[Portcullises](/Rules.aspx?ID=623)\r\n\r\n**Source** [Core Rulebook](/Sources.aspx?ID=1) pg. 515 4.0\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nA portcullis is a wooden or iron grate that descends to seal off a gate or corridor. Most are raised on ropes or chains operated by a winch, and they have locking mechanisms that keep them from being lifted easily. The rules on lifting a portcullis or bending its bars appear in the sidebar on this page. If a portcullis falls on a creature, use a [slamming door](/Hazards.aspx?ID=3) trap.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n",
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"text": " Portcullises Source Core Rulebook pg. 515 4.0 A portcullis is a wooden or iron grate that descends to seal off a gate or corridor. Most are raised on ropes or chains operated by a winch, and they have locking mechanisms that keep them from being lifted easily. The rules on lifting a portcullis or bending its bars appear in the sidebar on this page. If a portcullis falls on a creature, use a slamming door trap. ",
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