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7. GUEST CAVERN south wall of this alcove. Hung behind it, spread out
A torch-lit place adorned with tape tries. against the rough wall, is a white dragon hide. Before
able chamber has skins and hides coveri ~ the throne on the floor is the skin of a huge polar bear.
and a bed heaped with soft pelts. Furnis 1- _s Three ivory stools are off to one side of the throne; these
a chest, a bag, a table, two chairs. and a m.tll are the seats of the jarl's lieutenants.
net. The cloud giant who is the currem Que: Treasure. The gems that decorate the throne consist
agreed to join the jar! as his chief hench~a . of sixty worth 50 gp each, fifteen worth 100 gp each,
Treasure. The chest holds 2,200 gp. and e three of 500 gp value, and one 1,000 gp gem.
giant wears a silver belt set with ivorv and r:ems
(worth 600 gp). - - 13. GUARD AREA
One frost giant guard stationed in the far southern
8. PRISON CAVERN end of this chamber looks east and west at varying
Torches light the place dimly. A female storm giant i times. He has two rocks. If an intruder is seen, he will
chained on the north wall with huge manacle at her sound a large gong on the north wall (possibly with a
wrists and ankles. A fur rug in the middle of the place thrown rock).
bears a table and two chairs. Upon the table are heaps
14. KITCHEN
of food on six golden platters and in three silver bowls.
Two fire giant servants (use the hill giant statistics, plus
Two huge flagons of ivory set with gems have been filled
immunity to fire damage) and four ogres labor in the
with fine wine; the scents from the food and the wine fill
the chamber. kitchen, roasting a horse over the natural firepit and oth-
erwise readying the jarl's food. Various foodstuffs, fur-
These refreshments have been set out to tantalize the
niture, and utensils are scattered about in all the nooks
giant into submitting to the jarl's will and becoming his
that lead away from the firepit. Amid heaps of foodstuffs
leman, but she has not been won over- quite the oppo-
to the north are four human captives (commoners) in a
site is true. Being subjected to this durance vile makes
cage, being saved for a feast. They can warn the charac-
her a friend to any who rescue her, although she de-
ters about what lies in areas 15, 16, and 17.
spises evil. Thus, the presence of evil characters in the
party will cause her to fulfill her obligation as quickly
15. WEAPONS CAVE
as possible and depart. By contrast, she might strike
Herein are stored sixty-two throwing rocks, eight
up a long-term friendship with a party of good-aligned
shields, fifteen spears, five clubs, and five helmets, all
characters.
of frost giant size. The cave also holds six battleaxes
Treasure. The platters are worth 500 gp each, the
(which the giants can hurl) and a well-made chain shirt
bowls 50 gp apiece, and the flagons have a value of
of giant size.
100 gp each.
16. COMMON QUARTERS CAVERNS
9. SERVANTS' QUARTERS CAVERN
Currently one frost giant, two frost giant servants (use
Eight ogres dwell here. Each has its own pile of hides
the hill giant statistics, plus immunity to cold damage),
and rags for sleeping, a wooden box for goods, a peg to
and three young frost giants (use the ogre statistics,
hang outer garments, and a bag. The ogres serve the jar!
plus immunity to cold damage) call this place home. If
willingly and fight fiercely.
the frost giant is killed, the others weepily surrender,
Treasure. Each ogre has ldlOO sp, ldlOO ep, and
not fighting thereafter unless they are attacked.
ldlOO gp in its box or its bag.
In addition to the giants, the room holds piles of skins
10. ANTECAVERN and hides, a few stools, eleven large boxes, five chests,
A frost giant guard is alert inside this oblong cavern and many pegs (currently with fourteen capes and nine
at all times. He has a greataxe and one throwing rock. bags hanging from them).
He shouts to alert the guards to the south if intruders Treasure. Under the ninth box moved by the charac-
enter the area. ters is a hole in the floor that contains 3,500 gp.
17. KENNEL CAVE
11. GREAT CAVERN OF THEjARL
The jarl's hunting pack- four huge polar bears with 65
This is where all the special functions and feasts hosted
hit points each- lairs here.
by the jar! take place. Various tables and benches line
Treasure. Each bear wears a gem-studded collar
the east and west walls, pushed out of the way for now
worth 200 gp.
until they are needed. Caged fire beetles dimly illumi-
nate the place, which appears to be deserted.
CAVERNS OF THE CARLS (AREAS 18 AND 19)
Guard Posts. The ledges marked A and B are more
Two large caverns provide quarters for the frost giant
than 30 feet above the floor and hidden in dark shadow.
gentry. Each inhabitant has a cot, a chest, a chair or
Each of the ledges holds a watchful frost giant with a
a stool, and several hides and skins for bedding. The
supply of six rocks to throw.
whole area is lit by torches and a few fire beetles, with
many pegs holding cloaks, capes, and bags along the
12. AUDIENCE ALCOVE AND THRONE DAIS
A stone outcrop partially encloses an area in the south walls. Three huge lockers, three hampers, and six ward-
of the jarl's cavern. A enormous ivory and bone throne, robes make up the rest of the furnishings. The giants,
decorated with skulls, silver, and gems, rests near the some of them warriors and some of them servants, are
CHAPTER 6 I AGAINST THE GIANTS