• GENERAL INFORMATION: This is the lair of the anti-paladin Ulrich, his high priest Dalgoroth, and the dragon Brimstone. All of the walls are polished black stone, as are the ceilings, which are arched and 12' high. The floors here are fashioned of reddish-black stone, which looks macabre under the light from the large torches set in wall sconces every 20' or so The climate here is generally warm, growing hotter as one nears the large cavern that houses the dragon.

• a1. Entry hall This large chamber contains stairs down to the fortress proper, as well as doors to various other areas. The remainder of the walls here are adorned with grim artwork, depicting scenes of carnage and evil. In the southwest corner is a statue of a black-cloaked warrior whose eyes glow red. This is actually a stone golem (60 hp) which will attack anyone who enters this hall unescorted by Ulrich or Dalgoroth.

• a2. Storeroom This chamber is a repository for spare clothing, weapons, and other items of interest only to Ulrich. Among the stacked items are a cloak of protection +1 and a longsword +2, and one shirt holds three opals (worth 1000 gp each) in a buttoned pocket.

• a3. Ulrich's bedchamber A large, sprawling series of chambers, this is where the anti-paladin comes to rest and sleep. The northern area contains a wardrobe and a mirror, while the eastern part of the room holds a gigantic four-poster bed of black iron. Several braziers in the corners serve to light the room. More paintings like those in a1 hang on the walls. All of Ulrich's furniture and decorations are dark and Gothic in origin. There is a 50% chance that some local woman will be found here; if so, there is a 50% chance that she is dead. Ulrich doesn't tend to keep his toys for long after they bore him.

• a4. Ulrich's washroom and closets Connected to the bedchambers by a short passage, this area holds a basin of everfull water, a chamberpot, and a huge tub of black marble. The western end of this area is actually a wall-rack that holds Ulrich's enchanted chain mail. The two closets contain a wide variety of fine clothes, as Ulrich prefers to be well-dressed. In the back of the easternmost closet, behind the hanging cloaks and robes, is a large silver chest. Locked and trapped with three distinct posion-needle traps, this chest is itself worth 2000 gp. Within are other treasures as well: 11 gold ingots worth 500 gp each, 4 large diamonds worth 5000 gp each, a ruby-studded necklace worth 9000 gp, a vorpal battleaxe +3, a rod of rulership, 5 potions of extra-healing, a potion of super-heroism, a ring of delusion, and a libram of ineffable damnation.

• a5. Temple of Nerull This area is dominated by its southern alcove, which holds a gigantic 12' statue of Nerull. The scythe in particular is highly magical, a +4 weapon for one with the size and strength to wield it properly. Any non-evil being who touches this weapon will suffer 20 hp of cold damage (save for half) every round he or she is in contact with the weapon. To either side of the statue stands a 9' brazier of wrought black iron; these are always aflame and cannot be extinguished by nonmagical means. Shelves to the left contain incense, robes, and such; a basin to the right is always filled with unholy water. This chamber has a 30' ceiling. A door in the eastern wall leads to Dalgoroth's quarters.

• a6. Dalgoroth's chambers This area is home to Dalgoroth, the high priest of Nerull tasked to help Ulrich with the god's unholy work. It is fairly spartan, containing a bed, a small wardrobe, a desk, several bookshelves, and a washbasin. In a hollow space beneath the wardrobe are the priest's most secret treasures: an immense black diamond worth 8000 gp, a sack containing 300 pp, potions of frost giant strength and undead control, a scroll with 4 6th level priest spells, and a tome detailing the history of Nerull's work on Oerth. This tome is worth 10000 gp alone as a rare work of art and history, but it also contains the deepest, darkest secrets of the god's inner circle of high priests. Any non-worshipper who possesses this tome will find himself saddled with a greater curse.

Dalgoroth human, male, 12th level high priest of Nerull (58 hp) Tall, gangly, and physically repulsive, this priest keeps to himself and quietly, efficiently serves both Ulrich and Nerull. There's not much else to him besides that. Dalgoroth prefers to fight with magic, and can use all of the special spells that Nerull grants to his high priests. However, he does own a robe of protection +2 and a scythe +3, nine lives stealer. He also wears a ring of shocking grasp and carries a horn of evil.

• a7. Workroom A crude laboratory of sorts, this chamber holds only two tables, some tools, and a large pile of black clay.

• a8. Antechamber This area is currently unused and empty save for a few scraps of iron.

• a9. Ready room This chamber contains all of the things Ulrich needs to ride his dragon: saddle and saddlebags, reins, etc. (Ulrich keeps the orb of dragonkind on his person at all times.) The door to the next area bears a glyph of warding (12th level) that permits only Ulrich or Dalgoroth access. As the latter would never dare confront the dragon, only the anti-paladin himself ever ventures through this portal.

• a10. Brimstone's lair This cavern is huge - almost a thousand feet across and perhaps half that high. To the south, a great opening leads to the outside, 250' above ground level. A powerful and permanent enchantment has been laid upon this entrance: only a dragon may enter by air. Anyone or anything else that approaches that way - be it by wings, magic, or whatever - will find themselves falling to the ground once they get within 100' of the opening. Within the cavern, wicked stalactites hang from the roof, though the floor is fairly level and clear of obstacles. Also, it is uncomfortably hot in the entire cavern. This is, of course, exactly how the inhabitant prefers things...

Brimstone red dragon, female (134 hp) Brimstone is a female adult red dragon of rather large size. Her history and true desires are unimportant at the moment, because thanks to Ulrich's artifact, the orb of dragonkind, Brimstone is completely under the anti-paladin's control. Even when the orb and its owner are far from the fortress, the dragon is still held under its sway - for such is the power of the dragon-orbs. However, Brimstone is not (and never was) a complacent, idle wyrm. Aggressive and violent - due in part to the temperament of her master - she is never happier than during a full-fledged massacre or battle. To this end, Ulrich makes sure to let the dragon have ample roaming/feeding time, and he also lets her keep a substantial amount of treasure. In a sense, Brimstone should be happy with her current situation: she has a safe lair, tons of treasure, and powerful allies, and commands the fear of everyone within flying range. The dragon's treasure is scattered about the cavern, subject to constant re-arranging and moving about. It's best to just determine it randomly; the bulk of it consists of vast quantities of coinage and large, bulky items.