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Game: SOLOMON KANE

Publisher: Mythic Games (2021)

Page 1: Rules summary front

Page 2: Rules summary back
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 DUEL (2 PLAYER) a. A space with the matching symbol – on your dashboard, EXPLORE tests can only be taken from the same area as SK.
One player takes the role of Providence and the other takes the one of your active virtue cards, on a discovery card in play
TALK and EXPLORE tests are usually part of a character's stat

THE STORY BOOK

role of Darkness. that has a dice slot, on the central action space on another
line, but FIGHT tests are usually on a separate card and list the
Virtue player’s dashboard (this costs an additional ), or
keyword FIGHT in the stat line, indicating that character can be
on any action on an unplayed Virtue’s dashboard.
fought, once the relevant FIGHT card is revealed.

SETTING UP A CHAPTER
b. One of the donated spaces on another Virtue’s dashboard.
Make a test by finding the base value listed on the card that
You may donate up to 1 dice per player per turn, and only
triggered the test, adding any applicable modifiers, then adding a

SETUP
to a player who has not yet taken their turn this round. You
If starting at chapter 1a, set the starting stats given. Apply any random number. Compare the total to the listed ranges and read
may donate a dice to a player that already has 2 donated
special rules. Then reveal and read out each discovery card and resolve the appropriate discovery or fight card(s). If a result
dice but they must decide which one to remove.
displayed, from left to right. gives several cards, resolve each one completely before moving
c. One of the 2 reserve spaces on your own dashboard. onto the next.
Reshuffle all darkness cards back into the darkness deck, then
Choose an adventure and the appropriate story book, and choose form a darkness deck from the number of darkness cards given in 6. Resolve actions that have been paid for in full. When If the test is unique, modifiers are listed on the relevant cards.
an act to play. The story book details the act's narrative, setup, the chapter entry (sometimes, none will be displayed). an action on a virtue card is resolved, discard that card. Otherwise, the following modifiers apply. In any case, if a nemesis
objectives, results and special rules. Actions on your dashboard are always available. is performing the test, add the current DANGER modifier.
Objectives may not be clear from the start; the players may need
Each player chooses a Virtue and takes their dashboard, to reveal a discovery card to uncover their true mission. Outcomes 7. Choose whether to keep or discard any remaining active Shadow auras apply to all tests. As listed below, each shadow’s
miniature, and deck of cards. Place your Virtue miniature on its lead to new chapters. An outcome of ‘other’ is the worst outcome cards from your left and right hand slots. aura reduces all of SK’s tests by 1 and increases all tests which

FIGHT
dashboard, covering the aura text. and applies when none of the alternative end conditions apply. target SK by 1 (cumulative).
8. If either or both of your left and right hand slots are empty,
Shuffle your virtue cards and deal them into 2 piles of 4. Look at Story chapters do not use map tiles. In some, players will only choose a card from your hand to place there.
the cards in both piles and then choose 1 pile as your starting need to choose which path to take, and do not need to form a If the miniature taking the test is SK:
9. Draw back up to a hand of 2 virtue cards. If your deck runs
hand of cards. Place 1 card from this pile into your dashboard’s darkness deck. out, shuffle your discards to form a new one. • Add the current STRENGTH modifier on his stat track.
left-hand action slot and another into your right-hand action slot.
Reshuffle the 4 cards you did not choose to form your draw deck. Scene chapters use board tiles and miniatures. Players must help 10. Discard any dice that are not in the reserve area of your • -1 for every shadow in SK’s surroundings.
You should have 2 cards in play, a hand of 2 cards, a draw deck of SK achieve his objectives in the time allocated. Refer to the map dashboard, including dice in donated slots and on virtue • +2 if SK is within the aura of Courage.

ENDING A CHAPTER
4 cards, and none in your discard pile. setup, lay out the map tiles, and add all components to the scene. and discovery cards. The number of reserved spaces on the
dashboard is the limit of reserved dice you may store. If you If the miniature taking the test is an enemy:
Place the map tiles, miniatures, fight, fight effect, and discovery • +1 for every other enemy mortal in the target’s surroundings.
ever get more dice in reserve than you have slots, you must
cards for this act to one side. Do not shuffle these card decks.

TALK
The outcome symbol describes a condition that will see choose which to remove until each dice has a dashboard slot. • +1 for every shadow in SK’s surroundings.
Shuffle the darkness and event decks. Place the dice, tokens, and you finish the current turn and resolve the end of the
11. Trigger any end of turn effects.

DARKNESS TURNS
player aid with reach. chapter. Players may have to choose from several options leading
to different chapters; in which case the current chapter will end 12. Flip your turn order token to show that your turn is over. If the miniature taking the test is SK:
Start the adventure by reading the chapter 1a entry (unless without players having taken any turns.
instructed by a previous act to start elsewhere). • Add the current COMPASSION modifier on his stat track.
If the last of a chapter’s darkness cards is discarded or resolved, • -1 for every shadow in SK’s surroundings.
Place the stat board nearby and check the story book for the complete that Darkness or player turn and then resolve the end 1. Resolve an omen card if it is on top of the darkness deck.
starting values. of the chapter. • +2 if SK is within the aura of Justice.
2. Draw the top card from the darkness deck. If the miniature taking the test is an enemy:
Rules on cards takes precedence before core rules. If a rule gives An act ends in immediate defeat if SK’s STRENGTH, CLARITY, or

EXPLORE
you more than one option, the Virtue players decide; if the players COMPASSION are reduced to 0 or below, or if DANGER exceeds 3. If the current chapter is a story, resolve the story section of the • +1 for every shadow in SK’s surroundings.
cannot agree, the one who took the last turn decides. When several 10. Read the last page of the story book. card, discard it, then go to step 5. Otherwise, continue.
miniatures must move and fight, resolve all move actions first, then When resolving a nightmare card, always resolve the story

GAME MODES
Otherwise the act ends when the players reach a chapter that tells If the miniature taking the test is SK:

GAME PLAY
the fight. Game components are limited; do not proxy resources. section regardless of whether the chapter is a scene or a story.
them they have reached a major or minor victory, or defeat. • Add the current CLARITY modifier on his stat track.
4. If the current chapter is a scene, resolve the near section of
• -1 for every shadow in SK’s surroundings.
the card, then the far section. Also resolve the spawn section.
When all sections have been resolved, discard the card. • +2 if SK is within the aura of Temperance.
If you are playing co-operation or confrontation modes at fewer
than the maximum player count, you may add new players Each act is made up of chapters, each made up of rounds. 5. The Virtue with the next turn order token starts their turn, or If the miniature taking the test is an enemy:

DICE
mid-game. At the start of any round, each new player takes an At the start of each round, the Virtue players decide their turn the round ends if all Virtues have taken a turn. • +1 for every shadow in SK’s surroundings.

