Codex

Changes to core classes:

• Priest: Choose between Turn Undead or Command Undead at level 1.
• Priest: Add crossbows to weapons you're proficient in.
• Thief: Backstab works on flanked enemies.
• Wizard: Add crossbows to weapons you're proficient in.

Changes to core items:

• Arrows: Are now interchangable with Bolts.
• Bolts: Are now interchangable with Arrows.
• Shortsword: Now has the Finese property.

Changes to core spells:

• Smite: Now deals 2d6 damage, up from 1d6.
• Flamestrike: Now deals 3d6 damage, up from 2d6.
• New: Additional arcane and divine Spells.

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

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

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.

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
• [Hands] Weapons and Shields
• [Accessories] Bangles, Bracelets, and Rings
• [Waist] Belts and Sashes
• [Feet] Boots, Sandles, and Sabatons

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

Damage types defined:

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