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What tier is the spell 'Holy Weapon'?
Tier 1.
shadowdark p.62
spell_mechanics
[ [ "Tier 1", "tier 1", "1st tier", "first tier", "1" ], [ "Holy Weapon", "holy weapon", "HOLY WEAPON" ] ]
71
qa
What is the tier, duration, and range of the spell 'Magic Circle'?
'Magic Circle' is a Tier 3 spell with a focus duration and a near range.
shadowdark p.65
spell_mechanics
[ [ "tier 3", "3rd tier", "tier three", "third tier", "3" ], [ "focus", "focus duration", "concentration" ], [ "near", "near range" ] ]
108
qa
What class can learn the spell Command?
Priest
shadowdark p.57
spell_mechanics
[ [ "Priest", "priest" ] ]
54
qa
What Constitution check must a character succeed on to gain the benefits of resting after being interrupted by combat or other distractions during rest?
DC 12
shadowdark p.86
combat_mechanics
[ [ "12", "twelve" ], [ "DC", "difficulty class" ], [ "Constitution", "CON", "con" ] ]
711
qa
Who is Mordanticus the Flayed in the Shadowdark lore?
A skinless mummy-lich wearing a crown set with nine bright gems.
shadowdark p.234
lore_and_setting
[ [ "skinless", "flayed", "without skin" ], [ "mummy-lich", "mummy lich", "lich mummy" ], [ "crown", "headdress", "diadem" ], [ "nine", "9" ], [ "gems", "jewels", "stones" ] ]
602
qa
How is the ancestry of NPCs determined in the Shadowdark RPG?
By rolling a d12 die.
shadowdark p.124
game_rules
[ [ "roll", "rolling" ], [ "d12", "twelve-sided die", "12-sided die" ] ]
364
qa
What alignment is the deity "Saint Terragnis" associated with?
Lawful.
shadowdark p.28
lore_and_setting
[ [ "Lawful", "lawful", "LG", "L" ] ]
533
qa
What is the bonus of the Shortsword of the Thief when wielded by a halfling or thief?
+2
shadowdark p.315
equipment_rules
[ [ "+2", "plus 2", "plus two", "+two" ], [ "Shortsword of the Thief", "Thief's Shortsword" ], [ "halfling", "halflings" ], [ "thief", "thieves" ] ]
439
qa
What benefit do the Bracers of Archery provide to ranged attacks?
+1 damage with ranged weapons.
shadowdark p.301
equipment_rules
[ [ "+1", "plus 1", "plus one", "1 additional" ], [ "damage", "damage bonus" ], [ "ranged weapons", "ranged attacks", "ranged combat" ] ]
422
qa
What check must enemy creatures make against "Turn Undead"?
A CHA check against the caster's spellcasting check.
shadowdark p.72
spell_mechanics
[ [ "CHA", "charisma", "Charisma" ], [ "spellcasting check", "spell check", "caster's check" ], [ "check", "save", "saving throw" ] ]
121
qa
As a player making a check, your your d20 roll + stat modifier is equal to the DC of that check. Your action _______
succeeds
shadowdark p.9
game_rules
[ [ "succeeds", "success", "successful", "pass", "passes" ], [ "equals", "equal to", "meeting", "meets", "same as", "ties", "tie" ], [ "DC", "difficulty class", "target number" ] ]
849
qa
What is the AC and HP of a Giant Wasp?
AC 13, HP 9
shadowdark p.263
monsters
[ [ "AC 13", "armor class 13", "13 AC" ], [ "HP 9", "hit points 9", "9 HP" ] ]
785
qa
What occurs when a character reaches 0 HP, and how is the death timer determined?
They fall unconscious and roll a d4 + CON modifier to see how many rounds until they die.
shadowdark p.89
combat_mechanics
[ [ "unconscious", "unconsciousness", "fall unconscious", "falls unconscious" ], [ "d4", "1d4", "four-sided die", "4-sided die" ], [ "CON modifier", "Constitution modifier", "Con mod", "Constitution mod" ], [ "rounds until death", "rounds until they die", "death timer", "rounds before death" ] ]
691
qa
What is the AC and HP of a Werewolf? Can it inflict any conditions?