CO-OPERATION (1-4 PLAYERS)

unplayed Virtue of their choice and sets them up as normal. order: allocate 1 turn order token to each Virtue to show who will Random number: Reveal the top an event card, ignore the top
go first, second, third, and fourth. lines, and use the numbers at the bottom. The left-hand number
The standard way to play. Players play the 4 cardinal Virtues Start the round with the Virtue turn of the player holding turn is used when the test is made by crowds or rabble; the centre is
(Courage, Temperance, Justice, and Prudence), aiding Solomon order token 1. for villains and champions; and the right-hand number for heroes
and nemeses. Unless otherwise specified, SK always uses the

VIRTUE DASHBOARDS
Kane (SK) against a Darkness controlled by the game AI. After each Virtue turn, there is a Darkness turn, followed by the
hero level.
If you are playing with fewer than 4 Virtue players, each player still next Virtue turn in ascending numerical order. If all Virtues have Faith Bravery Determination Pain Fear
takes the role of a single Virtue, leaving some unplayed. Keep the already taken a turn, the round is over. If there is no trigger for the
can be used as wild dice to stand in for up to 1 symbol per

VIRTUE TURNS
dashboard(s) of the unplayed Virtue(s) nearby, as their actions chapter’s end, start a new round.
action (in addition to any already part of that action’s cost).
can be used by any player, as if they were an extension of their The player taking a turn is the active player.

TESTS
You can have a maximum of 2 dice in the donated slots; if you
own dashboard. Therefore unplayed Virtues can still be spawned A slot on any action can be paid for with any dice result.
donated a third, you must remove one. Up to 2 dice from the
on the board to confront shadows or use their auras. The action

CONFRONTATION (2-5 PLAYERS)

Virtue’s pool can be placed in the reserved slots. You may end a
decks of unplayed Virtues are not used.
1. Trigger any start of turn effects. chapter with dice in your donated and reserved slots; it is only at
the end of your turn that the dice are checked and any outside
2. Roll 3 dice. Tests list the type of interaction (TALK, FIGHT, or EXPLORE),
This mode is similar to co-operative mode, but with one additional your reserve lost.
player taking the part of Darkness. Two player confrontation mode 3. You may choose to either flip one of the dice to its opposite followed by the card they trigger (depending on the result of the
The 3 permanent actions function like virtue cards but are

SOLO (1 PLAYER)
is a Darkness player against a Virtue. face, or re-roll one of them. test).
available every turn and cannot be discarded. The central action
4. Add any dice you had in your dashboard’s donated and You can only perform tests that are listed on the current page has a variable effect (X) with a number of sockets to hold , and
reserved areas (these are not rolled again) to the dice you of the story book or on the cards currently in play, and tests are other players may use this action, at a cost of an additional .
The player takes the roll of Providence, and fights against the
rolled to form your pool. listed on their target character.
game’s Darkness AI. You can also play solo in co-operation mode Unless otherwise specified, actions on Virtue dashboards refer
as any of the 5 Virtues. 5. Allocate each dice in your pool to one of the following: TALK and FIGHT tests can be taken from SK's surroundings. to SK.
 CARDS DISCOVERY CARDS
Discovery cards reveal elements of the adventure.
LIGHT MAP TILES
If an effect allows a player to play a card, the player places the Instant effects are triggered once, when the card is When an effect tells you to place light, place a light token A miniature’s surroundings are the area they are in, plus all
card in one of their dashboard slots. If that slot already has a card, revealed. If an effect would reveal a discovery card with from the supply in any one of the currently available sockets (on a adjacent areas. Two areas are adjacent if they share a common
discard it before the new one is placed. an instant effect again, while it is still in play, the effect dashboard, card, or in the story book) or in a place detailed by a border. Being in the same area as something is not considered
does not trigger again. discovery card's special rule. being adjacent to it.
A Remains in Play card stays in effect until the end of a chapter or
until it is discarded by another effect. A Remains in Play until XX Ongoing effects are effects that continue as long as the Each socket can take 1 . Light remains in a socket until an An enemy adjacent to SK can be activated by the near section of a

VIRTUE CARDS
card stays in effect until the XX condition is met. card remains in play. action tells a player to Remove , in which case you may take it darkness/nightmare card. An enemy that is not adjacent to SK can
Opportunities are things the players can do which they from any socket currently in play and return it to the supply. be activated by the far section of a darkness/nightmare card.

