8. Orc Boss

This is the actual lair of the boss orc of the 1st level, a "lieutenant" to the chieftain with statistics similar to the others in area 25 on the 4th level. If not encountered already, there is a 1-2 on 1d6 chance he'll be here. If the boss is here, read or paraphrase the following. Don't forget to roll for surprise. You see a large, particularly ugly orc wearing what looks like human-made chainmail. He doesn't look happy to see you. As soon as he is able to act, the orc will begin yelling for his troops (in Orcish of course), and if he is able to do this they will begin arriving from areas 1 and 7 within 2d4 rounds. Of course, if they've already been defeated there, they won't be coming to his rescue. Note that orcs called from other areas receive +1 to morale when in the presence of their leader. If the boss is not present, or after he is vanquished: This weirdly-shaped room has a tattered mattress lying on the floor. Hidden under the mattress is the treasure the orcs have collected so far (excluding whatever they have lied to the boss about having), which is as follows: 2,305 sp, a gold bracelet set with emeralds (worth 1,000 gp), and a platinum and diamond buckle (worth 1,500 gp). He intends to give this treasure to his chieftain... eventually. Orc Leader: AC 15, HD 2, #At 1 shortsword +1, casts light 30' on command, Dam 1d6+1, Mv 30', Sv F2, ML 9, XP 75