Main Phase

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Each turn is divided into two phases.

The Main Phase is the primary phase of the game where most events occur.

Once per turn, anytime during the Main Phase, you may place a card from your hand facedown into your Inkwell.

During the Main Phase, you can take any actions listed below, any number of times in any order you want.

  • Play a card from your hand after paying for the Cost using Ink in the Inkwell.
  • Use the Ability of a Character card that does not require the Character to Exert.png.
  • Use the Ability of an Item or Location card that is in play.
  • If a Character has been in play since the Set step of the Beginning Phase, a Character is able to:


This video provides a demonstration of what happens during the Main Phase.

Gameplay terminology
Game  Setup  •  Alter Hand (Mulligan)  •  Game Start  •  Win Condition
Zones  Deck  •  Play  •  Discard  •  Hand  •  Inkwell  •  The Bag
Turn Phases  Beginning Phase  •  Main Phase  •  End of Turn Phase
Terms  Banish  •  Challenge  •  Cost  •  Damage  •  Discard  •  Draw  •  Exert  •  Ink  •  Move  •  Pay  •  Play  •  Quest  •  Ready  •  Return  •  Reveal  •  Sing  •  Turn