Oct 13, 2025 1:34 pm
Marbin stands ready with a throwing knife in hand, he stand behind the dwarf (N27) scanning the area for danger.
Rolls
Intuition - (2d10+1)
(55) + 1 = 11
Act 1.1 - The Silver Wood
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Oct 13, 2025 1:51 pm
You notice that there are 8 goblins nearby that hiss and chatter with their guttural tongues as they crouch in the bushes and twisted tree roots surrounding the Tomb. They were trying to ambush you with their spears, but ⭐ thanks to Malfina and Shrike you're faster ⭐
We will handle the triggered action later (you don't start this tutorial with any abilities that grant them)
So, for now, please post your Main Action, Move, and Maneuver (or specify if you’re skipping any). You can also turn your main action into a move action or into a maneuver, so that your turn can alternatively consist of two move actions and a maneuver, or two maneuvers and a move action.
You can (should?) describe your actions cinematically if you like — in that case, use OOC for the actual mechanics.
Who’s up first? All PCs can postTutorial notes
For now, there are three possibilities as your move action: Advance, Crawl, Disengage.
Advance: When a creature takes the Advance move action, they move a number of squares up to their speed. They can break up this movement with their maneuver and main action however they wish.
Crawl: If you are prone, you can remain prone and crawl on the ground. Doing so costs you 1 additional square of movement for every square you crawl. If you intentionally want to crawl, you can fall prone as a free maneuver on your turn. While voluntarily prone, you can choose to stand as a free maneuver.While a creature is prone, any strike they make takes a bane, and melee abilities used against them gain an edge.
Disengage: When a creature takes the Disengage move action, they can shift 1 square. Certain class features, kits, and other rules allow a creature to shift more than 1 square when they disengage. See your character sheet for this number. A creature who does so can also break up their shift with their maneuver and main action however they wish.Battlemap
Overlays in the map above
Orange: Difficult terrain (to prevent clutter, only the nearby squares are highlighted here. For the remaining areas, please see the tactical analysis, below)
Tutorial notesTutorial: Tactical AnalysisThe canopy has been stripped away on the map below, revealing the thick, gnarled trunks beneath. These trees broad bases offer Cover from ranged attacks coming from the opposite side. See the white arrows on the map below for an example of positioning that provides cover for the goblins
On the other hand, the uneven roots and fallen branches make the surrounding spots difficult terrain (highlighted in orange) to enter. There are no extra costs to exit them.
Higher ground, shaded in increasingly darker greens, rises in gentle slopes throughout the map. A sharp-eyed archer or spellcaster there gains a tactical advantage (Edge), firing down at anyone caught in the lower ground. See the black arrows on the map below for an example of positioning that provides Malfina with this edge
At the heart of the map looms the Delian Tomb, an ancient stone monument that completely blocks line of sight for anyone trying to target through it. Adventurers can climb to its roof, 3 squares above the ground, for commanding sightlines and elevated position, but the slick moss and crumbling edges make it a tricky perch—one wrong step could be costly. The map also reveals the Tomb’s interior: a dark, echoing chamber with a staircase leading downward into the earth. Though the entrance seems deceptively quiet, the stairs are the most natural entry point (or exit route) to whatever lies beneath.
New ability
Return to Formlessness
@Drgwen, Malfina is now gaining Return to Formlessness (see it under "Main actions", in your character sheet). If it makes tactical sense, you can burn, break, or reshape parts of the environment. As we progress, more abilities will come online, giving everyone even more tactical options — but even now, you can start thinking creatively about how to use what you’ve got.
OOC:
Every round, you can take four different actions: a main action, a move action, a maneuver and a triggered action. We will handle the triggered action later (you don't start this tutorial with any abilities that grant them)
So, for now, please post your Main Action, Move, and Maneuver (or specify if you’re skipping any). You can also turn your main action into a move action or into a maneuver, so that your turn can alternatively consist of two move actions and a maneuver, or two maneuvers and a move action.
You can (should?) describe your actions cinematically if you like — in that case, use OOC for the actual mechanics.
Who’s up first? All PCs can post
[ +- ] Combat actions
In this optional section, let’s go over how your actions work in combat so you know what you can do:
- Your main action is typically where you’ll attack, cast a spell, use a special ability, or take another significant action.
- Your move action is usually spent on the Advance action, which lets you move a number of squares equal to your Speed in any direction — even diagonally.
