Encounter

Description
An in For The King is a chance-based event that can randomly appear on a hex during a campaign. There are many types of encounters, from dark, mysterious caverns to unexpected, life threatening traps! You see a treasure chest, but is it really safe to open?

While most encounters won't appear until a character moves onto an appropriate hex, others will appear on their own (often indicated with either a large exclamation mark or a question mark that hovers above a hex). Most encounters are persistent and can be safely exited and attempted at a later time, however, some are completely unavoidable and must be played through by whichever party member triggered the challenge. Additionally, some encounters will despawn immediately if a character exits without attempting the challenge.

Once triggered, characters will be required to meet specific stat checks in exchange for a desired outcome. Oftentimes, succeeding in an encounter means special rewards, such as rare items, temporary buffs, or permanent boosts to base stats. Failed challenges will result in damage, [status effects#ailments|ailments]] or debuffs such as Poisoned. There are also negative encounters designed specifically to hurt or slow characters, whether a successful stat check is made or not.

Bad weather increases the chance of negative encounters.