Researching Creatures

Researching a creature and learning its weaknesses will increase the likelihood of victory in the ultimate confrontation.

A hero can uncover secrets about a particular creature or type of creature through research. The success of any such endeavor is measured with Research skill checks.

Researching a creature takes 1d4 hours plus an additional 1d4 hours if the creature is unique or has traits unlike other members of its species. The type of information gleaned in this amount of time depends on the hero’s Research check result, as shown below.

Type of Information Research Check DC
Type Traits - Reveals a creature’s type and any traits common to that type. 15
Species Traits - Reveals a specific creature’s Species Traits. 20
Unique Traits - Reveals the unique attributes and weaknesses (if any) of a specific creature. 25