The Black Dread — RoE

Overview

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The Black Dread is a large, hard map measuring 108 by 108, played entirely above ground. An Ice Age has settled over the north, and the necromancer Balerion is seizing its lands while nearby rivals ignore warnings of war. The player must first defeat these neighbors before turning to the greater threat with the southern kingdoms behind them. Six players take part, with at most five controlled by humans, and the Purple side is computer-only. No teams are used. Factions include Fortress, Tower, Dungeon, Rampart, Castle, and, for Purple, Inferno and Necropolis. Grass and snow cover most of the land, with water making up about nine percent. Wandering forces include a Black Dragon, an Archangel, and a Mage, and the map holds ten towns and 52 mines. Victory requires defeating all enemies, and a player loses by losing every town and hero.

Author's description

A sudden Ice Age has descended. The evil necromancer Balerion, known as the Black Dread, is conquering the North, but your pesky neighbors refuse to listen to your tidings of war. You must overcome them in order to take on the true evil with all the strength of the Southern kingdoms behind you.

Version:RoE
Size:L (108×108 tiles)
Difficulty:Hard
Players:5 human / 6 total
Alliances:No (Free for all)
Levels:Surface only
Water %:9.49%
Victory condition:Defeat all enemies
Loss condition:Lose all towns and heroes

Terrain

Grass41.1%
Snow31.8%
Dirt13.9%
Water9.5%
Sand3.6%
SurfaceSurface minimap of The Black Dread
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On the map

Towns & Settlements

  • Tower(Blue) × 1
  • Rampart(Green) × 1
  • Castle(Orange) × 1
  • Inferno(Purple) × 1
  • Necropolis(Purple) × 1
  • Fortress(Red) × 1
  • Dungeon(Tan) × 1
  • Inferno(Neutral) × 1
  • Necropolis(Neutral) × 2

Heroes

3 placed heroes on map

Wandering Monsters

Random Monsters

  • Level 134 monsters
  • Level 238 monsters
  • Level 322 monsters
  • Level 415 monsters
  • Level 58 monsters
  • Level 612 monsters
  • Level 74 monsters

Map Objects & Structures

Random Resource206Resource148Treasure Chest91Mine52Campfire27Learning Stone21Sign13Magic Well10Scholar10Windmill9Magic Plains9Eye of the Magi8Star Axis7Marletto Tower7School of Magic7Sea Chest7Mercenary Camp6Warrior's Tomb6Rally Flag6Witch Hut6Hut of the Magi6Flotsam6Refugee Camp5Tree of Knowledge5Garden of Revelation5Keymaster's Tent5Border Guard5School of War4Black Market4Idol of Fortune4