¶ Paths & Trails
"In Narumer, the road itself can be a trial. Without the gifts of instant travel, a traveler must read the land, follow the wind’s whisper, and find the hidden ways that bind the realms together."
¶ How It Works
Throughout Narumer, certain locations serve as shortcuts or hidden entrances into areas that are otherwise inaccessible.
These paths may be locked behind:
- Skill checks
- Class level requirements
- Special examinations of objects or landmarks, sometimes using known languages
When you step onto a hidden trigger or examine a designated object, the required checks are rolled in secret. You will never see the roll or know if you failed. If you succeed, you will receive a message indicating a path has opened, revealing the access node that lets you enter.
¶ Class Paths
Some classes have unique advantages in uncovering trails:
- Druids and Rangers have the greatest access to class-specific paths.
- As a general rule: 2 Ranger levels = 1 Druid level for determining trail access, though exceptions exist.
- There are trails that require 6 levels of ranger to access, though most are in the 2 to 4 range.
- Other classes may occasionally encounter special routes, for example a Rogue spotting thieves’ cant on an object that hints at a hidden path.
- Such occurrences are rare and typically tied to specific story or environmental design.
¶ Skill Paths
In over 90% of skill-based trails, the primary skill used is Search.
However, other skills may come into play, such as detecting illusionary walls.
- Difficulty Classes (DCs) for these checks typically range from 15–40.
- Trail knowledge cannot be transferred to other players, and you cannot mark them on maps or create guides that would allow someone in-character to access the area.
- Friends can only follow you after you have found the path yourself.
¶ Language Paths
These are extremely rare, usually appearing in certain dungeons.
Knowing a specific language may allow you to bypass magical wards and gain entry to otherwise sealed areas.
¶ Item Paths
Some trails are unlocked using special items, often maps, but sometimes magical trinkets or artifacts infused with the power to open hidden routes.
These items are typically unique and tied to specific quests or locations.
¶ Mapmaking Restrictions
You cannot:
- Create maps that reveal hidden trails beyond their starting point.
- Modify existing areas to add secret entrances.
- Submit build requests for new secret areas.
All secret areas are created exclusively by the Build Team, and no amount of negotiation or pleading will alter this policy.