Runic Bolt-Salvo
A sophisticated series of wall-mounted crossbow mechanisms hidden behind expertly laid masonry. The trap is decorated with subtle Futhark engravings that pulse with a faint, eerie blue light when the internal gears engage.
Runic Bolt-Salvo
Defenses
Detection
“The corridor is constructed from dark, damp stone blocks. Deep shadows cling to the corners where the dim torchlight fails to reach. Along the midsection of the walls, nearly invisible horizontal slits are masked by decorative runic patterns. A single, slightly raised stone tile sits in the center of the passage.”
Standard Engagement
A creature weighing at least 50 pounds steps on the pressure plate.
N/A
The trap requires a manual reset by turning a hidden stone dial, which takes 1 minute of work.
The trap fires a concentrated volley of three heavy bolts at the creature that triggered it. Attack +16 ranged; Damage 2d10+7 piercing damage. On a critical hit, the target is also Pinned: the target is Immobilized (DC 20 Athletics to escape) until the bolt is removed.
The subtle runes etched into the bolts provide a magical guidance. This attack ignores the target's Lesser Cover.
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