NOW BEGIN COUNTING SLOWLY TO 10, and it extends so as to make jumping across it totally impossible foris odds on that there will be a stampede up the stairs to get away! Land of Chult. quartz gem. The ceiling PURPLE at feet GREEN held high aboveroute is a crawl space some 3' square. Once an a dexterity saving throw to take half damage. A creature but nights good color is for those of great valor.standing in the path of the block at count 9 must make a If shades of red stand for blood the wiseDexterity(acrobatics) check with a DC of 17 to escape. (at will) Hit: 2d8 + 5 piercing damage, 2d8 rend (damage taken at CR 5 end of targets next turn) Claws. The 5E conversion is so much easier than the original that pretty much any combination can make it through, just as long as the players are careful. FALSE CRYPTthe passage beyond. From north to south, with the westsingly or in combination. No matter which stones are pressed in what order, the archway remains 13. By the time the 3rd door and pit havestrength for 48 hours!) Return to the Tomb of Horrors is an epic adventure for characters of levels 13-16. All characters still north of the doorway at the will reverse sex again, but the individual will be teleported as conclusion of the 5 count will fall and begin sliding downwards arch 10A does. If the silver end is touched to the crown, the wearer is instantly snuffed out if they fail a Page !9 of !13cause a sword to become a plain iron weapon. Each has a magical aura, but they are merely hunks ofhemispherical concavity, with a central hole. There is absolutely nothing in the room, although there is a shaken, overturned, etc., the creature will be in a fury and small depression a few inches deep and about 2' square in the attack. ENTRANCE TO THE TOMB OF HORRORS warned that tales told have it that this being possesses powers4. It cannot be magically detected, nor will it open by physical or magical means other than the method given in 15. GREAT HALL OF SPHERES likely to locale their true goal. If she is 24. Void drakes and zombie dragons. THE CRYPT OF a thin stream of smoke issues from a tiny vent in its brass ACERERAK THE DEMI-LICH stopper which is sealed shut with gold fill. THE VALVES OF MITHRIL As clever players will gather from a reading of the Legend of the30. save. damage every 5 feet they move until they escape the gas.It has an antipathy spell cast upon it, and any creature touching itmust make a DC 18 save. Take a deep dive into nostalgia with some of the most dangerous, exotic, and magical adventures from D&D history. THIS IS A THINKING PERSONS32. If 3 sword blades are shoved simultaneously into the slots, the 1' thick panel will swing open. If either is way of forcing entry. .) Simple!effects of a cave-in, and actual dust will billow up the stairs, Wrong any footstep upon the last 10 feet (east portion) of thewhile bits of stone begin to fall in the east-west tunnel and then pit will cause a volley of spikes to be discharged upwards, andthe north-south tunnel and stairs reached from the pit. It is most probable that theskeleton in black chain mail (badly rusted and torn) points to party will proceed to area 16.area B. Opalescent Blue Altar: This block of strange material glows 16. very hill where the Tomb is. That to the northeast stands with a saw-These doors are 14' wide and 28' tall. SECRET DOORThe portal cannot be detected by any magic means, but carefulinspection will discover that the wall at this location has a small Page !11 of !13only advance and threaten, not harm. Yuan-ti Broodguard. Written by of the legend can be furnished by the Dungeon Master from theGary Gygax. Note: ThisDC 16 Investigation check. There is no save if they are asleep. Any character trying to calculated to waste time for the players. THE COUNT HAS RISEN UPWARDS WITH THE ASCENDING VAULT AND HAS BEEN SQUASHED TOC. THE AGITATED CHAMBERthis doesnt make them suspicious enough to take another runthrough to check things out, put the module away for use when The secret door to this place is a normal sort, so it can be foundyou have a different group (or the same ones) inquiring about without undue difficulty (DC 14 Perception or investigation). The eastern room is another matter. View the Adventure. ABOUT THE ORIGINAL. What a puzzle! Yellow Musk Zombie. CHAPEL OF EVIL level and varied class. this can be avoided easily by pressing the stud with a dagger pommel (DC 12 investigation), etc. And a reprinted facsimile of the original Tomb of Horrors adventure module as first published in 1978. The face has a huge 5. double panels pull inward0 of a mouth; it is dead black. In fact, nothing whatsoever will wooden inner shell, a few bones, destroyed jewelry (stones happen until it is turned 3 times to the right in succession. Tomb of Horrors Ancient Tombs; Sorcerous Kings; Challenges; Surpassing (Certain Death); Soul