Tomb of Horrors was revised in late 1977 for publication as an AD&D module. published the module with a monochrome cover, revised and updated for use with first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons rules. The module included a twenty-page book, a twelve-page book, and an outer folder the original printing featured a two-color cover.
The module features a book of illustrations to show to players as the adventure unfolds. Tomb of Horrors was republished in 1981 as a 32-page booklet with identical text but a new, full-color cover.
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The module has been described as the first of a series of high-level scenarios, and was included as part of the Realms of Horror abridged compilation produced in 1987. A waist-high stone ring was built around the well to prevent customers and objects from falling into the dungeon. Around the 50 feet point (15 meters), the well grew completely dark and on reaching the floor, one entered a sandy floor with stone walls decorated with shields. These shields were rusty to the point of uselessness but for one purpose: people who wanted to be drawn up hit these shields and the noise made that way was considered a sign that people below wanted to be pulled up from the dungeon. The second well was a normal well in the sense that water could be pulled up from it. It was located in the back room and was the inn's source of washing water. It led directly to a total of two areas: a different area of Undermountain than the Entry Well and to the sewers of Waterdeep. It also led to the Pool of Loss, a portal to Hades. The clientele consisted mostly of adventurers eager to enter the depths of Undermountain. The Called, as they were sometimes known, listened to Waterdhavians, who were only too keen on sharing rumors and stories about the dungeon. As Durnan, despite his old age, was still a brawny man, who kept his old greatsword among the racks and asked any troublemakers to leave the inn, the Yawning Portal remained safe from toughs and brawlers. Services Ī typical dish served at the Yawning Portal consisted of quipper and chips. Shadowdark ale was a popular beverage served at the taproom. ĭurnan and the local church of Tymora had a deal. Durnan was to pay the church a daily fee and the church sent daily a cleric of theirs over as medical personnel. The clergy's service cost the injured a donation, which was effectively a fee for it was enforced and not merely expected, in the form of cash for the clergy did not accept credits.
The fee for getting hoisted up again was 1 gp per person.Entrance down the Entry Well to Undermountain cost 1 gp per person.While this was not exactly a service of the inn, it was quite common for customers to gamble on the success of those who ventured into Undermountain. You can help us by expanding it.īy 1375 DR, the Yawning Portal was run by its builder, Durnan, and his wife Mhaere Dryndilstann with the aid of their daughter Tamsil Dryndilstann.
The staff consisted of the waitresses and kitchen maids Luranla Dreer and Marrauda Belaskurth. Jarandur Tallstand and Parth Melander were the senior and junior cook respectively.
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