E4 — The Ash Lift
Challenge 5: Open the Ash Lift
Primary CheckThievery, Athletics, or Crafting DC 16.
If the Twelvefold Alignment has not already released the counterweight, the party can force the Ash Lift by working the chains, braces, and jammed release. Achieve 3 successes before 2 failures. Each failed check advances the flood and alerts the level above, but the lift remains accessible.
Critical SuccessThe counterweight releases and the iron platform rises to the first upper level.
SuccessThe mechanism shifts and one success is recorded.
FailureThe chain slips, the flood advances, and the mansion above becomes more alert. Count 1 failure.
Critical FailureThe release snaps back with a shower of ash and sparks. Count 1 failure, advance the flood, and leave the lift jammed for 1 round.