The Sealed Maw
Location Type Abandoned Mine
- Impression
- Damp air, stale metal, the faint echo of distant scraping.
- Threat
- Unseen toxins; Constitution DR12 or d6 damage per turn.
Exits
- Collapsed shaft leading upward
- Dark tunnel back into the earth
Hooks
- The seal was broken once before—what's triggering its collapse again?
Inhabitants
- Rot-flesh spirits
- Silent rodents
Interactables
- Old switch: opens a collapsing tunnel (Agility DR14)
- Rusty cart: reveals hidden ore (Detection DR12)
Loot
Item: Contaminated gemstone, Value: 15
Item: Few rusted tools, Value: 5
GM Notes
- Environment is hazardous; toxins linger.
- Watch for unstable passages that may trap or damage players.
- The mine's history hints at buried secrets or curses.