The One Ring - Strider Mode Booklet
The One Ring - Strider Mode Booklet
4 The Shadow corrupts a sacred site. What is this Face a Noteworthy Encounter during 1 Skill Point 4 You are hindered by difficult terrain or an unfa-
place, and what foul presence now taints it? a journey vourable environment
5 A precious flower blooms for the first time in Reveal a significant location or 1 Adventure Point 5 You find yourself ill-equipped for the
many years. What is this plant, and why is it so discovery circumstances
vital? Overcome a tricky obstacle 1 Skill point 6 A favoured weapon or item is lost, broken, or
6 An ancient, sacred tree hosts a foul presence. sacrificed
Participate in a Council 1 Skill Point
What is this shadow, and can it be purged? 7 You are plagued by troubling visions or
Survive a dangerous combat 1 Adventure Point
thoughts
Face a Revelation Episode 1 Adventure Point
8 An old injury or stress resurfaces
L IN E MA N AG E R S Martin Takaichi, Sofia Peralta, helpful insight into your mission : Always no, with an extreme result or twist
Francesco Nepitello, Martin Takaichi Matt Kay, Lorenzo Perassi
10 You encounter an opportunity suited to your
nature or abilities
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FEAT DIE: FEAT DIE: PATRON QUESTS: BILBO BAGGINS PATRON QUESTS: GANDALF THE GREY
SUCCESS SUCCESS SUCCESS SUCCESS
DIE ACTION ASPECT FOCUS DIE ACTION ASPECT FOCUS DIE QUEST DIE QUEST
1 Abandon Corrupted Curse 1 Believe Flourishing Courage 1 This particular delicacy is a rare treat. What is 1 The people need hope in these dark times.
this precious item, and where can it be found? Where is this remote settlement, and what
2 Attack Cruel Despair 2 Bolster Beautiful Duty
good news do you bring?
2 Scout the area and make a note of significant
3 Betray Deceptive Enemy 3 Defend Good Fellowship
landmarks to aid cartography. How has the land 2 Carry word of the Enemy’s movements to our
4 Corrupt Fell Fear 4 Forgive Kind Hope changed? trusted ally. Who is this ally, and how can they
aid us?
5 Defeat Ruined Shadow 5 Resist Gentle Love 3 The roads grow dark and perilous. What vital
missive do you carry, and to whom must it be 3 A possible ally has made themselves known
6 Weaken Treacherous War 6 Strengthen Wondrous Peace
delivered? to us. Who is this ally, and what must we do to
earn their trust?
FEAT DIE: 1 FEAT DIE: 2 4 An ancient text confounds attempts to decipher
it. What is the nature of this text, and who pos- 4 Our vision is clouded, our path uncertain. We
SUCCESS SUCCESS
DIE ACTION ASPECT FOCUS DIE ACTION ASPECT FOCUS sesses the knowledge to translate it? must capture a servant of the Enemy. Who are
they, and what do they know?
1 Aid Active Battle 1 Change Cold Darkness 5 The Enemy holds a map of special significance.
What secrets does this map hold, and why is it 5 News has reached us of a terrible weapon the
2 Arrive Ancient Border 2 Chase Concealed Death
vital? Enemy means to bear. What is this weapon, and
3 Await Bold Burden 3 Command Dangerous Defence who wields it?
6 An artifact of great importance has resurfaced.
4 Breach Bright Council 4 Control Dark Depths What is this item, and why must we find it 6 The Shadow has captured an ally. Who is this
before the enemy does? ally, and where are they imprisoned?
5 Break Broken Court 5 Create Dead Doubt
5 Escape Evil Greed 5 Guard Fragile Knowledge 3 Hope falters in these dark days, so travel to a 3 Enemy patrols prowl along the road, targeting
remote beacon and rekindle its flame. What merchants and supply wagons. Who leads these
6 Evade Faded Haven 6 Guide Ghastly Land
shadowy presence seeks to prevent this? deadly patrols?
FEAT DIE: 5 FEAT DIE: 6 4 Our missives fall into the hands of the Enemy. 4 A settlement has come under the eye of the
What fate befalls our messengers? Shadow. Why is this place significant?
