Hold the Cut Steps
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The Cut StepsThe Mule TurnThe Low Shed
Combat EncounterDND5E 2024Party L3 · 7 PCs
Hold the Cut Steps
Read Aloud
Six raiders spill from The Low Shed as the mule screams and kicks against its cart. Their captain plants a boot on the sealed tax box and points a crossbow at the road clerk pinned beside The Cut Steps. The first bandits rush to block the stairs while the others climb for clear shots.
Forces
1xBandit captainBRUISER
Multiattack · Scimitar · Heavy Crossbow · Parry
CR2
AC15
HP65
6xBanditSKIRMISHER
Scimitar · Shortbow · Brute
CR1/8
AC12
HP11
Battlefield Zones
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The Cut Steps
A narrow stone stair where the road was shortened by cutting through the hill.
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The Mule Turn
A muddy landing with a handcart, split sacks, and one frightened mule.
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The Low Shed
A low timber awning over the road, crowded with firewood and hanging tools.
Terrain Levers
- Kick loose the stacked firewood to create difficult terrain in the lower lane.
- Cut the rope holding the awning, dropping canvas and poles across one zone.
- Shove the handcart downhill 20 feet; creatures in its path make a DC 13 Dexterity save or fall prone.],
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