Locks and Traps - Revision history

Kayleigh.whybrow at 21:11, 23 April 2026

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David.moore: /* Mechanical Traps */

2025-03-29T23:45:37Z

Mechanical Traps

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	:* A needle juts from the lock, striking the hand used to open it and administering a [[Poison and Disease#Poisons\|blade venom]].		:* A needle juts from the lock, striking the hand used to open it and administering a [[Poison and Disease#Poisons\|blade venom]].
	:* A crossbow bolt shoots out from the mechanism, striking the torso of the person standing in front of it within 5ft (1.5m).		:* A crossbow bolt shoots out from the mechanism, striking the torso of the person standing in front of it within 5ft (1.5m).
	:* A blade swings out of the mechanism, ~~inflicting~~ ~~one~~ ~~hit~~ ~~(sometimes~~ ~~with~~ a [[Calls#Damage Calls\|~~damage call]] such as~~ ''~~Through'' or ''Crush~~'') ~~to the torso of the person standing in front of it~~.		:* A blade swings out of the mechanism, badly injuring the hand used to open it (calling [[Calls#Damage Calls\|''Wounding'']]).
	:* A vial releases a cloud of gas from the mechanism, administering a poison to a person standing in front of it.		:* A vial releases a cloud of gas from the mechanism, administering a poison to a person standing in front of it.

David.moore: /* Mechanical Traps */

2025-03-29T23:44:29Z

Mechanical Traps

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	:* A needle juts from the lock, striking the hand used to open it and administering a [[Poison and Disease#Poisons\|blade venom]].		:* A needle juts from the lock, striking the hand used to open it and administering a [[Poison and Disease#Poisons\|blade venom]].
	:* A ~~needle~~ shoots out from the mechanism, striking the torso of the person standing in front of it (within 5ft/1.5m) ~~and administering a blade venom~~.		:* A crossbow bolt shoots out from the mechanism, striking the torso of the person standing in front of it within 5ft (1.5m).
	:* A blade swings out of the mechanism, inflicting one hit (sometimes with a [[Calls#Damage Calls\|damage call]] such as ''Through'' or ''Crush'') to the torso of the person standing in front of it.		:* A blade swings out of the mechanism, inflicting one hit (sometimes with a [[Calls#Damage Calls\|damage call]] such as ''Through'' or ''Crush'') to the torso of the person standing in front of it.
	:* A vial releases a cloud of gas from the mechanism, administering a poison to a person standing in front of it.		:* A vial releases a cloud of gas from the mechanism, administering a poison to a person standing in front of it.

David.moore: /* Mechanical Locks */

2025-01-04T22:47:38Z

Mechanical Locks

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	:* '''Standard:''' A character with the [[Scoundrel]] skill can pick a standard lock with suitable phys reps in '''30 seconds''', at will.		:* '''Standard:''' A character with the [[Scoundrel]] skill can pick a standard lock with suitable phys reps in '''30 seconds''', at will.
	:* '''Superior and Mastercrafted:''' A character with the [[Device Proficiency]] skill can pick a '''superior''' lock with suitable phys reps in '''2 minutes''', or a mastercrafted lock ~~with suitable phys reps~~ in '''5 minutes''', up to twice per day (three times if the character is using higher-quality tools).		:* '''Superior and Mastercrafted:''' A character with the [[Device Proficiency]] skill can pick a '''superior''' lock with suitable phys reps in '''2 minutes''', or a '''mastercrafted''' lock in '''5 minutes''', up to twice per day (three times if the character is using higher-quality tools).

	Some fiendishly difficult locks may take longer than 5 minutes to pick, require higher-quality tools, or use up two (or three!) uses of the Device Proficiency skill, but these are rare. Any special requirements will be listed on the “locked” side of the [[#Lock Cards\|lock card]].		Some fiendishly difficult locks may take longer than 5 minutes to pick, require higher-quality tools, or use up two (or three!) uses of the Device Proficiency skill, but these are rare. Any special requirements will be listed on the “locked” side of the [[#Lock Cards\|lock card]].

