=====INITIATIVE AND TURN SEQUENCE=====

INIITIATIVE:   BLUEHOLME/CHAINMAIL MIX:\\  REPLACED DO NOT USE

Cycle through each phase.\\ 
Within each phase resolve each combatant’s activity In order of DEX, highest to lowest (except melee with weapons).\\
Each character gets 1 Regular Attack and 1 Regular Move each Round.\\  
A Regular Attack can be taken during Phase 1, 2,3 or 4 depending on the nature or circumstances of the attack or action\\

**1—Surprise Attack Phase**
  * If you are undetected (invisible, hidden in shadows, moving silently from behind) you may attack or backstab (thieves)—May do a Melee Lunge 
  * If you got surprise last round and are in melee contact at the beginning of this round you may attack now
  * If you have a loaded crossbow, you take your attack for the round during this phase.  
  * If you plan to change weapons using the Quick Draw Skill, roll now, apply anytime in the round.

**2—Magic Phase** 
  * Cast a spell or read a scroll, if you weren’t hit in Phase 1 or earlier in Phase 2
  * Activate a Focus, Wand or Other Magic Device.
  * Drink a Potion

**3—Missile Attack Phase**
  * Shoot a bow
  * Throw a hurled weapon
  * Throw oil, holy water, acid or alchemical product
  * Work on Reloading a Crossbow shot in a previous turn.

**4—Melee Attack Phase (use [[melee_weapon_rules_thii|Weapon S-R]] to determine priority)**
  * Make melee attacks, may do Melee Lunge
  * Begin picking up an object from the ground (now AND Movement)
  * Change weapons (now OR Movement)

**5—Morale Phase**
  * Check for [[morale|Morale]] if conditions demand it.
  * If you have not made an attack, you may attempt to Rally Fleeing allies who failed morale in previous turn(s), using CHA or Rally the Troops Skill.

**6—Movement Phase:**  
  * Move up to your movement allowance
  * If you have not made an attack, Declare a Charge and move into contact with an enemy (at least 15’, up to twice your normal move)
  * Run, moving up to twice your normal movement, if you have not made any attack.
  * Withdraw:  move out of melee contact without incurring free attacks, one half normal speed, but you could not have made an attack in Phases 1-4.
  * Attempt to Move Silently or Hide in Shadow if conditions allow.
  * Work on Reloading a Crossbow shot in a previous turn.
  * Mount or Dismount a Horse, stand up from Prone position.
  * Complete picking up an object from the ground.
  * Change Weapons
  * If you do not move and did shoot a bow (not crossbow or sling) in the Missile Attack Phase, you may make a second bow shot now.