Scythe Trap

Trap [Rank 4]

Description: A pressure plate triggers blades to slide out from wall.

Awareness DC: 25

Spot DC: 20

Detecting the Trap: There seems to be an unevenness to the floor.

Investigate DC: 15

Investigating the Area: A tile on the floor seems to be able to be depressed. With a check of 25 or higher, you notice a thin seam on the wall in line with the tile.

Disarm DC: 20

Disarming the Trap: The pressure plate can be stepped over or jumped over depending on the size. Alternatively a board can be placed over the area so that the pressure plate will not be depressed.

Failure: Failing the Disarm DC by 6 or more triggers the trap. Otherwise, nothing happens.

Triggering the Trap: Stepping on or otherwise depressing the plate triggers the trap.

Effect: A scythe blade slides out of the wall, making an attack: