The players are in the process of approaching a small island on a river that is the HQ of some goblins that are gathering for a raid on the local town.
Approaching by river makes it easier for them to get spotted by the goblin sentries on the island. To access the island via land, one way is to navigate through a thick forest with heavy undergrowth, which will leave them right on the doorstep of the island.
One PC proposed using alchemist's fire to set fire to the thick forest. Not sure if it is as a distraction so they can get to the island via boat/raft/canoe, or to get through the forest.
But, what would the DC be to start a forest fire? How long would it take for a forest fire to spread? The area of the forest in question is maybe 1 square mile? This is a 4E D&D game.
Thanks!
Approaching by river makes it easier for them to get spotted by the goblin sentries on the island. To access the island via land, one way is to navigate through a thick forest with heavy undergrowth, which will leave them right on the doorstep of the island.
One PC proposed using alchemist's fire to set fire to the thick forest. Not sure if it is as a distraction so they can get to the island via boat/raft/canoe, or to get through the forest.
But, what would the DC be to start a forest fire? How long would it take for a forest fire to spread? The area of the forest in question is maybe 1 square mile? This is a 4E D&D game.
Thanks!