As far as this discussion goes, I've never seen anyone talk about the types of traps on these items that they have encountered.
Everyone sems to be familliar with the "Kill you quick unless you have a good cleric or two handy" poison trap. And it seems that the majority of people are so fearful of this possibility that they avoid these treasures and openly chastise any rogue, or in my case enchanter that dares try to open these chests and barrels.
To date, I have encountered 2 "Kill you..." poison traps; 1 that simply did a load of direct damage and not enough to endanger the party unless they were low to begin with or engaged in battle; 1 that simulated the same effects as getting drunk; and most recently a curse(I'm guessing) that split my atack power in half.
Perhaps we can all stop being paranoid and try these traps on for size, see what they do and if possible how to recognize what types they are. I don't know. Anyone else seen any odd traps out there?
Altheena LeafDancer, Enchantress of the 39th Season
Member of the Shadows of Thunder(Rallos Zek)
Dasughter of Elle LeafDancer
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