Unless otherwise specified, actions on virtue cards refer to SK. could not do before, and work like other actions on Virtue Each Virtue has a central action that contains sockets; its effect is When 2 tiles are placed next to each other, areas along the
dashboards or cards. Unless otherwise specified, they based on the number of in those sockets (X). adjoining edges that do not have lines on the outside join together

SIN CARDS
Each active slot on a Virtue's dashboard can hold 1 virtue card. are available to any Virtue player. to form bigger areas. When an area spans 2 or more tiles, it is
When a card is in one of these slots, it is an active card. These A chapters may display a Solomon’s Path of 5 sockets. To
considered to be part of all of those tiles.
cards, plus the permanent actions on the Virtue’s dashboard, are Illuminate Solomon’s Path, place tokens onto it, covering each

DARKNESS AND NIGHTMARE CARDS

the actions available to that Virtue’s player during their turn. Sin cards have an effect that applies as long as the card remains socket. Single white lines separate one area from another. Red lines
in play. Once a light token has been placed in their slot, the card cannot be crossed with a movement effect by any miniature.
At the end of a chapter which contains Solomon’s Path, if the total

OMEN CARD (N): DXX

is discarded and the effect cancelled. An area enclosed by double lines is special, as described by a
upon the path is 0-2, the path is considered to be dark; if the
If the chapter is a story, only the story section of the darkness discovery card.
total is 3-5, then it is bright.
card is used (open book icon). If the chapter is a scene, the near,
Doors can determine a line on the edge of a tile, thus separating a
far, and spawn sections are all used. The omen card is a trigger for something that happens during a If players succeed in turning Solomon’s Path bright, they gain a
larger area into 2 distinct areas.
chapter. N is the timer, X is what happens when triggered. number of points they can use to modify SK’s stats:
Each effect line is resolved separately, in order, from top to bottom.
The compass rose token sits beside the board with an orientation
Resolve all the lines you can in any section that applies (not every To setup the darkness deck for a chapter with an omen card, take • 3 offers 1 modification.
defined by the current chapter map. When a compass direction is
line will be resolved every time), choosing the miniatures with the listed number of darkness cards and shuffle them, deal out N
• 4 offers 2 modifications. called for by a card, use the compass rose token as reference.
the correct keyword. If more than one level of miniature shares a of these cards into a pile, then place the omen card on top of that
keyword, activate nemesis level miniatures first, then villains, then pile. Then deal the rest of the darkness cards on top. An omen • 5 offers 3 modifications. Each area can hold as many miniatures as can physically stand
rabble (Virtue players choose if there is a tie). card is resolved if it is on top of the darkness deck at the start of Each point of modification can move DANGER down by 1 point, or inside it. A miniature must have at least half of its base in an area
a Darkness turn, or if it is discarded for any reason. To resolve an STRENGTH, CLARITY or COMPASSION up by 1. to count as being inside it. If an area is full, a mortal miniature
Each miniature on the board can only act once during a Darkness
omen card, first discard the card itself, then reveal the related cannot move into or through it. An Immortal miniature can move
turn, regardless of how many lines it could have acted in. After all modifications have been assigned to the stat dashboard,
DXX discovery card. into a full area if it will immediately be removed and does not need
However, miniatures can add modifiers to actions in any number remove all from Solomon’s Path before moving on to the next to be physically placed on the board.

AURAS
of lines. You cannot ignore a miniature to save it for a later line When Darkness mode is being played, this sequence is modified, chapter.

STAT BOARD AND THE CLOUD

if the line cannot be completed another way. If it is the only and the Darkness player can act before the omen card is resolved. Virtues can be placed onto the board as an action, in any area
miniature that could resolve a line, it must do so. that does not already contain an immortal. They move like other
miniatures, but 2 Virtues cannot exist in the same area. Other
The spawn section tells you to place a shadow on the board,
immortals can either share an area, or will be mutually destroyed
into the area with the indicated spawn token. Treat this as if the An aura is a special ability which affects the surroundings of a
The STRENGTH, CLARITY, COMPASSION and DANGER stats are when they enter the same area as another.
shadow was entering the area from an adjacent area for purposes miniature who has it.
of interacting with other miniatures. Do not spawn a shadow if the shown on a separate dashboard that all players share. The first 3 If SK ends an action or turn in the same area as an encounter
shadow spawn threshold has been reached (as indicated under cannot go above 10, and DANGER cannot go below 1. High and An aura only affects SK (unless otherwise stated). When SK is miniature or token, reveal card DXX. The encounter is not
the DANGER level on the stat board). low stat values have stat modifiers above them which are applied within range of an aura, it is active and its effect applies. triggered if SK moves through the encounter area and leaves it in

SHADOW SPAWN THRESHOLD

SHADOWS HEALTH
to related tests. The effects of multiple active auras are cumulative. the same action.
If an action adds a darkness card to the deck, take a random
darkness card from the supply and add it to the bottom of the
deck without looking at it. If an action discards a darkness card Linked to the DANGER stat, the shadow spawn threshold (or just
from the deck, discard the top card without resolving it. ‘shadow threshold’) is the maximum number of shadows that can
be spawned at once. If an effect increases the threshold in one of When moving, shadows always follow the shortest route towards N is the number of wounds a character can suffer before they are
The story section of a nightmare card is used in every chapter,
the sections, place a threshold token next to the current section. SK, even if that means passing through a Virtue. Shadows move defeated and removed from play. If no HEALTH value is listed for a
whether story or scene. If this is a story chapter, it is the only
Each threshold token increases the threshold of that section by 1. round and through each other and enemy mortals without any character then it is assumed to be HEALTH 1.
section of the card that is used. Nightmare cards can spawn up

THE CLOUD
to 3 shadows per card. From left to right, place a shadow on each They are not discarded until the end of the current act. effect. When a character is wounded, place a number of wound tokens
listed spawn point (X, Y, Z). If the shadow spawn threshold is When a shadow moves into an adjacent area to SK, it threatens next to their miniature (note that they are not considered to have

EVENT CARDS
reached, excess shadows do not spawn. him with its aura, modifying tests. the wounded keyword). When the number of tokens equals or
The cloud is an area in which the Virtues can place and store all of
exceeds their HEALTH, they are defeated. HEALTH 1 characters
their collective resources and have equal access to them: mercy Shadows cannot fight: when a shadow moves into the same area are removed as soon as they are wounded.
When an event is revealed, resolve each effect line separately, cubes, luck cubes, blessing tokens, and purity point tokens. as SK, it engages him (regardless of the miniature limit): remove
starting at the top and working your way down the card. Resolve the shadow and reveal the top card of the event deck. A wounded miniature cannot move more than 1 area per turn.
Luck (green cubes) can be used whenever a random number is
all the lines you can. Virtue players may choose when there are revealed. By discarding a luck cube from the cloud the Virtue If SK moves into the same area as a shadow, remove the shadow SL does not have HEALTH; his state of mental and physical

WINNING
multiple ways to resolve a line effect, but they may only choose player can ignore the first number drawn and draw a new one. You and reveal the top card of the event deck. SK may continue his wellbeing is indicated by the stat board.
between options that actually resolve the line. may continue spending luck to draw a new card until you run out move after the event has been resolved.
If the event deck runs out, shuffle the discard pile to create a of luck or accept the last drawn number.

