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-[[adventures|Back to Adventures Index]]+(<- No Previous Adventure) [[adventures|(Back to Adventures Index)]] ([[Telmore Island]]->)
  
 ^  THE\\ PENTEPILA  ^ ^  THE\\ PENTEPILA  ^
-^  Dungeon for Character Levels 1-3\\ Connects to Dungeon Module L1 (The Secret of Bone Hill)  ^+|  Dungeon for Character Levels 1-3((Modified to read Levels "2-3"))  | 
 +|  <del>Connects to Dungeon Module L1\\ (The Secret of Bone Hill)</del>  | 
 +|  Point of departure: RESTENFORD (II37)((This designation refers to a grid on my original world map which seems to have been filtered from my life by the passage of time.))  |
  
-{{ L1map1.gif|Point of departure: RESTENFORD (II37)}} +//Note: This adventure has the distinction of being the first adventure I wrote 
- +that I consider to be part of my gaming world.  It was inspired (in part) 
-//Note: The// "II37" //designation refers to a grid on my original world map +by the "wilderness" map included in the module [[wp>The Secret of Bone Hill|L1:  
-\\ which seems to have been filtered from my life by the passage of time.//+The Secret of Bone Hill]].  The gaming sessions that emerged from this adventure 
 +were also the basis for the first chapter in "The Chosen" saga: 
 +[[chosen1|"Looks Are Deceiving"]].//
  
 ==== Nearby Encounter Possibilities ==== ==== Nearby Encounter Possibilities ====
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 D1 + poison at +2).  Hit points are as follows: 2x9, 2x7, 3x6, 5, 3x4, 3. D1 + poison at +2).  Hit points are as follows: 2x9, 2x7, 3x6, 5, 3x4, 3.
 In their lair is the following treasure: __174cp; 111sp; 95ep; 43gp; and 46pp__. In their lair is the following treasure: __174cp; 111sp; 95ep; 43gp; and 46pp__.
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 3. __ORC LAIR__ - [ //This section was stricken from the original notes, 3. __ORC LAIR__ - [ //This section was stricken from the original notes,
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 ==== Areas below ground: ==== ==== Areas below ground: ====
  
-{{ PentepilaMap1.jpg|First Level Map}} +{{ PentepilaMap1.jpg?400|First Level Map}}
  
