question on Zenith Trajectory / Bhal-Hamatugn map


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In the upper level (5C) of area 5 (the huge shrine room), there are 3 platforms. The two on the right and left have staircases descending to area 5B. The middle section leads to areas 17 and 18. Areas 15 and 16 are on the same level but don't connect to areas 17, 18, or 19.

My question is how the heck does Zenith and the PC's get up there? The teleportation circle only leads to 5B and there are no other staircases up there. Is it expected that the PC's will have to climb or fly up there?

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GlassJaw wrote:

In the upper level (5C) of area 5 (the huge shrine room), there are 3 platforms. The two on the right and left have staircases descending to area 5B. The middle section leads to areas 17 and 18. Areas 15 and 16 are on the same level but don't connect to areas 17, 18, or 19.

My question is how the heck does Zenith and the PC's get up there? The teleportation circle only leads to 5B and there are no other staircases up there. Is it expected that the PC's will have to climb or fly up there?

It's not really that clear, but I believe there are rope bridges that can be raised or lowered to allow access to those areas. If Bhal-Hamatugn is on alert, the bridges are removed.


Page 51, last sentence under Kuo-top Tactics:

"...two soldiers move to the platform in the center of the south wall, and then untie the suspension bridges to the left and right of the door..."

Wow! I would have totally missed that if I didn't go back and read it. Thanks!

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