TSR 9360 - WGR2 - Free

The Jungle
The land in this area is filled with strange
foliage. Most of the trees reach one hundred to
one hundred fifty feet in height. Their broad
leaves range in size from that of a man’s palm
to large enough to wrap around a man. One
tree of this region has spikes along its trunk
pointing upward, as if trying to protect the
sweet fruit found in its high branches. Yet another
collects moonlight, giving off a pale glow
that dimly illuminates an area ten feet in diameter
out from branches’ ends.
Among the smaller foliage, giant mushrooms
half the size of a man can be found.
Also, a small bush reaching the height of a
man’s knees will be seen that gives off a very
pale light at night.
Random Encounters: Random encounters
will occur on a roll of 1-3 on a d10, with rolls
occurring in the morning, mid-afternoon, and
late evening. If an encounter is rolled, consult
the table and the encounter description.
Random Encounter table
ld20
1
2-3
4-8
9-1 1
12-13
14
15-18
19-20
Encounter
Couatl (Antrasz)
Giant Constrictor Snake
Malabur (local tribesman)
Poisonous Snake
Den Entrance
Wandering Survivor
Yuan-ti Halfbreeds
Yuan-ti Abomination (sunbathing)
Couatl: The couatl will appear as a bird
with an injured wing. If the party makes an
effort to try to help it, or discuss how to help it,
it will slowly change into the form of a man. It
will introduce itself as Antrasz and will enjoy
the party’s company, talking as long as the
party desires. The only useful information it
can offer is rumors of “snake-men”. If attacked,
the couatl will assume its natural form
and flee. If the characters kill this creature,
and mention this fact to the natives, they will
be attacked. If the characters know of the
yuan-ti, they may be able to persuade the
couatl to aid them.
Couatl (Antrasz): Int Genius; AL LG; AC 5;
MV 6 F1 18 (A); HD 9; hp 52; #AT 2; THACO 11;
Dmg 1-3 + plus poison/2-8 (constriction); SA
spells use, detect good/evil, detect magic, invisibility,
ESPat will; SZ L; ML 13; XP 6,000.
Casts clerical spells at 7th level: 3/3/2/1.
Giant Constrictor Snake: This snake will
drop from the trees upon a random character
and try to crush him. The yuan-ti use it to
hunt down escaped members of the “herd”.
Giant Snake: Int Animal; AL N; AC 5; MV 9;
HD 6 + 1; hp 29; #AT 2; THACO 15; Dmg ld4
(bite)/2d4 (constriction); SZ L; ML 9; XP 650.
Malabur (local tribesman): Armed only
with two spears and a blow gun, this noble
warrior will hail the party and seek to join
their ranks. He will offer to guide them to the
village and will tell them that they need to talk
to the chieftain about the disappearance of the
settlers.
He will reveal that he was the one chosen to
be the “talker” for the two groups and has
spent the last two months with them. They
disappeared when he traveled back to his
home to visit his newborn child.
Malabur will answer any questions about
the jungle as best he can. If the party asks him
about the snake men, he can say that he has
seen brief glimpses of such creatures.
Malabur: Int High; AL NG; AC 6; MV 12; F8;
hp 42; #AT 3/2; THACO 13; Dmg 1-6 or 1-3 +
poison; SZ M; ML 15; XP 2,000, Items: spear,
blowgun and ten poisoned needles (save vs.
paralysis or paralyzed for 6 turns).
Poisonous Snake: This snake, also under
orders from the yuan-ti, will confront the party
for three rounds before it realizes that these
are not escaped slaves. If allowed to flee, it will
alert the yuan-ti to the party’s presence.
Poisonous Snake: Int Animal; AL N; AC 6;
MV 15; HD 2+ 1; hp 11; #AT 1; THACO 19;
Dmg 1 + plus poison; SZ S; ML 8; XP 175.
Den Entrance: The party may choose to
bypass this place. At first glance it seems
nothing more than a creature’s den. On closer
inspection, however, it is obviously an opening
to an underground passage. This passage
leads into the city of the yuan-ti. If the party
follows it, go to encounter 1 of the Undercity.
Wandering Survivor: One of the four living
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