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Message: <blockquote data-quote="tiamat5774" data-source="post: 3057718" data-attributes="member: 41916">DIABOLIC GENESIS: ORIGINS OF EVILByDaniel WoodChapter 1: Gate ActivityDiabolic Genesis: Origins of Evil is a DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS adventure suitable for a party of five average D&Dcharacters who begin the adventure at or near 6th level.  It is recommended that at least one of the player characters                 has some clerical ability and at least one have access to arcane spells.  The adventure can be adjusted to play with verylarge, very small, higher level or lower-level groups.PREPARATIONYou, the DM, should have a copy of the Player’s Handbook 3.5, the Dungeon Master’s Guide 3.5, and the MonsterManual 3.5 to use this adventure.  Familiararity with the FORGOTTEN REALMS campaign setting is recommendedbut not essential.  Text that appears in shaded boxes is player information, which you can read aloud or paraphrase to players when appropriate.  Unshaded boxes contain important background information for the DM.  Monster and NPC statisticsare provided with each encounter in abbreviated form, full stats for the monsters and NPCs can be found in the Monster Appendix: 1 or, for more detailed statistics, the monsters in the book can be looked up in the MONSTER MANUAL 3.5, MONSTER MANUAL 2, and MONSTERS OF FAERUN.  Page numbers and the source book are provided at the end of each monster entry for easier referencing.Individual encounters possess an overall rating called the encounter level (EL).  The encounter level is a tool for the DM to calculate total experience points for each encounter and as a point of information to the DM, allowing himor her to gauge the strength of any particular encounter at a glance.ADVENTURE BACKGROUNDOn a beautiful island in Faerun called Genesica, a red dragon named Colossus ruled with an iron claw.  She justlaid her clutch of eggs then went to sleep.  During her slumber, the dragon goddess Tiamat blessed one of her eggs,for she believed that through this offspring great deeds of evil would be wrought.When the eggs finally hatched, five red wyrmlings were crawling around in the lair and one egg still remained.  The next day the last egg began to crack open.  First a tiny red head poked out, then a black head, a green, then a blue.A final head poked out, white as snow or ice, and as this head became visible the shell cracked completely open andColossus was amazed but at the same time dismayed to see that the wyrmling was deformed for all five heads wasconnected to the same body.She was further dismayed that the wobbling reptile could not coordinate and decide which way to crawl, but the laststraw was when it finally zeroed each head in on one of his siblings and burned, zapped, poisoned, chilled, and partiallydigested with acid five of the red babies.  Each one went down lifeless and he began to feast upon each carcass.The new mother was infuriated with the tiny death bringer and picked him up, carried him out into the morning sunlight,and tossed him away as so much refuse.  Colossus had no idea of the implications that these events held and did notcare, nor did she know of the consequences that were soon to follow.Tiamat soon made her self known to Colossus and called her from her lair.  When Colossus made her exit, she was shocked to see her son held ever so gently in the hands of Tiamat.  The tiny deformity, diminished by the Dragon God’ssize, began hissing and spitting vile things in draconic at his mother and almost vomiting fire, poison, and sparks of lightning at her.  Tiamat put down the baby dragon and went to war with Colossus for two score and nine days and slew her by freezing her with an icy blast from her white head.  Colossus fell, and great was the fall of her.A millennium had come and gone.  When all creatures thought they were free of the tyrannical rule of dragons, the dreaded son of Colossus, reared and trained by Tiamat herself, *Sver’ir* (in the common tongue means Dark One) rose on the horizon of a new terrible era of rule over Genesica.  He ruled as his mother once did and was venerated asa demigod unofficially.  He made a volcano his lair for he had grown accustomed to the fires of Ba’ator, the home of Tiamat.  He named his new home Sverthicasver (Mountain of Darkness, or as it has come to be known, Mt. Darkest).As the Dark One’s rule continued over Genesica, an evil plan for domination formed in his sinister mind and beganmaking preparations at once.  He took a half wyvern, half dragon named *Lorea’renk* as his mate and her clutch of eggs numbered in the area of one score and ten.  His plan was simple enough.  Through his ability to charm masses of creatures, he brought together mammoth armiesand commanded archways to be built so he may construct portals and gates to all the planes and realms as an eternal fixture in his land to be used as the instrument of his dominance of all creation in any plane, and to standforever more as monuments thereafter to his superiority.The time had come for him to strike.  His children were old enough to find prey on their own though a few had fallenprey to other creatures already.  Almost all the portals had been created.One of the gates was opened to the astral plane by mistake in the Dark One’s rush for supremacy (Tiamat triedto teach patience, but that lesson fell on deaf ears) resulting in a tragic end for the beautiful island Genesica.The other end of the astral portal opened into the pathway of an asteroid belt.  Great rocks from this plane hurtledand smashed their way through the gate.  Without an atmosphere to slow or stop the onslaught of rocks, three quarters of the land was laid to waste.  One third of all life was destroyed including the Dark One’s mate and allbut five of his children.  The gate to the astral plane was ruined in the fray and the other gates and portals became unstable for use.  Theyfunctioned only to anchor this island to a fractal zone it has teleported to in the outsider plane.  The link with otherplanes and realms were fortunate for repopulation purposes but unsteady at best.With the Dark One’s legacy still intact, he vows to try again.  He gathers his armies even as you read this.  He has created five new portals.  He’s poised for the attack and he must be stopped.  The fate of the realms, even yours,is at stake.Adventure SynopsisThe heroes become involved when they are asked to investigate or happen upon a strange magical cabin fading in and out of existence.  There they will find four doors leading to a portal at the end of a room the door opened to.There are clues to what lies on the other side of the portals lying on the table: The Book of Unwritten Chroniclesa magically intelligent book possessed with the spirit of an epic bard, and a map of an unknown island surrounded bya sea of desert.  The best information can be gathered from the Guardian, an old elf behind one of the doors who believes he is only guarding one gate and is unaware of any others.  He is however aware of what is on the other sideof the portal he guards and that is why he has kept a constant vigil over it for so long.The five dragons: Zazbeth, Shaysbeth, Darmatair, Wolvertain, and Phraughstbight, await their master’s commandto rise and lead his armies into the gates for conquest.  The humanoids that have become trapped in this worldsurvive only as long as they pay tribute to the dragons in the given territory, serve as minions, or make human sacrafices.The human settlements are Kamosa, Sebria, Cabaya, and a military outpost that was recently razed, Cordyan.All settlements are lightly defended by conscripts and archers.  If a dragon attacks, they will retreat and rebuild.Only once has anyone risen up against a dragon and his arrows and melee weapons are the things of legends.When the Heroes defeat their first dragon, they will be revered as dragon slayers and the people of the settlementswill call on them for all their dragon related problems.  As payment, the deed for the land that was the Cordyan settlement will be given to the heroes as a base of operations or to use as they see fit (stronghold, a holy refuge, etc.).By defeating the dragons, the heroes cripple the morale and the proverbial magic glue holding the armies madeup of chaotic creatures and natural enemies together.  The armada will dwindle and the efficiency of their tacticswill suffer making it easier to defeat the Dark One’s plans.The heroes will learn more and more about the Dark One as they travel and adventure throughout the land and ifyou think he will tolerate the destruction of his legacy, you’re wrong.  At the end of the adventure the Dark One will send wave after wave of creatures after the heroes, then finally confront them himself. After his destruction, all will be magically restored and Genesica will return to its original place in Faerun.Character HooksThe heroes can become involved in the beginning of this adventure in one of the ways described below.  Each hookIs an easy way to bring the characters to the Fading House and through one of the portals leading to Diabolic Genesis.Of course, you can always use a hook that is more appropriate for your campaign or your group’s player characters.These adventure hooks can take place in any part of Faerun, since the heroes will be magically transported to theirnext destination.RumorsSeveral points of light appear south of the fortifying walls of a city in Faerun.   Children from this city go to exploreand find this phenomenon and play in the area trying to catch the lights thinking they were fire flies.  A couple ofswift flashes from these points of illumination scared these children almost half to death and they went screaming back the city with wild stories of ogres and a black dragon, and one child recalled a half dead man.  A zombie, maybe?All but the governor of the city dismiss these stories as childish fantasy for his scouts have brought back reconnaissancereports on the lights taking form of something big and their accounts confirm the children’s stories of the flashes of light.The party is somewhere in the city and they hear the rumblings and rumors of something significant happening outsidethe city.  The governor knows of their presence in the city and their fame from the last quest they took precedes them.The governor calls for an audience with the party and requests a closer investigation of the disturbance and to ascertainany threats to the city and its people.  If the party are hesitant he promises one +2 magic item or weapon to each of theparty members to start with and they will be well paid upon their return with information on the incident taking placeoutside the city.  He offers free room and board for tonight and 1000 gold pieces per party member on their return.A Lost ChildWhile traveling home from a gruesome battle between good and evil, you hear stories from a merchant caravantraveling in the same direction as the party.  They tell of a house that has appeared magically about half a mile outside the party’s home city and keeps fading in and out of existence.  They also tell the adventurers that the governor of the city has made it unlawful to approach the house until they return, because the governor wishes for them to investigate the disturbance.When the party makes it back to the city, the governor summons the group to his office and makes his request.  Anunknown woman busts into the room in tears interrupting the meeting yelling, “he’s gone, my son is missing!”The governor being a kind and gentle man calms the woman then asks in a firm voice to tell him what happened.She tells him that her son was trying to join a gang or impromptu “guild” and his initiation took place last nightwithout her knowledge.  The children who put the group together told her that his initiation involved going into thefading house to find something of value and bring it out to pay it as a club due.  They say that no sooner did he enter,the house faded away and they ran in fear.  She pleads to the adventuring party for help in finding her son.  The governor vows to deal with this new guild himself and offers the party a reward of 1000 gold pieces to each of the party members upon the safe return of her son.Attempted InvasionOn the group’s way home they happen upon a house that magically appears outside their home town.  The house glows with a powerful magic property that apparently makes the house fade in and out of the material plane.  As the house materializes again the door opens and a group of 8 ogres exit stealing toward the party’s home town during the night (spot DC 15 or survival DC 10 to track ogres if first check fails).Creatures: (8) Ogres EL 8-Ogre: Large Giant; CR 2; AC 16 (hide); HD 4d8+8; hp 26; Init -1When they are caught trying to invade your town 5 retreat back to the house and 3 stay to fight to ensure theescape of the others.  The party will have the choice to give pursuit into the house or wait until morning to reportlast night’s happenings to the governor who will give a scroll of hold monster, a potion of invisibility, and a +2weapon or protective item to each of the party if they go into the house and seek out and eliminate any and allthreats to the town.  All treasures found are theirs to keep and 1000 gold pieces await each of them upon their return. DM should read or paraphrase the following:You find yourselves in a grassy meadow, less than a100 yards from a small cottage slowly fading in and outof existence.  This house is lit with a magical light like none of you have ever seen.                           Chapter 2ENTERING THE FADING HOUSE                                                                                                   1. Upon investigation of the cabins interior DM should read or paraphrase the    following:You find yourselves in a soft white room with four continuously glowing and fadingdoors.  The doors and a large table with chairs are the only features in this room and                they appear to be made of wood.  The door you entered through seems to havedisappeared!  On the table, to the right, is a large piece of parchment and upon closerexamination, you see that it is a map of an unknown land. There is also a large leatherbound book entitled "Unwritten Book of Chronicles".(SIDE BAR)If the book is opened and examined, tell the player examining it that there is only onepage written so far. If the player reads the page, DM should read the following:“All others have failed and I was the last.  My spirit is bound here for my time is past.Unspeakable evil lies behind each door.   Take care you don’t end up like others before.Five colors, five heads is all I know of your fate.  If you must know more, ask the guardianof the gate.  To what I have written you must take heed and I will record your actions, yourwords and your deeds.  For in you must go.  There’s no way to turn back.  Defeat your greatest foe before he attacks.”Then ask, "Are such adventurers present and ready to undertake this task?"  When the players answer "yes" tell them that the book starts writing itself, "Then choose a door and yourdestiny."  At any time the book is opened during the adventure, the DM should tell theplayer reading it that it details the players' actions up to that point and their discoveries.  At the end of the adventure the book's title magically changes to "Genesica: The Restoration”. When the players start opening doors and entering the four rooms to look around,roll a D6 for each of the rooms that are entered.  The results are as follows:2. roll (1-2)Read or paraphrase the following:This room is brightly lit and white.   You see an old man sitting in a chair in a corner on the far end of the room on the right hand side.  He sits on a rocking chair, patiently waiting for you to address him.  He seems to be an old wizard, though you've seen nothing of hislikeness before.  There is a glowing keystone archway, apparently a portal of some sort,next to his rocker.  Upon closer examination, you find him to be an elf, old even by Elvenstandards of age.NPC: (1) elf wizard-Guardian, male elf (high) Wiz20: CR 20; Size M (5 ft., 2 in. tall); HD 20d4+80; hp 139; AC 14 (+4 Dex)The players may want to ask the wizard questions, but he will answer only 10 because, although he seems fine, he’s tired and weary for rest.  After the 10 questionshave been asked, the players witness the old wizard fade away into nothingness.  Hedies of old age so healing won't do much good, but there is a 30% chance that it willbuy time for one more question.  The wizard should make a point to tell the playersthat he is the last of the Gate Guardians and that these gates need to be destroyed.He will help the players if they ask him by making his treasure chest visible andunlocking it.  The players may have its contents.  The chest contains Guardian'spossessions as listed in the Creature Stat Appendix.DM reads:The wizard begins to fade out of existence but manages to say," This gate, youmust go through!  A domain of evil it is, but it is your only hope of escape!  Once gone,am I, this place goes shortly after............now go!"When the players witness him fade out, his passing leaves something of benefit behind.All players who witness his passing rise 1d4 levels (DM rolls).3. Roll (3-4)Room of "Doom"- White room gives feeling of foreboding.  (as spell Doom cast by 10thlevel cleric.  Will save DC 21.)DM reads:The room is white, but the feeling is dark. You see a keystone archway that glows as if itis a portal. 4. roll (5)Creature: (1) Black Dragon EL6Shaysbeth, Dragon, Black, Juvenile: Medium Dragon (Water); CR 6; AC 22; HD 13d12+26; hp 110Treasure: 2,192  gp, brandeen  (67.8  gp, orange-red  garnet  (481 gp), arcane scroll  (75  gp)-Magic  Weapon  (l1,  cl1), Erase  (l1,  cl1), Identify  (l1,  cl1), dwarven  war axe  +1  (2,330  gp).DM reads:A black dragon that stands as tall as the tallest one of all of you blocks your way.  