AC 12, HP 20, can inflict lycanthropy.
shadowdark p.263
monsters
[ [ "AC", "Armor Class", "armor class", "12", "twelve" ], [ "HP", "Hit Points", "hit points", "20", "twenty" ], [ "lycanthropy", "lycanthrope", "werewolf curse", "inflict lycanthropy" ] ]
786
qa
How is combat initiative determined in Shadowdark RPG?
By rolling a Dexterity check for each player and monster.
shadowdark p.88
combat_mechanics
[ [ "roll", "rolling", "rolled" ], [ "dexterity", "DEX", "dex" ], [ "check", "checks" ], [ "player", "players", "character", "characters", "PC", "PCs" ], [ "monster", "monsters", "enemy", "enemies", "NPC", "NPCs" ] ]
624
qa
What tier spell is Passwall and which class can learn it?
Passwall is a Tier 4 spell that can be learned by wizards.
shadowdark p.66
spell_mechanics
[ [ "Passwall", "passwall" ], [ "Tier 4", "tier 4", "4th tier", "fourth tier", "T4" ], [ "wizard", "wizards" ] ]
8
qa
What tier is the Divine Vengeance spell?
Tier 5.
shadowdark p.59
spell_mechanics
[ [ "Tier 5", "tier 5", "5", "five", "fifth tier" ] ]
86
qa
How many tier 1 spells does a Priest know at the start?
Two tier 1 spells of their choice from the priest spell list.
shadowdark p.20
player_characters
[ [ "two", "2" ], [ "tier 1", "tier one", "1st tier", "first tier" ], [ "choice", "choose", "chosen", "pick", "selected" ], [ "priest spell list", "priest spells", "priest's spells" ] ]
192
qa
How is turn order established at the beginning of combat in the Shadowdark RPG?
By rolling a d20 and adding the DEX modifier.
shadowdark p.83
combat_mechanics
[ [ "d20", "twenty-sided die", "twenty sided die", "1d20" ], [ "DEX", "dexterity", "dex modifier", "dexterity modifier" ], [ "initiative", "turn order", "initiative roll", "initiative check" ] ]
630
qa
What tier is the spell 'Disintegrate'?
Tier 5.
shadowdark p.59
spell_mechanics
[ [ "tier 5", "T5", "5", "five", "fifth tier" ] ]
78
qa
What class can learn the spell acid arrow?
wizard
Shadowdark p.54
spell_mechanics
[ [ "wizard", "Wizard", "WIZARD", "wizard class" ] ]
845
qa
What do deep gnomes typically hunt for in the Shadowdark universe?
Gems and rare cave flora.
shadowdark p.220
lore_and_setting
[ [ "gems", "gemstones", "precious stones", "jewels" ], [ "rare cave flora", "cave plants", "underground plants", "subterranean flora", "cave vegetation" ] ]
542
qa
If you roll a d12 and get a 3 on the "Utility Benefit" table, what is the result?
A stat becomes 18 (+4) while using/wearing the item.
shadowdark p.291
equipment_rules
[ [ "stat becomes 18", "ability score becomes 18" ], [ "+4", "plus four", "plus 4" ], [ "while using", "while wearing", "when using", "when wearing" ] ]
452
qa
What is the duration of the spell Passwall?
5 rounds
shadowdark p.66
spell_mechanics
[ [ "5", "five" ], [ "rounds", "round" ] ]
116
qa
What benefit does armor provide if it allows you to deflect a ranged attack?
Once per day, you can deflect a ranged attack that would hit you.
shadowdark p.285
equipment_rules
[ [ "once per day", "1/day", "once a day", "1 per day" ], [ "deflect", "deflection" ], [ "ranged attack", "ranged weapon attack", "attack from range" ], [ "would hit you", "that hits", "successful hit" ] ]
394
qa
What types of armor can 0-level PCs wear until 1st level?
0-level PCs can wear all armor until reaching 1st level due to their "beginner's luck" ability.
shadowdark p.33
player_characters
[ [ "all armor", "any armor", "all types of armor", "any type of armor" ], [ "beginner's luck", "beginners luck", "beginner luck" ], [ "0-level", "zero-level", "level 0", "0 level" ], [ "until 1st level", "until level 1", "before reaching 1st level", "before level 1" ] ]
244
qa
What bonus does the spell 'Wrath' provide to weapons?
