Contagion Trap
The lid of the sarcophagus is carved to resemble a recumbent skeleton.
The mummified remains inside the sarcophagus are cursed . Touching the cursed remains, either directly or with an object, triggers a Failure.
Sarcophagus. Smaller carvings on the sarcophagus depict animated skeletons going about daily life: worshiping in temples, tilling fields, or marching to war. Inside the sarcophagus, an inanimate mummy grips a rune-covered scroll. A creature that makes a History or Religion check identifies the runes as the names of ancient plagues.
Scroll. The scroll is a spell scroll of contagion or some other Minor Treasure.
Spell Effect. This is a necromancy effect created by a 5th-level spell. Casting remove curse or a successful dispel magic on the mummy triggers a Critical Success.
Spell Solve. The mummy’s grip on the scroll is too tight to release with mage hand , but it’s possible to do so with telekinesis .
• A creature can make a Sleight of Hand check to remove the scroll without touching the mummy.
• A creature can smash the remains with an attack with a bludgeoning weapon.
Potential Outcomes
Critical Failure or Failure. The triggering creature is targeted by a contagion spell (flesh rot).
Success or Critical Success. The trap is disabled.