Referee Notes
Atmospherics
● Illumination: Military buildings are fitted with torch sconces &
arrow slits. Residential buildings are fitted with candle sconces &
leadlight windows.
● Temperatures: Most buildings have access to a fireplace, which
keeps the interiors relatively temperate. However, unmanned
areas do not benefit from this.
Security, well organised
● Patrol: A patrol of guards makes an irregular round of the wall
walk.
● Sentries: The sentries atop the gatehouse towers are alert.
● Communication: A guard commander checks in with both the
sentries & wall patrols every half-hour to hour.
● Eyes everywhere: It is very unlikely that persons can enter or
leave without being seen, unless magic is used.
● Crimes: If a person is caught in a criminal act, the alarm will be
sounded instantly via one of the many bells around the Keep. If
met with resistance, the guard will not hesitate to use force (even
killing if necessary).
Offenders will be locked in the dungeons under the Keep &
punished for their crimes.
● (Optional) Magic alarm: Magic mouth spells may be placed
within key areas to shout “ALARM” whenever an invisible creature
trespasses within 10’ or so.
Defence, well organised
● During wartime: Civilians will arm themselves & supplement the
guards manning the walls, while non-combatants will bring
ammunition, food, & water to the walls, as well as tend the
wounded.
War machines, ballista & catapult
● Ballista: Requires 2 operators. THAC0 19. 2d6 + 2 damage, missile
160’/320’/480’, reload*, slow, two-handed. (12 missiles per
machine)
* 3 rounds to reload.
● Catapult: Requires 2 operators. THAC0 20. Special damage*,
missile –‘/240’/480’, reload**, slow, two-handed. (6 shots per
machine).
* The damage dealt by the catapult is dependent on its
target. A catapult fired at a close group deals 1d6
damage multiplied by the number of individuals in said
group. A catapult fired at a single large target deals 6d6
damage.
* * 7 rounds to reload.
Townspeople, law-abiding & honest
● Dislike: Boorishness & ill manners.
● Reaction to crime: Citizens will try to prevent the escape of any
lawbreakers (without sacrificing their lives) until the guard arrives in
1d2 turns.
Gaining Reputation
● Goodly deeds: Selflessly perform heroic act that benefits the
denizens of the Keep, such as freeing prisoners in the Caves of
Chaos.
● Riches & renown: Return from adventuring with an exceptional
trophy, such as a magic weapon or monster’s head.
Contribute an item or gold of value equal to or over 1,000 gold
pieces to the Keep
● Castellan’s recognition: Upon gaining a favourable reputation,
the castellan will invite the adventurers to a feast & revel in the
inner bailey. While there, the adventurers will be watched closely
& carefully questioned.
If the castellan likes the group, & his assistants agree, he will ask
them to perform a special mission. Groups sent on a mission will be
blessed & given up to 100 gold pieces each up front. If they
succeed, they will be given passes to the inner bailey & can ask
the castellan for aid if there is a major foe to overcome.
The castellan’s aide comes in the form of retainers. A minimum of
a corporal & 3 archers in plate armour, or a maximum of one
sergeant, a corporal, & 12 men-at-arms. On the other hand, if the
adventurers are rude or behave badly, the castellan will simply
retire early, ending the revel, & the party will never be aided or
invited back into the inner bailey.
Criminality within the presence of the castellan will result in the
guards immediately turning hostile with intent to kill.
Rumours
● What players know: You may give one rumour (at random, using
1d20) to each player as starting information.
● What townspeople know: Rumours may be keyed to persons in
the Keep. For example, talking with the Taverner may reveal either
rumour #18 or #19, & he will give the true rumour if his reaction to
the player is favourable.
● False rumours: Not all rumours are true. False rumours are noted
by an ‘F’ after the number.
1d20
1. A merchant, imprisoned in the caves, will reward his rescuers.
2.F A powerful magic-user will rain spells on cave-invaders.
3. Tribes of different creatures live in different caves.
4. An ogre sometimes helps the cave dwellers.
5. A magic wand was lost in the caves’ area.
6.F All of the cave entrances are trapped.
7. If you get lost, beware of the eater of men!
8. Altars are very dangerous.
9.F A fair maiden is imprisoned within the caves.
10.F “Bree-yark” is goblin-language for “we surrender”!
11. Beware of treachery from within the party.
12. The big dog-men live very high in the caves.
13. There are hordes of tiny dog-men in the lower caves.
14.F Piles of magic armour are hoarded in the southern caves.
15.F The bugbears in the caves are afraid of dwarves!
16. Lizard-men live in the marshes.
17. An elf once disappeared across the marshes.
18. Beware the mad hermit of the north lands.
19.F Nobody ahs ever returned from an expedition to the caves.
20. There is more than one tribe of orcs within the caves.
 1. Main Gate
Gatehouse, 20’ high
Stone brick (great blocks of the hardest granite). Flanked by
towers (area 2). Defensible (arrow slits & battlements). Drawbridge
(covering portcullis).
● Drawbridge: Usually raised. Bridges crevice when lowered. 2
men-at-arms appear when drawbridge lowered.
2 Men-at-arms, plate armour & pole arms
In uniform (blue tabard). Escorts (will take persons through the inner
gatehouse to the outer bailey).
● Gatehouse guards: Require persons sheathe weapons before
entering the Keep.

● Portcullis: Portcullis grants access to inner-gatehouse.

Man-at-arms
AC 3, HP 5, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 20, MV 90’ (30’),
● Inner-gatehouse: 10’ high x 10’ wide. Fitted with arrow slits & SV NH, ML 6, AL A XP 5
murder holes.
● Equipment: Plate armour, pole arm.

Deep crevice, 15’ deep x 15’ wide

Dry moat (surrounds Keep). Steep embankments (slick with mud). Note: The great blocks of granite which make up the gatehouse
are evident throughout the Keep.

2. Tower
Watch-tower, 30’ high 6 Men-at-arms, chainmail & missile weapon
Flanking gatehouse (one tower either side). Defensible (arrow slits In uniform (blue tabard). Keep guards (enforce law).
& battlements). 4 men-at-arms atop roof (aiming crossbows at
road). 2nd floor, barracks
● Men-at-arms: Sentries with crossbows cocked & ready to fire Identical to 1st floor.
should anyone display aggression toward the Keep. They keep a
shield nearby should they need to engage in melee combat.
3rd floor, storage
4 Men-at-arms, chainmail & crossbow Heavy layer of dust (footprints on floor). Barrels, boxes & supplies
(stacked neatly).
In uniform (blue tabard). Watchmen (keep a keen eye over the
road). ● Barrels, boxes & supplies: This room keeps a variety of supplies for
warfare, including:
1st floor, barracks ○ Arrows & bolts for marksmen.
○ Spears for soldiers.
Sleeping pallets (topped with furs & blankets). Clothing pegs (hung ○ Large rocks for catapults or toppling over the wall.
with civilian clothes). Wooden table & stools (sticky & stained). Half- ○ Barrels of oil for heating up & pouring over the wall or
a-dozen guards (only 2 in uniform). down the murder holes in the inner gatehouse.

