"When skies are black and pale winds moan… And old men grip their gnarled thrones… And children shiver ‘round the hearth at home… it stalks the woods… alone. A monster- neither beast nor man- seeks the foolish and lost within its domain. Legends speak of a time when it served as a guardian spirit, but those days have passed. Now it serves a different purpose: as the story to keep children good… the boogey-man of the woods. Lair of the Tarka is designed as a challenging adventure for low and mid-level players. The optimal strategy is to avoid the titular beast and collect the riches inside. If players are not prepared, they may meet their end on the claws of the beast or other creatures inside, so consider this fact carefully when adding it to your game. Explore a short dungeon filled with challenges, lore, and valuable loot! Encounter a monster inspired by legendary beasts like Bigfoot, and the Wendigo. Rollable table for random encounters featuring six monsters including two custom-designed creatures! Helpful tips on how to run random encounters included!" [Author Summary]