- Your main action is typically where you’ll attack, cast a spell, use a special ability, or take another significant action.
- Your move action is usually spent on the Advance action, which lets you move a number of squares equal to your Speed in any direction — even diagonally.
[ +- ] Move action
For now, there are three possibilities as your move action: Advance, Crawl, Disengage.
Advance: When a creature takes the Advance move action, they move a number of squares up to their speed. They can break up this movement with their maneuver and main action however they wish.
Crawl: If you are prone, you can remain prone and crawl on the ground. Doing so costs you 1 additional square of movement for every square you crawl. If you intentionally want to crawl, you can fall prone as a free maneuver on your turn. While voluntarily prone, you can choose to stand as a free maneuver.While a creature is prone, any strike they make takes a bane, and melee abilities used against them gain an edge.
Disengage: When a creature takes the Disengage move action, they can shift 1 square. Certain class features, kits, and other rules allow a creature to shift more than 1 square when they disengage. See your character sheet for this number. A creature who does so can also break up their shift with their maneuver and main action however they wish.
[ +- ] Abilities
Your hero’s sheet include a number of abilities, many of which are main actions and some of which are maneuvers. Please check them out.
While you do that, let’s break down a few important points:
Tags: At the top of each ability, you’ll see tags like Magic, Melee, Psionic, Ranged, or Weapon. These are occasionally referenced by the rules, but you won’t need to worry too much about them this fight.
Range: Abilities show how far they can reach. Melee 1 means you must be next to the target. Ranged 5 means you can strike or affect something 5 squares away.
Targets: This tells you how many things — and what kind — you can hit with an ability.
Power Rolls: If an ability requires a roll, there will be the results for each tier (❌ or ✅ or ⭐). You may also use the ability’s roll section from your sheet to easily roll it, already with all attribute modifers, if any. Skills are never added to abilities' power rolls.
Effects: If an ability has an effect entry, that happens automatically whether you hit or miss.
While you do that, let’s break down a few important points:
Tags: At the top of each ability, you’ll see tags like Magic, Melee, Psionic, Ranged, or Weapon. These are occasionally referenced by the rules, but you won’t need to worry too much about them this fight.
Range: Abilities show how far they can reach. Melee 1 means you must be next to the target. Ranged 5 means you can strike or affect something 5 squares away.
Targets: This tells you how many things — and what kind — you can hit with an ability.
Power Rolls: If an ability requires a roll, there will be the results for each tier (❌ or ✅ or ⭐). You may also use the ability’s roll section from your sheet to easily roll it, already with all attribute modifers, if any. Skills are never added to abilities' power rolls.
Effects: If an ability has an effect entry, that happens automatically whether you hit or miss.
Overlays in the map above
Orange: Difficult terrain (to prevent clutter, only the nearby squares are highlighted here. For the remaining areas, please see the tactical analysis, below)
Tutorial notes
[ +- ] Objects and terrain
One thing that really sets Draw Steel apart from many other systems is how much the environment matters in a fight. The battlefield isn’t just a flat map with enemies on it — it’s part of the encounter itself. Cover, obstacles, furniture, trees, walls, beams, doors, and even the ground under your feet can all shape the flow of combat. Unlike some games where the terrain is just "flavor," in Draw Steel these features can be damaged, destroyed, manipulated, or turned into hazards that give you real tactical advantages (or problems, if you’re not careful).
[ +- ] Target: One Creature or Object
You may have noticed that your characters didn’t start with every power they’ll eventually have at first level. That’s by design. Since this is a teaching adventure, we’re unlocking abilities gradually as we introduce key mechanics. But please note that every character already has at least one ability that can affect objects, which means you can use what you have to influence the battlefield itself.
[ +- ] Difficult Terrain
Areas of thick underbrush, rubble, spiderwebs, or other obstacles to movement create difficult terrain. It costs 1 additional square of movement to enter a square of difficult terrain.
[ +- ] Cover
When you have line of effect to a creature or object but that target has at least half their form blocked by a solid obstruction such as a tree, wall, or overturned table, the target has cover. You take a bane on damage-dealing abilities used against creatures or objects that have cover from you.
[ +- ] Monster Labels on the Map
To keep track of who’s who, I use a three-part naming convention for enemies:
"Uppercase Letter"+"Group Number"."Lowercase Letter"
- Uppercase Letter: Tells you the type of creature (Examples: W = Goblin Warrior, A = Goblin Archer, K = Goblin Assassin.)
