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Acid Bath 1 Reaction Adversary Solo 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. DH Core

Acidic Bite 1 Action Adversary Standard Make a standard attack against a target. On a success, spend a Fear to do 2d6+2 physical damage and the target must mark an Armor Slot without gaining its benefit (they can still use armor to reduce the damage). Incredible Creatures

Acidic Form 1 Passive Adversary Skulk When the Ooze makes a successful attack, the target must mark an Armor Slot without receiving its benefits (they can still use armor to reduce the damage). If they can’t mark an Armor Slot, they must mark an additional HP. DH Core

Adrenaline Burst 1 Action Adversary Bruiser Once per scene, spend a Fear to clear 2 HP and 2 Stress. DH Core

A Friendly Game 2 Action Environment Social Offer one or more PCs the chance to Clear Stress as if it were a short rest by gambling with the local members. Stakes start at a Handful of Gold per hand. Let them choose which trait to use to attempt to win. Who is your main competition at the table? What house rules complicate your efforts? Are you really trying to win, or do you have another agenda? Mike Underwood

Aggressive 2 Passive Adversary Standard When the Finscourge makes a successful standard attack, they can mark a Stress to force the target to mark an Armor Slot without receiving its benefits (they can still use armor to reduce the damage). If they can’t mark an Armor Slot, they must mark an additional HP and lose a Hope. Incredible Creatures

All Powerful! 1 Action Adversary Solo Spend a Fear and make an attack roll against all targets within Close range as the Wumpus laughs maniacally while flinging masks and bonking everything in the area. Targets the Wumpus succeeds against take 1d12+4 physical damage and lose a Hope. Incredible Creatures

Ambush 1 Reaction Adversary Standard When the ambusher enters the scene without being spotted first, they can immediately move into melee with a target and make an attack against them. On a success, they strike with their claws for 2d4+8 (phy) damage. GUASHNIM

Amphibious 2 Passive Adversary Bruiser While swimming, the Titan gains a +2 bonus to their Difficulty. Incredible Creatures

Amphibious 2 Passive Adversary Skulk While swimming, the Shoalstalker gains a +2 bonus to their Difficulty. Incredible Creatures

Ancient Monuments

Action

Environment

Exploration

The PCs discover a large stone marker, monument, or other magical manifestation of the Rime. These monuments may have been from a bygone era that tell stories of past civilization or directions for others to follow. Have a PC roll a fate roll to discover what boon or bane awaits them.

1-2: The site is a remembrance for a fallen explorer. A frozen Stamina Potion lies at its base.
3-6: A large stone points toward the closest settlement. Navigation attempts on the next leg of the journey are made at advantage.
7-10: The script on the stone is a warning in the language of Giants. A Frost Jötunn and their pet Rime Wolf find the party soon after.
11: There is an unnaturally warm geothermal spring here. Its waters might be restorative, or could be fouled by magics.
12: This is a burial cairn, haunted by a Hearthless Ghost.

Who erected this monument? What effects has the rime had on the place?

Incredible Creatures

Ancient Writing 2 Passive Environment Exploration The entrance of the cave has markings and pictographs from a bygone era. A PC with a relevant background or Experience can translate these into useful information about the ancient inhabitants of the cave. A PC who succeeds on a Knowledge or Instinct Roll might be able to glean something about the current inhabitants of the cave. If a PC critically succeeds, they find a small amount of treasure equal to 3 handfuls of gold. Who lived in this cave before and how long ago? What happened to them? What creatures have found their way since? Incredible Creatures

Animal Attack 1 Reaction Environment Traversal When the PC’s make too much noise or wander too far from the path, summon an aggressive Bear with in far range. Bonus Reaction

Animate Books 2 Action Adversary Solo Mark a Stress to create a Swarm of Animated Objects made of flying books within Close range. Archibald’s Almanac of Adversaries

Animate Stone 2 Action Adversary Leader Twice per scene, spend a Fear to summon a Pile of Living Rocks, which appears at Close range. Incredible Creatures

Another for the Pile 1 Action Adversary Solo When the Zombie is within Very Close range of a corpse, they can incorporate it into themselves, clearing a HP and a Stress. DH Core

A Place of Healing 2 Passive Environment Social A PC who takes a rest in the Hallowed Temple automatically clears all HP. What does the incense smell like? What kinds of songs do the acolytes sing? DH Core

A Place of Respite 1 Passive Environment Social A PC who takes a short rest in the Temple Archives automatically clears 1d4+1 Hit Points (HP). Fresh Cut Grass

Apocalypse Then 2 Action Environment Exploration Spend a Fear to manifest the echo of a past disaster that ravaged the city. Activate a Progress Countdown (5) as the disaster replays around the PCs. To complete the countdown and escape the catastrophe, the PCs must overcome threats such as rampaging fires, stampeding civilians, collapsing buildings, or crumbling streets, while recalling history and finding clues to escape the inevitable. Is this the disaster that led the city to be abandoned? What is known about this disaster, and how could that help the PCs escape? DH Core

Appeal to Authority 1 Action Adversary Social Mark a Stress on The Temple Archivist. They excuse themselves to consult with the Senior Priest or a Head Guard. Fresh Cut Grass

Arcane Artillery 2 Action Adversary Ranged 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. DH Core

Arcane Form 1 Passive Adversary Solo The Elemental is resistant to magic damage. DH Core

Arcane Reﬂection 3 Action Environment Traversal Spend a Fear to have any number of PCs glimpse a reﬂection in the crystal of who they once were or might become. Each target makes a Fate Roll. Targets who succeed see a vision of their better self and can replace one Experience. Targets see a vision of their dark past–or an even darker future–and must mark a Stress, and you gain a fear. Who do the PCs see on the other side of the crystal? How does it make them feel? The Void

Arcane Slip 4 Passive Adversary Solo Archmage may teleport up to a Far distance as part of their action. Mike Underwood

Arcane Steel 1 Passive Adversary Leader Damage dealt by the Spellblade’s standard attack is considered both physical and magic. RMR

Arcane Steel 1 Passive Adversary Leader Damage dealt by the Spellblade’s standard attack is considered both physical and magic. DH Core

Arcane Steel 2 Passive Adversary Leader Damage dealt by the Spellblade’s standard attack is considered both physical and magic. RMR

Armor Shedding 2 Passive Adversary Bruiser The Dwarf’s Difficulty is permanently reduced by 1 for each successful attack made against them. Archibald’s Almanac of Adversaries

Armor-Shredding Shards 1 Passive Adversary Standard After a successful attack against the Snake within Melee range, the attacker must mark an Armor Slot. If they can’t mark an Armor Slot, they must mark an HP. DH Core

Attack of Opportunity 2 Reaction Adversary Bruiser When a target leaves Melee range of the Dwarf, make a standard attack against them. Archibald’s Almanac of Adversaries

Aura of Death 1 Passive Environment Exploration Grief weighs heavily on those that intrude. Any PC that fails an action roll with Fear must lose a Hope. If they cannot lose a Hope, they mark a Stress. Which characters have had to bury a loved one? What loss does this place remind you of? Mike Underwood

Aura of Superiority 3 Passive Adversary Social Any time a PC gets a result with Fear while in the presence of the Herald, they must mark a Stress. Mike Underwood

Avalanche 2 Action Environment Traversal Spend a Fear to carve the mountain with an icy torrent, causing an avalanche. All PCs in its path must succeed on an Agility or Strength Reaction Roll or be bowled over and carried down the mountain. A PC using rope, pitons, or other climbing gear gains advantage on this roll. Targets who fail are knocked down the mountain to Far range, take 2d20 physical damage, and must mark a Stress. Targets who succeed must mark a Stress. How do the PCs try to weather the avalanche? What approach do the characters take to find one another when their companions go hurtling down the mountainside? DH Core

Avalanche Clap 2 Action Adversary Bruiser Spend a Fear to clap all four hands together causing a tide of ice spikes in front of the Yeti within Very Close range. All targets in this area must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll. Targets who fail take 2d6+4 physical damage, mark a Stress and are Numbed until they roll with Hope or the Yeti is defeated. While Numbed, the target makes attack rolls at disadvantage. Incredible Creatures

Avalanche Roar 2 Action Adversary Skulk 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). DH Core

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

Backstab 2 Passive Adversary Skulk When the Shadow succeeds on a standard attack that has advantage, they deal 2d6+8 physical damage instead of their standard damage. RMR

Bad Weather 1 Action Environment Traversal Once per session while this environment is active, introduce inclement weather that complicates the journey. All PCs mark a Stress or lose a Hope. If the party presses on, the next roll to progress the journey countdown is made with disadvantage. If they try to wait out the weather by taking a rest, the GM gains an additional 2 Fear, or can tick down a long-term countdown by 1. What kind of weather is it? How does it foul the mood among the party? What cover exists nearby to wait it out? Mike Underwood

Bait Beacon 1 Action Adversary Leader Make a standard attack against a target. On a success, mark a Stress to make the target Vulnerable until they make a successful Finesse Roll to clear the condition. Incredible Creatures

Baleful Crow 1 Action Adversary Leader Spend a Fear to spotlight 1d4+1 allies. Attacks they make while spotlighted in this way have advantage but deal half damage. Incredible Creatures

Barbed Tail Lash 2 Action Adversary Solo Spend a Fear to make an attack against all targets within Very Close range. Targets the attack succeeds against take 2d12 phy damage and must mark an armor slot without gaining its benefit (they may still use armor to reduce the damage). Mike Underwood

Barb Fling 1 Action Adversary Ranged Mark a Stress to make an attack against a target within Far range. On a success, the target takes 1d8+3 physical damage. Incredible Creatures

Bargain Hunter 1 Reaction Adversary Social Spend a Fear to outbid a PC attempting to purchase something at a discount. Incredible Creatures

Bark Block 1 Reaction Adversary Standard When the Spriggant takes physical damage, mark a Stress to reduce it by 3. Incredible Creatures

Barrel Roll 1 Action Adversary Standard Mark a Stress and the Fam forms a ball of arms and legs and charges a target within Close range. The target must make a Strength or Agility Reaction Roll. On a failure, the target takes 1d8+4 physical damage and is knocked back to Far range. On a success, the target takes half damage and the Fam is broken apart into individual Weejits. Incredible Creatures

Battering Ram 2 Action Adversary Bruiser 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. DH Core

Battle Conductor 1 Action Adversary Leader Spend a Fear to spotlight the Brainy and up to 1d4 allies within Far range. Incredible Creatures

Battle Teleport 2 Passive Adversary Ranged Before or after making a standard attack, you can mark a Stress to teleport to a location within Far range. DH Core

Begin with a Single Step 1 Passive Environment Traversal When the party sets out on a perilous journey, activate a Progress Countdown based on how long it will be to complete (4 short, 6 – normal, 8 – long, 10 – very long). When the environment is introduced and after each completed roll to progress this countdown, describe where the PCs are in the journey and convey what challenges are present at this stage. When the countdown is triggered, describe the group arriving at their destination and what awaits them and tell each PC to gain a Hope. What does the surrounding landscape look like? What threats can the PCs anticipate and what lie in wait to surprise them? Mike Underwood

Bend Ears 2 Action Adversary Social Mark a Stress to influence 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. DH Core

Big Bite 2 Action Adversary Leader Force a target the Body Snatcher has Restrained to make a Strength Reaction Roll. On a Failure, the target is pulled into Melee range. The Body Snatcher then makes an attack against the target. On a success, they deal 2d20 physical damage and you gain a Fear. Incredible Creatures

Bite 1 Action Adversary Bruiser 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. DH Core

Biting Stalks 3 Reaction Adversary Solo When the Aberration takes damage from a target within Melee range, mark a Stress to make an attack against that target. On a success, the target takes 3d8+4 phy damage. Mike Underwood

Bitter Cold 2 Passive Environment Exploration While away from a settlement, PCs cannot take a long rest. Start a Countdown (Decreasing 4) when the PCs enter the environment. It ticks down each time a PC rolls with Fear. When it triggers, the Difficulty of the environment and the adversaries in it increases by 1. This countdown resets when the PCs take a long rest. How can the PCs stay warm while traveling? What parts go numb first? Incredible Creatures

Blade Swing 1 Action Adversary Solo Mark a Stress to make an attack against all targets in front of the Gladeservant. Targets the Gladeservant succeeds against take 1d8+3 physical damage and mark a Stress. Incredible Creatures

Blasphemous Might

Action

Environment

Event

A portion of the ritual’s power is diverted into a cult member to fight off interlopers. Choose one adversary to become Imbued with terrible magic until the scene ends or they’re defeated. An Imbued adversary immediately takes the spotlight and gains one of the following benefits, or all three if you spend a Fear:

They gain advantage on all attacks.
They deal an extra 1d10 damage on a successful attack.
They gain the following feature: Relentless (2) - Passive. This adversary can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them.

How does the enemy change in appearance? What fears do their blows bring to the surface?

DH Core

Blasting Wind 2 Action Environment Event Target all creatures within the storm. They must succeed on a Strength Reaction Roll. On a failure they take 1d8+3 physical damage and are moved into Far distance within the storm. The strong wind carries loose objects and debris, are the PCs hit by any of that? Does the wind break any of the surrounding terrain? Extended Environments

Bleeding Strike 1 Action Adversary Bruiser Make a standard attack against a target. On a success, if the target marked HP, mark a Stress to make them Bloodied until they clear 1 HP or take a moment to bandage the wound with a Finesse Roll (10). While Bloodied, they can only move within Very Close range as their normal movement. Incredible Creatures

Blend In 1 Reaction Adversary Standard 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 find them. DH Core

Blinding Spittle 2 Action Adversary Support Mark a Stress and pick a point within Close. All targets within Very Close range of that point must make an Agility Reaction Roll or mark a Stress and become Vulnerable until they next take the spotlight. Mike Underwood

Blood in the Water 2 Reaction Environment Exploration Once per scene, when a PC marks one or more HP, spend a Fear to summon 2 Sharks, which appear at Close range and take the spotlight immediately. Were the sharks already nearby? Have they eaten some of the crew, or other would-be graverobbers? Mike Underwood

Blood in the Water 2 Reaction Adversary Bruiser 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. DH Core

Blood Siphon 2 Reaction Adversary Solo When a PC marks 2 or more HP from one of the Abomination’s Attacks, mark a Stress as the Abomination siphons their blood. The abomination clears 1 HP and you gain a Fear. Mike Underwood

Bloodsucker 1 Reaction Adversary Horde When the Mosquitoes’ attack causes a target to mark HP, you can mark a Stress to force the target to mark an additional HP. DH Core

Bloodthirsty Retaliation 3 Reaction Adversary Leader When the Warlord takes damage from within Close range, mark a Stress to have them move into Melee with the attacker and makes a standard attack. On a success, the target also marks a Stress. Mike Underwood

Bloody Reprisal 2 Reaction Adversary Bruiser 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. DH Core

Body Block 2 Reaction Adversary Leader |f the Body Snatcher would take damage from an attack, mark a Stress and sacrifice a Corpse Puppet to reduce the damage by a threshold. Incredible Creatures

Boggy Mire

Action

Environment

Traversal

Spend a Fear to cause a boggy mire to catch PC’s off guard. PC’s caught in the mire must make an instinct reaction roll.

On a fail: The PC begins sinking.

Every action advances a countdown (8), at 0 the PC is fully engulfed. On any success the the PC is pulled out.

Bonus Reaction

Boiling Fury 2 Action Environment Exploration Spend a Fear to have a lava vent burst out boiling water in a line upward. All targets within Very Close range of that line must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll. Targets who fail take 2d6+6 magic damage and if they use armor to reduce the damage, they must mark 2 Armor Slots. What is causing these eruptions? Are their warnings signs or sounds that give the party a sign? Incredible Creatures

Bonding Time 1 Reaction Environment Event Once per long rest, if two PCs fishing share stories about their past, each gains a hope. Bonus Reaction

Bone Breaker 1 Passive Adversary Solo The Ogre’s attacks deal direct damage. DH Core

Bone Breaker 1 Passive Adversary Solo The Ogre’s attacks deal direct damage. RMR

Bone Breaker 2 Passive Adversary Solo The Ogre’s attacks deal direct damage. RMR

Born From Ice 2 Passive Adversary Standard If the Golem is defeated in cold weather conditions, spend a Fear to reform it, clearing all its HP and Stress. Incredible Creatures

Born from the Void 3 Passive Adversary Solo The Terror may swim up to a Far range as part of an action, and suffers no penalties due to darkness. Mike Underwood

Box In 2 Action Adversary Bruiser Mark a Stress to choose a target within Melee range to focus on. That target has disadvantage on attack rolls when they’re within Melee range of the Dwarf. The Dwarf can only focus on one target at a time. Archibald’s Almanac of Adversaries

Breaking Things

Reaction

Adversary

Solo

When the Plurodin takes Major damage, one of the potion vials tucked in its skin pockets breaks. Roll a d12. The Plurodin is affected by the potion based on the table below. Once all instances of a potion have been used, that result becomes null going forward.

1d12	Potion	Effect on Plurodin
1–4	Minor Health Potion (4)	Clear 1 HP
5–6	Minor Stamina Potion (2)	Clear 1 Stress
7–8	Stride Potion (2)	Next move up to Far instead of Close
9	Bolster Potion	Add extra die to next physical damage attack
10	Control Potion	+1 to Difficulty against next incoming attack
11	Attune Potion	Gain Opportunity Attack Reaction until scene ends
12	Charm Potion	Clear a condition

Incredible Creatures

Bring the Offspring 1 Action Adversary Leader Once per scene, mark a Stress to summon 1d4 Crawling Spiders, which appear at Very Close range. GUASHNIM

Bureaucratic Obstacles 1 Passive Adversary Social All action rolls to deceive The Temple Archivist or attempts to bypass temple protocols are made with disadvantage. Fresh Cut Grass

Buried Knowledge

Passive

Environment

Exploration

The city has countless mysteries to unfold. A PC who seeks knowledge about the fallen city can make an Instinct or Knowledge Roll to learn about this place and discover (potentially haunted) loot.

Critical Success: Gain valuable information and a related useful item.
Success with Hope: Gain valuable information.
Success with Fear: Uncover vague or incomplete information.
Any Failure: Mark a Stress to find a lead after an exhaustive search.

What greater secrets does the city contain? Why have so many ghosts lingered here? What doomed adventurers have met a bad fate here already?

DH Core

Burning 1 Reaction Adversary Skulk When a creature within Melee range deals damage to the Ooze, they take 1d6 direct magic damage. DH Core

Burning Breath 1 Reaction Adversary Solo (3 tokens). Countdown (Loop 1d4). When the Experiment sees a hostile target, activate the countdown. When it triggers, the Experiment breathes flames at all targets in front of them within a Very Close range. All targets in the area must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll or take 1d8+3 magic damage. For each target that marks HP, you gain a Fear. Incredible Creatures

Captive Audience 2 Passive Adversary Skulk 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. DH Core

Capture Shadow 1 Action Adversary Skulk Make an attack against a target within Melee range. On a success, spend a Fear to force the target to make a Presence Reaction Roll. On a failure, the Hound gains a shadow token and the target becomes Shadowless. While Shadowless, a creature is Vulnerable. A creature clears Shadowless if the Hound suffers Major damage, is defeated, or when the target has their next rest. Mike Underwood

Casual Dismissal 4 Reaction Adversary Solo When a spell or feature from a class or subclass with a Spellcast Trait is used by a target within Far, force the caster to make a Spellcast Reaction Roll. On a failure, spend a Fear to force the target to mark 2 Stress or cancel the spell with no effect. Mike Underwood

Cavalry Charge 2 Action Adversary Leader 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. DH Core

Cave-in 2 Action Adversary Skulk Spend a Fear while in an underground passageway to create a downfall of rocks up to Close range in front of the Dwarf. All targets must make an Agility Reaction Roll. On a failure, targets take 2d10 physical damage. On a success, targets take half damage. The passageway becomes blocked and can be cleared with a Progress Countdown (8). Archibald’s Almanac of Adversaries

Celestial Intervention 1 Reaction Adversary Leader Once per scene, when the Novice Paladin marks their last hit point, roll a d20, on a 20 the Paladin regains 1 HP and gains the spotlight. Bonus Reaction

Chaotic Flux 1 Action Adversary Support 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. DH Core

Chaotic Flux 2 Action Adversary Support Make an attack against up to three targets within Very Close range. Mark a Stress to deal 3d6+3 magic damage to targets the Hexer succeeded against. RMR

Chaotic Swarm 1 Reaction Adversary Leader Consequence Countdown (5). When the Mage is in the spotlight for the first time, activate the countdown. When it triggers, an Ashkadavar Swarm appears at a point within Far range. Incredible Creatures

Charging Bull 2 Action Adversary Bruiser 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). DH Core

Chevalier 2 Passive Adversary Leader 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 benefit until they’re next spotlighted. DH Core

Chitinous Plating 2 Passive Adversary Skulk When the Consort takes physical damage, reduce it by 3. Incredible Creatures

Choke-Point 2 Action Adversary Support Spend a Fear to pick a point with Far distance. Landbreaker pulls up the earth and create two mostly-parallel walls a Close distance high and long. They leave only narrow path only a Melee distance wide. Mike Underwood

Choking Smoke 1 Reaction Environment Event When a PC fails a roll, they must mark a Stress from smoke inhalation. What do they have to block out the smoke? What does choking on the smoke cause them to miss or fumble? Mike Underwood

Chomp 1 Action Adversary Bruiser Make a standard attack against a target within Melee range. On a success, spend a Fear to deal an additional 1d12 physical damage and the target must mark an Armor Slot without receiving its benefits (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. Incredible Creatures

Chorus of Toads 1 Action Environment Exploration Spend a Fear to have 2d6 Demon Toads appear, drawn to the untainted presence of the PCs. They appear within Far range of a chosen PC and immediately take the spotlight. What does the deafening chorus of the Toad sound like echoing through the trees? Why is the Toad drawn most to the PC it appears closest to? Wondrous Environments