+2 bonus and an additional d8 damage
shadowdark p.73
spell_mechanics
[ [ "+2", "plus 2", "+2 bonus" ], [ "d8", "1d8", "eight-sided die", "additional d8" ] ]
61
qa
How many gear slots does a treasure typically occupy in Shadowdark RPG?
One gear slot, but coins occupy one slot per 100 coins.
shadowdark p.269
equipment_rules
[ [ "one gear slot", "1 gear slot", "single gear slot" ], [ "100 coins", "hundred coins", "per 100", "one slot per 100" ] ]
392
qa
How can a player choose a name for their character based on ancestry in Shadowdark RPG?
Players can use the d20 table, which lists names for ancestries such as dwarf, elf, goblin, halfling, half-orc, and human.
shadowdark p.38
player_characters
[ [ "d20 table", "d20 chart", "random table", "name table" ], [ "dwarf", "dwarven", "dwarfish" ], [ "elf", "elven", "elvish" ], [ "goblin", "goblinoid" ], [ "halfling" ], [ "half-orc", "half orc" ], [ "human" ], [ "ancestry", "ancestries", "ancestry-based names" ] ]
153
qa
How many actions do PCs get per turn?
One action per turn.
shadowdark p.104
game_rules
[ [ "one", "1", "single" ], [ "action" ], [ "per turn", "each turn", "on their turn" ] ]
369
qa
What is the duration of the spell 'Animate Dead'?
1 day.
shadowdark p.54
spell_mechanics
[ [ "1", "one" ], [ "day", "24 hours" ] ]
69
qa
What is the attack type and ability of a Harpy?
2 claw +3 (1d6) OR can daze enemies with its song.
shadowdark p.226
monsters
[ [ "2 claw", "two claw", "2 claws", "two claws" ], [ "+3", "plus 3" ], [ "1d6", "1 d6", "d6" ], [ "daze", "dazes", "dazed" ], [ "song", "singing" ] ]
778
qa
What is the name of the ancient wizardly order that Mordanticus was the head of?
Gehemna.
shadowdark p.234
lore_and_setting
[ [ "Gehemna", "gehemna", "GEHEMNA" ] ]
603
qa
What tier spell is Burning Hands and which class can learn it?
Burning Hands is a Tier 1 spell that can be learned by wizards.
shadowdark p.56
spell_mechanics
[ [ "Tier 1", "1st tier", "tier 1" ], [ "wizards", "wizard" ] ]
9
qa
What is the duration of the spell Acid Arrow?
Focus.
shadowdark p.54
spell_mechanics
[ [ "Focus", "focus", "concentration", "maintain concentration" ] ]
13
qa
What is the AC and HP of a Frost Troll?
AC 13, HP 34
shadowdark p.260
monsters
[ [ "AC", "armor class", "13", "thirteen" ], [ "HP", "hit points", "34", "thirty-four" ] ]
739
qa
What is the bonus and special benefit of the Greataxe of the Horde?
+2 bonus; you can turn a regular hit into a critical hit once per day.
shadowdark p.304
equipment_rules
[ [ "+2", "plus 2", "plus two", "+2 bonus" ], [ "critical hit", "crit", "critical" ], [ "once per day", "1/day", "once daily", "per day" ] ]
417
qa
What are golems in Shadowdark?
Creatures constructed from various materials and imbued with a rudimentary sentience.
shadowdark p.222
lore_and_setting
[ [ "constructed", "construction", "created", "made", "built" ], [ "materials", "material", "substance", "matter" ], [ "rudimentary sentience", "basic intelligence", "limited awareness", "simple consciousness" ] ]
529
qa
What is one characteristic of hazards in adventuring environments?
They often present passive dangers that cannot be permanently defeated or disabled.
shadowdark p.115
game_rules
[ [ "passive", "passive dangers", "passive threat" ], [ "cannot be permanently defeated", "can't be permanently defeated", "not permanently defeatable" ], [ "cannot be disabled", "can't be disabled", "not disableable", "cannot be permanently disabled" ] ]
357
qa
What is the HP of a Minotaur?
34
shadowdark p.233
monsters
[ [ "34", "thirty-four", "thirty four" ], [ "HP", "hit points", "health points" ] ]
826
qa
What constitutes a critical hit in combat and what is the effect on damage calculation?