● Resting guards: 2 of 6 guards are on duty. The other 4 must spend

a full turn (10 minutes) to equip themselves. 2 of the 4 resting guards
Man-at-arms
AC 5, HP 4, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 20, MV 90’ (30’),
will equip themselves with long bows instead of crossbows.
SV NH, ML 6, AL L, XP 5
Unequipped men-at-arms are as normal humans with 4 HP.
● Equipment: Chainmail, crossbow or long bow, dagger, sword,
1d6 copper pieces, 1d4 silver pieces.
 3. Entry Yard
Narrow courtyard
Pavestones (eroded in areas of heavy traffic). Wall walk (20’ high;
irregular guard patrol). Corporal of the watch & guard (acting
important & providing escort). Scribe & guard (taking dictation &
providing escort).
● Corporal of the watch: Approaches anyone travelling with large
items (i.e., wagon) & offers to store them in the common
warehouse (area 5).
● Scribe: Approaches new visitors to record their name in a ledger.
● Stabling mounts: Lackeys from the common stable (area 4) will
approach anyone with an animal & offer to stable their mounts in
area 4.
Corporal of the Watch, plate armour
In superior uniform (blue tabard & white cape). Generally
unpleasant (grouchy & abrasive). Fan of heroics (admires out-
spoken, brave fighters). Shallow (easily taken in by a pretty girl).
Scribe, in robes
Learned (literacy is a skill of the highly intelligent). Curious (asks
probing questions & reports to the castellan).
4. Common Stable
Long building, barn-door entrance
Barnyard smell (animals, hay, & manure). Defensible (parapet
along roof & archery slits in gate-side wall). Variety of horses (draft
horses, riding horses, & mules). Ostlers tending the animals
(shovelling manure, filling troughs,).
1d4 + 4 Lackeys, carrying farm tools
Common peasantry (don’t want no trouble, m’lord).
2d8 Draft horses, chewing hay
Large & muscular (shoulder as tall as a man). Wide hooves with
ankle fringes (as a clydesdale).
2d8 Riding horses, pacing
Lean & sinewy (every vein & muscle fibre visible). Short, shiny hair
(as an arab).
1d6 Mules, whipping tail
Short & stocky (ribcage like an ale cask). Dead eyed & goofy
(honks as soon as it gets the chance). Stubborn & unsociable
(scratch its forehead for a slight reprieve).
2 Men-at-arms, plate armour & pole arms
In uniform (blue tabard). Personal guards (escort the corporal &
scribe).
Corporal of the Watch, fighter 2
AC 2, HP 15, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 19, MV 60’
(20’), SV F2, ML 6, AL L, XP 25
● Equipment: Plate armour, shield, +1 magic sword, dagger,
key to area 5 (warehouse).
Scribe
AC 9, HP 1/2, Att 1 x weapon (1d6 or by weapon), THAC0 20,
MV 120’ (40’), SV NH, ML 6, AL L, XP 5
● Equipment: Administrative ledger, ink (vial), quill.
Man-at-arms
AC 3, HP 5, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 20, MV 90’ (30’),
SV NH, ML 6, AL A XP 5
● Equipment: Plate armour, pole arm.
Lackey
AC 9, HP 1/2, Att 1 x weapon (1d6 or by weapon), THAC0 20,
MV 120’ (40’), SV NH, ML 6, AL L, XP 5
● Equipment: Pitch fork or the like (as pole arm).
Draft Horse
AC 7, HD 3, Att None, THAC0 17, MV 90’ (30’), SV 2, ML 6, AL N,
XP 35
● Non-combatant: Will flee, if attacked.
● Carry loads: Up to 4,500 coins unencumbered; up to 9,000 at
half speed.
Riding Horse
AC 7, HD 2, Att 2 x hoof (1d4), THAC0 18, MV 240’ (80’), SV 1, ML
7, XP 20
● Carry loads: Up to 3,000 coins unencumbered; up to 6,000 at
half speed.
Mule
AC 7, HD 2, Att 1 x kick (1d4) or 1 x bite (1d4), THAC0 18, MV 120’
(40’), SV NH, ML 8, AL N, XP 20
● Tenacious: Can be taken underground.
● Defensive: May attack if threatened, but cannot be trained
to attack on command.
● Carry loads: Up to 2,000 coins unencumbered; up to 4,000 at
half speed.
 5. Common Warehouse
Spacious building, locked double-door ● Boxes full of arrows & bolts.

● Barrels full of food items, salt, as well as 2 tuns of wine.

Defensible (parapet along roof & archery slits in gate-side wall).
Wagons & carts (loaded with goods). Storage containers (stacked ● Bales of cloth.
neatly).
● Value: 100 gold pieces per wagonload of goods.
● Key carried by corporal of the watch.

6. Bailiff’s Tower
Watch-tower, 40’ high 4th floor, guard barracks
Flanking gatehouse (one tower either side). Defensible (arrow slits Sleeping pallets (topped with furs & blankets). Clothing pegs (hung
& battlements). with civilian clothes). Two long tables with benches (sticky &
stained). A dozen guards (at the ready).
1st floor, office
6 Men-at-arms, leather & pole arm
Wooden desks (covered in stationary & documents). Filing
cabinets (wooden shelves of pigeon holes). Bailiff & scribe In uniform (blue tabard). Personal guards (escort the bailiff &
(tending papers). scribe).

Bailiff, plate armour 6 Men-at-arms, chainmail & crossbow

In superior uniform (blue tabard & white cape). Impersonal In uniform (blue tabard). Personal guards (escort the bailiff &
(actions informed by law & bureaucracy). scribe).

Scribe, in robes Bailiff, fighter 3

AC 2, HP 22, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 19, MV 90’
Learned (literacy is a skill of the highly intelligent). Aloof (has work (30’), SV F3, ML 6, AL L, XP 35
to do).
● Equipment: +1 magic plate armour, +1 magic sword, 3d6
2nd floor, private quarters gold pieces.

Separated rooms (for bailiff & scribe respectively). Usual furnishings Scribe
(bed, chest, armoire, table, chairs, rug, etc).
AC 9, HP 1/2, Att 1 x weapon (1d6 or by weapon), THAC0 20,
MV 120’ (40’), SV NH, ML 6, AL L, XP 5
● Bailiff’s décor: Mounted on the wall of the bailiff’s room is a long
bow & a quiver of 20 arrows, 3 of which are +1 magic arrows.
● Equipment: Administrative ledger, ink (vial), quill, 2d6 silver
● Bailiff’s armoire contains a pair of old boots hiding 50 gold pieces pieces, 1d4 gold pieces.
within.
Man-at-arms
● Scribe’s desk has a ink-covered ink pot, which if cleaned reveals AC 6 or 5, HP 4, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 20, MV 90’
itself to be jeweled (100 gold pieces). (30’), SV NH, ML 6, AL A XP 5

3rd floor, storage area ● Equipment: Chainmail or leather armour & shield, crossbow &
sword or polearm & hand axe, 2d6 copper pieces, 1d6 silver
Heavy layer of dust (footprints on floor). Barrels, boxes & supplies pieces.
(stacked neatly).

● Barrels, boxes & supplies: This room keeps a variety of supplies for
warfare, including:
○ Bolts x180.
○ Large rocks x 1d12 x 4.
○ Barrels of oil for heating up & pouring over the wall or
down the murder holes in the inner gatehouse.