FIGHT CARDS
If a shadow wants to move into the same area as a Virtue,
new one. Mercy (white cubes) an be used instead of one of the dice the Virtue player may allow the shadow to do so and trigger a
requirements for an action. More than 1 mercy cube can be used shockwave. Alternatively, the Virtue may hold their ground: the In every mode, the Virtues work co-operatively and either all win
on a single action, and they can be used in addition to wild dice. shadow cannot move into the area. Return it to the last area it was or all lose, as described by the final chapter they reveal.
Fight cards resolve fight tests. When fight cards are revealed, they
However, they cannot replace stat costs. in before it tried moving into the Virtue's area; its move ends, and
always enter play on their A side. If there is a flip icon on the In confrontation and duel modes, the Darkness player wins if the

SHOCKWAVE
card, then after it is resolved, flip the card to its alternate side. Blessings provide a different benefit, as explained on DANGER increases by 1. Virtues are defeated.
each token. They can be used at any time, even during
Fight effect cards detail the instant effects of combat and ongoing You can modify the difficulty during set up of an act by adding
other player’s turns.
status effects, all of which must be performed in full if possible. When a shadow moves into an area that contains a Virtue, or a one or more mercy, luck, and/or blessings to the cloud. To make
When one with the remains in play keyword is revealed, tuck it Purity points are sometimes used to track how well the Virtue moves into the same area as any shadows, a shockwave an act harder, replace one or more of the darkness cards for that
underneath the target’s fight card so that the title is visible, as a Virtues are doing. Unlike the other resources, they are is triggered. Remove from the board the target Virtue and all chapter with nightmare cards, on a 1-for-1 basis. Some chapters
reminder that its status effect is in play on that character. removed from the cloud at the end of each chapter. shadows in that Virtue’s aura range, without revealing an event. will force you to include a certain amount of nightmare cards.
 DICE DICE

Faith Bravery Determination Pain Fear Faith Bravery Determination Pain Fear
can be used as wild dice to stand in for up to 1 symbol per can be used as wild dice to stand in for up to 1 symbol per
action (in addition to any already part of that action’s cost). action (in addition to any already part of that action’s cost).

GAME ROUND TESTS GAME ROUND TESTS

A slot can be paid for with any dice result. A slot can be paid for with any dice result.

Allocate turn order tokens to the Virtues to indicate the turn You can only perform tests that are listed on the current page Allocate turn order tokens to the Virtues to indicate the turn You can only perform tests that are listed on the current page
order. Start the round with the Virtue player holding token 1. of the story book or on the cards currently in play, and tests are order. Start the round with the Virtue player holding token 1. of the story book or on the cards currently in play, and tests are
listed on their target character. listed on their target character.

VIRTUE TURNS VIRTUE TURNS

After each Virtue turn, there is a Darkness turn, followed by the After each Virtue turn, there is a Darkness turn, followed by the
next Virtue turn in ascending numerical order. TALK and FIGHT tests can be taken from SK's surroundings. next Virtue turn in ascending numerical order. TALK and FIGHT tests can be taken from SK's surroundings.
EXPLORE tests can only be taken from the same area as SK. EXPLORE tests can only be taken from the same area as SK.
Make a test by finding the base value, adding any modifiers, Make a test by finding the base value, adding any modifiers,
1. Trigger any start of turn effects. then adding a random number from the bottom of an event 1. Trigger any start of turn effects. then adding a random number from the bottom of an event
card. The left-hand number is used when the test is made by card. The left-hand number is used when the test is made by
2. Roll 3 dice. 2. Roll 3 dice.
crowds or rabble; the centre is for villains and champions; crowds or rabble; the centre is for villains and champions;
3. You may choose to either flip one dice or re-roll one. and the right-hand number for heroes and nemeses. Unless 3. You may choose to either flip one dice or re-roll one. and the right-hand number for heroes and nemeses. Unless
4. Add any dice results you had in your dashboard’s donated otherwise specified, SK always uses the hero level. 4. Add any dice results you had in your dashboard’s donated otherwise specified, SK always uses the hero level.
and reserved areas to the dice you rolled to form your pool. Compare the total to the listed ranges and resolve the and reserved areas to the dice you rolled to form your pool. Compare the total to the listed ranges and resolve the
5. Allocate each dice in your pool to one of the following: appropriate discovery or fight card(s). 5. Allocate each dice in your pool to one of the following: appropriate discovery or fight card(s).

a. A space with the matching symbol (on your dashboard, If the test is unique, modifiers are listed on the relevant a. A space with the matching symbol (on your dashboard, If the test is unique, modifiers are listed on the relevant
one of your active virtue cards, on a discovery card cards. Otherwise, the following modifiers apply. In any case, one of your active virtue cards, on a discovery card cards. Otherwise, the following modifiers apply. In any case,
in play with a dice slot, on the central action space if a nemesis is performing the test, add the current DANGER in play with a dice slot, on the central action space if a nemesis is performing the test, add the current DANGER

