Forsaken Crypt of the Serpent Master
In a crowded evening market an old man tells the
heroes tales of the Serpent Master, who dwells
in a hidden tomb, where he raises his serpentine
servants on the bodies of fallen warriors. Do these
heroes think they might be able to end this evil?
If the heroes say yes the old man cackles horribly
and the heroes are teleported to room 1.
Note that the whole crypt is unlit, and littered with
the remains of other heroes who have tried and
failed to defeat the Serpent Master.
1. This dark chamber is home to a pair of giant
cobras that spit poison and bite. Once the snakes
are defeated the heroes are teleported to room 2.
2. Here a faint light comes from a ring worn by a
skeleton. If a hero puts it on it blazes with white
light revealing the two Boa-Contrictors who live
here, that try to squeeze and swallow the heroes.
A giant snakes head is carved into the end of the
north tunnel. The shaft behind its open mouth
drops the heroes into the centre of room 3.
3. In this room the plinths for 8 statues are
arranged in a circle. Four are occupied by statues
of the snakes already defeated. Four are empty.
The snake statues’ eyes are rubies and emeralds.
4. The body of a doomed knight, pierced by arrows
is a clue to the crossbow trap rigged in this dank
passageway.
5. Stairs lead up, and sunlight can be glimpsed
through the cracks in a securely locked gate. There
is no way through. Here heroes who missed the
magic ring can find a torch and some kindling.
6. Here dwells the Serpent Master’s wife, a four
armed snake woman who throws poisoned daggers
with terrifying accuracy. She carries a golden vial
holding the antidote to the gas in room 7.
7. The doors magically shut as poison gas from a
golden brazier fills this chamber.
8. This great hall is home to a titanic serpent. It
will take many blows to defeat this huge monster.
9. Here sleeps the Serpent Master, a cruel vampire.
The room is littered with old skins he has cast off.
• Rustling like paper the Serpent Master’s old
skins rise to defend him.
• The Serpent Master’s whirling eyes hypnotise
the heroes
• The Serpent Master distorts and transforms
into a purple snake, fangs dripping with venom
The Serpent Master carries the key to the tomb.
Opening the door the heroes find themselves not
far from the marketplace where their adventure
began.
Suggested Hero: Sir Elanor of Tarn
Sir Elanor is a mighty knight who’s magic shield
protects her from all foes.
Fighting monsters (d12), Being really strong (d10),
Healing people (d8) , Using her magic shield (d6)