A critical hit occurs on a natural 20, and it doubles the weapon's damage dice.
shadowdark p.89
combat_mechanics
[ [ "natural 20", "nat 20", "20 on the die", "roll of 20" ], [ "doubles", "double", "twice", "2x", "multiplied by two" ], [ "damage dice", "weapon dice", "weapon damage dice" ] ]
667
qa
What is the "Armor Feature" for rolling a 3 on a d20?
It is studded with shark teeth.
shadowdark p.284
equipment_rules
[ [ "studded with shark teeth", "shark teeth", "studded" ] ]
448
qa
What tier is the 'BLIND/DEAFEN' spell?
Tier 2.
shadowdark p.55
spell_mechanics
[ [ "tier 2", "2nd tier", "second tier", "level 2", "2nd level" ], [ "blind/deafen", "blind deafen", "blind/deaf", "blind or deafen" ] ]
7
qa
What is the defensive bonus provided by the Shield of the Crusader?
+1 shield bonus, with an additional +2 to AC for 3 rounds once per day.
shadowdark p.314
equipment_rules
[ [ "+1", "plus one", "plus 1" ], [ "shield bonus" ], [ "+2", "plus two", "plus 2", "additional +2", "extra +2" ], [ "3 rounds", "three rounds" ], [ "once per day", "1/day", "1 per day", "once daily" ] ]
390
qa
What is the AC and HP of the Purple Worm?
AC 18, HP 57
shadowdark p.244
monsters
[ [ "AC 18", "AC eighteen", "armor class 18", "armor class eighteen" ], [ "HP 57", "HP fifty-seven", "hit points 57", "hit points fifty-seven" ] ]
791
qa
What is the AC and HP of a vampire spawn?
AC 13, HP 25
shadowdark p.261
monsters
[ [ "AC", "ac", "armor class", "Armor Class", "13", "thirteen" ], [ "HP", "hp", "hit points", "Hit Points", "25", "twenty-five" ] ]
801
qa
What is the AC and HP of a Kraken?
AC 18, HP 80
shadowdark p.229
monsters
[ [ "AC 18", "Armor Class 18", "AC: 18" ], [ "HP 80", "Hit Points 80", "HP: 80" ] ]
765
qa
What dice roll determines a medium-sized site in dungeon generation?
Rolling 3-5 on a d6 results in a Medium site (8d10).
shadowdark p.130
game_rules
[ [ "3-5", "3 to 5", "three to five", "three through five", "3 through 5" ], [ "d6", "six-sided die", "six sided die" ], [ "Medium", "medium-sized", "medium sized" ], [ "8d10", "eight d10", "eight ten-sided dice" ] ]
287
qa
What role do tiny imps and cubi play in devil lore in Shadowdark?
They secure humanoid souls with promises of power or delight.
shadowdark p.206
lore_and_setting
[ [ "secure", "securing", "obtain", "acquire", "get", "collect" ], [ "souls", "soul" ], [ "humanoid", "human", "mortal" ], [ "promises", "contracts", "deals", "bargains", "pacts" ], [ "power", "strength", "might", "ability" ], [ "delight", "pleasure", "joy", "satisfaction" ] ]
509
qa
What is the DC for the Bug Brain spell used by a Goblin Shaman?
DC 13 WIS.
shadowdark p.221
monsters
[ [ "DC", "difficulty class" ], [ "13", "thirteen" ], [ "WIS", "wisdom" ] ]
781
qa
In Shadowdark RPG, how is the seat of government in a settlement determined?
The seat of government is located in the district with the highest roll.
shadowdark p.134
game_rules
[ [ "seat of government", "government seat", "government headquarters" ], [ "district", "districts", "area", "quarter" ], [ "highest roll", "highest die roll", "highest dice roll", "maximum roll" ] ]
309
qa
Can the GM alter how much treasure occupies gear slots?
Yes, the GM can determine otherwise.
shadowdark p.269
equipment_rules
[ [ "yes", "affirmative" ], [ "GM", "game master", "gamemaster", "dungeon master", "DM" ], [ "determine otherwise", "can determine", "determine", "discretion", "override" ] ]
427
qa
What type of beings are hags and where do they originate from?