SUCCESS SUCCESS
DIE ACTION ASPECT FOCUS DIE ACTION ASPECT FOCUS
5 An artifact of great importance to the Elves is 5 Monstrous servants of the Enemy encroach.
1 Hide Gloomy Leader 1 Lead Isolated Message carried by a servant of the Enemy. Who is this What manner of weapon do they carry?
creature, and why do they covet the artifact?
2 Hinder Growing Legend 2 Learn Lofty Might 6 We’ve received no word from a remote Ranger
6 The ships of the Grey Havens are fashioned refuge. What fate has befallen our allies?
3 Hoard Hidden Life 3 Leave Lost Nature
from sacred wood. What malady taints these
4 Hold Ill-fated Light 4 Lose Menacing Pain trees?
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EVENT DETAIL: JOYFUL SIGHT REVELATION EPISODE TABLE FEAT DIE: 7 FEAT DIE: 8
SUCCESS FEAT DIE EPISODE SUCCESS SUCCESS
DIE EVENT OUTCOME DIE ACTION ASPECT FOCUS DIE ACTION ASPECT FOCUS
Internal strife or an external threat puts your
1 Majestic creatures HUNTING to observe 1 Persist Noble Peril 1 Replenish Restored Riddle
Safe Haven in peril
without startling them
2 Preserve Obstructed Plan 2 Restore Sheltered Ruins
1 Unexpected danger arises on the path ahead,
2 Inspiring vista EXPLORE to reach a
forcing you to seek a new route 3 Prevent Old Power 3 Scheme Silent Rumour
vantage point
2 Nature is corrupted and turns against you 4 Refuse Ominous Prophecy 4 Search Simple Secret
3 Benevolent being AWARENESS to sense
their presence 3 Spies of the Enemy carry word of your mission 5 Reject Open Quest 5 Seize Small Skill
4 Abundant foraging HUNTING to replenish 4 Enemy minions launch an ambush or lay a trap 6 Remove Peaceful Refuge 6 Share Sombre Song
your rations
5 Enemy minions pick up your trail
5 Ancient monument AWARENESS to recog- FEAT DIE: 9 FEAT DIE: 10
6 An important location is overtaken by an enemy
nize its significance SUCCESS SUCCESS
DIE ACTION ASPECT FOCUS DIE ACTION ASPECT FOCUS
7 An item you carry holds a curse, or is hunted by
6 Peaceful sanctuary Noteworthy Encounter
an enemy 1 Slay Stony Story 1 Transform Veiled Truth
CONSEQUENCES OF THE SKILL ROLL: If the roll succeeds,
8 You are tempted by something greatly desired, 2 Steal Stout Strength 2 Trap Vigorous Vengeance
regain 1 Hope.
to the detriment of your mission
3 Summon Stricken Time 3 Trick Weary Wealth
FATIGUE POINTS GAINED: —
9 Malicious lies cause others to mistrust or
4 Surrender Stubborn Tool 4 Uncover Wild Weapon
fear you
5 Surround Twisted Treasure 5 Uphold Wretched Wilds
10 Conflict brews between allies
HUNT THRESHOLD REGION TABLE
6 Threaten Unnatural Trust 6 Withstand Young Wish
THE REGION TRAVERSED IS A… HUNT THRESHOLD An important ally is put in danger
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Wild Land 16 PATRON QUESTS: BALIN, SON OF FUNDIN SKILL SPECIAL SUCCESS TABLE
SUCCESS SPEND 1 SUCCESS
Dark Land 14 DIE QUEST ICON TO… DESCRIPTION
1 Dark whispers plague a Dwarven territory. Gain Insight You gain additional information, not necessarily related to the task at hand. For example, while helping a
HUNT MODIFIERS TABLE What nameless Shadow lurks in the wilds? sick individual with a HEALING roll you discover the trace of poison. Or you spot a sentry while sneaking
HUNT into a ruin with a roll of STEALTH .
MODIFIER DESCRIPTION 2 This broken artifact could be a potent weapon
against the enemy. What is this item, and who Go quietly You achieve your goal noiselessly or without otherwise attracting attention.
+4 The Player-hero is protected by the blessing
wields the skill to reforge it?
of a Wizard, or another powerful character Make haste You complete the attempted task in a shorter time (about half the expected time).