FIGHT FIGHT
on another Virtue player’s dashboard at a cost of an modifier. Shadow auras apply to all tests. on another Virtue player’s dashboard at a cost of an modifier. Shadow auras apply to all tests.
additional , or on any action on an unplayed Virtue’s additional , or on any action on an unplayed Virtue’s
dashboard. If the miniature taking the test is SK: dashboard. If the miniature taking the test is SK:
b. One of the donated spaces on another Virtue’s • Add the current STRENGTH modifier on his stat track. b. One of the donated spaces on another Virtue’s • Add the current STRENGTH modifier on his stat track.
dashboard. You may donate up to 1 dice per player per dashboard. You may donate up to 1 dice per player per
• -1 for every shadow in SK’s surroundings. • -1 for every shadow in SK’s surroundings.
turn, and only to a player who has not yet taken their turn turn, and only to a player who has not yet taken their turn
this round. If the player already has 2 donated dice they • +2 if SK is within the aura of Courage. this round. If the player already has 2 donated dice they • +2 if SK is within the aura of Courage.
must decide which one to remove. If the miniature taking the test is an enemy: must decide which one to remove. If the miniature taking the test is an enemy:
c. One of the 2 reserve spaces on your own dashboard. • +1 for every other enemy mortal in the target’s surroundings. c. One of the 2 reserve spaces on your own dashboard. • +1 for every other enemy mortal in the target’s surroundings.

TALK TALK
6. Resolve actions that have been paid for in full. When an • +1 for every shadow in SK’s surroundings. 6. Resolve actions that have been paid for in full. When an • +1 for every shadow in SK’s surroundings.
action on a virtue card is resolved, discard that card. action on a virtue card is resolved, discard that card.
7. Keep or discard any remaining active cards from your slots. If the miniature taking the test is SK: 7. Keep or discard any remaining active cards from your slots. If the miniature taking the test is SK:
8. If any of your slots are empty, place a card from your hand • Add the current COMPASSION modifier on his stat track. 8. If any of your slots are empty, place a card from your hand • Add the current COMPASSION modifier on his stat track.
there. • -1 for every shadow in SK’s surroundings. there. • -1 for every shadow in SK’s surroundings.
9. Draw back up to a hand of 2 virtue cards. • +2 if SK is within the aura of Justice. 9. Draw back up to a hand of 2 virtue cards. • +2 if SK is within the aura of Justice.
10. Discard any dice not in the reserve area of your dashboard. If the miniature taking the test is an enemy: 10. Discard any dice not in the reserve area of your dashboard. If the miniature taking the test is an enemy:

EXPLORE EXPLORE
11. Trigger any end of turn effects. • +1 for every shadow in SK’s surroundings. 11. Trigger any end of turn effects. • +1 for every shadow in SK’s surroundings.

DARKNESS TURNS DARKNESS TURNS

12. Flip your turn order token to show that your turn is over. 12. Flip your turn order token to show that your turn is over.
If the miniature taking the test is SK: If the miniature taking the test is SK:
• Add the current CLARITY modifier on his stat track. • Add the current CLARITY modifier on his stat track.
1. Resolve an omen card if it is on top of the darkness deck. • -1 for every shadow in SK’s surroundings. 1. Resolve an omen card if it is on top of the darkness deck. • -1 for every shadow in SK’s surroundings.
2. Draw the top card from the darkness deck. • +2 if SK is within the aura of Temperance. 2. Draw the top card from the darkness deck. • +2 if SK is within the aura of Temperance.
3. If the current chapter is a story, resolve the story section of If the miniature taking the test is an enemy: 3. If the current chapter is a story, resolve the story section of If the miniature taking the test is an enemy:

OTHER OTHER
the card, discard it, then go to step 5. Otherwise, continue. the card, discard it, then go to step 5. Otherwise, continue.
• +1 for every shadow in SK’s surroundings. • +1 for every shadow in SK’s surroundings.
When resolving a nightmare card, always resolve the story When resolving a nightmare card, always resolve the story
section, whether it is a scene or a story chapter. section, whether it is a scene or a story chapter.
4. If the current chapter is a scene, resolve the near section of 4. If the current chapter is a scene, resolve the near section of
the card, then the far section. Also resolve the spawn section. A wounded miniature cannot move more than 1 area per turn. the card, then the far section. Also resolve the spawn section. A wounded miniature cannot move more than 1 area per turn.
Then discard the card. Luck (green): Ignore the first number drawn and draw another. Then discard the card. Luck (green): Ignore the first number drawn and draw another.
5. The Virtue with the next turn order token starts their turn, or Mercy (white): Use instead of one of the dice requirements for 5. The Virtue with the next turn order token starts their turn, or Mercy (white): Use instead of one of the dice requirements for
the round ends if all Virtues have taken a turn. an action. the round ends if all Virtues have taken a turn. an action.
 CHARACTERS SCOUT CHARACTERS SCOUT
Darkness and nightmare cards describe when and how far Darkness and nightmare cards describe when and how far
Each individual mortal and immortal in the game is a character. scouts move. They move in cardinal directions, as dictated by Each individual mortal and immortal in the game is a character. scouts move. They move in cardinal directions, as dictated by
and has a miniature to represent them on the board. the compass rose token, or towards a defined target. and has a miniature to represent them on the board. the compass rose token, or towards a defined target.

Immortal creatures are the 4 main Virtues (Courage, In some chapters, scouts can SEARCH. This action can only be Immortal creatures are the 4 main Virtues (Courage, In some chapters, scouts can SEARCH. This action can only be
Temperance, Justice, Prudence), Providence, Darkness, and taken by scouts can take, and only when listed in the current Temperance, Justice, Prudence), Providence, Darkness, and taken by scouts can take, and only when listed in the current
the shadows. Everything else in the game is mortal. and are chapter entry or on discovery cards. When a search test can be the shadows. Everything else in the game is mortal. and are chapter entry or on discovery cards. When a search test can be
usually flesh-and-blood creatures (though not always). taken on a character, the test will be listed as part of the target usually flesh-and-blood creatures (though not always). taken on a character, the test will be listed as part of the target
miniature’s stat line, along with who the scout is looking for. miniature’s stat line, along with who the scout is looking for.
Mortals are either allies, enemies or neutrals. Allies are mortals Scouts may also use search to activate other special actions as Mortals are either allies, enemies or neutrals. Allies are mortals Scouts may also use search to activate other special actions as

