Each round, after players have selected their own ability cards, one card is played for each monster type currently on the board from their respective decks of monster ability cards. These cards determine which abilities each monster of that type—both normal and elite—will perform during the round on its turn.

a - Name of the monster type.

Sometimes, multiple monster types use the same, more generic ability deck. For instance, Bandit Guards, City Guards, and Inox Guards all use the same “Guard” deck.

b - Initiative number.

This number will determine when every monster of that type will act in a given round.

c - List of abilities.

A monster will perform each of these abilities in the order listed (if possible) and then end its turn.

d - Shuffle symbol.

If this symbol appears on a card, shuffle the corresponding monster’s ability discard pile back into the draw deck at the end of the round.