David.moore at 21:30, 20 November 2024

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	The [[Wardbreaker]] skill or the ''[[Analysis]]'' rite can reveal the conditions to open a seal, or the trigger or effects of a hex (although note that some very powerful enchantments may be protected against detection). With [[Research\|research]], wardbreakers can learn to open seals even without meeting the conditions, or to disable hexes.		The [[Wardbreaker]] skill or the ''[[Analysis]]'' rite can reveal the conditions to open a seal, or the trigger or effects of a hex (although note that some very powerful enchantments may be protected against detection). With [[Research\|research]], wardbreakers can learn to open seals even without meeting the conditions, or to disable hexes.

			{\| class="wikitable" id="Wards" style="background-color: #ECE2FF"
			\| '''Wards'''
			Wards, including [[Necromantic Ward\|necromantic]] and [[Demonic Ward\|demonic]] wards used in summoning, and the powerful wards around the [[Rituals#Ritual Circle Wards\|ritual circle]], are similar in nature to magical seals, but rather than securing a door or container, they protect a defined (usually circular) area from entry, either by specific creatures or by all creatures.
			\|}

David.moore: /* Magical Seals and Hexes */

2024-11-20T21:27:01Z

Magical Seals and Hexes

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	Hexes are always invested with offensive spells (per ''[[#Enchanted Traps\|Enchanted Traps]]'', above).		Hexes are always invested with offensive spells (per ''[[#Enchanted Traps\|Enchanted Traps]]'', above).

	The [[Wardbreaker]] skill can reveal the conditions to open a seal, or the trigger or effects of a hex. With [[Research\|research]], wardbreakers can learn to open seals even without meeting the conditions, or to disable hexes.		The [[Wardbreaker]] skill or the ''[[Analysis]]'' rite can reveal the conditions to open a seal, or the trigger or effects of a hex (although note that some very powerful enchantments may be protected against detection). With [[Research\|research]], wardbreakers can learn to open seals even without meeting the conditions, or to disable hexes.

David.moore: /* Field Traps */

2024-11-20T21:24:38Z

Field Traps

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	Like [[Poison and Disease#Using Poisons\|passive poisons]], field traps require the trapper or a referee to remain in sight of the trap to facilitate its effects. If left unattended, the trap is assumed to have broken or misfired.		Like [[Poison and Disease#Using Poisons\|passive poisons]], field traps require the trapper or a referee to remain in sight of the trap to facilitate its effects. If left unattended, the trap is assumed to have broken or misfired.

	~~Players~~ ~~intending~~ to ~~use~~ ~~field~~ ~~traps~~ in a ~~battle~~ ~~should~~ ~~coordinate~~ ~~with~~ the battle ~~team~~ in ~~advance~~, ~~who~~ ~~may~~ be ~~able~~ to allocate referee support for trapped areas of the battlefield. ~~Players should contact the battle team no later than '''10 p.m.''' the night before the battle; any later than this, it may not be possible to allocate support.~~		Setting a battlefield trap is an objective for a scouting slot the night before the battle. If the scouting mission is successful, the battle team will attempt to allocate referee support for trapped areas of the battlefield.
	\|}		\|}

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	A character with the [[Trapper]] skill can set any of the below '''common field traps'''. The Trapper skill may be used twice per day (three times if the character is using higher-quality [[Crafting Designs#Tools\|trapper’s tools]]).		A character with the [[Trapper]] skill can set any of the below '''common field traps'''. The Trapper skill may be used twice per day (three times if the character is using higher-quality [[Crafting Designs#Tools\|trapper’s tools]]).

	Setting a field trap requires a phys rep of trapper’s tools (e.g. hatchet, shovel, knife) and a minimum period of suitable roleplay, which should begin and end in sight of a referee. A field ~~trap~~ ~~may~~ be ~~represented~~ by ~~some~~ ~~bent~~ ~~branches, tied string, etc~~. ~~artfully placed in an around trees and covered in leaves. Please don’t set real traps or tripwires on a battlefield!~~		Setting a field trap in general requires a phys rep of trapper’s tools (e.g. hatchet, shovel, knife) and a minimum period of suitable roleplay, which should begin and end in sight of a referee. Setting field traps on the battlefield requires a scouting slot.

			A field trap may be represented by some bent branches, tied string, etc. artfully placed in an around trees and covered in leaves. Please don’t set real traps or tripwires anywhere in the player area!

	By default, all field traps cover an area approximately 5 ft (1.5 m) in diameter and affect one target.		By default, all field traps cover an area approximately 5 ft (1.5 m) in diameter and affect one target.