Sinister crones from the Unseelie realms.
shadowdark p.225
lore_and_setting
[ [ "sinister", "evil", "wicked", "malevolent" ], [ "crones", "crone", "hags", "witch-like" ], [ "Unseelie", "unseelie" ], [ "realms", "realm", "courts", "court", "fey" ] ]
588
qa
What kind of actions can characters take during crawling rounds when not in active combat?
They can perform actions like sneaking up on enemies, tapping on walls for hidden doors, and scanning rooms for foes. They can also investigate their sorroundings.
shadowdark p.85
combat_mechanics
[ [ "sneaking", "sneak", "stealth", "stealthily approach" ], [ "tapping", "tap", "knock", "search for hidden doors", "search for secret doors" ], [ "scanning", "scan", "look for enemies", "look for foes", "spot enemies", "spot foes" ], [ "investigate", "investigating", "examination", "examine", "search surroundings" ] ]
684
qa
What tragic event transformed The Ten-Eyed Oracle from a benevolent ally to a creature of insanity?
It is not known in the lore.
shadowdark p.255
lore_and_setting
[ [ "not known", "unknown", "not specified", "not revealed", "not stated" ], [ "lore", "sourcebook", "rulebook", "official material", "canon" ] ]
545
qa
What is the AC of a Balor demon, and what is its HP?
Its AC is 19, and its HP is 77.
shadowdark p.204
monsters
[ [ "19", "nineteen" ], [ "AC", "armor class", "Armor Class" ], [ "77", "seventy-seven" ], [ "HP", "hit points", "Hit Points" ] ]
746
qa
What do characters need to roll to determine if their attack hits in combat?
A character must roll a d20 plus their attack bonus.
shadowdark p.98
combat_mechanics
[ [ "d20", "D20", "twenty-sided die" ], [ "attack bonus", "attack modifier", "+ATK" ] ]
689
qa
What effect does the "Polymorph" spell have on the target's stats?
The target gains the creature's physical stats and features but retains its non-physical stats and features.
shadowdark p.67
spell_mechanics
[ [ "physical stats", "creature's physical stats", "stats and features" ], [ "non-physical stats", "retains", "non-physical features" ] ]
17
qa
What happens to a spell when you roll a natural 20 on a spellcasting check?
You can double one of the spell's numerical effects.
shadowdark p.45
spell_mechanics
[ [ "double", "doubles", "doubling", "2×", "2x", "twice" ], [ "numerical effect", "numerical effects", "number", "numbers", "numeric", "numerical value", "numerical values" ], [ "one", "single", "1", "a single" ] ]
12
qa
What is the AC of the Ochre Jelly and what unique ability does it have?
AC 9; can split into smaller oozes.
shadowdark p.239
monsters
[ [ "AC 9", "AC: 9", "armor class 9", "9 AC" ], [ "split", "splits", "splitting", "divide", "divides" ], [ "smaller oozes", "multiple oozes", "smaller jellies", "smaller creatures" ] ]
732
qa
What is the AC and HP of an Archmage?
AC 12, HP 44
shadowdark p.197
monsters
[ [ "AC", "armor class" ], [ "12", "twelve" ], [ "HP", "hit points" ], [ "44", "forty-four" ] ]
837
qa
How do characters resolve ranged attacks in combat?
They roll a d20 plus their Dexterity modifier to hit the target's AC.
shadowdark p.88
combat_mechanics
[ [ "d20", "twenty-sided die", "twenty sided die" ], [ "dexterity modifier", "DEX modifier", "DEX mod", "dexterity mod" ], [ "AC", "armor class" ], [ "to hit", "attack roll", "hit roll" ] ]
718
qa
What classes can learn the spell 'Light'?
Priests and wizards.
shadowdark p.64
spell_mechanics
[ [ "priest", "Priest", "PRIEST", "priests", "Priests", "PRIESTS" ], [ "wizard", "Wizard", "WIZARD", "wizards", "Wizards", "WIZARDS" ] ]
37
qa
What happens when the Knock spell is cast?
The Knock spell instantly opens any door, window, gate, chest, or portal within range and creates a loud knocking sound audible to all within earshot.
shadowdark p.63
spell_mechanics
[ [ "instantly opens", "opens immediately", "unlocks" ], [ "door", "doors" ], [ "window", "windows" ], [ "gate", "gates" ], [ "chest", "chests" ], [ "portal", "portals" ], [ "within range" ], [ "loud knocking", "knocking sound", "loud sound" ], [ "audible", "can hear", "within earshot" ] ]
32
qa
How do you calculate a melee attack in Shadowdark?
