The Dolmen Tomb – Area 20: Chieftain's Crypt

More than a dozen ancient skeletons grasping bronze khopeshes and outfitted in lamellar armor and wicker shields are laid out on straw mats lining the dusty floor. Against the north wall sits a carved stone throne, upon which slumps the mummified body of an obviously-important warrior wearing a bejeweled iron crown. In his gnarled right hand, he clutches an exquisite battleaxe which glows softly in the darkness of the crypt. 

The Dolmen Tomb – Area 19: Antechamber

 

A pair of 8-ft. high statues of coyote-headed men stand in alcoves on the east wall. Emplaced at chest-height on the west wall are four, 2-ft. sq. metal panels: one each of bronze, iron, silver, and gold (from north-to-south). Ancient bronze and copper excavation tools (picks, spades, augers, etc.) are stacked against the angled south walls, which show signs of long-halted digging work.

The Dolmen Tomb – Area 18: Slaves' Crypt

 
Dozens of ancient skeletons are laid out on straw mats lining the dusty floor.

• Skeletons. These bodies (37 total) do not animate IN ANY WAY unless the tomb guardians in area 19 activate to repel intruders. Even if previously smashed, the bones will reform into brittle skeletons when that occurs.
  
  

<< Area 17: Slaves' Crypt

>> Area 18: Antechamber

The Dolmen Tomb – Area 17: Slaves' Crypt

The chamber is empty save for dozens of straw mats lining the dusty floor.

• The (30) brittle skeletons once interred here were released and destroyed by the tomb robbers (see area 1).
  
  

<< Area 16: False Secret Door

>> Area 18: Slaves' Crypt

The Dolmen Tomb – Area 16: False Secret Door

 

At the end of this seemingly dead-end passage is a deliberately-obvious “secret door” (anyone searching the west wall “discovers” a suspicious-looking panel automatically).

The Dolmen Tomb – Area 15: Champion's Crypt

 

Dozens of ancient skeletons are laid out on straw mats lining the floor of this crypt. A carved stone sarcophagus rests near the angled south walls. The stone lid is carved with ancient glyphs that tell the tale of Tiyamuzi—Champion of the Coyote Clan. Bloodoath-Keeper.

The Dolmen Tomb – Area 14: Wise-woman's Crypt

 

Dozens of ancient skeletons are laid out on straw mats lining the floor of this dusty crypt. A profusion of jars rest on the floor against the east and west walls. A carved stone sarcophagus stands near the angled south walls. The lid is carved with ancient glyphs that name the interred as Ninu the Ageless—Wise-woman of the Coyote Clan. Outsider.

The Dolmen Tomb – Area 13: Trapped Hall

 

The walls, floor, and ceiling of this hall are covered with finely-worked carvings that depict pastoral/quasi-ceremonial scenes of beasts and hill-men.

The Dolmen Tomb – Area 12: Shrine

A terracotta statue of a matronly woman sits cross-legged upon a raised (1-ft. high) dais on the south wall, and cradles a stone urn in her lap. The dais surrounding her is covered with dozens of unlit candles, wooden bowls and straw baskets filled with desiccated offerings, and two sealed clay jars. The room is filled with a fecund, earthy aroma and hints of floral perfume.

The Dolmen Tomb – Area 11: Processional Hall

 

The north wing of this chamber is lined with 5-ft. high arched alcoves (13 total). Seated cross-legged on the floor of each alcove is a robed and hooded figure, draped with dusty cobwebs. To the south is a wider antechamber with an elaborate arched exit, flanked by a pair of alcoves in which stand lamellar-armored skeletons holding bronze khopeshes and wicker shields. On the floor before the exit is a colorful mosaic which remains vivid even through the thick layer of dust.

The Dolmen Tomb – Area 10: Altar Room

 

In the outer corridor (area 10a), a DC 18 (Perception) check spots the telltale seams of a secret panel on the south wall. The panel pushes inward, revealing a passage beyond. Dim light flickers from around the bend.