Itlooks at you with fury in her eyes for your intrusion.  Beyond the dragon is an arched doorway thatglows magically and to the right is a respectively large horde.The dragon’s position is marked by the encounter mark on the map in this room.Whether the party tries to attack the dragon or not Shaysbeth will try to retreat through the portal at the end of the room.  She will breathe once to repel the party back and allow her to escape.  If she is able she will scoop as much of her horde into her mouth as possible before leaving.The portal in this room is unstable and time will seem to be effected next time the party encounters her for she will have grown to a mature adult and have her own lair in an underwater cave close to Phraughstbight’s island.5. roll (6)Creatures: (5) Ogres EL7Ogre: Large Giant; CR 2; HD 4d8+8; hp 26; AC 16 (-1 size, -1 dex, +3 hide, +5 natural)DM reads:Five ogres guard the arched doorway at the end of this room with their lives.All ogres have hide armor but two have 10 sp in their coin pouch each.The ogres attack on sight of an enemy with javelins as a first attack.The ogres' position is marked on the map.Players can enter the Diabolic Genesis realm through any of the afore mentionedportals in the four rooms.  They all lead to the same destination.Chapter 3Entering Diabolic GenesisAREA - ATrap: The Volcano EL10DM READS:You step through the portal and, in a flash of brilliant light, you find yourselves in a whole new place.  An imposing, cone shaped shadow looms far past you, even farther than the canyon up ahead.  You’ve just exited the portal around 20 ft. away from the base of a volcano.  You feel the ground rumble beneath your feet and hear the risingcrescendo of a roar coming from the black mountain behind you!If the players don’t move immediately, read the following:You see the beginning flow of lava come down the mountainside, and is about to coverthe portal you just came through!  What do you do?A sheet of graph paper or battle mat may be useful for the following:Roll 2d10 to determine how fast the lava is moving.  If lava comes within 5 ft. ortouches a character, that player’s character takes 2D6 fire damage (REF save DC15 + 1 for each check after the first or catch on fire taking 1D6 damage per round).  If aplayer’s character is immersed (up to their waist in lava and being carried away by theflow), that character takes 20D6 fire damage.  PCs take half as much damage afterescaping exposure or immersion for 1D3 rounds (1D6 or 10D6).  Use table below.  All characters should make initiative rolls and the DM should roll initiative for the lava.   %    LAVA SPEED (PER ROUND)            %     LAVA SPEED (PER ROUND)*1-20    30 ft.                61-80    50 ft.                    21-40    40 ft.                81-90    70 ft.41-60     45 ft.                91-100    75 ft.*If roll is this high, there is a 25% chance of the volcano to explode doing 10d6 fire damage and 2d6 subdual damage for any character within 80 ft. radius of blast point.  Reflex saveDC 20 negates 1/2 damage.  If save is failed, character is knocked to the ground (full roundaction to get up).DM READS:The lava lunges forward closer, and closer toward you.  You’re not out of danger yet.Your only hope is the rope bridge that stretches the 180 ft. gap from land mass toland mass.If characters are still on the bridge when the lava reaches the ropes of the bridge, the ropes catch fire and snap 1D3 rounds later.  Any characters still hanging on need to make a balance check DC 10 or fall 250 ft. down taking 25D6 damage only to awaitthe hot lava shower to follow.  DM may offer another balance check to catch the bridgeduring the fall, DC 15.  Climb check DC 10 or take 10 to climb the bridge like a ladderat half of player’s movement rate.(SIDE BAR): RANDOM ENCOUNTERS Roll on the random encounter table in back of the book to create encountersfor the party in the forest where marked "RE".  Also, this table can be used throughoutthe adventure.  The monsters can be found in the monster appendix or, for more detailedstatistics, the monsters in the table can be looked up in the MONSTER MANUAL, MONSTER MANUAL 2 and MONSTERS OF FAERUN.Chapter 4ROAD TO KAMOSAAREA - B THROUGH CDM READS: On the other side of the canyon, you see a lush forest in the far off distance and the path you are on now plunges deep into its heart. The path grows darker as it is covered by a dense forestcanopy.  This forest is overgrown with giant oaks, redwoods, firs and pines making the roof about 80 ft high.  You also see large mountainous peaks ahead to the southeast.  A cloud of black darknesshovers menacingly over the mountain range casting shadows like an oncoming storm.   As of yet, there is no sign of civilization or beings of any kind.As the characters make their way into the forest, read the following:The further you go into this forest, all the more pitch black it becomes.  The roof of twig, leaf and needle allows no light to filter through.  The only natural light is from where you came in and that will soon disappear in time.6.  The forest entrance-DM reads:The forest entrance is dimly lit and gets darker as you travel on.  It becomes almost pitchBlack a mile in.  The ceiling is about 80 ft high and the pathway is an average of ½ a mileto a full mile wide at any time. You hear the loud sounds of wildlife deep in these woods.7. Northern dead-end -DM reads:You find that you can no longer go forward. The sounds of wildlife are much louder here, as if some creature is right on top of you!8. North eastern dead-end -DM reads:Light peeks in from the canopy above as you see now that you cannot go any further inthis direction.  The smell of a dead animal disturbs your senses (fort save DC 10be nauseated), but at least you can see a little.  The dead animal looks half eaten.9. South eastern dead-end -DM reads:It is so dark here, you wouldn't know if your eyes were shut or not unless you have alight.  Above your head you hear the rustling of the trees. The wildlife is active here.  Astrong breeze blows through. (any fire light is blown out)10. South western dead-end -DM reads:Light peeks in from the canopy above as you see now that you cannot go any further in this direction.  The smell of a dead animal disturbs your senses (fort save DC 10be nauseated), but at least you can see a little.  The dead animal looks half eaten.11. Forest exit -DM reads:The path winds on through the trees and the features of the forest become clearer andclearer.  Soon you see a way out and the path continues on. You have made it out.If nobody in the group has and is using a light source of some kind, with exception ofcharacters with dark vision, PCs take a -4 penalty on spot and search checks while in theforest if they have neither.Chapter 5KAMOSA CITYAREA - DKamosa City is a small town, the first city you visit.  The people here are unpredictableso there is no telling what kind of situations the PCs will get themselves into.The upper class residents, including the higher forms of government, are the mostpolite and hospitable (as long as you are rich).  The military are mostly greedy and dishonest but believe in the cause of protecting the city.  In fact, all the lower class believethis so much that all 16 year old males are required to join the City Guard or be exiledfrom the city with a "C" branded on their cheek, marking them as a coward!  The lowerclasses are mostly farmers but a select few are merchants that pay a high tax for owningtwo buildings, a house and a store, but they make a sight more money than the farmers.12. The guarded Gate -DM reads:You see a structure like a large fort and upon closer inspection you find it has only oneset of gates.  Two burly guards stand in front of the gates.  While one guard gives atoothy grin, the other says,” By order of the governor of Kamosa, all newcomers must paya toll of 10 gold per head, if they wish to gain entrance!"The party can just pay the toll or use a sense motive check against his bluff (DC 11).  If successful, they will start a fight.  PCs might want to make quick work of theseguards because every 4 rounds of combat brings 10 archers who stand at the top of thewall firing arrows down on the PCs.  This also is bad for there are now witnesses to thethe bad deeds of the PCs (The residents of Kamosa do not trust outsiders.  In a trial, PCsare guilty until proven innocent, which is no small feat).  If the PCs escape they will not bewelcome back but they could use the disguise skill or spells to alter the appearance of theparty.On the other hand, if the check fails, they will still have to pay and there is a 20% chance the guards will double the toll "just for giving us trouble about it!"NPC:Human fighters (2) EL7 -Devon Pyre, male human Ftr5: CR 5; Size M (6 ft., 3 in. tall); HD 5d10+5; hp 37; AC 18 (+1 Dex, +7 half plate)Chazas Calloway, male human Ftr5: CR 5; Size M (5 ft., 9 in. tall); HD 5d10+10; hp 51; AC 16 (+3 Dex, studded leather +3)NPC: Archers (10) EL13 -Archer (lvl 6), male elf (high) Ftr6: CR 6; Size M (4 ft., 11 in. tall); HD 6d10+12; hp 53; AC 13 (+3 Dex) 13. Military training grounds -DM reads:You see cadets training for battle and parents encouraging their children to play here.Ten practice dummies line the southern wall.  A well worn area about 50 square feet is in the middle of the yard in circular formation.  There is a double door as you enter thecity and a sign that reads, "Militia personnel only".  There is also a door way intothe city on the eastern side of the round militia building and a discreet exit from this area to the southeast.SIDE BAR:If PCs use the exit to the southeast in area 13, it might cause a problem because allnewcomers are supposed to register their arrival and surrender all weapons until theyleave or become residents and part of the city guard. PC's could be turned in and put ontrial or the DM could just let it go.  Ultimately, it' s up to the DM. 14. Barracks -DM reads the following if PCs go snooping:As you enter the door, to the left is the military barracks complex.  Inside is 21 livingquarters and a kitchen with mess hall.  If you take your first right or left from the door wayof the barracks, and follow the path around to the back you'll find two staircases leadingup. The living quarters are the same in most ways.  All rooms have 5 bunk beds, 2 bunkseach, a personal effects chest per bunk, a shower, 5 toilets (holes in the ground with aseat that has a hole in it), and 5 sinks (and no privacy).The troops like the little bit of privacy they do get so if the PCs are caught snoopingaround, then there is a 30% chance a battle will start right there in the room with 10troops.  Two troops will lock the door so nobody can get in or out. An open lockcheck (DC 20) will open the door.NPC: MILITARY TROOPS (10) EL11 -Militia (city guard), male human War5: CR 4; Size M (5 ft., 3 in. tall); HD 5d8+20; hp 44; AC 20 (+2 Dex, +8 full plate)15. City Council Building-DM reads:A sign above the door of a building straight ahead reads in common: "Visitor check point- All weapons must be checked here!"This is the legal heart of Kamosa.  All activities pertaining to the city take placehere.  Court hearings and town meetings go on here as well as the acquisition of newguards and residents.  Guests to the city must check there weapons at the guards office.15a. Armory-This is where the guards get weapons for emergency situations and whereguest's weapons get stored separately.  There is a locked door to this room.  The headguard has the key.  To pick the lock requires an open lock skill check (DC 40).DM reads:The room is lit with two torches.  It is a 20 ft. by 50 ft. room with a 15 ft. ceiling. The wall to the right is lined with master work martial weapons and the left wall is lined withammunitions and master work ranged weapons. On the back wall, hang the weapons ofguests to the city.(SIDE BAR)BREAKING THE LAWThere is a 40% chance the PC’s will be caught during night time (the best time to burgle), however, during the day, there is a 75% chance of being caught by the guards or beingturned in by a resident witness.  If the PC’s are caught, 10 guards show up to make the arrest.  If the PC’s put up a fight, every 2 rounds of combat bring 10 more guards. The guards fight until the PC’s surrender.NPC:  MILITARY TROOPS (10) EL 11 -Militia (city guard), male human War5: CR 4; Size M (5 ft., 3 in. tall); HD 5d8+20; hp 44; AC 20 (+2 Dex, +8 full plate) 15b. Pub and Inn -In this room, there are 6 tables in the center with 4 seats placed around each.  To the left andtowards the back of the pub are 9 rooms (8 singles and 1 double bed) that go for 1 gold anight and 2 gold for the larger room.  The pub also serves food. A small snack is 1silver, a meal is 2 silver, a large meal is 5 silver and a banquet is 5 gold which includes allthe ale the party can drink.  Ale is 1 silver by the pint and wine is 5 silver per mug.  Add 5silver for carbonation.  The bar is located at the right side of the room.DM reads:The pub is dark and foul.   Everyone here appears to be under the influence of their ownvice.  You may assume that the bartender doesn’t want anyone to know his namebecause when someone needs a drink at the bar, they yell, "Hey barkeep, I needanother down here and keep'em comin' !"  The smell is not for those with weak stomachs for the aroma of stale smoking pipes andold spilt ale is enough to turn the stomach of an orc. (fortitude save DC 15 or benauseated).  You see rooms to the left and towards the back of the pub. There are closeto 20 people in the bar at this time eating, drinking or shooting the fowl breeze withsomeone else.NPC: Human bar patrons (7) -Civilian/ City Commoner, male or female human Com1: CR 1; Size M (6 ft., 1 in. tall); HD 1d4-1; hp 3; AC 12 (+2 Dex)NPC: Elven bar patrons (2) -Seth Salisar: Male Half-Elf War10; Medium Humanoid; HD 10d8+30 (Warrior) ; hp 65; AC 17 (+2 dex. +3 studded leather, +2 ring)Saivauth Navina: Female Elf, High Sor8; Medium Humanoid, CR8; HD 8d4+16 (Sorcerer) ; hp 19; AC 15 (+3 dex, +2 ring)NPC: Gnome bar patrons (3) -Civilian/ City Commoner, male or female gnome (rock) Com1: CR 1; Size S (3 ft., 5 in. tall); HD 1d4+1; hp 5; AC 13                               (+2 Dex, +1 Size)Edgar Magernot, male gnome, Com1/Adp4/Exp15: CR 17; Size S (3 ft., 6 in. tall); HD 1d4+2 + 4d6+8 + 15d6+30; hp 100; AC 24 (+5 Dex, +1 Size, +4 cloak, ring +4)NPC: bar service (4) -Kliege Yaris, male human Com5/Exp10; CR 13; Size M (5 ft., 9 in. tall); HD 5d4+10 + 10d6+20 (hp 60); AC 13 (+3 Dex)Civilian/ City Commoner, (bar wenches) female human Com1: CR 1; Size M (6 ft., 1 in. tall); HD 1d4-1; hp 3; AC 12 (+2 Dex)If the PC’s talk to any of the named NPC’s, give them the following information:Seth Salisar-He brags about all the orcs and ogres he’s killed in the past year and grumbles that hehas been taken off patrol and made a archer for the city guard.  He was always happierabroad.  He says it may have something to do with his company’s failure to help the cityof Cordyan during a preemptive attack on Zazbeth the Red Dragon. He goes on to describeher if the PC's ask for more information and tells of her reign of terror in the south.Saiyvauth Navina-She is a beautiful but crafty mage and a higher class resident of the city.  She will mostlikely (65% chance) come over to the PC’s table to start a conversation to find out all thatshe can about them.  She will tell the party about the dangers of the portals and warnsthem not to go into the desert.  "The portals are unpredictable and there is no guaranteethat you will be able to go back through and the desert is full of them.  You won’t evenknow they are there until it is too late.  The portals in the desert are hidden by mirages.Only the dragons of this world can escape the desert with their lives.  Oh, and one morething, be careful who you talk to in this town, not everyone is trustworthy."She will ask that you keep an eye out for her sister Likka who has been missing for aweek.“She fancies herself a rogue but, I don’t believe she has the craftiness to avoid danger or cheatdeath.  She might do something foolish like enter one of the nearby caves.  Please, bring her home.”  Edgar Magernot-He has a few tricks up his sleeve and is the Mayor's most trusted friend. He is knowledgeable about most lore in this world.  The key bit of information he can giveis "Beware the Great Red Wyrm's Egg".  He will go on to explain that the he believesthe mountain range was a copper dragon that died in the early days of this world."It was killed by the mother of the Dark One and laid her egg close to the bodyof the copper dragon so it could eat its corpse but when the Dark One hatched,  the babydragon was deformed, and its mother rejected it.  It is said that the deformity was that thedragon was born with five heads and Tiamat, the Queen of Dragons, was offendedby the rejection.  You see, the deformity was meant as a blessing, for she was markingher future mate.  Tiamat killed the dragon’s mother.  The  people of this world believe the mountain range is her and named the mountain range after the baby dragon’s mother.  Themountain is rich in copper, however, which is why I believe otherwise.  Oh well, pay us no mind.  Itsall just hearsay and theories anyway.  No one knows for sure one way or the other.”  He will bid youfarewell and suggest that the party head south.Kleige Yaris-He knows drinks and patrons. That's about it. The only information he has for you is,"Listen to the stories people tell.  