Eaters; Treasure; Great . There is a large desk and stool,very foot of the stairway is a silver-inlaid mace which will begin 2 workbenches, and 2 mummy preparation tables. Legendary Save (1/day)Str 20, Dex 10, Con 16, Int 8, Wis 12, Cha 8 Magic Resistance (immune to 3rd level and lower spells)All the same traits as the gargoyle MM pg 140. reveal that there is a pair of oaken doors at the end of theIt will require a full turn for searching each 10' of this cliff area. There are 2 jewels set into the eye sockets (50,000g.p. Ifwill reveal that this is an unusual tunnel. Clay pots andto glow with a bright golden light when it is picked up by any urns on these tables and the floor obviously once containedcharacter. In any event, Acererak will see to the righting of which are denied, chipped and broken, stands, small tables, andthings eventually. Save for half damage and thereafter.no poisoned status.) Search. The equipment to follow you instead of go into the treasure large chests are affixed firmly to the floor; the 1st is of gold, the hoard) 2nd of silver, the 3rd of oak bound with thick bronze bands. Like this book? rubies) and there are 6 pointed (marquis cut) diamonds set asteeth in the jaw (each diamond worth 5,000 g.p.). Terrible traps, strange and ferocious monsters, rich and magical treasures, and an evil demilich fill this labyrinthine crypt. Those who step into the mist must make a onto the Juggernaut. A thorough inspection and 1. of damageslinging one of the large gems found in the crypt will inflict 1damage per 10,000 g.p. THE PILLARED THRONE DC 30 Cha save, turning them and all their possessions to aROOM fetid powder which cannot be brought back to life no matter what (wishes being the exception) as their soul is ripped toThere are scores of massive columns in the huge chamber, and pieces. Only the act of moving all 3 together wall being the first column, and the east the second, the figuresupwards or downwards will have any results. Upon the throne all hits will be taken by the shield first, as it always interposes rest a crown and a scepter, both of which will give off an itself. The block begins slow message is contained in barely noticeable runes in the mosaicmovement, so that at the count of 1 only a slight bit protrudes, at floor. Each item is AC 11 and requires 11 damage to destroy; throne inlaid with silver and ivory skulls. (This is the area 34 squares wide full of cobwebs. If are and if they find the going hard In the Tomb. The floorwill investigate the area and have stated how it will be done and paving at 50' distance within the passage will shift slightly whenwith what. . It is impregnated with strong anti-magics which prevent found, it will require a dispel magic or remove curse spell toits detection or removal or change to another form or substance. Check 2 flipbooks from xxchisira. encountered within the Tomb, the party might be allowed toThese bits of information are available as clues, and characterscan make of them what they wish: Ancient Burial Places; Page !1 of !13encamp close to the entrance without fear of random encounters, implements (daggers, swords, etc.) 40 ft.Str 18, Dex 11, Con 16, Int 6, Wis 8, Cha 5All the same traits as the Skeleton MM pg. In fact, Gygax writes in the intro text that he had a "belief that brainwork is good for all players", and Tomb of Horrors is notorious in that it "has more tricks and traps than it has monsters to fight." THE WONDROUS FOYER29. One can also detect the traps with a DC covers a 30' deep pit which is identical to the standard pit trap16 Perception Check, and confirm that they are pit traps with a except for its depth and it is impossible to detect. SECRET DOOR MODULE. Some clues have been frequently misinterpreted by fans of the module, so I'll try to explain how the common misinterpretations that I have . ADAMANTITE DOORasked to come with the party, she will do so, stay with themthrough the adventure, and thereafter be their friend for life. The most likely place that will be found, however, is the22. The Tomb of Horrors is known to be one of the deadliest dungeons ever r. Watch these 4 nimrods navigate the Tomb of Horrors out of the 5e Yawning Portal book. Melee Weapon Attack. This imposing chamber has a silvered ceiling, just as the foyer has, so it is bright. The character opening the door will be precipitated lich (Cruel but most entertaining for the DM . Port Nyanzaru: Annotated | Non-Annotated. Here's all ten episodes of Dungeons & Dragons DIY terrain crafting goodness bashed together into a single video. A wooden railing divides the room, and been reached, they will certainly expect the pit, and will be likelysouth of it is the altar, a tiered dais with a wooden chair (nicely to ignore it. The walls of the passage are of smooth the arch. MOMENT BEGIN A COUNT TO 5. MAGICAL SECRET DOOR18. If theenough to be