13. Pit of Ashes

A huge hole gapes in the underbrush. Rough dirt and stone walls, adorned with a ghastly tapestry of ash-coated rags and entrails, dangling from jutting charred bones.

• Descending the pit: 30’ deep. At the base is a pile of decomposing, partially burnt corpses, and mounds of ashes.
• Searching the corpses: For each turn of searching, 2-in-6 chance of finding a random treasure (see table below—each can be found once), and 3-in-6 chance of encountering 1d6 rot grubs.
• Secret door to Area 14: Concealed behind an especially rancid pile of ash. 1. Opal gem (500gp) 2. Scroll of hold portal, levitate, infravision 3. 2 vials of holy water 4. Potion of heroism