The Gholam — AB
Overview
Written from the facts in this map's file
The Gholam is an extra large underground map of 144 by 144 tiles for Armageddon's Blade, rated hard and built for five players, though only one can be human. The author describes a gigantic evil returning to threaten the world, with every kingdom trying either to evade it or destroy it while still watching one another. Four teams compete: Red (Fortress) and Orange (Castle), Blue (Tower), Tan (Stronghold), and a Purple player who commands Inferno, Necropolis and Dungeon towns. Victory requires defeating a specific hero, and the game is lost if time runs out after 308 days. Roughly a third of the map is water, and rock covers much of the rest. Notable features include a Grail, 54 mines, 24 towns, eight monoliths and portals, and wandering Behemoths, Minotaur Kings and Goblins.
Author's description
| Version: | AB |
|---|---|
| Size: | XL (144×144 tiles) |
| Difficulty: | Hard |
| Players: | 1 human / 5 total |
| Alliances: | Yes (4 teams) |
| Levels: | Surface and underground |
| Water %: | 32.07% |
| Victory condition: | Defeat a specific hero — at (125, 98, underground) |
| Loss condition: | Time expires — 308 days |
Terrain (both levels)
Water55.8%
Grass11.6%
Subterranean7.9%
Rough5.5%
Lava4.9%
Sand4.6%
Swamp4.4%
Snow3.4%
Dirt1.9%
Rock (the solid part of the underground) is not counted.
Surface
Underground
On the map
Towns & Settlements
- Tower(Blue) × 1
- Castle(Orange) × 3
- Dungeon(Purple) × 1
- Inferno(Purple) × 2
- Necropolis(Purple) × 5
- Fortress(Red) × 2
- Stronghold(Tan) × 2
- Castle(Neutral) × 1
- Dungeon(Neutral) × 2
- Fortress(Neutral) × 1
- Rampart(Neutral) × 2
- Tower(Neutral) × 2
Heroes
12 placed heroes on map
Wandering Monsters
- Goblin11 stacks
- Minotaur King3 stacks
- Faerie Dragon3 stacks
- Ogre Mage2 stacks
- Cyclops2 stacks
- Orc Chieftain2 stacks
- Behemoth2 stacks
- Master Gremlin2 stacks
- Arch Devil2 stacks
- Red Dragon2 stacks
- Crusader2 stacks
- Harpy Hag2 stacks
- Medusa Queen2 stacks
- Troll2 stacks
- Peasant2 stacks
- Efreet2 stacks
- Thunderbird1 stack
- Dread Knight1 stack
- Swordsman1 stack
- Hobgoblin1 stack
- Wolf Rider1 stack
- Wolf Raider1 stack
- Dendroid Soldier1 stack
- Cyclops King1 stack
- Silver Pegasus1 stack
- Water Elemental1 stack
- Efreet Sultan1 stack
- Titan1 stack
- Master Genie1 stack
- Iron Golem1 stack
- Greater Basilisk1 stack
- Phoenix1 stack
- Gold Golem1 stack
- Wyvern1 stack
- Dwarf1 stack
- Evil Eye1 stack
- Black Dragon1 stack
- Gold Dragon1 stack
- Sharpshooter1 stack
- Boar1 stack
- Nomad1 stack
- Rogue1 stack
- Halfling1 stack
- Serpent Fly1 stack
- Lizard Warrior1 stack
- Mighty Gorgon1 stack
- Energy Elemental1 stack
- Magic Elemental1 stack
- Manticore1 stack
- Beholder1 stack
- Troglodyte1 stack
- Ogre1 stack
- Roc1 stack
- Stone Gargoyle1 stack
- Champion1 stack
- Zealot1 stack
- Royal Griffin1 stack
- Marksman1 stack
- Pikeman1 stack
- Halberdier1 stack
- Monk1 stack
- Mage1 stack
- Familiar1 stack
- Gog1 stack
- Naga Queen1 stack
- Magog1 stack
- Cerberus1 stack
- Pit Lord1 stack
- Skeleton1 stack
- Zombie1 stack
- Black Knight1 stack
- Vampire Lord1 stack
- Ghost Dragon1 stack
- Bone Dragon1 stack
- Power Lich1 stack
- Mummy1 stack
- Enchanter1 stack
- Sprite1 stack
Random Monsters
- Level 114 monsters
- Level 25 monsters
- Level 32 monsters
- Level 42 monsters
- Level 51 monster
Creature Dwellings
Artifacts
- Spell Book(1 on heroes)
- Ballista(1 on heroes)
- Ammo Cart(1 on heroes)
- First Aid Tent(1 on heroes)
- Centaur's Axe(1 on heroes)
- Blackshard of the Dead Knight(1 in rewards, 1 on heroes)
- Ogre's Club of Havoc(1 placed)
- Sword of Hellfire(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Titan's Gladius(1 in rewards, 1 on heroes)
- Shield of the Yawning Dead(1 on heroes)
- Shield of the Damned(1 on heroes)
- Sentinel's Shield(1 in rewards, 1 on heroes)
- Skull Helmet(1 on heroes)
- Hellstorm Helmet(1 on heroes)
- Rib Cage(1 on heroes)
- Breastplate of Brimstone(1 on heroes)
- Titan's Cuirass(1 on heroes)
- Sandals of the Saint(1 in rewards)
- Celestial Necklace of Bliss(1 in rewards)
- Sword of Judgement(1 in rewards, 1 on heroes)
- Helm of Heavenly Enlightenment(1 in rewards, 1 on heroes)
- Quiet Eye of the Dragon(1 on heroes)
- Red Dragon Flame Tongue(1 on heroes)
- Dragon Scale Armor(1 on heroes)
- Dragon Wing Tabard(1 in rewards)
- Still Eye of the Dragon(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Clover of Fortune(1 in rewards)
- Badge of Courage(1 placed)
- Crest of Valor(1 placed)
- Amulet of the Undertaker(1 on heroes)
- Vampire's Cowl(1 on heroes)
- Dead Man's Boots(1 on heroes)
- Garniture of Interference(1 on heroes)
- Surcoat of Counterpoise(1 on heroes)
- Boots of Polarity(1 on heroes)
- Bowstring of the Unicorn's Mane(1 in rewards)
- Angel Feather Arrows(1 placed)
- Ambassador's Sash(1 in rewards)
- Ring of the Wayfarer(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Equestrian's Gloves(1 placed)
- Necklace of Ocean Guidance(1 placed)
- Angel Wings(1 on heroes)
- Orb of Silt(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Spirit of Oppression(1 placed)
- Tome of Fire Magic(1 on heroes)
- Tome of Water Magic(1 on heroes)
- Tome of Earth Magic(1 on heroes)
- Boots of Levitation(1 on heroes)
- Golden Bow(1 in rewards)
- Cape of Velocity(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Pendant of Life(1 on heroes)
- Pendant of Courage(1 on heroes)
- Everflowing Crystal Cloak(1 placed)
- Ring of Infinite Gems(1 placed)
- Everpouring Vial of Mercury(1 placed)
- Eversmoking Ring of Sulfur(1 placed)
- Endless Sack of Gold(1 placed)
- Endless Purse of Gold(1 placed)
- Torso of Legion(1 placed)
- Arms of Legion(1 placed)
- Sea Captain's Hat(1 on heroes)
- Spellbinder's Hat(1 on heroes)
- Shackles of War(1 on heroes)
- Vial of Dragon Blood(1 in rewards)