- Number: Indicates the group they belong to. A group always acts simultaneously.
- Lowercase Letter: Identifies the specific creature in that group.
Examples:
W1.a = First Goblin Warrior group, goblin "a."
W1.b = First Goblin Warrior group, goblin "b."
"Uppercase Letter"+"Group Number"."Lowercase Letter"
- Uppercase Letter: Tells you the type of creature (Examples: W = Goblin Warrior, A = Goblin Archer, K = Goblin Assassin.)
- Number: Indicates the group they belong to. A group always acts simultaneously.
- Lowercase Letter: Identifies the specific creature in that group.
Examples:
W1.a = First Goblin Warrior group, goblin "a."
W1.b = First Goblin Warrior group, goblin "b."
[ +- ] Warning
This section won't be included in future maps. After that, you are on your own ;)
On the other hand, the uneven roots and fallen branches make the surrounding spots difficult terrain (highlighted in orange) to enter. There are no extra costs to exit them.
Higher ground, shaded in increasingly darker greens, rises in gentle slopes throughout the map. A sharp-eyed archer or spellcaster there gains a tactical advantage (Edge), firing down at anyone caught in the lower ground. See the black arrows on the map below for an example of positioning that provides Malfina with this edge
At the heart of the map looms the Delian Tomb, an ancient stone monument that completely blocks line of sight for anyone trying to target through it. Adventurers can climb to its roof, 3 squares above the ground, for commanding sightlines and elevated position, but the slick moss and crumbling edges make it a tricky perch—one wrong step could be costly. The map also reveals the Tomb’s interior: a dark, echoing chamber with a staircase leading downward into the earth. Though the entrance seems deceptively quiet, the stairs are the most natural entry point (or exit route) to whatever lies beneath.
New ability
Return to Formlessness
@Drgwen, Malfina is now gaining Return to Formlessness (see it under "Main actions", in your character sheet). If it makes tactical sense, you can burn, break, or reshape parts of the environment. As we progress, more abilities will come online, giving everyone even more tactical options — but even now, you can start thinking creatively about how to use what you’ve got.
Oct 13, 2025 4:40 pm
Shrike is going to Advance to H22, then Charge at W1.b, making a free strike when he reaches the Goblin; His shoulder drives i to the Goblin. He follows that up bu a double palm thrust making a knockback maneuver to slam the goblin into the tree it is skulking under.
Note: Since my discipline is 2 my Knockback gets +2, and since I am a Null I can use my INT instead of MIG.
OOC:
Edit: Shrike's Free strike will do 7 damage and the Knockback will slide it 4 squares into the tree. Which should translate to 2+1=6 more damage (this calculation assumes a stability of 0) (Slamming Into Objects, pg 272).Note: Since my discipline is 2 my Knockback gets +2, and since I am a Null I can use my INT instead of MIG.
| Shrike | Stamina: 27/27 | Discipline: 2 | Victories: 0 |
Last edited October 13, 2025 5:24 pm
Rolls
Free Strike - (2D10+2)
(67) + 2 = 15
Knockback - (2D10+2)
(57) + 2 = 14
Oct 13, 2025 5:58 pm
Shrike moves with the straight, unstoppable momentum of a man who’s spent a lifetime pushing through hardship. He surges forward and dirt sprays behind him as his boots pound the ground, the goblin barely managing a snarl before Shrike’s shoulder crashes into it like a battering ram. The impact cracks like thunder through the clearing.
The goblin’s breath bursts out in a wet grunt as it’s lifted clean off its feet. Shrike doesn’t pause. He plants his boots, shifts his weight, and thrusts both palms forward. A ripple of invisible force surges outward slamming into the creature like a huge hammer.
The goblin hurtles backward, limbs flailing, before smashing into the tree it had been lurking. The impact sends a sharp crack echoing through the wood as the trunk splinters. Bark and leaves explode outward, showering the ground. A goblin-sized hole, faintly shimmering with psionic energy, marks the spot where it struck.
Suggestion: Slamming into the other goblin so both creatures take 1 damage.
Shrike, what do you do?
