Suggested level: High (12th+) On entering the base of the Riven Tower, a great discharge of energy can be seen, emanating from some kind of dimensional tear crackling with livid blue and green energy. Bolts of turquoise lightning are furiously lashing about in infinitesimally slow speed, turning brick to scattering dust as it traces lines through the vast building. Everything, including shards of stone, disintegrating pieces of dust, and the lightning bolts move in terribly slow speed, while creatures entering from the outside are unaffected. The remains of ten to twenty humanoids are scattered about the room in various stages of disintegration, clearly having been touched by the lightning bolts as they try to dodge or roll under them. None are saveable except perhaps with a Wish or Miracle effect- they are already atomizing, and most have been dead decades, if not centuries. Several were flying, and have been struck by several bolts. Emphasize this to the PCs to show how dangerous flight near the rift can be. An opening can be seen above the lobby of the tower, and the dimensional rift extends upwards through it, as well as a set of staircases in the far side of the room. Making it to the far side of the room requires a Reflex save (DC 15) for each 20ft. of movement, with a +2 bonus (or advantage, for 5e) if the subject does nothing but make a move action during their turn (paying more attention means they’re less likely to be struck). A failed save means being hit by a Disintegrate effect for 20d6 damage (yes, 20d6. They have plenty of warning just how lethal and destructive this is). Flying creatures are targeted for every 20 feet they travel, regardless of speed or caution- they attract the lightning, which almost seems to bend towards them. Searching the room is possible, but extremely dangerous. An extremely competent (or confident) explorer can find three random magical items of the party’s level or below, over the course of about ten minutes and no less than twenty saves. It really isn’t recommended, obviously. Part 3 will continue with tomorrow’s post. (Originally posted on Game Masters Stash on 18 September 2018) Categories All Comments are closed.
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