An owlbear is kept chained here to guard
against unwelcome visitors — especially
agents of the Fire Temple. As soon as
any
creature steps into the AREA, the owlbear
begins hissing, clacking its beak, and sounding its strange hooting
roars. The noise
draws the keeper from area 218 to investigate.
The owlbear attacks fiercely, barring
any passage through its chamber, until slain
or forced back by its keeper. (This monster
is not well-fed. )
Owlbear: AC 5, MV 12", HD 5 + 2, hp
38,
#AT 3, THACO 15, D 1-6/1-6/2-12, SA "to hit" roll
of 18 or more on claw attack means hug
for additional 2-16 damage; XP 529
| This AREA was once of some importance,
for its walls are plastered and painted, and evidence of carpeting can be seen in the corners, though such is now a ruin. The floor is covered with litter, filth, bones, and possibly much more. The walls are dirty and stained, with great chunks of plaster pulled off and gouge marks everwhere else below 10 foot height. The room stinks. <Odor detection> An 8-foot-long chain is bolted to the center of the floor. |
A thorough SEARCH of the mess produces 3-30 each of gp,
ep, sp, and cp.
<24 gp, 11 ep, 14
sp, 16 cp>
(Total treasure XP: 29)
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