7. Private Apartments
Residential housing, 2 story
Up-market (handsome and well-made).

● Residents: These special quarters are available for well-to-do

families, rich merchants, guild masters, & the like.
 7a. Jeweler
Residential housing, 2 story
Up-market (handsome & well-made). 2 story east wing
(residential). 1 story west wing (mercantile). Jewel merchant & wife
(cleaning jewels). 2 security guards with dogs (making themselves
as apparent as possible).
● Locked iron box: Below counter. Contains 100 gold pieces, 200
platinum pieces.
Jewel merchant, shrewd negotiator
Foreign dress (curly-toed shoes & silk turban). Talented broker
(showers prospective clients in compliments).
● Business in the Keep: Awaiting return caravan to realm.
● Buys gems at 1d4 x 10 + 50% value.
● Sells gems at 1d4 x 10 + 100% value.
● Hidden treasure: Sewn into the merchant’s belt are 10 gems (100
gold pieces).
Merchant’s wife, seductive manipulator
Foreign dress (dressed in midriff revealing silks & beaded
headscarf). Modelling (wears buyable items).
7b. Priest
Residential housing, 2 story
Up-market (handsome & well-made). Well furnished (comfortable
& homey). Fireplace (always lit). Full pantry (lots of ale & wine).
Priest & 2 acolytes (being jolly).
● Hidden treasure: A small sack in the priest’s chair contains 30
each of platinum, gold, electrum, silver, & copier pieces, plus a
jewelled clasp (300 gold pieces). These are used as bribes for
subversion or to use to gain freedom if necessary.
Priest, plate mail & war hammer
Robust (pot-bellied & jiggly). Richly dressed (bloodstone-set gold
chain). Kindly (welcoming & an excellent listener). Missionary (will
attempt to convert, but will not press against the unwilling). Hates
evil (notably outspoken).
● Business in the Keep: Taking advantage of a stop-over at the
Keep to discuss theology with learned folk & convert others.
● Reputation: Keep denizens speak well of him.
● Caves of Chaos: If approached by a party of adventurers
seeking the Caves of Chaos, he will insist on accompanying them.
● Hidden agenda: The priest & his acolytes are chaotic & evil,
being in the Keep to spy & defeat those seeking to gain
experience by challenging the monsters in the Caves of Chaos.
Once in the Caves, the priest will use a cause light wounds or a
darkness spell as needed to hinder & harm adventurers. Betrayal
will always occur during a crucial encounter with monsters.
● Wears buyable items: Wears jewelled bracelet (600 gold pieces),
necklace (1,200 gold pieces), & earrings (300 gold pieces). Uses
seduction to help sell items.
2 Hired guards, Chainmail & swords
Serious men (eyeing browsers with hands on hilts).
2 Huge dogs, obeying the guards
Trained to kill (by guard’s command).
Jeweller & Wife
AC 9, HP 1/2, Att 1 x weapon (1d6 or by weapon), THAC0 20,
MV 120’ (40’), SV NH, ML 6, AL L, XP 5
● Equipment: iron box key, 3d6 silver pieces.
Guard, fighter 2
AC 4, HP 17 & 12, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 19, MV
90’ (30’), SV F2, ML 6, AL L, XP 25
● Equipment: Chainmail, shield, sword, dagger, 2d6 silver
pieces.
Huge Dog
AC 6, HP 12 & 11, Att 1 x bite (1d6), THAC0 17, MV 120’ (40’), SV
3, ML 9, AL N, XP 35, TT None
2 Acolytes, chainmail & mace
Robust (pot-bellied & jiggly). Richly dressed (gold chain). Youthful
(full of energy & ambition). Silent (do not speak).
● Vow of silence: Will not speak until they attain priestly standing.
Priest, cleric 3
AC 0, HP 18, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon) or 1 x spell (by spell),
THAC0 19, MV 60’ (20’), SV C3, ML 9, AL C, XP 50
● Spells: Cause light wounds, darkness.
● Equipment: +1 magic plate armour, +1 shield, +1 war hammer,
spell scroll of hold person & silence, bloodstone-set gold chain
(600 gold pieces), 4d6 silver pieces.
Acolyte, cleric 1
AC 4, HP 7, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 19, MV 90’ (30’),
SV C1, ML 9, AL C, XP 10
● Equipment: Chainmail, shield, mace, gold chain (100 gold
pieces), 2d6 silver pieces.
 8. Smithy & Armorer
Stone building, 20’ high 2nd floor, private quarters
Defensible (parapet along roof & archery slits in walls). Smith’s family’s quarters (should the Referee give the smith a
family).
1st floor, workshop
● Jar in bed chamber: Contains 27 electrum pieces.
Forge & bellows (emitting waves of heat). Smithing tools (tongs,
hammers, pokers). Finished works & works-in-progress (hanging on Smith, fighter 1
walls. Horseshoes, weapons & armour). Smith & 2 apprentices AC 7, HP 11, Att 1 x hammer (1d6), THAC0 19, MV 120’ (40’), SV
(manning the forge). F1, ML 6, AL L, XP 10

● Finished works: Hanging on the wall are ● Equipment: Leather apron (as leather armour), hammer, 2d4
○ Mace. gold pieces.
○ Man-sized chainmail.
○ Sword x2. Apprentice
○ Spear x11.
AC 9, HP 5, Att 1 x weapon (1d6 or by weapon), THAC0 20, MV
The apprentices will utilize these items if necessary. 120’ (40’), SV NH, ML 6, AL A, XP 5

● Equipment: 2d6 silver pieces.

Smith, leather apron & hammer
Skilled & knowledgeable (regarding construction & metallurgy).

2 Apprentice smiths, sweaty & sore

Common peasantry (don’t want no trouble, m’lord).

9. Provisioner
Low building, olde shoppe Provisioner, regular merchant
Shelves & tables of stock (ropes, blankets, rations, & other general Common peasantry (don’t want no trouble, m’lord).
goods). Desk (with receipt book, ink pot, & quill). Dividing wall
(separates mercantile area from residential area). Provisioner ● Buys items for 50% of their value.
(taking stock).
● Sells items for their listed value.
● Strongbox: Beneath the desk is a locked strongbox containing 30
● Family: The provisioner lived with his wife & two children.
copper pieces, 16 electrum pieces, & 30 copper pieces.

● For sale: For other items, check with the trader (area 10). Provisioner
AC 9, HP 3, Att 1 x weapon (1d6 or by weapon), THAC0 20, MV
○ Adventuring gear, all listed. 120’ (40’), SV NH, ML 6, AL A, XP 5
○ Arrows.
○ Bolts. ● Equipment: strongbox key, 1d6 gold pieces.
○ Daggers.
○ Shields, x 7.

10. Trader
Low building, olde shoppe 3 Traders, regular merchants
Shelves & tables of stock (ropes, blankets, rations, & other general Common peasantry (don’t want no trouble, m’lord). Family (1
goods). Desk (armour & weapons, salt & spices, & rarer goods). father, 2 sons).
Dividing wall (separates mercantile area from residential area). 3
traders (neatening items). ● Buys items for 50% of their value.

● For sale: For other items, check with the provisioner (area 9). ● Sells items for their listed value.

