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CHAPTER 6 I AGAINST THE GIANTS

hunt and devour troglodytes or ores, but their main
holes lead down to an even larger area where a number
These reptiles occasionally dart forth on forays to
In the northern end of the cavern complex, two sink-
four young use the statistics for giant lizards.
23. CAVERN OF THE CARRION CRAWLERS
speed, and darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. Their
that they have a climbing speed of 30 feet, no swimming
in a small pond.
The adults use the statistics for giant crocodiles, except
time, comes out about three miles below the stronghold
nean lizards have chosen this spot to raise their young.
downstream, along a route that is underwater the whole
A mated pair of exceptionally old and large subterra-
stream that flows through area 23. Anyone who travels
21. LIZARDS' LAIR
This outlet slants upward, providing access to the
The opening is finished stone, obviously constructed.
agely attacked.
large enough for a Medium humanoid to pass through,
any other creature that touches one of them will be sav-
The pool is 14 feet deep, and at the bottom is an outlet
gems are regarded as holy things by the troglodytes, and
wall to the west.
seven worth 50 gp each and two 10 gp ones. These
several spouting springs that come through holes in the
gp each. Nine of the other troglodytes have single gems,
dwell in it. It is an emergency water supply fed from
Treasure. The tribe's leader has four gems worth 100
and wholesome to drink, and only a few albino tadpoles
until they can escape.
filled with a deep pool of water. This dark liquid is cool
19 and the lizards at area 21, they are trying to make do
The well-like chamber at the end of the broad corridor is
statistics). Trapped as they are between the ores in area
22. PARTIALLY CLEARED PASSAGE TO CISTERN
adult troglodytes and fourteen young (use the kobold
the cavern complex. The group includes twenty-three
when more substantial fare is unavailable.
A tribe of troglodytes dwells in the central portion of
ferent types of fungus. The lizards feed on the fungus
20. TROGLODYTE CAVERN
of treasure or anything of interest aside from many dif-
caverns wander off into the darkness, and are barren
cp, 23 sp, and 45 gp.
the eastern edge of their lair. Those unmapped lower
Treasure. The ores' scavenged loot amounts to 119
own, the entrance to which is through the sinkhole on
the others if they spot trouble.
hunting ground is the series of caves beneath their
joining areas. These ores will flee into area 19 to warn
act as lookouts in case of incursion from any of the ad-
tions (marked G on the map) whose main function is to
Guard Posts. The ores have guards at several loca-
against bugbears or giants.
ately if the characters mention the possibility of fighting
in a non-hostile manner, they become agreeable immedi-
tures in exchange for water. If the ores are approached
troglodytes (see area 20) and trade food to these crea-
The rebel ores have an uneasy truce with the nearby
the cavern.
through the sinkhole along the southwest edge of
by fungus they find in a subterranean cave accessed
crossbows. They obtain food from raids, supplemented
ious cast-off weapons, as well as seven highly prized
giants, are armed with clubs, axes, daggers, and var-
The ores, making ready for a rebellion against the
moners, for whom the place is a sanctuary.
including two orogs, twenty-six ores, and fifty ore com-
is now inhabited by seventy-eight escaped ore slaves,
caves and caverns. The southern part of this network
hold stumbled upon an enormous expanse of natural
In their excavations, the ancient builders of the strong-
19. NATURAL CAVERN
blocked by tons of stone blocks and rubble.
nasty things. After about 40 feet, the way is completely
traces of disgusting murals and bas-relief depictions of
The visible walls of the corridor leading south bear faint
18. BURIED VESTRY
rewarded with a 1,000 gp gem that appears on the altar.
dergoes the ordeal and succeeds on the saving throw is
has appeared on the altar. Any other character who un-
does not go mad discovers that a ring of mind shielding
Treasure. The first character who views the wall and