3 The Dwarven ruins hold great secrets — and
+2 The Player-hero is travelling under a false Widen Influence You can influence more than the specific number of subjects originally targeted by the action. As a
weapons against the Enemy. What is the nature
name, treading paths that are seldom trod- general rule, each Success icon spent corresponds to one additional subject or group of subjects. For
of these ruins, and what treasures do they hold?
den, or otherwise taking actions to be discreet example, following a roll of INSIGHT , you spot a second person acting suspiciously at an inn; a roll of
and unobtrusive 4 A powerful comrade has fallen in battle against ENHEARTEN aimed to affect half a dozen individuals allows you to influence a full dozen.
the Enemy. Who are they, and what did they
−2 The Player-hero has gained great renown in Build advantage You carry forward your success to improve your position or confidence for a related task; gain (1d) on your
carry vital to our survival?
the area thanks to some exceptional deed next skill roll.
5 A Dwarven stronghold now lies with the Enemy.
−4 The Enemy is actively looking for the Player- Cancel a Failure If playing co-op with other players, you help another Player- hero who failed within the scope of the same
Who leads these foul creatures, and how have
hero, or their mission or goal is known to skill roll; the failed roll is considered a success.
they defiled our sacred site?
them
6 A powerful lieutenant of the Enemy grows in
power. Who is this shadowy figure, and how
have they amassed followers?
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RISK LEVELS EVENT DETAIL: ILL CHOICES EVENT DETAIL: SHORT CUT
RISK LEVEL THE FAILED ROLL RESULTS IN… EXAMPLES SUCCESS SUCCESS
DIE EVENT OUTCOME DIE EVENT OUTCOME
Standard Simple Failure, Eluding the watch of a Bounder in the Shire, entertaining a crowd of inebriated
1 Mismanaged HUNTING to replenish 1 Game trail HUNTING to traverse
OR Success with Woe patrons at an inn, climbing a tall tree.
provisions stores the path
Hazardous Failure with Woe Stealing mushrooms from a farm guarded by ferocious dogs, climbing atop a
2 Wayward path EXPLORE to retrace 2 Secluded path EXPLORE to navigate
crumbling tower, or trying to swim the waters of a swift- running river.
your steps the wilds
Foolish Disaster! Picking the pockets of a hungry Troll, playing a riddle game with a Dragon, or
3 Overlooked hazard AWARENESS to escape 3 Helpful tracks AWARENESS to follow
bandying words with an angry Wizard.
safely the tracks
SOLO JOURNEY EVENTS 4 Lost quarry HUNTING to follow its 4 Animal guide HUNTING to follow at a
tracks distance
FATIGUE POINTS
FEAT DIE EVENT CONSEQUENCES OF THE SKILL ROLL GAINED
5 Disorienting environs EXPLORE to find your 5 Favourable weather EXPLORE to make the
Terrible Misfortune If the roll fails, you are Wounded. 3 way most of it
1 Despair If the roll fails, gain 2 Shadow points (Dread). 2 6 Haunting visions AWARENESS to over- 6 Familiar waypoint AWARENESS to recog-
come darkness nize the landmark
2–3 Ill Choices If the roll fails, gain 1 Shadow point (Dread). 2
CONSEQUENCES OF THE SKILL ROLL: If the roll fails, gain CONSEQUENCES OF THE SKILL ROLL: If the roll succeeds,
4–7 Mishap If the roll fails, add 1 day to the length of the journey, and gain 1 addi- 2
1 Shadow point (Dread). reduce the length of the journey by 1 day.
tional Fatigue.
FATIGUE POINTS GAINED: 2 FATIGUE POINTS GAINED: 1
8–9 Short Cut If the roll succeeds, reduce the length of the journey by 1 day. 1
10 Chance-meeting If the roll succeeds, no Fatigue is gained, and you may improvise an 1
encounter favouring your Player-hero. EVENT DETAIL: MISHAP EVENT DETAIL: CHANCE MEETING
Joyful Sight If the roll succeeds regain 1 Hope. — SUCCESS SUCCESS
DIE EVENT OUTCOME DIE EVENT OUTCOME
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