Though these roots are harmless, the DM
may wish to lead the players to think otherwise
by describing how wiry and tough they
appear. (If there has been a tremor recently,
they may still be trembling!) Also, the corridor
is narrow at this point, only 5 feet wide,
and it is impossible for characters to pass
without touching a root.

These roots are flexible, but very tough.
A hard, sharp object, such as a dagger, flint
knife, or sharpened seashell, is needed to
saw through the tough fibers (they could
also he severed with fire). Each root is 10
feet long. More length cannot be pulled
down through the ceiling. If used as improvised
ropes, they are easily strong enough to
support the weight of several characters.

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