You'll find they contain more truth than one mightthink." He Will also point the party to some of the more colorful patrons in the barand tell you to hit them up for information (the afore mentioned named patrons).16. Courtyard and Recreation area-DM readsAs you exit the main city building a paved walk way, banked with grass, forksleft and right.  In the triangular grassy area, children of the city play gamesand parents look on from the benches.This also is where hangings and coward branding sentences are carried out.Follow the paved path to the right to reach the upper class housing area.  Goleft to reach the lower class and merchant housing.17. Lower Class and Merchant Housing-DM reads:As you enter the domed building to the left of the recreation area, you see a floorwith smooth cut squares.  The support beams are little more than 12 in. by 12 in.pylons fastened to the wooden roof.  There are also three concession booths withpicture signs.  The three pictures are: a crossed hammer and spike, a filled flask,and two swords crossed over a shield.  The residences are small apartment sizedhouses linked together.  There is very little ornamentation or luxury in this area.The houses are apartment like and small.  Usually, each house has two bedrooms,a bathroom and a den.  In the middle of this area are three stores; a general storethat sells mundane items and equipment and tool kits, an alchemist shop that sellspotions, and a weapons and armor shop.None of the items sold in these three shops are over 800 gp.18.  Upper class and Noble housing -DM reads:When you enter the domed enclosure to the right of the recreation area, you see a beautifully tiled floor and carved support beams.  Along the walls are the entrancesto the incredibly ornate and large apartments the upper crust calls home.                The houses here are much larger and nicer looking than lower class residence.  They arealso better guarded as well.  Archers on the west wall have the bonus job of authorizingentrance to any who do not live there.  All players who wish to gain entrance here musthave a written invitation or be able to sneak around extremely well.19.  Archer Walk Way - This is the archer's station for defense of the city inside and out.  The archers have abird's eye view on all threats within a mile of the city.  They enter this walk from a doublestaircase in the barracks.Chapter 6CABAYA CITYAREA - E(SIDE BAR)The players must navigate through the Cabyan Labyrinth to reach the city.  It's up to theDM if he/she wishes to allow the players to reach the city in any other way.1. The DM can allow players to climb the mountain. to save time on climb checks, ten     successful climb checks DC 25 will allow the players to reach the summit of the    mountain and ten more checks, also DC 25, to scale down the mountain.  If any    of the checks are missed, have player make a balance check DC 20 to catch    themselves or fall and take 1D6 per 10 ft fallen of damage.  If climb check is missed    by 5 or more, player falls.2.  The walls in the labyrinth are 80 ft high and 10 ft thick hewn stone walls.  There are only     two ways to circumvent these obstacles: break them or climb them.  Break DC 50;     climb DC 22; hardness 8; HP 1080.DM reads:Up ahead is a strange sight.  A rather large dome has been created by bending huge trees towards a common center.  A bright illumination, originating from the peakof the dome, acts as a beacon in the in the darkness of the labyrinth.   Almost closed off from sight, there is the hint of stone walls, covered in moss and roots from plants and the treestrying to squeeze their way into the stone.  The most visible form of stone is the entrance to the city.  There is a stone archway, 10 ft tall and 15 ft wide with double iron doors.  Also with closerinspection, there is whole sections cut out of the trees above and archers stand guard.One of the archers yells down at the party," Identify yourselves and we may let you passthrough our gates.  Any wrong moves and you will be dead where you stand!"NPC: Archers (20) EL 14 -Archer (lvl 6), male elf (high) Ftr6: CR 6; Size M (4 ft., 11 in. tall); HD 6d10+12; hp 53; AC 13 (+3 Dex)If anyone in the party tries to cast a spell, draw a weapon, or says the wrong thing, allarchers open fire.  The only acceptable action here is truthful identification of all in theparty.  Only then will the party gain entrance.20. Archer' s Guard Post - Slotted by trees, this area is crawling with 20 - 40 archers at any time to defend all sidesof the city.  This is the archer's station for defense of the city inside and out.  The archershave a bird's eye view on all threats within a 1/2 mile of the city.DM reads:Upon entrance into the city you see that the city's stone walls form a square inside the dome of trees.  At the apex of the dome is a magical illumination created by an enchantedcrystal.  Straight ahead is a building with a sign which says," Guest check point".  Below the sign is a single door.21. government offices - As the players enter the building, read the following:There are two doors in front of you, two marked exits to the left and right and twocorridors with signs on both that read, “military personnel only".  The door in front,to the left of you has a sign that reads, “City Registry".  The door to the right is unmarked.21a.  Military Armory -  This is where the guards get weapons for emergency situations.  There is a locked doorto this room.  The head guard has the key.  To pick the lock requires a pick lock skillcheck (DC 40).The light from the crystal brightens and dims with the passage of time simulatingday and night light levels.  There is a 40% chance the PC' s will be caught during night time (the best time to burgle), however, during the day, there is a 75% chance of being caught bythe guards or being turned in by a resident witness.  If the PC’s are caught, 20 guards show up to make the arrest.  If the PC’s put up a fight, every 2 rounds of combat brings 10 moreguards. The guards fight until the PC’s surrender. NPC:  MILITARY TROOPS (20) EL16 -Military Troops, male human War8: CR 7; Size M (6 ft., 1 in. tall); HD 8d8+16; hp 59; AC 26 (+4 Dex, full plate +8, bracers of armor +4)If for any reason the players are able to get into this room, DM reads the following:The room is lit with two torches.  It is a 40 ft. by 80 ft. room with a 15 ft. ceiling. The wallto the right is lined with master work martial weapons and the left wall is lined withammunitions and master work ranged weapons.21b.  City Registry - All activities pertaining to the city take place here.  Court hearings and town meetings goon here as well as the acquisition of new guards and residents.  Guests to the city mustcheck there weapons at the guards office. City historical records are also kept here as wellas a full consensus of the residents who live here.21c. Weapon Reservation room - This is the room that all visitors’ weapons are stored.  The room is 40 ft by 80 ft and has a 15 ft ceiling.  This room has 500 lockers in which the guests of the city are stored.  For the higher lockers there is a rolling staircase ladder that rolls on a track on the wall and floor.Guests receive an inventory slip that they must keep in order to get their belongings back.22.  Barracks - DM reads:As you enter either of the corridors is the military barracks.  Inside is 10 livingquarters.  The living quarters are the same in most ways.  All rooms have 5 bunk beds 2bunks each, a personal effects chest per bunk, a shower, 5 toilets (holes in the groundwith a seat that has a hole in it), and 5 sinks (and no privacy).The troops like the little bit of privacy they do get so if the PCs are caughtsnooping around, then there is a 50% chance a battle will start right there in the roomwith 15 troops.  Two troops will lock the door so nobody can get in or out. A pick lockscheck (DC 20) will open the door.NPC:  MILITARY TROOPS (15) EL15 -Military Troops, male human War8: CR 7; Size M (6 ft., 1 in. tall); HD 8d8+16; hp 59; AC 26 (+4 Dex, full plate +8, bracers of armor +4)23. Prison - The prison is guarded by two guards. Only they have the key to the door in which theystand guard over.  It requires good diplomacy, a bribe or a pick lock check DC 25 to get in the jail.DM reads:There are two burly, rough and ready looking military personnel standing to the left and right of the door leading to the interior of the prison.  As you approach the door, they stepsideways to block the door completely.  One of the guards asks, "What business do youhave here?"Regardless of the players answer, the following takes place.  DM Reads:The other guard steps up to whisper, "If ya think you're getting in without lining me pockets, you and your friends are sadly mistaking."  The other guard stays at his post and says, "Without prior notification, no one gains entrance to the prison for visitation,so run along now and don't make any trouble." As he finishes speaking he smiles and looks up at the archers' battle post.It is not a good idea for the players to start a fight, especially unarmed, but just in casethere is a rebel amongst the party that didn't turn in every weapon or can cast offensivespells, remind the players there are 40 archers on the wall at the moment and theyweren't able to hear all of what was said and will view your party as a threat if any of youdecide to attack.MILITARY TROOPS (2) Archers (20) EL15 -Military Troops, male human War8: CR 7; Size M (6 ft., 1 in. tall); HD 8d8+16; hp 59; AC 26 (+4 Dex, full plate +8, bracers of armor +4)Archer (lvl 6), male elf (high) Ftr6: CR 6; Size M (4 ft., 11 in. tall); HD 6d10+12; hp 53; AC 13 (+3 Dex)If the two prison guards are vanquished, the city alarm will sound and 10 more will show up everyround.Which brings to mind one more way to get into the jail; if the party survives long enoughto be arrested for disturbing the peace,  they will have their own cell in prison.What ever means to enter the prison the party uses, the DM reads:The jail is dark and putrid, everyone here appears to be miserable and in bad health.  The smell is not for those with weak stomachs for the aroma of stale urine andold sweaty bodies is enough to rival the stench of a troglodyte. (fortitude save DC 15 orbe nauseated).  You see 10 cells in this stink hole of a prison. There are two inmates in acell together shooting the fowl breeze with each other.If any characters died this would be a good place to put replacement players to wait and join the party.  The two men in the cell say they were arrested for stealing two magicitems of great value and someone must pay 200 gp for their fine to bail them out.  Theytell the party that if they were to bail them out they would show them where the items werehid and let them keep the items as repayment.  If the party frees the men (400 gp), thenthe men are true to their word and show them to the spot where they hid the two items.(SIDE BAR)PRISONERS' TREASUREThe treasure is in a dead end area, north of the secret door that opens the pathto Cabaya.  25 % chance of random encounter taking place here.                     -item 1 is a ring of 3 wishes (1 wish remaining) as spell WISH cast by 9th level caster.-item 2 jewel of true seeing as spell cast by 9th level caster.Stats are for the inmates after being freed:Abbot Malfus, male human Com2: CR 1; Size M (5 ft., 8 in. tall); HD 2d4+2; hp 8; AC 12 (+2 Dex)Kahn Sithstone, male dwarf, Com3/War4; CR 5; Size M (4 ft., 2 in. tall); HD 3d4-3 + 4d8-4; hp 26; AC 12 (+2 Dex)24. Upper class and Noble Housing - DM reads:When you enter either one of the two multifaceted enclosures across the passageway from thepub and restaurant, you see a beautifully tiled floor and carved support beams.  Along the walls are the entrances to the incredibly ornate and large apartments the upper crust calls home.The houses here are much larger and nicer looking than lower class residence.  Theyare also better guarded as well.  Archers on the all walls have the bonus job of authorizingentrance to any who do not live there.  All players who wish to gain entrance here musthave a written invitation or be able to sneak around extremely well.  51 of Cabaya'sresidents live here.25.  Commoner residence - DM reads:This area is made up of quadroplex huts. There are 24 living quarters and 72 of Cabaya’sresidents live here.  The houses are apartment like and small.  Usually, each house hastwo bedrooms, a bathroom, and a den.26.  Pub and Restaurant - DM reads:This place is clean and nicely run.  Even the bartender is dressed well.  The barmaidsare very beautiful and made up.  This establishment has 9 large tables and 5 of themare occupied.  Most of the patrons are quiet and don’t really want to be bothered whilethey are eating.  They look like the important sort and their conversation, if any, is goodfor any adventurer that would like to take a good snooze.  There does, however, seem to be a more lively table, closest to the bar, with 4 men and 2 women that appear to be having a real good time.  The other patrons appear annoyedby their noise.NPC:  bar patrons (17) -Civilian/ City Commoner, male or female human Com1: CR 1; Size M (6 ft., 1 in. tall); HD 1d4-1; hp 3; AC 12 (+2 Dex)Rowdy Bar Patrons (6) -(4)Commoner (bar wench), female human Com1: CR 1; Size M (6 ft., 1 in. tall); HD 1d4-1; hp 3; AC 12 (+2 Dex)(2) Militia (city guard), male human War5: CR 4; Size M (5 ft., 3 in. tall); HD 5d8+20; hp 44; AC 20 (+2 Dex, +8 full plate)This group, if you ask for information, will insist that you join in their revelry.  The onlyinfo that can be gathered is a legend of a banshee around these parts that used to be the only daughter of the Shursite family.  It's said that she was left for dead andwas tortured to death by the demons that infest the valley.  They then tell you thatthey are having a wake for their dear departed friend who was killed by the wail of thebanshee.  If you wish to join them, you are welcome to do so.bar sevice (4) -Phison Barris, human (Bartender), Com5/Exp10: CR 13; Size M (5 ft., 4 in. tall); HD 5d4+5 + 10d6+10; hp 79; AC 14(+1 Dex, +3 Amulet of protection)(3) Commoner (bar wench), female human Com1: CR 1; Size M (6 ft., 1 in. tall); HD 1d4-1; hp 3; AC 12 (+2 Dex)27.  Merchant Square - DM reads:The road forks but both roads lead to the same place.  As you enter a building at the veryend of the city, you see three signs above open doorways that read as follows:"Shursite'sArmor and Weapon shop", "Munce's Mundane", "Apothecary & Enchantments".27a.  Shursite's Armor and Weapon shop -NPC: Blythe Shursite (merchant)-Blythe Shursite, male human Exp6/War4: CR 8; Size M (5 ft., 2 in. tall); HD 6d6+6 + 4d8+4; hp 63; AC 14 (+4 Dex)Run by the grandson of Kelvin Shursite, this store specializes in making armor fromhide, dragon scales, and different metals.  He is well trained in the art of bow and arrowcrafting.  If asked and paid well he can make other items too (up to the DM what itemsand at what price). His name is Blythe Shursite and he is very free with his information about the city andwho his grandfather was.  If asked, he will tell the story (introduction to the Cabayan   Labyrinth, found below) of his family and this city's history.27b. Munce' s Mundane - Robin Munce is a dealer in trail gear and sometimes carries tool kits and labsfor the more intricate details of any job or adventure.  Anything that is not magicaland 3000 gp ( see side bar ) or lower can be found here.27c.  Apothecary & Enchantments - Small time operation that sells mostly healing potions and enchants items with minor spells (up to 5th level caster).  Every thing here can be bought for 3000 gp or less.(SIDE BAR)CABAYA' S ECONOMYThis city, for the most part, is cut off from the outside.  Therefore, all items sold here area 1/4 of the price listed in the DM' s Guide unless otherwise changes are made by the DM.                 28.  Town treasury - Two guards protect the door to this room.  There is no telling what is in the room for thereis no sign.  The guards won’t budge from their post unless you provoke them, or whenthe guards change shift.The open lock check is DC 40.  There is a 40% chance the PC’s will be caught duringnight time (the best time to burgle), however, during the day, there is a 75% chance ofbeing caught by the guards or being turned in by a resident witness.  If the PC’s arecaught, 10 guards show up to make the arrest.  If the PC’s put up a fight, every 2 roundsof combat brings 10 more guards. The guards fight until the PC’s surrender.Two guards protect the contents of the room at all times.  Stats for all guards are the same. If the players are caught, they go to jail for attempted theft and murder.NPC: MILITARY TROOPS (2)EL 9 -Military Troops, male human War8: CR 7; Size M (6 ft., 1 in. tall); HD 8d8+16; hp 59; AC 26 (+4 Dex, full plate +8, bracers of armor +4)Contents of the room are:- 2 chests filled with 1000 sp, 1000 cp, and 200 gp worth of precious stones. Chapter 7CABAYAN LABYRINTHAREA - FThe Cabayan Labyrinth, as it has come to be called, was built to protect the city ofCabaya.  The family that founded Cabaya was moving south to Cordyan and took a wrongturn into a dense forest that was surrounded by the mountain range.  They were lost inthe great forest and though they tried every summer to escape, they found no way out.The parents had three sons and one daughter and in their attempts to escape they lost allbut one son to the unnatural creatures that were so prevalent in the thick woods.  Theremaining son grew up and had learned from his father the art and trade of building withany material and built Cabaya, which was then a small hamlet, for his family and allothers who were lost here in the Valley of the Wyrm.  Ten years after the city was built, adragon named Wolvertain attacked the people of Cabaya and a lone warrior namedKelvin Shursite shot the dragon with three arrows crafted by his own hands.  