To the east of Septure lies the Pine Barrens. A swamp of murky, fetid water and tarry pine trees that eventually empties into the Carp River. Somewhere in the middle of this damp hell, is the remnants of an old empire outpost. Why would anyone venture into this place forsaken by the gods? Well their are two.
First off, while very dangerous, it is the most direct path to Twr Diafol. Secondly while danger awaits, great riches can be found. The Pine Barrens are home to giant bees. These bees produce a magical honey. Each pint of honey eaten acts as a half strength healing potion, curing 1d4 hp's. Each hive contains 1d10 pints worth of honey. But they make an even rarer thing, royal jelly. Royal jelly is a powerful substance. First it cures 1d6+1 hp's, and acts as a potion of Fortitude. Only a single dose worth of royal jelly will be found in a hive.
Wandering monster table for the Pine Barrens
Roll 1d12
1 Crocodile
2 Crocodile, Large
3 Leech, Giant
4-6 Bee, Giant
7 Nixie
8 Insect Swarm
9 Fish, Giant (Giant Bass)
10-11 Devil Frog
12 Devil Frog, Giant
OSR Commentary Adapting C1: The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan To Aethel, the
Sunken Core Inner Earth Sword & Sorcery Campaign
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Originally published in 1980 for 1st Edition AD&D, C1: The Hidden Shrine
of Tamoachan is a perfect candidate for Castles & Crusades (C&C). Because
C&C is ...
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