Analects Book 4 Part 2: Challenges

Chapter 4: Level 4

The following tables provide a collection of Challenges at level 4. For more information on their use in the game, see DM's Guide Chapter 3: Running Scenarios.

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Level 4 Challenges Table

Challenge	Type	EP
Beast of Baying	Creature	11
Knot of Serpents	Creature	12
Snowbugs	Creature	11
Bitter Cold	Environ	-
Macabre Display	Environ	-
Poisonous Swamp	Environ	-
Bloodbriars	Obstacle	20
Hot Pipes	Obstacle	7*
Security Door	Obstacle	20
Slimy Wall	Obstacle	8*
Tar Pit	Obstacle	7*
Thick Sludge	Obstacle	7*
Local Watch	Seeker	1
Patrolling Sentry	Seeker	1
Floor Springs	Trap	-
Gas Trap	Trap	-
Jump Scare	Trap	-
Water-filling Room	Trap	-

* Persists

Level 4 Challenge Entries

Beast of Baying

Beast of Baying	Level 4 Challenge	Creature	EP: 11	Darkvision, Light Sensitivity
The dreadful howl of this beast spreads fear and a sense of doom. It's difficult to tell where it's coming from, and whatever is the source keeps staying just out of sight.
(Action) Bay
This Action is played against all enemies in the occupied region and adjacent regions, even if they are blocked.
Inflict	1d10
Damage	1d10 Fear
(Reaction) Elusion
Endure	2d4
Special	The Beast of Baying gains +1 Skill.

Bitter Cold

Bitter Cold	Level 4 Challenge	Environ
There is little shelter or relief from the frigid temperatures here. Only warm clothing and resilience will see you through it.
(Action) Frosty Temperatures
Damage	2d4 Cold
Special	If the target lacks Cold Resistance, they suffer -1 Skill.

Bloodbriars

Bloodbriars	Level 4 Challenge	Obstacle	EP: 20
These thick, woody brambles supplement ground nutrients with those absorbed from creatures pierced by their incredibly sharp thorns.
(Reaction) Bloodsuck
Endure	1d12
Damage	2d4
Special	The Bloodbriars gains +1 Power.

Floor Springs

Floor Springs	Level 4 Challenge	Trap	Hidden: 1d6
Consisting of a set of tightly-wound springs beneath a loose platform, this trap is concealed to look like the floor around it.
(Interrupt) Hidden Springs
Trigger	An enemy that is not flying enters the region.
Effect	Play the Boing! Action against the triggering enemy. Then, remove the Floor Springs from play.
(Action) Boing!
Inflict	2d8
Special	Launch the target into the air (Height 2) and force the target to Move 1. As examples, this can send the target across a border blocked by a Height 2 (upward) Climbing Obstacle with no damage, or send across a border blocked by a Height 1 (downward) Climbing Obstacle with 3d6 base falling damage.

Gas Trap

Gas Trap	Level 4 Challenge	Trap	Hidden: 1d10
This advanced, dastardly trap releases hot gas with temporary mind-affecting properties whenever someone gets too close to it.
(Interrupt) Proximity Trigger
Trigger	An enemy enters the region.
Effect	Play the Discharge Action against the triggering enemy.
(Action) Discharge
Inflict	1d12
Damage	1d8 (Piercing 2) Heat
Special	The target suffers -1 Power and -2 Mind.

Hot Pipes

Hot Pipes	Level 4 Challenge	Obstacle	EP: 7	Persists
This represents a mechanical area that is either in really bad shape, poorly designed, or a “shortcut” not originally intended for traversal.
(Reaction) Maintenance Passage
The target suffers 1d6 Heat damage.
Endure	1d8
Damage	1d6 Fire
Special	The target suffers -1 Resilience.

Jump Scare

Jump Scare	Level 4 Challenge	Trap	Hidden: 1d10
The only direct danger of being surprised is to the elderly and infirm. Secondary dangers, like jumping and hitting your head on something or giving away your presence with a shriek, tend to be greater worries.
(Interrupt) Scare
Trigger	An enemy enters the region.
Effect	Play the Involuntary Yelp Action against the triggering enemy. Then, remove the Jump Scare from play.
(Action) Involuntary Yelp
Inflict	2d4
Damage	1d12 Fear
Special	Lose a Stealth Token. Seekers in the region are Alerted.

Knot of Serpents

Knot of Serpents	Level 4 Challenge	Creature	EP: 12	Darkvision
Venomous fangs elevate this serpent swarm over the level of mere vermin. It's especially difficult to maneuver around the mass of them.
(Action) Hissing Fangs
This Action targets all enemies in the region.
Inflict	1d10
Damage	1d6 + 1d6 Poison
(Reaction) Scatter
The Knot of Serpents wins ties with this Reaction.
Endure	1d8
Special	The Knot of Serpents gains +1 Mind.
(Interrupt) Rolling Swarm
Trigger	An enemy enters or starts its turn in the occupied region.
Effect	The triggering enemy suffers -1 Skill.

Local Watch

Local Watch	Level 4 Challenge	Seeker	EP: 1
This guard has spent years looking out for threats and dangers, though the fact that they probably haven't seen much limits the value of that experience.
(Action) Surveillance
Inflict	1d10
Special	Lose a Stealth Token.
(Reaction) Awareness
Endure	2d4
Special	Lose a Stealth Token.
(Interrupt) Watchful Eye
Trigger	An enemy enters the occupied region.
Effect	The Local Watch is Alerted until the end of its next turn.