This lonewarrior was also the builder of the city.  He then set off to build a great and crafty labyrinthto prevent monsters from finding the city again.  It is said that the Dark One struck backand created a portal in the maze to allow his evil minions in but it also let Kelvin theDragon slayer out, never to be heard from again.(SIDE BAR)LABYRINTH GAME FEATURES THERE SHOULD BE A RANDOM ENCOUNTER AT EACH OF THE DEADENDS IN THE MAZE.  ROLL ENCOUNTERS USING RANDOM ENCOUNTER CHART IN BACK OF BOOK.  The monsters can be found in the monster appendix or, for more detailedstatistics, the monsters in the table can be looked up in the MONSTER MANUAL, MONSTER MANUAL 2 and MONSTERS OF FAERUN.  The top surface of the  wallsin the labyrinth are enchanted with a permanent widened Beholder's Eye spell (see New Spellsand Magic Items appendix in back of book).  The spell effect is a 300 ft cone of antimagicdirected upward.  There is also a colossal cloud of seemingly unnatural (maybe magical)darkness that hides the features of the labyrinth from within and above.If nobody in the group has and is using a light source of some kind, with exception ofcharacters with dark vision, PCs take a -4 penalty on spot and search checks while in theforest if they have neither.                                                                                                    ------------------------------------------                                                                     There are five points of interest in the Cabayan Labyrinth other than the city itself.  A briefdescription of each:THE FOREST ILLUSION- as MIRAGE ARCANA cast by 5th level wizard. Looks and sounds like an extremely dense forest.  Detect magic will find the illusion and dispelmagic will cancel the effect and reveal the exit.  The location is at the entrance to theValley of the Wyrm.Secret door #1 -   10% for elves and 25% for dwarves to notice an anomaly in the stonework.  Search DC 18 discovers the door.  Inside is a large courtyard and in the middleis a locked treasure chest.  Open lock check DC 30.  Inside is 20 pp, 2 large polyhedraldiamonds (180 gp each).  Chest is guarded by a host of demons.  Knowledge Religioncheck DC 12 to identify creatures as Tann'ari.Creatures: (1) Jarilith, (7) Jovocs EL14-Jarilith (Tanar’ri), large outsider, CR 13; HD 10d8+80 (125 hp); Init +9; SPD 60 ft; AC 32 (-1 size, +9 dex, +14 natural)Jovoc (Tanar’ri), small outsider, CR 5; HD 4d8+18 (40 hp); Init +2; SPD 30 ft; AC 16 (+1 size, +2 dex, +3 natural)Portal - Writing on the wall, by the portal says,"The man who knows where this portal goes has left his home to find,  He’s taken his bow to hunt his foe and is curious about what lies behind.                                                                                                    -K.S."Beyond the portal to the dead end northward is a treasure chest.  Let the players findout on their own that it' s really a mimic.Creature: (1) Mimic EL4- Mimic, Lg Aberration, CR 4; HD 7d8+21 (52 hp); AC 15 (-1 size, +1 dex, +5 natural)Treasure: 20 gp, 8 med. facetted rubies (100 gp).(SIDE BAR)ARCHWAY PORTALSThis portal can lead anywhere the DM wishes it to, though it is advisable to make thedestination one of the safer portals in this realm.  These portals could also lead to otherrealms in the Dungeons and Dragons books.Secret Door #2 - This door is cleverly disguised as part of the stone work. 10% for an elf and 25% for dwarves to notice any oddities about the hewn stone.  There is also a handprint etched into the stone 2 ft. to the right of the door.  Search check DC 18 to discoverthe door and DC 10 find the hand print in the stone.  The hand print is how to open the door, for it triggers a knock spell.  This trigger works 100% for humans, 75% for elves,and 25 % for dwarves.  A player must put their hand in the impression and the door will slide downward revealing a path.  A mages may use their own knock spell to openthe door as well.  The door will stay open for 3 rounds then close again (slide up).The players will find this door opens the path to Cabaya.Worm Hole - Past Cabaya is a secluded dead end.  In this area, there is a huge hole.  The dirt that is displaced is in a pile 6 ft. high around the hole.  Only those with dark vision,low-light vision or a good light source will be able to tell, without descending into the hole,that the hole goes down 20 ft. then opens up into a den or cavern of some kind 20 morefeet.  The worm hole will be described more in depth in the section "Wyrm Hole DungeonArea F-k".In this dead end area is where the Banshee is.  The Banshee is a horrible creature thatwails to shatter the souls of the living.Creature: (1) Banshee EL17-Banshee, undead (incorporeal), CR17; Size M; HD26D12 (169 hp); AC 16 (+3 dex, +3 deflection)Chapter 8Wyrm Hole DungeonArea F - K Area F - The hole that leads to this cavern is 20 ft down and 20 ft from the ceiling of the cavernto the floor.  Climb check is 18 to move at half players' movement rate.  If a player missesby 5 or more, player falls and takes 1d6 per 10 ft fallen in damage.  Otherwise, If failed,balance check 10 to catch themselves or fall.  Players that make their balance checkmake no progress that round.DM reads: This cavern is too dark to see anything without a light source.  Strange soundsand far off dripping gives you an idea of how big this area is.Unless there is a character with low light vision, dark vision, or a light source, all playerswithout benefit of the afore mentioned advantages take a -4 penalty on spot and search checksand are flatfooted if checks fail in case of encounter. If light source is used DM reads:The walls are natural cavernous rock. Stalactites and stalagmites reach out to each otherin peppered areas of this cave.29.DM reads:A small amount of light trickles down from the hole you came down from.  The area islarge and unthreatening though the wild sounds you hear may be otherwise.29a.The following assumes that a light source is being used or someone has dark vision.DM reads:Through two natural walls of cave rock, you find yourselves standing in an area with verylittle hindrance to the walkway.  There is a scattering of stones in the narrow dead end passage to the left.  There are four chests in front up against the rock wall.  The room is roughly 35ft by 95 ft with a 40ft ceiling.Trap: Falling rock traps EL9-  Spiked blocks from the ceiling: CR6; mechanical; touch trigger (any 1 of 4 chests opened);repair reset; 4 hidden switch bypasses (pressure floor plates; search DC 25); attack +20 melee (6d6, spikes); multiple targets (all targets in a 10ft-by-40ft area); Search DC 24; Disable DeviceDC 20. Treasure for each chest:Chest 1- ring of protection +1 (AC), 70gpChest 2- potion of Misdirection, 75 gpChest 3- scroll with 2 spells: Expeditious retreat, enlarge person. 2nd level caster, 71 gpChest 4- scroll with 3 spells: Cause fear, endure elements, and color spray. 2nd level              caster, 53 gp.29b.If the players head south of this area into the chamber, have the players roll spot checksagainst the dark mantles' hide check (hide +14).  Any player who does not spot the Dark mantles are unaware and flatfooted.Creature: (3) Dark mantles EL5-Dark Mantle, Med Magical beast, CR 2; HD 6d10+6 (50 hp); AC 17 (+1 dex, +6 natural)29c.DM reads:This chamber is open and spacious.  A path opens up in the northern corner of thechamber leading downhill into the bowels of the ground.AREA G - 30.The path opens into another level of the cavern, large as the previous one was.There is a pool of clear water that has natural healing properties.  If the players drinkfrom this pool, they heal as if they drank a cure light wounds potion healing 1D8+3points of damage. If any players have empty flasks, they can bottle the water.This water will stagnate in 1D3 days if bottled, so it must be used by that time.As players round the corner from the entrance, the wall appears solid to them unlessa player tries to lean on the wall or a mage uses detect magic to detect the illusion.Wall is really a spell called major image which conceals a giant centipede in area 31.Touching or penetrating the wall will cause the wall to disappear and the centipede willattack.  If the players take the narrowing path straight across the cave they will find a paththat takes them further down into the dungeon to area H.DM reads:This cave appears unfettered by obstacles.  The one obvious feature is a pool of crystal clear water towards the north eastern wall.  There is a wide open chamber to the northwest and a narrowing passage also in that direction.  In this passage a archway leadsdownward to another chamber.31.There is a 40% chance the centipede will attack the players through the illusionarywall, but battle will begin if the wall disappears. If the players run the centipede willgive pursuit and bite as many as it can get in range of. The centipede will also use itssize to block off exits.  The players are food to it and it won't give up!DM reads:The cave rock was an illusion and has been brought down and a huge and dark chamber isrevealed.  Also revealed is the biggest centipede the party has ever seen and is advancingtowards you with dripping mandibles.Creature: (1) Monsterous Centipede EL6- Centipede, Monstrous, Garg Vermin, CR 6;   HD 30d8 (125 hp); Init +2; SPD 40 ft; AC 18 (-4 size, +2 dex, +10 natural)AREA H - 32.DM reads:The downward path opens up into another large chamber in the cave.  This chamber is125 ft by 90 ft and has a 25 ft ceiling.  There are pathways leading from this area in the south east, north east and to the north of where you entered this room.  The area in which you are in is unlit (unless party is using a light source).  Have players make a listen check DC 15.  DM tells those who made it:You hear sounds of creatures echoing throughout the room.  Some of the sounds areclose by, maybe within 55 ft or so.Trap:  Spiked pit trap EL4-Spiked pit trap: CR4; mechanical; location trigger, no reset; ref save DC 20 to avoid; 50ft deep(5d6, fall); pit spikes (attack +10 melee, 1d4 spikes per target for 1d4+5 each);.  Search DC 20; Disabledevice DC 20.  33.The path dead ends with a cluster of beholders. Roll move silently checks against the beholders' listen check (1D20 + 18).  If the Beholders hear the players coming (or if they tripped the trap leading up to this point), they attack without warning with their eye rays.If players are too loud DM reads:Three bulbous bodies streak around the corner with open mouths and closed centraleyes and the smaller wriggling eyes on stalks take aim at you!If players manage to be quiet, DM reads:As you round the corner, you find yourselves at a dead end and a cluster of bulbousbodies with eye stalks are alerted to your presence.  They turn and roar, a mouth full ofdagger like teeth spread wide open, and a central eye closes. All eye stalks take aim atthe party.Creature: (1) Beholder, (5) Gauths EL14Beholder, Large Abberation, CR 13; size Lg; HD 11d8+11 (60 hp); AC 20 (-1 size, +11 natural)Gauth, Med aberration, CR 6; HD 6D8+18 (45 hp); Init +6; SPD 5ft, fly 20ft (good); AC 19 (+2 dex, +7 natural)34.DM reads:Straight ahead is a natural cavern wall created by stalactites and stalagmites that reached for each other over years of formation and created a huge column.  This pylon of cave rock starts 95 ft from the party’s point of entry.  A winding cavernouspath leads off to the south.The path leads up to a natural wall that points SW on the map.  Around the corner are4 well built orcs.  Before the party reaches this point of the path, and if they are trying tobe quiet, have players roll a move silently check against the orcs' listen (1D20+4).If players are not quiet enough or not trying to be stealthy, they will encounter the orcsready to do battle.  Roll listen checks for the players to see if they hear the orcishbanter going on (listen check DC 10).  Unless players state they are ready for battle orthey hear the orcs, the players should be considered unaware and flat footed.DM reads:The smell of cooked meat meets your noses and the flicker of fire light dances on thewall.  Strange mixture of sounds echo through the cave sounding near and at the sametime far away.As PCs round the SW point read the following:You find the source of the light and the smell of the meat.  A make shift rotisserie roasting an unknown animal over an open fire.  There are four dark skinned andmuscular creatures sitting around the fire with weapons close at hand.  The two facingyour direction yell, "INTRUDERS! ATTACK INTRUDERS!"Creature: (4) orcs, (4) orc mages ELOrc (Alternate), Med humanoid, War5: CR 4; Size M (5 ft., 3 in. tall); HD 5d8+20; hp 49; AC 20 (+4 Dex, +6 Splint Mail)Orc Mage, Med Humanoid, War5/Sor5: CR 9; Size M (6 ft., 2 in. tall); HD 5d8+5 + 5d4+5; hp 42; Init +4 (+4 Dex); Spd 30 ft.; AC 19 (+4 Dex, +5 Ring of Protection); Possessions: 1d6x10 sp, 4 flasks of Alchemists fire, 4 Acid flasks, 4 potions of Cure Light Wounds (2d8+3).  Sorcerer Spells Known (6/7/4): 0th -- Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost, Resistance. 1st -- Burning Hands, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Shield, Spider Climb. 2nd -- See Invisibility, Web.35.There is secret door in this area well camouflaged with the cavern wall. A search checkDC 20 is needed to find it.  Elves get + 2 to search for secret doors.  The secret door leads to 35a and out of this dungeon level.DM reads:This cavity is dimly lit from the south passage.  Fire light is reflected off the glistening,damp surface of the eastern wall. This chamber is roughly 30 ft by 75 ft and has a 15 foot ceiling.  The walk way appears to be free of obstacles.  The smell of cooking meatdrifts on the clammy air.  Strange mixture of sounds echo through the fissure sounding near and, at the same time, far away.If the PCs reach this area first from the north pathway, events above in area 34 takeplace if entering that area for the first time.35a.DM reads:This chamber is unlit and 25 ft by 70 ft with a 10 foot ceiling.  A hewn channel has been cutinto the stone and the corridor leads steadily downward. AREA  I - This level of the dungeon is lit mildly with sporadic patches of phosphorescent fungus ofdifferent kinds.  Fox fire fungus glows with a golden yellowish orange and stalks of giant mushrooms, solitary or in scattered patches give off a purple to blue glow.36.DM reads:This chamber is lit by glowing fungus all around. There is a narrow 5 ft wide passage tothe east and to the south.  You hear a growling sound echoing throughout the room. A strong smell of acidic chlorine stings your nose. The chamber is 50 ft by 60 ft andhas a 8 ft ceiling.37.DM reads:The stinging smell of chlorine still hangs in the air and seems to be getting worse.  The growling has gotten louder and you can now hear the sound of crunching bone and ripping flesh echoing in this cavernous maze.  This room is 45 ft by 45 ft with a 10 ftceiling.  There is a pathway to the east.  A growling, hissing voice is heard once the bone crunching sounds cease saying,"Welcome trespasser.  Keep advancing to your demise!"38.(SIDE BAR)NEW AND FALLEN PCSThe PCs may find a fallen comrade or two in this area, for the hole in the ceiling is the pittrap from area H.  If no one tripped the trap the hole won’t be there.  If those players aresmart and don't move, they are found tending their wounds (if any) and resting from theirfall.  This is a good place to pick up new characters that join the game.There is a pool of clear water that has natural healing properties.  If the players drinkfrom this pool, they heal as if they drank a cure light wounds potion healing 1D8+3points of damage. If any players have empty flasks, they can bottle the water.This water will stagnate in 1D3 days if bottled, so it must be used by that time.DM reads:As you enter from the narrow passage way, a cluster of sharpened stalagmites standupright in the middle of the room. One of the most obvious features is a pool of crystal clear water towards the south western corner.  You hear a growling voice say,"It has been a long time since I've received tribute!  You are lucky I have eatenalready.  If you trespass without bringing gifts worthy of my splendor, you willserve as a after meal snack and your most precious items I will keep as my due!"39.If the PCs reach area 39 from area 37 then they won't get far if they don’t watch where they step.  A circular area of 15ft by 15ft is magically enchanted and hard to see.This spot is a Permanent Teleportation circle platform.  There are no other features todescribe other than that. Search DC 34 to find circle and disable device DC 34 to thwart it (rogues only).  Detect magic will show a magic aura and if the spell casterhas enough rounds to study it, a spell craft check DC 24 will reveal the school of magic is conjuration (teleportation).  If detected the party have a 5 ft wide path tothe right they can safely traverse.  If PCs step on circle, they are teleported to thedesert (area J).  There is also a green dragon hidden behind a semicircle of giant green cappedphosphorescent mushrooms.  Search DC is 20 to see dragon.  If a battle withthe dragon begins, the dragon will use the circle to escape if it is losing the fight.DM reads following if PCs step on Permanent Teleportation circle:In a flash of white light, you find yourselves in a vast desert, sand everywhere,and the mainland nowhere in sight.  Sun blurred images in the distance areall you see.If PCs wind up in the desert, the green dragon follows and starts a battle with theplayers there in the desert.If PCs manage to avoid the circle or enter from area 38 DM reads:You know danger is near for the ground is littered with remains of unknown,partially digested, corpses and various bones lying about.  