Can the wormdoors be opened by a Rogue emulating another faith, i.e. pretending to be a Kyuss worshipper with the Use Magic Device skill? Our rogue attempted to do so last night, though he rolled low enough (under 25) that it would have failed regardless. What would the DC be? Also, I'm assuming the worm 'backlash' that occurs with every strike happens from ranged attacks and spells also?
Hmm...logically, it makes no sense, but this is D&D. I think it is a creative approach and would likely allow it.
I'd second DungeonBlaster. Why not...
Maybe force them to conjur/fabricate some sort of Kyuss holy symbol that the rogue must "operate".
Can the wormdoors be opened by a Rogue emulating another faith, i.e. pretending to be a Kyuss worshipper with the Use Magic Device skill? Our rogue attempted to do so last night, though he rolled low enough (under 25) that it would have failed regardless. What would the DC be? Also, I'm assuming the worm 'backlash' that occurs with every strike happens from ranged attacks and spells also?
I actually e-mailed Wizards of the coast to get their ideas on this very issue, here is the specific question and their answer.
Me-Ok lets say there is a magical trap on a door that only allows those who worship a specific diety thru it without activating the trap. If the PC's figured this out or anticipated it, could they use the "use magic device" to bypass it. If so what would the DC be?
WoC-This is not covered in the rules as written, therefore if the DM wishes to allow it, they'll have to adjudicate a house rule for it.
end result-not much of use really. Personnally I think it wouldn't be a bad thing if you ruled that it could work. I'd say it would be much like emulating an alignment. Instead of thinking "evil thoughts" you are "Thinking Wormy Thoughts." This would make it's DC 30-35 if you allowed it.
Just my 2 cents worth
I absolutely love this idea. I'm with Addax; DC 30 (emulate alignment) seems like a reasonable approximation.