David.moore at 13:21, 16 November 2024

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	'''Traps''' are contrivances that, when triggered – whether by opening a door or box, or stepping in a certain space, or tripping a wire – inflict some harm on the person triggering them. Most are crafted [[Crafting Designs#Mechanisms\|mechanisms]], some enchanted with offensive spells; some are field traps, wielded in battle against unwary foes. Rarest are magical '''hexes''' with no mechanism.		'''Traps''' are contrivances that, when triggered – whether by opening a door or box, or stepping in a certain space, or tripping a wire – inflict some harm on the person triggering them. Most are crafted [[Crafting Designs#Mechanisms\|mechanisms]], some enchanted with offensive spells; some are field traps, wielded in battle against unwary foes. Rarest are magical '''hexes''' with no mechanism.

	{\| class="wikitable" style="background-color: #ECE2FF"		{\| class="wikitable" id="Get a Ref!" style="background-color: #ECE2FF"
	\| '''Get a Ref!'''		\| '''Get a Ref!'''
	These rules are written to be self-administered as much as possible, but any player planning to pick a lock, trigger or disable a trap or otherwise tamper with any device should always get a referee if they can, to ensure fair play.		These rules are written to be self-administered as much as possible, but any player planning to pick a lock, trigger or disable a trap or otherwise tamper with any device should always get a referee if they can, to ensure fair play.
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	Some fiendishly difficult locks may take longer than 5 minutes to pick, require higher-quality tools, or use up two (or three!) uses of the Device Proficiency skill, but these are rare. Any special requirements will be listed on the “locked” side of the [[#Lock Cards\|lock card]].		Some fiendishly difficult locks may take longer than 5 minutes to pick, require higher-quality tools, or use up two (or three!) uses of the Device Proficiency skill, but these are rare. Any special requirements will be listed on the “locked” side of the [[#Lock Cards\|lock card]].

	{\| class="wikitable" style="background-color: #ECE2FF"		{\| class="wikitable" id="In and Out of Character Locks" style="background-color: #ECE2FF"
	\| '''In and Out of Character Locks'''		\| '''In and Out of Character Locks'''

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	:* The '''unlocked''' side of the card, which is labelled “Unlocked” and details any [[#Mechanical Traps\|trap]] attached to the lock, which may be triggered when the card is turned if the thief hasn’t already detected and disabled it.		:* The '''unlocked''' side of the card, which is labelled “Unlocked” and details any [[#Mechanical Traps\|trap]] attached to the lock, which may be triggered when the card is turned if the thief hasn’t already detected and disabled it.

	{\| class="wikitable" style="background-color: #ECE2FF"		{\| class="wikitable" id="Representing a Lock" style="background-color: #ECE2FF"
	\| '''Representing a Lock'''		\| '''Representing a Lock'''

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	By default, traps need to be manually reset after being triggered (and a new dose of poison applied, if any). Traps that reset themselves will give relevant details on the attached card.		By default, traps need to be manually reset after being triggered (and a new dose of poison applied, if any). Traps that reset themselves will give relevant details on the attached card.

	{\| class="wikitable" style="background-color: #ECE2FF"		{\| class="wikitable" id="Unattended Mechanical Traps" style="background-color: #ECE2FF"
	\| '''Unattended Mechanical Traps'''		\| '''Unattended Mechanical Traps'''

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	Field traps are generally triggered by walking into a tripwire or breaking a branch underfoot (pit traps, of course, are triggered by stepping on them). Effects vary, but are usually broadly physical: knocking the target over, dropping a heavy weight on them, snaring them, etc. Common traps are listed [[#Common Field Traps\|below]]. Trappers may develop more involved traps through research.		Field traps are generally triggered by walking into a tripwire or breaking a branch underfoot (pit traps, of course, are triggered by stepping on them). Effects vary, but are usually broadly physical: knocking the target over, dropping a heavy weight on them, snaring them, etc. Common traps are listed [[#Common Field Traps\|below]]. Trappers may develop more involved traps through research.