Some unrecognizablebodies lay in pools of bubbling green fluid.  A patch of giant phosphorescentgreen mushrooms form a half circle at the north eastern most corner of theroom.  The mushrooms appear to cover an area in the corner 50ft by 40 ft.The chamber is 150ft by 140ft and has a domed ceiling 28 ft in the center.If PCs come in contact with the pool of acid, PCs take 1D6 acid damage per roundof exposure.  If immersed (i.e. player falls in to pool) PC takes 10D6 acid damageper round.  PCs within 5 ft of a pool of acid, immersed, or exposed must make FORTsave DC 13 or take 1 point of constitution damage then make another save 1 min.later or take 1D4 constitution damage.  Acid pool is 3 ft deep at center.If PCs offer any kind of tribute, the dragon uses its suggestion (Will DC 16) to havea PC set the offering by the mushrooms.  Otherwise, the dragon will try any reasonablesuggestion he can to get the PCs closer.  DM can also use harmless conversation,riddles or promises of gifts in exchange for gifts.If the PCs enter within 10 ft of the mushrooms the DM reads:A thundering voice echoes with a growling reverberation that seems to be comingfrom behind the mushroom cluster saying, "Damnedable trespassers!  You think I care what you can do or what you say?!  Your doom was sealed when you entered my lair, fools!"  At that the mushrooms melt and dissolve quickly away and a green gas jets toward you and spreads out! All PCs in the area of the breath weapon take 12D6 damage from a cone of corrosive gas (reflex save 25 for half damage).DM reads:A green dragon stands and stomps in defiance of you readying itself for battle witha draconic grin on its spiked face.Creature: Green dragon EL14-Darmatair,  Huge adult Green Dragon, CR 14; HD 20d12+100 (230 hp); init +0; spd 40ft, swim 40ft, fly 150ft (poor); AC 32 (DEX +0, size -2, natural +19, ring of protection +5) touch 8, flat footed 27.Chapter 9The DesertArea JThe following is a percentile table for what the PCs experience if they find themselvesin the desert.  A description, readable to the PCs, is provided and any monsterencounters that follow.  If PCs enter the desert prepared, they may be able toescape.PCs, while in the desert, are subject to extreme heat effects (111 degrees F).Therefore, every 10 mins. the PCs are in the desert, they must make a Fort save(DC 15, +1 for each previous check) or take 1D4 non-lethal damage.  IfPC becomes unconscious, that character begins taking 1D4 lethal damage each10 min. period.  Fatigue and exhaustion rules apply (DMG pg. 300-301).A cleric or mage who can create water is helpful.  The Fly spell is invaluable.The portals can be indicated by detect magic.  Don’t forget to roll survival checks for PCs(DC 12 or lost and DC 15 +2 for every hour of random travel to try and correct the PCscourse).  The following table assumes the PCs are traveling through the desert on foot.  Ifthe PCs are flying DM should still roll survival checks per hour of travel to see if they knowwhere they are going.  Roll percentile dice and read DM description and follow throughwith any encounters listed when PCs travel at least 100 ft in any direction (distanceallowed to travel without encountering a portal is up to DM). %          Features and Encounters1-5    DM reads:        In a flash of white light, you find yourselves in a vast desert, sand everywhere,and the mainland nowhere in sight.  Just tumble weeds and a few scatteredcacti are in veiw.  As you walk you see small patches of shrubbery.6-10    DM reads:    In a flash of white light, you find yourselves in a vast desert, sand everywhere,and the mainland nowhere in sight.  Tall 15 ft to 25 ft tall dunes stretch out as faras your eyes can see. The sun blurs the landscape ahead.   Two blurred,side winding lines come into view and the mirage effect of the desert fallsaway and reveals two vipers as long as any of you and half as thick.  They areheading for the party' s  front man at full speed sliding down a steep dune.    Creatures: Vipers (2) EL3-Snake, Medium Viper: Medium Animal; CR 1; HD 2d8; hp 9; AC 16 (+3 dex, +3 natural)11-15    DM reads:    In a flash of white light, you find yourselves in a vast desert, sand everywhere,and the mainland nowhere in sight.  The sandy flat wasteland is blurred by the heat waves.  The ground is full of holes, about 1 hole every 20 ft in anydirection.  Out of four of the holes crawls a pony sized scorpion, stings glisteningwith venom.Creatures: (4) Monsterous scorpions EL7-Monstrous Scorpion, Large: Large Vermin; CR 3; HD 4d8+8; hp 26; AC 16 (-1 size, +7 natural)16-20    DM reads:    In a flash of white light, you find yourselves in a immense desert, sand everywhere,and the mainland nowhere in sight.  Light patches of plant life become morethick creating light debris in the half hard, half soft sand as you find a pool of water, an oasis!The water of this oasis not only stops the non-lethal damage, but heals 1D3+1    damage taken.21-30     DM reads:    In a twinkle of white light, you find yourselves in a vast desolate tract, sand everywhere,and the mainland nowhere in sight.  15 ft to 25 ft tall dunes stretch out as faras your eyes can see. The sun blurs the setting ahead.  A scattered trail ofwhat appears to be volcanic rock reveals 3 spiders, each strangely colored a swirling mix of orange, yellow, and grey.  Each of the three spiders stands ontheir four back legs and hiss as black smoke exits from between theirfangs.    Creatures: (5)flame spiders EL10-Flame Spider, med vermin, CR5; HD 4d8+12 (38 hp); Init +3; SPD 20ft, 50ft climb; AC 19 (+3 dex, +6 natural)31-35    DM reads:    In a flare of white light, you find yourselves in a immeasurable mountainous wasteland. Rocks, rubble, mesas, stone towers, and a variety of rocky stone wallsranging from 70 ft tall to 150 ft tall as far as the eye can see are themake up of the landscape.  Between two tall towers of stone, in the shadeof one of the rock faces is a woman, crying.  She wears a grey dress and ared head cloth.  Her face is buried in her white gloved hands.    The first character to approach her to try and help or find out what is the matter    with her, experiences the following:    "Oh, (sob), thank you for your caring!" Then in a more sinister voice she (or is it the snakes?) hisses, "Let me repay you for your kindness!"    She lifts her face from her hands and looks directly into the PC's eyes and    uses petrifying gaze (fort save DC 15 or turns to stone permanently).  On    their initiative, four manticores swoop down and take lead positions and    start their attack with 6 spikes each.  The medusa tries to use the cover of some    of the towers to take a flanking position and create a little cross fire with her bow.    If the PCs are wary and stand-offish, the medusa reveals herself and tries to use     her gaze (the PCs must be within 30 ft to be affected), but any attack signals her    pet manticores to begin attack.    Creatures: (1) Medusa, (4) Manticores EL12-Medusa, Med female Monstrous humanoid, Adp5: CR 11; Size M (5 ft., 10 in. tall); HD 6d8+12 + 5d6+10; hp 77; AC 20 (+3 Dex, +3 Natural, ring of protection +4)Manticore, Lg magical beast, CR5; HD 6d10+24 (57 hp); Init +2; SPD 30 ft, fly 50 ft; AC 17 (-1 size, +2 dex, +6 natural)36-45    DM reads:    In a flicker of white radiance, you find yourselves in a immense barren region, sand everywhere and the mainland nowhere in view.  Just tumble weeds and a fewscattered cacti are in view.  As you walk you see small patches of undergrowth.  Light  patches of plant life become more dense creating light rubble in the half hard,  half soft sand as you find a pool of water, an oasis!The water of this oasis not only stops the non-lethal damage, but heals 1D3+1    damage taken.46-50    DM reads:    In a flash of white light, you find yourselves in a vast mountainous wasteland. Rocks, rubble, mesas, stone towers, and a variety of rocky stone wallsranging from 70 ft tall to 150 ft tall as far as the eye can see are themake up of the landscape.  From atop of two of these stone walls and one ofthe mesas, three manticores swoop down on you, their daily victim!Creature: Manticore (4) EL9-Manticore, Lg magical beast, CR5; HD 6d10+24 (57 hp); Init +2; SPD 30 ft, fly 50 ft; AC 17 (-1 size, +2 dex, +6 natural)51-60    DM reads:    In a flash of white light, you find yourselves in a vast mountainous wasteland. Rocks, rubble, mesas, stone towers, and a variety of rocky stone wallsranging from 70 ft tall to 150 ft tall as far as the eye can see are themake up of the landscape.   The rocky flat wasteland is blurred by the heat waves.  The ground is full of holes, about 1 hole every 30 ft in anydirection.  Out of six of the holes crawls a pony sized scorpion, stings glisteningwith venom.Creature: Monstrous scorpions (6) EL8-Monstrous Scorpion, Large: Large Vermin; CR 3 HD 4d8+8; hp 26; AC 16 (-1 size, +7 natural)61-69    DM reads:    In a flash of white light, you find yourselves in a vast desert, sand everywhere,and the mainland nowhere in sight.  15 ft to 25 ft tall dunes stretch out as faras your eyes can see. The sun blurs the landscape ahead.  The dunes are are to the party’s left and an uneven sandy plain full of hills and valleys to theright.Trap: Quicksand EL6-    After players travel 80 ft any direction, they come to a spot of loose, soft    sand that acts like quicksand.  Survival check DC 8 if character(s) are moving at    a normal pace finds this patch of quicksand.  Running PCs will blunder in 1D2x5    feet towards the center of the quicksand.  The quicksand patch is 20 ft in    diameter.  To stay put but keep PC’s head above the surface is swim check     DC 10.  For the PCs caught to move 5 ft is in desired direction is a swim check     DC 15.  If either check is missed by 5 or more, player sinks beneath the surface    and begins to drown (DMG pg. 304, Drowning; DMG pg.88 Quicksand)).        70    DM reads:    In a flash of white light, you find yourselves in a vast desert, sand everywhere,and the mainland nowhere in sight.  25 ft to 50 ft tall dunes stretch out as faras your eyes can see. The sun blurs the landscape ahead.  As you travel youyou see huge tracks that lead to holes and funnel shapes in the sand.  Thesand appears to be moving up and down in the distance.  The movement of the sand seems to be getting closer.  The ground rumbles slightly.A huge sand worm bursts through the surface in search of its prey!Creature: (1) Megapede EL- Megapede, Colossal Vermin, CR 20; HD 32d8+256 (400 hp); Init -2; SPD 80 ft, Burrow 20 ft; AC 18 (-8 size, -2 dex, +18 natural) 71-80    DM reads:    In a flash of white light, you find yourselves in a vast desert, sand everywhere, and the mainland is in sight just 230 ft away.  Just tumble weeds and a few scattered cacti are in view.  As you walk you see small patches of shrubbery. The mainland is to the west of the party’s position.  You hear the beating of leathery wings from afar and 3 large, black, bat-like blots flying in towards you.Creatures: (3) Wyverns EL9-Wyvern: Huge Dragon sub type; CR 6; HD 7d12+14; hp 59; AC 18(-1 size, +1 dex, +8 natural)81-85    DM reads:    In a flash of white light, you find yourselves in a vast mountainous wasteland. Rocks, rubble, mesas, stone towers, and a variety of rocky stone wallsranging from 70 ft tall to 150 ft tall as far as the eye can see are themake up of the landscape.   The rocky flat wasteland is blurred by the heat waves.  The ground is full of holes, about 1 hole every 30 ft in anydirection.  It is night.  A ghostly moan and a woman’s screams echo offthe stone walls.  Seemingly, out of nowhere appears an incorporeal beingwith feminine features rushes in at you.Creature: (1) Banshee ELBanshee, undead (incorporeal), CR17; Size M; HD26D12 (169 hp); init +7; SPD: fly 80 feet (good); AC 16 (+3 dex, +3 deflection);Wail: (night) 30 ft centered or 60 ft cone.  Kills up to 18 creatures. Fort save (DC 26).86-95    DM reads:    In a flash of white light, you find yourselves in a vast flat grassy plain.  There is a large wall of hewn stone that stands roughly 80 ft tall and the portal you camethrough is visible as a keystone archway portal (like the one you exited at the volcano).  There is writing on the wall to the right of the portal that says, "Theman who knows where this portal goes has left his home to find, He’s taken his bow to hunt his foe and is curious about what lies behind.  -K.S."The PCs have exited in the far west side of the Cabayan labyrinth.96-100    DM reads:    In a flash of white light, you exit the portal into a dark area lit only by the lightof the portal behind you.  This portal is visible as an archway portal of familiardesign.  Your surroundings have all the makings of an underground cavern.You hear sounds both far and near of water dripping, bones crunching, andwild animal sounds.    The PCs have exited to level 4 of the Great Wyrm's Egg in area 46 (Zazbeth's    Cave).Chapter 10GREAT WYRM' S EGG ( ZAZBETH' S CAVE ) AREA K - N A stone mesa located in the extreme east on the world map is home to a powerfuldragon.  Inside through the cave entrance there is a maze of hewn cave walls using thestalactites and stalagmites present.  In the lower levels of the dungeon, the chambers arenot lit and are natural cave rock.  The descriptions that follow assume the PCs have asource of light.40. DM reads:The foyer is well lit with braziers up against the walls. A square support beam splitsyour path to the right and left only to meet again on the other side.  Your path then opensup to a anteroom 35 ft by 30 ft with a torch on the west and east wall.  The ceiling is 18 ft.In the anteroom, is a concealed corridor hidden by Mirage Arcana in the north wall that leads to area 40a.  Search DC 20 finds it.40a.DM reads:A 10 ft section of the wall disappears and you find yourself in a hallway 10 ft by 30 ft lit by a torch on the left wall.  The hall opens up into a room, the left and right walls linedwith three torches on each side.  Two fountains gurgle with crystal clear water at the farend of the room.  There is a stone door 20 ft in front of the fountain on the right, on the south wall.  The room itself is 30 ft by 100 ft with a 20 ft ceiling.  The two fountains have different kinds of water pouring from them.  The one on the rightheals damage like a Cure Moderate Wounds potion, healing 2D8+3 damage.  If this wateris taken from the fountain and bottled for future use it will stagnate in 1D3 days.Trap: Poisoned fountain EL7-The fountain on the left spews out poisoned water that, if consumed, PC must makea fortitude save DC18 or be poisoned by water that has been contaminated by DarkReaver Powder (initial damage 2D6 CON and secondary 1D6 CON + 1D6 STR).The door to the right, in front of the right hand fountain is locked and trapped.Open lock DC 30.  Break DC 28.  Trap: Acid Fog EL7- The door is trapped so that if anything but the correct key is inserted into the keyhole to open the door, the trap is triggered.Acid fog; CR7; magic device; touch trigger (keyhole); automatic reset; spell effect(acid fog, 11th level wizard, 2D6/round acid for 11 rounds); search DC 31,Disable device DC 31.40b.DM reads:Through the door you enter a hallway that runs to the left and right leadingto corridors that both lead south. hallway is 5 ft wide and southward corridors are 10 ft wide.  The corridor floors have diagonal slits running fromwall to wall.Trap: Scything blade floor trap EL2-Scything blade floor trap: CR2 mechanical; location trigger (5 ft square before enteringcorridors); timer reset (10 rounds); switch bypass (search DC 25); attack +8melee (1D8/x3); search DC 21, disable device DC 20.DM reads:At the end of the corridor is a 10 ft wide hall that leads south and has a 90 degree turn to your left.  At the end, in the south eastern corner, is a ladder coming up through the floor out a hole that is 5 ft in diameter.The ladder leads to area L.41.DM reads:There is a large formation of rock hewn to look made for that spot 30 ft by 15 ft.  There is a door at the west wall and in the southeastern corner area, there is a set of stairs on the east side of a support beam. The stone stairway leads down.  This room is roughly measured at 30 ft by 50 ft with a 20 ft ceiling.The door to the west is locked and leads to 41a.  The open lock DC is 25.  The "large formation of rock"in the middle of the room has four entrances leading to area 41b.  There is one secret door in each of thetwo 30 ft sides and one open entrance hidden by Mirage Arcana on each of the two 15 ft sides.  The two doors slide to the side.  The search DC is 20 for all entrances. The stairway leads down to area L.41a.If PCs make little to no noise, orcs are flat footed and DM reads:You successfully unlock and open the door.  When you enter the room, an orc looks upfrom what he is doing, which appears to be starting a fire.  He makes a loud gruntingnoise and shoves some dirty old rags around which move quickly on their own after that.The noise in the room rises to a crescendo as orcs grab weapons and toss the rags theywere resting under to the side.  The first orc you saw has tossed down his flint andgrabbed his great axe.If PCs make too much noise (orcs listen D20 +2 vs. PC’s move silently), DM reads:You successfully unlock and open the door only to find angry orcs ready to do battle withWhoever comes through the door. The noise in the room rises to a crescendo as orcs grab weaponsAnd charge the party.     There are three orc warriors that are easily seen and one orcmage hiding around the corner to the north. Creature: (4) Orcs, (4) Orc mages EL-Orc (Alternate), Med humanoid, War5: CR 4; Size M (5 ft., 3 in. tall); HD 5d8+20; hp 49; AC 20 (+4 Dex, +6 Splint Mail)Orc Mage, Med Humanoid, War5/Sor5: CR 9; Size M (6 ft., 2 in. tall); HD 5d8+5 + 5d4+5; hp 42; Init +4 (+4 Dex); Spd 30 ft.; AC 19 (+4 Dex, +5 Ring of Protection); Possessions: 1d6x10 sp, 4 flasks of Alchemists fire, 4 Acid flasks, 4 potions of Cure Light Wounds (2d8+3).  