Meanwhile, two goblins on the eastern flank keep moving. While Shrike’s devastating charge draws attention to the center of the clearing, the pair creep forward, spears held tight in their clawed hands.Stamina lost:
W1.b: 12
The goblin’s breath bursts out in a wet grunt as it’s lifted clean off its feet. Shrike doesn’t pause. He plants his boots, shifts his weight, and thrusts both palms forward. A ripple of invisible force surges outward slamming into the creature like a huge hammer.
The goblin hurtles backward, limbs flailing, before smashing into the tree it had been lurking. The impact sends a sharp crack echoing through the wood as the trunk splinters. Bark and leaves explode outward, showering the ground. A goblin-sized hole, faintly shimmering with psionic energy, marks the spot where it struck.
OOC:
After 3 squares of movement, the goblin took 5 damage and hurled through the tree (pg 272) You can push it 1 more square or leave it where it is. Suggestion: Slamming into the other goblin so both creatures take 1 damage.
Shrike, what do you do?
Meanwhile, two goblins on the eastern flank keep moving. While Shrike’s devastating charge draws attention to the center of the clearing, the pair creep forward, spears held tight in their clawed hands.
OOC:
Next PC! What do you do?W1.b: 12
Oct 13, 2025 8:30 pm
Naercalad was contemplating the ale, trying to decide if it was worth tasting when the woman burst in. Hearing her story he recognized opportunity. Of course he would help and in doing so, demonstrate his leadership skills. Glory awaits. I'll mark the nearest goblin and move to attack.
OOC:
once we at the Battle, he'd take a position on the left. I think I have [ +- ] Mark
You draw your allies’ attention to a specific foe.
Effects: The target is marked by you until the end of the encounter, until you are dying, or until you use this ability again. You can willingly end your mark on a creature (no action required), and if another tactician marks a creature, your mark on that creature ends.
When a creature marked by you is reduced to 0 Stamina, you can use a free triggered action to mark a new target within distance.
You can initially mark only one creature using this ability, though other tactician abilities allow you to mark additional creatures at the same time. While a creature marked by you is within your line of effect, you and allies within your line of effect gain an edge on power rolls made against that creature. Additionally, whenever you or any ally uses an ability to deal rolled damage to a creature marked by you, you can spend 1 focus to gain one of the following benefits as a free triggered action:
- The ability deals an additional 4 damage.
- The creature dealing the damage can spend a Recovery.
- The creature dealing the damage can shift up to 2 squares.
- If you damaged the creature with a melee ability, the creature is taunted by you (EoT).
You can’t gain more than one benefit from the same trigger.
Effects: The target is marked by you until the end of the encounter, until you are dying, or until you use this ability again. You can willingly end your mark on a creature (no action required), and if another tactician marks a creature, your mark on that creature ends.
When a creature marked by you is reduced to 0 Stamina, you can use a free triggered action to mark a new target within distance.
You can initially mark only one creature using this ability, though other tactician abilities allow you to mark additional creatures at the same time. While a creature marked by you is within your line of effect, you and allies within your line of effect gain an edge on power rolls made against that creature. Additionally, whenever you or any ally uses an ability to deal rolled damage to a creature marked by you, you can spend 1 focus to gain one of the following benefits as a free triggered action:
- The ability deals an additional 4 damage.
- The creature dealing the damage can spend a Recovery.
- The creature dealing the damage can shift up to 2 squares.
- If you damaged the creature with a melee ability, the creature is taunted by you (EoT).
You can’t gain more than one benefit from the same trigger.
Rolls
The roll from earlier - (2d20+3)
(619) + 3 = 28
Oct 13, 2025 8:31 pm
OOC:
PhoenixScientist says:
Love the suggestion, yeah it keeps moving to hit the ither goblin. OOC:
Next PC! What do you do?W1.a: 1
W1.b: 13
Oct 13, 2025 9:19 pm
OOC:
Esidrix says:
once we at the Battle, he'd take a position on the left. I think I have Mark.I'll mark the nearest goblin and move to attack.
What goblin, exactly, are you marking? How are you going to move forward? Please gimme the identification of the enemy and your path using the grid coordinates, like PhoenixScientist did. What do you mean by "move to attack"? Is it a free ranged strike? So, mark is a maneuver. You also have a main and move action remaining. =)
There are a ton of details in Draw Steel, as this is a tactical RPG system, and those details can be the difference between victory and defeat. Unlike other games, you can't just say "I attack the nearest enemy" because there isn't a simple and effective "attack" ability. Moreover, terrain, objects, position and other stuff matters.
