Here's the first preview for Artifacts & Enigmas of World War II.
-Nate
The Old Salt Mine
Refer to the map above for the following descriptions. The mine stretches for more than one thousand feet from one end to the other, petering out at one end and sealed by rubble at the other end (see below). Railroad tracks run most of that length, down the center of the mine. It is widest in the middle, of course, as indicated by the section inside the dotted lines; there, the ceiling is as high as the space between those lines. Along the sides, branch tunnels—where the miners initially pursued veins of salt—digger deeper into the surrounding mountain.
Machinery (Area A)
Located here is the equipment that makes the mine livable for those who once worked here. First there is a generator, powered by gasoline. Connected to it are other machines, including ventilation fans, a sump pump, and—perhaps most important—the lights. While the generator has not been used for decades, it can be put back in working order with a little bit of effort (Repair). Once that is accomplished, one can also activate the ventilations fans and lights, thus eliminating the dark conditions.
Supplies (Area B)
Various crates, barrels and other containers are stacked up in this area. Some of them are mundane, such as barrels of water; tools, lumber and hardware for assembling the shelving units; and the like. Others contain World War II-era military equipment such as rifles and hand grenades (use the stats for the M1 Garand and Potato Masher from SWADE pages 75 and 78). There are enough explosives to clear the tunnel exit, too; treat these like Anti-Tank Mines from page 79, except that they can be triggered from a distance).
Collapsed Exit (Area C)
At the other end of the mine the track leads into a pile of rubble and debris. This is the actual entrance to the mine, which the conspirators sealed shut after hiding their treasure here. Beyond this the tracks lead out of the tunnel and down the mountainside, back toward the towns from which the heroes made their approach. They have become overgrown with time and lack of attention, but they are still for the most part passable.
The Mural (Area D)
Refer to the section Puzzles, below, for more information about this mural.