Chugalug 2 Action Adversary Solo Mark a Stress to drink one of the potions the Plurodin has stashed on their body. Mark it as used on the “Breaking Things” table below. Incredible Creatures

Clear the Decks 1 Action Adversary Bruiser 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. DH Core

Clear the Decks 2 Action Adversary Bruiser 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 3d6 physical damage and knocking the target back to Close range. RMR

Clever 1 Passive Adversary Social All social rolls against the Social in their turf have disadvantage. Fresh Cut Grass

Climber 1 Passive Adversary Standard The Bandit climbs just as easily as they run. DH Core

Cloaked 1 Action Adversary Skulk Become Hidden until after the Shadow’s next attack. Attacks made while Hidden from this feature have advantage. DH Core

Cloaked 2 Action Adversary Skulk Become Hidden until after the Shadow’s next attack. Attacks made while Hidden from this feature have advantage. RMR

Cold Snap 2 Action Adversary Support Mark a Stress to slam the Hag’s staff onto the ground turning the area into slippery ice within a Far range. All creatures within the area must succeed on a Finesse Reaction Roll or fall onto the ground, losing a Hope and becoming Vulnerable until they next act. Incredible Creatures

Combine 1 Action Adversary Minion Spend a Fear to choose a Weejit and gather all Weejits within Close range of it together, forming a new Weejit that is immediately spotlighted. Incredible Creatures

Come My Pet! 1 Action Adversary Leader Once per scene, summon a Manticore under the Mage’s control. The Manticore appears at Close range and is immediately spotlighted. Incredible Creatures

Complete the Ritual 2 Reaction Environment Event If the ritual’s leader is targeted by an attack or spell, an ally within Very Close range of them can mark a Stress to be targeted by that attack or spell instead. What does it feel like to see such devotion turned to the pursuit of fear and domination? DH Core

Concealed Traps 2 Action Environment Exploration Spend a Fear to introduce a trap from the chart below. If there is a PC within Very Close of the trap, ask them to make an Instinct Reaction Roll. On a success, they notice the trap. Most traps have a trigger or release that can be spotted and disarmed with a Progress Countdown (4).
D4 Roll Type of Trap
Description
1 Pit Trap/Trap Door
When a PC steps on the trigger, they must make an Agility Reaction Roll to be able to jump back in time or fall a Very Close range into the pit and take 2d12 damage phy damage. The gap can be jumped with an Agility Roll and escaping the pit can be accomplished with a Finesse Roll. A PC at the top of the pit can offer advantage.
2 Swinging Scythes/Hall of Slashing Obstacles
When triggered, scythes swing through the hallway in a particular rhythm. Moving through the hallway requires a Finesse Roll, and a PC can gain advantage on that roll by inspecting the scythes to learn the pattern (Knowledge). A PC that fails the Finesse Roll suffers 2d20 phy damage.
3 Crushing Walls or Flooded Room
All the doors to the room close and lock shut. Set a Consequence Countdown (8). If the PCs cannot find and trigger the release (Progress 8) before the Consequence Countdown triggers, they will be forced to make a Death Move.
4 Hidden Fusillade
When the trigger is activated, arrows or magic bolts shoot from hidden holes in the wall. All PCs in front of the hidden holes up to a Far distance must make an Agility Reaction Roll or suffer 2d12 phy or mag damage. When triggered, set a Countdown (3 Loop) until the trap shoots again. If the walls finish closing in/the water fills the room, do the PCs die, or does the ruler of the dungeon have another plan for them? Mike Underwood

Concealing Mist 1 Action Environment Exploration An unnatural tide of mist covers an area with a Far diameter. Anyone within the mist takes disadvantage on any rolls against a target beyond Close. What feature of the mist is subtly wrong and unnerving? Does it block out light entirely rather than diffuse it? Does it carry a disturbing smell or emit impossible whispers? Mike Underwood

Confusing Mutters 1 Passive Adversary Solo When a PC moves within Close range of the Wumpus, they must make an Instinct or Presence Reaction Roll. On a failure, the incoherent mutterings of the Wumpus confuse the PC and impose disadvantage on their next attack roll. On a success, they mark a Stress. Incredible Creatures

Consume Kindling 1 Reaction Adversary Solo Three times per scene, when the Elemental moves onto objects that are highly flammable, consume them to clear a HP or a Stress. DH Core

Corrupting Humidity 1 Passive Environment Exploration Physical and mental effort in the bog is especially taxing. Whenever a PC marks a Stress they mark an additional Stress. What signs of corruption show on afflicted bodies? What does the air taste and smell of? Wondrous Environments

Counterpunch 1 Reaction Adversary Solo When a target within Melee range misses an attack against the Champion, you can mark a Stress to immediately make a standard attack against them. EE_Fangs_and_Felons

Coup de Grace 1 Action Adversary Leader 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. DH Core

Crackle 1 Action Adversary Horde Spend a Fear to expel electricity within Close range. All targets in the area must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll or take 1d6+1 magic damage and mark a Stress. Incredible Creatures

Crashing Waters 3 Action Adversary Ranged Spend a Fear to force all targets within Close to make a Strength Reaction Roll or take 3d10 physical damage and be knocked back to Far range. Mike Underwood

Crawl Forth 1 Action Adversary Leader When you spotlight the Broodmother, mark a Stress to also spotlight two allies within Close range. GUASHNIM

Crawling Confusion 2 Passive Adversary Support The Mouther can only move within Very Close range as their normal movement. Mike Underwood

Create Puppets 2 Action Adversary Leader Mark a Stress to summon 1d6+4. Corpse Puppets, which appear within Very Close range. Incredible Creatures

Creeping Fire 1 Passive Adversary Skulk The Ooze can only move within Very Close range as their normal movement. They light any flammable object they touch on fire. DH Core

Crimson Whirlwind 2 Action Adversary Solo Spend a Fear to make a Bloody Scythe attack against all targets within Close range. On a success, the target must also mark a Stress. Mike Underwood

Crowd Closes In 1 Reaction Environment Social When one of the PCs splits from the group, the crowds shift and cut them off from the party. Where does the crowd’s movement carry them? How do they feel about being alone but surrounded? DH Core

Crown of Serpents 2 Action Adversary Solo 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. DH Core

Crush 1 Action Adversary Horde Mark a Stress to deal 2d6+8 direct physical damage to a target with 3 or more bramble tokens. DH Core

Crushing Depths 2 Passive Adversary Bruiser If a PC Restrained by the Titan marks HP, they must also mark a Stress. Incredible Creatures

Crushing Depths 3 Reaction Adversary Solo When the Terror makes a successful attack, mark a Stress to force the target to mark 1d4 armor slots without gaining its benefit (they can still use armor to reduce the damage). Mike Underwood

Crushing Regard 3 Action Adversary Solo Mark a Stress and choose a target within Close range. The target must make a Strength Reaction roll or take 3d20 phy damage and become Vulnerable until their next roll with Hope. Mike Underwood

Cull the Chaff 4 Action Adversary Skulk Spend 2 Fear to force all targets within Very Close range to make an Agility Reaction Roll. On a failure, they mark 3 HP. Mike Underwood

Curse 1 Action Adversary Support 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. DH Core

Curse 2 Action Adversary Support 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. RMR

Cut and Run 1 Reaction Environment Event When half of the bandits or the Lieutenant have been defeated, the bandits give up on the raid and try to escape with the loot they’ve gathered (in the cart or held in their arms). Do they all leave the same direction? Do they take the cart or just leave on foot? Do they help their injured comrades or collect their fallen? Mike Underwood

Cut to the Bone 1 Action Adversary Bruiser 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. DH Core

Dance of Memories 1 Action Adversary Support Spend a Fear to call upon the forest’s fae nature. All targets within Far range must succeed on a Presence Reaction Roll. Targets who fail become Forgetful until they succeed on a Knowledge Roll (10). While Forgetful, a target can’t use their Experiences and have disadvantage on attacks. Incredible Creatures

Dance Until they’re Dead 2 Action Adversary Leader Spend a Fear to activate 1d4 allies within Far range. Attacks they make while spotlighted this way deal half damage. Mike Underwood

Dangerous Crossing 1 Passive Environment Traversal Crossing the river requires the party to complete a Progress Countdown (4). A PC who rolls a failure with Fear is immediately targeted by the “Undertow” action without requiring a Fear to be spent on the feature. Have any of the PCs forded rivers like this before? Are any of them afraid of drowning? DH Core

Dangerous Feature 1 Reaction Environment Traversal When a PC fails a roll to advance the Progress Countdown for the journey, describe a physical hazard or mishap that deals them 1d10+2 phy damage. You may also spend a Fear to increase the Countdown by one (tick up, not down) as you describe how this setback complicates the journey. What is the source of the injury? Does the PC’s failure make other character’s traversal more difficult? Mike Underwood

Darkfang Envenomation 1 Reaction Adversary Solo When the Queen succeeds on a standard attack, you can spend a Fear to make the target Vulnerable and Restrained until they succeed on a Strength Roll (12) or take a rest. Hope and Fear

Darkfang Envenomation 2 Reaction Adversary Solo When the Queen succeeds on a standard attack, you can spend a Fear to make the target Vulnerable and Restrained until they succeed on a Strength Roll (14) or take a rest. RMR

Darkness 2 Action Adversary Skulk Mark a Stress to extinguish all non-magical light sources up to Far range. Targets in darkness who can’t see lose a Hope and have disadvantage on action rolls. Archibald’s Almanac of Adversaries

Darkness 2 Passive Environment Exploration Light sources in the cave only reach to a Close range (~30’). Any action roll that would require sight is made at disadvantage if the target or the PC are outside of a lit area. Do the PCs have a way to see? Are there traps laid to make use of the lack of light? Incredible Creatures

Darting Flames 3 Action Adversary Ranged Mark a Stress to make an Elemental Blast attack against 1d4+2 targets within range. Mike Underwood

Dead Ends 2 Action Environment Exploration The ghosts of an earlier era manifest scenes from their bygone era, such as a street festival, a revolution, or a heist. These hauntings change the layout of the city around the PCs, blocking the way behind them, forcing a detour, or presenting them with a challenge, such as mistaking them for rival thieves during the heist. What do the ghosts want from you? What do you need from them? DH Core

Deadly Companion 2 Action Adversary Leader 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. DH Core

Deadly Dive 2 Action Adversary Skulk 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. DH Core

Deadly Drop 2 Action Adversary Skulk While flying, 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. DH Core

Deadly Serious (Phase Change) 2 Reaction Adversary Solo When the Lasher marks their last HP, replace them with Snarling Sadist and immediately spotlight them. Mike Underwood

Deadly Shot 1 Action Adversary Ranged Make an attack against a Vulnerable target within Far range. On a success, mark a Stress to deal 3d4+8 physical damage. DH Core

Deafening Screech 2 Action Adversary Leader Spend a Fear to release a shockwave of sound in front of the Broodmother within Close range. All targets in this area must succeed on an Instinct Reaction Roll. Targets who fail have disadvantage on their next action roll and mark 2 Stress. Incredible Creatures

Death Comes for Us All 3 Reaction Adversary Horde When this adversary makes a successful attack against a PC, mark a Stress to make the PC Vulnerable until they next take the spotlight. Mike Underwood

Deathlock 2 Action Adversary Leader 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. DH Core

Death Quake 1 Reaction Adversary Solo 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. DH Core

Death Quake 2 Reaction Adversary Solo 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. DH Core

Decoys 4 Action Adversary Solo Mark a Stress to create 2 duplicates of the Archwizard within Close range. The teleports to appear beside them, disguising which one is real. The duplicates have the same difficulty and thresholds as the Archwizard, but cannot use any of the archwizard’s action or reaction features. When a duplicate suffers damage, it disappears. Archmage may not have more than 2 duplicates active at once. Mike Underwood

Demon-touched Creatures 1 Passive Environment Exploration Adversaries that appear here are changed by the demonic corruption. They have resistance to magic damage and when a PC marks one or more HP from an attack, that PC loses a Hope. What alterations does the adversary have that showcases its demonic form? What venom, horrific cry, or fearful gaze does the creature have? Wondrous Environments

Den Mother 1 Action Adversary Solo Once per scene, spend 2 Fear to summon up to two Darkweave adversaries (other than Darkweave Queens), who appear within Close range and immediately take the spotlight. Hope and Fear

Den Mother 2 Action Adversary Solo Once per scene, spend 2 Fear to summon up to two Darkweave adversaries (other than Darkweave Queens), who appear within Close range and immediately take the spotlight. RMR

Desecrated Ground 2 Passive Environment Event Cultists dedicated this place to the Fallen Gods, and their foul influence seeps into it. Reduce the PCs’ Hope Die to a d10 while in this environment. The desecration can be removed with a Progress Countdown (6). How do the PCs first notice that something is wrong about this place? What fears resurface while hope is kept at bay? DH Core

Destructible 1 Passive Adversary Solo When the Zombie takes Major or greater damage, they mark an additional HP. DH Core

Detain 1 Action Adversary Standard 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. DH Core

Detain 2 Action Adversary Standard 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. RMR

Devastating Retort 1 Passive Adversary Social A PC who rolls a 15 or lower on a Presence roll targeting the Bureaucrat must mark a Stress. RMR

Devastating Retort 2 Passive Adversary Social A PC who rolls less than 17 on an action roll targeting the Whisperer of Lies must mark a Stress Fresh Cut Grass

Devastating Retort 2 Passive Adversary Social A PC who rolls less than 17 on an action roll targeting the Whisperer of Lies must mark a Stress. RMR

Devastating Retort 2 Passive Adversary Social A PC who rolls a 18 or lower on a Presence roll targeting the Bureaucrat must mark a Stress. RMR

Devastating Retort 2 Passive Adversary Social A PC who rolls less than 17 on an action roll targeting the Advisor must mark a Stress. DH Core

Devine Smite 1 Action Adversary Support Mark a Stress to add a +2 to an ATK and damage rolls. Bonus Reaction

Dig Two Graves 1 Reaction Adversary Bruiser 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. DH Core

Discouraging Bites 1 Passive Adversary Minion A PC that marks HP from an Amphiptere’s “Group Attack” loses a Hope. Incredible Creatures

Disturbing the Residents 2 Reaction Environment Exploration Consequence Countdown (6) Once per scene, when a PC fails a physical Action roll, spend a Fear to activate the Countdown. They loudly alert something to the Party’s location. When it triggers, summon a Tier appropriate Adversary within Far range that takes the spotlight upon arrival. What local has been alerted? Have they found their target or are they now the prey? Fangs & Felons

Divided You Fall 2 Action Adversary Social Mark a Stress to say something hurtful or mistrustful of other characters and force a PC to mark a Stress. Mike Underwood

Divine Censure 2 Reaction Environment Social When the PCs have trespassed, blasphemed, or offended the clergy, you can spend a Fear to summon a High Seraph and 1d4 Bladed Guards within Close range of the senior priest to reinforce their will. What symbols or icons do they bear that signal they are anointed agents of the divinity? Who leads the group and what led them to this calling? DH Core

Divine Guidance

Passive

Environment

Social

A PC who prays to a deity while in the Hallowed Temple can make an Instinct Roll to receive answers. If the god they beseech isn’t welcome in this temple, the roll is made with disadvantage.

Critical Success: The PC gains clear information. Additionally, they gain 1d4 Hope, which can be distributed between the party if they share the vision and guidance they received.
Success with Hope: The PC receives clear information.
Success with Fear: The PC receives brief flashes of insight and an emotional impression conveying an answer.
Any Failure: The PC receives only vague flashes. They can mark a Stress to receive one clear image without context.

What does it feel like as you are touched by this vision? What feeling lingers after the images have passed?

DH Core

Diving Tackle 1 Action Adversary Skulk Spend a Fear to attack a target within Far range. On a success, deal 1d10+2 physical damage and knock the target over, making them Restrained and Vulnerable until they break free, ending both conditions, with a successful Finesse or Strength Roll (15). A target Restrained by the Griffon has disadvantage on attacks against it. Incredible Creatures

Dizzying Breath 2 Action Adversary Solo Spend a Fear to breathe a cloud of gas that covers the area in front of the Bookwyrm up to Close range. All targets must make an Instinct Reaction Roll. Targets who fail are temporarily Dizzied, and must mark a Stress to move. The Dizzying Breath also douses flames. Archibald’s Almanac of Adversaries

Doctrine of the End 3 Passive Adversary Leader The Priest and all allies within Close range deal an additional 1d12 damage to Vulnerable targets. Mike Underwood

Double Strike 1 Action Adversary Bruiser Mark a Stress to make a standard attack against two targets within Melee range. DH Core

Double Swipe 1 Action Adversary Solo (2 tokens). When the Experiment makes a standard attack, mark a Stress to make another against a different target within Melee range. Incredible Creatures

Drain and Multiply 1 Reaction Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Dreadhowl 2 Action Adversary Horde 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. DH Core

Dreaming Spirits 1 Action Environment Traversal Flowers bloom within Melee range of a PC who must immediately succeed on a Knowledge Reaction Roll (12). On a failure, their scent causes the PC to feel as if they are walking through a halfformed dream that dulls their senses and their thresholds are reduced by 2 until their next rest outside of this environment. What illusions do these flowers create? Where might the dreams lead them? Incredible Creatures

Drinking Contest

Passive

Environment

Social

PCs can challenge locals (or each other) to a drinking game. Describe a few rounds, then have the PCs begin taking it in turns taking strong drinks, and making rolls with checks they think would help them keep their composure. Default: Strength or Finesse.

For any NPCs taking part, the GM rolls a d20 against the difficulty of the environment and can Spend a Fear to turn a failure into a success. On a failure, the NPC is out of the game.

Critical Success: The PC gets advantage on the next roll.
Success with Hope: The PC handles the shot no issue
Success with Fear: The PC just keeps the drink down
Failure with Hope: The PC is out of the game
Failure with Fear: The PC throws up

If a PC is the last one standing, they gain favour in the bar getting Advantage on all Presence checks.

Bonus Reaction

Dubious Dealings 1 Passive Adversary Social The Hedge Wizard must be offered a gift such as a fine wine or a magic trinket before speaking openly with the PCs. PCs that do not extend this hospitality have disadvantage on all social actions made against the Hedge Wizard. Incredible Creatures

Dug In 1 Reaction Adversary Bruiser If the Drake is hit by an attack or ability that would force it to move, you can mark 2 Stress to remain in position. Incredible Creatures

Dwarven Courage 2 Action Adversary Support The Dwarf or an ally in Melee range drinks from a flask of alcohol and clears 1d4 Stress. A non-Dwarf ally must succeed on a Reaction Roll (12) or their Difficulty is reduced by 2 until the end of the scene. Archibald’s Almanac of Adversaries

Ear-splitting Voice 1 Action Adversary Support Mark a Stress to make a Heartbreaking Howl attack against all targets within Close range. Each target the Howler succeeds against must mark a Stress. Mike Underwood

Earthen Armor 3 Reaction Adversary Ranged When the Elementalist suffers damage, mark a Stress to encase themselves in rock armor and suffer half damage. Mike Underwood

Earthen Shield 2 Reaction Adversary Support When Landbreaker would take damage from beyond Very Close range, mark a Stress to halve the incoming damage. Mike Underwood

Earth Eruption 1 Action Adversary Solo 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. DH Core

Earthshaker 1 Action Adversary Solo Mark a Stress for the Elephant to rear up and slam their front legs into the ground. All targets within Very Close range of the Elephant must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll or take 1d8+2 physical damage and become Vulnerable until they roll with Hope. EE_Fangs_and_Felons

Echolocation 2 Passive Adversary Horde Creatures within Close range of the Silkwing Cluster cannot benefit from the Hidden or Cloaked conditions. Incredible Creatures

Elemental Breath 2 Action Adversary Ranged Mark a Stress and make an attack against all targets within Very Close range in front of the Drakona. Targets the Drakona succeeds against take 2d8 magic damage. Archibald’s Almanac of Adversaries

Elemental Explosion 2 Action Adversary Ranged Spend a Fear to make a point within Far range erupt with elemental energy. All targets within Very Close range of that point must make an Agility Reaction Roll. Targets who fail take 1d20 magic damage. Targets who succeed take half damage. Archibald’s Almanac of Adversaries

Emotional Assault 2 Passive Adversary Social When the spirit succeeds with cutting words attack, the target marks a Stress instead of taking damage. Mike Underwood

Empower Allies 1 Action Adversary Support Spend 2 Fear and choose up to 3 allies within Close range to become Empowered. Empowered targets gain a +1d4 bonus to damage rolls. All instances of Empowered given by the Arcanist clear if they take Severe damage or at the end of the scene. Mike Underwood

Empower Allies 2 Action Adversary Support Spend 2 Fear and choose up to 3 allies within Close range to become Empowered. Empowered targets gain a +2d4 bonus to damage rolls. All instances of Empowered given by the Arcanist clear if they take Severe damage or at the end of the scene. RMR

Empty Graves 1 Action Environment Exploration Spend a Fear to summon a Zombie Pack or a number of Skeleton Dredges equal to the number of PCs. The adversaries dig themselves out of their graves to appear at a Close distance. What tatters of clothes or other features provide a sliver of insight into who these people were in life? How do they move as they advance – are they jerky, swaying, or eerily steady? Mike Underwood

Enchanting Song 2 Action Adversary Skulk Spend a Fear to sing a song that affects 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. DH Core

Encumber 1 Reaction Adversary Horde 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. DH Core

End Existence 2 Action Adversary Solo Remove any number of Worm tokens to force a PC within Far range to make a Presence Reaction Roll. If the target is Restrained by the Horror they have disadvantage. On a failure, the PC marks a number of Stress equal to the number of Worm tokens removed. Incredible Creatures

Enervating Blast 2 Action Adversary Leader Make an attack against a target within Far range. On a success, mark a Stress to deal 2d12 magic damage and make the target Enervated until they next clear HP. An Enervated target has disadvantage on attacks. Mike Underwood

