The tlatoani emerges from his sarcophagus to confront the party. Along the walls, clay vases hold what’s left of the tlatoani’s organs, which were harvested before being buried here only dust remains. Roll an attack +6, if it hits, the target receives 2d4 piercing damage and has to roll a CON save DC 17. A target takes 5d6 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.ĭ.- The Tlatoani is buried in this chamber, which is infused and protected by the power of Mictlantecuhtli, the area is considered desecrated. After being sprung, the trap resets itself automatically in 30 minutes. It can be jumped, avoiding the pressure plate altogether, or it can be disabled with a Thieves’ tools check DC 18. If anyone is actively looking for traps, an Investigation check DC 15 reveals the trap. There are two poison dart traps hidden in the chamber. A Perception check DC18 is needed to spot the pressure plate that springs the trap. All the walls are adorned with hieroglyphs and murals about epic stories. The adjoining chamber is a grand gallery.
They wear gold jewelry that can be looted after the fight. You can use the stats of revenants, or ghasts with obsidian axes, according to the CR. They come out of their boxes to fight one more time for their king.
Surrounding the effigy are 5 upwards sarcophagi that hold the remains of the five bravest warriors of the tlatoani. It’s sculpted in such a way that, regardless of were anyone is, it appears to be looking directly at the observer. It leads down below the pyramid itself to the real burial chambers.Ĭ.- The first chamber under the pyramid has an effigy of Mictlantecuhtli made of obsidian. When the PC’s return the chamber A they can find the other secret door (Investigation check DC 17), hidden inside the center sarcophagus. If the sarcophagus is opened, 4 Ghasts (or the appropriate threat for the party) come out and attack the intruders.
Chamber B is a fake King’s chamber, it’s never been found before, but doesn’t offer much. The hallway that leads up to B, also hides a pitfall trap, identical to the one found before, except for the dimensions of the shaft. Can be found with an Investigation check DC 14. The chamber has two hidden exits, one easier to find than the other, that leads to a fake King’s chamber intended to fool sackers.ī.- The hidden door that exits Chamber A towards B. They do their best to protect the pyramid (Specters, Ghouls or Wraiths depending on the CR desired). The servants emerge from the sarcophagi if the chamber is explored. In the chamber, the remains of criminals who tried to deface the interior of the pyramid can be found, they were killed by the servants. Three stone sarcophagi hold the remains of the most faithful servants. Two bas-relief serve as decoration, they depict Mictlantecuhtli and the exploits of the Tlatoani. Roll an attack +8, if it hits, the target also receives 4d6 piercing damage from the spikes.Īfter the first stairway there is the servants’ chamber. square must roll a DEX save DC 15. A target takes 3d6 bludgeoning damage on a failed save from the drop. If anyone presses the plate, everyone who is standing on the 10 ft. After being sprung, the trap resets itself automatically at dawn. A Perception check DC18 is needed to spot the pressure plate that springs the trap. Just before the stairway, there is a pitfall trap. An abandoned pyramid from a long forgotten civilization won’t have much to tell, or will it?Ī.- The entrance to the pyramid was supposed to be hidden but it was opened by thieves long ago. As it is, this dungeon can be inserted in any campaign setting. Through Mictlantecuhtli, the power of the underworld poured into the material world, infusing the pyramid and the bodies buried in it with necromantic energy.Īztec mythology can easily be replaced with any other similar culture. In death, aztecs were welcomed to the underworld by Mictlantecuhtli, a blood splattered skeleton and God of Death. Their closest servants and the bravest warriors, took their lives when the tlatoani died, so as to be buried with him in the pyramid, this was considered the highest honor. Sometimes they were mummified, sometimes just interred with their most valued belongings. They built spectacular pyramids that served as tombs. Aztec rulers were called tlatoanis (emperor or king equivalent), whenever they rose to prominency, were regarded as touched by the gods.
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