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C — Orc Lair

Similar to the orcs at area B., these monsters inhabit cave areas 14.-16. These orcs, however, do not rely upon a continual watch being kept; instead, they have a series of nearly invisible strings running across the entry passage, about II’ from the entrance. When any of these strings is tripped, a heavy, weighted net suspended from the ceiling will drop upon intruders, and metal pieces tied to it will create an alarm sound. (The trip strings will be spotted only if careful observation is asked for, each observer having a 1 in 6 chance of seeing the devices. The camouflaged net is 10’ wide and 18’ long, made of thick, tarred ropes, and will entrap the victim for 1-4 rounds. Meanwhile, orcs from area 14. will be there in 1 round....)

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GM notes

(DM Note: Orc losses cannot be replaced. If this tribe is attacked, they will have the males at area 15. watching the entrance, ready for a second try by the adventurers. If the leader is slain, the survivors will seek safety in area B., if possible; otherwise, they will flee the place entirely, carrying their goods away.)

Source: B2, PDF page 21. Original mechanics retained.