SUNSET: After concluding the eleventh space, the next player will make a decision.

PROCEED to...

• DAWN: conclude the current cycle and move to the next cycle.
• Resolve any effects.
• The player whom decided to proceed to DAWN takes their turn immediately after DAWN is concluded.
• NIGHT: begin the NIGHT phase.
• Night effects on map cards must be activated.
• Night effects for players activate immediately or on the beginning of their turn.
• The player whom decided to enter the NIGHT takes their turn immediately.

Notes: The narrator may enhance the difficulty of A/B/C cards at night arbitrarily.

LAYOUT: Arrange the area with night zones in mind: six spaces are needed for the NIGHT phase, typically nested within the outer ring of the DAY.

Setup:

• Arrange six spaces for playing Bravery and Challenge cards (B and C cards).
• The first NIGHT card must be a Bravery (B) card.
• The second NIGHT card must be a Challenge (C) card.
• Alternate B and C cards until a total of six cards have been played.
• Upon completing any card at NIGHT, move on to the next player.
• Upon the next player's turn, they may choose to flee the NIGHT and continue to DAWN, or to continue deeper into the NIGHT.

Notes: You may always appeal to the narrator during the night, especially when consulting your NPCs.

LONGPLAY: Regardless of entering the night, as the cycle increases at DAWN the night cycle count will also increase. This has various effects on continuing gameplay.

Examples:

• Chances for creature encounters increase.
• The number and power of enemies increase.
• Negative fateful encounters occur more frequently.
• Weather and seasons become more extreme and foreboding.
• Night survival becomes more challenging.

Note: The narrator may add or negate such effects to their whim.