Fire-Breathing Statue
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*Magic trap*

This trap is activated when an intruder steps on a hidden pressure
plate, releasing a magical gout of flame from a nearby statue. The
statue can be of anything, including a dragon or a wizard casting a
spell.

The DC is 15 to spot the pressure plate, as well as faint scorch marks
on the floor and walls. A spell or other effect that can sense the
presence of magic, such as *detect magic*, reveals an aura of evocation
magic around the statue.

The trap activates when more than 20 pounds of weight is placed on the
pressure plate, causing the statue to release a 30-foot cone of fire.
Each creature in the fire must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw,
taking 22 (4d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on
a successful one.

Wedging an iron spike or other object under the pressure plate prevents
the trap from activating. A successful *dispel magic* (DC 13) cast on
the statue destroys the trap.