Enervating Blast 2 Action Adversary Support Spend a Fear to make a standard attack against a target within range. On a success, the target must mark a Stress. DH Core

Engaging Smile 2 Passive Adversary Social PCs within Close range of the Sycophant must succeed on an Instinct Reaction Roll or become Vulnerable until they give the Sycophant a handful of gold or the Sycophant is no longer in the scene. Incredible Creatures

Engraved Sigils 2 Passive Environment Traversal Large markings and engravings have been made in the mountainside. A PC with a relevant background or Experience identifies them as weather magic increasing the power of the icy winds. A PC who succeeds on a Knowledge Roll can recall information about the sigils, potential information about their creators, and the knowledge of how to dispel them. If a PC critically succeeds, they recognize that the sigils are of a style created by ridgeborne enchanters and they gain advantage on a roll to dispel the sigils. Who laid this enchantment? Are they nearby? Why did they want the weather to be more daunting? DH Core

Engulf! 2 Action Adversary Skulk Mark a Stress to force a target within Melee range to make a Finesse Reaction Roll or become Engulfed inside the cube and Vulnerable until it escapes. Whenever the Cube takes the spotlight, all targets it has Engulfed take 2d10 direct magic damage and must mark an armor slot without receiving its benefits. An Engulfed target can make a Strength Roll to escape the cube. Mike Underwood

Entranced By Song 1 Passive Adversary Solo When a PC within Close range sings a lullaby they can make a Presence Roll (15) to cause the Gladeservant to fall Asleep until the Gladeservant marks HP or the GM spends a Fear to awaken them. While Asleep, the Gladeservant cannot act. Incredible Creatures

Envelop 1 Action Adversary Skulk 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. DH Core

Eruption 2 Action Adversary Ranged 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. DH Core

Escape Plan 2 Action Adversary Skulk Mark a Stress to reveal a snare trap set anywhere on the battlefield 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). DH Core

Evade 1 Reaction Adversary Ranged When a PC fails a roll targeting the Sprite, it can move to a point within Close range. Incredible Creatures

Evasive Flight 1 Reaction Adversary Support When the Warden is attacked, mark a Stress to give them a +2 bonus to their Thresholds. Incredible Creatures

Evasive Maneuvers 1 Reaction Adversary Skulk When a creature makes an attack against the Griffon, mark a Stress to gain a +2 bonus to their Difficulty. Incredible Creatures

Everybody Panic! 1 Action Environment Event Spend a Fear to have a group of townsfolk panic, scattering and becoming Vulnerable until calmed down. What are the ancestries and look of the people panicking? What dangerous situations do they create in their attempts to flee? Mike Underwood

Everyone Has a Price 2 Action Adversary Social Spend a Fear to offer 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. DH Core

Everything That isn’t Tied Down 1 Action Environment Event Spotlight a bandit to have them claim an armful of valuables from a person or household. While they have their arms full, they are Vulnerable. What did they grab: clothing? Jewelry? A religious object? Livestock? Do they have obstructed vision, is the loot stuffed in a big bag? Is it damaged from a struggle with the owner? Mike Underwood

Exert Its Will 1 Action Adversary Social Spend a Fear to have the sentient teardrop try to exert its will on the party. It works through a telepathic link to convince them to abandon the quest and return the teardrop to the relative safety of the cathedral—the only place it has ever felt safe, and where no one made any demands of it. It telepathically Screams at targets within Close range. Targets must mark a Stress and are Stunned until after their next action roll. While a target is Stunned they must succeed at a Presence Reaction Roll (14) before any action roll or have disadvantage on that action roll. RMR

Exile 1 Action Adversary Social 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. DH Core

Explosion 1 Action Adversary Solo Spend a Fear to erupt in a fiery 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. DH Core

Eyes of Leaf and Stem 1 Passive Adversary Leader Before a PC within Close range makes an action roll that would affect the Cockatrice, they must succeed on a Presence Reaction Roll (10). On a failure, the PC marks a Stress as they begin to turn into a tree and start an Arborization Countdown (4). It ticks down when any PC in the scene rolls with Fear. When it triggers, the target is Restrained and Unconscious; they can’t make action rolls, can’t speak, and automatically fail all reaction rolls. All creatures that the Cockatrice has turned into trees clear both conditions when the Cockatrice is defeated. Incredible Creatures

Eyes of the Void 2 Action Adversary Solo Mark a Stress to force all targets in front of the Cockatrice within a Close range to make an Instinct Reaction Roll or become Confounded. A Confounded target gains disadvantage on action rolls. A target clears Confounded when they succeed on an action roll or at the end of the scene. Mike Underwood

Fall Back 1 Reaction Adversary Standard 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. DH Core

Fallen Hounds 2 Reaction Adversary Leader Once per scene, when the SecretKeeper 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. DH Core

Familiar Friend 1 Reaction Adversary Leader When an ally within Close range makes an attack, the Mage can mark a Stress to give the ally advantage. Incredible Creatures

Fear Is Fuel 2 Reaction Adversary Support Twice per scene, when a PC rolls a failure with Fear, clear a Stress. DH Core

Feasting Call 2 Action Adversary Leader Once per scene, summon a Silkwing Cluster, which appears at Far range and immediately takes the spotlight. Incredible Creatures

Feeding Frenzy 2 Action Adversary Horde Mark a Stress and make a standard attack against all targets in Very Close range. All targets the Silkwing Cluster succeeds against mark a Stress. Incredible Creatures

Feed on Hope 1 Reaction Adversary Leader If a PC rolls with Hope within Far range of the Dolliglop, you can mark a Stress and roll a d20. If the result is equal to or lower than the number on the PC’s Hope die, the Dolliglop clears 1 HP and you gain a Fear. Incredible Creatures

Feel Your Pain 1 Reaction Adversary Standard When a PC marks HP within Close range of the Spirit, mark a Stress to have the Spirit immediately move into Melee range of that PC and make a standard attack. Incredible Creatures

Feinting Nip 2 Action Adversary Skulk Mark a Stress to distract a target within Very Close range. The target must succeed on an Instinct or Strength Reaction Roll (15). On a failure, the target is Vulnerable until they next act. Incredible Creatures

Fell Magics 1 Passive Environment Exploration Something here has compelled the dead to rise from their graves and attack the living. Start a Progress Countdown (6) to represent the PCs’ investigation. They might look for signs of necromancy (Instinct), identify magical symbols (Knowledge), haul open sarcophagi to find disturbances (Strength), or so on. When the Countdown is triggered, the PCs discovers the full truth about the disturbance, pointing the way to the party responsible. Where within the graveyard can they find these clues? Would the culprit conceal their work or put it out in the open to declare their ambitions? Mike Underwood

Fight Like You Mean It! 3 Action Adversary Leader Spend 2 Fear to activate up to 1d4+2 allies. Attacks they make while spotlighted this way deal half damage. Mike Underwood

Fire Comets 1 Action Adversary Ranged Spend a Fear to fire out three small fiery comets at up to three creatures, Targets must make an Agility Reaction Roll. Targets who fail take 1d6 magic damage. Targets who succeed take half damage. Bonus Reaction

Fire Comets 1 Action Adversary Ranged Spend a Fear to fire out three small fiery comets at up to three creatures, Targets must make an Agility Reaction Roll. Targets who fail take 1d6+1 magic damage. Targets who succeed take half damage. RMR

Fire Flies 1 Action Adversary Support Spend a Fear and choose a point within Far range. A Close area around that point is swarmed by glowing insects. All targets within the area must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll. Targets who fail glow brightly, can’t become Hidden and are Vulnerable until they make a Finesse Roll to clear the condition. Incredible Creatures

Fire’s Spread 1 Passive Environment Event A fire has already begun to spread. When this environment first takes the spotlight, activate a Countdown (Decreasing Loop - 4). When the countdown triggers, the fire spreads by a Close distance and you gain a Fear. When the countdown re-sets to 0, the fire has grown past the point of no return. PCs must mark 1d4 Stress to take an action, and most adversaries will flee for their own safety. Where will the fire spread if left untouched? What lives are threatened? What part of your clothes or gear catches fire? Mike Underwood

Flailing Limbs 1 Passive Adversary Solo When the Zombie makes a standard attack, they can attack all targets within Very Close range. DH Core

Flawed Wings 2 Passive Adversary Solo The Lasher can fly up to a Far range as part of their action. Mike Underwood

Flight 2 Passive Adversary Skulk While flying, the Eagle gains a +3 bonus to their Difficulty. DH Core

Flight 2 Passive Adversary Ranged While flying, the Webspitter gains a +3 bonus to their Difficulty. Incredible Creatures

Fling 1 Action Adversary Solo Spend a Fear to have the Elephant make an attack against a target. On a success, she wraps her trunk around them and hurls them away. They take 1d20 physical damage, and the target is flung up to any point within Far range. EE_Fangs_and_Felons

Flotsam 2 Passive Environment Exploration Wrecks of ships taken down by the Naga litter the sea floor. PCs can make an Instinct or Knowledge Roll to discover more about a wreckage.
• Critical Success: Gain information from Success with Hope and an appropriate treasure.
• Success with Hope: The name and origin of the ship, and what kind of ship it was, types of cargo it might have carried, perhaps even signs pointing the party toward their goal.
• Success with Fear: They find the name of the ship and what cargo it held, but all the items of worth are gone. When the “Patrols” reaction triggers, a creature of your choice has a Tier 2 weapon in their possession.
• Failure with Hope: Mark a Stress but lean on a character’s goals (perhaps by pointing the way toward their goal).
• Failure with Fear: Activate “Boiling Fury” action below. Incredible Creatures

Fly-By 2 Action Adversary Solo Mark a Stress and draw a line to a point within Far range. The Lasher makes an attack against every target along that line. Targets the attack succeeds against must mark an armor slot without gaining its benefit (they may still use armor to reduce the damage). Mike Underwood

Flying 1 Passive Adversary Ranged While flying, the Manticore gains a +2 bonus to their Difficulty. Incredible Creatures

Flying 1 Passive Adversary Ranged While flying, the Sand Sprite gains a +2 bonus to their Difficulty. Incredible Creatures

Flying 1 Passive Adversary Horde While flying, the Mosquitoes have a +2 bonus to their Difficulty. DH Core

Flying 1 Passive Adversary Leader While flying, the Cockatrice gains a +2 bonus to their Difficulty. Incredible Creatures

Flying 1 Passive Adversary Solo (2 tokens). The Experiment has wings that can support flight. While Flying, the Experiment gains a +2 bonus to their Difficulty. Incredible Creatures

Flying 1 Passive Adversary Horde While flying, the Sparkflies gain a +2 bonus to their Difficulty. Incredible Creatures

Flying Fist 1 Action Adversary Solo Spend a Fear to make an attack against a target within Very Close range. On a success, deal 1d12+5 physical damage and the target becomes Vulnerable until they mark a Stress to shake it off. EE_Fangs_and_Felons

Fly on the Wall 2 Reaction Adversary Social 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 findings, you gain 1d4 Fear. DH Core

Fly Swat 1 Passive Adversary Solo Passive Whenever the Elephant takes Minor damage, gain a Fear. EE_Fangs_and_Felons

Focused Volley 2 Action Adversary Horde 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. DH Core

Forest Control 1 Action Adversary Standard 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. DH Core

Forgetful Bonk 1 Action Adversary Solo Target a PC within Very Close range and make an attack. On a success, mark a Stress to add a bonus 1d6 damage to the roll and the PC forgets an Experience of their choice until the end of the scene. Incredible Creatures

Forlorn Wail 1 Action Adversary Standard Spend a Fear to howl at all targets within Far range, forcing them to make an Instinct or Presence Reaction Roll. On a failure, the target must use a d10 for their Hope die until they roll with Hope or the scene ends. On a success, the target marks a Stress, but gleans a course of action that might put the Spirit to rest.
What does the Spirit desire? What can the PCs do to facilitate it? Incredible Creatures

For the Realm! 2 Action Adversary Leader Mark a Stress to spotlight 1d4+1 allies. Attacks they make while spotlighted in this way deal half damage. DH Core

Foul Luck 2 Passive Adversary Support When a PC fails an action roll within Close range of the Hag they must also mark a Stress. Incredible Creatures

Freezing Vortex 2 Action Adversary Standard Mark a Stress to fill the area around the Golem with a freezing whorl of ice and snow. All targets within Very Close range must make a Strength Reaction Roll. Targets who fail take 1d10+3 magic damage and are moved to within Melee range of the Golem. Targets who succeed take half damage. Incredible Creatures

Friends! 1 Action Adversary Leader Once per scene, mark a Stress to summon 1d6 Weejits, which appear at Far range. Incredible Creatures

Fright or Flight 1 Reaction Adversary Social When the Shopper is threatened with physical violence, roll a d12. On a 1–7, they attempt to flee in any direction away from the threat. On an 8–12, they freeze in terror and are Vulnerable until they take damage, after which they flee if they are able. Incredible Creatures

Frigid Storm 2 Reaction Adversary Support Reaction: Countdown (Decreasing 5). When the Hag enters the scene, activate the countdown. While the countdown is active, a swirling torrent of ice and snow covers a Very Far area. All attacks made within the area against a target at Close range or greater are at disadvantage. When it triggers, all targets must succeed on a Strength Reaction Roll or mark a HP. If the countdown ever decreases its maximum value to 0, all targets within the area lose all Hope and mark all their Stress. Incredible Creatures

From Above 1 Passive Adversary Standard When the Bandit succeeds on a standard attack from above a target, they deal 1d10+1 physical damage instead of their standard damage. DH Core

Frozen Breath 2 Action Adversary Leader Spend a Fear to breathe a freezing torrent at any number of targets in a line up to Far range. All targets must succeed on a Strength or Agility Reaction Roll or take 2d8+6 magic damage and become Frostbitten until the end of the scene. While Frostbitten, a target must mark a Stress to make an action roll. Incredible Creatures

Fumigation 2 Action Adversary Skulk Drop a smoke bomb that fills 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. DH Core

Gambling Game

Passive

Environment

Social

PCs can take part in a card game, buy-in is one handful of gold, they must make a Presence, Knowledge or Instinct check for the following:

Critical Success: The PC gets 3 handfuls of gold.
Success with Hope: The PC gets 2 handfuls of gold.
Success with Fear: The PC gets 1 hadful of gold.
Failure with Hope: The PC gets nothing.
Failure with Fear: The PC gets nothing and takes a stress.

Bonus Reaction

Gang Up 2 Reaction Adversary Minion When a PC fails an action roll against the Reefwatcher or an ally within Close range, move anywhere within Close range of the PC. Incredible Creatures

Gap in the Armor 3 Reaction Adversary Solo When the Killer inflicts at least Major damage, you may mark a Stress to make it direct damage. Mike Underwood

Gathering Secrets 2 Action Adversary Social Spend a Fear to describe how the Spy knows a secret about a PC in the scene. DH Core

Gentleman’s Rules 1 Reaction Adversary Solo When the Champion is targeted by an attack, you can spend a Fear to designate the attacker as their Rival. The Champion has Resistance to all incoming damage from the Rival, including the triggering attack. The Champion can only have one Rival at a time. EE_Fangs_and_Felons

Get Back in There 1 Action Adversary Support Spend a Fear and choose a defeated skeleton ally within Close. Activate a Countdown (1d4) as the Bonewright tries to re-assemble them. When the countdown triggers, mark a Stress to return that ally to the scene with up to 2 HP cleared. Mike Underwood

Get into cover! 2 Reaction Environment Event Progress Countdown (6). There must be a safe place nearby, if only the party manages to get there fast enough. When it triggers, the party is safe and sits out the storm. What are they looking for? Was any of the PCs in this kind of situation before? Extended Environments

Getting Lost

Passive

Environment

Traversal

Navigating the forest uses a Progress Countdown (4). It ticks down according to the following criteria when the PCs attempt to find their way through:

Critical Success: Tick down 3
Success with Hope: Tick down 2
Success with Fear: Tick down 1
Failure with Hope: No advancement
Failure with Fear: Tickup 1

When the countdown reaches 0, the party finds their way out of the woods.

What landmarks do they mistake for guidance? What unsettling sounds keep leading them astray?

Bonus Reaction

Ghost 1 Passive Adversary Standard The Spirit has resistance to physical damage. Mark a Stress to move up to Close range through solid objects. Incredible Creatures

Ghost 2 Passive Adversary Leader The Captain has resistance to physical damage. Mark a Stress to move up to Close range through solid objects. DH Core

Ghost 2 Passive Adversary Ranged The Archer has resistance to physical damage. Mark a Stress to move up to Close range through solid objects. DH Core

Ghost 2 Passive Adversary Standard The Guardian has resistance to physical damage. Mark a Stress to move up to Close range through solid objects. DH Core

Ghost 2 Passive Adversary Skulk The Ghost has resistance to physical damage. Mark a Stress to move up to Close range through solid objects. Incredible Creatures

Ghostly Form 2 Passive Environment Exploration Adversaries who appear here are of a ghostly form. They have resistance to physical damage and can mark a Stress to move up to Close range through solid objects. What injuries to their physical form speak to their cause of death? What unfulfilled purpose holds them in the Mortal Plane? DH Core

Gibbering 2 Action Adversary Support Spend a Fear and target all PCs within Close range. They must make an Instinct Reaction Roll or mark a Stress and become Disoriented. When a Disoriented target takes the spotlight, the GM suggests a course of action. The player can take that action or mark a Stress. A PC clears Disoriented when they clear Stress or when they take the spotlight and there are no Blabbering Mounds within a Far distance. Mike Underwood

Gliding Leap 2 Passive Adversary Leader The Broodmother can mark a Stress to move up to Far range instead of Close range before taking an action. Incredible Creatures

Gloamtrap Pit 1 Action Environment Traversal Spend a Fear to introduce a pit covered with moss and grass. All PCs walking must succeed on an Agility or Instinct Reaction Roll. Targets who fail fall into the pit, taking 1d6+3 direct physical damage and are Restrained by vines until they succeed on a Strength Roll (10) to break free and climb out of the pit. Was this pit trap set by someone or was the rampant growth enough to cover an existing hollow? Could this pit lead somewhere or potentially split the party? Incredible Creatures

Goading Strike 1 Action Adversary Bruiser 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. DH Core

Gore 2 Action Adversary Bruiser 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. DH Core

Grab and Drag 1 Action Adversary Bruiser 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. DH Core

Grand Slam 1 Action Adversary Bruiser Mark a Stress to make an attack against all targets within Very Close range. Targets the Smasher succeeds against take 1d10 physical damage and are knocked back to Far range. Incredible Creatures

Grapple 1 Action Adversary Bruiser Make an attack roll against a target within melee range. On a success, the target is Restrained until they use an action to beat the Novice Brawler’s Difficulty with a Strength or Agility roll. The next lime the Novice Brawler is spotlighted, it can use another action to Mark a Stress and throw a grappled creature into another creature, dealing 1d8+1 physical damage to both. Bonus Reaction

Grasping Claws 1 Reaction Environment Exploration When a PC moves through concealing mist away from the group, they must make a Finesse Reaction Roll as the hand of an undead bursts from the ground to try and grab them. On a failure, the target takes 1d6 physical damage and becomes Restrained until they succeed at a Strength or Finesse Roll. On a success, the target must still mark a Stress. What do you feel more – the grip as cold as the grave or the heat of the blood drawn by their hungry flailing? Mike Underwood

Grasping Vine 1 Action Adversary Solo Spend a Fear to choose a target within Close range to make a Strength Reaction Roll. On a failure, the Gladeservant Envelops them and the target must mark 2 Stress. While Enveloped, the target is Restrained and must mark an additional Stress every time they make an action roll. When the Gladeservant takes Severe damage, falls Asleep, or is defeated, all Enveloped targets are freed and the condition is cleared. Incredible Creatures

Grave Blade 2 Action Adversary Standard 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. DH Core

Gravitational Anomalies 3 Action Environment Traversal Strangelocalized phenomena dot the landscape, warping distance and direction. Spend a Fear to alter the gravity at a point of your choice. All targets within Close range of that point must make a Knowledge Reaction Roll to calculate their new trajectories. Targets who fail take 3d8+4 physical damage as they are thrown up and away. Targets who succeed must mark a Stress or take half damage. What does it feel like as your body and mind ﬁght to reestablish equilibrium? Is there any way to use this to your advantage? The Void

Green and Overgrown 1 Passive Environment Traversal There are multiple paths through this cluttered forest and little way to determine location or direction. Paths shuffle and rearrange at a whim causing all Instinct Rolls used to navigate the forest to have disadvantage. Where do the winding trails lead? What landmarks show this place is rampant with growth? Incredible Creatures

Green Wall 2 Passive Environment Exploration The Jungle feels like hell. Any time a PC rolls a failure with Fear, they must mark a Stress. Visibility beyond Close range is limited and ranged attacks automatically fail as they hit trees or vines. Can you see the sky? How loud are the insects? How much water have you had to drink? Fangs & Felons

Grindletooth Venom 2 Passive Adversary Skulk Targets who mark HP from the Assassin’s attacks are Vulnerable until they clear a HP. RMR

Grindletooth Venom 2 Passive Adversary Skulk Targets who mark HP from the Assassin’s attacks are Vulnerable until they clear a HP. DH Core

Ground Slam 1 Action Adversary Bruiser Slam the ground, knocking all targets within Very Close range back to Far range. Each target knocked back this way must mark a Stress. DH Core

Group Attack 1 Action Adversary Minion Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Swordsmans 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. RMR

Group Attack 1 Action Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Group Attack 1 Action Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Group Attack 1 Action Adversary Minion Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Demon Toads within Far range of them. Those Minions move into Very Close range of the target and make one shared attack roll. On a success, they deal 2 physical damage each. Combine this damage. Wondrous Environments

Group Attack 1 Action Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Group Attack 1 Action Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Group Attack 1 Action Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Group Attack 1 Action Adversary Minion Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Amphiptere 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. Incredible Creatures