teleported here from area 25B is doomed, for their door is attacked by force it will not budge, but if it is scratchedfate is clearly slated in glowing letters magically written on the or nicked it will show red and if cut by a sharp weapon it willnorth wall of the place: begin to gush forth blood the blood of all those who have died within the area of the Tomb! A center of the south 15' feet of the crypt floor will peak. Note that the 23. Surviving weapons and shields return to their former aura of magic. Darth Plagueis was a Dark Lord of the Sith, so powerful and so wise he could use the Force to influence the midichlorians to create life He had such a knowledge of the dark side that he could even keep the ones he cared about from dying. From the entry the demon sent to reclaim the item and return it to the throneobservant character will be able to observe part of the dais (D) or room 1 roll for each item.room 27 if a bullseye lantern is employed. In 20 rounds it STARVATION, OR OPEN AND ENTER THE DOOR will completely fill the foyer to the ceiling. (at will) Cure Idiocy: removes Feeblemind and Idiocy effects. 20x20' room to the north and rolls 1d6 spaces (10'-60') south then west Everything it rolls over is squashed to aThe mists are silvery and shot through with delicate streamers of pulp. characters illusion of a red color, they will come to an apparent dead end, stepping through will appear at the start totally nude, while but a DC 13 Perception or Investigation Check will discover a everything else with them will go to the crypt of the demi- secret door. Either illusion can be ignored a +4 sword of defending and 2 cursed swords and 1 cursed spear with a DC 25 Wisdom save. There seems to be a valuable (25,000 g.p. . Each of these items is obviouslymust be placed upon each such individual. Determine at random, if need be, which At the head of the steps are a pair of huge doors,and the key found upon the stair appears to fit these valves. January 8, 2021. It haswith the siren, a large one, and a small one, both of which will permanent anti-magics on it, and there is no magical or physicaldisappear if she is asked to accompany the party. If the party each person in the pit or leaning over the edge will be struck byruns out, ask them if they thought it was too hard a dungeon 1d4+1 spikes, each hit causing 1d6 piercing damage, with a DCThe jade coffer is worth 5,000 g.p. The latter appearsto be the keyhole for the SECOND KEY, but if this is inserted,the character so doing will receive 1d10 lightning damage, while Page !10 of !13metal; they do nothing. When I ran it for newbs, I gave the players checkpoint magical items. THE FACE OF THE GREAT 1. pull downGREEN DEVIL 2. pivots centrally 3. pull inward and up at bottomThe other fork of the path leads right up to an evil-appearing 4. slides updevil face set in mosaic at the corridors end. They have been released on Dragon+ under their "Maps of the Month" section. hill, lies the sinister Tomb of Horrors. 5. If the plaster and cloth behind it isnotice that their character is running out will be able to cover 1 ft broken away, a normal, inward opening door will be revealed.of distance per 5ft of movement rate for their character/percount. That's where The Tome of Horrors Complete delivers in spades. Tomb ofHorrors (1978) Editing and Production: Dave Cook, Jeff R. Cartography: Todd Gamble Design: Gary Gygax Leason , Lawrence Schick Illustrations: Dennis Cramer, Todd Lockwood White Plume Mountain (1979) Illustrations: Etol Otus, jeffDee, Gregory The Forge ofFury (2000) If any character stands within 1 of the entrancewayscaled hands grasp the bars of its small window) which can be upon the path, the base stones will glow yellow on the left, Page !3 of !13orange on the right, and the keystone 7' above will glow blue. Breaking it down a bit further, you have Level 2 before Mbala, Level 3 after; then Level 4 after the Tortle Package -- with Level 5 after Hrakhamar / Wyrmheart Mine, and Level 6 by the time everything on the map outside of Omu is complete. Mentally studied from the entrance to this point, the individual with suchnote such characters actions, and when the 10 count is finished, perseverance will be rewarded by suddenly understanding that acompute where each character is. Makes 2 Slam attacks.Slam. The means must be used to get across, for new spikes will come upsmall sack holds 276 p.p., 29 base 10 g.p. The original version of this module was first used for the official ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGONS tournament at Origins I in 1974. A. Inside are the following: which will appear to be of not less than base 50 g.p. We hope youMONSTER MANUAL) controlled by Acererak, and this thing and your players will have found it exciting, challenging, andwill attack immediately. 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