Sorcerer Spells Known (6/7/4): 0th -- Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost, Resistance. 1st -- Burning Hands, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Shield, Spider Climb. 2nd -- See Invisibility, Web.After the battle, DM reads:All orcs present lay gravely wounded or dead at your feet.  The room is roughly 40 ftby 20 ft and the ceiling 15 ft.  There is an open chest in the south west corner, andaround the corner to the north is a corridor with 2 cages, housing livestock.  In thecages are 4 goats and a manger full of hay.If the PCs search the chest ( DC 8), they find dirty rags, 5sp, 2 cp, and a flask of oilfuel.41b.DM reads:The room is quite sparse with the main feature being a chest in the middle of the floor.This room is roughly the same size as its outer dimensions.The chest in the middle of the floor is locked.  Open lock DC is 40.Chest contents:- 10 gold, 20 sp, 25 cp, wand of magic missile (3rd level caster, 4 charges), 2 portable   holes.AREA LThe descriptions start with area 42 as if the PCs went down the stairs from area 41.  There is another way to reach this level of the dungeon from a ladder in area 42d.  The majorityof this level is lit by torches on the wall.42.DM reads:The room is well lit.  Six torches are mounted to three of the walls; two on the north wall,two on the east wall, and two on the south wall.  Four stone formations hewn into squareshapes may have been made that way to split the 115 ft by 45 ft room into cubicles.  These formations run from floor to ceiling 18 ft high.If the PCs make too much noise or investigate the west end of this room they encounterseven ogres and one ogre mage.Creatures: (2)Ogre Mages, (2) Ogre Brb, (4) Ogres EL12-Ogre mage, Lg Giant, Sor3: CR 11; Size L (10 ft., 5 in. tall); HD 5d8+20 + 3d4+12; hp 61; Init +6 (+2 Dex, +4 Improved initiative); Sorcerer Spells Known (6/7): 0th -- Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Light, Mage Hand, Read Magic. 1st - Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Shield.Ogre, Lg giant, Bbn4: CR 7; HD 4d8+12 + 4d12+12; hp 81; Init +3 (+3 Dex); Spd 40 ft.; AC 22 (+3 Dex, -1 Size, +5 Natural, +5 Chain mail)Ogre: Large Giant; CR 2; HD 4d8+8; hp 26; AC 16 (-1 size, -1 dex, +3 hide, +5 natural)There are 8 secret doors in this room, two in each of the four walls leading to areas42a, 42b, 42c, 42d and 42e.  The search DCs for each is 20 to find them.  All secretdoors are down sliding and close in 1D3 rounds.42a.DM reads:You enter a passageway barely furnished with any finery.  The passage leads west and is5 ft to 10 ft wide at any given time and has an 18 ft ceiling.  This hall is not lit.  There is an Illusory wall hiding a path to the south on the southern wall.Search DC 20.  Illusory wall path leads to area 42e.When PCs reach the end of the hall DM reads:You see that this path dead ends or rather it loops around and sends youback the way you came.If entering from 42e, DM reads:You enter an intersecting hallway that runs east and west and is 5 ft to 10 ft wideat any given moment.  The hallway is not pre-lit by torches or any other light source.To the west, you may see a support pylon that appears to create a loop and to theEast, an almost immediate 90 degree left turn into a meandering passageway. There is a Illusory wall hiding a path to the south on the southern wall.Search DC 20.  Illusory wall path leads to area 42e.When PCs reach the end of the hall DM reads:You see that this path dead ends or rather it loops around and sends youback the way you came.42b.DM reads:You find a sparse and winding hall that ranges in width from 5 ft to 10 ft wide.DM reads the following when the PCs reach the other end of the hall:The hall has a loop roughly 45 ft from where you entered the hallway.  This hall wayends suddenly after walking at least 130 ft through the winding passage.At each end of the hall is a secret door that leads to or from area 42.42c.DM reads:You find a sparse and winding hall leading west (or east if coming from area 42e) thatranges in width from 5 ft to 10 ft wide.  Graffiti in orcish curses line the walls of this passage.DM reads the following when the PCs reach the other end of the hall:The hall has a loop roughly 45 ft from where you entered the hallway.  This passage wayends suddenly after walking at least 90 ft through the winding passage.At the ends of this hall is a secret door leading to area 42 and an illusory wall leading to 42e.42d.DM reads:You find a bare and snaking passage leading east (or south/south west if coming from northernsecret door leading to same corridor) that ranges in width from 5 ft to 10 ft wide. The ceiling is 20 ft high.  Graffiti in orcish curses line the walls of this passage. Also, writings in draconic markthe walls about 40 ft from your point of entry.  A loop is formed by a pylon in the corner of the                 passage and in the Southeast corner there are two ladders.  One ladder leads up and one leadsdown into a hole in the ground.The ladder going up leads to the first level of this dungeon in area 40b.  The ladder leadingDownward goes to the third level in area 43.The following writings are found on the wall 10 ft before the trap marks on the map.Any PC that has draconic as one of their languages can read the warnings on the wall:“Warning too all who trespass: Danger is directly, right under your nose!”  (If party uses southernsecret door).OR“Warning to all that trespass: Left is not right towards your continued life!” (If party uses north Eastern secret door).Trap: Death blade wall scythe EL8-Death blade wall scythe: CR8 Mechanical; touch trigger; manual reset; Attack +16 melee (2D4+8 plusPoison, scythe); poison (death blade, DC 20 fort resists, 1D6 CON/ 2D6 CON); Search DC 24;Disable device DC 19.The 5 ft squares before the trap markers and after the draconic warnings are the trigger for the trap.  The trap is reset by touching the 5 ft square touch triggers again.42e. The two secret doors both lead to area 42.  There is an illusory wall (search DC 20)to the north.DM reads:The hall way is 5 ft wide at any given spot with a 18 ft ceiling.  You can see straight acrossand notice there are two intersecting corridors running east to west.Trap: Fire ball trap EL5-Fire ball trap: CR 5; Magical device; location trigger; automatic reset; spell effect ( fire ball, 10th level wizard, 10D6 fire, REF save DC 16 for ½ damage); Search DC 29; Disabledevice DC 29. The marked spot for the trap is the trigger.AREA - MThis level of the dungeon is unlit.  There are Three exits in this dungeon to be aware of:a ladder leading up to area 42d, ladder leading down from 43b to 44 in level M, and a slipperypit trap that leads down also to area 44 on level M.43.DM reads:You dismount the ladder in the corner of a lower level of the caverns in which you are exploringto find ornate walls leading to the east and south.  This level is unlit by any other source but                what you carry with you.  The east passage can be gauged roughly at 200 ft long and 10 ftwide.  The south passage can be roughly estimated to be 80 ft long and 5 ft wide.  Both passages have a 15 ft rough cavernous rock ceiling.35 ft past the corner going south, is a trapped secret door.  The search DC is 20 to find the door.Break DC is 29.  The door is upward sliding to open.Trap: Crushing stone door EL6-Crushing stone door: CR6; mechanical; location trigger; automatic reset; door slams down (12d6 crush);Switch bypass (search DC 25); Multiple targets (any target in 10ft by 5ft area under door);Never miss; onset delay (1 round); search DC 20; disable device DC 22.Trap is triggered by opening door.  One hidden switch (10 ft to the right of the door) opens thesecret door, and a second hidden switch bypasses the trap (10 ft to the left of the door).Search check DC 25 required in finding each switch.South corridor-DM reads:A 10 ft wide unlit corridor leads east.  The walls are rougher than hewn stone butsmoother than natural cave rock.  You see what appears to be a left turn or indention to the left up ahead.  The  corridor is roughly 200 ft in distance.Fountain-The water of this fountain heals 2D8+3 damage just as a cure moderate wounds potion.If water is stored, water will stagnate in 1D3 days and loses its healing abilities.DM reads:To your left, in a 10 ft by 25 ft recess in the wall, is a fountain full of crystal clear water.The water gurgles up from the middle.  Water overflows from the fountain and tricklesdown the left side, in the corner of the hall, down to the hall’s end.  You hear watertrickling and splashing down the hall in the distance. As you walk further east downthis corridor, the ground grades down 1 ft every 5 ft past the fountain.At the end of the hall is a pit trap.  A hole that drains cave moisture and the fountain waterout of this level.  A dangerous area surrounds the pit.  Slippery algae lines the rim which makes the ground slick.  A balance check DC 15 is required or PC falls down the hole.Trap: Yellow mold, spiked pit trap EL 7-Spiked pit trap: CR4; mechanical; location trigger (slick algae); automatic reset; DC 20 REF save avoids, Balance check DC 15 or PC falls; 50 ft deep (5D6, fall); pit spikes (ATT + 10 melee, 1D4 spikes pertarget for 1D4+5 damage each); Yellow mold: CR6;(Fort save DC 15 for all targets within 10ft of mold burst or take 1d6 con damage.   Fort save DC 15 required 1 min later even if 1st save succeeded or take 2d6 con damage) search DC 20; Disable device DC 20.This pit leads to area 44a of level n. 43a.DM reads:You find yourself in a small anteroom 10 ft by 15 ft.  A stone door to the next room is in the eastWall.This door is free but slides to the side (left).   A strength check DC 10 is needed to open this door.43b.This area of the dungeon has four separate listings as follows: north hall, south hall, east corridor,west corridor.West corridor-DM reads:You are in the middle of a passage that leads roughly 22 ft north and 23 ft south in traveldistance.  The corridor is 10 ft wide and has an 18 ft ceiling. To the north and south is support  beams that create loops in the corners of the halls.North hall -DM reads:You see a 5 ft (at times 10 ft) winding hall way.  Very little in the way of finery but the halllittered with the remains of creatures or people who rested here before you.  The litter rangesfrom scraps of paper or decaying food to a heap of diverse rubbish.Using the DMG, ask PCs to make periodic search checks in the 10 ft areas of this section of hall.10% chance PCs find a magic item and 25% chance PCs find a mundane (non-magical) item.Then roll percentile dice to come up with item on tables in the DMG (pg. 66, 216-251).  Rollon minor column only.South hall-Have PCs roll listen checks DC 10.  If any PCs succeed, they hear the sounds of a group Approaching from the eastern end of the hall.  If no one hears the creatures approach,the PCs are flatfooted.DM reads:A marching group of orcs block your path.   They ready themselves for battle.One of the orcs speaks in common, “Mistress orders.  Kill trespassers!”     Creature: (6) Orcs EL-Orc (Alternate), Med humanoid, War5: CR 4; Size M (5 ft., 3 in. tall); HD 5d8+20; hp 49; AC 20 (+4 Dex, +6 Splint Mail)There are two illusory walls in this hall.  The first is on the left 10ft into the hall (hides a lockedTreasure chest; Open lock DC 25).Treasure - 5D4 gp, 4D4 sp, and a +2 dagger.The second illusory wall, 95 ft down the hall on the left, leads to area 43c.115 ft down the hall DM reads:You see an indention to the right.  A 15 ft. section of wall conceals a small space behind.You hear a squeaking and something rummaging through trash.  The unmistakable smellof old, decaying refuse meets your nose.If the PCs disturb the dire rats on the other side of the wall, they will defend their rights to their lavish find.creature: Dire rats (5) EL5 -Dire rat, small animal, CR 1; HD 3d8+3 (13 hp); init +3 (dex); SPD 40ft, climb 20ft; AC 15 (+1 size, +3 dex, +1 natural)Treasure- Search DC 10 to find:Backpack (contents: 3 candles, 2 daggers, 1 rusty short sword, 1 flask, flint and tender,                                      and edible trail rations)East corridor-DM reads:You find a hallway that leads at least 40 ft either north or south, depending on which end of the hall you are on.  The hall is litter sparsely with dust and trash of diverse types.A strange wind blows up from a staircase in the southern end of the corridor. The staircase leads downward.  The sound of splashing water is carried on the wind. The stairs that are mentioned above lead to area 44 of level N. 43c.DM reads:As you pass through the false wall, you find yourself in a hidden chamber 10 ft wide.There is an immediate left turn that leads to a long and narrow hall that is just 5 ft wide.  The left and right wall are scored in orcish graffiti down through the passageending in pictograms of red dragons on both the left and right walls.  There appear to be at least two chests, maybe three, towards the end of the hall. Trap: (3) Burning Hands EL9-All three traps are the same; maximized burning hands.  The flame comes from thepictograms of red dragons when within its proximity.  All three chests are in the middleof two dragon pictograms.Maximized burning hands trap: CR 6  magic device; proximity trigger (dragon pictograms);Automatic reset; spell effect (maximized burning hands, 5th level wizard, 5D4 (20 MAX)fire, REF save DC 13 half damage); search DC 26; disable device 26.Chest 1- Coin: 323 gold coins (323 gp), scroll (caster level 3 on all spells): arcane (325 gp),                                   Fox's Cunning, Shroud of Undeath, Flame Bolt  Chest 2- coin: 311 gold coinsChest 3- 362 gp, grossularite (colorless to faint green garnets) (73 gp), obsidian (9 gp),2 Potions of ghoul touch (300 gp each).AREA - M44.This is the final level of the dungeon.  Zazbeth is in area 46b waiting on her tribute or prey.PCs need to make a spot check before exiting the stairway DC 13 or be flatfootedagainst two cloaker lords.  DM reads:As you exit the stairway, you see a natural cavernous setting, dark, moist, and soundsAll around.  Water splashes down somewhere to the south.If the PCs don’t spot the cloaker lords DM reads:You also hear disturbing moaning sounds from above.PCs must make a FORT save DC 16 or be nauseated for 1D4+1 rounds.One of the cloaker lords emit a moan directed at the highest level mage (FORT saveDC 16 or be affected as by a Hold Monster spell).Creature:  (1)Cloaker lord, (4) Cloakers  EL -Cloaker lord, Hg Aberration, CR 7; HD 9d8+45 (85 hp); Init +5 (+1 dex, +4 Improved initiative);SPD 10ft, fly 50ft; AC 17 (+1 dex, *natural, -2 size)Cloaker, Lg Aberration, CR 5; HD 6d8+18 (45 hp); init +7 (+3 dex, +4 improved initiative); SPD 10ft, fly 40ft; AC 19 (-1 size, +3 dex, +7 natural)Search DC 15 finds: large  steel  shield  +1  (1,170  gp), potion  of  cure  light  wounds  (50  gp),potion  of  invisibility  (300  gp), club  +1  (2,300  gp), and decayed flesh and bones of 4 humanoids.44a.DM reads:You see a small chamber 26 ft by 20 ft with a 20 ft ceiling.  Water pours down in an almostperfect circle around an out cropping of mold covered topaz colored stalagmites.  In betweenthe spikes are the bones and remains of at least three humanoids for there are three skullsvisible.  A short sword, a gold ring, an amulet, and at least 20 gp and 40 silver are noticeable withinthe stalagmite area. There is nothing special about the sword, ring or the amulet.  An appraise checkDC 15 will find each are worth no more than 50 gp a piece.Trap: yellow mold EL 6-This area is where fallen PCs from the pit trap in area 43 will be found.  There is yellow moldcovering the stalagmites in this area.  PCs that fell in the pit trap must make Fort save DC 15.Yellow mold- 10 square ft of mold; location trigger (stalagmites); Fort save DC 15 (all targetsWithin 10 ft of burst) or take 1D6 CON damage, second save one minute later (first one succeeded or not) FORT save DC 15 or take 2D6 CON damage.45. Chamber-DM reads:You are in a chamber of this cave that measures roughly 20 ft by 25 ft.  The ceiling isabout 20 ft high.  You see a column to the north of the chamber that splits the pathinto two corridors.Left corridor-DM reads:A path leads around the corner.  You hear a wild growling coming from up ahead.A spot check DC 10 is needed to see a demon sentinel waiting to attack and/or runto sound the alarm to his comrades in the south of the cavern.Creature: (1) Abishai, Red EL8-Abishai (red, green, white, blue, and black) CR8: Med outsider; HD 8d8+24 (65 hp); init +7; AC 21Right corridor-DM reads:A very thin path leads south. The pathway is barely 5 ft wide.  The corridor winds right  then left.  A chamber opens up to the south and a path leads off to the north east.47.DM reads:In a dark corner to the south of the cavern, a chamber opens up and reveals five reddemons, draconic in appearance and ready for battle.                 Creature:  (5) Abishai, red (baatezu) EL13-Abishai (red, green, white, blue, and black) CR8: Med outsider; HD 8d8+24 (65 hp); init +7; AC 21These demons should travel north east to area 46 if warned by the abishai in area 45In order to bottle neck the party into the tight entrance of area 46.  These Baatezusare guards for Zazbeth and her most trusted minions.46.DM reads:You stand at the entrance of a large cavernous room 40 ft by 30 ft and an elevated ceiling 25 ft high.  A huge column joins the ceiling to the floor in the north east ofthis room creating a circular path.  To the south is a door plug made of mud wattle.You hear a growling voice coming from the eastern side of the room but can’tmake out the source.  