Move Silently
A character may sneak quietly past an enemy.
| Ability | Dexterity |
| Requires training | No - it works with no ranks in it |
| Armour check penalty | Yes |
| Available to | Every class |
How it works
Check. A Move Silently check is opposed by the listening creature's Listen check. If the character is successful, the opposing creature remains unaware as the character moves.
Special. Hide and Move Silently are combined into a single Stealth action. Movement in Stealth mode is slower than the normal rate. Wearing armor inhibits this ability, but low light can provide a bonus.
Use. Select the Stealth action from the Special Abilities radial. Invisible creatures automatically enter Stealth mode.
Skill point cost by class
One point per rank: Arcane Archer, Assassin, Bard, Monk, Pale Master, Ranger, Rogue, Shadowdancer, Shifter.
Two points per rank: Barbarian, Blackguard, Cleric, Divine Champion, Druid, Dwarven Defender, Elite Guard, Fighter, God's Eye Scout, Northern Templar, Paladin, Purple Dragon Knight, Red Dragon Disciple, Skald, Sorcerer, Warlock, Weapon Master, Wizard.
While mounted
Riding costs you ten for every point of the mount's own penalty - 10 to 50, depending on what you ride. Without the Mounted Combat feat the mount's own figure is not read at all and you take the full 50, along with 2 points of armour class.
Required for
| Class | Ranks needed |
|---|---|
| Assassin | 8 |
| Shadowdancer | 8 |