NPC

Captive Medusa

Main

Captive Medusa

Disguises her nature as a maiden in need of rescue. Promises restoration for petrified companions in exchange for freedom; actually has one vial sufficient for six people, but intends to petrify her rescuers if released.

Primary location: 64 — Cell

Original statistics: Medusa. The linked existing block remains the counted encounter source.

Source inventory and valuables

Medusa’s Restoration Potion

Source: B2, caves:64, PDF page(s) 28. Role titles retained; no personal names or unstated mechanics invented. Original encounter narrative retained.

Medusa

Original Basic D&D statistics — B2

Armor Class (descending)	8
Hit Dice	4**
Hit Points	20
Attacks	1
Damage	1-6 plus poison
Movement per round	30’
Save As	F 4
Morale	8

Source notes

An asp-hair bite requires a save vs. Poison or death. Looking at the medusa, including fighting it from the front, requires a save against being turned to stone.

Source stat line

AC 8, HD 4**, hp 20, #AT 1, D 1-6 plus poison, MV (30’), Save F 4, ML 8.

Source: 64 — Cell; Original B2 statistics 1. Unlisted statistics have not been invented.