Roll 1d20 + your Strength modifier + relevant bonuses.
shadowdark p.88
combat_mechanics
[ [ "1d20", "d20" ], [ "STR", "Strength", "strength modifier" ], [ "bonuses", "bonus", "modifiers" ] ]
618
qa
What is the AC of the Devil, Cubi, and what is the DC for its charm ability?
AC 14, DC 15 CHA
shadowdark p.207
monsters
[ [ "AC", "Armor Class" ], [ "14", "fourteen" ], [ "DC", "Difficulty Class" ], [ "15", "fifteen" ], [ "CHA", "Charisma" ] ]
789
qa
What rule having to do with advantage is relevant to the spell "Magic Missile"?
You have advantage on your check to cast Magic Missile.
shadowdark p.65
spell_mechanics
[ [ "advantage" ], [ "check", "casting check", "spell check" ], [ "cast", "casting" ], [ "Magic Missile", "magic missile" ] ]
124
qa
What types of bonuses can a magic weapon have?
From +0 to +3, which add to attack and damage rolls.
shadowdark p.282
equipment_rules
[ [ "+0 to +3", "0 to 3", "zero to three", "+0, +1, +2, +3", "plus 0 to plus 3" ], [ "attack", "attack rolls", "to hit" ], [ "damage", "damage rolls" ] ]
497
qa
What is the AC and HP of the Mummy?
AC 13, HP 47
shadowdark p.236
monsters
[ [ "AC", "armor class" ], [ "13", "thirteen" ], [ "HP", "hit points" ], [ "47", "forty-seven" ] ]
748
qa
How does surprise affect combat in Shadowdark?
The GM determines if any creatures are unaware of each other, allowing a surprising creature to take a turn before a new initiative order is rolled.
shadowdark p.89
combat_mechanics
[ [ "GM", "Game Master", "DM", "Dungeon Master", "referee", "determines" ], [ "unaware", "not aware", "don't notice", "unsuspecting" ], [ "surprise", "surprising", "surprised" ], [ "turn before", "act before", "extra turn", "free turn" ], [ "initiative", "initiative order", "turn order" ], [ "rolled", "roll", "determine" ] ]
676
qa
What special ability does a Winter Wolf have regarding cold damage?
Frost Breath deals 3d8 damage, DC 15 DEX to avoid.
shadowdark p.264
monsters
[ [ "Frost Breath", "frost breath", "breath weapon" ], [ "3d8", "three d8", "3 d8", "three d8 damage", "3d8 damage" ], [ "DC 15", "difficulty class 15", "DC fifteen" ], [ "DEX", "Dexterity", "dexterity save", "DEX save" ] ]
796
qa
What is the DC for the spell Alter Self?
DC is 10 + the tier of the spell. For Alter Person, a tier 2 spell, the DC is 10 + 2 = 12.
shadowdark p.54
spell_mechanics
[ [ "DC", "difficulty class" ], [ "10 +", "ten plus" ], [ "tier", "level" ], [ "Alter Person", "Alter Self" ], [ "tier 2", "level 2", "2nd tier", "second tier" ], [ "12", "twelve" ] ]
59
qa
How often can the Hourglass of the Black Sands extend a spell's duration, and by how many rounds?
Once per day, for 1d4 rounds.
shadowdark p.305
equipment_rules
[ [ "once per day", "1/day", "once daily", "daily" ], [ "1d4", "1-4", "one to four", "d4" ] ]
473
qa
What is the DC of the "Omens" spell of the Sphinx?
DC 12.
shadowdark p.253
monsters
[ [ "12", "twelve" ], [ "DC", "difficulty class" ] ]
810
qa
What is the AC of a Gladiator?
16 (chainmail + shield).
shadowdark p.220
monsters
[ [ "16", "sixteen" ], [ "chainmail", "chain mail" ], [ "shield" ] ]
788
qa
What is the hit die for a Thief class character in Shadowdark RPG?
1d4 per level.
shadowdark p.22
player_characters
[ [ "1d4", "d4" ], [ "per level", "each level", "every level" ] ]
239
qa
What determines the shape of a settlement in Shadowdark RPG?
