Overseeing Mining Operations (CBD)

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In order for a mine to produce at maximum efficiency, the character in charge must make a successful Mining roll each week of the mine's operation. If the roll succeeds, the mine produces normally. If it fails, production is reduced by half for that week. This could be the result of pilfering among laborers, a cave-in which causes the loss of valuable production time, the intrusion of some monster—an umber hulk or ankheg, perhaps—or plain old bad decisions on the part of management. The exact details should be worked into an adventure if possible; hunting the umber hulk through the tunnels or rescuing trapped miners before they suffocate.
Although overseeing a mine provides steady work, player characters will probably find it best to hire an NPC with Mining proficiency to act as overseer, freeing themselves up for more exciting pursuits.
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