These structures rise 20’ above the roof of the fortress, with a 5’ battlement on their roof. Their two upper stories house 12 men-at-arms each; 6 in plate (AC 3) with crossbow and sword, 6 in plate and shield (AC 2) with sword [statistics 1] who are off-duty. It will take one turn for them to get ready for battle. In the two lower floors are the Castellan’s assistants.
Original B2 statistics 1
AC 3 or 2, F 1, hp 5, #AT 1 or 1/2 for crossbows, D 1-6, ML 10
Scribe: This individual is a 2nd level cleric, armored in plate & shield, with a mace. [statistics 2] He has a hold person spell on a scroll he carries; his own spell is light which he may cast on an opponent’s eyes to blind him. The scribe’s chamber is austere, and there is nothing of value within except a gold holy symbol worth 150 gold pieces. He has 48 gold pieces in his purse.
Original B2 statistics 2
AC 2, C 2, hp 11, #AT 1, D 1-6. ML 8.
Advisor: This individual is a third level elf [statistics 3]. He wears a ring of fire resistance and carries a short bow (which he uses at + 2 “to hit” due to high Dexterity) and 10 arrows +1. His spells are charm person, read magic, and web. Tapestries and carpets are all about the room (one tapestry is worth 500 g.p.); he has very nice furniture. He wears a jeweled pendant worth 1,000 g.p. and carries 6 platinum and 10 gold pieces in his purse.
Original B2 statistics 3
AC 0 due to Dexterity 16 and plate mail +1, E 3, hp 18, #AT 1, D 1-6, ML 12
Source: B2, PDF page 13. Original mechanics retained.
Original Basic D&D statistics — B2
| Armor Class (descending) | 3 or 2 |
|---|---|
| Class / Level | F 1 |
| Hit Points | 5 |
| Attacks | 1 or 1/2 for crossbows |
| Damage | 1-6 |
| Morale | 10 |
Two groups of twelve: each group has six crossbowmen in plate (AC 3) and six swordsmen in plate and shield (AC 2).
AC 3 or 2, F 1, hp 5, #AT 1 or 1/2 for crossbows, D 1-6, ML 10
Source: 26 — Central Towers; Original B2 statistics 1. Unlisted statistics have not been invented.
Original Basic D&D statistics — B2
| Armor Class (descending) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Class / Level | C 2 |
| Hit Points | 11 |
| Attacks | 1 |
| Damage | 1-6 |
| Morale | 8 |
AC 2, C 2, hp 11, #AT 1, D 1-6. ML 8.
Source: 26 — Central Towers; Original B2 statistics 2. Unlisted statistics have not been invented.
Original Basic D&D statistics — B2
| Armor Class (descending) | 0 due to Dexterity 16 and plate mail +1 |
|---|---|
| Class / Level | E 3 |
| Hit Points | 18 |
| Attacks | 1 |
| Damage | 1-6 |
| Morale | 12 |
AC 0 due to Dexterity 16 and plate mail +1, E 3, hp 18, #AT 1, D 1-6, ML 12
Source: 26 — Central Towers; Original B2 statistics 3. Unlisted statistics have not been invented.
Carried · One treasure bundle. Item amounts below describe its contents.
| Item | Amount | Source value / price | Location / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold holy symbol | 1 | 150 gp | Scribe’s chamber |
| Clerical scroll | 1 | Not stated | Hold person |
Source: B2, keep area 26, PDF page(s) 13. Original narrative retained. Unstated prices and mechanics remain unspecified.
Possessions · One treasure bundle. Item amounts below describe its contents.
| Item | Amount | Source value / price | Location / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plate mail +1 | 1 | Not stated | Advisor |
| Ring of fire resistance | 1 | Not stated | Advisor |
| Arrows +1 | 10 | Not stated | Advisor |
| Tapestry | 1 | 500 gp | Chamber |
| Pendant | 1 | 1000 gp | Advisor |
Source: B2, keep area 26, PDF page(s) 13. Original narrative retained. Unstated prices and mechanics remain unspecified.