○ Armour. ● Quest: Values furs, & will buy them at the seller’s stated value.
○ Weapons.
○ Mounts. Traders
AC 9, HP 2, 3, 3, Att 1 x weapon (1d6 or by weapon), THAC0 20,
● Personal items: Within the private apartments can e found 3 sets MV 120’ (40’), SV NH, ML 6, AL A, XP 5
of leather armour, 3 shields, 3 pole arms, & 3 swords.
● Equipment: 2d6 gold pieces.
● Hidden treasure: Under the floorboards of the residential area is
a sack containing 1,100 silver pieces & 500 gold pieces.
 11. Loan Bank
Stone building, sign on door
Defensible (parapet along roof & archery slits in walls). Tables &
chairs (with ledgers, ink pots, & quills). Displayed items (rare &
expensive). Vault door (to cellar). Clerk, banker, & security guard
(tending counter, cleaning display items, & standing vigil).
● Sign on door reads “This establishment is under the direct
protection of the Keep, & its guards are always watching the
premises.”
● Displayed items: The following items are on full display
throughout the establishment, & are available for trade:
○ Carved ivory tusk (50 gold pieces).
○ Silver cup (20 gold pieces).
○ Crystal decanter (45 gold pieces – worth 10).
○ Jade ring (250 gold pieces – worth 400).
○ Dagger with jeweled scabbard (600 gold pieces).
○ Fur-trimmed cape (75 gold pieces).
○ Blank vellum book, x3 (20 gold pieces each).
○ Gold & silver belt (90 gold pieces).
○ Thieves’ tools (100 gold pieces – worth 35).
○ Iron box with secret lock (50 gold pieces).
● Acquire loan of at least 5 gold pieces with no security deposit
required, or above that amount with a security deposit of an item
worth at least twice the amount of the loan.
● Change money for gems (& vice versa) at a 10% fee.
● Store wealth free for the first month, after which point a 10% fee
is incurred.
Clerk, handling transactions
Impersonal (interested in business).
Banker, rich clothing & sword
Self-important (a powerful residents of the Keep & he knows it).
Security guard, plate armour & battle axe
Professional mercenary (not paid to talk to random people).
Cellar, strong room
Small vault (12 compartments).
● Locked & trapped compartments: Hidden poison needles within
each lock require the victim to make a +1 save versus poison or
suffer death.
● Compartment contents: The compartments hold the following
items, as dictated by their door number.
1. Empty.
2. 277 gold pieces, 1 gem (500 gold peices).
3. Gold altar service set (6,000 gold pieces).
4. Empty.
5. Sleeping gas trap: No save. Sleep for 3 turns.
Characters above 4th level save vs. poison to avoid the
effect.
6. 1,000 each platinum, gold, electrum, silver, & copper
pieces.
7. Adder trap: Inside this compartment are 4 poisonous
adders.
8. 3 gems (1,000 gold pieces each), 4 gems (500 gold
pieces each), 11 gems (100 gold pieces each), 25 gems
(50 gold peices each), 18 gems (10 gold pieces each).
9. Arrow trap: Automatically hits anyone in front of the
door – 4 arrows, each dealing 1d6 points of damage
(divide if more than one character in front of door).
10. Alabaster & gold statue (3,000 gold pieces) in a rare
wood & silk case (600 gold pieces).
11. Empty.
12. Sack of 58 platinum pieces & 91 electrum pieces.
Empty compartments indicate funds out on loan. Bold-faced
numbers are those belonging to the banker.
Banker, fighter 3
AC 9, HP 12, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 19, MV 120’
(40’), SV F3, ML 6, AL A, XP 35
● Equipment: Sword, 12 gold pieces, 6 platinum pieces.
Clerk, magic-user 2
AC 9, HP 5, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon) or 1 x spell, THAC0 19,
MV 120’ (40’), SV M3, AL A, XP 25
● Spells: Sleep, ventriloquism.
Security Guard
AC 3, HP 7, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 20, MV 90’
(30’), SV NH, ML 6, AL A, XP 5
● Equipment: Plate armour, battle axe, crossbow.
Adder Snake
AC 5, HP 5, Att 1 bite (1 HP + poison), THAC0 19, MV 90’ (30’), SV
1, AL N, XP 19
● Poison: +2 save versus poison or die.
 12. Watch Tower
Watch-tower, 45’ high
Defensible (arrow slits & battlements).
1st floor, captain’s quarters
Usual furnishings (bed, chest, armoire, table, chairs, rug, etc).
Captain of the watch (being authoritative).
● Personal items: Silver flagon & tankard (750 gold pieces).
Captain of the Watch, plate armour
In superior uniform (blue tabard & white cape). Domineering
(makes his authority known).
2nd floor, barracks
Sleeping pallets (topped with furs & blankets). Clothing pegs (hung
with civilian clothes). Wooden table & stools (sticky & stained). Half-
a-dozen guards (at the ready).
6 Men-at-arms, leather & pole arm
In uniform (blue tabard). Keep guards (enforce law).
3rd floor, barracks
Identical to 2nd floor, except for the inhabitants’ equipment.
6 Men-at-arms, chainmail & long bow
In uniform (blue tabard). Keep guards (enforce law).
13. Fountain Square
Central tone fountain, large & gushing
● Community space: On holidays, local farmers & tradesmen set
up small booths to sell their goods in this place.
14. Traveler’s Inn
Long, low structure, 18’ high
Numbered doors (“1”-“5” & “common”). Staircase (to small private
loft). Innkeeper & servants (being hospitable).
● Private rooms cost 1 gold piece per night. There are 5 rooms.
● Common sleeping area costs 1 silver piece per night. There are
12 pallet beds.
● Private loft: Belongs to innkeeper & family. The servants sleep in
the common stable (area 4).
Innkeeper & servants, selling rooms
Common peasantry (don’t want no trouble, m’lord).
4th floor, storage
Heavy layer of dust (footprints on floor). Barrels, boxes & supplies
(stacked neatly).
● Barrels, boxes & supplies: This room keeps a variety of supplies for
warfare, including:
○ Arrows x200.
○ Large rocks for catapults or toppling over the wall.
○ Barrels of oil for heating up & pouring over the wall or
down the murder holes in the inner gatehouse.
Captain of the Watch, fighter 3
AC 2, HP 20, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 19, MV 60’
(20’), SV F3, ML 6, AL A, XP 50
● Equipment: Plate armour, shield, +1 flaming sword, +1 dagger,
8 silver pieces, 11 gold pieces, 20 platinum pieces.
● Special Equipment Information (+1 Flaming Sword): 1d8 + 1
damage. Bursts into flame on command, receiving the
following abilities until it is commanded to cease blazing:
○ Illumination: Casts light in 30’ radius.
○ Fire spread: Can set things alight as a torch.
○ Damage type: Fire, in addition to regular.
○ Bonus vs. Trolls: +2 attack bonus. Works against all
creatures that cannot regenerate fire damage).
○ Bonus vs. bird-like creatures: +2 attack bonus. Works
against pegasi, hippogriffs, rocs, etc.
○ Bonus vs. plant-based creatures: +3 attack bonus.
○ Bonus vs. undead: +3 attack bonus.
Man-at-arms
AC 6 or 5, HP 4, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 20, MV 90’
(30’), SV NH, ML 6, AL A XP 5
● Equipment: Chainmail or leather armour & shield, long bow &
sword, or polearm, 2d6 silver pieces.
Innkeeper & Servants
AC 9, HP 1/2, Att 1 x weapon (1d6 or by weapon), THAC0 20,
MV 120’ (40’), SV NH, ML 6, AL L, XP 5
 15. Tavern
L-shaped building, 2 story, mug sign
Enticing aroma (hot food & ale). Full of people (eating & drinking).
Tables & chairs (innumerable). Bar (barkeep talking to patrons).
Busy staff (speeding around the floorboards).
● Patrons: 4d4 patrons at any time of day or night.
Barkeep/taverner, drinking on the job
Jolly & rosy-cheeked (don’t worry, he hold his drink).
● Rumour mill: Should a PC be a trustworthy fellow & buy the
barkeep a drink, the taverner will tell a story (half of which may be
true). He is known to hate small beer & love honey mead.

● Interesting clientele: There is a 10% chance that each of the

1st floor, private living space
following persons will be in the tavern at any given time:
● Personal items: 3 sets of leather armour, 3 shields, & 3 swords.
○ Bailiff (from area 6).
○ Captain of the watch (from area12).
○ Corporal of the watch (from area 3). Cellar, kitchen & storage
○ Priest (from area 7b).
Kitchen equipment (oven, dinnerware). Casks of drink (stacked
○ Sergeant of the Guard (from area 18).
neatly).
○ Wanderer – a 2nd or 3rd level classed NPC, 1-in-6
chance to be evil. 75% chance to join party for 25% ● Hidden treasure: An old crock hidden under empty flour bags
treasure. holds 82 copper pieces, 29 silver pieces, 40 electrum peices, & 17
○ 1d3+1 watchmen (from area 12.) gold peices.
● Staff: There is a large staff at the tavern, all of which are normal
humans. Their roles are as follows: Staff (7)
AC 9, HP 6, 5, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, Att 1 x weapon (1d6 or by weapon),
○ Barkeep/taverner: A middle-aged man with stringy THAC0 20, MV 120’ (40’), SV NH, ML 6, AL L, XP 5
mutton-chop sideburns.
○ Taverner’s son: A younger version of the taverner. ● Equipment: as follows…
○ Taverner’s wife: A common woman with plaited hair. ● Barkeep & son: 2d6 gold pieces.
○ Taverner’s daughter: A buxom girl, more beautiful than ● Wife: 1dy gold pieces.
her mother. ● All others: 2d6 copper pieces.
○ Serving wench: A woman in her mid-20s, plump &
attractive.
○ Scullion: A wretched bag of wrinkles hooked into the
shape of a man.
○ Pot boy: A boy around 14 years wearing a stain-
covered apron

● Menu: Food & drink. The bill of fare reads:

Ale (1 EP) Soup (1 SP)

Beer, small (1 SP) Stew (1 EP)
Wine (1 EP) Roast fowl (1 GP)
Honey mead (1 GP) Roast joint (2 GP)
Bark tea (1 SP) Hot pie (1 EP)
Bread (1 CP/slice) Cheese (1 SP/wedge)
Pudding (1 SP/bowl) Fruit (1 SP)

● Retainers: There is a 50% chance that 1d4 + 1 of the patrons will

be mercenary men-at-arms looking for work. It is a good idea to
buy mercenaries a drink before discussing terms of employment.
 16. Guild House
Handsome building, 2 story
Office with adjoined lobby (chairs, desks, files). Large fireplace
(man-sized). Doors to private chambers (2 clerk rooms, 1 guild
master). Guild master & 2 clerks (tending papers). 2 men-at-arms
(standing vigil). 2 servants (cleaning).
1st floor, dormitory & private rooms
Beds & tables (serviceable, if spartan). Doors to private rooms
(similarly furnished). 2 men-at-arms (standing vigil).
● Secret door: connects dormitory to one of the private rooms.

