When lit, a torch is a suitable light source in dark areas. Typically, a combustible material is wrapped around a stick or handle. It is then lit, illuminating the area around its carrier.

In a dark passageway, by the light of a torch, you encounter Korina, daughter of Lady Emilia Duntum.

“I was just on my way to meet some of my friends, the children of the other Sabek nobles.” - Korina - Tome of Encounters (RPA-Tome-ADV3-2)

• Let her pass freely.
• Insist on inspecting her.

During a riot in the chow hall, a Goblin appears ready to set the room on fire with his torch and a container of cooking oil.

• Let it burn, but avoid the flames.
• Stop the crazed Goblin.

While exploring the dark corners of the Temple of Shintal, your torch will reveal numerous rats. They quickly scurry off into darker areas of the temple.

The light of your torch reflects off the blue opals embedded in the statue of Shissatissk, creating a rainbow display of color around you.

Castien uses a torch as he enters into Azema's catacombs, revealing a group of Azema's servants limping toward him.

Using a torch while exploring the Hive and Dwarven mines, you will find uses for it.

• Combined with red ichor, it can produce a decent explosion to:
  • Clear rubble to free trapped Insectoids.
  • Damage a reserve of blue ichor in a nearby wall.
• Combined with blue ichor, the smoke, when inhaled, offers healing and rejuvenation. It can also flare up allergies.
• Discover a hidden Insectoid tomb in the mine.
• Reveal a number of ancient statues of gods in the hidden sacred caverns.
• Attempt to free a group of trapped miners from the webbing of giant spiders. - Explorers Guide (GS-Guide-ADV3-14)

Finding a secret cavern, you recognize the faces of Nayo, Imbri, and Awook by the light of a nearby torch.

A battle will ensue with the combatants being careful to stay just out of range of the torchlight.

A Cyclops uses a smoky torch to test the foliage in the nursery. During a battle, the Cyclops may drop the torch, setting the nursery on fire and destroying all the plants within.