SEEKER: X SEEKER: X
controlled by the Virtue players. Enemies are mortals controlled dictated on discovery cards. controlled by the Virtue players. Enemies are mortals controlled dictated on discovery cards.
by Darkness. Neutrals are controlled by neither. by Darkness. Neutrals are controlled by neither.
All characters have a level. The name of each level depends on At the end of each Virtue turn, a seeker moves 1 area towards All characters have a level. The name of each level depends on At the end of each Virtue turn, a seeker moves 1 area towards

SENTRY: N1, N2, N3 SENTRY: N1, N2, N3

whether the character is an ally or an enemy of SK. the nearest X (a specific miniature or token). whether the character is an ally or an enemy of SK. the nearest X (a specific miniature or token).
Level Allies Enemies Level Allies Enemies
1 Crowd Rabble Sentries patrol a specific area along a specific route defined by 1 Crowd Rabble Sentries patrol a specific area along a specific route defined by
2 Champion Villain listing a number of waypoints: N1, N2, N3, and so on. A route 2 Champion Villain listing a number of waypoints: N1, N2, N3, and so on. A route
3 Hero Nemesis can be of any length. 3 Hero Nemesis can be of any length.
Whenever more than one miniature is activated (from a Darkness and nightmare cards describe when and how far Whenever more than one miniature is activated (from a Darkness and nightmare cards describe when and how far
darkness card or from a keyword), they do so nemesis first, then sentries move. They move up to this distance, stopping if they darkness card or from a keyword), they do so nemesis first, then sentries move. They move up to this distance, stopping if they

COMPANION COMPANION
villain, then rabble. Virtue players choose if there is a tie. reach their next waypoint. Each time they move it is towards the villain, then rabble. Virtue players choose if there is a tie. reach their next waypoint. Each time they move it is towards the
next point along their specified route. If they reach the end of next point along their specified route. If they reach the end of
their route, their next movement will be back towards the first their route, their next movement will be back towards the first

VANDAL (N): X VANDAL (N): X

Companions are SK’s closest allies. After resolving a FIGHT, point in the route so that they can start again. Companions are SK’s closest allies. After resolving a FIGHT, point in the route so that they can start again.
TALK, EXPLORE, or MOVE action for SK,all of his companions TALK, EXPLORE, or MOVE action for SK,all of his companions
immediately resolve the same action (without paying the dice immediately resolve the same action (without paying the dice
cost). At the end of each Virtue turn, each vandal that has not moved cost). At the end of each Virtue turn, each vandal that has not moved
this turn removes 1 N token from the area they are in. This this turn removes 1 N token from the area they are in. This
These additional tests and movements are separate to SK’s. keyword is activated first when the miniature is activated. These additional tests and movements are separate to SK’s. keyword is activated first when the miniature is activated.
Resolve any test using the companion’s values and only the Resolve any test using the companion’s values and only the
modifiers that apply to them. Generally, auras and shadows will As soon as the last N token is removed from an area, the vandal modifiers that apply to them. Generally, auras and shadows will As soon as the last N token is removed from an area, the vandal
not modify companion’s tests, even if the same stat or shadow takes the action or reveals the card X. If a vandal doesn't have not modify companion’s tests, even if the same stat or shadow takes the action or reveals the card X. If a vandal doesn't have
modified SK’s. the X action, they just remove N tokens. modified SK’s. the X action, they just remove N tokens.
If SK is not on the board in a scene, Virtues may play actions on If a vandal standing in an area with a N token is also a seeker, If SK is not on the board in a scene, Virtues may play actions on If a vandal standing in an area with a N token is also a seeker,
companions instead. If SK is not on the board, companions do they will perform the vandal effect and not perform the seeker companions instead. If SK is not on the board, companions do they will perform the vandal effect and not perform the seeker

COWARD WARDEN COWARD WARDEN

not get the free bonus action mentioned above. effect that turn. not get the free bonus action mentioned above. effect that turn.

SHADOWS SHADOWS
At the end of each Virtue turn, a coward miniature moves 1 Mortal miniatures cannot enter the same area as a warden. At the end of each Virtue turn, a coward miniature moves 1 Mortal miniatures cannot enter the same area as a warden.
area towards the nearest edge of the board. If they are already area towards the nearest edge of the board. If they are already

FOLLOWER FOLLOWER
adjacent to the board edge, they are removed from play. adjacent to the board edge, they are removed from play.

When moving, shadows always follow the shortest route towards When moving, shadows always follow the shortest route towards
After SK moves, each of his followers immediately moves the After SK moves, each of his followers immediately moves the

GLOATER: (N) GLOATER: (N)

SK, even if that means passing through a Virtue. Shadows move SK, even if that means passing through a Virtue. Shadows move
same number of areas towards SK. same number of areas towards SK.
round and through each other and enemy mortals without any round and through each other and enemy mortals without any
effect. effect.
At the end of each Virtue turn, each gloater in SK’s surroundings When a shadow moves into an adjacent area to SK, it threatens At the end of each Virtue turn, each gloater in SK’s surroundings When a shadow moves into an adjacent area to SK, it threatens

GUARDIAN: (N) GUARDIAN: (N)

takes a TALK test against him, with a base value of N. him with its aura, modifying tests. takes a TALK test against him, with a base value of N. him with its aura, modifying tests.
Shadows cannot fight: when a shadow moves into the same area Shadows cannot fight: when a shadow moves into the same area
At the end of each Virtue turn, each guardian in SK’s as SK, it engages him (regardless of the miniature limit): remove At the end of each Virtue turn, each guardian in SK’s as SK, it engages him (regardless of the miniature limit): remove
surroundings takes a FIGHT test against him, with a base value the shadow and reveal the top card of the event deck. surroundings takes a FIGHT test against him, with a base value the shadow and reveal the top card of the event deck.

