Seek the Hidden Forge

By spending a day examining Hidden Forge clues, consulting with locals, studying maps of Kovlar, and otherwise investigating the mystery, a PC attempts to determine the location of the secret shrine to Droskar in the dwarven city. A character can attempt to interpret these clues with a Perception, Society, or Survival check-the DC remains 36 regardless of the check used to interpret the clues. This DC is reduced by 2 for each Hidden Forge clue possessed beyond the first. Thus, if the character has access to two Hidden Forge Clues, the DC is reduced to 34, up to a maximum reduction to DC 22 if a character has 8 Hidden Forge Clues.

Critical Success The PC pinpoints the entrance to the Hidden Forge.

Success The PC makes significant progress toward determining the Hidden Forge's location, and gains a +4 circumstance bonus on their next check to Seek the Hidden Forge.

Failure The PC fails to determine anything informative from the clues.

Critical Failure As failure, but the Droskar cultists catch wind of the investigation and are able to prepare their defenses.