● Guild trade dues: Unless a member of the guild, any trader who 2 Men-at-arms, leather armour & spear
passes through must pay guild dues of 5% of the value of his
merchandise, in return for gaining the protection of the guild Zealots (fanatically devoted to the guild).
house.
● Trained: Will obey any order the Guild Master gives them.
● Guild skill fee: Craftsmen & artisans must gain guild permission to
enter or leave the land, paying a fee of 2d6 gold pieces either way Cellar, kitchen & servants’ quarters
(depending on the value of their trade.
Simple kitchen (stove, kettle, pans). Pallet beds & tables (clean,
● Guild benefits: Guests of the guild eat here, but drinking is but not comfortable).
frowned upon.

● Personal items: Chainmail, crossbow, & sword kept in each Guild Master, Clerks & Servants
private chamber’s closet. AC 9, HP 4, Att 1 x weapon (1d6 or by weapon), THAC0 20, MV
120’ (40’), SV NH, ML 6, AL L, XP 5
● Secret door: The back of the fireplace opens into the guild
master’s quarters. ● Equipment: as follows…
● Guild Master: Gold ring (50 gold pieces), 2d6 gold
● Hidden treasure: Strongbox under guild master’s bed. Contains pieces.
712 gold pieces. ● Clerk: 2d4 copper pieces, 2d4 silver pieces, 2d4
gold pieces.
Guild master, richly dressed
Man-at-arms
Likable, for nobility (a snooty edge, but not too antagonistic). AC 7, HP 6, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 20, MV 90’ (30’),
SV NH, ML 6, AL A, XP 5
● Influential: The guild master is one of the most influential people
in the Keep, if not the greater region. ● Equipment: Leather armour, shield, spear, sword.

2 Guild clerks, uniformly dressed

Impersonal (actions informed by law & bureaucracy).

2 Men-at-arms, leather armour & spear

Zealots (fanatically devoted to the guild).

● Trained: Will obey any order the Guild Master gives them.

2 Servants, commonly dressed

Common peasantry (don’t want no trouble, m’lord).
 17. Chapel
Peaked-roof building, 2 stories
One large room (echo-y). Wooden pews (usually with a few
people praying). Religious altar (east end). Huge colored glass
window (behind altar). Offering box on pedestal (south-east
corner). Curate & 3 acolytes (dressed in robes, reciting psalms).
● Offering box: Contains 1d100 silver pieces at any point during the
day. It is emptied each evening by the curate, who deposits the
coins with the banker (area 11).
● Massive stained-glass window: 20’ x 8’. Worth 350 gold pieces
intact.
● Hidden treasure: Beneath the pedestal is a trap door in the floor.
It has two locked on it. Within is a niche containing 3 potions of
healing, 1 of haste, 1 of flying, 1 scroll of cure disease, 1 of hold
person, and 3 of cure light wounds.
Curate, robes & snake-headed staff
Religious leader (everything leads back to holiness). Worried (has
a bad feeling).
● Influential: The spiritual leader of the Keep & most influential
member, next to the castellan.
● Distrust of priest: If questioned closely by a friend, he has a 50%
chance to reveal his distrust of the priest (in area 7b). The curate’s
acolytes, however, think very highly of the priest, & say so to any
who ask about him.
3 Acolytes, robes
Naïve (like the priest in area 7b).
● Trained: Will arm for battle at the command of the curate.
Cellar, locked door
Private quarters (sleeping area of chapel staff). Spartanly furnished
(the bare necessities – holy scripture included, of course).
● Curate’s personal items: +1 magic plate armour, shield, +1 magic
mace.
● Acolytes’ personal items: 3 sets of plate armour, 3 shields, 3
maces.
Curate, cleric 5
AC 8, HP 24, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon) or 1 x spell (by spell),
THAC0 17, MV 120’ (40’), SV C5, ML 9, AL L, XP 475
● Spells: Cure wounds*, detect magic, bless, hold person.
*Will only use on a member of his church.
● Equipment: +1 ring of protection, +1 snake staff.
● Special equipment (+1 ring of protection): The wearer gains:
○ +1 AC bonus.
○ +1 bonus to all saves.
● Special Equipment Information (+1 snake staff): 1d6 + 1
damage. On command, turns into snake & can:
○ Entangle: Coil around person upon hit, rendering
them helpless until the wilder releases them or for 1d4 turns. It
will then crawl back to the wielder on command.
Acolyte, cleric 1
AC 9, HP 6, 5, 5, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 19, MV
120’ (40’), SV C1, ML 6, AL L, XP 10
 18. Inner Gatehouse
Small fort, 15’-30’ high south-to-north
Defensible (arrow slits & battlements). Spiked, heavy gates
(double bound with iron). 6 men-at-arms (standing vigil; 2 inside
gateway, 2 atop lower battlements, 2 atop higher battlements).
Officer (captain of the guard or sergeant of the guard;
supervising).
● No trespassing: No visitor is allowed this point except by invitation
or unless he or she has special permits.
Captain of the Guard, plate armour & spear
In superior uniform (blue tabard & white cape). Personable
(handsome & pleasant). Charismatic (excellent leader). Smart
(excellent tactician).
● Undercover: Can sometimes be found in the outer bailey
disguised as a mercenary.
Sergeant of the guard, chainmail & sword
In superior uniform (blue tabard & white cape). Physically
imposing (muscular & wide). Hard fighter (battle scarred). Rowdy
drunk (loves to drink & brawl).
6 Men-at-arms, chainmail & weapon
In uniform (blue tabard). Keep guards (enforce law).
● At gate: Pole arm.
● At lower battlements: Long bow.
● At higher battlements: Crossbow.
1st floor, main armoury
Dozens of shields & weapons (organized neatly for quick action). 2
thick oak doors (to the sergeant or captain’s quarters
respectively).
● Captain’s quarters: Sparse furnishings.
● Sergeant’s quarters – hidden treasure: Sparse furnishings. Hidden
under a spare cape is a chest containing a potion of healing.
2nd floor, barracks
Sleeping pallets (topped with furs & blankets). Clothing pegs (hung
with civilian clothes). Wooden table & stools (sticky & stained). Two-
dozen guards (only 2 in uniform).
● Guard groups: There are 6 crossbowmen, 6 long bowmen, & 6
with pole arms.
● Resting guards: Each guard must spend a full turn (10 minutes) to
equip themselves.
Unequipped men-at-arms are as normal humans with 5 HP.
18 Men-at-arms, at rest
Dressed down (civilian clothes). Keep guards (enforce law).
Captain of the Guard, fighter 3
AC 0, HP 24, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 19, MV 80’
(20’), SV F3, ML 9, AL L, XP 35
● Equipment: +1 plate armour, +1 shield, +1 spear, +2 sword,
dagger with gem pommel (100 gold pieces), 15 gold pieces.
Sergeant of the Guard, fighter 2
AC 2, HP 18, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 19, MV 90’
(30’), SV NH, ML 6, AL L, XP 25
● Equipment: Chainmail, +1 shield, +1 ring of protection, +1
sword, +2 dagger, 1d6 silver pieces, 1d6 electrum pieces, 1d6
gold pieces.
● Special equipment (+1 ring of protection): The wearer gains:
○ +1 AC bonus.
○ +1 bonus to all saves.
Man-at-arms
AC 4, HP 5, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 20, MV 80’ (20’),
SV NH, ML 6, AL L, XP 5
● Equipment: Chainmail, shield, sword, dagger, hand axe, (8)
crossbow, (8) long bow, (8) pole arm, 2d6 silver pieces.
 19. Small Tower
Watch-tower, 30’ high
Defensible (arrow slits & battlements). 2 men-at-arms atop roof
(aiming crossbows at road).

● Men-at-arms: Sentries with crossbows cocked & ready to fire

should anyone display aggression toward the Keep.

2 Men-at-arms, chainmail & crossbow

In uniform (blue tabard). Watchmen (keep a keen eye over the
road).

1st floor, solid stone

Effectively part of the Keep walls.