Group Attack 1 Action Adversary Minion Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Toys 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. Incredible Creatures

Group Attack 1 Action Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Group Attack 1 Action Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Group Attack 2 Action Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Group Attack 2 Action Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Group Attack 2 Action Adversary Minion Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Reefwatchers 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. Incredible Creatures

Group Attack 2 Action Adversary Minion Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Gardeners 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. Incredible Creatures

Group Attack 2 Action Adversary Minion Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Shadowspawn within Close range of them. Those Minions move within Melee range of the target and make one shared attack roll. On a success, they deal 5 magic damage each. Combine this damage. The target also starts to Suffocate. A target that is Suffocating must mark a Stress when they make an action roll until there are no Shadowspawn within Very Close range of them. An Agility Roll is required to move away from the Shadowspawn. Incredible Creatures

Group Attack 2 Action Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Group Attack 2 Action Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Group Attack 2 Action Adversary Minion Spend a Fear to choose a target and spotlight all Puppets 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 7 physical damage each. Combine this damage. Incredible Creatures

Guards, Seize Them! 1 Action Adversary Social Once per scene, mark a Stress to summon 1d4 Bladed Guards, who appear at Far range to enforce the Noble’s will. DH Core

Hail of Boulders 1 Action Adversary Solo 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. DH Core

Hail of Boulders 2 Action Adversary Solo 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 2d10+3 physical damage. If they succeed against more than one target, you gain a Fear. RMR

Hail of Stones 2 Action Adversary Horde Spend a Fear to make an attack against all targets within Close range. All targets the Pile succeeds against take Xd4 physical damage where the X is the number of unmarked HP the Pile has. Incredible Creatures

Hallucinatory Breath 2 Reaction Adversary Solo Countdown (Loop 1d6).
When the Flickerfly takes damage for the first time, activate the countdown. When it triggers, the Flickerfly 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 Flickerfly have disadvantage on this roll. Targets who fail must mark a Stress and lose a Hope. DH Core

Hardened Exterior 2 Reaction Adversary Leader When a PC fails a roll with Hope against the Golem, you gain a Fear. Incredible Creatures

Hard To Track 2 Passive Environment Exploration Whenever a PC fails an Action roll to track or navigate through the Jungle, they lose the path. They can mark a Stress to rediscover the tracks or an opening forward. What are they tracking or heading towards? Is the opening in the foliage suspiciously animal shaped? Fangs & Felons

Harmonic Resonance 3 Passive Environment Traversal The crystals here reverberate with magical energy. A PC can make a downtime move to try and Attune to the environment with a successful Spellcast Roll. Spellcast Rolls made by an Attuned PC inside the Crystal Wasteland have advantage. A PC clears the condition when they leave the wasteland. How does attunement to this place alter your sensory experience of it? What sound or song from your childhood does this place conjure? The Void

Have a Free Sample 2 Action Adversary Social Target a PC within Close range who must make Presence Reaction Roll. Ona failure, spend a Fear to move the Sycophant into Melee range and foist a vial on the PC, urging them to try it. The PC can do so or mark 3 Stress. The vial is harmless, but the PC has disadvantage on any future rolls they make against the Sycophant until the end of the scene. On a success, the PC marks a Stress. Incredible Creatures

Healing Palms 1 Action Adversary Support Clear one HP from a target within melee range. Bonus Reaction

Heavily Armored 2 Passive Adversary Leader When the Knight takes physical damage, reduce it by 3. DH Core

Heavy Rain 2 Passive Environment Event Water is pouring down as the gates of heaven open up. All rolls to perceive are made with disadvantage. In addition, attacks made at Far or Very Far range are made with disadvantage. Is there any equipment that might be in danger? How do the PCs protect themselves against the weather? Extended Environments

Heavy Swing 2 Action Adversary Solo Mark a Stress to make an attack against all targets within Close range. Targets the Horror succeeds against take 2d8+5 physical damage and lose a Hope. The Horror gains a Worm token for each target it succeeds against. Incredible Creatures

Heavy Swipe 1 Action Adversary Bruiser Mark a Stress to make an attack against all targets in front of the Urstrix within Very Close range. Targets the Urstrix succeeds against take 1d10+2 physical damage and are knocked back to Close range. If you instead spend a Fear to use this feature, the damage becomes direct. Incredible Creatures

Heightened Senses 1 Passive Adversary Bruiser A PC who has marked HP can’t become Hidden from the Prickleboar. Incredible Creatures

Hellfire 1 Action Adversary Solo Spend a Fear to rain down hellfire 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. DH Core

Hellfire Burst 1 Reaction Adversary Minion When the Toad dies, it explodes in a burst of hellfire. All creatures within Very Close range, including other Demon Toads, take 5 physical damage. If this causes a chain reaction, combine the damage. Wondrous Environments

Hemokinetic Burst 2 Action Adversary Solo Mark a Stress to pick a point within Far range. All targets within Very Close of that point must make a Strength Reaction Roll or be knocked prone and made temporarily Vulnerable until they next take the spotlight. Mike Underwood

Hex 1 Action Adversary Social Mark a Stress to force a PC to make a Knowledge Reaction Roll. On a failure, the PC must speak the truth until the end of the scene. If they knowingly tell a lie, they must mark 3 Stress. Incredible Creatures

Hobbling Shot 1 Action Adversary Ranged 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. DH Core

Hobbling Shot 2 Action Adversary Ranged Make an attack against a target within Far range. On a success, mark a Stress to deal 2d12+4 physical damage. If the target marks HP from this attack, they have disadvantage on Agility Rolls until they clear at least 1 HP. RMR

Hobbling Strike 1 Action Adversary Skulk 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. DH Core

Hold Fast 2 Reaction Adversary Leader 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. DH Core

Hold Them Down 1 Action Adversary Bruiser 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. DH Core

Hold Them Down 2 Action Adversary Bruiser 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. RMR

Horde (1d10+1) 2 Passive Adversary Horde When the Silkwing Cluster has marked half or more of their HP, their standard attack deals 1d10+1 physical damage instead. Incredible Creatures

Horde (1d10+1) 2 Passive Adversary Horde When the Pile has marked half or more of their HP, their standard attack deals 1d10+1 physical damage instead. Incredible Creatures

Horde (1d4+1) 1 Passive Adversary Horde When the Clutch have marked half or more of their HP, their standard attack deals 1d4+1 magic damage instead. Incredible Creatures

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

Horde (1d4+1) 1 Passive Adversary Horde When the Mob has marked half or more of their HP, their standard attack deals 1d4+1 physical damage instead. Mike Underwood

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

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

Horde (1d4+1) 1 Passive Adversary Horde When the Townsfolk have marked half or more of their HP, their standard attack deals 1d4+1 physical damage instead. Mike Underwood

Horde (1d4+1) 2 Passive Adversary Horde When the Raiders have marked half or more of their HP, their standard attack deals 1d8+2 physical damage instead. RMR

Horde (1d4+2) 1 Passive Adversary Horde When the Swarm has marked half or more of their HP, their standard attack deals 1d4+2 magic damage instead. Incredible Creatures

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

Horde (1d4+2) 1 Passive Adversary Horde When the Swarm has marked half or more of their HP, their standard attack deals 1d4+2 physical damage instead. DH Core

Horde (1d6+1) 1 Passive Adversary Horde When the Crawling Spider have marked half or more of their HP, their standard attack deals 1d6+1 physical damage instead. GUASHNIM

Horde (1d6+1) 1 Passive Adversary Horde When the Sparkflies have marked half or more of their HP, their standard attack deals 1d6+1 magic damage instead. Incredible Creatures

Horde (1d6+3) 2 Passive Adversary Horde When the Squadron has marked half or more of their HP, their standard attack deals 1d6+3 physical damage instead. DH Core

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

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

Horde (3d6+1) 3 Passive Adversary Horde When the Congregation has marked half or more of their HP, their standard attack deals 3d6+1 physical damage instead. Mike Underwood

Horde (4d6+2) 4 Passive Adversary Horde When the Army has marked half or more of their HP, their standard attack deals 4d6+2 physical instead. Mike Underwood

Horrifying 1 Passive Adversary Standard Targets who mark HP from the Zombie’s attacks must also mark a Stress. DH Core

Hovering 3 Passive Adversary Solo The Aberration hovers several feet above the ground and has advantage on Reaction Rolls to avoid being moved or Restrained. Mike Underwood

How Rude 1 Reaction Adversary Social When a target within Close challenges the busybody or their advice, mark a Stress to force the target to mark a Stress. Mike Underwood

Hull Breach 2 Action Adversary Bruiser Mark a Stress to have the Titan punch an inanimate object within Close range they could feasibly penetrate (such as the hull of a ship) and break through it. All targets within Very Close range of the object must succeed on a Strength or Agility Reaction Roll or take 2d10+4 physical damage. One target that failed is temporarily Restrained and moved into Melee with the Titan. If the target is Restrained, the Titan moves to Close range (or Far range if swimming) while holding them. Incredible Creatures

Hunters and the Hunted 1 Passive Environment Event Set a Progress Countdown (6) for the party to represent their escape attempts and a Consequence Countdown (6) to represent the pursuers giving chase. If the party triggers the Progress Countdown before the Consequence Countdown triggers, they give their pursuers the slip. If the Consequence Countdown triggers first, the pursuers have caught up – take 2 Fear as the pursuers confront the party. What do you do to delay their pursuit? Are they just faster than you, or do they have some other advantage? What do you fear they’ll do if they catch up? Mike Underwood

Hunter’s Call 2 Action Adversary Leader Spend a Fear to spotlight up to three Rime Wolves within Far range. If you spend an additional Fear, give each of them advantage on their next attack. Incredible Creatures

Hunting Prey 1 Passive Environment Event Set a Progress Countdown (6) for the party to represent their chase and a Consequence Countdown (6) to represent the pursued party’s attempts to escape. If the Consequence Countdown triggers first, the pursued party has given the party the slip and escaped for now. If the party triggers the Progress Countdown before the Consequence Countdown triggers, they catch their quarry, forcing a confrontation and causing the GM to lose 2 Fear. What do you do to gain ground? Do they know the area better than you, or have some other advantage? What do you fear they’ll do if they get away? Mike Underwood

Hunting Yetis 2 Action Environment Exploration Spend a Fear to summon two Rimefouled Yetis who appear in the scene Hidden. When the Yetis reveal themselves, all PCs must succeed on an Instinct Reaction Roll. Targets who fail mark a Stress. You gain a Fear for each failure. You may then spotlight one of the Yetis. How did the Yeti’s find the PCs? Are there signs of the party being hunted? Incredible Creatures

Hush 2 Action Adversary Solo Mark a number of Stress to quieten that many targets within Close range of the Bookwyrm. The targets must succeed on an Instinct Reaction Roll or become temporarily Silenced while within Close range of the Bookwyrm. While Silenced, they are unable to cast spells or speak aloud. Archibald’s Almanac of Adversaries

Ichorfang Bite 2 Action Adversary Leader Make a standard attack against a target within Melee range. On a success, mark a Stress. The target takes 2d10+6 physical damage and must succeed on a Strength Reaction Roll. On a failure, the target is Slowed. A Slowed target must mark a Stress every time they make an action roll until they clear the condition with a successful Instinct Roll. Incredible Creatures

Icy Touch 2 Action Adversary Skulk Make an attack against a target. On a success, spend a Fear to deal 2d10+5 magic damage and the target loses a Hope. Incredible Creatures

Icy Winds 2 Reaction Environment Traversal Countdown (Loop 4). When the PCs enter the mountain pass, activate the countdown. When it triggers, all characters traveling through the pass must succeed on a Strength Reaction Roll or mark a Stress. A PC wearing clothes appropriate for extreme cold gains advantage on these rolls. What parts of the PC’s bodies go numb first? How do they try to keep warm as they press forward? DH Core

I Didn’t See It 2 Reaction Adversary Skulk When a PC moves within Melee range of the Cube while it is Hidden, the cube immediately uses its Engulf feature on that PC. Mike Underwood

Ignite 1 Action Adversary Skulk 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. DH Core

I Got You, Boss! 2 Reaction Adversary Bruiser When the Bodyguard’s boss marks HP from an attacker in Close range of the Bodyguard, mark a Stress to move into Very Close range of the attacker and make a standard attack against them. Incredible Creatures

Immovable Object 2 Passive Adversary Bruiser An attack that would move the Dwarf moves them one fewer range (for example, Far becomes Close). Archibald’s Almanac of Adversaries

Impending Collapse 1 Reaction Environment Traversal Countdown (2). The first time the PCs roll with Fear, describe how the ground subtly vibrates as rocks shift overhead and activate the countdown. It ticks down when a PC rolls with Fear. When it triggers, each PC must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll or take 1d8+3 physical damage and become temporarily Restrained by the rubble. What other signs of instability does the mine oﬀer the party? What new dangers does the tunnel system’s new conﬁguration expose the party to? Hope and Fear

Impending Collapse 2 Reaction Environment Traversal Countdown (2). The first time the PCs roll with Fear, describe how the ground subtly vibrates as rocks shift overhead and activate the countdown. It ticks down when a PC rolls with Fear. When it triggers, each PC must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll or take 2d10+2 physical damage and become temporarily Restrained by the rubble. What other signs of instability does the mine oﬀer the party? What new dangers does the tunnel system’s new conﬁguration expose the party to? RMR

Impossible Anatomy 2 Passive Adversary Solo The Horror begins with two Worm tokens and can have up to six. When the Horror takes Major or greater damage, they lose a Worm token. Incredible Creatures

Inching Ooze 2 Passive Adversary Skulk The Cube can only move within Very Close range as their normal movement. Mike Underwood

Inciting Rhetoric 2 Action Adversary Social Spend a Fear. Choose a point within Far. All non-combatants within Close of that point become hostile towards PCs, or PCs within Close of that point mark 1 Stress. Fresh Cut Grass

Inevitable Death 2 Action Adversary Leader Mark a Stress to spotlight 1d4 allies. Attacks they make while spotlighted in this way deal half damage. DH Core

Infesting Grasp 2 Action Adversary Solo Make a standard attack against a target. On a success, mark a Stress to Restrain them. If a target makes an action roll while Restrained by the Horror, the Horror gains a Worm token and clears a Stress. The target can break free with a successful Strength or Finesse Roll. Incredible Creatures

Inhuman Shield 2 Reaction Adversary Leader When the Necromancer would take damage, mark a Stress and pick an ally within Very Close range to take the damage instead. Mike Underwood

Injured Wings 2 Passive Adversary Solo The Sadist can leap up to a Close range as part of their action. Mike Underwood

Insatiable Tongue 2 Action Adversary Solo Make an attack against a target within Far range. On a success, deal 2d6+2 magic damage and the target must succeed on a Strength Reaction Roll or be temporarily Restrained. Incredible Creatures

Intentional Chaos 1 Passive Environment Event The bandit’s attack has the townsfolk running scared. The bandits have rolled in a cart for all the loot they intend to steal, which they park in the center of town while the bandits steal and terrorize the populace. A PC may move or sabotage the cart with an action roll, interfering with the bandit’s ability to make a getaway with the loot. How can we tell this cart has been through several other raids? Mike Underwood

Intimidating Presence 2 Reaction Adversary Bruiser When a PC attacks the Bodyguard and misses, they lose a Hope. Incredible Creatures

Intimidating Roar 2 Action Adversary Bruiser Once per scene, mark a Stress to roar loudly, intimidating foes. All targets within Close range must succeed on an Instinct Reaction Roll or mark a Stress. You gain a Fear for each target that fails. Incredible Creatures

Intimidating Yell 1 Action Adversary Bruiser Mark 2 Stress to yell and curse at all targets within Far range. Targets in the area must make an Instinct or Presence Reaction Roll. For each target who fails, you gain a Fear and the target marks a Stress. Targets who succeed mark a Stress. Incredible Creatures

Into the Spider’s Web 1 Action Environment Traversal Spend a Fear to summon a Darkweave Queen inside her gossamer-strewn lair. She drops from the ceiling within Close range of a PC and immediately takes the spotlight. How does the Darkweave Queen use her lair to her advantage? What remnants of her past meals can the party ﬁnd here? Hope and Fear

Into the Spider’s Web 2 Action Environment Traversal Spend a Fear to summon a Darkweave Queen (Tier 2) inside her gossamer-strewn lair. She drops from the ceiling within Close range of a PC and immediately takes the spotlight. How does the Darkweave Queen use her lair to her advantage? What remnants of her past meals can the party ﬁnd here? RMR

Invulnerable Hide 2 Passive Adversary Solo The Worm cannot be damaged unless it originates from inside the worm’s body. Incredible Creatures

In Your Face 1 Passive Adversary Horde All targets within Melee range have disadvantage on attacks against targets other than the Swarm. DH Core

Island of Misfits 1 Action Adversary Leader Twice per scene, spend a Fear to summon a number of Animated Toys equal to twice the number of PCs. They appear within Far range and make a “Group Attack” against a chosen target. Incredible Creatures

It Burns 1 Passive Adversary Leader If attacked with fire, the spider becomes Vulnerable until after the next PC action. When this happens, you may immediately spotlight an ally of the Broodmother within Close range without spending Fear. GUASHNIM

It Burns 1 Passive Adversary Standard If attacked with fire, the spider becomes Vulnerable until after the next PC action. GUASHNIM

It Burns 1 Passive Adversary Horde If attacked with fire, the spider becomes Vulnerable until after the next PC action. GUASHNIM

It’d Be a Shame If Something Happened to Your Store 1 Action Environment Social The PCs witness as agents of a local crime boss shake down a general goods store. What trouble does it cause if the PCs intervene? DH Core

I’ve Got ’Em 1 Passive Adversary Bruiser Creatures Restrained by the Kneebreaker take double damage from attacks by other adversaries. DH Core

I’ve Got ’Em 2 Passive Adversary Bruiser Creatures Restrained by the Kneebreaker take double damage from attacks by other adversaries. RMR

I Will Not Be Denied! 2 Reaction Adversary Solo When Malefactor marks their last HP, you may spend any number of Fear to reduce the Sanguine Apotheosis countdown by the same amount. If that would trigger the countdown, replace Malefactor with Abomination as per Sanguine Apotheosis. Mike Underwood

Jaquays’s Labyrinth 2 Reaction Environment Exploration When the PCs reach the end of a corridor, reveal that it loops around to a previous part of the dungeon they’d not explored or could not reach. What new opportunity does this connection present? What can they reach that they could only see before? Mike Underwood

Just Another Face in the Crowd 3 Action Adversary Solo Spend a Fear to reveal that the Killer was already in the scene as they throw off their surprise. Immediately make an attack with advantage against a target within range. Mike Underwood

Kingsguard 4 Action Adversary Leader Spend a Fear to summon a number of Junior Seraphs equal to the number of PCs. They appear at a Close range. Mike Underwood

Knives Out 2 Reaction Environment Social If a PC is discovered to be cheating or trying to get one over on the thieves, the guild closes ranks against the interloper. That PC will be thrown out (or worse) unless they succeed on a Presence Reaction Roll to explain themselves. What sets them off? How do you try to recover face under threat of extreme violence? Mike Underwood

Labyrinth

Passive

Environment

Traversal

The party must complete a Progress Countdown (4) to find their way through the mines. Each time a PC rolls with Hope while finding their way through, they discover one of the curiosities below.

An unmined vein of precious metals or gemstones
Various mining tools, including a broken (but mendable) mine cart made of adamantine
Psychic echoes of the miners’ tragic end
The desiccated corpses of miners who lost their way in the tunnels
Tattered remnants of darkweave spider silk

What did miners previously extract here? Who in the party knows how to navigate below ground? What are the PCs most afraid might happen to them down here?

Hope and Fear

Labyrinth

Passive

Environment

Traversal

The party must complete a Progress Countdown (4) to find their way through the mines. Each time a PC rolls with Hope while finding their way through, they discover one of the curiosities below.

An unmined vein of precious metals or gemstones
Various mining tools, including a broken (but mendable) mine cart made of adamantine
Psychic echoes of the miners’ tragic end
The desiccated corpses of miners who lost their way in the tunnels
Tattered remnants of darkweave spider silk

What did miners previously extract here? Who in the party knows how to navigate below ground? What are the PCs most afraid might happen to them down here?

