Event cards allow the overlord player to activate special abilities and take unexpected actions. Each event card lists one or more triggering conditions that determine the timing and situation in which it can be played. The overlord player may play event cards at any time as long as the triggering conditions on the card have been met. After playing an event card and paying its threat cost, the overlord simply follows the instructions printed on the card, resolves its effects, and discards the card.
Important: Only one event card may be played per triggering condition. So, for example, each time a monster is attacked, the overlord may play only one dodge card.