2nd floor, storage

Heavy layer of dust (footprints on floor). Barrels, boxes & supplies
(stacked neatly). Shields (hanging on walls).

● Shields x8. The men-at-arms will use these in melee combat.

● Barrels, boxes & supplies: This room keeps a variety of supplies for
warfare, including:
○ Arrows & bolts for marksmen.
○ Spears for soldiers.
○ Large rocks for catapults or toppling over the wall.
○ Barrels of oil for heating up & pouring over the wall or
down the murder holes in the inner gatehouse.

3rd floor, barracks

pallets (topped with furs & blankets). Clothing pegs (hung with
civilian clothes). Wooden table & stools (sticky & stained). Half-a-
dozen guards (only 2 in uniform). Doors (to wallwalk).

● Resting guards: 2 of 6 guards are on duty. The other 4 must spend

a full turn (10 minutes) to equip themselves.

Unequipped men-at-arms are as normal humans with 4 HP.

6 Men-at-arms, chainmail & crossbow

In uniform (blue tabard). Keep guards (enforce the law).

Man-at-arms
AC 5, HP 5, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 20, MV 90’ (30’),
SV NH, ML 6, AL L, XP 5

● Equipment: Chainmail, crossbow, sword, 2d6 silver pieces.

 20. Guard Tower
Fortified tower, 50’ high
Defensible (arrow slits & battlements).
1st floor, corporal’s quarters
Usual furnishings (bed, chest, armoire, table, chairs, rug, etc).
Captain of the watch (being authoritative).
Corporal of the Guard, plate armour
In superior uniform (blue tabard & white cape). Extremely
judgemental (takes job too seriously).
2nd floor, pole arm-man barracks
Sleeping pallets (topped with furs & blankets). Clothing pegs (hung
with civilian clothes). Wooden table & stools (sticky & stained). Half-
a-dozen guards (only 2 in uniform).
● Guard groups: These men-at-arms are pole arm-men.
● Resting guards: Each guard must spend a full turn (10 minutes) to
equip themselves.
Unequipped men-at-arms are as normal humans with 5 HP.
8 Men-at-arms, at rest
Dressed down (civilian clothes). Keep guards (enforce law).
3rd floor, crossbowman barracks
Sleeping pallets (topped with furs & blankets). Clothing pegs (hung
with civilian clothes). Wooden table & stools (sticky & stained). Half-
a-dozen guards (only 2 in uniform).
● Guard groups: These men-at-arms are crossbowmen.
● Resting guards: Each guard must spend a full turn (10 minutes) to
equip themselves.
Unequipped men-at-arms are as normal humans with 5 HP.
8 Men-at-arms, at rest
Dressed down (civilian clothes). Keep guards (enforce law).
21. Inner Bailey
Grassy courtyard, training grounds
Archery range (hay-bail targets). Jousting lane (soft, sandy
ground). Open areas (for sparring).
● Daylight populace: 12 or more guards engaged in weapons
practice.
4th floor, long bowman barracks
Sleeping pallets (topped with furs & blankets). Clothing pegs (hung
with civilian clothes). Wooden table & stools (sticky & stained). Half-
a-dozen guards (only 2 in uniform).
● Guard groups: There men-at-arms are long bowmen.
● Resting guards: Each guard must spend a full turn (10 minutes) to
equip themselves.
Unequipped men-at-arms are as normal humans with 5 HP.
8 Men-at-arms, at rest
Dressed down (civilian clothes). Keep guards (enforce law).
5th floor, storage
Heavy layer of dust (footprints on floor). Barrels, boxes & supplies
(stacked neatly). Shields (hanging on walls).
● Barrels, boxes & supplies: This room keeps a variety of supplies for
warfare, including:
○ Arrows & bolts for marksmen.
○ Spears for soldiers.
○ Large rocks for catapults or toppling over the wall.
○ Barrels of oil for heating up & pouring over the wall or
down the murder holes in the inner gatehouse.
○ Food for the troops. Dry goods & preserves.
Corporal of the Guard, fighter 1
AC 2, HP 9, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 19, MV 80’ (20’),
SV F1, ML 9, AL L, XP 15
● Equipment: Plate armour, shield, sword, +1 dagger.
Man-at-arms
AC 4, HP 5, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 20, MV 80’ (20’),
SV NH, ML 6, AL L, XP 5
● Equipment: Chainmail, shield, sword, dagger, hand axe, (8)
crossbow, (8) long bow, (8) pole arm, 2d6 silver pieces.
 22. Cavalry Stables
Long building, man barn-door entrances
Barnyard smell (animals, hay, & manure). Variety of horses (draft
horses, riding horses, & mules). 2 ostlers tending the animals
(shovelling manure, filling troughs,). 2 men-at-arms (keeping
watch).
2 Lackeys, carrying farm tools
Common peasantry (don’t want no trouble, m’lord).
2 Men-at-arms, chainmail & sword
In uniform (blue tabard). Keep guards (enforce the law).
30 War horses, chewing hay
Large & muscular (shoulder as tall as a man). Wide hooves with
ankle fringes (as a clydesdale).
Lackey
AC 9, HP 1/2, Att 1 x weapon (1d6 or by weapon), THAC0 20,
MV 120’ (40’), SV NH, ML 6, AL L, XP 5
● Equipment: Pitch fork or the like (as pole arm).
Man-at-arms
AC 4, HP 4, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 20, MV 80’ (20’),
SV NH, ML 6, AL L, XP 5
● Equipment: Chainmail, shield, sword, dagger.
War Horse
AC 7, HD 3, Att 2 x hoof (1d6), THAC0 17, MV 120’ (40’), SV 2, ML
9, AL N, XP 35
● Charge: When not in melee. Requires a clear run of at least 60
feet. Rider’s lance inflicts double damage. Horse cannot attack
when charging.

1d4 Riding horses, pacing ● Melee: When in melee, both rider & horse can attack.

Lean & sinewy (every vein & muscle fibre visible). Short, shiny hair
Riding Horse
(as an arab).
AC 7, HD 2, Att 2 x hoof (1d4), THAC0 18, MV 240’ (80’), SV 1, ML
● Purpose: Kept for use by couriers & messengers. 7, XP 20

● Carry loads: Up to 3,000 coins unencumbered; up to 6,000 at

half speed.