RMR

Landscape of Flame 1 Passive Environment Event Any PC attempting to maneuver through the environment cannot move more than a Very Close distance as part of an action without making an Agility or Finesse Roll. On a failure, they take 1d6 physical damage and mark a Stress. What burning object lies in your path? Could you potentially move it to clear the way? Mike Underwood

Leech Vitality 2 Action Adversary Leader Once per scene, spend 2 Fear to force all targets within Close range to make a Strength Reaction Roll. Each target that fails marks a HP. Clear a HP for each HP marked by targets. Mike Underwood

Leverage Weakness 2 Action Adversary Social Choose a target within Far. Force a Presence (15) roll. On failure, the target marks 1 Stress and becomes Dazed until they succeed on a Presence roll. While the target is Dazed, all rolls made by the target have disadvantage. RMR

Levitation 2 Passive Adversary Ranged The Skull levitates several feet off the ground and can’t be Restrained. DH Core

Life From Death 3 Action Adversary Leader Spend a Fear to target a corpse or dead plant within Far range. Create a Treant Sapling at the location of the target, which immediately takes the spotlight. Mike Underwood

Like a Balloon 1 Reaction Adversary Support When the Zombie is defeated, spend a Fear to have it burst, releasing its gas. Every PC within Close distance of the Zombie’s last location must make a Strength Reaction Roll or mark 2 Stress. On a success, they still mark a Stress. Mike Underwood

Like a Rock 1 Passive Adversary Skulk Before they make their first attack in a fight or after they become Hidden, the Elemental is indistinguishable from other rocks until their next attack or a PC succeeds on an Instinct Roll to identify them. Incredible Creatures

Like a Scythe Through Wheat 3 Action Adversary Solo The Killer may defeat 2d4 Minions or civilians within Close distance. All allies of defeated characters within a Far distance must mark a Stress. Mike Underwood

Limited Patience 1 Reaction Adversary Social Consequence Countdown (Decreasing 8). When the Bureaucrat is in the spotlight for the first time, activate the countdown. It ticks down when a PC fails an action roll, or rolls with fear, as per Consequence Advancement (CRB 163). When it triggers, the Bureaucrat orders the PCs to leave their office. The timer resets in 24 hours. RMR

Limited Patience 2 Reaction Adversary Social Consequence Countdown (Decreasing 8). When the Bureaucrat is in the spotlight for the first time, activate the countdown. It ticks down when a PC fails an action roll, or rolls with fear, as per Consequence Advancement (CRB 163). When it triggers, the Bureaucrat orders the PCs to leave their office. The timer resets in 24 hours. RMR

Lockdown Protocol 1 Action Adversary Social Spend a Fear, The Temple Archivist, flustered and alarmed, initiates a minor lockdown of the archives. No one can enter or leave the archives for the remainder of the scene, and any further attempts to access them automatically fail until the lockdown is lifted after a long rest. Fresh Cut Grass

Locked Door 2 Reaction Environment Exploration When the party reaches a door, spend a Fear to have it be locked and/or magically barred. The PCs must complete a Progress Countdown (5) to unlock/open the door. They might try to pick the lock, disenchant the wards, knock the door off its hinges, etc. Mike Underwood

Lock In! 1 Action Environment Event If the door is still in working order, the GM can spend a Fear for the door to slam shut behind the players, and lock them in the room they just entered. Bonus Reaction

Look Over There! 1 Action Adversary Social Mark 2 Stress to choose a target to misdirect unwanted attention toward in order to gain something of value. The target has disadvantage on action rolls against the Trickster until the end of the scene. Incredible Creatures

Loyal Pack 1 Reaction Adversary Leader When the Huntmaster would take damage, mark a Stress to make an ally within Very Close take the damage instead. Mike Underwood

Lurching Lunge 2 Action Adversary Standard Mark a Stress to spotlight the Experiment as an additional GM move instead of spending Fear. DH Core

Lurking Dangers 2 Passive Environment Exploration This dungeon is populated by roving foes on patrol. When the party enters the dungeon, set a Countdown (Loop 1d6+1). When the Countdown triggers, introduce a random encounter. Choose or roll on the following table to determine the nature of the encounter
1d4 Roll Type of Encounter
Description
1 Patrolling Foes
Introduce a Horde or a number of minions equal to 2x the number of PCs, who appear at a Close range or through a nearby door.
2 Jerk in the Box
A Battle Box springs out of a floor or wall and takes the spotlight.
3 Arcane Threat
A magical recording from the creator or master of the dungeon plays nearby to dishearten the PCs. All PCs must make a Presence Reaction Roll or mark a Stress. On a crit, they gain an insight into the creator/master’s motivation.
4 TBD Why are these adversaries here? How long has it been since they faced any intruders? Have they discovered that you’re here already or are they stumbling upon you? Mike Underwood

Mad Creation 1 Passive Adversary Solo When the Experiment appears, put 8 tokens on this stat block. Spend these tokens to add features to the Experiment when it appears or during its spotlight. These are one time costs. Incredible Creatures

Made of Shadow 2 Passive Adversary Leader The Shadowknife has resistance to physical damage. Incredible Creatures

Magical Hunger 1 Passive Adversary Horde Spellcast rolls that target the Swarm have disadvantage. If a PC makes a spellcast roll within Far range and fails, the Swarm can mark a Stress and clear 1 HP. Incredible Creatures

Magical Hunger 1 Passive Adversary Skulk Spellcast rolls that target the Ashkadavar have disadvantage. If a PC makes a spellcast roll within Far range and fails, the Ashkadavar can mark a Stress to summon an identical Ashkadavar within Very Close range. Incredible Creatures

Magical Mishap 1 Action Environment Event A bandit throws an arcane shard to scatter the townsfolk. Due to malice or poor luck, they start a fire comprising an area with a radius of a Melee range. Tell the player of the closest PC to roll their Fear die. If the result is higher than the current Fear total, gain 2 Fear. Then activate the Spreading Fire feature. What catches fire? Does the soldier take responsibility for what they’ve done or just leave the people to fend for themselves? Mike Underwood

Magical Reflection 1 Reaction Adversary Solo 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. DH Core

Magic Burst 2 Action Adversary Ranged Mark a Stress to make an attack against all targets within Close range. Targets the Skull succeeds against take 2d6+4 magic damage. DH Core

Magic Connection 1 Action Adversary Skulk Make a standard attack against a target. On a Success, spend a Fear. The Ashkadavar gains a +2 bonus to its damage for each other Ashkadavar within Very Close range of the target. Incredible Creatures

Magic Shield 1 Passive Adversary Ranged When a player succeeds with fear when rolling against the Novice Wizard, the Novice Wizard temporarily gains a +2 to its difficulty which may make the roll a failure. RMR

Magic Surge 1 Action Adversary Horde Make a standard attack against a target. On a success, spend a Fear to gain a bonus to the damage roll equal to the number of the Swarm’s unmarked HP. Incredible Creatures

Magnetize 2 Action Adversary Support Mark a Stress to make two metals the Dwarf can see move towards each other. An affected target can resist moving with a successful Strength Reaction Roll. Targets who collide take 2d6 physical damage. Archibald’s Almanac of Adversaries

Maintain Distance 1 Passive Adversary Standard After making a standard attack, the Harrier can move anywhere within Far range. DH Core

Majestic Disdain 4 Reaction Adversary Leader When a PC succeeds on an action roil against the God-King, the PC must make a Presence Reaction Roll or mark 1d4 Stress. On a success, they still mark a Stress. Mike Underwood

Make an Example 1 Action Environment Event Spotlight a bandit to make an attack against a civilian within Close range. On a success, the townsperson takes damage and is knocked out of the fight. Set a Consequence Countdown (2). When the countdown triggers, the townsperson dies of their injuries. The townsperson can be saved with a Knowledge Roll or by any effect that clears HP before the countdown triggers. Who did the bandits pick out? Is the civilian armed? What were they protecting? Mike Underwood

Make a Ruckus 1 Action Adversary Horde Mark a Stress to have the Mob yell and jeer in a cacophony, which unnerves all nearby. All targets within Close must make an Instinct Reaction Roll or mark a Stress. Mike Underwood

Malevolent 2 Reaction Adversary Bruiser When the Yeti takes damage from an attack within Very Close range, mark a Stress to make a standard attack against the attacker. On a success, the attacker loses a Hope and you gain a Fear. Incredible Creatures

Malleable Body 2 Passive Adversary Skulk The Shoalstalker can mark a Stress to move through or into very small spaces. While in a small space, the Shoalstalker is Hidden. Incredible Creatures

Mama Hen 1 Reaction Adversary Leader When a Budding Cockatrice Clutch marks HP, you can mark a Stress to fly into Melee range of the attacker and make a “Penetrating Peck” attack against them without spending a Fear. Incredible Creatures

Mancatcher Net 2 Action Adversary Standard Make an attack against a target within Very Close 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 Finesse Roll. The Finscourge can only Restrain one target at a time. Incredible Creatures

Many as One 2 Action Adversary Leader Spend 2 Fear to activate 1d4 allies within Far range. Attacks they make while spotlighted this way deal half damage. Mike Underwood

Mask Come Back 1 Passive Adversary Ranged When the Flinger throws its mask within its range, it returns to the Flinger’s grasp afterward. Incredible Creatures

Massive 2 Passive Adversary Solo The Worm cannot be Restrained or made Vulnerable. Incredible Creatures

Massive Bite 2 Action Adversary Solo Spend a Fear to make a standard attack against all targets in Very Close range. Targets the Leviathan succeeds against lose a Hope. Incredible Creatures

Meddling 1 Action Adversary Social Spend a Fear to have the Busybody appear to harass anyone opposing their agenda. Each PC present must make a Presence Reaction Roll or mark a Stress. Mike Underwood

Menacing Howl 1 Action Adversary Standard Spend a Fear to force all targets within Close distance to make a Presence Reaction Roll or lose a Hope. Mike Underwood

Merciless Gouge 2 Action Adversary Solo Make an attack against a Vulnerable target within Very Close. Twice per scene on a success, spend 2 Fear to force the target to mark 3 HP. Armor may not be used to reduce this damage. Mike Underwood

Mind Dance 2 Action Adversary Solo 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 Flickerfly learns one of the target’s fears. DH Core

Minion (3) 1 Passive Adversary Minion The Amphiptere is defeated when they take any damage. For every 3 damage a PC deals to the Amphiptere, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against. Incredible Creatures

Minion (3) 1 Passive Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Minion (3) 1 Passive Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Minion (3) 1 Passive Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Minion (3) 1 Passive Adversary Minion The Weejit is defeated when they take any damage. For every 3 damage a PC deals to a Weejit, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against. Incredible Creatures

Minion (4) 1 Passive Adversary Minion The Swordsman is defeated when they take any damage. For every 4 damage a PC deals to the Swordsman, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against. RMR

Minion (4) 1 Passive Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Minion (4) 1 Passive Adversary Minion The Toy is defeated when they take any damage. For every 4 damage a PC deals to the Toy, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against. Incredible Creatures

Minion (4) 1 Passive Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Minion (4) 1 Passive Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Minion (4) 1 Passive Adversary Minion The Toad is defeated when they take any damage. For every 4 damage a PC deals to the Toad, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against. Wondrous Environments

Minion (5) 1 Passive Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Minion (5) 2 Passive Adversary Minion The Reefwatcher is defeated when they take any damage. For every 5 damage a PC deals to the Reefwatcher, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against. Incredible Creatures

Minion (5) 2 Passive Adversary Minion The Shadowspawn is defeated when they take any damage. For every 5 damage the PC deals to the Shadowspawn, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against. Incredible Creatures

Minion (6) 2 Passive Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Minion (6) 2 Passive Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Minion (6) 2 Passive Adversary Minion The Gardener is defeated when they take any damage. For every 6 damage a PC deals to the Gardener, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against. Incredible Creatures

Minion (6) 2 Passive Adversary Minion The Puppet is defeated when they take any damage. For every 6 damage a PC deals to the Puppet, defeat an additional Minion within range the attack would succeed against. Incredible Creatures

Minion (6) 2 Passive Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Minion (7) 2 Passive Adversary Minion 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. DH Core

Minor Outrage 1 Reaction Environment Social When a PC’s actions cause a direct disruption to a temple service or disrespect a temple official, the GM can spend a Fear to have a Bladed Guard or a Sellsword approach from an adjacent chamber and demand that the party cease their actions. Fresh Cut Grass

Mirage 2 Action Environment Traversal Spend a Fear to create a mirage on the horizon. Each PC must make an Instinct Reaction Roll to identify the mirage as fake. On a failure, a PC can take a Hope if they insist that the mirage is real and add one to the Progress Countdown as they take the group off-course to confirm. What form does the mirage take? Is it a fake oasis, a friendly traveling party, a hated foe, or something else? Mike Underwood

Mockery 1 Action Adversary Social 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. DH Core

Mockery 1 Action Adversary Social Mark a Stress to say something mocking and force a target within Close range to make a Presence Reaction Roll (15) to see if they can save face. On a failure, the target must mark 2 Stress and has disadvantage until the scene ends. RMR

Mockery 2 Action Adversary Social Mark a Stress to say something mocking and force a target within Close range to make a Presence Reaction Roll (18) to see if they can save face. On a failure, the target must mark 2 Stress and has disadvantage until the scene ends. RMR

Momentum 1 Reaction Adversary Solo When the Demon makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. DH Core

Momentum 1 Reaction Adversary Bruiser When the Urstrix makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. Incredible Creatures

Momentum 1 Reaction Adversary Leader When the Head Guard makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. DH Core

Momentum 1 Reaction Adversary Leader When the Captain makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. DH Core

Momentum 1 Reaction Adversary Bruiser When the Scorpion makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. DH Core

Momentum 1 Reaction Adversary Leader When the Spellblade makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. DH Core

Momentum 1 Reaction Adversary Bruiser When the Bear makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. DH Core

Momentum 1 Reaction Adversary Solo When the Elemental makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. DH Core

Momentum 1 Reaction Adversary Bruiser When the Weaponmaster makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. DH Core

Momentum 1 Reaction Adversary Leader When the Spellblade makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. RMR

Momentum 1 Reaction Adversary Leader When the Dryad makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. DH Core

Momentum 1 Reaction Adversary Leader When the Lieutenant makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. DH Core

Momentum 2 Reaction Adversary Leader When the Assassin makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. DH Core

Momentum 2 Reaction Adversary Skulk When the Stonewraith makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. DH Core

Momentum 2 Reaction Adversary Horde When the Pack makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. DH Core

Momentum 2 Reaction Adversary Leader When the Head Guard makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. RMR

Momentum 2 Reaction Adversary Solo When the Gorgon makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. DH Core

Momentum 2 Reaction Adversary Leader When the Captain makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. DH Core

Momentum 2 Reaction Adversary Bruiser When the Brawler makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. DH Core

Momentum 2 Reaction Adversary Leader When the Captain makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. RMR

Momentum 2 Reaction Adversary Leader When the Shadowknife makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. Incredible Creatures

Momentum 2 Reaction Adversary Solo When the Horror makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. Incredible Creatures

Momentum 2 Reaction Adversary Solo When this adversary makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. Mike Underwood

Momentum 2 Reaction Adversary Bruiser When the Titan makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. Incredible Creatures

Momentum 2 Reaction Adversary Leader When the Spellblade makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear. RMR

Momentum 3 Reaction Adversary Leader When this adversary makes a successful attack against a PC, gain a Fear. Mike Underwood

More Join In 1 Action Adversary Horde Mark a Stress to clear a HP on the Townsfolk as more people are possessed and join the crowd. Mike Underwood

More Where That Came From 1 Action Adversary Leader Summon three Jagged Knife Lackeys, who appear at Far range. DH Core

Mother's Guidance 2 Reaction Adversary Leader When the Broodmother makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear and an ally within Close range can make a standard attack against a target within their range. Incredible Creatures

Mount 1 Passive Adversary Support A creature that is riding the Hippogriff can cause the Hippogriff to mark a Stress to move to a Far range when they act. Incredible Creatures

Mounted Duo 1 Passive Adversary Standard The Wolfrider can move up to a Far range as part of their action. If they move at least a Close distance before making an attack, they gain advantage on the attack. Mike Underwood

Move as a Unit 1 Action Adversary Leader Spend 2 Fear to spotlight up to five allies within Far range. RMR

Move as a Unit 1 Action Adversary Leader Spend 2 Fear to spotlight up to five allies within Far range. DH Core

Move as a Unit 2 Action Adversary Leader Spend 2 Fear to spotlight up to five allies within Far range. RMR

My Land, My Rules 1 Passive Adversary Social All social actions made against the Noble on their land have disadvantage. DH Core

My Master Is Not Without Mercy 3 Reaction Adversary Social Any target that pledges loyalty or surrenders pro-actively becomes Suborned. A Suborned target cannot clear Stress but is granted a reprieve from the worst of the oncoming conquest. A target can clear Suborned by taking dangerous action against the Herald’s master. Mike Underwood

Nimble Tumblers 1 Passive Adversary Support Mark a Stress to move up to Far range instead of Close range before taking an action. Incredible Creatures

No Escape Here 2 Action Environment Exploration Spend a Fear to cause an earthquake that collapses a tunnel or send the remains of a sunken ship crashing down on the PC heads. This could cause the party to split up or have to take a more dangerous route. Did any of the PCs get caught in the falling debris? What alternative ways might there be out of this place? Incredible Creatures

None Shall Stand in My Way 4 Action Adversary Leader Spend 2 Fear to activate God-King and up to 2d4 allies. Mike Underwood

No Place to Hide 2 Passive Environment Traversal The punishing sun makes taking downtime during the day impossible unless the PCs find meaningful cover from the heat. What dangers lurk in the night while the party rests? Do they travel at night as well, or just rest and plan for the next day? Mike Underwood

No Quarter 1 Action Adversary Leader 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. DH Core

No Quarter 2 Action Adversary Leader 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. RMR

Not in Control 1 Passive Adversary Horde When attacking the Townsfolk, PCs must mark a Stress or take disadvantage on their attacks. When the Townsfolk are defeated, the possession ends. Mike Underwood

Now it's War (Phase Change) 2 Reaction Adversary Social When the Agent marks their last Stress, replace them with the Apostels of Preservation Assassin RMR

Oasis 2 Reaction Environment Traversal If a PC rolls at least a 19 or higher (or a critical) on a roll to navigate within the environment, they locate an oasis. Each PC immediately gains a Hope. Additionally, while in the oasis the PCs may take downtime during the day despite the No Place to Hide feature. What makes this oasis so hard to find? Is anyone else present when you arrive? Has someone tried to seize this site by force? Mike Underwood

Offer Alternatives 2 Reaction Adversary Leader When a target within Close range rolls a failure with Hope, mark a Stress to offer them another solution to the challenge they face. If the target changes their mind and takes the offer, they gain 2 Hope. Mike Underwood

One with the Elements 2 Passive Adversary Ranged The Drakona is resistant to damage from elemental sources. Archibald’s Almanac of Adversaries

Only Bones 1 Passive Adversary Standard The Warrior is resistant to physical damage. DH Core

On My Signal 1 Reaction Adversary Leader Countdown (5). When the Head Guard is in the spotlight for the first 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. DH Core

On My Signal 2 Reaction Adversary Leader Countdown (5). When the Head Guard is in the spotlight for the first 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. RMR

Open The Door

Passive

Environment

Event

PCs can open the door in anyway they see fit, normally by lockpicking it (Finesse) or kicking it open (Strength).

Critical Success: The door is opened and the players find what they seek.
Success with Hope: The door is opened.
Success with Fear: The door is opened but the effort involved causes the PC Mark a Stress.
Failure with Hope: The door remains closed with no consequences.
Failure with Fear: The PC realises this door is unopenable in that fashion and must find another way through.

Bonus Reaction

Ophidian Charm 1 Passive Adversary Solo (2 tokens). When a PC makes an attack against the Experiment within Melee range they must roll a d6. On a 3 or lower, the creature has disadvantage on their next attack roll and must mark a Stress. Incredible Creatures

Opportunist 1 Passive Adversary Ranged When two or more adversaries are within Very Close range of a creature, all damage the Archer deals to that creature is doubled. DH Core

Opportunist 2 Passive Adversary Skulk When the Wolf succeeds on an attack that has advantage, the target also marks a Stress. Incredible Creatures

Opportunists 1 Action Environment Traversal Spend a Fear to summon a group of adversaries equal to the default battle points budget for the party. You may spend an additional Fear to increase the battle point budget by 2, or force the PC with the highest Instinct to make an Instinct Reaction Roll to sense the attackers as they approach. On a failure, the PCs are caught unawares and an adversary immediately takes the spotlight. How many other travelers have these adversaries accosted? What favorable terrain assists the foe’s attack? Why didn’t the PCs notice the adversary as they approach? Mike Underwood

Opportunity Attack 2 Reaction Adversary Skulk When an ally deals damage to a target within Close range of the Consort, mark a Stress to move into Melee range of the target and add 2d12 to the damage roll. Incredible Creatures

Our Master’s Will 2 Reaction Adversary Leader When you spotlight an ally within Far range, mark a Stress to gain a Fear. DH Core

Outgrown and Discarded 1 Action Adversary Leader Spend a Fear to emanate a wave of loss and sadness from the Dolliglop. Each target within Far range must make an Instinct or Presence Reaction Roll. On a failure, the target vividly recalls a memory of a lost toy or keepsake and they have disadvantage on all action rolls until they roll with Hope. Targets who succeed mark a Stress.
Describe a toy your character either lost or was forced to part with in their childhood. Incredible Creatures

Out of Nowhere 2 Passive Adversary Skulk The Assassin has advantage on attacks if they are Hidden. DH Core

Out of Nowhere 2 Passive Adversary Skulk The Assassin has advantage on attacks if they are Hidden. RMR

Outta My Way! 2 Action Adversary Bruiser Spend a Fear to make an attack against all targets within Close range. Targets the Bodyguard succeeds against take 2d12+6 physical damage and are knocked back to Far range. Incredible Creatures

Overcharge 2 Reaction Adversary Solo 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. DH Core

Overload 1 Reaction Adversary Solo 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. DH Core

Overwhelm 1 Reaction Adversary Horde When the Zombies mark HP from an attack within Melee range, you can mark a Stress to make a standard attack against the attacker. DH Core

Overwhelm 2 Passive Adversary Standard When a target the Experiment attacks has other adversaries within Very Close range, the Experiment deals double damage. DH Core

Overwhelming Force 1 Passive Adversary Bruiser Targets who mark HP from the Bear’s standard attack are knocked back to Very Close range. DH Core

Pack Leader 1 Action Adversary Leader Spend 2 Fear to spotlight the Huntmaster and up to 2d4 allies with Far range. Mike Underwood

Pack Protector 1 Reaction Adversary Bruiser When an ally within Very Close range would take damage, mark a Stress to move the Mastiff into melee with the ally and take the damage instead. Mike Underwood

Pack Tactics 1 Passive Adversary Skulk 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. DH Core

Pack Tactics 1 Passive Adversary Standard 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. DH Core

Pain is an Illusion 2 Passive Adversary Leader The Necromancer has resistance to physical damage. Mike Underwood

Paladin Smite 1 Action Adversary Leader Mark a Stress to add 1D6 to the Novice Paladins standard attack damage roll. You can do this after the original attack roll has been made. Bonus Reaction

Palytoxin Strike 2 Action Adversary Skulk Make a standard attack. On a success, spend a Fear to make the attack do direct magic damage instead. If the Shoalstalker is Hidden they can mark a Stress to activate this feature instead. Incredible Creatures