 (1) Below the trap door is a tunnel (as in Pillar A) and below that (1) Below the trap door is a tunnel (as in Pillar A) and below that
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 ground goes down and that corner is flooded.  Nothing of interest ground goes down and that corner is flooded.  Nothing of interest
 remains here. remains here.
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 The hallway is thirty feet long and dug out of the dirt. The hallway is thirty feet long and dug out of the dirt.
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 The door is locked and no key exists.  The lock can withstand The door is locked and no key exists.  The lock can withstand
 20 hit points and the hinges take 30 each. 20 hit points and the hinges take 30 each.
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 (2) The pillars in this room are solid wood and are basically there (2) The pillars in this room are solid wood and are basically there
 for decoration only.  The two doors are identical to the door for decoration only.  The two doors are identical to the door
 in (1) in all respects. in (1) in all respects.
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 (3) In this room are three __SKELETONS__ (AC7, HD1, Move 12", (3) In this room are three __SKELETONS__ (AC7, HD1, Move 12",
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 (value: 50sp ea.).  The secret door on the south side is merely (value: 50sp ea.).  The secret door on the south side is merely
 a wooden panel covered by a worthless rug. a wooden panel covered by a worthless rug.
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 (4) This irregular-shaped room was used as (4) This irregular-shaped room was used as
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 yards SW of the Pentepila.  Near this area yards SW of the Pentepila.  Near this area
 is a Giant Rat Lair. is a Giant Rat Lair.
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 (5) The door on te North wall of this small (5) The door on te North wall of this small
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 remain open until pushed close.  The other remain open until pushed close.  The other
 two doors are easy to open. two doors are easy to open.
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 The brick on the west wall in the Noth The brick on the west wall in the Noth
 has been charred slightly and laying in a has been charred slightly and laying in a
 hump on the floor is a badly burnt half-orc hump on the floor is a badly burnt half-orc
 corpse wearing what is left of leather armor. corpse wearing what is left of leather armor.
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 (6) This huge hallway at first appears (6) This huge hallway at first appears
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 zombies are distinctly the corpses of zombies are distinctly the corpses of
 half-orcs. half-orcs.
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 (7) This room was the secondary study for (7) This room was the secondary study for
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 //The Re-birth (A History of Half-Elvens)//; and //Dwarven //The Re-birth (A History of Half-Elvens)//; and //Dwarven
 enemies of the Past.// enemies of the Past.//
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 On the south end of the tables lies a On the south end of the tables lies a
 flint and steel tinderbox that has all flint and steel tinderbox that has all
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 (AC9, HD 1/4, Move 15", D1 + poison at +4, hp 2x2, 5x1). (AC9, HD 1/4, Move 15", D1 + poison at +4, hp 2x2, 5x1).
 They have no treasure. They have no treasure.
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 (8) This odd shaped room contains an altar to (8) This odd shaped room contains an altar to
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 11).  They will attack any person other than 11).  They will attack any person other than
 Ossa who enters this room. Ossa who enters this room.
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 In the very center of this room is a In the very center of this room is a
 two foot wide pure white stone pillar two foot wide pure white stone pillar
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 slain in this room." if any person other slain in this room." if any person other
 than Ossa touches the door. than Ossa touches the door.
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 (9) This long hallway has a simple trap (9) This long hallway has a simple trap
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 above.  The distance between the bars on the gate above.  The distance between the bars on the gate
 is about 5". is about 5".
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 (10) The ceiling in the NE corner of this room has (10) The ceiling in the NE corner of this room has
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 dagger in mound - 25% chance / person - 1 pt + poison// ] dagger in mound - 25% chance / person - 1 pt + poison// ]
 [ //Margin note: "12 Rats (dead) placed at X// ] [ //Margin note: "12 Rats (dead) placed at X// ]
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 The supports are the same as in area (2). The supports are the same as in area (2).
 There is a long tabe split in the middle There is a long tabe split in the middle
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 is a pair of silver candlesticks values is a pair of silver candlesticks values
 at about 20gp each. at about 20gp each.
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 (11) Ten feet into the hallway here lays the body (11) Ten feet into the hallway here lays the body
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 The skeleton will attack any person other than The skeleton will attack any person other than
 Ossa who enters this room. Ossa who enters this room.
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 The skeleton guards a large, iron, locked chest The skeleton guards a large, iron, locked chest
 in the SW corner.  Inside are three fine silk in the SW corner.  Inside are three fine silk
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 two entrances into the dungeon levels two entrances into the dungeon levels
 through the pillars.// ] through the pillars.// ]
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 (12) This room is empty but for a few fallen (12) This room is empty but for a few fallen
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 up the stairs.  There is a 25% chance per up the stairs.  There is a 25% chance per
 round of the rats attacking. round of the rats attacking.
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 (13)-(20) (General) All of these rooms were guest areas (13)-(20) (General) All of these rooms were guest areas
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 blankets.  On the opposite wall from the bed blankets.  On the opposite wall from the bed
 is a simple dresser with three drawers. is a simple dresser with three drawers.
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 (13) This room is identical to (16) except for the half-orc. (13) This room is identical to (16) except for the half-orc.
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 (14) In the dresser here is a full set of clothing for (14) In the dresser here is a full set of clothing for
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 a spear firmly planted through her remains a spear firmly planted through her remains
 and into the bed. and into the bed.
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 (15) This room is entirely empty and the bed is intact. (15) This room is entirely empty and the bed is intact.
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 (16) The drawers are empty and the bed is torn (16) The drawers are empty and the bed is torn
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 skeleton (non-animated) with a dagger between skeleton (non-animated) with a dagger between
 two of his ribs. two of his ribs.
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 (17) In the dresser is a suit of leather armor for (17) In the dresser is a suit of leather armor for
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 darts, a tinderbox, 2 flasks of oil, 50' of darts, a tinderbox, 2 flasks of oil, 50' of
 rope, and __14 gold pieces__. rope, and __14 gold pieces__.
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 However, there are two __LARGE SPIDERS__ in a However, there are two __LARGE SPIDERS__ in a
 web in the SW corner (AC8, HD1+1, Move 6"*15", web in the SW corner (AC8, HD1+1, Move 6"*15",
 D1 + poison at +2, hp 8, 4) who will rush to D1 + poison at +2, hp 8, 4) who will rush to
 attack any who enter this room. attack any who enter this room.
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 (18) This room is the same as (16) except for a small (18) This room is the same as (16) except for a small
 silver bowl below the bed valued at about silver bowl below the bed valued at about
 10gp. 10gp.
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 (19) This room is identical to (16) except for a small (19) This room is identical to (16) except for a small
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 is a vial of holy water, the second a __potion is a vial of holy water, the second a __potion
 of healing__, and the third is a __Heroism potion__. of healing__, and the third is a __Heroism potion__.
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 (20) This was the room of Ossa for a short period (20) This was the room of Ossa for a short period
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 and has a false brick which conceals a and has a false brick which conceals a
 latch. latch.
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 (21) This small room is entirely empty except for (21) This small room is entirely empty except for
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 ---- ----
  