	{\| class="wikitable" style="background-color: #ECE2FF"		{\| class="wikitable" id="Unattended Field Traps" style="background-color: #ECE2FF"
	\| '''Unattended Field Traps'''		\| '''Unattended Field Traps'''

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	By default, enchanted locks and traps cannot be picked using the [[Scoundrel]] or [[Device Proficiency]] skills. A character with the [[Wardbreaker]] skill can [[#Mechanical Locks\|pick]] or [[#Mechanical Traps\|disable]] these devices using the rules above, only if equipped with suitably [[Invest Wardbreakers Tools\|invested tools]].		By default, enchanted locks and traps cannot be picked using the [[Scoundrel]] or [[Device Proficiency]] skills. A character with the [[Wardbreaker]] skill can [[#Mechanical Locks\|pick]] or [[#Mechanical Traps\|disable]] these devices using the rules above, only if equipped with suitably [[Invest Wardbreakers Tools\|invested tools]].

	{\| class="wikitable" style="background-color: #ECE2FF"		{\| class="wikitable" id="Types of Enchantment" style="background-color: #ECE2FF"
	\| '''Types of Enchantment'''		\| '''Types of Enchantment'''

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	Once a day, the Wardbreaker skill can reveal an enchanted lock’s special conditions, if any. With further [[Research\|research]], they can learn to ''ignore'' those conditions.		Once a day, the Wardbreaker skill can reveal an enchanted lock’s special conditions, if any. With further [[Research\|research]], they can learn to ''ignore'' those conditions.

	{\| class="wikitable" style="background-color: #ECE2FF"		{\| class="wikitable" id="Enchanted Locks and Keys" style="background-color: #ECE2FF"
	\| '''Enchanted Locks and Keys'''		\| '''Enchanted Locks and Keys'''

David.moore: /* Magical Seals and Hexes */

2024-11-10T16:44:08Z

Magical Seals and Hexes

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	A non-mechanical magical lock is called a '''seal'''. Seals always have '''conditions''' to open them, such as reciting a particular phrase or carrying a certain object (see ''[[#Enchanted Locks\|Enchanted Locks]]'', above, for some more ideas).		A non-mechanical magical lock is called a '''seal'''. Seals always have '''conditions''' to open them, such as reciting a particular phrase or carrying a certain object (see ''[[#Enchanted Locks\|Enchanted Locks]]'', above, for some more ideas).

	A non-mechanical magical trap is called a '''hex'''. Lacking mechanisms, hexes are triggered by ~~touching,~~ ~~stepping on or breaking~~ the item in some way, including:		A non-mechanical magical trap is called a '''hex'''. Lacking mechanisms, hexes are triggered by interacting with the item in some way, including:

	:* A mat that casts a spell on anyone who steps on it.		:* A mat that casts a spell on anyone who steps on it.

David.moore at 16:31, 10 November 2024

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	:* '''Standard:''' A character with the [[Scoundrel]] skill can pick a standard lock with suitable phys reps in '''30 seconds''', at will.		:* '''Standard:''' A character with the [[Scoundrel]] skill can pick a standard lock with suitable phys reps in '''30 seconds''', at will.
	:* '''Superior and Mastercrafted:''' A character with the [[Device Proficiency]] skill can pick a '''superior''' lock with suitable phys reps in '''30 ~~seconds~~''', or a mastercrafted lock with suitable phys reps in '''2 minutes''', up to twice per day (three times if the character is using higher-quality tools).		:* '''Superior and Mastercrafted:''' A character with the [[Device Proficiency]] skill can pick a '''superior''' lock with suitable phys reps in '''2 minutes''', or a mastercrafted lock with suitable phys reps in '''5 minutes''', up to twice per day (three times if the character is using higher-quality tools).

	Some fiendishly difficult locks may take longer than 2 minutes to pick, require higher-quality tools, or use up two (or three!) uses of the Device Proficiency skill, but these are rare. Any special requirements will be listed on the “locked” side of the [[#Lock Cards\|lock card]].		Some fiendishly difficult locks may take longer than 5 minutes to pick, require higher-quality tools, or use up two (or three!) uses of the Device Proficiency skill, but these are rare. Any special requirements will be listed on the “locked” side of the [[#Lock Cards\|lock card]].

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	:* Disabling mechanical traps requires the [[Device Proficiency]] skill and a suitable phys rep of thief’s tools.		:* Disabling mechanical traps requires the [[Device Proficiency]] skill and a suitable phys rep of thief’s tools.
	:* Disabling a '''superior''' trap takes '''30 ~~seconds~~'''.		:* Disabling a '''superior''' trap takes '''2 minutes'''.
	:* Disabling a '''mastercrafted''' trap takes '''2 minutes'''.		:* Disabling a '''mastercrafted''' trap takes '''5 minutes'''.
	:* Note that the Device Proficiency skill may be used no more than twice a day (three times if the character is using higher-quality tools).		:* Note that the Device Proficiency skill may be used no more than twice a day (three times if the character is using higher-quality tools).
	:* Any trap must be detected and disabled ''before'' the lock is picked, or it will trigger.		:* Any trap must be detected and disabled ''before'' the lock is picked, or it will trigger.

