Northern Darkness — AB
Overview
Written from the facts in this map's file
Northern Darkness is a small underground map for Armageddon's Blade, measuring 36 by 36, and it is built for one human player against seven computer-controlled colors. The premise centers on a fading aurora that once powered a kingdom, and the player must find a legendary artifact to restore it while rival lords rebel. The factions in play are Conflux, Rampart, Dungeon, Fortress, Inferno (twice), Stronghold, Tower and Necropolis, with no teams. Victory comes from building a Grail structure, while losing a specific hero ends the game. The map is about a tenth water, with grass, snow, dirt and swamp making up most of the land. Notable features include the Grail, Boots of Speed, an Endless Sack of Gold, seven mines, eight quest guards and eleven timed events.
Author's description
| Version: | AB |
|---|---|
| Size: | S (36×36 tiles) |
| Difficulty: | Expert |
| Players: | 1 human / 8 total |
| Alliances: | No (Free for all) |
| Levels: | Surface and underground |
| Water %: | 10.38% |
| Victory condition: | Build a Grail structure — at (3, 4, surface) (or the standard win also counts, AI can win this way too) |
| Loss condition: | Lose a specific hero — at (4, 5, surface) |
Terrain (both levels)
On the map
Towns & Settlements
- Rampart(Blue) × 2
- Fortress(Green) × 1
- Inferno(Orange) × 1
- Stronghold(Orange) × 1
- Necropolis(Pink) × 1
- Inferno(Purple) × 1
- Conflux(Red) × 2
- Dungeon(Tan) × 1
- Tower(Teal) × 2
Heroes
11 placed heroes on map
Wandering Monsters
- Peasant3 stacks
Creature Dwellings
Artifacts
- Spell Book(1 on heroes)
- Equestrian's Gloves(1 on heroes)
- Necklace of Ocean Guidance(1 on heroes)
- Boots of Speed(1 placed)
- Pendant of Courage(1 on heroes)
- Endless Sack of Gold(1 placed)
- Sea Captain's Hat(1 on heroes)
- Shackles of War(1 on heroes)