The Black Dread — RoE
Overview
Written from the facts in this map's file
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
| 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

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
- Diamond Golem1 stack
- Black Dragon1 stack
- Archangel1 stack
- Efreet1 stack
- Magog1 stack
- Efreet Sultan1 stack
- Genie1 stack
- Mage1 stack
- Champion1 stack
- War Unicorn1 stack
- Cavalier1 stack
- Silver Pegasus1 stack
- Green Dragon1 stack
- Battle Dwarf1 stack
- Unicorn1 stack
Random Monsters
- Level 134 monsters
- Level 238 monsters
- Level 322 monsters
- Level 415 monsters
- Level 58 monsters
- Level 612 monsters
- Level 74 monsters
Creature Dwellings
Artifacts
- Spell Book(1 on heroes)
- Blackshard of the Dead Knight(1 placed)
- Sword of Hellfire(1 placed)
- Buckler of the Gnoll King(2 placed)
- Shield of the Damned(1 placed)
- Skull Helmet(1 placed)
- Helm of Chaos(1 placed)
- Crown of the Supreme Magi(1 placed)
- Hellstorm Helmet(1 placed)
- Breastplate of Brimstone(1 placed)
- Armor of Wonder(1 placed)
- Sandals of the Saint(1 placed)
- Celestial Necklace of Bliss(1 placed)
- Lion's Shield of Courage(1 placed)
- Quiet Eye of the Dragon(1 placed)
- Dragon Wing Tabard(1 placed)
- Still Eye of the Dragon(1 placed)
- Clover of Fortune(1 placed)
- Vampire's Cowl(1 on heroes)
- Boots of Polarity(1 placed)
- Ring of the Wayfarer(1 placed)
- Talisman of Mana(1 placed)
- Mystic Orb of Mana(1 placed)
- Orb of the Firmament(2 placed)
- Orb of Tempestuous Fire(1 placed)
- Orb of Vulnerability(1 placed)
- Vial of Lifeblood(1 placed)
- Necklace of Swiftness(1 placed)
- Boots of Speed(1 placed)
- Pendant of Second Sight(1 placed)
- Everflowing Crystal Cloak(1 placed)
- Inexhaustible Cart of Lumber(1 placed)
- Endless Purse of Gold(1 placed)
- Torso of Legion(1 placed)