tyrant succeeds against take 2d20+2 physical damage, are knocked back to Close range of where they were, and must mark a Stress.
• Ashen Cloud Action: Spend a Fear to smash the ground and kick up ash within Far range. While within the ash cloud, a target has disadvantage on action rolls. The ash cloud clears the next time an adversary is spotlighted.
• Apocalyptic Thrashing Action: Countdown (1d12). Spend a Fear to activate. It ticks down when a PC rolls with Fear. When it triggers, the Ashen Tyrant thrashes about, causing environmental damage (such as an earthquake, avalanche, or collapsing walls). All targets within Far range must make a Strength Reaction Roll. Targets who fail take 2d10+10 physical damage and are Restrained by the rubble until they break free with a successful Strength Roll. Targets who succeed take half damage. If the Ashen Tyrant is defeated while this countdown is active, trigger the countdown immediately as the destruction caused by their death throes.

PERFECTED ZOMBIE

Tier Bruiser

A towering, muscular zombie with magically infused strength and skill.

Motives & Tactics: Consume, hound, maim, terrify

Difficulty: 20 | Thresholds: 40/70 | HP: 9 | Stress: 4 
ATK: +4 | Greataxe: Very Close | 4d12+15 phy

FEATURES

Terrifying - Passive: When the Zombie makes a successful attack, all PCs within Far range lose a Hope and you gain a Fear.

• Fearsome Presence Passive: PCs can't spend Hope to use features against the Zombie.
• Perfect Strike Action: Mark a Stress to make a standard attack against all targets within Very Close range. Targets the Zombie succeeds against are Vulnerable until their next rest.

Skilled Opportunist - Reaction: When another adversary deals damage to a target within Very Close range of the Zombie, you can spend a Fear to add the Zombie's standard attack damage to the damage roll.

ZOMBIE LEGION

Tier Horde (/HP)

A large pack of undead, still powerful despite their rotting fl esh. Motives & Tactics: Consume brain, shred fl esh, surround

Difficulty: 17 | Thresholds: 25/45 | HP: 8 | Stress: 5 ATK: +2 | Tentacles: Close | 4d6+10 phy

FEATURES

Horde (2d+) - Passive: When the Legion has marked half or more of their HP, their standard attack deals 2d6+5 physical damage instead.

Unyielding - Passive: The Legion has resistance to physical damage. Relentless (2) - Passive: The Legion can be spotlighted up to

two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Overwhelm - Reaction: When the Legion takes Minor damage from an attack within Melee range, you can mark a Stress to make a standard attack with advantage against the attacker.