Mechanisms

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Dynamic Terrain

Column of Blades

Level3

EV3

Size1L

A spinning wooden column is affixed with sharp blades to slash the unwary.

Dynamic Terrain

Dart Trap

Level1

EV1

Size1S

A concealed dart thrower hurls missiles at short range.

Dynamic Terrain

Pillar

Level2

EV3

SizeOne square that can't be moved through

This stone pillar can be toppled onto unsuspecting foes with the right amount of damage or a well-engineered trigger mechanism.

Dynamic Terrain

Portcullis

Level3

EV4

SizeThe area of the corridor to be blocked

A portcullis is hidden in the ceiling of a passage or choke point, waiting to drop when activated.

Dynamic Terrain

Pressure Plate

Level1

EV2

SizeAny area

This mechanism acts as a trigger for another linked mechanism, and is skillfully hidden from view in the floor.

Dynamic Terrain

Pulley

Level1

EV1

Size1S

A counterweighted pulley system can be used to quickly ascend to the top of a wall, scaffold, tower, or other structure.

Dynamic Terrain

Ram

Level2

EV3

SizeAny area; the area can't be moved through

A heavy wooden ram drops down or swings into the fray, crushing all in its path.

Dynamic Terrain

Switch

Level1

EV1

Size1T

Set into any surface, this mechanism acts as a trigger for another linked mechanism.