Paralytic Venom 2 Action Adversary Ranged Spend a Fear to make an attack against a target within Far range. On a success, the target takes 2d8+6 direct physical damage and is Vulnerable until the end of the scene. Incredible Creatures

Paralyzing Shock 2 Action Adversary Horde 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. DH Core

Patch Up 1 Action Adversary Support Mark a Stress and pick a skeleton ally within Very Close range. Clear up to 2 HP on that ally. Mike Underwood

Patient Hunter 1 Action Environment Traversal Spend a Fear to summon a Glass Snake within Close range of a chosen PC. The Snake appears in or near the river and immediately takes the spotlight to use their “Spinning Serpent” action. What treasures does the beast have in their burrow? What travelers have already fallen victim to this predator? DH Core

Patrols 2 Reaction Environment Exploration Countdown (5). When the PCs enter the scene activate the countdown. When it triggers, have the triggering PC make a fate roll with their Fear die. The number is how many BP you have to spend on an encounter using the Naga in the Potential Adversaries section. Spend a Fear to restart the countdown. Are the adversaries actively looking for the party? Do they catch the PCs off guard? Incredible Creatures

Pay the Price 1 Passive Adversary Leader When a PC spends Hope within Far range of the Dolliglop, you gain a Fear. Incredible Creatures

Peerless Disguise 4 Reaction Adversary Skulk When a PC rolls with Fear, spend 2 Fear to reveal that an NPC or adversary in the scene is actually the Assassin. They immediately take the spotlight, gaining advantage on their attack unless the target succeeds on an Instinct Reaction Roll. Mike Underwood

Penetrating Peck 1 Action Adversary Leader Make a standard attack against a target. On a success, spend a Fear to force the target to mark an Armor Slot without receiving its benefits (they can still use armor to reduce the damage). If they have an Arborization Countdown, tick it down by 1. If they can’t mark an Armor Slot, they must mark an additional HP. Incredible Creatures

Petrifying Gaze 2 Reaction Adversary Solo 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 Petrification 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 petrification countdowns end. DH Core

Pick Off the Straggler 2 Action Adversary Skulk 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. DH Core

Pick Your Target 2 Action Adversary Ranged 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. DH Core

Pierce Weakness 4 Passive Adversary Skulk The Assassin does not lose Hidden by moving to make an attack. When Hallowed Assassin succeeds on an attack where they had advantage, they deal direct damage. Mike Underwood

Piercing Screech 1 Reaction Adversary Bruiser When the Urstrix takes Major or greater damage, spend a Fear to let out a furious hoot. All targets within Close range must mark 1d4 Stress and the Urstrix becomes Hidden until their next attack or a PC succeeds on an Instinct Roll (14) to find them. Incredible Creatures

Pinning Strike 2 Action Adversary Leader 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. DH Core

Pitch Black 1 Passive Environment Traversal There is no light, natural or otherwise, in these underground mining tunnels. Ask the PCs what they use for light or how they otherwise find their way in the dark. PCs without a reliable source of light make action and reaction rolls with disadvantage. What fuel does the party’s light source use, and how long will it last? What unwanted attention does the light attract? Hope and Fear

Pitch Black 2 Passive Environment Traversal There is no light, natural or otherwise, in these underground mining tunnels. Ask the PCs what they use for light or how they otherwise find their way in the dark. PCs without a reliable source of light make action and reaction rolls with disadvantage. What fuel does the party’s light source use, and how long will it last? What unwanted attention does the light attract? RMR

Plant the Evidence 1 Action Adversary Social Spend a Fear and plant incriminating evidence on a target within Melee range of the Trickster. Activate a Countdown (2). When triggered, the evidence is spotted and alarms are raised. Incredible Creatures

Play Keep-away 1 Reaction Adversary Skulk When a PC moves into melee range with the Hound, they can mark a Stress to move up to a Close distance. Mike Underwood

Plume of Flame 1 Action Environment Event Spend a Fear to have a plume of flame burst within the environment. Every PC within Very Close of the burst must make an Agility Reaction Roll or take 2d10+2 phy damage and mark a Stress. On a success, targets still mark a Stress. Where does the flame burst come from? What is destroyed in the process? Mike Underwood

Poison Barbs 1 Passive Adversary Ranged When the Manticore makes an attack with “Poison Sting” or “Barb Fling” you can spend a Fear to add 1d6 bonus to the damage roll and Poison the target until their next rest or they succeed on a Knowledge Roll (15). 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. Incredible Creatures

Poison Sting 1 Action Adversary Ranged Make an attack against a target within Very Close range. On a success, the target takes 1d6+4 physical damage. If they mark HP, they lose a Hope. Incredible Creatures

Powerful Build 2 Passive Adversary Leader When the Jötunn takes physical damage, reduce the threshold by one. Magical damage that uses fire does double damage. Incredible Creatures

Powerful Gust 2 Action Adversary Support Mark a Stress to force all targets within Close range to make a Strength Reaction Roll or be knocked back to a Far range. If they collide with anything, they suffer 1d6 phy damage. Mike Underwood

Powerful Kick 1 Reaction Adversary Solo (2 tokens). When the Experiment takes Major or greater damage, mark a Stress to make an attack against a target within Melee range. On a success, the target takes 1d12+2 physical damage and is knocked back to Far range. Incredible Creatures

Practiced Manipulator 1 Passive Adversary Social Up to three times per scene, the Busybody may utilize an experience without spending Fear. Mike Underwood

Precise Aim 1 Passive Adversary Ranged When the Novice Bow User is in Close range from the target of its attack, it gets a +1 bonus to both ATK and damage. Bonus Reaction

Preferential Treatment 1 Passive Adversary Social 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. DH Core

Protective 1 Reaction Adversary Support A creature riding the Hippogriff can mark a Stress to add a +2 to their Difficulty (Or evasion if a PC) when targeted by an attack. If the attack would still be successful, the Hippogriff takes the damage instead. Incredible Creatures

Protective 2 Passive Adversary Minion If the target of a “Group Attack” is within Close range of crops tended by a Gardener, they have advantage on their attack roll. Incredible Creatures

Psalm of Inevitability 3 Reaction Adversary Leader When a PC within Close range of the Priest fails a roll, they must mark a Stress. Mike Underwood

Psychic Shuﬄe 3 Reaction Environment Traversal When the PCs take a long rest you can spend a Fear to swap their psyches. Collect all the players’ character sheets, then shuﬄe and randomly redistribute them. Each character sheet comes with that PC’s Domain cards and player aids. A PC can regain their psyche with a successful Knowledge Roll, at which point they trade sheets with the player who has their original character sheet. How does it feel being in someone else’s skin? If you could choose to stay like them in one way what would it be? The Void

Pull the Puppet Strings 2 Passive Adversary Minion A Body Snatcher can control a Puppet from up a Very Far range away. It can communicate simple statements and move in a convincing manner. A creature can make an Instinct or Knowledge Roll (10) to realize the Puppet is an animated corpse. Incredible Creatures

Punishing Heat 2 Reaction Environment Traversal When a PC makes a roll to traverse the environment during the day, they must make a Strength Reaction Roll or mark a Stress and lose a Hope. Where do you most feel the heat? What do you do to try to stay cool? Are you still sweaty when the sun goes down and the temperature drops? Mike Underwood

Quicker Than She Looks 1 Action Adversary Solo Spend a Fear to move up to Far range and make a standard attack with advantage. Hope and Fear

Quicker Than She Looks 2 Action Adversary Solo Spend a Fear to move up to Far range and make a standard attack with advantage. RMR

Quick Hands 2 Action Adversary Skulk 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. DH Core

Rage of the Trees 1 Reaction Adversary Solo When the Gladeservant takes damage from an attack within Close range, you can spend a Fear to make a standard attack against the attacker at advantage. On a success, clear a Stress. Incredible Creatures

Raiders 3 Action Adversary Leader Spend a Fear to activate a Long-Term Countdown (3) and describe the Warlord’s troops preparing to head out and attack a settlement. When triggered, the raid begins. If not stopped, the raiders set fire to the buildings, steal everything of value, and you gain 1d4+1 Fear. The Warlord may only have one countdown from this feature active at a time. Mike Underwood

Rain of Fire 4 Action Adversary Solo Mark 2 Stress and pick a point within Far range. All targets within Close distance of that point must make an Agility Reaction Roll or suffer 4d20 magic damage. If more than two targets fail, gain a Fear. Mike Underwood

Rally Guards 1 Action Adversary Leader Spend 2 Fear to spotlight the Head Guard and up to 2d4 allies within Far range. DH Core

Rally Guards 2 Action Adversary Leader Spend 2 Fear to spotlight the Head Guard and up to 2d4 allies within Far range. RMR

Ramming Charge 1 Action Adversary Solo (2 tokens). Mark a Stress to charge through a group within Close range and make an attack against all targets in the Experiment’s path. Targets the Experiment succeeds against take 2d6+10 physical damage and are knocked back to Far range. Incredible Creatures

Rampage 2 Reaction Adversary Leader Countdown (Loop 1d6). When the Hunter is in the spotlight for the first 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. DH Core

Rampaging Fury 1 Reaction Adversary Solo 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. DH Core

Rampaging Fury 2 Reaction Adversary Solo When the Ogre marks 2 or more HP, they can rampage. Move the Ogre to a point within Close range and deal 3d6+4 direct physical damage to all targets in their path. RMR

Ramp Up 1 Passive Adversary Solo You must spend a Fear to spotlight the Ogre. While spotlighted, they can make their standard attack against all targets within range. DH Core

Ramp Up 1 Passive Adversary Solo You must spend a Fear to spotlight the Ogre. While spotlighted, they can make their standard attack against all targets within range. RMR

Ramp Up 2 Passive Adversary Bruiser You must spend a Fear to spotlight the Minotaur. While spotlighted, they can make their standard attack against all targets within range. DH Core

Ramp Up 2 Passive Adversary Solo You must spend a Fear to spotlight the Ogre. While spotlighted, they can make their standard attack against all targets within range. RMR

Randomized Tactics 2 Action Adversary Solo Mark a Stress and roll a d6.
The Box uses the corresponding move:
1- Mana Beam. The Box fires a searing beam. Make an attack against a target within Far range. On a success, deal 2d10+2 magic damage.
2- Fire Jets. The Box shoots into the air, spinning and releasing jets of flame. Make an attack against all targets within Close range. Targets the Box succeeds against take 2d8 physical damage.
3- 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.
4- 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.
5- 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.
6- 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. DH Core

Rapid Fire 1 Action Adversary Ranged Spend a Fear to have the Flinger make an attack against three targets within range, dealing 1d12+5 physical damage on a success. Incredible Creatures

Raptor Nest 2 Reaction Environment Traversal When the PCs enter the raptors’ hunting grounds, two Giant Eagles appear at Very Far range of a chosen PC, identifying the PCs as likely prey. How long has it been since the eagles last found prey? Do they have eggs in their nest, or unﬂedged young? DH Core

RazorSharp Terrain 3 Reaction Environment Traversal When a PC fails a roll to navigate the wasteland, they make a Finesse Reaction Roll. On a failure they cut themselves on the sharp edges of the terrain. Shards of magic crystal become embedded in their wound and slowly grow, Crystallizing them. Activate a Crystal Countdown (1) for that PC. Until they remove the condition with a successful Knowledge Roll, a Crystallizing PC ticks up their Crystal Countdown at the start of each rest, and has a penalty to their Evasion equal to its value. The countdown ends with the condition is cleared. What does the crystal look like as it grows? What does it feel like? The Void

Reaper 1 Reaction Adversary Solo 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. DH Core

Reclamate 1 Action Adversary Skulk Spend a Fear to rebuild parts of the Stalker’s animated exterior, clearing 1 HP. The Stalker can mark a Stress to take the spotlight a second time this GM turn. Incredible Creatures

Recombine 1 Reaction Adversary Standard When the Fam takes damage that doesn’t defeat it, any remaining Weejits can move up to Close range and join other Weejits, forming a different collective. Incredible Creatures

Recombine 1 Reaction Adversary Skulk When the Sneaker takes damage that doesn’t defeat it, any remaining Weejits can move up to Close range and join other Weejits, forming a different collective. Incredible Creatures

Recombine 1 Reaction Adversary Support When the Cheerleader takes damage that doesn’t defeat it, any remaining Weejits can move up to Close range and join other Weejits, forming a different collective. Incredible Creatures

Recombine 1 Reaction Adversary Solo When the Wumpus takes damage that doesn’t defeat it, any remaining Weejits can move up to Close range and join other Weejits, forming a different collective. Incredible Creatures

Recombine 1 Reaction Adversary Social When the Trickster takes damage that doesn’t defeat it, any remaining Weejits can move up to Close range and join other Weejits, forming a different collective. Incredible Creatures

Recombine 1 Reaction Adversary Ranged When the Flinger takes damage that doesn’t defeat it, any remaining Weejits can move up to Close range and join other Weejits, forming a different collective. Incredible Creatures

Recombine 1 Reaction Adversary Bruiser When the Smasher takes damage that doesn’t defeat it, any remaining Weejits can move up to Close range and join other Weejits, forming a different collective. Incredible Creatures

Recombine 1 Reaction Adversary Leader When the Brainy takes damage that doesn’t defeat it, any remaining Weejits can move up to Close range and join other Weejits, forming a different collective. Incredible Creatures

Reeling Strike 2 Action Adversary Leader Mark a Stress to make an attack against a target within Close range. On a success, the target takes 2d8+4 physical damage and is Restrained. While Restrained, the target’s Evasion is reduced by 4. They can break free with a successful Strength roll, clearing the condition. Incredible Creatures

Refresh Warding Sphere 2 Action Adversary Ranged Mark a Stress to refresh the Wizard’s “Warding Sphere” reaction. DH Core

Reinforce 2 Action Adversary Standard 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. DH Core

Reinforcements 1 Action Adversary Leader Once per scene, mark a Stress to summon a Pirate Raiders Horde, which appears at Far range. DH Core

Reinforcements 2 Action Adversary Leader Once per scene, mark a Stress to summon a Pirate Raiders Horde, which appears at Far range. RMR

Relative Strength 1 Passive Environment Event The Difficulty of this environment equals that of the adversary with the highest Difficulty. Which adversary is the least prepared? Which one is the most? DH Core

Relative Strength 1 Passive Environment Event The Difficulty of this environment equals that of the adversary with the highest Difficulty. Who cues the ambush? What makes it clear they’re in charge? DH Core

Released 2 Reaction Adversary Leader When the Eel Master is defeated, a Tier 2 animal adversary under the Eel Master’s control is immediately spotlighted and moves to a Very Far range, retreating from the battle if able. Incredible Creatures

Relentless (2) 1 Passive Adversary Solo (0 tokens). The Experiment can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Incredible Creatures

Relentless (2) 1 Passive Adversary Solo The Wumpus can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Incredible Creatures

Relentless (2) 1 Passive Adversary Solo 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. DH Core

Relentless (2) 1 Passive Adversary Solo The Champion can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. EE_Fangs_and_Felons

Relentless (2) 1 Passive Adversary Solo The Elephant can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Fly Swat - Passive Whenever the Elephant takes Minor damage, gain a Fear. EE_Fangs_and_Felons

Relentless (2) 1 Passive Adversary Solo The Construct can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. DH Core

Relentless (2) 1 Passive Adversary Solo The Elemental can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. DH Core

Relentless (2) 1 Passive Adversary Standard The Novice Sword User can be spotlighted up to two limes per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Bonus Reaction

Relentless (2) 2 Passive Adversary Standard The Competent Sword User can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. RMR

Relentless (2) 2 Passive Adversary Solo The Cockatrice can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Mike Underwood

Relentless (2) 2 Passive Adversary Solo The Abomination can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Mike Underwood

Relentless (2) 2 Passive Adversary Solo The Plurodin can be spotlighted up to 2 times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Incredible Creatures

Relentless (2) 2 Passive Adversary Solo The Dragon can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Archibald’s Almanac of Adversaries

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

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

Relentless (2) 2 Passive Adversary Solo The Leviathan can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Incredible Creatures

Relentless (2) 2 Passive Adversary Solo The Lasher can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Mike Underwood

Relentless (2) 2 Passive Adversary Leader The Body Snatcher can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Incredible Creatures

Relentless (2) 3 Passive Adversary Solo The Aberration can be spotlighted 2 times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Mike Underwood

Relentless (2) 3 Passive Adversary Leader The Warlord can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Mike Underwood

Relentless (2) 3 Passive Adversary Solo The Terror can be spotlighted 2 times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Mike Underwood

Relentless (2) 4 Passive Adversary Skulk The Assassin can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Mike Underwood

Relentless (2) 4 Passive Adversary Horde The Army can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Mike Underwood

Relentless (3) 1 Passive Adversary Solo The Queen can be spotlighted up to three times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight her. Hope and Fear

Relentless (3) 1 Passive Adversary Solo The Burrower can be spotlighted up to three times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. DH Core

Relentless (3) 2 Passive Adversary Solo The Sadist can be spotlighted up to two times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Mike Underwood

Relentless (3) 2 Passive Adversary Leader The Golem can be spotlighted up to three times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Incredible Creatures

Relentless (3) 2 Passive Adversary Solo The Worm can be spotlighted up to three times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Incredible Creatures

Relentless (3) 2 Passive Adversary Solo The Malefactor can be spotlighted up to three times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Mike Underwood

Relentless (3) 2 Passive Adversary Solo The Queen can be spotlighted up to three times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight her. RMR

Relentless (3) 2 Passive Adversary Solo The Flickerfly can be spotlighted up to three times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Peerless Accuracy - Passive: Before the Flickerfly makes an attack, roll a d6. On a result of 4 or higher, the target’s Evasion is halved against this attack. DH Core

Relentless (3) 4 Passive Adversary Leader The God-King can be spotlighted up to three times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Mike Underwood

Relentless (3) 4 Passive Adversary Solo The Archwizard can be spotlighted up to three times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Mike Underwood

Relentless Hope 2 Reaction Environment Social Once per scene, each PC can mark a Stress to turn a result with Fear into a result with Hope. What emotions or memories do you connect with when fear presses in? DH Core

Relentless (X) 2 Passive Adversary Solo The Horror can be spotlighted X times per GM turn, where X is the number of Worm tokens the Horror has. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them. Incredible Creatures

Remake Reality 1 Action Adversary Solo Spend a Fear to transform the area within Very Close range into a different biome. All targets within this area take 2d6+3 direct magic damage. DH Core

Rend Asunder 1 Action Adversary Bruiser Make a standard attack with advantage against a target the Zombie has Restrained. On a success, the attack deals direct damage. DH Core

Rending Bite 2 Passive Adversary Bruiser When the Shark makes a successful attack, the target must mark an Armor Slot without receiving its benefits (they can still use armor to reduce the damage). If they can’t mark an Armor Slot, they must mark an additional HP. DH Core

Rend Soul 1 Action Adversary Bruiser Make an attack against a target within Melee range. On a success, spend a Fear as the Mastiff bites and tears at the target’s soul, dealing 1d10+2 direct magic damage. A Shadowless target must additionally mark a Stress. Mike Underwood

Residual Elements 2 Reaction Adversary Ranged When the Drakona deals Major or greater damage, residual elements Burn the target until they’re extinguished with a successful Finesse Roll. While Burning, the PC takes 2d6 magic damage when they make an action roll. Archibald’s Almanac of Adversaries

Ricochet Shot 1 Reaction Adversary Ranged After a successful attack, you can Spend a Fear to do half the damage to another creator within very close range of the first target. Bonus Reaction

Rip and Tear 1 Reaction Adversary Bruiser 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. DH Core

Rival Party 1 Passive Environment Social Another adventuring party is here, seeking the same treasure or leads as the PCs. Which PC has a connection to one of the rival party members? Do they approach the PC first or do they wait for the PC to move? DH Core

Roaming Wanderer

Action

Environment

Traversal

Introduce an NPC that knows something about the area and can potentially direct the party. Choose from the options below, or make one of your own. If a PC can provide something that satisfies the NPC’s request, all PCs in the party gain a Hope.

An ancient troll who has become exhausted while searching for a way out
A small faerie with batlike wings whose home is riddled by woodpeckers
An animal that has the ability to speak and would like help obtaining food
A tree that has somehow retained its consciousness who wishes to be rid of their curse

Who is the NPC and what do they know about this location? Do some of these NPCs want the forest to stay?

Incredible Creatures

Rock Lob 2 Action Adversary Leader When the Golem is within Melee range of a Pile of Living Rocks, they can grab some of them and throw them. The Pile of Living Rocks marks 1 HP. Choose a point within Far range. All targets within Very Close range of that point must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll or take 2d12+6 physical damage. Incredible Creatures

Rocks Fall 2 Action Environment Exploration Spend a Fear. Unstable rock formations overhead fall down onto a point of your choice. All creatures within Very Close range of that point must make an Agility Reaction Roll. Targets who fail take 2d10+3 physical damage. Creatures who succeed take half damage instead. What could have caused these stalactites to fall? Did the debris split the party? Incredible Creatures

Rock Wall 2 Reaction Adversary Horde When an ally within Very Close range marks HP, mark a Stress to reduce the number of HP marked by 1 and you gain a Fear. Incredible Creatures

Rocky Ambush 2 Action Adversary Skulk 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. DH Core

Rolling Dunes 2 Passive Environment Traversal Travel across the desert is disorienting and exhausting. Set a Progress Countdown (8) representing the journey. Characters might roll Instinct for navigation, Knowledge to recall a route or analyze a map, Presence to bolster the spirits of the traveling party, Strength to pull a cart, etc. What landmarks let the party know they’ve gone in circles? What carrion-eaters watch the party as they languish? What insight might they gain from local animals? Mike Underwood

Rolling Fog 2 Action Adversary Support Mark a Stress to create a cloud of fog that covers a Close range. Attacks made against a target within the cloud are made with disadvantage. Mike Underwood

Rolling Thunder 1 Action Adversary Skulk Spend a Fear to roll and tumble in a straight line to a point in Far range. Every PC within Melee range of the line must make an Agility Reaction Roll. On a failure, they take 1d12+4 physical damage and mark a Stress. On a success, they take half damage. Incredible Creatures

Rotted Flora 1 Action Environment Exploration As they move through the bog, a rotten trunk collapses under a PC’s weight and sends them falling down a slope toward a pond. The PC must make an Agility Reaction Roll. On a failure they can choose to mark a Stress to catch themselves, or go splashing into the pond and sacrifice an item, or a handful of gold, that is lost in the water. What creatures live in the pond that the PC falls into? What color does the brackish water stain clothing and skin? Wondrous Environments

Rumors Abound

Passive

Environment

Social

Gossip is the fastest-traveling currency in the realm. A PC can inquire about major events by making a Presence Roll. What they learn depends on the outcome of their roll, based on the following criteria:

Critical Success: Learn about two major events. The PC can ask one follow-up question about one of the rumors and get a truthful (if not always complete) answer.
Success with Hope: Learn about two events, at least one of which is relevant to the character’s background.
Success with Fear: Learn an alarming rumor related to the character’s background.
Any Failure: The locals respond poorly to their inquiries. The PC must mark a Stress to learn one relevant rumor.