I am looking forward for what ability you gonna use. Any questions or help needed, just ask. =)
Oct 13, 2025 10:52 pm
Seeing the goblins planning their ambush, Malfina smirks and says, "Ah ah ah... You won't get the jump on us that easily, my green friends..." She then moves to her right, staying behind the tree, until she sees two goblins off to the right. Then, somehow, suddenly, she disappears, only to reappear a short distance away, up a hill to the northeast! she then points at the two goblins to her north, and two gouts of flame erupt from her hands and bathe the two goblins in fiery death!
OOC:
At the beginning of her turn in combat, she gains 2 Essence. Her Move is 5, so she moves to Q25. She uses the Practical Magic Maneuver to teleport 2 squares, plus she spends 1 Essence to teleport one more, taking her from Q25 to T22, which puts her up on the hill equal to the two goblins W4.a and W4.b. As her Actin, she then uses Bifurcated Incineration on those two! Power Roll for the bifurcated incineration... Each goblin takes six fire damage! And that means I gain 1 Essence.Last edited October 13, 2025 10:54 pm
Rolls
Power Roll - (2d10+2)
(55) + 2 = 12
Oct 13, 2025 10:57 pm
OOC:
I'll mark W1.b and I'm still trying to understand the Free attacks. I'll move 5 north and if possible take my free ranged attack on W1.b with my Longbow.[ +- ] Ranged Weapon Free Strike
Tags: Strike, Weapon, Ranged
Range: Ranged 12
Target: One creature or object
Roll results:
- ❌ 6 damage
- ✅ 8 damage
- ⭐ 10 damage
Range: Ranged 12
Target: One creature or object
Roll results:
- ❌ 6 damage
- ✅ 8 damage
- ⭐ 10 damage
Rolls
Attack - (2d20)
(176) = 23
GM edit: Ranged Weapon Free Strike - (2d10+2)
(38) + 2 = 13
Oct 13, 2025 11:33 pm
OOC:
Esidrix, now you got this! =) PS: Oops, almost. =) I fixed the range in your ranged free strike (probably my fault) it should have been 12 squares, so, yes, you can definitely hit W1.b.
But the dice is 2d10 not 2d20. I added them for you now. With the correct dice, now we can see the results: You did ✅ 8 damage.
And that's it for your turn. =)
Quick recap:
Move = Advance to H21
Maneuver = Marked W1.b
Main = Ranged Weapon Free Strike: Hit with 15 (I forgot the +2 for the edge) Result: Tier 2 (✅) = 8 damage.
OOC:
Continues in my next post, for the goblinsOct 13, 2025 11:49 pm
OOC:
Flawless description and tactics, Drgwen. =) Meanwhile, Naercalad strides forward, bow already drawn, his voice sharp and commanding. "Focus on the wounded one! Drop their numbers!"
OOC:
I took the liberty of adding the cinematic description of the Mark skill above. I usually won't speak for your characters, so please consider this just part of the tutorial. Don't worry, they'll be rare and end soon. =)
OOC:
Continues in my next postW1.a: 1
W4.a: 6
W4.b: 6
Oct 13, 2025 11:57 pm
Two of the goblins, howling with renewed fury, advance and charge Shrike head-on. Their bare feet slap the earth as they lower their crude spears and rush him. The first drives its spear into his side, just beneath his ribs. Pain lances through him, hot and sharp. A heartbeat later the second goblin jabs from the opposite side, the point biting into his shoulder. Blood spatters the dirt. They snarl and circle like wolves, their positions nearly boxing him in.
Tags: Charge, Melee, Strike, Weapon
Range: Melee 1
Target: One creature or object
Roll results:
- ❌ 3 damage
- ✅ 4 damage
- ⭐ 5 damageAcross the clearing, two more goblins peel away from the treeline and close in on Naercalad. One sprints ahead with a guttural scream, lunging with its spear. The point scrapes against his armor, glancing off but close enough to make him step back. The other lags just behind, feet pounding the earth as it races to join the attack, ready to strike in the next round.
Stamina lost:
W1.a: 1
W4.a: 6
W4.b: 6
[ +- ] Goblin Warrior's Spear Charge (Main)
Tags: Charge, Melee, Strike, Weapon
Range: Melee 1
Target: One creature or object
Roll results:
- ❌ 3 damage
- ✅ 4 damage
- ⭐ 5 damage
OOC:
Shrike, take 8 damage! Be careful or they will flank you!OOC:
Naercalad, take 4 damageOOC:
Next PC! What do you do?W1.a: 1
W4.a: 6
W4.b: 6
Rolls
W2.a Spear Charge - (2d10+2)
(47) + 2 = 13
W2.b Spear Charge - (2d10+2)
(82) + 2 = 12
W3.a Spear Charge - (2d10+2)
(84) + 2 = 14
Oct 14, 2025 12:09 am
Obsidian seeing Shrike move forward and Malfina disappear will rush forward and assist Shrike bolting forward to L20 then charge to K14 using free strike to hit W1.a with my maul then spinning to thrust the end of the handle in the gut for a knockback maneuver.
OOC:
I hope I did this right. First timer. Free strike=4 dam/ Knock back= push 1. Was I suppose to roll for ferocity?Last edited October 14, 2025 12:14 am
Rolls
Free strike - (2d10+2)
(54) + 2 = 11
Knock back - (2d10+2)
(51) + 2 = 8
Oct 14, 2025 12:13 am
OOC:
Quote:
I hope I did this right. You don’t give it a chance to recover. Spinning on your heel, you ram the thick end of the maul’s haft into its gut. The goblin doubles over, choking and clutching its stomach, spittle flying from between its jagged teeth.
OOC:
For the next one, you should describe where you pushed the goblin. But this time it won't matter, as it's now their turn.OOC:
Obsidian, take 3 damage
OOC:
Quote:
Was I suppose to roll for ferocity?You also get another ferocity because the goblin hurt you. =)
W1.a: 5
W4.a: 6
W4.b: 6
OOC:
Vordokov, Marbin, what do you do?Rolls
W1.a Spear Charge - (2d10+2)
(17) + 2 = 10
Oct 14, 2025 1:03 am
Shrike will parry the hit from a dead on strike to a glancing blow, a shimmer of psionic energy enhancing his movement as he activates Inertial Shield.
OOC:
Inertial shield halved the damage, Whichever attack is higher I will half. Last edited October 15, 2025 5:02 am
Oct 14, 2025 8:06 am
OOC:
PhoenixScientist says:
Inertial shield halved the damage, Whichever attack is higher I will half. In the meantime, please lose that Stamina. Don't worry, enemies are also weaker, balanced for these "incremental unlocks" of the tutorial.
Oct 14, 2025 2:05 pm
Marbin jumps forward and suddenly he disappears, leaving behind a puff of black ash. Mere moments later he steps out of the shadow of the closest tree.
He tosses the knife at the lone goblin across the other side of the tree (W3.b).
As I am hidden I can attack with Edge and therby negating the Bane from them having cover?
If the target has no allies adjacent to them, you gain 1 surge before the power roll. Could I then use 2 surges to increase the damage by 2? If so 8 damage, if not 6 damage.
He tosses the knife at the lone goblin across the other side of the tree (W3.b).
OOC:
Using Black Ash Teleport to get to J23, and as I am behind a tree I believe I can hide to gain a surge?As I am hidden I can attack with Edge and therby negating the Bane from them having cover?
If the target has no allies adjacent to them, you gain 1 surge before the power roll. Could I then use 2 surges to increase the damage by 2? If so 8 damage, if not 6 damage.
Last edited October 14, 2025 2:06 pm
Rolls
Insight - (1d3)
(3) = 3
I Work Better Alone - (2d10+2)
(16) + 2 = 9
Oct 14, 2025 9:46 pm
OOC:
Furmyr says:
Using Black Ash Teleport to get to J23, and as I am behind a tree I believe I can hide to gain a surge?As I am hidden I can attack with Edge and therby negating the Bane from them having cover?
If the target has no allies adjacent to them, you gain 1 surge before the power roll. Could I then use 2 surges to increase the damage by 2? If so 8 damage, if not 6 damage.
[ +- ] Surges
Whenever you deal rolled damage, you can spend up to 3 surges to deal extra damage to one creature or object targeted by the ability. Each surge you spend deals extra damage equal to your highest characteristic score.
Vordokov, what do you do?
After that, all creatures on both sides of the battle will have acted, the combat round ends, and a new combat round begins. So you can act twice, if you want =)
W1.a: 5
W3.b: 10
W4.a: 6
W4.b: 6
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