23. Great Tower

Exactly as area 20, but replace 50’ with 60’, & at a 6th floor
identical to the 5th floor.
 24. The Keep Fortress
Massive fortification, 15’-60’, many tiered
15’ front section (lowest level). 60’ high round towers (flanking the
sides). 30’ high main building (with solid iron door). Defensible
(arrow slits & battlements). 8 guardsmen (manning the walls).
● Siege defence: This fortification is solidly built to withstand a siege.
8 men-at-arms, plate armour & crossbows
In uniform (blue tabard). Fortress guards (more zealous than the
regular Keep guard).
1st floor, grand & decorated
Well appointed (high standard of equipment & furnishings). Grand
furniture (heavy & upholstered). 8 guardsmen (providing security).
Castellan & assistants (tending business & holding audience during
the day).
● Great hall, main chamber
● Armory, for cavalry
● Side chambers, small meetings & feasts
Castellan, high nobility
Exquisitely dressed (gold chains, feathers, frills, silks & velvets).
Expert conversationalist (from decades of politicking). Clever (not
easy to fool). Short-sighted (sometimes too hasty in his decisions).
● Asking questions: Will answer anything honestly, providing it
doesn’t compromise the security of the Keep.
Advisor, elf, plate mail & bow
Assistant to the castellan (gives opinions & has major influence).
Scribe, plate armour & mace
Assistant to the castellan (takes notes & handles propaganda).
8 men-at-arms, plate armour & swords
In uniform (blue tabard). Fortress guards (more zealous than the
regular Keep guard).
2nd floor, 38 chambers
Spartan furnishings (cot, chair, * armoire). 30 cavalrymen in
individual chambers (at the ready). 2 couriers in individual
chambers.
12 cavalrymen, plate armour & swords
In uniform (blue tabard). Fortress guards (more zealous than the
regular Keep guard).
18 cavalrymen, chainmail & crossbow
In uniform (blue tabard). Fortress guards (more zealous than the
regular Keep guard).
2 Couriers, leather armour & swords
In uniform (blue tabard).
Castellan, fighter 6
AC -1, HP 48, Att 1 x weapon (1d6 or by weapon), THAC0 17,
MV 120’ (40’), SV F6, ML 9, AL L, XP 500
● Equipment: +1 plate armour, +1 shield, +1 ring of protection,
+3 sword, +2 dagger, elven cloak & elven boots, potion of
flying, potion of haste, chain of office (1,800 gold pieces), gem
(500 gold pieces). 10 electrum pieces, 10 gold pieces, 10
platinum pieces.
● Special equipment (+1 ring of protection): The wearer gains:
○ +1 AC bonus.
○ +1 bonus to all saves.
● Special equipment information (elven cloak & boots): A set
of enchanted boots & a magic cloak of elven origin. The
wearer benefits from the following:
○ Stealth: Able to move silently.
○ Near-invisibility: Rendered almost invisible: there is
only a 1-in-6 chance of being spotted.
○ Attacking: The cloak’s power of invisibility is nullified
for one turn if the wearer attacks.
Advisor, elf 3
AC 2, HP 18, Att 1 x weapon (1d6 or by weapon), THAC0 19,
MV 120’ (40’), SV E3, ML 9, AL N, XP 65
● Spells: Charm person, read magic, web.
● Equipment: +1 plate armour, sword, +1 magic bow, ring of
fire resistance, jeweled pendant (1,000 gold pieces), 10 gold
pieces, 6 platinum pieces.
● Special equipment (ring of fire resistance): The wearer gains:
○ Normal fire: Unharmed by non-magical fire.
○ Save bonus: +2 bonus to all saving throws versus
fire-mased magical or breath attacks.
○ Fire-based damage: Is reduced by 1 point per
damage die rolled (minimum 1 point of damage per die).
Scribe, cleric 2
AC 2, HP 11, Att 1 x weapon (1d6 or by weapon), THAC0 19,
MV 120’ (40’), SV C2, ML 9, AL L, XP 25
● Spells: Light (uses to blind opponents).
● Equipment: Plate armour, shield, mace, scroll of hold person,
48 hold pieces.
Man-at-arms
AC 4, HP 4, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 20, MV 80’ (20’),
SV NH, ML 6, AL L, XP 5
● Equipment: Chainmail, shield, sword, dagger.
Cavalryman
AC 2 or 5, HP 8 or 6, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 20, MV
80’ (20’), SV NH, ML 6, AL L, XP 5
● Equipment: Plate armour, shield, sword, dagger; or chainmail,
light crossbow, hand axe, 2d6 gold pieces.
Courier
AC 7, HP 3, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 20, MV 80’ (20’),
SV NH, ML 6, AL L, XP 5
● Equipment: Leather armour, sword.
 25. Tower
Exactly as area 20, but replace 50’ with 40’, & remove the 1st floor
(effectively making the 2nd floor the 1st floor, 3rd floor the 2nd
floor, etc.). Remove the guards within – the guards indicated by
area 26 are housed here, instead.
26. Central Tower
Fortified tower, rise 20’ above roof
Defensible (arrow slits & battlements).
1st floor, Advisor’s room
Well appointed (high standard of equipment & furnishings).
Exquisite decor (tapestries & carpets all about the room). Usual
furnishings (bed, chest, armoire, table, chairs, rug, etc).
● Tapestry: One tapestry is worth 500 gold pieces.
Advisor, elf, only here at night
Assistant to the castellan (gives opinions & has major influence).
2nd floor, scribe’s room
Austere (without comforts or luxuries). Usual furnishings (bed, chest,
armoire, table, chairs, rug, etc).
● On the table: Holy symbol (150 gold pieces).
Scribe, only here at night
Assistant to the castellan (takes notes & handles propaganda).
3rd floor, barracks
Sleeping pallets (topped with furs & blankets). Clothing pegs (hung
with civilian clothes). Wooden table & stools (sticky & stained). Half-
a-dozen guards (only 2 in uniform).
● Resting guards: 2 of 6 guards are on duty. The other 4 must spend
a full turn (10 minutes) to equip themselves. 2 of the 4 resting guards
will equip themselves with long bows instead of crossbows.
Unequipped men-at-arms are as normal humans with 4 HP.
6 Men-at-arms, plate armour & crossbow
In uniform (blue tabard). Fortress guards (more zealous than the
regular Keep guard).
4th floor, barracks
Identical to 1st floor, but replace the equipment of the men-at-
arms with plate armour & sword.
Advisor, elf 3
AC 2, HP 18, Att 1 x weapon (1d6 or by weapon), THAC0 19,
MV 120’ (40’), SV E3, ML 9, AL N, XP 65
● Spells: Charm person, read magic, web.
● Equipment: +1 plate armour, sword, +1 magic bow, ring of
fire resistance, jeweled pendant (1,000 gold pieces), 10 gold
pieces, 6 platinum pieces.
● Special equipment (ring of fire resistance): The wearer gains:
○ Normal fire: Unharmed by non-magical fire.
○ Save bonus: +2 bonus to all saving throws versus
fire-mased magical or breath attacks.
○ Fire-based damage: Is reduced by 1 point per
damage die rolled (minimum 1 point of damage per die).
Scribe, cleric 2
AC 2, HP 11, Att 1 x weapon (1d6 or by weapon), THAC0 19,
MV 120’ (40’), SV C2, ML 9, AL L, XP 25
● Spells: Light (uses to blind opponents).
● Equipment: Plate armour, shield, mace, scroll of hold person,
48 hold pieces.
Man-at-arms
AC 4, HP 4, Att 1 x weapon (by weapon), THAC0 20, MV 80’ (20’),
SV NH, ML 6, AL L, XP 5
● Equipment: Chainmail, shield, sword, dagger.
 27. Castellan’s Chamber
Fortified tower, rise 10’ above roof
Defensible (arrow slits & battlements). Lavishly appointed (high standard of equipment & furnishings). Exquisite decor (silver mirror,
mounted spear, malachite bowl). Usual furnishings (bed, chest, armoire, table, chairs, rug, etc).

● Treasure: Silver mirror (hung on wall; 300 gold pieces), malachite bowl (on table; 750 gold pieces), small silver case (beside bed; 450
gold pieces) containing 40 platinum pieces & 12 gems (100 gold pieces each). +1 spear mounted on wall by door.

● Armoire: Hanging here is a fox robe (1,200 gold pieces).

Castellan, only here at night

Exquisitely dressed (gold chains, feathers, frills, silks & velvets). Expert conversationalist (from decades of politicking). Clever (not easy to
fool). Short-sighted (sometimes too hasty in his decisions).

● Asking questions: Will answer anything honestly, providing it doesn’t compromise the security of the Keep.

Castellan, fighter 6
AC -1, HP 48, Att 1 x weapon (1d6 or by weapon), THAC0 17,
MV 120’ (40’), SV F6, ML 9, AL L, XP 500

● Equipment: +1 plate armour, +1 shield, +1 ring of protection,

+3 sword, +2 dagger, elven cloak & elven boots, potion of
flying, potion of haste, chain of office (1,800 gold pieces), gem
(500 gold pieces). 10 electrum pieces, 10 gold pieces, 10
platinum pieces.

● Special equipment (+1 ring of protection): The wearer gains:

○ +1 AC bonus.
○ +1 bonus to all saves.

