A Terrible Rumor — SoD

Overview

Written from the facts in this map's file

A Terrible Rumor is a small 36x36 underground map for Heroes of Might and Magic III: Shadow of Death, set at Normal difficulty. Six players take part, with up to three human players, and the Green, Orange and Purple colors are controlled by the computer. There are no teams. Red, Blue and Tan fight with Castle, Rampart, Tower, Stronghold, Fortress and Conflux, while the computer colors field Inferno, Necropolis and Dungeon. Victory requires defeating all enemies, and a player loses by losing all towns and heroes. The map is mostly grass, rock and subterranean ground, with some sand. Wandering monsters include Boars, Walking Dead and Gog, and a Centaur dwelling, three Collar of Conjuring, Dragon Wing Tabard and Lion's Shield of Courage are placed as artifacts. A timed event is also included.

Author's description

The two lords of Shireton, the Guardians as they are called, are rumored to have sided with the denizens of The Underworld against the King. If true, you must bring about the destruction of the Guardians and venture into the deep of the underworld to end the ever-present threat from below.

Version:SoD
Size:S (36×36 tiles)
Difficulty:Normal
Players:3 human / 6 total
Alliances:No (Free for all)
Levels:Surface and underground
Victory condition:Defeat all enemies
Loss condition:Lose all towns and heroes

Terrain (both levels)

Grass50.7%
Subterranean32.6%
Sand13.6%
Rough2.8%
Dirt0.2%
Lava0.1%
Rock (the solid part of the underground) is not counted.
ⓘOriginal scenario included with game — no separate download needed.
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SurfaceSurface minimap of A Terrible Rumor
UndergroundUnderground minimap of A Terrible Rumor

On the map

Towns & Settlements

  • Random(Blue) × 1
  • Random(Green) × 1
  • Random(Orange) × 1
  • Random(Purple) × 1
  • Random(Red) × 1
  • Random(Tan) × 1
  • Dungeon(Neutral) × 1
  • Random(Neutral) × 1

Heroes

7 placed heroes on map

Wandering Monsters

Random Monsters

  • Level 13 monsters
  • Level 210 monsters
  • Level 34 monsters
  • Level 44 monsters
  • Level 52 monsters
  • Level 62 monsters

Creature Dwellings

Scrolls & Random Relics

  • Random artifacts1
  • Spell scrolls3

Map Objects & Structures

Random Resource64Mine33Resource26Treasure Chest25Subterranean Gate10Learning Stone5Shrine of Magic Thought4Witch Hut4Creature Bank4Shrine of Magic Incantation3Random Dwelling3Quest Guard3Idol of Fortune3Pandoras Box3Magic Well3School of Magic2Den of Thieves2Seer Hut2Two-way Monolith2Obelisk2Star Axis2Keymaster's Tent1Border Gate1Refugee Camp1Arena1Garrison1Hill Fort1Marletto Tower1Pillar of Fire1War Machine Factory1