-{{ PentepilaMap2.jpg|Second Level Map}}+{{ PentepilaMap2.jpg?400|Second Level Map}}
  
 (22) In this room are 12 __GIANT RATS__ (AC7, HD 1/2, (22) In this room are 12 __GIANT RATS__ (AC7, HD 1/2,
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 damage on the lock and 10 on each of damage on the lock and 10 on each of
 the hinges. the hinges.
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 (23) This long hallway is very dank and (23) This long hallway is very dank and
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 __long sword__ (which is +1) are non-magical and in __long sword__ (which is +1) are non-magical and in
 perfect condition.  Both suits of armor fit half-elves (63"). perfect condition.  Both suits of armor fit half-elves (63").
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 (24) Guarding the inside of this room are 5 __SKELETONS__ (24) Guarding the inside of this room are 5 __SKELETONS__
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 secret door in the SE corner is the same as secret door in the SE corner is the same as
 in area (20). in area (20).
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 (25) Lying in a crumpled heap in the NE corner (25) Lying in a crumpled heap in the NE corner
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 awoken, he will serve the party for only a short period awoken, he will serve the party for only a short period
 of time and will desert at the first possibility. of time and will desert at the first possibility.
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 (26) This room is full of many wooden barrels (26) This room is full of many wooden barrels
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 is a large shield and there is a large is a large shield and there is a large
 hole in her neck.  She has no weapon. hole in her neck.  She has no weapon.
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 (27) This hallway is the home of a __GIANT (27) This hallway is the home of a __GIANT
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 but clearing it away would be next to impossible. but clearing it away would be next to impossible.
 The tizha are afraid of the snake and will not come here. The tizha are afraid of the snake and will not come here.
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 (28) This room has three blood-stained bedrolls (28) This room has three blood-stained bedrolls
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 party remains in this room thre is a 25% party remains in this room thre is a 25%
 chance that 1-4 Tizha from area (30) will enter here. chance that 1-4 Tizha from area (30) will enter here.
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 (29) This small room was used as a storage (29) This small room was used as a storage
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 weigh ~100# each.  [ //Note: Deleted section: weigh ~100# each.  [ //Note: Deleted section:
 "The cloth is worth ~50gp per crate."// ]; "The cloth is worth ~50gp per crate."// ];
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 (30) [ //Margin Note: "See (31)!"// ] (30) [ //Margin Note: "See (31)!"// ]
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 of good thieves' picks and tools and several of good thieves' picks and tools and several
 __gold, silver, and copper pieces__. __gold, silver, and copper pieces__.
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 (31) This area is the same as above as per debris (31) This area is the same as above as per debris
 and __gold, silver, and copper pieces__.  There is a 25% and __gold, silver, and copper pieces__.  There is a 25%
 chance that 1 or 2 of the Tizha from above are here. chance that 1 or 2 of the Tizha from above are here.
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 (32) Empty except for the debris as in areas (30), (31). (32) Empty except for the debris as in areas (30), (31).
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 (33) 7 __TIZHA__ (AC7, HD1+2, Move 9"(3"), D1-6, (33) 7 __TIZHA__ (AC7, HD1+2, Move 9"(3"), D1-6,
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 and a blank scroll.  There is also many __gold, and a blank scroll.  There is also many __gold,
 silver, and copper pieces__. silver, and copper pieces__.
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 (34) Every 5 rounds in this area represents a 50% (34) Every 5 rounds in this area represents a 50%
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 __61 platinum pieces__, and two __magic-user scrolls: __61 platinum pieces__, and two __magic-user scrolls:
 Ventriloquism and Magic Missile__. Ventriloquism and Magic Missile__.
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 (35) There is a partially eaten half-orc here (wearing (35) There is a partially eaten half-orc here (wearing
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 "There is a 25% chance that 1-2 __Tizha__ will be here "There is a 25% chance that 1-2 __Tizha__ will be here
 from area (36)."// ] from area (36)."// ]
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 (36) 7 __TIZHA__ (AC7, HD1+2, Move 9"(3"), D1-6, (36) 7 __TIZHA__ (AC7, HD1+2, Move 9"(3"), D1-6,
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 two broadswords (one of which is broken) and two broadswords (one of which is broken) and
 a pouch with __7 platinum pieces__. a pouch with __7 platinum pieces__.
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 (37) In this area is a small chest with __4 gems__ (37) In this area is a small chest with __4 gems__
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 (END) (END)
  