● Special equipment information (elven cloak & boots): A set

of enchanted boots & a magic cloak of elven origin. The
wearer benefits from the following:
○ Stealth: Able to move silently.
○ Near-invisibility: Rendered almost invisible: there is
only a 1-in-6 chance of being spotted.
○ Attacking: The cloak’s power of invisibility is nullified
for one turn if the wearer attacks.
 Adventures Outside the Keep
Overland Map
Movement Rate
○ 2 squares per 3 turns walking.
○ 1 square per turn riding.
○ 1 square per 6 turns searching.
○ 2 squares per 6 turns walking or riding in forest.
● Moving off the map: A sign, wandering stranger, or talking
magpie tells them that they are moving in the wrong direction.
1. Mound of the Lizard Men
Atmospherics
Odorous (high tide & rotten meat). Sounds of the swamp (flies
buzzing & toads croaking). Wet (up ankles).
Stinking Fen
Streams & pools (prolific with cattails & algae). Drooping trees
(hung with decomposing fish).
Muddy Mound of Burrows & Dens
Artificial hillock (almost deplete of plant-life). Covered in footsteps
(lizard feet, of course). Multiple man-sized openings (twigs & bones
sticking around the portals). Tree at peak (hung with bones).
● Tree: A nearly toppled tree hung with the skeletons of fish,
animals, & humans, gives way to a large opening beneath its roots.
Leads to the lair.
6 Male Lizard Men, patrolling
Hiding (within the burrows & dens). Aquatic humanoids (reptilian
head & tail). Carrying crude weapons (tribal fair of stone & bone).
Exceptionally evil (worship Sess’innek). Jewellery (the largest has a
necklace worth 1,100 gold pieces).
● Nocturnal: At night they are skulking around the mound looking
for prey. During the day they are in their burrows, but will notice
anyone who approaches the mound.
● If all are killed: The remainder of the tribe will hide in the lair.
● Sess’innek: Demon lord of civilization and dominion for the lizard
men. “Kill & devour those who oppose Sess’innek. Take their
territory. Sacrifice their lives & souls to Sess’inek.”
Camping
If camping within 6 squares of an encounter area, the denizens of
said encounter area may molest the party overnight while roaming
the land, with the following chances:
○ 1-in-6 if 6 squares away.
○ 2-in-6 if 5 squares away.
○ 3-in-6 if 4 squares away.
○ 4-in-6 if 3 squares away.
○ 5-in-6 if 2 squares away.
○ Automatically if 1 square away.
The party being surprised by these encounters is automatic lest a
guard is on watch. If the party has a fire going, the monsters will
never be surprised.
● Hunting: 1-in-6 chance catch food for one day for 1d6 men.
Within Lair
Wet & muddy (slipping hazard). Bedding & furniture (made of twigs,
leaves & mud). Large nest with eggs (made of moss & reeds).
● Party loses initiative: Unless a torch is thrust ahead of a
character’s body, they will automatically lose initiative to the lizard
men within the lair.
● Nest: Hidden under the nest are 112 copper pieces, 186 silver
pieces, a gold ingot (90 gold pieces), a healing potion, and a
poison potion.
1 Male & 3 Female Lizard Men, defending
Described as those above (6 Male Lizard Men). Protecting their
young (holding young or eggs hostage may begin a dialogue).
8 Young Lizard Men, fleeing
Smaller versions of their parents (almost cute). Fleeing down
passageways (non-combatant – 1 hp).
Lizard Men
AC 5, HD 2 + 1 (12, 10, 9, 8, 7, 5 / 11, F8, F6, F6), Att 1 x weapon
(1d6 + 1 or by weapon + 1), THAC0 17, MV 60’ (20’) / 120’ (40’)
in water, SV 2, ML 12, AL C, XP 25, TT D
● Weapons: Favour spears or large clubs.
● Man-eaters: Kidnap humans & demihumans, whose flesh they
regard as a delicacy.
 2.The Spider’s Lair
Forbidding Forest
Stench (rot & decomposition). Web (spun amongst trees).
Mounds of leaf litter (suspiciously shaped).
Elf Skeleton
Hidden amongst leaf litter (thoroughly mulched). Still in armour
(turned to rot & ruin, save a shield).
● Shield: If cleaned of filth & oiled, the shield returns to +1 magic
status.
3. Bandit Camp
Ragtag Campsite
Constrictive woodland glade (gnarled firs with few branches). 12
lean-tos with bedrolls (dirty & uninviting). Crates & casks (marked
with guild signage – obviously stolen). Game hung from trees
(ducks & rabbits). Horses tied to branches (malnourished).
● Cask of wine: A cask of good wine (10 pints) is sitting on a tree
stump.
● Horses: 12 riding horses with saddle & saddle bags. A quiver of 20
arrows lies nearby them.
12 bandits, spying
Spying on the Keep (preparing to raid merchant wagons). One in
chain mail (obviously the leader).
● Members: There is a leader, a lieutenant, 2 bowmen, and 8
spearmen. The regular bandits are a cowardly bunch: check their
morale on the turn after the leader & the turn after the lieutenant
are killed.
3 Large Spiders, hiding
Hiding in the branches (forelegs raised). Green fangs (dripping
oily venom).
Large Spiders
AC 8, HD 1 + 1 (hp 7, 6, 5), Att 1 x bite (1 point + poison), THAC0
18, MV 120’ (40’), SV 1, ML 7, AL C, XP19
● Cling: Can walk on walls & ceilings.
● Poison: Causes death in 1d4 turns (save versus poison with a
+2 bonus).
Bandit Leader, fighter 2
AC 5, HP 12, Att 1 x spear (1d6) or 1 x short bow (1d6), THAC0 19,
MV 120’ (40’), SV F2, ML 9, AL C, XP 25
● Equipment: Chainmail, spear, short bow, 3d6 silver pieces, 2d6
gold pieces.
Bandit Lieutenant, fighter 1
AC 6, HP 7, Att 1 x spear (1d6) or 1 x sword (1d8), THAC0 19, MV
120’ (40’), SV F1, ML 8, AL C, XP 15
● Equipment: Leather armour, shield, spear, sword, 2d6 silver
pieces, 1d6 gold pieces.
Bandit Bowmen
AC 7, HP 4, Att 1 x dagger (1d4) or 1 x short bow (1d6), THAC0
20, MV 120’ (40’), SV NH, ML 6, AL C, XP 5
● Equipment: Leather armour, dagger, short bow, 2d6 silver
peices.
Bandit Spearmen
AC 6, HP 5, Att 1 x spear (1d6) or 1 x dagger (1d4), THAC0 20,
MV 120’ (40’), SV NH, ML 6, AL C, XP 5
● Equipment: Leather armour, shield, spear, dagger, 2d6 silver
pieces.
 4. The Mad Hermit
Dense Woodland
Unhealthy brambles & firs (grown too-close together). Plentiful leaf
litter (sprouting with little brown mushrooms). Small lake (fed by
rivulet through woodland).

Huge oak tree

A bush at its base (hides entrance to hollow). Hollowed trunk-
turned-living space (with furniture & a pile of leaves).

● Furniture: A couple of pieces of crude furniture, along with a cup

and plate. All hand-made of wood, and worth nothing.

● Pile of leaves: This is a “bed.” Buried a few inches beneath it is a

smell chest containing 164 silver pieces, 31 gold pieces, an
invisibility potion, and a +1 magic dagger.

● Hidden danger: A puma lurks on a limb of the oak, ready to spring

upon any unwary intruder.

Mad Hermit, distressed

Elderly (liver spots, wrinkles, missing teeth). Almost naked (only a
rabbit-pelt loincloth). Crazy (Hostile, paranoid & experiences
mood swings. Talks to the puma).

● (Optional) Friendly Hermit: You may opt to have the Mad Hermit
approach the group on friendly terms, claiming to be a holy man
seeking goodness in nature – perhaps he actually believes that at
times. He will suddenly turn on the group when the opportunity
presents itself, striking from behind, and calling his ferocious “pet”
to his aid.

Puma, camouflaging
Great cat (6’ long, not counting tail. Muscular). Scarred pelt (from
fighting invaders alongside the Mad Hermit). Aloof countenance
(isn’t afraid of a low-level party).

Mad Hermit, thief 3

AC 6, HP 15, Att 1 x +2 unarmed (1d2 + 2), THAC0 19, MV 120’
(40’), SV T3, ML 12, AL C, XP 50

● Back-breaker: +6 bonus to hit & double normal damage +2

when striking from behind.

● Equipment: Leather armour, +1 ring of protection.

Puma
AC 6, HP 15, Att 3 x claw (1d6/1d6/1d6), THAC0 17, MV 210’ (70’),
SV 3, ML 9, AL N, XP 50

● Attacks first: This creature will always attack first in each round.

● Pounce: The puma’s attacks gain +2 to hit in this combat

round should it pounce upon an enemy from an elevated
place (such as a branch).