The shape is determined by rolling specific dice and drawing a broad outline around where they fall.
shadowdark p.134
game_rules
[ [ "rolling dice", "roll dice", "dice roll", "dice are rolled" ], [ "drawing outline", "draw outline", "outline drawn", "draw a broad outline" ], [ "where they fall", "where dice fall", "dice placement", "dice positions" ] ]
367
qa
What do you need to roll for a ranged attack in Shadowdark?
Roll 1d20 + your Dexterity modifier + relevant bonuses.
shadowdark p.88
combat_mechanics
[ [ "1d20", "d20", "twenty-sided die" ], [ "DEX", "Dexterity", "dexterity modifier" ], [ "bonuses", "modifiers", "relevant bonuses" ] ]
619
qa
What role does Mordanticus the Flayed play for Gehemna?
He serves as an advisor and historian for the current archmage, and has for centuries.
shadowdark p.234
lore_and_setting
[ [ "advisor", "advises", "counsel", "counselor" ], [ "historian", "chronicles", "history keeper", "records keeper" ], [ "archmage", "arch-mage", "mage leader" ], [ "centuries", "for centuries", "hundreds of years", "many centuries" ] ]
549
qa
What is the consequence of rolling a natural 1 on an attack roll?
The attack automatically misses and may hit an ally depending on GM discretion.
shadowdark p.78
combat_mechanics
[ [ "automatically misses", "auto miss", "automatic miss", "automatically fail" ], [ "hit an ally", "hits ally", "strike an ally", "friendly fire" ], [ "GM discretion", "GM's discretion", "Game Master discretion", "DM discretion" ] ]
654
qa
What happens when all four tentacles of a Brain Eater latch onto the same humanoid target for one round?
The target's brain is ripped out and devoured.
shadowdark p.199
monsters
[ [ "brain", "mind" ], [ "ripped out", "extracted", "removed", "torn out" ], [ "devoured", "eaten", "consumed" ] ]
822
qa
What die does the GM roll to check for random encounters during overland travel in Shadowdark?
A d6.
shadowdark p.90
combat_mechanics
[ [ "d6", "six-sided die", "six sided die", "1d6" ] ]
726
qa
What ability does the Sword of the Ancients have regarding its owner?
The sword can be summoned to the owner's hand if it's on the same plane.
shadowdark p.317
equipment_rules
[ [ "summoned", "summon", "call", "beckoned", "teleport" ], [ "owner's hand", "hand", "grasp", "wielder's hand" ], [ "same plane", "same dimension", "identical plane" ] ]
472
qa
What is the cost and gear slot usage of a crawling kit for a player character?
The crawling kit costs 7 gp and uses 7 gear slots.
shadowdark p.36
player_characters
[ [ "7 gp", "7 gold", "seven gp", "seven gold", "7 gold pieces", "seven gold pieces" ], [ "7 gear slots", "7 slots", "seven gear slots", "seven slots" ] ]
205
qa
What abilities does the Forest Dragon possess?
"Animate Plants" and "Poison Breath".
shadowdark p.211
lore_and_setting
[ [ "Animate Plants", "plant animation", "animating plants" ], [ "Poison Breath", "poisonous breath", "breath weapon", "poison breath attack" ] ]
574
qa
What is the nature of the Sphinx in Shadowdark?
A winged, leonine oracle who can see into time and space and often speaks in riddles.
shadowdark p.253
lore_and_setting
[ [ "winged", "wings", "has wings" ], [ "leonine", "lion-like", "lion body" ], [ "oracle" ], [ "see into time", "time sight", "temporal vision" ], [ "see into space", "spatial vision" ], [ "riddles", "speaks in riddles", "riddling" ] ]
546
qa
What is the state of the world for fortune-seekers outside Shadowdark?
It's still perilous, even out of the dungeons.
shadowdark p.90
lore_and_setting
[ [ "perilous", "dangerous", "hazardous", "risky" ], [ "outside", "out of", "beyond", "not in" ] ]
592
qa
What type of creature are leprechauns in Shadowdark, and what do they promise to 'tall folk'?
They are impish fey who try to fool people with promises of gold.
shadowdark p.230
lore_and_setting
[ [ "fey", "faerie" ], [ "impish", "imps", "imp-like" ], [ "fool", "trick", "deceive", "mislead" ], [ "gold", "treasure", "riches", "wealth" ] ]
516
qa
How is the ancestry of a rival party member determined in Shadowdark?