Macabre Display

Macabre Display	Level 4 Challenge	Environ
Terrible displays such as these include various bones and corpses along with symbols of dreadful beings. They might be posted as a warning to intruders or simply be chosen decor for a place of worship of the fell.
(Action) Dreadful Warning
Inflict	1d12
Damage	1d8 (Piercing 2) Fear
Special	The target suffers -1 Mind, or -2 Mind if the target suffers 5 or more damage from this Action.

Patrolling Sentry

Patrolling Sentry	Level 4 Challenge	Seeker	EP: 1
This experienced sentry is adept at both stationary lookout and watchful patrol. They are generally higher-paid guards that have seen a thing or two.
(Action) On Patrol
The Patrolling Sentry can play this Action twice if it Moves on its turn - once before moving and once after moving.
Inflict	2d4
Special	Lose a Stealth Token.
(Reaction) On Watch
Endure	1d12
Special	Lose a Stealth Token.

Poisonous Swamp

Poisonous Swamp	Level 4 Challenge	Environ
This terrible bog emits poisonous gases, is inhabited by venomous creatures, and features corrosive waters. Surely the hells can't be much worse than this.
(Action) Vile Toxin
Inflict	1d10
Damage	1d12 Poison
Special	Prior to rolling Damage, permit the target to reduce the Damage dice level by any amount. For each dice level reduced, the target suffers -1 Power or -1 Resilience (their choice).
(Interrupt) Corroded Gear
Trigger	An enemy plays an entry on or otherwise utilizes the benefit of an equipped Gear (other than a Ritual).
Effect	The triggering enemy rolls 1d20. On a result of 2-5, the Gear is immediately unequipped, canceling the benefit or play (without costing the enemy any turn phase). On a result of 1, the Gear is unusable for the remainder of the scenario. On a result of 20, the enemy can no longer trigger this Interrupt for the remainder of the scenario, including from other Poisonous Swamps. Otherwise, there is no effect.

Security Door

Security Door	Level 4 Challenge	Obstacle	EP: 20
This wrought-iron door won't readily puncture or shatter, and the frame has been reinforced to make it difficult to knock over. Furthermore, the lock is of high quality.
Lock	1d10
(Reaction) Secured Frame
Endure	1d10
Defense	1d8
Damage	1d8 Fatigue

Slimy Wall

Slimy Wall	Level 4 Challenge	Obstacle	EP: 8	Climbing, Persists
Some sort of slippery substance covers this wall. It might be natural, or it could be a substance placed in order to deter intruders.
(Reaction) Slippery Grip
Endure	2d4 + 1d2
Special	The Slimy Wall gains +1 Resilience.

Snowbugs

Snowbugs	Level 4 Challenge	Creature	EP: 11	Darkvision
This annoying swarm of insects thrives even in temperate climates, but they are frightfully cold to the touch regardless of where they're found. When startled, they give off strange flashes of light that momentarily reflect like a mirror.
(Action) Frigid Swarm
Inflict	1d12
Damage	1d10 Cold
Special	The target suffers -2 Power.
(Reaction) Mirror Flashes
Endure	1d8
Special	Until the target no longer shares occupied regions with the Snowbugs, the target suffers -2 Mind at the end of each round.

Tar Pit

Tar Pit	Level 4 Challenge	Obstacle	EP: 7	Persists
Natural tar pits arise when oil leaks upward from the ground. Artificial versions include moats filled with alchemical substances.
(Reaction) Grasping Goop
This Reaction cannot be played against flying targets.
Endure	1d12
Damage	1d12
Special	The target is Grabbed until they defeat the Tar Pit.

Thick Sludge

Thick Sludge	Level 4 Challenge	Obstacle	EP: 7	Persists
Mundane sludge includes slimy waters and thick muds. Hostile enchantments sometimes alter the terrain in this manner, either as a side-effect or as an intentional form of defense.
(Reaction) Walk the Mire
This Reaction cannot be played against flying targets.
Endure	1d10
Defense	1d2
Damage	2d4 Fatigue
Special	The target must discard a card (if able).

Water-filling Room

If there are multiple Water-filling Rooms in a scenario, they maintain separate sets of Water Level tokens.

Water-filling Room	Level 4 Challenge	Trap	Hidden: 2d6
This complex, deadly trap seals all exits and then pours water into the room until it is completely filled, drowning any air-breathing inhabitants. The water source is typically magical due to the difficulty of constructing and maintaining such a reservoir and properly handling the pressure.
(Interrupt) Pouring Water
Trigger	A round ends with an enemy in the region.
Effect	If there are fewer than 2 Water Level tokens in play, put a Water Level token into play. Otherwise, play the Drown Action against all non-Aquatic enemies in the region, and all non-Aquatic Creatures and Seekers in the region are defeated.
(Interrupt) Sealed Room [Automatic]
Trigger	The first Water Level token is put into play.
Effect	Entities occupying the region must now swim. Block all exits from the region with appropriate non-Persisting Obstacles (such as Security Doors and Puzzle Walls).
(Interrupt) Drain [Automatic]
Trigger	An Obstacle added by Sealed Room is defeated.
Effect	Remove the Water-filling Room and all Water Level tokens from play. Entities in the region no longer must swim.
(Action) Drown
Damage	3d10
Special	The target suffers -3 Resilience.

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