Infernal Tallow Dropper
Massive, jagged formations of hellish wax hang from the rafters like inverted mountain peaks. They are hyper-sensitive to acoustic vibrations, remaining stable in silence but detaching violently when the air shakes with sound.
Infernal Tallow Dropper
Defenses
Detection
“The ceiling is choked with obsidian-colored wax columns that pulse with a faint, internal orange glow. Thick, ropey strands of semi-solid tallow connect them to the rafters, swaying slightly in the heat.”
Standard Engagement
The hazard triggers if ambient sound within 60 feet becomes very loud. This includes shouting, combat, metal armor clanging during a Dash, or spells with verbal components.
None. On its turn (or immediately upon triggering), the stalagmite falls.
The wax slowly reforms over 24 hours as heat carries tallow back to the ceiling.
When triggered, the stalagmite falls at high speed. Any creature in a 10-foot radius centered on the impact point must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 5d10 piercing damage from the exploding resin shards. On a success, they take half damage as they dodge the primary impact.
Once a stalagmite has shattered, its remains contain Infernal Tallow Shards. A creature can spend 10 minutes and succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check or Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check to gather enough material to forge a Resin Blade. Failure by 5 or more causes the shards to melt, dealing 1d6 fire damage to the harvester.
A smith with access to a forge and a successful DC 16 Dexterity (Smith's Tools) check can transform the shards into a Resin Blade. This is a dagger that deals an extra 1d4 fire damage on hit, but shatters and is destroyed if the wielder rolls a natural 1 on an attack roll.
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