The Death of the Necromancer — SoD

Overview

Written from the facts in this map's file

The Death of the Necromancer is a medium underground map for Shadow of Death, measuring 72 by 72. You play Arisilde, a sorcerer with no damage spells, who sets out to stop a necromancer sacrificing innocents to grow his power, with a Titan at your side. Three players are placed, but only one can be human. The Tower player is human, while the Necropolis and Stronghold players are computer-controlled. There are no teams. Victory requires transporting a specific artifact, and defeat comes if a specific hero is lost. Rock covers about 44 percent of the map, water 15 percent, with the rest dirt and snow. Notable finds include the Armageddon's Blade and the Ring of the Wayfarer, and wandering stacks such as a Stone Golem and an Arch Mage. Difficulty is set to normal.

Author's description

You are Arisilde, the "greatest" sorcerer in the land, a land without damage spells. Luckily your trusty friend, *cough*, and guardian, Titan, is at your side to keep you from harm. Unfortunately, the Necromancer is sacrificing innocents to expand his power. You feel it is your duty to stop him.

Version:SoD
Size:M (72×72 tiles)
Difficulty:Normal
Players:1 human / 3 total
Alliances:No (Free for all)
Levels:Surface and underground
Water %:15.30%
Victory condition:Transport a specific artifact — artifact #77 to (52, 55, surface) (or the standard win also counts)
Loss condition:Lose a specific hero — at (65, 5, surface)

Terrain (both levels)

Water27.3%
Dirt24.6%
Snow15.8%
Subterranean10.3%
Rough8.0%
Grass7.9%
Sand5.7%
Lava0.3%
Rock (the solid part of the underground) is not counted.
SurfaceSurface minimap of The Death of the Necromancer
UndergroundUnderground minimap of The Death of the Necromancer

On the map

Towns & Settlements

  • Necropolis(Blue) × 2
  • Tower(Red) × 1
  • Stronghold(Tan) × 1
  • Castle(Neutral) × 1

Heroes

6 placed heroes on map

Wandering Monsters

Random Monsters

  • Level 11 monster
  • Level 31 monster
  • Level 43 monsters
  • Level 51 monster

Artifacts

Map Objects & Structures

Resource18Favorable Winds17Treasure Chest11Magic Clouds8Magic Well7Mercenary Camp7Learning Stone7Border Guard7Campfire6Subterranean Gate6Mine5Keymaster's Tent4Two-way Monolith4Scholar4Sign4War Machine Factory3Arena3Seer Hut3Marletto Tower3Warrior's Tomb3Sea Chest2Garden of Revelation2School of War2Star Axis2Water Wheel2Redwood Observatory2Stables2Whirlpool2Shipyard2Tavern2