	Some fiendishly complex traps may take longer than 2 minutes to disable, require higher-quality tools, or use up two (or three!) uses of the Device Proficiency skill, but these are rare. Any special requirements will be listed on the relevant card or given by the attending referee.		Some fiendishly complex traps may take longer than 5 minutes to disable, require higher-quality tools, or use up two (or three!) uses of the Device Proficiency skill, but these are rare. Any special requirements will be listed on the relevant card or given by the attending referee.

	By default, disabled traps are [[Equipment and Resources#Damaged and Broken Items\|broken]]. The thief may disable the trap ''without'' breaking it, but must take twice as long to do so (i.e. 1 ~~minute~~ for a superior trap, 4 minutes for a mastercrafted trap).		By default, disabled traps are [[Equipment and Resources#Damaged and Broken Items\|broken]]. The thief may disable the trap ''without'' breaking it, but must take twice as long to do so (i.e. 4 minutes for a superior trap, 10 minutes for a mastercrafted trap).

	:'''Example'''		:'''Example'''
	:The notorious burglar Jack Cowerd finds a locked chest in a merchant’s tent, which on brief examination appears to have a mastercrafted lock on it.		:The notorious burglar Jack Cowerd finds a locked chest in a merchant’s tent, which on brief examination appears to have a mastercrafted lock on it.
	:Jack knows the merchant he is robbing is wealthy and paranoid, so he spends 30 seconds confirming that the lock is armed with a superior needle trap.		:Jack knows the merchant he is robbing is wealthy and paranoid, so he spends 30 seconds confirming that the lock is armed with a superior needle trap.
	:He spends another 30 ~~seconds~~, expending one use of his Device Proficiency skill, to disarm the needle trap. After that, he spends 2 minutes and a second use of his Device Proficiency skill to pick the lock.		:He spends another 2 minutes, expending one use of his Device Proficiency skill, to disarm the needle trap. After that, he spends 5 minutes and a second use of his Device Proficiency skill to pick the lock.
	:In total, Jack has spent 3 minutes (plus a few seconds initially assessing the lock) and two uses of his Device Proficiency skill. Happily, Jack is using superior quality thief’s tools and still has one use of his skill remaining today.		:In total, Jack has spent 7 minutes, 30 seconds (plus a few seconds initially assessing the lock) and two uses of his Device Proficiency skill. Happily, Jack is using superior quality thief’s tools and still has one use of his skill remaining today.
	:The needle trap is now broken. Had Jack devoted an additional 30 ~~seconds~~ to disarming it, he could have kept it intact, but he’s getting nervous and wants to get out of the merchant’s tent as soon as possible.		:The needle trap is now broken. Had Jack devoted an additional 2 minutes to disarming it, he could have kept it intact, but he’s getting nervous and wants to get out of the merchant’s tent as soon as possible.

	==Field Traps==		==Field Traps==
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	With [[Research\|research]], a trapper may set higher-quality field traps. Disabling these traps requires the Trapper or [[Device Proficiency]] skill and a suitable phys rep of thief’s tools or trapper’s tools.		With [[Research\|research]], a trapper may set higher-quality field traps. Disabling these traps requires the Trapper or [[Device Proficiency]] skill and a suitable phys rep of thief’s tools or trapper’s tools.

	:* Disabling a '''superior''' trap takes '''30 ~~seconds~~'''.		:* Disabling a '''superior''' trap takes '''2 minutes'''.
	:* Disabling a '''mastercrafted''' trap takes '''2 minutes'''.		:* Disabling a '''mastercrafted''' trap takes '''5 minutes'''.

	As with [[#Detecting and Disabling Mechanical Traps\|mechanical traps]], disabling a higher-quality trap expends one use of the Device Proficiency or Trapper skill.		As with [[#Detecting and Disabling Mechanical Traps\|mechanical traps]], disabling a higher-quality trap expends one use of the Device Proficiency or Trapper skill.