Desert War — RoE

Desert War is a medium 72 by 72 map covered almost entirely in sand, with a small share of water and no underground level. It is built for two players, both of whom can be human, with no teams and random factions for each side. Rated hard, it is won by eliminating every enemy, and a player loses once all towns and heroes are gone. Wandering monsters include Mighty Gorgons, Ghost Dragons, Efreet Sultans, Giants and Thunderbirds, and dwellings hold Efreet, Bone Dragons, Rocs and Gorgons. Two named artifacts, the Bird of Perception and the Stoic Watchman, are placed on the map alongside five towns, mines, creature banks and monoliths.