Kobolds of the Sub-Terran Accord are legendary for their traps. Use these tables to quickly generate a unique and deadly obstacle for your players.
Step 1: The Trigger
| d6 | Trigger |
|---|
| 1 | Pressure Plate: Subtle indentation in the Aether-glass floor. |
| 2 | Trip-Beam: A thin, nearly invisible beam of Aether-light. |
| 3 | Sound Sensor: Triggers if anyone speaks above a whisper. |
| 4 | Identification Check: Fails if the creature is not carrying an Accord-issued "Beacon-Shard." |
| 5 | Weight Balance: Triggers if more than 500 lbs is in a 10-foot area. |
| 6 | Timed Interval: The trap activates every 1d4 rounds regardless of presence. |
Step 2: The Mechanism
| d6 | Mechanism |
|---|
| 1 | Flooding: The section of the tunnel is sealed and filled with water or acid. |
| 2 | Aether-Glass Shards: The walls "shatter" (it's an illusion) and rain down real, razor-sharp glass. |
| 3 | Gravity Shift: The gravity in the area reverses or becomes 5x stronger. |
| 4 | Noxious Gas: A cloud of "Paralysis-Gas" or "Confusion-Mist" is released. |
| 5 | Mechanical Scythes: Hidden blades sweep out from the walls at chest height. |
| 6 | Aether-Blast: A concentrated beam of force energy is fired from a hidden nozzle. |
Step 3: The DC and Damage (Based on Tier)
| Tier | Save DC | Damage |
|---|
| 1 (Levels 1-4) | 12 | 2d10 (11) |
| 2 (Levels 5-10) | 15 | 4d10 (22) |
| 3 (Levels 11-16) | 18 | 10d10 (55) |
| 4 (Levels 17-20) | 21 | 18d10 (99) |
Sample Trap: "The Crushing Light"
- Trigger: Trip-Beam (DC 17 to spot).
- Mechanism: Gravity Shift (5x stronger). Creatures in the area are knocked prone and their speed becomes 0. They take 22 (4d10) force damage at the start of each of their turns.
- Counter: A hidden "Off-Switch" is located on the ceiling, reachable only with magic or a difficult climb (DC 20).
