Advanced Rules: Class Abilities

(Optional Rules)

The rules in this section may be used to add an extra level of mechanical depth to certain aspects of the game. All are optional; each group should decide which to use in its games.

Limits on Turning the Undead

The ability to turn the undead may be limited as follows:

• Frequency: Each character capable of turning the undead may make one attempt per encounter.

• Mixed groups of undead: In encounters with multiple types of undead, a character who makes a successful turning attempt may optionally make another attempt in the following round. This process may be repeated until all types of undead have been affected or a turning attempt fails.

• Duration: A successfully turned monster is affected for 1 turn. Following this turn, the monster may return.

Magic-Users and Staves

Magic-users, illusionists, and similar arcane spell casters are normally limited to using daggers only. Such characters may, optionally, also be allowed to use a staff in combat.