Trial of the Sovereign's Dagger
A shimmering golden barrier of divine energy surrounds a masterwork dagger floating above a central altar. Two towering statues of stern monarchs flank the room, while four marble crypts sit in the corners, each inscribed with the deeds of the fallen. To safely bypass the barrier, seekers must demonstrate Grace, Fealty, and Humility.
Trial of the Sovereign's Dagger
Defenses
Detection
“A wall of translucent, honey colored light vibrates with a low harmonic hum. The two giant statues appear to watch the center of the room with gemstone eyes that glow faintly when movement is detected.”
Standard Engagement
A creature touches the barrier or attempts to remove the dagger without completing the three trials of Grace, Fealty, and Humility.
This is a simple hazard and does not have a routine. If triggered, it resolves its effect immediately.
The barrier reforms 1 hour after it is successfully disabled or 1 minute after it triggers.
When triggered, the barrier explodes in a wave of golden force. All creatures within 20 feet of the altar take 4d10+15 force damage and must attempt a DC 25 Reflex save. On a failure, they are pushed 15 feet away from the altar and knocked prone. On a critical failure, they are also stunned 1.
Each successful ritual action (Grace, Fealty, or Humility) causes one of the two statues or the four crypts to glow with a steady white light. If a check is failed, the statues glow red and the next trial check has its DC increased by 2 as the divine presence becomes agitated. Grace: You must bow to each of the status Fealty: You must put an item of worth at least 200 gp's before the statue Humility: Only those with no armor or weapons may pass through the barrier.
The barrier is anchored by the two giant statues. If both statues are destroyed (Hardness 15, HP 40), the barrier collapses, but the dagger falls into a hidden compartment in the altar, requiring a DC 25 Thievery check to recover.
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