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# Terrain

Woods, steep slopes, soft sands, stairs and ladders, debris, and marshes are examples of **rough** terrain.

 Hedges, walls, windows, ditches, doors count as **obstacles**.

<table><thead><tr><th width="164.5">Type</th><th>Effect</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Flat</td><td>No effect</td></tr><tr><td>Rough</td><td>When crossing over rough terrain, count each hex of rough terrain crossed as two hexes.</td></tr><tr><td>Higher ground</td><td>When attacking a target on lower ground hex, receive a +1 bonus to attack rolls. The combatant must be <em>engaged.</em></td></tr><tr><td>Lower ground</td><td>When attacking a target on higher ground hex, receive a +1 penalty to attack rolls. The combatant must be <em>engaged.</em></td></tr><tr><td>Obstacle</td><td>Crossing an obstacle expends half of a character’s movement allowance.</td></tr></tbody></table>