HUNTER HUNTER
of N. of N.
If SK moves into the same area as a shadow, remove the shadow If SK moves into the same area as a shadow, remove the shadow
and reveal the top card of the event deck. SK may continue his and reveal the top card of the event deck. SK may continue his
Darkness and nightmare cards describe when and how far move after the event has been resolved. Darkness and nightmare cards describe when and how far move after the event has been resolved.
hunters move. Hunters always move towards SK by the shortest If a shadow wants to move into the same area as a Virtue, hunters move. Hunters always move towards SK by the shortest If a shadow wants to move into the same area as a Virtue,
route possible. the Virtue player may allow the shadow to do so and trigger a route possible. the Virtue player may allow the shadow to do so and trigger a
After all the active hunters have completed their movement, shockwave. Alternatively, the Virtue may hold their ground: the After all the active hunters have completed their movement, shockwave. Alternatively, the Virtue may hold their ground: the
they will make a single combined attack, if possible. Choose the shadow cannot move into the area. Return it to the last area they will make a single combined attack, if possible. Choose the shadow cannot move into the area. Return it to the last area

IMMUNE IMMUNE
highest-level hunter in SK’s surroundings to be the attacker. it was in before it tried moving into the Virtue's area; its move highest-level hunter in SK’s surroundings to be the attacker. it was in before it tried moving into the Virtue's area; its move

SHOCKWAVE SHOCKWAVE
ends, and DANGER increases by 1. ends, and DANGER increases by 1.

PRISONER PRISONER
This miniature cannot gain wound tokens. This miniature cannot gain wound tokens.
When a shadow moves into an area that contains a Virtue, or a When a shadow moves into an area that contains a Virtue, or a
Virtue moves into the same area as any shadows, a shockwave Virtue moves into the same area as any shadows, a shockwave
Players cannot move a prisoner (though game effects can). The is triggered. Remove from the board the target Virtue and all Players cannot move a prisoner (though game effects can). The is triggered. Remove from the board the target Virtue and all
character may still take any tests that are available to a prisoner. shadows in that Virtue’s aura range, without revealing an event. character may still take any tests that are available to a prisoner. shadows in that Virtue’s aura range, without revealing an event.
 PROVIDENCE DICE PROVIDENCE DICE
At the end of a Virtue turn, all and results that were used At the end of a Virtue turn, all and results that were used
Providence cannot be used with the other Virtues. She can be this turn to activate an action, or would normally have been Providence cannot be used with the other Virtues. She can be this turn to activate an action, or would normally have been
played either as a solo player against the game, or as part of a 2 returned to the supply for any other reason, instead go to the played either as a solo player against the game, or as part of a 2 returned to the supply for any other reason, instead go to the
player game against a Darkness player. Darkness player. player game against a Darkness player. Darkness player.

When Providence is in play you don't need the miniatures, Without changing their result, place these in the reserve section When Providence is in play you don't need the miniatures, Without changing their result, place these in the reserve section
actions, or auras of the 4 cardinal Virtues. When a scene’s of the Darkness player’s dashboard. If there are more dice than actions, or auras of the 4 cardinal Virtues. When a scene’s of the Darkness player’s dashboard. If there are more dice than
map shows one or more of the cardinal Virtues on the board, will fit in reserve, the Darkness player must choose which to map shows one or more of the cardinal Virtues on the board, will fit in reserve, the Darkness player must choose which to

DISCARDING DARKNESS CARDS DISCARDING DARKNESS CARDS

Providence can choose one of them to replace with her own keep and which to return to the supply. Providence can choose one of them to replace with her own keep and which to return to the supply.
miniature. Ignore any other Virtues on the map. miniature. Ignore any other Virtues on the map.
Any cards or effects that apply to Virtue(s) generally apply to An action that adds a darkness card works as normal, but when Any cards or effects that apply to Virtue(s) generally apply to An action that adds a darkness card works as normal, but when
Providence as well. Cards or effects that mention one of the removing a darkness card, the player resolving the action can Providence as well. Cards or effects that mention one of the removing a darkness card, the player resolving the action can

AURA AURA
other Virtues by name are not triggered by her. choose either the left or right hand card from the Darkness other Virtues by name are not triggered by her. choose either the left or right hand card from the Darkness

THE DARKNESS MINIATURE THE DARKNESS MINIATURE

dashboard to discard. dashboard to discard.

Providence’s aura is variable. It starts with no effect and Providence’s aura is variable. It starts with no effect and
becomes more powerful as light tokens are placed in its The Darkness miniature never counts towards the shadow becomes more powerful as light tokens are placed in its The Darkness miniature never counts towards the shadow
sockets. Each socket powers a different aura effect. As long as spawn threshold. sockets. Each socket powers a different aura effect. As long as spawn threshold.
a is in the associated socket, the effect works. Providence’s a is in the associated socket, the effect works. Providence’s
aura is the combination of all the effects that currently have . When resolving a line on a darkness card that refers to moving aura is the combination of all the effects that currently have . When resolving a line on a darkness card that refers to moving
a shadow, Darkness may choose to treat her own miniature as a a shadow, Darkness may choose to treat her own miniature as a
+1 aura size: Providence’s aura extends to cover all areas within shadow, assuming it is already on the board. This may move her +1 aura size: Providence’s aura extends to cover all areas within shadow, assuming it is already on the board. This may move her
2 of her. In addition, any shockwave she triggers while this part miniature, though she must still abide by the normal rules and 2 of her. In addition, any shockwave she triggers while this part miniature, though she must still abide by the normal rules and
of her aura is removes all shadows within 2 areas of her. cannot move herself in more than 1 line per darkness card. of her aura is removes all shadows within 2 areas of her. cannot move herself in more than 1 line per darkness card.
+1 dice: Providence may roll 4 dice at the start of her turn Darkness has the same aura as a shadow. +1 dice: Providence may roll 4 dice at the start of her turn Darkness has the same aura as a shadow.
instead of 3. instead of 3.
If the Darkness miniature enters the same area as SK, she If the Darkness miniature enters the same area as SK, she
+X to all tests: SK adds X to all of his tests. X is the number of +X to all tests: SK adds X to all of his tests. X is the number of

