{乾乾} — SoD

This small underground map, measuring 36 by 36 and built for Shadow of Death, is set at the Impossible difficulty for eight players, with only one human player allowed. The other seven seats, including the random Teal player, are computer-controlled, and there are no teams. The factions include Castle, Necropolis, Conflux, Tower, Stronghold with Fortress, and Inferno. Rough ground covers about half the map, with sand, dirt, and lava making up most of the rest. Victory requires defeating every enemy, and the game is lost if the two-day time limit runs out. The map holds one town, 16 heroes, two wandering Enchanter stacks, a Firebird dwelling, two seer huts, five quest guards, two monoliths and portals, and two timed events. The author's note, roughly meaning constant diligence and caution, suggests the mood the map is meant to convey.