-^  OSSA, THE "PERFECT" <del>//"THAUMATURGIST"//</del>  ^^^+==== Ossa, the Perfect ==== 
 + 
 +^  OSSA, THE "PERFECT"<del>/THAUMATURGIST</del>((When first created, this NPC was given titles based on the AD&D PHB level descriptions for Cleric/5 and Magic-User/5.  Due to a typo in the books (and ignorance on my part), he therefore became Ossa the "Perfect", instead of Ossa the "Prefect".  Years later, though, it made a kind of sense due to his insanity -- and so I dropped "THAUMATURGIST" from the name and featured his new name in [[chosen1|"The Chosen" episode #1]]))  ^^^
 | Male Human | Chaotic Neutral | Human((Was "Half-Elf".  Modified March 1986 for story purposes)) | | Male Human | Chaotic Neutral | Human((Was "Half-Elf".  Modified March 1986 for story purposes)) |
 | Cleric/Magic-User | Level 5/5 | Deity: Isis | | Cleric/Magic-User | Level 5/5 | Deity: Isis |
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 | //Ventriloquism// | || | //Ventriloquism// | ||
  
-\\ [[adventures|Back to Adventures Index]]+==== Treasure ==== 
 + 
 +//This list was hand-written after the session was originally run -- and is 
 +included here only because I'm curious who "Kitty" was// 
 + 
 +^ ^ ^ Sell ^ 
 +| Roy | Ranseur |  2  | 
 +| <del>(Kitty)</del> | Studded armor -- Human 85" |  20  | 
 +| | Leather backpacks, 2 |  2  | 
 +| | Small belt pouch |  1  | 
 +| Chris | 100' of Rope |  --  | 
 +| | Waterskins, 2 |  1  | 
 +| Matt | 10 Iron Spikes |  --  | 
 +| Matt | Hammer |  --  | 
 +| Matt | Small locked Iron box w/Spell book: Push; Ventriloguism; Protection from Evil; Dancing Lights; Detect Magic; Read Magic |  --  | 
 +| Matt | Longsword +1 |  --  | 
 +| Matt | Large shield |  --  | 
 +| Roy | Long bow + 32 good arrows |  --  | 
 +| Roy | Small shield |  7.5  | 
 +| | 2 unsheathed daggers |  2  | 
 +| Matt | 2 unsheathed broadswords |  15  | 
 +| | <del>Leather backpack</del> |  --  | 
 +| Chris | Tinderbox |  .5  | 
 +| Kitty | Gold ring (50gp) |  50  | 
 +| Matt | Thieves' Picks & Tools |  15  | 
 +^ ^ ^  106  ^ 
 + 
 +\\ (<- No Previous Adventure) [[adventures|(Back to Adventures Index)]] ([[Telmore Island]]->)
  
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