Shadowdark Hero

Codex

Classes

The following classes are available to choose from for ShadowDark campaigns:

  • Fighter
  • Priest
  • Thief
  • Wizard
  • Bard
  • Ranger
  • Vanguard [Knight of St. Ydris]
  • Warlock
  • Witch
Leveling

Leveling will follow the ShadowDark ruleset except for the following:

  • At first level players will recieve the maximum hit points possible.
  • On even levels players gain a Feat.
Actions

Clarification on actions a player could choose to do on their turn:

  • Knowledge checks are a free action within reason.
  • Perception; seeing, hearing, and smelling, checks are a free action within reason.
  • Swapping weapons is a free action.

What attribute is an action tied to, examples:

  • [STR] Climb, Jump, Pull, Push
  • [DEX] Acrobatics, Balance, Jump
  • [CON] Hold Breath, Tolerate Pain
  • [WIS] Heal, Intuition, Perception
  • [INT] Knowledge (All), Recollection
  • [CHR] Intimidate, Persuade
Inventory Slots

In addition to the 10 starting inventory slots players will also have:

  • [Head] Circlets, Headbands, Helmets, Hoods, and Masks
  • [Back] Capes, Cloaks, and Mantles
  • [Neck] Amulets, Broaches, and Necklaces
  • [Body] Armor and Robes
  • [Arms] Gauntlets, Gloves, and Vambraces
  • [Heands] Weapons and Shields
  • [Accessories] Bracelets, Rings, and Torcs
  • [Waist] Belts and Sashes
  • [Feet] Boots, Sandles, and Sabatons
Damage Types

Damage types defined:

  • [Physical] Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing
  • [Elemental] Acid, Cold, Electrical, and Fire
  • [Foundational] Force, Light, and Shadow