Gerrol's Farm

It's finally time to help poor farmer Gerrol. Talk to him outside his farm, and he'll explain that his wife, Leah, has been kidnapped by ogres. He wants the head of the ogre leader, Dergiab, and, if possible, Leah's safe return. Time to do some spelunking.

The Goblin and Orc Caves

A-To North Road B-Goblin Chief C-Bugbear Prisoner D-Orc Chief E-Orc Chief's Treasure Room F-Minotaur Pens G-To Bugbear Caves

You can skip this entire area by entering though the northernmost cave in North Road, but there are experience points and good loot in this optional maze of caves. The central area is controlled by the goblins, while the east and south are orc territory.

The main areas of interest are the two leaders--the goblin chief in his central room and the ogre chief to the east. Both have good loot, though you'll need to kill the ogre (3rd-level giant/4th-level fighter) guarding the bridge to the orc chief's treasure room.

Near the goblin chief, you'll find an imprisoned bugbear. He'll tell you about the war between the bugbears, orcs, and goblins. He'll also allude to the strange goings-on below with someone called the "master."

Adventurers looking for some tougher opponents will want to visit the minotaur pens in the southeast part of the cave. Those just looking to get down to business below should head straight for the stairs to the south.

Bugbear Caves

A-To Goblin and Orc Caves B-To North Road C-Bugbear Chief D-Leah E-Beastmaster and Wolf Pens F-To Ogre Caves

In the bugbear chief's room, you'll find a fair amount of treasure. He's a 20th-level fighter, and he has some guards with him. The Beastmaster to the south is much easier (2nd-level fighter), but he'll let the dogs out. Dire wolves, really.

Your most important task here is to free Leah, Gerrol's wife. She can be found in the central prison area. Make sure the path to the exit is clear before setting her free. Once she's safely out, the Ogre Caves await.

Ogre Caves

A-To Bugbear Caves B-Nuglat C-Dergiab and Ganon D-Portal to North Road

A half-orc prisoner named Nuglat is being held near the Bugbear Caves entrance. He knows a good deal about the "master." Dergiab is an ogre mage and has taken up with the cult. Free or fight Nuglat, then head toward the southwestern chamber.

Dergiab (7th-level wizard/6th-level fighter) and Ganon (10th-level rogue) will make for a tough duo. In addition to a variety of spells, Dergiab wields a +1 double axe, and Ganon's flail can cause fear when it strikes. Kill them both, loot their loot (be sure to get Ganon's journal from the nearby chest), and return Dergiab's head to Gerrol. The portal to the west will make the trip to the surface much easier.

Port Llast Mines

These mines will be closed to you until the end of the chapter. See the "Journey to Luskan" section for details.