The voice says, “By the twiddling of my thumbs, somethingdelicious this way comes.  By the twitching of my tail, come trespassers, welcome to hell”.Northern loop-DM reads:You happen upon two scrawny looking teens, one male and one female.  The female notices you and pulls back to give you view of her male companion.She addresses the party in a hushed voice, “Please, can any of you help mybrother?  He injured himself badly and is unconscious.  Please help.”From a distance he has no visible injuries.This is a ploy to catch the PCs off guard. The two are actually wererats trying to lure a meal.  If a PC gets close enough to examine the male, that PC witnesses the changeto animal form close up.  The female changes at the same time.Creature: Male and female wererats (2) EL11-Male or female human Com10: CR 9; Size M (5 ft., 5 in. tall); HD 10d4+30; hp 51; Init +2 (+2 Dex); Spd 30 ft.; AC 12 (+2 Dex)ORAnimal form, hybrid Rat humanoid, CR 9; HD 10d4+30; hp 51;Init +3; SPD 30 ft; AC 16 (+3 dex, +3 natural)Portal-DM reads:You see in the northern most area of the loop of cavernous stone, a portal of Familiar design.  A keystone archway has been built into the wall and a magicgate illuminates from within the confines of stone.Trap -This trap is camouflaged with an illusory wall on the floor.Magically camouflaged spiked pit trap- magical; location trigger; automatic reset; spell effect (illusory wall, 10 level sorcerer); REF save DC 20 to avoid; 100 ft deep (10D6, fall);pit spikes (ATT +10 melee, 1D4 spikes per target for 1D4+5 each);search DC 27; disable device DC 18.46a.The mud door is secured from the other side.  To enter area 46a a strength check DC 18 is neededto pull open the door. DM reads:The door opens up to a narrow path 5ft wide and leads 30 ft around a mildly curved bend.A spot check DC 15 is needed or be flat footed against a cloaker lord and a cloaker.Creature: Cloaker lord (1) and Cloaker (1) EL -Cloaker lord, Hg Aberration, CR 7; HD 9d8+45 (85 hp); Init +5 (+1 dex, +4 Improved initiative);SPD 10ft, fly 50ft; AC 17 (+1 dex, *natural, -2 size)Cloaker, Lg Aberration, CR 5; HD 6d8+18 (45 hp); init +7 (+3 dex, +4 improved initiative); SPD 10ft, fly 40ft; AC 19 (-1 size, +3 dex, +7 natural)Treasure: 2 large  steel  shields  +1  (1,170  gp), large  wooden  shield  +1  (1,157  gp),studded  leather  armor  +1  (1,175  gp),  greataxe  +2  (8,320  gp) sheds  light  in  a  20 ft                radius  (as  a  torch), Bloodied  Onyx  (500  gp), 583 gp.  The treasure is what is left of the cloakers last victims.46b.The entrance to this area is hidden by an illusory wall.  The wall reaches north and south 20 ft across.A search DC finds the wall.  On the other side the PCs will meet Zazbeth the red dragon.DM reads:You pass through a wall that isn’t really there and step into a large dimly lit chamberroughly 60 ft by 90 ft.  You feel a dull heat from above.  You notice the ceiling gradessteeply upwards about 100 ft.  A tiered column in the north east corner reaches up tothe limits of the roof and on one of the ledges, 80 ft above you, sits a red dragon,glaring menacingly at the party.  The dragon addresses you in a calm but sinistervoice, “Your trespass is unimportant but I warn you that if one item of my impressivecollection is stolen, I will repay the deed by destroying another city and the deathswill begin with your insignificant band of comrades.  I can surely bide my time and wait for this realm to kill you.  Why waste my time?  You will definitely perish if you oppose mymaster.  Oh, as my due tribute, you can leave your weapons and precious valuables hereor I will set ablaze your bodies and leave you as cinders where you stand.”She chuckles in a wicked way as if she heard a good joke then eyes the party hungrilyand says, “That sounds too good to pass up!”At this point Zazbeth uses her breath weapon.  WILL save DC 24 or if failed PCs are shaken.If Zazbeth is losing the fight she will fly down and take human form to escape through an exit onThe eastern wall to the right of the corner column.  This exit leads to the desert.Creature: Zazbeth, Red Dragon, EL16-Zazbeth, Adult fiendish red dragon: CR 16; Huge Dragon (Fire); HD 23d12+115; hp 264; Init +4; Spd 40 ft, fly 150 ft (poor); AC 29 (-2 size, +21 natural)Dragon horde:200 pp, 500 gp, 3000 sp, 2000 cp, potion  of  aid  (300  gp), potion  of  cat's  grace  (300  gp),potion  of  charisma  (300  gp), ring  of  minor  elemental  resistance  (ice)  (16,000  gp),ring  of  protection  +1  (2,000  gp), arcane scroll  (375  gp)- Hold  Person (caster level 5),wand of Lightning  Bolt  (caster level 5, 47  charges)  (10,575  gp).Chapter 11CORDYANAREA - OCordyan is less like a city and more like a military base.  There are four buildings destroyed beyondrecognition.  The buildings used to be two barracks, one mess hall, and one basic exchange.The afore mentioned buildings are listed in order of appearance from left to right.48.DM reads:As you enter the thorp sized dwelling, you step past and around the door which ishanging on just barely by one of its rusty hinges.  Four large heaps of rubble andstill smoking cinders are all that is left of the buildings that once was.  Scorchedto black skeletons litter the ground along with burnt, melted, or broken weapons.One thing is certain; they went out with their boots on!  The complex is 100 ftby 150 ft and open to the sky.  There are a set of huge foot prints left by somekind of reptilian creature and a flattened humanoid body in the imprint.As the party makes its way to the back of the military complex, the DM reads:This place was reduced to scorched craters and crumbling walls.  In the north eastcorner of the complex, a portal of familiar design stands close to piece of crumbledwall.The following takes place only if it is night: You begin to hear the sounds of battle and spectral beings begin to appear.They seem to be reenacting the battle that took place here but they are aiming atyou!  Shouts can be heard, "To arms, to arms, we're under attack!"  Creature: Spectral Archers (11) EL-Spectral Archers, Med undead, (Incorporeal); CR 8; HD 7d12 (45 hp); AC 15 (+3 dex, +2 deflection)Five archers show up first round and then two more each round after one has                been "killed" or turned.Treasure: DM should roll spot checks for PCs to see if they discover the following:DC                ITEM(S)10    Gold plated, scorched hip bone of a victim12                     1D4 gp13                     Coin pouch w/ 1D6 silver and 1 diamond (20 gp)14                     Ring of armor +2 (still on finger bone of a skeleton)15                     Ring of armor +3 (half buried in ashes)25                   portable hole w/ locked chest inside (buried under a pile of rubble)                         (Open lock DC 30) inside chest is a bow of brilliant energy.48a.Left staircase-DM reads:An intact set of steps lead up to a watch tower.  The pathway then turns 90 degrees tothe right onto a cat walk meant for the archers that lived here. The cat walk is 5 ftwide and 150 ft long.Right staircase-DM reads:                A near crumbled set of steps lead up to a watch tower.  The pathway then turns 90 degrees tothe left onto a cat walk meant for the archers that lived in and guarded the complex. The cat walkis 5 ft wide and would be 150 ft long if not for the 20 ft gap of wall that has collapsed about halfwaydown the path.Chapter 12WOLVERTAIN CAVERNSAREA PWolvertain’s cave is lit on the first level and unlit for the last three.  The main quest here is to retrieve the three Arrows of Dragon Slaying created by Kelvin Shursite.  51.DM reads:A tiled look has been cut into the cavern floor.  You find yourselves in a foyer 20 ft by 30 ft.Light from torches mounted to walls comes down two 10 ft wide corridors to the left andright.51a.Beyond an Illusory wall, requiring a search check DC 20 to find, DM reads:  An unlit, winding path leads to a pile of rubbish that is arranged in a waylike someone had once camped here.  The skeleton and backpack are alsoclues to this.  There is a scorch mark in the middle of the room.  You hear aloud screeching and the rubbish along the northern wall begins to rustle about.Creature: Dire rats (4) EL4 -Dire rat, small animal, CR 1; HD 3d8+3 (13 hp); init +3 (dex); SPD 40ft, climb 20ft; AC 15 (+1 size, +3 dex, +1 natural)Treasure- Search DC 20 to find:Backpack (contents: 3 candles, 2 daggers, 1 rusty short sword, 1 flask, flint and tender,                   and edible trail rations), 20 sp, silver javelin +1.The backpack is a wondrous item known as a Heward’s handy haversack.52.DM reads:A 10 ft wide path lit with staggered torches mounted to the wall leads east.  The paththen opens up into a chamber 30 ft by 35ft with a 15 ft ceiling.  The chamber is lit withfour torches; two on the north wall and two on the south wall.  An unlit path leads onfurther east.  Also on the north and south walls of the chamber are tapestries, blue incolor and draconic in design.  These wall hangings are hung like curtains on a rodmounted to the wall and brass rings holding the tapestries.Secret door-The door is concealed behind the tapestry on the south wall.  The door slides to the leftwhen curtain is drawn back to the right (the tapestry is the switch).  Search DC 20 for the door.  Search DC 25 for the switch.Trap- Wall scythe trap EL-The trap is in the unlit 10 ft wide corridor to the east.  The tapestry on the north wall is the switch to bypass the trap safely.  The curtain must be drawn back to the right.(5) Wall scythe trap-mechanical; location trigger (either 5 ft square before 1st  trap marker);automatic reset; hidden switch bypass (search DC 25); ATT +20 melee (2D4+8/x4, scythe);Search DC 21; Disable device DC 18.52a.The following assumes that the PCs are entering this area from area 52 or 53.  If PCs are enteringfrom area 54, rephrase to fit. DM reads:As you enter a small room about 10 ft by 20 ft, you disturb the meal of several dire rats, the halfdevoured corpse of a humanoid.  They charge the party to defend their territory and food.Creature: Dire rats (4) EL4 -Dire rat, small animal, CR 1; HD 3d8+3 (13 hp); init +3 (dex); SPD 40ft, climb 20ft; AC 15 (+1 size, +3 dex, +1 natural)Treasure- Search DC 20 to find:Backpack (contents: 3 candles, 2 daggers, 1 rusty short sword), 5 cp, 5 sp.The sounds of battle bring ogres two rounds later, armed and ready for battle.  The ogreswere sleeping in the other room to the east and were roused and alarmed by the rat’sscreeching sounds.Creature: (2) Ogre mages and (4) Ogres EL-Ogre mage, Lg Giant, Sor3: CR 11; Size L (10 ft., 5 in. tall); HD 5d8+20 + 3d4+12; hp 61; Init +6 (+2 Dex, +4 Improved initiative); Spd 30 ft.; AC 18 (+2 Dex, -1 Size, +5 Natural, +2 Ring of protection)Ogre: Large Giant; CR 2; HD 4d8+8; hp 26; AC 16 (-1 size, -1 dex, +3 hide, +5 natural)These ogres each have 10D4 sp in their coin pouches.  Search (DC 15) to find each ring of protection.Search (DC 15) to find a chest key on each of the ogre mages.                Ogre’s chamber-DM reads:In the middle of the larger chamber, a stair case leads downward into darkness.  Two chests sit in the two west wall corners.  The room is a perfectly square 35 ftby 35 ft. with a 17 ft ceiling.An illusory wall leads to area 54 and a door (not secret on this side) leads to area 53in the smaller chamber on the south wall. Treasure chest 1- 5 small sapphire dragon statues (275 gp each).  Open lock DC 20 or use key. Treasure chest 2- mithral shield +1 of minor elemental resistance (Res 10, acid), 20 gp.  Chest 2 is trapped.Trap- Lightning bolt trap (chest) EL6-Lightning Bolt trap: CR6; magic device; touch trigger; automatic reset; spell effect (lightning bolt, 10th level wizard, 10D6 electricity, REF save DC 14 half damage); search DC 28; disable device DC28.53.DM reads:A 10 ft wide path lit with staggered torches mounted to the wall leads east.  The paththen opens up into a chamber 25 ft by 35ft with a 17 ft ceiling.  The chamber is lit withfour torches; two on the north wall and two on the south wall.  An unlit path leads onfurther east.  Also on the north wall of the chamber is a tapestry, blue in color .  These wallhangings are hung like curtains on a rod mounted to the wall and brass rings holding the tapestries. The one displayed here depicts a man firing three arrows into the sky and lightning striking the arrows.Secret door-The door is concealed behind the tapestry on the north wall.  The door slides to the leftwhen the torch to the right of the wall hanging is removed.  Search DC 20 for the door.  Search DC 25 for the switch.                54.DM reads:You have exited a 10 ft wide corridor leading north and south into an unlit chamber that is 30 ft by 35 ft.  Refuse litters the stone tile floor and ogre curses line the west wall whilesmall colored pictograms of chromatic dragons create a mosaic portrait of the Dark One on the east wall.An illusory wall leads to area 52a from the west wall into the ogre’s chamber.AREA - Q55.DM reads:As you exit the staircase, you find yourself in an unlit 25 ft by 55 ft room.  The floor is litteredwith the remains of creatures that became the meals for resting adventurers or other humanoids.Grizzly trophies of bones, skulls, and untreated skins are all that were left behind.  A weak aircurrent blows from the east, creating a moaning whistle from a 10 ft wide corridor in the east wall.Search check DC 15 finds an illusory wall at the end of the corridor. 56.DM reads:The illusory wall gives way to what appears to be a treasure or storage room of some kind.  Scattered about are seven wooden chests in the large 50 ft by 95 ft chamber.  The walls are detailed in script andart showing the worship or praise of a dragon god.  The dragon god depicted in the stone etchings depict a five headed dragon with the center largest head emitting a massive lightning bolt from itssingle horn and from its draconic maw.If a PC uses the decipher script skill (DC 13), there are three phrases repeated over and over throughoutthe room.  The phrases are, “Show me favor and fortune, Oh Dark One, over my draconic kin!”“Praise be to the Dark One who has given our master his gift of power!” and, “I pray of you, Dark One,to bless me with the clout to vanquish your enemies so that I might gain your favor!”Of the seven chests, all but one is protected by a deadly arrow trap.  The arrows comefrom the trap marks on the map of this room.Trap- Black lotus poisoned arrow trap EL9-Poison arrow trap: CR 9 Mechanical; touch trigger; automatic reset; hidden lock bypass (Search DC 25, open lock DC 30); ATT +10 ranged (1D6/x3 plus poison, arrow); poison (black lotusextract, fort save DC 20 or 3D6 con primary, 3D6 secondary); search DC 20; disable deviceDC 20.When a locked chest is opened or a open lock check fails on a chest covered by a trap, an arrowis fired.Treasure in order from door:Chest 1- 20 gp, 80 sp, 100 cp, ring of time stop (3 charges/day, ring is etched with a picture of an hourglasswith three small diamonds at the top.  Each time the ring is used a diamond relocates itself to the bottom andbecomes a small black onyx.  The stones turn back into diamonds in 24 hours)  Chest 2- 500 gpChest 3- +2 dragon slayer (+2 long sword of greater dragon slaying, fort save DC 20 on a critical hit or dragon dies);                 DM reads: The sword’s scabbard changes colors from red, to black, to white, to green, to blue, and back to red repeatedly. The handle is ebony and dragon shaped and has five dragons etched into a round hand guard.Chest 4- ring of minor elemental resistance (Res 10, cold), 4 potions of cure serious wounds (3D8+10),20 gp.Chest 5- Bracers of armor +3, 2 potions of cure light wounds (1D8+3).Chest 6- a pair of friend shield rings.Chest 7- five diamonds (worth a total of 10,000 gp), two rubies (400 gp each), Quartz crystal Powder (spell craft               check (DC 20) to recognize as a spell component for the Wall of Force spell).Secret door- There is a secret door at in the east wall of this room, requiring a search DC 20 to find anda strength check DC 18 to open.  The door leads to area 56a.56a.DM reads:You find yourself in a 10 ft wide corridor that leads to a 20 ft by 50 ft room.  In the middle Of the room is a staircase that leads downward.  The room is unlit and sparsely furnishedor decorated.AREA - R 57.DM reads:You’re in a small recess of which the staircase behind you takes up more than half of.The area is unlit and the walking space is roughly 15 ft by 20 ft.  The walls are cave rockA small 5 ft path lead off to the east.58.DM reads:The path leads you to a larger chamber of the cave about 45 ft by 45 ft with an immense ceiling reaching up in excess of 35 ft high.  Paths lead to the east and north east.  Lightis reflected off the glistening moist cavern walls of the north east passageway.Around the end of the north east passage a carrion crawler awaits its meal.As the PCs near this area the DM reads:You smell the stink of rotten meat which now fills the area.Creature:  (1)Carrion Crawler EL4-Carrion Crawler, Lg aberration, CR 4; HD 3d8+6 (19 hp); init +2; SPD 30ft, climb 15ft; AC 17 (-1 size, +2 dex, +6 natural)59.Basically a cavernous intersection.  DM reads:There are two passages; one to the north and one to the south west.  Both paths are unlit.60.DM reads:A pathway leads off to the east as the way to the west dead ends.  A door made of  mudwattle plugs a passage or chamber to the south.A strength check DC 18 is needed to pull open the door.60a.The 30 ft by 40 ft chamber is the home of an encampment of ogres.  When the door is pulledopen, the ogres will be ready to fight.  They attack at the first sight of intruders.  The roomis sparsely furnished with two tables located in the north west and south west corners of the room, 9 bedding pads lined up against the walls and two chests under the tables.  