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Raging River and Waterfall

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At a glance

Tier
2
Type
Exploration
Difficulty
14
Impulses
Drag travelers into the current, batter them against jagged

Environment overview

A roaring underground river carves its way through jagged stone, its narrow ledges slick with spray and its currents hungry to drag travelers into the depths below.

Potential adversaries

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Features

Passives

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  • Slippery Edge — Passive

    A narrow, wet ledge hugs the rushing river, offering treacherous footing.

    Traversing the ledge requires two Agility Rolls.

    On a success, the PC advances safely.
    On a failure, the PC takes 1d6 physical damage and is pulled into the river, entering the Dangerous Current.
    If the failure occurs on the first roll, the PC automatically can roll a second Agility Roll to see if they regain their footing or take an additional 1d6 physical damage.
    If the second roll is a failure, then then the PC has disadvantage navigating the first part of the Dangerous Current.

    If PCs use a rope, assist each other, or use another method to keep from harm, they can make the rolls with advantage.

  • Dangerous Current

    The river surges through tight stone channels, threatening to overwhelm anyone caught within it.

    Traversing the current requires an Agility Roll. A PC who entered the water due to a failed roll on Slippery Edge has disadvantage on their action roll.

    On a success with hope, the PC approaches the waterfall descent.
    On a success with fear, they also approach the waterfall descent but must mark a Stress.
    On a failure, they take 1d12 physical damage, get dragged to the waterfall descent, and must mark a Stress.

  • Grasp for Stability

    A PC may attempt to stabilize themselves before the waterfall descent by grabbing rocks or bracing against the current.

    Make an Agility or Strength Roll. A PC who attempts to stabalize after a failure in Dangerous Content has disadvantage on their roll.

    On a success, you can commence your descent.
    On a failure, you take 1d20 physical damage, land in the basin below, and become Vulnerable.

  • Controlled Descent

    The river spills into a vertical shaft, where slick rocks offer a desperate path downward alongside the waterfall.

    Climbing down requires two Agility or Strength Rolls.

    On a success, the PC descends safely.
    On a failure, they slip and must mark a Stress.
    On a failure with fear, they lose their grip and fall:
    If on the first roll, take 2d12 physical damage and land in the basin below.
    If on the second roll, take 1d12 physical damage, land in the basin below.

Actions

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Reactions

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About this environment

Raging River and Waterfall

Tier 2 Exploration

A roaring underground river carves its way through jagged stone, its narrow ledges slick with spray and its currents hungry to drag travelers into the depths below.

Impulses: Drag travelers into the current, batter them against jagged

Difficulty: 14

Potential Adversaries: —

Features

Slippery Edge — Passive - Passive: A narrow, wet ledge hugs the rushing river, offering treacherous footing.

Traversing the ledge requires two Agility Rolls.

On a success, the PC advances safely.
On a failure, the PC takes 1d6 physical damage and is pulled into the river, entering the Dangerous Current.
If the failure occurs on the first roll, the PC automatically can roll a second Agility Roll to see if they regain their footing or take an additional 1d6 physical damage.
If the second roll is a failure, then then the PC has disadvantage navigating the first part of the Dangerous Current.

If PCs use a rope, assist each other, or use another method to keep from harm, they can make the rolls with advantage.

Dangerous Current - Passive: The river surges through tight stone channels, threatening to overwhelm anyone caught within it.

Traversing the current requires an Agility Roll. A PC who entered the water due to a failed roll on Slippery Edge has disadvantage on their action roll.

On a success with hope, the PC approaches the waterfall descent.
On a success with fear, they also approach the waterfall descent but must mark a Stress.
On a failure, they take 1d12 physical damage, get dragged to the waterfall descent, and must mark a Stress.

Grasp for Stability - Passive: A PC may attempt to stabilize themselves before the waterfall descent by grabbing rocks or bracing against the current.

Make an Agility or Strength Roll. A PC who attempts to stabalize after a failure in Dangerous Content has disadvantage on their roll.

On a success, you can commence your descent.
On a failure, you take 1d20 physical damage, land in the basin below, and become Vulnerable.

Controlled Descent - Passive: The river spills into a vertical shaft, where slick rocks offer a desperate path downward alongside the waterfall.

Climbing down requires two Agility or Strength Rolls.

On a success, the PC descends safely.
On a failure, they slip and must mark a Stress.
On a failure with fear, they lose their grip and fall:
If on the first roll, take 2d12 physical damage and land in the basin below.
If on the second roll, take 1d12 physical damage, land in the basin below.

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