Ashes of Despair
Level 18Hazard (Complex)HazardMediumLegacy
AC
0
HP
0
Speed
0 ft.
Perception
+0
Fort
+0
Ref
+0
Will
+0
Stealth DC
39
Recall Knowledge DC 38 (occultism)
Abilities
Shriek of Despair↺
Trigger Two or more creatures enter area F9
Effect A terrifying shriek of pain and suffering deals (3d12+40) mental damage to each creature within area F9 , and each creature must attempt a DC 42 will save. The haunt then rolls initiative.
Critical Success The creature takes no damage and is Frightened 1.
Success The creature takes half damage and is frightened 1.
Failure The creature takes full damage and is Frightened 2.
Critical Failure The creature takes double damage, i
Disable DC 44 occultism (master) to disrupt and counteract the shadow magic animating the ashes, or DC 42 religion (master) to exorcise the animating spirit. Disabling the trap requires three successful checks, in any combination of Occultism and Religion checks.
Swirling ashes fill the room and form into the semblance of a massive predatory bird that swoops upon those in the chamber, draining their life force away.