Running Mimic

Prepare the scene

The chest sits squarely on the boards. Around its feet, the dust has been dragged inward as though the floor were breathing.

An ambusher folds itself into the shape of something useful. The convincing object becomes disturbing when its placement, surface or residue does not quite fit.

Establish the surroundings, each participant’s position, and what the party can perceive before resolving the encounter. Use the current core rules for surprise and turn order when combat begins.

Run the profile

Use the following source instructions for the encounter’s actions and effects.

Present the counterplay

Residue, inappropriate placement and cautious probing can expose it before contact.

Make the relevant behavior or environmental clues perceptible through the scene so the party can act on them.