What news do the PCs have that they could pass along to curious travelers? What do the locals think about these events?

DH Core

Run Down 1 Reaction Adversary Standard When a target moves from within Very Close distance, mark a Stress to move into Melee range with them and make an attack. On a success, they take an additional 1d6 damage and become Vulnerable until they next take the spotlight. Mike Underwood

Sandstorm 2 Action Environment Traversal Spend 2 Fear to introduce a sandstorm. Call for a Group Action (with the leader probably rolling Instinct) to represent the group finding cover before the storm hits. On a failure, each PC marks 1d4+1 Stress. On a success, each PC marks a Stress. Once the Sandstorm clears, the next roll to traverse the desert is made with disadvantage due to the changed landscape. Who notices the sandstorm first? How do the PCs protect themselves from sand getting everywhere in their clothes and supplies? What is lost in the scramble to find cover? Mike Underwood

Sanguine Apotheosis (Phase Change) 2 Reaction Adversary Solo When Malefactor first spots a hostile target, activate a Countdown (4) that only advances when a PC rolls with Fear. If triggered, replace Malefactor with Abomination, who immediately takes the spotlight. Mike Underwood

Sanguine Ballista 2 Action Adversary Solo Make an attack against a target within Far range. On a success, the target takes 2d12+5 mag damage. Mike Underwood

Saw That Coming 1 Reaction Adversary Leader When an attack targets the Brainy, you can mark a Stress to increase its difficulty by 1d4 until your next GM turn. If that causes the attack to miss, the attacker loses a Hope. Incredible Creatures

Scapegoat 1 Action Adversary Social Spend a Fear and target a PC. The Social convinces a crowd or prominent individual that the target is the cause of their current conflict or misfortune. Fresh Cut Grass

Scapegoat 1 Action Adversary Social Spend a Fear and target a PC. The Courtier convinces a crowd or prominent individual that the target is the cause of their current conflict or misfortune. DH Core

Scapegoat 2 Action Adversary Social 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). DH Core

Scorched Earth 1 Action Adversary Solo Mark a Stress to choose a point within Far range. The ground within Very Close range of that point immediately bursts into flames. All creatures within this area must make an Agility Reaction Roll. Targets who fail take 2d8 magic damage from the flames. Targets who succeed take half damage. DH Core

Searing Glance 2 Reaction Adversary Social 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. DH Core

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

Shadow’s Embrace 2 Passive Adversary Skulk The Fang can climb and walk on vertical surfaces. Mark a Stress to move from one shadow to another within Far range. DH Core

Shadow Step 1 Passive Adversary Support The Howler may move from one shadow to another within Close range as if they were adjacent. Mike Underwood

Shadow Step 1 Passive Adversary Bruiser The Mastiff may move from one shadow to another within Close range as if they were adjacent. Mike Underwood

Shadow Step 1 Passive Adversary Skulk The Hound may move from one shadow to another within Close range as if they were adjacent. Mike Underwood

Shadow Trophy 1 Reaction Adversary Leader When an ally with a shadow token moves to within Melee range of the Huntmaster, the Huntmaster may mark a Stress to consume the shadow. The Shadowless character loses a Hope and you gain 2 Fear. The target can only clear Shadowless during their next rest. Mike Underwood

Shadowy Retreat 2 Reaction Adversary Support When the Sea Witch marks HP, mark a Stress to move within Close range and create a cloud of inky darkness within a Very Close area. This cloud hangs in the water for a Countdown (2). All creatures attacking a target within this area have disadvantage on attacks. Incredible Creatures

Shake Off 2 Reaction Adversary Solo When the Leviathan takes Major or greater damage from an attack within Melee range, all targets within Very Close range must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll or be pushed to Close range. Incredible Creatures

Shallow Grave 2 Action Environment Exploration Spend a Fear to manifest the ghosts of the crew to “protect” their loot. Summon a Spectral Captain and two Spectral Guardians (plus a Spectral Archer or additional Spectral Guardian for each PC beyond 3), all of whom appear at a Close range. They can move and attack through the water without issue. Is it just greed binding their spirits to the ship, a side-effect of some artifact they were transporting, or the circumstances of their deaths? How hard will it be to make them accept that they’re dead and wealth no longer means anything? Mike Underwood

Shapeshift 2 Passive Adversary Solo Mark a Stress to change between the Bookwyrm’s Drakona form and Dragon form before taking an action. When they change to the Dragon form for the first time, you gain a Fear. Archibald’s Almanac of Adversaries

Shapeshifting 2 Passive Adversary Social The spirit can assume the form of any number of humanoids, including the PCs and their loved ones, as long as they’ve seen the target in person. When the spirit interacts with a PC while posing as someone the PC knows, the PC can make an Instinct Reaction roll to realize that something is off. Mike Underwood

Shield 2 Reaction Adversary Support Once per scene, when an attack from Close range or further is made against the Dwarf or an ally within Very Close range, you can mark a Stress to create an energy shield that covers an area of Very Close range. All creatures within the shield take no damage from the attack, then the shield disappears. Archibald’s Almanac of Adversaries

Shield Wall 1 Passive Adversary Standard 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 first, and each is within Melee range of another guard in the line, the Difficulty increases by the total number of guards in that line. DH Core

Shield Wall 2 Passive Adversary Standard 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 first, and each is within Melee range of another guard in the line, the Difficulty increases by the total number of guards in that line. RMR

Shifting Sands 2 Reaction Environment Traversal After a sandstorm or downtime, reveal something that had been previously buried and covered by the sand. Do they find the ruins of a settlement that could serve as shelter? Do they find a wrecked merchant caravan with goods intact, wondering what happened to the merchants? Mike Underwood

Shredding Strikes 2 Action Adversary Bruiser Make a standard attack against a target. If any of the damage dice match, mark a Stress to roll the matching dice again and add their total to the damage. If those dice match you can mark an additional Stress to roll the dice again. Incredible Creatures

Shred Magic 2 Reaction Adversary Solo When the Lasher is the target of a spell, make a Reaction Roll (12). On a success, spend a Fear to force the spellcaster to mark a Stress or cancel the spell effect. Mike Underwood

Shroud of the Fallen 2 Action Adversary Support 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. DH Core

Sickening Aura 1 Passive Adversary Support A PC that makes an action roll within Very Close distance of the Noxious Zombie must mark a Stress. Mike Underwood

Sickening Flux 1 Action Adversary Solo 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. DH Core

Silence, Worm! 3 Action Adversary Social Mark a Stress and pick a target within Far, who must make a Presence Reaction Roll. On a failure, they become Cowed. While Cowed, they are Vulnerable and must mark a Stress any time they speak out against the Herald. The target clears Cowed on a success with Hope or during their next rest. Mike Underwood

Silent Stalker 1 Passive Adversary Bruiser If an Urstrix is Hidden when they make a successful standard attack against a target, they deal 1d20+3 physical damage instead of their standard damage. Incredible Creatures

Siphon Magic 2 Action Adversary Ranged 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. DH Core

Skewering Step 2 Action Adversary Leader The Shadowknife teleports around the battlefield like black lightning, skewering all enemies with its smoky tail. Spend 2 Fear to make an attack against all targets within Far range. Targets the Shadowknife succeed against take 2d20+2 magic damage and mark a Stress. The Shadowknife then moves within Very Close range of one of the targets of its choice. Incredible Creatures

Skittering Glide 2 Passive Adversary Skulk The Consort can climb and walk on vertical surfaces and even upside down, additionally they can mark a Stress to move up to Far range instead of Close range before taking an action. Incredible Creatures

Slimy 2 Passive Adversary Solo The Plurodin’s skin is coated in slippery mucus preventing it from being Restrained. Incredible Creatures

Slow 1 Passive Adversary Skulk 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. DH Core

Slow 1 Passive Adversary Bruiser 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. DH Core

Snarling Contempt 3 Reaction Adversary Social When a PC makes a Presence Roll against the Herald, mark a Stress to give the roll disadvantage. Mike Underwood

Sneaky 1 Passive Adversary Skulk When the Sneaker moves into Melee range of a PC, the PC must succeed on an Instinct Reaction Roll. On a failure, the Sneaker has advantage on their next attack roll against that PC. Incredible Creatures

Society of the Broken Compass 1 Passive Environment Social An adventuring society maintains a chapterhouse here, where heroes trade boasts and rumors, drink to their imagined successes, and scheme to undermine their rivals. What boasts do the adventurers here make, and which do you think are true? DH Core

Somebody Has to Do Something About This! 1 Action Adversary Social Mark a Stress to have the Busybody rile up a crowd. Activate a Consequence Countdown (5). When the countdown triggers, the crowd takes drastic, ill-advised action and you gain 1d4+1 Fear. The Busybody may only have one of these countdowns active at a time. Mike Underwood

Something Fishy

Passive

Environment

Event

When near the water, if they have a fishing rod, PCs can make an Instinct or Finesse roll to see if they catch a fish.

Critical Success: The PC gets a rare fish and a handful of gold
Success with Hope: The PC gets a rare fish.
Success with Fear: The PC gets a common fish.
Failure with Hope: The PC gets nothing and takes stress.
Failure with Fear: The PC pulls up a Glass Snake that attacks ..

A rare fish will feed the entire party, a common fish only one person.

Bonus Reaction

Spare the Righteous 2 Reaction Adversary Leader When an ally within Very Close range would mark HP, mark a Stress to allow them to mark 1 fewer HP. Mike Underwood

Spawn Shadows 2 Action Adversary Leader Mark a Stress to summon 2d4 Shadowspawn which appear in Close range. Incredible Creatures

Speak to the Land 2 Passive Adversary Support When paying the cost for environment Fear features, instead of spending Fear, the Landbreaker can mark the same number of Stress. Mike Underwood

Speedy Swimmer 2 Passive Adversary Solo While the Leviathan is swimming, mark a Stress to move up to Far range instead of Close range before taking an action. Incredible Creatures

Spellshield 1 Reaction Adversary Support When an ally within Close range would take damage, mark a Stress to reduce the severity by one threshold. Mike Underwood

Spellshield 2 Reaction Adversary Support When an ally within Close range would take damage, mark a Stress to reduce the severity by one threshold. RMR

Spike Fling 1 Action Adversary Ranged Mark a Stress to make an attack against a group of targets within Close range. On a success, the targets takes 1d6+2 physical damage. RMR

Spine Explosion 1 Reaction Adversary Ranged When the Doll marks its last HP, all creatures within Close range must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll. Targets who fail take 1d8 physical damage. RMR

Spine Storm 2 Action Adversary Solo Mark a Stress and make an attack against all targets within Far distance. Targets the attack succeeds against take 2d10+5 physical damage and become Vulnerable until their next roll with Hope. Mike Underwood

Spinning Serpent 1 Action Adversary Standard Mark a Stress to make an attack against all targets within Very Close range. Targets the Snake succeeds against take 1d6+1 physical damage. DH Core

Spirit Form 1 Action Adversary Skulk The Stalker can mark a Stress to become Hidden until their next attack. Attacks made while the Stalker is Hidden have advantage. Incredible Creatures

Spit Acid 1 Action Adversary Solo 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 benefits (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. DH Core

Spitter 1 Action Adversary Standard 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. DH Core

Spit Webs 2 Action Adversary Ranged Mark a Stress and choose a point within Far range. All targets within a Very Close range of that point must make an Agility Reaction Roll (14). Targets who fail are Restrained by a web until they break free with a successful Strength Roll. Targets who succeed are moved out of the area. Incredible Creatures

Split 1 Reaction Adversary Skulk 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. DH Core

Split 1 Reaction Adversary Skulk 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. DH Core

Spray Sand 1 Action Adversary Ranged Spend a Fear to cover all targets within Close range with fine sand. Targets must make an Agility or Instinct Reaction Roll. On a failure, the target takes 1d6+4 physical damage, marks a Stress, and is Vulnerable until they clear a Stress. On a success, they take half damage and have disadvantage on their next Action Roll. Incredible Creatures

Spreading Fire 1 Reaction Environment Event (Environment Change): When a fire breaks out, activate a Countdown (Decreasing Loop - 3) that ticks down on each roll with Fear. Each time the countdown triggers, the fire grows by one range band (Melee to Very Close, Very Close to Close, etc.). When the countdown re-sets to 0, the fire has spread to the point where it threatens the entire town - introduce the Raging Fire environment and immediately activate the Flame Plume feature. What catches fire? Who is around to see it? What lives and precious items are threatened by the blaze? Mike Underwood

Spreading Madness 2 Passive Adversary Skulk Targets who mark HP from the Dwarf’s attacks must also mark a Stress. If they have marked all Stress, the target becomes Maddened until they clear all marked Stress. While Maddened they can only take short rest downtime moves during a long rest and they develop a flaw such as a compulsion, obsession, or phobia. Archibald’s Almanac of Adversaries

Stabby 1 Action Adversary Skulk Spend a Fear to make an attack against up to three targets within Very Close range. Targets the Sneaker succeeds against take 1d10+4 physical damage and must mark a Stress. Incredible Creatures

Static Shock 2 Reaction Adversary Support When Storm Mage takes damage from an attacker within Very Close range, the attacker must mark a Stress. Mike Underwood

Stay Close 1 Passive Adversary Leader Any ally within close range of the Novice Paladin gets a +1 to their difficulty. Bonus Reaction

Sticky Fingers 1 Action Environment Social A thief tries to steal something from a PC. The PC must succeed on an Instinct Roll to notice the thief or lose an item of the GM’s choice as the thief escapes to a Close distance. To retrieve the stolen item, the PCs must complete a Progress Countdown (6) to chase down the thief before the thief completes a Consequence Countdown (4) and escapes to their hideout. What drove this person to pickpocketing? Where is the thief’s hideout and how has it avoided notice? DH Core

Sticky Fingers 2 Passive Adversary Leader The Body Snatcher can climb and walk on vertical surfaces. Mark a Stress when making a standard attack to temporarily Restrain a target. Incredible Creatures

Sting of Creeping Death 2 Action Adversary Support Mark a Stress to make an attack against a target within Close range. On a success, the target takes 2d6 magic damage. If a target marks HP from this attack they become Overwhelmed with dread as visions of their death flood their mind until they break free by rolling a success with Hope. While the target is Overwhelmed they cannot mark an Armor Slot to reduce damage. Incredible Creatures

Stomp 1 Action Adversary Bruiser Spend a Fear to slam the ground with the Drake’s powerful legs, creating a shockwave. All targets within Close range must make a Strength or Agility Reaction Roll. On a failure, they take 1d10 magic damage and are Vulnerable until they clear a Stress. On a success they take half damage. Incredible Creatures

Stone’s Throw 1 Action Adversary Solo Mark a Stress to throw a heavy object at a point within Far range. All targets within a Very Close range of that point must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll. Targets who fail take 3d6 physical damage. Incredible Creatures

Stonestrider 2 Passive Adversary Skulk 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. DH Core

Stormrider 2 Passive Adversary Support Storm Mage hovers a few feet off the ground and can fly up to a Close range when they take the spotlight. They gain advantage on Reaction Rolls related to being knocked back or knocked down. Mike Underwood

Strength in Numbers 2 Passive Adversary Leader When the Eel Master is spotlighted, you can also spotlight a Tier 2 animal adversary currently under their control. Incredible Creatures

Strike as One 2 Action Adversary Leader Mark a Stress to spotlight a number of other Assassins equal to the Assassin’s unmarked Stress. DH Core

Stygian Waters 1 Reaction Environment Exploration When one of the PCs looks into an undisturbed surface of water, they must succeed on a Presence Reaction Roll or become Frightened until they roll a success with Hope. A Frightened PC replaces their Hope Die with a d10. What horrifying visions do you witness in the still waters? What act or memory breaks you out of your fear? Wondrous Environments

Summoning Ritual 2 Reaction Adversary Leader Countdown (6). When the Secret-Keeper is in the spotlight for the first time, activate the countdown. When they mark HP, tick up this countdown by the number of HP marked. When it triggers, summon a Minor Demon who appears at Close range. DH Core

Sunken Mysteries 2 Passive Environment Exploration Since most of the ship is under water, PCs will need to swim and dive to investigate the wreck site. Characters may make an Instinct Roll to investigate. The more mundane details of the ships fate and its cargo can be found with a normal roll, but the deeper secrets require an Agility Roll to swim far enough to be able to find the greater secrets of the ship.
On a success, roll 1d4 ( 1d4+2 if they rolled 18 or above or succeeded while searching the deeper places of the ship) to determine what they find:
1.Two handfuls of gold
2.A bag of gold and a consumable (roll 1d12 on the consumables table)
3.Two consumables (roll 1d12 twice on the consumables table)
4.A notable item (roll 2d12 on the loot table)
5.A partial map to a hidden location.
6.A significant item (roll 2d12+20 on the loot table), but it’s very recognizable and someone very dangerous wants it. What caused this ship to wreck? What secrets died with the crew? Did anyone survive? Do the ghosts of the crew haunt the wreck, protecting their treasure? Mike Underwood

Sunsear Arrows 2 Passive Adversary Solo 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. DH Core

Suppressing Blast 1 Action Adversary Leader 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. DH Core

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

Suppressing Fire 2 Action Adversary Horde 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. DH Core

Surge Action 1 Action Adversary Standard Mark a Stress to clear one HP. Bonus Reaction

Surge Action 2 Action Adversary Standard Mark a Stress to clear one HP. RMR

Surprise! 1 Action Environment Event The ambushers reveal themselves to the party, you gain 2 Fear, and the spotlight immediately shifts to one of the ambushing adversaries. What do the ambushers want from the party? How do their tactics in the ambush reﬂect that? DH Core

Surprise Slam 1 Reaction Adversary Skulk If a PC moves within Very Close range of the Elemental while it is Hidden, it can move and make a standard attack with advantage against that PC. Incredible Creatures

Swallow Whole 2 Action Adversary Solo Spend a Fear to force up to three targets Restrained by the Worm to make Strength Reaction Rolls. On a failure, the targets take 2d10+5 physical damage and are Swallowed by the Worm. While Swallowed a target has an Eaten Countdown (4). It ticks down each time a PC within Far range rolls with Fear. When it triggers the target makes a death move. Incredible Creatures

Swashbuckler 1 Passive Adversary Bruiser When the Tough marks 2 or fewer HP from an attack within Melee range, the attacker must mark a Stress. DH Core

Swashbuckler 1 Passive Adversary Leader When the Captain marks 2 or fewer HP from an attack within Melee range, the attacker must mark a Stress. DH Core

Swashbuckler 1 Passive Adversary Horde When the Raiders mark 2 or fewer HP from an attack within Melee range, the attacker must mark a Stress. DH Core

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

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

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

Sweeping Strike 2 Action Adversary Leader Mark a Stress to make an attack against all targets in Very Close range. Targets the Jötunn succeeds against take 2d10+3 physical damage. A Frostbitten target takes direct damage. Incredible Creatures

Swirling Darkness 3 Action Adversary Solo Spend a Fear and pick a point within Close. Until the end of the scene or dispelled by completing a Progress Countdown (4), no light can penetrate an area with a radius of a Close range from that point. Mike Underwood

Tactician 1 Action Adversary Leader When you spotlight the Lieutenant, mark a Stress to also spotlight two allies within Close range. DH Core

Tag and Tail 1 Action Adversary Support Make an attack against a target within Far range. On a success, mark a Stress to make the target Tagged. The Arcanist always knows the direction and distance of a Tagged target within a Very Far range. The Arcanist may only have one target Tagged at a time. Mike Underwood

Tag and Tail 2 Action Adversary Support Make an attack against a target within Far range. On a success, mark a Stress to make the target Tagged. The Arcanist always knows the direction and distance of a Tagged target within a Very Far range. The Arcanist may only have one target Tagged at a time. RMR

Tail Whip 2 Action Adversary Bruiser Spend a Fear to swing the Titan’s tail around them within Very Close range. Make an attack against all targets in the area. Targets the Titan succeeds against take 3d6+5 physical damage. All targets that are underwater are knocked back to Far range and mark a Stress. Incredible Creatures

Take Off 2 Action Adversary Skulk 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 battlefield while holding them. DH Core

Talon Ascent 1 Reaction Adversary Skulk When a target that the Griffon has Restrained fails to break free, mark a Stress to move to a point within Far range while holding them. Incredible Creatures

Telepathically Communicate 1 Action Adversary Social Telepathically communicate to targets within Close range. Can mimic the voices of other individuals of whom it has heard speaking. RMR

Terrifying 1 Reaction Adversary Solo When a PC fails an attack roll against the Queen, you gain a Fear. Hope and Fear

Terrifying 1 Passive Adversary Bruiser When the Knight makes a successful attack, all PCs within Close range lose a Hope and you gain a Fear. DH Core