By rolling a d12.
shadowdark p.126
game_rules
[ [ "d12", "twelve-sided die", "12-sided die" ], [ "roll", "rolling" ] ]
378
qa
What role do random encounters play in the Shadowdark RPG?
Random encounters serve as a game mechanic that introduces risk by creating unforeseen situations, encouraging players to strategize their actions.
shadowdark p.108
game_rules
[ [ "random encounters", "random encounter" ], [ "risk", "danger", "hazard" ], [ "unforeseen", "unexpected", "unpredictable", "surprise" ], [ "strategize", "strategy", "strategic", "plan ahead" ] ]
342
qa
What are the benefits of choosing the Dwarf ancestry for your character?
Dwarves receive +2 HP, roll hit points per level with advantage, and know the Common and Dwarvish languages.
shadowdark p.16
player_characters
[ [ "+2 HP", "+2 hit points", "plus 2 HP", "2 additional hit points" ], [ "advantage on hit points", "roll hit points with advantage", "advantage when rolling HP", "hit point advantage" ], [ "Common", "Common language" ], [ "Dwarvish", "Dwarven language", "Dwarf language" ] ]
218
qa
What is the AC of a Fire Dragon?
18
shadowdark p.210
monsters
[ [ "18", "eighteen" ], [ "AC", "armor class" ] ]
731
qa
What process do Game Masters use to determine players' starting characters in Shadowdark?
Game Masters use The Gauntlet to determine players' starting characters.
shadowdark p.116
game_rules
[ [ "The Gauntlet", "gauntlet", "the gauntlet" ] ]
293
qa
How are the weapons a player character can wield defined?
The weapons a player character can wield are defined by their class.
shadowdark p.13
player_characters
[ [ "class", "character class", "classes" ], [ "defined by", "determined by", "restricted by", "limited by" ], [ "weapons", "weapon types" ] ]
203
qa
What do the many gods of the universe personify in Shadowdark?
Law, Chaos, and Neutrality.
shadowdark p.28
lore_and_setting
[ [ "Law", "lawful", "Lawfulness" ], [ "Chaos", "chaotic" ], [ "Neutrality", "neutral" ] ]
532
qa
What is the AC of a Vampire Spawn?
13 (leather)
shadowdark p.261
monsters
[ [ "13", "thirteen" ], [ "leather", "leather armor" ] ]
729
qa
What can happen if you mix potions?
Mixing potions can result in various effects including gaining or losing curses, doubling effects, or changing stats. It depends on the results of a d12 roll. The roll results are in the "Mixing Potions" table on p.286.
shadowdark p.286
equipment_rules
[ [ "gain curse", "gaining curses", "add curse" ], [ "lose curse", "losing curses", "remove curse" ], [ "double effect", "doubling effects", "doubled potency" ], [ "change stats", "changing stats", "stat changes", "alter stats" ], [ "d12", "d12 roll", "twelve-sided die", "twelve sided die" ], [ "mixing potions table", "potion mixing table", "table on p.286", "page 286" ] ]
408
qa
What happens when the command word of the Onyx Destrier is spoken?
The statuette turns into a nightmare for one hour, accepting neutral or chaotic riders.
shadowdark p.308
equipment_rules
[ [ "statuette", "figurine" ], [ "turns into", "transforms", "becomes" ], [ "nightmare" ], [ "one hour", "1 hour", "60 minutes" ], [ "neutral", "chaotic", "alignment restriction" ] ]
398
qa
How does your class affect the weapons you can wield and the armor you can wear?
Your class determines both the specific weapons you can wield and the type of armor you can wear.
shadowdark p.13
player_characters
[ [ "class", "character class" ], [ "weapons", "weapon", "wield" ], [ "armor", "armour" ] ]
196
qa
What is the damage type and DC for the Chimera's fire breath attack?
4d6 fire damage, DC 15 DEX
shadowdark p.201
monsters
[ [ "4d6", "four d6", "four d six", "four dice six" ], [ "fire", "fire damage" ], [ "DC 15", "difficulty class 15", "fifteen" ], [ "DEX", "dexterity" ] ]
747
qa