DARKNESS DARKNESS
engages him in the the same way as a shadow, however with engages him in the the same way as a shadow, however with
aura sockets with in them. aura sockets with in them.
a different effect. The Darkness miniature is returned to her a different effect. The Darkness miniature is returned to her
dashboard. Then, draw 2 event cards, look at them, and decide dashboard. Then, draw 2 event cards, look at them, and decide
which to discard and which to resolve (you must resolve one which to discard and which to resolve (you must resolve one
of them). Darkness does not gain a corruption token when she of them). Darkness does not gain a corruption token when she
Darkness can be played in confrontation or duel modes engages SK herself. Darkness can be played in confrontation or duel modes engages SK herself.
against either Providence or the other Virtues. Playing against a against either Providence or the other Virtues. Playing against a
When Darkness enters the same area as a Virtue, or vice versa, When Darkness enters the same area as a Virtue, or vice versa,
Darkness player instead of AI is much more challenging. Darkness player instead of AI is much more challenging.
both are removed and a shockwave is triggered, but there is no both are removed and a shockwave is triggered, but there is no
Darkness uses the darkness deck and her own dashboard and event. This happens before SK can be engaged, if he is in the Darkness uses the darkness deck and her own dashboard and event. This happens before SK can be engaged, if he is in the
miniature. The Darkness player deals 1 darkness card into each same area. Darkness is removed by a shockwave as if she was a miniature. The Darkness player deals 1 darkness card into each same area. Darkness is removed by a shockwave as if she was a
of the left and right hand slots of her dashboard. These cards are shadow. A Virtue cannot stop Darkness from entering her area, of the left and right hand slots of her dashboard. These cards are shadow. A Virtue cannot stop Darkness from entering her area,

CORRUPTION TOKENS CORRUPTION TOKENS

in addition to the darkness deck, which is constructed as usual. and vice versa. in addition to the darkness deck, which is constructed as usual. and vice versa.
Place the corruption tokens and nightmare cards nearby. Place the corruption tokens and nightmare cards nearby.
Place the Between Light and Dark discovery card (D0000) When a shadow engages SK while Darkness is also in Place the Between Light and Dark discovery card (D0000) When a shadow engages SK while Darkness is also in
next to the cloud. This will be available to the Virtue players his surroundings, place a corruption token on the next to the cloud. This will be available to the Virtue players his surroundings, place a corruption token on the

DARKNESS TURNS DARKNESS TURNS

throughout the act. Darkness dashboard in addition to triggering an throughout the act. Darkness dashboard in addition to triggering an
event. event.
1. Allocate some, all, or none of the dice in your reserve to The Darkness player may have as many of these at any one time 1. Allocate some, all, or none of the dice in your reserve to The Darkness player may have as many of these at any one time
actions on your dashboard. A slot on any action can be as there are tokens provided. actions on your dashboard. A slot on any action can be as there are tokens provided.
paid for with any dice result. You may also spend corruption paid for with any dice result. You may also spend corruption
During her turn, Darkness may spend a corruption token from During her turn, Darkness may spend a corruption token from
tokens. Each action may only be paid for and resolved once tokens. Each action may only be paid for and resolved once
her dashboard to pay for an action instead of spending a dice. her dashboard to pay for an action instead of spending a dice.
per turn. When all the symbols on an action have been per turn. When all the symbols on an action have been
Corruption will replace any dice cost, but not a stat cost. Each Corruption will replace any dice cost, but not a stat cost. Each
covered, the action is paid for and is resolved in step 2. covered, the action is paid for and is resolved in step 2.

PRIORITY OF DECISIONS PRIORITY OF DECISIONS

corruption token replaces 1 dice. corruption token replaces 1 dice.
2. Resolve actions that have been paid for in full. You cannot 2. Resolve actions that have been paid for in full. You cannot
resolve impiety if DANGER is at 1, because you cannot reduce resolve impiety if DANGER is at 1, because you cannot reduce
danger below this. When Darkness is being played, she must make her own choices danger below this. When Darkness is being played, she must make her own choices
in these circumstances: in these circumstances:
3. Resolve an omen card if it is on top of the darkness deck. 3. Resolve an omen card if it is on top of the darkness deck.
1. When using the despair and malevolence actions on her 1. When using the despair and malevolence actions on her
4. Choose either the left or right hand darkness card on your 4. Choose either the left or right hand darkness card on your
dashboard. dashboard.
dashboard to resolve. If only 1 card is available, you must dashboard to resolve. If only 1 card is available, you must
choose that. If both slots are empty, skip this step. 2. When resolving the near and far sections of a darkness choose that. If both slots are empty, skip this step. 2. When resolving the near and far sections of a darkness
card. This applies only to the selection referring to which card. This applies only to the selection referring to which
5. If the current chapter is a story, resolve the story section of 5. If the current chapter is a story, resolve the story section of
miniature(s) move and where they move, and must follow all miniature(s) move and where they move, and must follow all
the card, discard it, then go to step 7. Otherwise, go to step 6. the card, discard it, then go to step 7. Otherwise, go to step 6.
applicable rules. applicable rules.
6. If the current chapter is a scene, resolve the near section of 6. If the current chapter is a scene, resolve the near section of
3. Moving her miniature. 3. Moving her miniature.
the chosen darkness card, then the far section. When both the chosen darkness card, then the far section. When both
sections have been resolved, discard the card. The Virtue players continue to make all other choices. sections have been resolved, discard the card. The Virtue players continue to make all other choices.
7. Draw a darkness card from the top of the darkness deck until To make things even more difficult for the Virtues, you may allow 7. Draw a darkness card from the top of the darkness deck until To make things even more difficult for the Virtues, you may allow
both left and right hand slots of the Darkness dashboard have Darkness to make all the decisions regarding fight effect cards both left and right hand slots of the Darkness dashboard have Darkness to make all the decisions regarding fight effect cards
a card (faceup). for rabble, villain, and nemesis miniatures. a card (faceup). for rabble, villain, and nemesis miniatures.