Terrifying 2 Passive Adversary Solo When the Sadist makes a successful attack, all PCs within Close range lose a Hope and you gain a Fear. Mike Underwood

Terrifying 2 Passive Adversary Leader When the Hunter makes a successful attack, all PCs within Far range lose a Hope and you gain a Fear. DH Core

Terrifying 2 Passive Adversary Solo When the Cockatrice makes a successful attack, all PCs within Close range lose a Hope and you gain a Fear. Mike Underwood

Terrifying 2 Passive Adversary Bruiser When the Shark makes a successful attack, all PCs within Far range lose a Hope and you gain a Fear. DH Core

Terrifying 2 Reaction Adversary Solo When a PC fails an attack roll against the Queen, you gain a Fear. RMR

Terrifying 3 Passive Adversary Solo When the Terror makes a successful attack, all PCs within Far range lose a Hope and you gain a Fear. Mike Underwood

Terrifying 3 Passive Adversary Leader When the Warlord makes a successful attack, all PCs within Close range lose a Hope and you gain a Fear. Mike Underwood

Terrifying 3 Passive Adversary Solo When the Killer makes a successful attack, all PCs within Close range lose a Hope and you gain a Fear. Mike Underwood

Terrifying 4 Passive Adversary Leader When the God-King makes a successful attack, all PCs within Far range lose a Hope and you gain a Fear. Mike Underwood

Terrifying Roar 1 Action Adversary Solo (1 token). Once per scene, mark a Stress to roar loudly, intimidating all foes nearby. All targets within Close range must succeed on a Presence Reaction Roll. Targets who fail are Shaken until they roll with Hope. While Shaken, a target’s Hope die is reduced to a d10. Incredible Creatures

The Best Muscle Money Can Buy 2 Action Adversary Social Once per scene, mark a Stress to summon 1d4+1 Tier 1 adversaries, who appear at Far range, to enforce the Baron’s will. DH Core

The Big Reveal 2 Reaction Adversary Social When a character opens up to the spirit or when it would be most heartbreaking, spend a Fear as the spirit drops their transformation and reveals that they were never the character the PC thought. The PC must make a Presence Reaction Roll or mark 1d4 Stress. The Spirit clears a number of Stress equal to the number marked. Mike Underwood

The Collapse 1 Reaction Environment Traversal When the bridge falls, any PCs still on it must make an Agility Reaction roll to leap to the other side safely. On a failure they and their allies can make one final Action roll to avoid the fall. Bonus Reaction

The Confusing Trail 1 Passive Environment Traversal All Instinct checks are made with disadvantage due to the disorienting nature of the woods. Bonus Reaction

The Crossing 1 Passive Environment Traversal If two or more PCs step on to the bridge, a Countdown (6) is triggered. Every time a PC moves on the bridge, the countdown ticks down. Bonus Reaction

The Emperor’s Clothes 1 Passive Adversary Social Despite the Trickster’s blatantly poor disguise, Instinct rolls to see through it are made with disadvantage. Incredible Creatures

The Heart of the Dungeon 2 Passive Environment Exploration The dungeon conceals a great horde of wealth, an important captive, a magical artifact, or something else of note. Choose or roll to determine what the dungeon is ultimately protecting: 1d4 Roll Type of Treasure
Description
1 Treasure Horde
1d4+2 bags of gold and/or 3 uncommon items ( 2d12 on gear or consumable chart)
2 Captive
Kidnapped, captured, to be ransomed, or just imprisoned, the ruler of this dungeon has taken measures to ensure this captive will not escape. Their bonds require a Progress Countdown (4) to break/undo.
3 Magical Laboratory
The ruler of this dungeon is conducting magical experimentation. A PC can make a Knowledge Roll to analyze the experiments and deduce what the ruler is trying to accomplish. On a failure, a PC might trigger magical protections or mishaps.
4 Villain’s Lair
Introduce a Leader or Solo adversary. You’ve intruded upon their domain for the last time. How is this room protected? Is it marked/clearly important or unassuming? Is it tucked away in a corner of the dungeon or barred behind several rooms of traps and adversaries? What precautions will keep the ruler’s treasures from escaping? Mike Underwood

The Mighty Jungle 2 Action Environment Exploration Spend a Fear to have the noises of the Jungle become maddening. All PCs must succeed on a Presence or Knowledge Reaction Roll or mark a Stress. What noises can they identify? What stressful memories do the sounds make you recall? Fangs & Felons

The Runaround 1 Passive Adversary Social When a PC rolls a 14 or lower on a Presence Roll made against the Merchant, they must mark a Stress. DH Core

The Subtle Blade 2 Reaction Adversary Leader 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. DH Core

The Summoning 2 Reaction Environment Event Countdown (6). When the PCs enter the scene or the cult begins the ritual to summon a demon, activate the countdown. Designate one adversary to lead the ritual. The countdown ticks down when a PC rolls with Fear. When it triggers, summon a Minor Demon within Very Close range of the ritual’s leader. If the leader is defeated, the countdown ends with no effect as the ritual fails. What will the cult do with this leashed demon if they succeed? What will they try to summon next? DH Core

Thicket Sprout 1 Reaction Adversary Horde When the Clutch have marked half or more of their HP, mark a Stress to create a bramble thicket around the Clutch in a Very Close range. All targets within the area must make a Finesse Reaction Roll (12). Targets who fail take 2d8 physical damage and are temporarily Restrained. Targets who succeed take half damage and are knocked out of the area. The Clutch can move through this area unimpeded and has a +3 bonus to its Difficulty while in the bramble thicket. Incredible Creatures

Thieves’ Cant 2 Passive Environment Social Members of the guild speak in a specific coded language of double and triple-meanings. Any PCs without an appropriate background or experience take disadvantage on any roll to understand or communicate using thieves’ cant. How do the thieves conceal their intents? What metaphors, similes, alliterations, or other linguistic devices do they use to communicate their secret intent? Do they know the area better than you, or have some other advantage? What do you fear they’ll do if they get away? Mike Underwood

Thorn Charge 1 Reaction Adversary Bruiser When the Prickleboar takes Severe damage, move them in a straight line to a point within Far range and make an attack against all targets in their path. Targets the Prickleboar succeeds against take 1d10+1 physical damage. You can spend a Fear to activate this reaction when the Prickleboar takes Major damage instead. Incredible Creatures

Thorny Cage 1 Action Adversary Leader 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. DH Core

Thought Muddler 2 Action Adversary Support Make a standard attack against a target within Far range. On a success, mark a Stress to make the target forget an Experience of the GM’s choice until the end of the scene. The Sea Witch gains a damage bonus equal to the bonus of the Experience. Incredible Creatures

Thrash 2 Reaction Adversary Solo Countdown (Loop 1d8). When the Worm is in the spotlight for the first time, activate the countdown. When it triggers, the Worm thrashes about wildly. All targets Swallowed by the Worm must make Strength Reaction Rolls. Targets who fail take 2d8+6 physical damage. Targets who succeed take half damage. Any target in the scene that is not Swallowed must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll or take 2d10+10 physical damage. Incredible Creatures

Thunderstrike 2 Action Environment Event Spend a Fear to pick a point within the storm. All targets within Very Close range of that point must succeed on an Agility Reaction Roll or take 2d12+2 physical damage. A creature wearing metal armor has disadvantage on the roll. Is it a natural storm or does lightning strike twice? Can the PCs reach a safe spot in time? Extended Environments

Tip the Scales 1 Passive Environment Social PCs can gain advantage on a Presence Roll by offering a handful of gold as part of the interaction. Will any coin be accepted, or only local currency? How overt are the PCs in oﬀering this bribe? DH Core

Too Many to Handle 1 Passive Adversary Standard 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. DH Core

Too Many to Handle 1 Passive Adversary Standard When the Ambusher is within Melee range of a creature and at least one other Ambusher is within Close range, all attacks against that creature have advantage. GUASHNIM

Tormented Screams 1 Action Adversary Solo 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. DH Core

Tough Hide 1 Passive Adversary Bruiser When the Drake takes physical damage, reduce it by 3. Incredible Creatures

Toxic Breath 1 Action Adversary Support Mark a Stress to breathe out a cloud of sickening gas that extends out to a Very Close distance. All targets within or that enter the cloud must make a Strength Reaction Roll or take 1d10 direct physical damage. Activate a Countdown (3). When it triggers, the cloud dissipates. Mike Underwood

Trample 1 Action Adversary Solo 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. DH Core

Transparent 2 Passive Adversary Skulk Before they make their first attack in a fight or after they become Hidden, the Cube is indistinguishable from the landscape around it until they next act or a PC succeeds on an Instinct Roll to identify it. Mike Underwood

Trawling for Work 2 Passive Environment Social A PC that has been welcomed in to the guild (as a member or guest) can ask around for leads on honest crime or tips on how to outsmart a target. On a successful Presence Roll, the PC gains a lead on a job or a clue that will grant advantage on their next roll to address a specific challenge. What information are you looking for? Does anyone here have it? Was someone here already planning to do what the PCs want to do? Mike Underwood

Turn Inside Out 2 Reaction Adversary Solo When the Cockatrice succeeds on an attack against a Confounded target, the target must mark a Stress and the Cockatrice clears a Stress. Mike Underwood

Tusk Sweep 1 Reaction Adversary Solo When a target moves into Very Close range of the Elephant, you can mark a Stress to force them back. The target takes 1d6 physical damage and is pushed back to Clase range, ending their movement. EE_Fangs_and_Felons

Twisting the Knife 1 Reaction Environment Event When a townsperson is killed by a swarm attack, gain a Fear. How do they die? Who witnesses this, and how did they know the deceased? Mike Underwood

Two as One 2 Passive Adversary Leader When the Beastmaster is spotlighted, you can also spotlight a Tier 1 animal adversary currently under their control. DH Core

Umbral Form 1 Passive Adversary Leader The Huntmaster is Vulnerable while exposed to source of extremely bright light (daylight or a large magical light). Mike Underwood

Unburden Your Heart 2 Action Adversary Social Mark a Stress to begin a sensitive line of conversation to try and bait a PC into an emotional confession or to reveal a secret they’d been holding onto. If the PC takes up the topic and makes a meaningful confession or disclosure, they clear 2 Stress. If they do not take up the topic, gain a Fear. Mike Underwood

Uncanny Dodge 3 Reaction Adversary Solo When an attack would hit the Killer, you can mark a Stress to force the attacker to re-roll and take the new result. Mike Underwood

Underfoot 1 Reaction Adversary Minion When a PC makes an attack within Very Close range of a Toy, the Toy can move into Melee range and make a standard attack. Incredible Creatures

Undertow 1 Action Environment Traversal Spend a Fear to catch a PC in the undertow. They must make an Agility Reaction Roll. On a failure, they take 1d6+1 physical damage and are moved a Close distance down the river, becoming Vulnerable until they get out of the river. On a success, they must mark a Stress. What trinkets and baubles lie along the bottom of the riverbed? Do predators swim these rivers? DH Core

Underwater Companion 2 Action Adversary Leader Once per scene, summon an Electric Eel Horde, Shark, or similar Tier 2 animal adversary under the Eel Master’s control. The adversary appears at Close range and is immediately spotlighted. Incredible Creatures

Unending Battle 2 Action Adversary Leader Spend 2 Fear to return up to 1d4+1 defeated Spectral allies to the battle at the points where they first appeared (with no marked HP or Stress). DH Core

Unexpected Find 1 Action Environment Social Reveal to the PCs that one of the merchants has something they want or need, such as food from their home, a rare book, magical components, a dubious treasure map, or a magical key. What cost beyond gold will the merchant ask for in exchange for this rarity? DH Core

Unexpected Setback 1 Reaction Environment Event On any failure rolling to advance the Progress Countdown, spend a Fear to advance the Consequence Countdown by an additional 1. How does this go worse than you expected? What good luck speeds your quarry? Mike Underwood

Unmaking 3 Action Adversary Solo Spend 2 Fear to pick a point within Far range as the Aberration shreds the fabric of reality in the area. Every creature within Close range of the point must make a Presence Reaction Roll or take 3d12 direct magic damage. Mundane terrain, buildings, and objects within Close range of the point is severely damaged or destroyed. Mike Underwood

Unreal Existence 1 Passive Adversary Skulk The Ashkadavar has resistance to physical damage. Additionally, it can mark a Stress to teleport to a location within Far range. Incredible Creatures

Unseen Strike 1 Passive Adversary Ranged 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. DH Core

Unstable Form 2 Reaction Adversary Solo When the Abomination marks 2 or more HP from an attack within Close range, the attack causes a bloody detonation, forcing the attacker to make an Agility Reaction Roll or mark a Stress and become Vulnerable until their next roll with Hope. Mike Underwood

Uppercut 1 Action Adversary Solo Mark a Stress to make a standard attack. On a success, the target becomes Dizzy. While Dizzy, the target has disadvantage on their next Action roll, then clears the condition. EE_Fangs_and_Felons

Use This! 1 Reaction Adversary Support When an ally within Close succeeds on an attack, mark a Stress to add 1d6 to their damage (combine this damage). Mike Underwood

Vassal’s Loyalty 2 Reaction Adversary Standard 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. DH Core

Venomous Stinger 1 Action Adversary Bruiser 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. DH Core

Vision of Death 2 Reaction Adversary Skulk When the Ghost takes Major or greater damage, mark a Stress to show the attacker a vision of death. The attacker has disadvantage on their next attack. Incredible Creatures

Voice of the Forest 1 Action Adversary Leader 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. DH Core

Void Howl 2 Action Adversary Solo Spend a Fear to penetrate the minds of nearby foes. All creatures within Far range must succeed on a Knowledge or Instinct Reaction Roll. Targets who fail take 2d6+4 direct magic damage and have disadvantage on attack rolls until they roll a success with Hope. The Horror gains a Worm token for each target that fails. This can only be used once on a GM turn. Incredible Creatures

Vortex 2 Action Adversary Solo Spend a Fear to swim in tight circles out to a Close area, creating a swirling vortex with a Vortex Countdown (2). It ticks down when a PC in the vortex rolls with Hope. All creatures within the area when it is created or attempting to move through it must make a Strength Reaction Roll. Targets who fail are pulled to its center, taking 2d10+3 physical damage and becoming temporarily Restrained. Failed action rolls to escape are subjected to the damage again. Targets who succeed are thrown out of the area. The vortex does not affect the Leviathan. Incredible Creatures

Wall of Ice 2 Reaction Adversary Leader When a PC deals damage to an ally within Far range, mark a Stress to summon a wall of ice in a line up to a Close distance that separates the attacker and the ally. Incredible Creatures

Warded Door 1 Reaction Adversary Support When a PC investigates or tries to open a door in a place protected by the Arcanist, spend a Fear to reveal that it has been magically warded by the Arcanist and activate a Progress Countdown (4). Until the countdown is triggered, that door cannot be opened or unlocked. Mike Underwood

Warded Door 2 Reaction Adversary Support When a PC investigates or tries to open a door in a place protected by the Arcanist, spend a Fear to reveal that it has been magically warded by the Arcanist and activate a Progress Countdown (4). Until the countdown is triggered, that door cannot be opened or unlocked. RMR

Warding Sphere 2 Reaction Adversary Ranged 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. DH Core

Wards 2 Passive Adversary Ranged The Skull is resistant to magic damage. DH Core

Warped Fortitude 2 Passive Adversary Standard The Experiment is resistant to physical damage. DH Core

Warped Ground 2 Reaction Adversary Support When a PC moves into or within Very Close distance of the Mouther, they must make a Finesse Reaction Roll or mark a Stress. Mike Underwood

Watching From the Shadows 2 Reaction Adversary Social When one or more PCs are having an emotionally-intimate conversation, spend a Fear to introduce the Trickster Spirit in hiding within Far range, learning their relationships and anxieties. Mike Underwood

Wave of Torment 2 Action Adversary Solo Choose two points within Far range. A forceful wave forms between these two points. Each time a PC makes an action roll, the wave moves a Very Close distance away from its starting points. A creature caught in this wave must succeed on a Strength Reaction Roll or be Restrained and moves when the wave moves until they break free with a successful Strength roll. If objects are pushed along with the wave, any creatures Restrained by the wave take 1d10+3 direct damage. Incredible Creatures

Weak Spot 2 Passive Adversary Leader The gemstones that make up the power source of the Golem are poorly reinforced. When the Golem marks HP from an attack made from above, mark an additional HP. Incredible Creatures

Weak Structure 1 Passive Adversary Solo When the Construct marks HP from physical damage, they must mark an additional HP. DH Core

Weaver’s Aim 2 Passive Adversary Ranged The Webspitter has advantage against targets who are Restrained. Incredible Creatures

Well Done, My Minions! 1 Reaction Adversary Leader When an ally causes a PC to mark HP, you gain a Fear. Incredible Creatures

We’re All Dying Inside 3 Action Adversary Leader Mark a Stress and select a target within Far range. The target must make a Strength Reaction Roll. On a failure, the target marks a HP and becomes Vulnerable until they clear HP. Mike Underwood

Wet Lung 2 Reaction Environment Exploration Countdown (Loop 6). When the PCs enter the Cave, activate the countdown. When it triggers, all PCs must succeed on a Strength or Instinct Reaction Roll. Targets who fail mark 2 stress and become Chilled until their next rest or they clear a Stress. While they are Chilled, they have disadvantage on attack rolls. If a PC is already Chilled they have disadvantage on subsequent Reaction Rolls. What could have caused this terrible disease? Is there something the PCs could do to prevent it? Incredible Creatures

When One Opens 1 Action Environment Event The GM can spend a Fear to have an adversary waiting for the players on the other side. Bonus Reaction

Where Did They Come From? 1 Reaction Environment Event When a PC starts the ambush on unsuspecting adversaries, you lose 2 Fear and the first attack roll a PC makes has advantage. What are the adversaries in the middle of doing when the ambush starts? How does this impact their approach to the fight? DH Core

Whirlpool 2 Action Adversary Support Spend a Fear to choose a point in the water within Far range. A Close area around that point swirls with powerful currents. All targets within that area must make a Strength Reaction Roll (15). Targets who fail mark a Stress and are Restrained and Vulnerable until they break free, ending both conditions, with a successful Strength Roll. Targets who succeed are thrown out of the area. All whirlpools dissipate when the Sea Witch takes Severe damage. Incredible Creatures

Whispering Wanderers 1 Reaction Adversary Social If a PC threatens the Hedge Wizard with violence, spend a Fear to summon 1 Sylvan Soldier (or similar Tier 1 Standard adversary) for every 2 PCs, who appear at Close range and are immediately spotlighted. Incredible Creatures

Whispers of Faith

Passive

Environment

Social

A PC who prays or invokes to a deity while in the Temple Archives can make an Instinct Roll to receive spiritual guidance or insights.

Critical Success: The PC experiences a clear vision from a the god of the temple, revealing a 2 pieces of information. The player gains a Hope and clears 1 Stress.
Success with Hope: The PC receives a clear spiritual insight that guides them directly to the information they need and gains a Hope.
Success with Fear: The PC receives a flash of insight, but the knowledge comes with a chilling vision, causing them to mark 1 Stress.
Failure with Hope: The PC’s attempts are unproductive, but they gain a spiritual sense of the archive’s weight, guiding them to an unexpected source of aid elsewhere in town.
Failure with Fear: The PC’s mind is filled with confusing, conflicting images and fragmented voices from the past. Their concentration is broken, and they mark 1 Stress.

Fresh Cut Grass

Winged Leader 2 Passive Adversary Leader Junior Seraph can fly and carry one ally up to a Close distance as part of an action. Mike Underwood

Wings of Air 3 Passive Adversary Ranged Master Elementalist can fly up to a Far distance as part of their action. Mike Underwood

Winter Stalker 2 Passive Adversary Bruiser While the Yeti is Hidden in the snow or ice, attempts to discern their location are at disadvantage. Incredible Creatures

Wondrous Protection 1 Reaction Adversary Social When placed on top of its Step Pyramid. The Bulb emits powerful protective wards bestowing protection and prosperity for the jungle folk’s entire small kingdom. RMR

Won’t See It Coming 2 Passive Adversary Leader The Assassin deals direct damage while they’re Hidden. DH Core

Won’t Stay Dead 1 Reaction Adversary Standard 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 battlefield, the Warrior re-forms with no marked HP. DH Core

Woohoo! 1 Action Adversary Support Mark a Stress to cheer on other Weejits. All Weejits within Far range clear a Stress. Incredible Creatures

Work With What You’ve Got 1 Passive Adversary Support The Bonewright may mark their HP or mark HP on a skeleton ally within Very Close instead of marking a Stress. Mike Underwood

World-Eater Locusts 4 Action Adversary Horde Spend a Fear when no meaningful opposition remains within Very Far to consume the natural resources in the area. Gain a Fear and the Army clears all Stress and HP. Mike Underwood

Wreathed in Hallowed Grace 4 Action Adversary Skulk Mark a Stress to move up to a Far range and become Hidden. Mike Underwood

Wrestler 1 Passive Adversary Bruiser The Novice Brawler rolls with advantage when trying to grapple a creature. Bonus Reaction

Wrong Place, Wrong Time 1 Reaction Environment Social At night, or when the party is alone in a back alley, you can spend a Fear to introduce a group of thieves who try to rob them. The thieves appear at Close range of a chosen PC and include a Jagged Knife Kneebreaker, as many Lackeys as there are PCs, and a Lieutenant. For a larger party, add a Hexer or Sniper. What details show the party that these people are desperate former adventurers? DH Core

You Da Boss 2 Passive Adversary Bruiser When the Bodyguard enters the scene, designate one adversary to be their boss. Incredible Creatures

Your Doom Comes 3 Action Adversary Social Spend 2 Fear to have the Herald deliver news of their master’s imminent arrival to conquer the local community, boasting about the Warlord’s many victories. All targets within Far must make a Presence Reaction Roll or mark 2 Stress. Mike Underwood