Ending Effects¶
When a creature suffers a lasting effect, whatever ability, feature, hazard, or other mechanic imposed the effect specifies how long the effect lasts. Unless otherwise noted, all effects and conditions that are imposed on heroes during a combat encounter end when the encounter is over if the hero wants them to, except for being winded, unconscious, or dying. After combat, effects and conditions imposed on other creatures end when it's convenient for the heroes, allowing characters to easily bind or slip away from unconscious foes. However, the Director is free to decide that an unconscious dragon doesn't stay that way long enough to be tied up.
End of Next Turn (EoT)¶
Many effects last until the end of the target's next turn, abbreviated as "(EoT)" in the tier outcomes for an ability's power roll. A creature suffers from such an effect until the end of their next turn, or the end of their current turn if the effect was imposed on their current turn.
Saving Throw (Save Ends)¶
If an effect has "(save ends)" at the end of its description, a creature suffering the effect makes a saving throw at the end of each of their turns to remove the effect. A saving throw represents the sheer luck involved in shaking off an effect. Because a target typically had a chance to avoid a "save ends" effect using a characteristic score to resist a potency, it's now down to fate.
To make a saving throw, a creature rolls a d10. On a 6 or higher, the effect ends. Otherwise, it continues.
End of Encounter¶
Some effects last until the end of the encounter. If such an effect is used outside of combat, it lasts 5 minutes.
Creature Ends an Ability Effect¶
A creature who imposes an effect on another creature using an ability can end that effect as a free maneuver unless the ability says otherwise.
Adjacent¶
Many abilities and other options refer to creatures, objects, or spaces that are adjacent to a specified creature. Something is adjacent to a creature if it is within 1 square of that creature.