Illusory Balcony Trap
A wooden balcony runs along one side of the room at a height of 20 feet, extending 5 feet out from the wall. The broken remains of a humanoid skeleton lie at the base of a ladder connected to the balcony.
Only the 5-foot-square sections at either end of the balcony are real. The ladder connects to the real section of balcony on one side; the other side supports a treasure chest containing a Minor Treasure. The rest of the balcony is an illusion. A creature that tries to walk on an illusory portion triggers a Failure.
Balcony. An Investigation check or touching the illusory portion of the balcony reveals it to be false. Creatures who know the balcony is an illusion can see through it. A creature that climbs the ladder can see the treasure chest across the illusory section of the balcony.
Magical Effect. This is a magical effect created by illusion magic. Casting dispel magic on the balcony requires a spellcasting ability check and dispels the illusion.
Skeleton. Examining the skeleton reveals that its skull has been smashed. A Medicine check or an examination of the skeleton’s skull reveals that the person died from falling.
- A creature can reach the section of balcony with the treasure chest by climbing, jumping, laying a bridge over the illusory section of balcony, or through many other methods.
Potential Outcomes
Critical Failure or Failure. The creature steps through the illusory balcony and plummets 20 feet, taking 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage from the fall.
Success or Critical Success. The creature avoids falling.