There arealso 8 crudely made wooden stools, 4 at each table.  The chest under the south west cornertable is trapped.    Creature: (2) Ogre mages and (7) Ogre barbarians EL15-Ogre mage, Lg Giant, Sor3: CR 11; Size L (10 ft., 5 in. tall); HD 5d8+20 + 3d4+12; hp 61; Init +6 (+2 Dex, +4 Improved initiative); Spd 30 ft.; AC 18 (+2 Dex, -1 Size, +5 Natura, +2 Ring of protectionl)Ogre, Lg giant, Bbn4: CR 7; HD 4d8+12 + 4d12+12; hp 81; Init +3 (+3 Dex); Spd 40 ft.; AC 22 (+3 Dex, -1 Size, +5 Natural, +5 Chain mail)These ogres all have 10D4 sp in their coin pouches.  Search check (DC 15) to find each ring ofprotection on the ogre mages.Treasure chest 1- 5 small sapphire dragon statues (275 gp each).  Open lock DC 20 or use key. Treasure chest 2-  mithral shield +1 of minor elemental resistance (10, acid), 20 gp.  Chest 2 is trapped.Trap-Lightning bolt trap EL6-Lightning bolt trap: CR6; magic device; touch trigger; automatic reset; spell effect (lightning bolt,10th level wizard, 10D6 electricity, REF save DC 14 half damage); search DC 28; disabledevice DC28.61.DM reads:The15 ft wide passageway is dimly lit and leads north and south.  The cavernouswalls drip with moisture.  Wild sounds echo up ahead from the north end ofthe path.62.DM reads:This area is well lit, showing a pathway to the west and to the south.  Feral sounds echoup from a staircase that leads downward further into the bowels of this dungeon. AREA - S63.DM reads:This 35 ft by 35 ft chamber is unlit.  Demonic sounds echo throughout this area apparently coming somewhere from an easterly direction. 64.DM reads:In a 20 ft by 30 ft chamber of this dungeon a demonic (or is it draconic) creature has preparedItself for battle and yells out what sounds like a warning in a strange dialect.If any PCs have draconic for a language, they understand that what was said was, “We havehunters in our midst.  Prepare yourselves!”Creature: (1)Abishai, blue (baatezu) EL8 -Abishai (red, green, white, blue, and black) CR8: Med outsider; HD 8d8+24 (65 hp); init +7; AC 2165.As PCs exit area 63, two abishias lie in wait for intruders.  PCs are require to make spot checksDC 14 or be flatfooted when battle begins.Creature: (2) Abishai, blue (baatezu) EL10-Abishai (red, green, white, blue, and black) CR8: Med outsider; HD 8d8+24 (65 hp); init +7; AC 2166.DM reads:This 50 ft by 35 ft chamber is unlit.  Demonic sounds echo throughout this area apparently coming somewhere from an unknown direction.Detect magic or a search check DC 25 (rogue only), finds a cavernous wall created bymirage arcana (the east wall).  To bring down the effect of the spell, the wall must be struckor a dispel magic spell must be cast.67.DM reads:You enter a huge 65 ft by 55 ft chamber and the only features are three creatures, two of the humanoid draconic demons, and one purple worm slinking its way toward the party to attack.  The two demons take to the air taking full advantage of the 40 ft ceiling.                 Creature: Abishai, blue (baatezu) (2) and (1) purple worm EL13 -Abishai (red, green, white, blue, and black) CR8: Med outsider; HD 8d8+24 (65 hp); init +7; AC 21Purple Worm, Gargantuan Beast, CR12; HD 16d10+112 (200 hp); Init -2; SPD 20 ft, burrow 20 ft; AC 19 (-4 size, - 2 dex, +15 natural)DM reads:You notice two iron doors obstruct entrance to chambers or rooms at the north and south walls.Open lock DC 25 two open either door.67a.Two ogres occupy this chamber.  Two bed pads of animal skins lie on the stone floor.Three crates are scattered about the eastern side of the chamber.  The ogres areEnraged at the intrusion and attack no questions asked.Creature: (2) Ogre barbarians  EL9-Ogre, Lg giant, Bbn4: CR 7; HD 4d8+12 + 4d12+12; hp 81; Init +3 (+3 Dex); Spd 40 ft.; AC 22 (+3 Dex, -1 Size, +5Natural, +5 Chain mail)Treasure: all three crates contain edible food; dried meat, flour, and dried fruit and nuts (10 gp).67b. An ogre mage shacks up here enjoying the protection of the cavern’s inhabitants. Creature: (1) Ogre mage EL11-Ogre mage, Lg Giant, Sor3: CR 11; Size L (10 ft., 5 in. tall); HD 5d8+20 + 3d4+12; hp 61; Init +6 (+2 Dex, +4 Improved initiative); Spd 30 ft.; AC 18 (+2 Dex, -1 Size, +5 Natural, +2 Ring of protectionl)68.The abode of a cloaker littered with the remains of a few victims.Creature: (1) Cloaker EL-Cloaker, Lg Aberration, CR 5; HD 6d8+18 (45 hp); init +7 (+3 dex, +4 improved initiative); SPD 10ft, fly 40ft; AC 19 (-1 size, +3 dex, +7 natural)Treasure: 2 large  steel  shields, large  wooden  shield, studded  leather  armor,  greataxe , Bloodied  Onyx  (500  gp), 53 gp.  The treasure is what is left of the cloakers last victims.69.An indention of the cavernous wall becomes a storage place for a trapped chest.Trap-Chain lightning (chest) EL7-Chain lightning trap:CR7 magic device; touch trigger (alarm); automatic reset;spell effect (chain lightning,11th level wizard, 11D6 electricity to target nearest triggerPoint plus 5D6 electricity to each of up to 11 secondary targets, REF save DC 19For half damage); search DC 31; disable device DC31.Treasure: 200 gp, 3  blue sapphires (1000 gp each)70.DM reads:The room is lit by light coming in through a huge hole in the ceiling 40 ft above.  The natural chimney is roughly 15 ft in diameter.  The sound of beating wings echoes throughout the chamber with no source in site.  Near the east wall is three holes in the ground and a picture ofan arrow above each.  At the south wall is a treasure the size of a wyrmling’s horde but still temptingto the sight.  However, a larger horde more appropriate for a dragon spoken of as a legend lies ina chamber in the northern wall.  Paramount among the horde is the three arrows of legend shot by Kelvin Shursite.Wolvertain is hiding in the chimney ready to pounce when the moment is right.  If the PCs move towards his horde in the chamber he will address them before attacking.  If the PCs move towardthe lesser horde, he attacks without warning after the PCs disarm or take damage from thelightning bolt trap protecting the loot.  Trap- Chain lightning (chest) trap EL7-Chain lightning trap: CR7;magic device; location trigger; automatic reset; switch bypass;spell effect (chain lightning,11th level wizard, 11D6 electricity to target nearest triggerPoint plus 5D6 electricity to each of up to 11 secondary targets, REF save DC 19For half damage); search DC 31; disable device DC31.If more than one PC stands where a trap marker is those PCs take full damage fromthe lightning.  PCs in area not standing on a trap marker take 5D6 electricity damage.The three holes are the bypass switch.  If a PC places the three arrows in the holes,The PCs hear three heavy clicks and the trap is disabled as designed.At any rate, when Wolvertain attacks he uses all of his natural attacks first when in rangeof his enemies.If the PCs approach Wolvertain’s horde the DM reads:A growling, old voice calls out to the party, “So, you’ve come for the dragon slayer’s arrows.Are they worth your life?  Go ahead and take them for you will not leave here with themor anything else.  You fragile, pathetic creatures are obviously not from Sebria for the peopleof that city know better than to enter my lair without tribute.  Your lives are forfeit and mine to take.”The last dialogue sounded as if it came from behind you!  Wolvertain attacks.Creature: Wolvertain, Blue Dragon, EL-Wolvertain, Adult fiendish blue dragon: CR 15; Huge Dragon (Earth); HD 22d12+110; hp 253; Init +4; Spd 40 ft, fly 150 ft (poor), burrow 20 ft; AC 28 (-2 size, +20 natural)Treasure:Lesser horde-250 pp, 850 gp, 8000 sp, 10 cp, 20 blue quartz (10 gp each), 20 zircons (50 gp each).Wolvertains horde- 3 greater dragon slaying arrows, potion  of  protection  from  elements  (sonic)  (750  gp), ring  of  protection  +3  (18,000  gp), ring  of  the  ram  (25  charges)  (4,300  gp), wands: Bull's  Strength  (caster level 3, 23  charges)  (2,070  gp), Cure  Critical  Wounds  (caster level 7, 15  charges)  (6,300  gp), 200 pp, 800 gp, 1000 sp, 4000 cp, 50 blue quartz (10 gp each),80 blue sapphires (1000 gp each), 25 blue diamonds (5000 gp each).Chapter 13SEBRIA CITYAREA - USebria appears to be the largest city in the realm.  Its economy suggests that it is a small citybut the population is small in comparison.  In this realm the mortality rate is high, so the economy of each town depends on a benefactor/beneficiary system.  When people die, they leave their wealth to someone else to keep the monetary goods in the comunity.Sebria’s walls reach up 50 ft high and the city has two sets of double iron doors secured fromthe inside.  One set of doors faces the east and one faces the west.  All sides and entrancesare guarded heavily.71.Upon reaching the city, the guards in watchtowers request the identity of all who wish to gainentrance.  Those who fail to identify themselves to the guards’ satisfaction are refused entry.Archers (30) -Male elf fighter, level 8, hp 48, composite longbow - ranged +10/+5 (1D8/18-20 x2), AC +17 (+4 dex, +3 studded leather).72.This is the only city that does not require the surrender of weapons from their guests.  With amilitary facility so close by (the destroyed Cordyan), they have become accustomed toguests and residents alike carrying their armaments though all must keep their weoponsput away.DM reads:  To the immediate left and right upon entering the city, are two round buildings.  Military personnelonly are allowed here according to the “NO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL PAST THIS POINT”sign by the doors on each building.  You also see the Quick Silver pub and inn to the left andMage Counsel University to the right further on up the coble stone road.72a & 72b.DM reads:As you enter either of the round buildings are the military barracks.  Inside is 10 livingquarters.  The living quarters are the same in most ways.  All rooms have 5 bunk beds 2bunks each, a personal effects chest per bunk, a shower, 5 toilets (holes in the groundwith a seat that has a hole in it), and 5 sinks (and no privacy).The troops like the little bit of privacy they do get so if the PCs are caughtsnooping around, then there is a 50% chance a battle will start right there in the roomwith 15 troops.  Two troops will lock the door so nobody can get in or out. A pick lockscheck (DC 20) will open the door. MILITARY TROOPS (15) - Male human fighter, level 8, HP 75, MWK long sword (+2) - melee +7 (1d8+3), AC 17 (+2 DEX, +5 mithral chain).72c.DM reads:This place is clean and nicely run.  Even the bartender is dressed well.  The barmaidsare very beautiful and made up.  This establishment has 9 large tables and 5 of themare occupied.  Most of the patrons are quiet and don’t really want to be bothered whilethey are eating.  They look like the important sort and their conversation, if any, is goodfor any adventurer that would like to take a good snooze.  There is a door behind thebar and six rooms to rent. Human bar patrons (20) -1-3. Male human aristocrat, level 3, HP 8, dagger- melee +3 (1d4+2), AC +11        (+1 DEX)4-7. Female human aristocrat, level 4, HP 10, dagger- melee +4 (1d4+2), AC +10        (+0 DEX)8-9. Male human warrior, level 5, HP 80, great sword- melee +3 (1d4+2), AC +14        (+1 DEX, +3 studded leather)10-14. Female human Expert, level 4, HP 10, dagger- melee +4 (1d4+2), AC +10           (+0 DEX)15.  Male human fighter, level 4, HP 34, long sword- melee +7 (1d8+3), AC 14      (+1 DEX, + 3 studded leather). 16.  Male human fighter, level 7, HP 66, Great axe- melee +9/+4 (1D12+2), AC 17       (+3 DEX, +4 scale mail).17-20. Female human commoner (bar wenches), level 6, HP 21, dagger- melee+4        (1d4+1), AC +14 (+4 DEX).72d.DM reads:The main foyer area from the entrance is clear of obstacles.  Mages and lore masterswalk the halls when not giving lectures.  There is a large reference library to the southend of the university and study desks to the left and right of the main walk way.There is a lecture room in the east and west wing of this building.                There are 3D6 student mages at the study desks or in the lecture rooms at any time.There are also 3D4 mages or lore masters in the building at any time.  The books in the library cannot be checked out to leave the school.  The university closes its doors at dusk.Follow any rules provided by DMG on studying or research benefits for the PCs.2D6 human wizard students                  human Wiz1: CR 1; Size M (5 ft., 3 in. tall); HD 1d4+2; hp 6; Init +2; Spd 30 ft.; AC 12;Attack +0 melee, or +2 ranged; SV Fort +2, Ref +2, Will +1; AL NG; Str 11, Dex 15, Con 14, Int 13, Wis 9, Cha 4.Possessions: 900 gp in gear.Wizard Spells Known (3/2): 0th -- Arcane Mark, Dancing Lights, Daze, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Disrupt Undead, Flare, Ghost Sound, Light, Mage Hand, Mending, Open/Close, Prestidigitation, Ray of Frost, Read Magic, Resistance. 1st -- Erase, Identify, Magic Missile, Sleep.1D6 elf wizard studentsElf  Adp1/Wiz2: CR 2; Size M (5 ft., 0 in. tall); HD 1d6-4 + 2d4-8; hp 4; Init +2; Spd 30 ft.; AC 12; Attack +2 melee, or +3 ranged; SV Fort -4, Ref +2, Will +7; AL NE; Str 12, Dex 14, Con 3, Int 15, Wis 15, Cha 10.Possessions: 2,500 gp in gear.Adept Spells Per Day: 3/2.Wizard Spells Known (4/3): 0th -- Arcane Mark, Dancing Lights, Daze, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Disrupt Undead, Flare, Ghost Sound, Light, Mage Hand, Mending, Open/Close, Prestidigitation, Ray of Frost, Read Magic, Resistance. 1st -- Burning Hands, Charm Person, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Shocking Grasp, Summon Monster3D4 Mages or Lore mastersmale human Exp10/Wiz5: CR 14; Size M (5 ft., 2 in. tall); HD 10d6+10 + 5d4+5; hp 64; Init +2; Spd 30 ft.; AC 12; Attack +9/+4 melee, or +11/+6 ranged; SV Fort +5, Ref +6, Will +12; AL N; Str 11, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 18, Wis 12, Cha 10.Possessions: 59,000 gp in gear.Wizard Spells Known (4/4/3/2): 0th -- Arcane Mark, Dancing Lights, Daze, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Disrupt Undead, Flare, Ghost Sound, Light, Mage Hand, Mending, Open/Close, Prestidigitation, Ray of Frost, Read Magic, Resistance. 1st -- Charm Person, Feather Fall, Identify, Magic Missile, Ray of Enfeeblement, Silent Image, Sleep. 2nd -- Knock, Mirror Image, Summon Monster II. 3rd -- Fireball, Slow.male elf (high) Wiz10/Exp9: CR 18; Size M (4 ft., 11 in. tall); HD 10d4+30 + 9d6+27; hp 115; Init +6; Spd 30 ft.; AC 16; Attack +12/+7/+2 melee, or +17/+12/+7 ranged; SV Fort +9, Ref +12, Will +16; AL NG; Str 12, Dex 22, Con 16, Int 20, Wis 13, Cha 15.Possessions: 170,000 gp in gear.Wizard Spells Known (4/6/5/4/4/3): 0th -- Arcane Mark, Dancing Lights, Daze, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Disrupt Undead, Flare, Ghost Sound, Light, Mage Hand, Mending, Open/Close, Prestidigitation, Ray of Frost, Read Magic, Resistance. 1st -- Charm Person, Detect Secret Doors, Identify, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Obscuring Mist, Shield, Sleep, Summon Monster I, True Strike. 2nd -- Blur, Bull's Strength, Invisibility, Knock, Mirror Image, Summon Monster II, Tasha's Hideous Laughter, Web. 3rd -- Dispel Magic, Gust of Wind, Haste, Hold Person, Lightning Bolt, Suggestion. 4th -- Charm Monster, Dimension Door, Improved Invisibility, Polymorph Other, Wall of Ice. 5th -- Lesser Planar Binding, Transmute Rock to Mud, Wall of Stone.If any PC wizards or lore masters wish to peruse the library’s selection or are searching fora spell book, have the player make a search check DC 18 to find the “Faux Book of Magic”.If the book is found and examined (opened), read the following:The pages of the book have been cut out to form a compartment for concealed storage.  In the squarecompartment, there is a amulet with two dragons facing each other both holding a sapphire stone in the middle of the piece.  The amulet is made mostly of platinum.The item described can be found in the back of the book listed as an Arcanicom Amulet.This item works as described in the DMG under the ring of wizardry IV listing plus it is enchanted withfox’s cunning and eagle’s splendor granting a +4 enhancement bonus to the wearer’s INT and CHA.73. Commoner housing-DM reads:As you enter the wedge shaped  building to the east of the Tumble Inn Pub, you see a floorwith smooth cut squares.  The support beams are little more than 12 in. by 12 in.pylons fastened to the wooden roof.  The residences are small apartment sizedhouses linked together.  There is very little ornamentation or luxury in this area.74. noble housing-DM reads:When you enter the wedge shaped enclosure to the southt of the commoner’s residences,you see a beautifully tiled floor and carved support beams.  Along the walls are the entrancesto the incredibly ornate and large apartments the upper crust calls home.The houses here are much larger and nicer looking than lower class residence.  Theyare also better guarded as well.  Archers on the all walls have the bonus job of authorizingentrance to any who do not live there.  All players who wish to gain entrance here musthave a written invitation or be able to sneak around extremely well.75. The Dragon’s Bane Potion and Jewelry shop-Large and complex operation that sells fine and magic jewelry plus all manner of potions.  AllItems here are 15, 000 gp or less to buy.  A door in the back of the store leads to the owners residence.76. Realm’s Warrior shop-Run by the grandson of Edgar Magernot, this store specializes in making armor fromhide, dragon scales, and different metals.  He is well trained in the art of bow and arrowcrafting.  If asked and paid well he can make other items if you provide any special materials needed (up to the DM what items and at what price).</blockquote>

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