I need a skill challenge for KotS

[d12]

I'd like to let the players try a skill challenge early on in KotS - preferably something that lets them use a wide range of skills and preferably something that gives them no extra information about the plot. Think of it as a one encounter "side trek."

Any ideas?

 

[Ebon Shar]

I remember reading somewhere that a skill challenge was used when the PC's tried to convince Lord Padraig of the danger of the Keep. A standard negotiation skill challenge could be used just as it is described in the DMG.

 

[strumbleduck]

In my campaign, the players captured a kobold during one of the early ambushes and interrogated him. By passing a skill challenge, they managed to learn about Irontooth and the location of the kobold lair. Knowing what to expect beforehand really helps with the big Irontooth battle.

 

[pdmiller]

Skill challenge in KotS

There is a room with a bunch of trapped statues on the second level of KotS - you could modify the disarm procedures only slightly to require a combination of Arcana, Thievery, even History... at the moment you need several successful Thievery OR Arcana checks I believe.

 

[keterys]

A skill challenge for scouting and gathering information sounds decent - streetwise, history, diplomacy, nature, perception, even thievery can all apply. Basically as a 'New to town and getting to know things'

And each success could earn a little more information, and they're tapped out if they end up failing. Information or Irontooth, what the keep used to be used for, what things in town people care about and want help with, etc.

 

[grickherder]

After Irontooth is defeated, the players find a note hinting that there's a spy in town. The skill challenge? Figuring out who it is.