Ruins of the Goblin King

by computerdwarf

An exploratory location for fantasy tabletop adventure games.
Suggested rules: The Vanilla Game

Deep in the old Red Forest lie the ruins of a forgotten kingdom. These ruins belong to the Goblin King Abounoshar. The rumor about the Crown of the king being still in his coffin alongside him may be true… but there is only one way to find out.

Dungeon Rooms

1. Collapsed Entrance

A heap of stone and dirt blocks the way. Clearing it = time + noise.

Roll (d3):
1. Skeletons of goblin guards lie half-buried, rusted spears still in hand.
2. A swarm of rats bursts from the rubble when disturbed.
3. A fragile support beam gives way, forcing a quick escape or damage.

2. Cramped Corridor

Walls carved with runes of loyalty. Narrow, suffocating air.

Roll (d3):
1. Simple trap: pitfall, darts, or a collapsing ceiling.
2. Goblin Remnants whisper from the walls; sanity test or fear.
3. Etching of the Crown gives a hint about its true power.

3. Crypt of the Champions

Rows of alcoves; goblin warriors interred with arms.

Roll (d3):
1. Silent bones — but one urn hides a useful weapon.
2. A Bone Champion stirs when disturbed.
3. The tombs contain treasure, but disturbing them awakens the guardians.

4. The Treasury

Once lavish, now plundered; broken chests and scattered coins.

Roll (d3):
1. A mimic disguised as a cracked coffer waits.
2. A cursed relic remains; touching it imposes a burden.
3. A small pile of overlooked treasure (worth less than it appears).

5. The Throne Room

The toppled throne, coffin of Abounoshar behind it.

Roll (d3):
1. Coffin is empty except for the Crown.
2. The Goblin King rises as an undead sovereign.
3. The coffin is trapped — a magical ward strikes when opened.

The Crown is always found here. What it does is left to the GM.

Treasures (roll d6)

  1. Goblin Crown (artifact — cursed, mighty, or both).
  2. Bone flute that summons rats.
  3. Rusty sword with a hero’s name etched on it.
  4. Map to another ruin.
  5. Goblin gold (worth less than it looks).
  6. A gemstone with an ominous glow.

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