The Saga of Ctulu — SoD
Overview
Written from the facts in this map's file
The Saga of Ctulu is an Extra Large underground map of 144 by 144 tiles for Shadow of Death, rated Expert. As the author describes it, the story centers on a hidden monastery far below the surface, out of human reach and believed by wizards to be a sanctuary for souls. Five players start, one of whom can be human, while Green, Orange, Purple and Teal are computer-controlled. Each player fields a different town: Dungeon, Conflux, Rampart, Fortress or Necropolis, and there are no teams. Water covers nearly half the map, with dirt, subterranean and snow ground making up much of the remainder. Victory requires defeating one specific hero, and a player loses by losing all towns and heroes. The Grail is placed on the map, along with 100 mines, 27 creature banks, 13 seer huts and two monoliths and portals. Wandering dragons and an Archangel roam the land.
Author's description
| Version: | SoD |
|---|---|
| Size: | XL (144×144 tiles) |
| Difficulty: | Expert |
| Players: | 1 human / 5 total |
| Alliances: | No (Free for all) |
| Levels: | Surface and underground |
| Water %: | 45.79% |
| Victory condition: | Defeat a specific hero — at (79, 64, underground) |
| Loss condition: | Lose all towns and heroes |
Terrain (both levels)


On the map
Towns & Settlements
- Conflux(Green) × 1
- Rampart(Orange) × 1
- Fortress(Purple) × 1
- Dungeon(Red) × 1
- Necropolis(Teal) × 1
Heroes
5 placed heroes on map
Wandering Monsters
- Peasant6 stacks
- Archangel4 stacks
- Azure Dragon4 stacks
- Enchanter4 stacks
- Rogue3 stacks
- Black Dragon3 stacks
- Ghost Dragon3 stacks
- Crystal Dragon3 stacks
- Faerie Dragon3 stacks
- Red Dragon2 stacks
- Mummy2 stacks
- Sharpshooter2 stacks
- Troll2 stacks
- Boar2 stacks
- Titan1 stack
- Champion1 stack
- Green Dragon1 stack
- Hobgoblin1 stack
- Harpy1 stack
- Troglodyte1 stack
- Beholder1 stack
- Nomad1 stack
- Angel1 stack
- Pegasus1 stack
- Rust Dragon1 stack
Random Monsters
- Level 06 monsters
- Level 18 monsters
- Level 28 monsters
- Level 315 monsters
- Level 410 monsters
- Level 57 monsters
- Level 610 monsters
- Level 721 monsters
Creature Dwellings
Artifacts
- Shield of the Yawning Dead(1 on heroes)
- Thunder Helmet(1 in rewards)
- Armor of Wonder(1 in rewards)
- Sandals of the Saint(1 on heroes)
- Celestial Necklace of Bliss(1 on heroes)
- Lion's Shield of Courage(1 in rewards)
- Sword of Judgement(1 in rewards)
- Helm of Heavenly Enlightenment(1 on heroes)
- Badge of Courage(1 in rewards)
- Amulet of the Undertaker(1 in rewards)
- Boots of Polarity(1 in rewards)
- Angel Feather Arrows(1 in rewards)
- Angel Wings(1 in rewards)
- Vial of Dragon Blood(1 in rewards)
- Armageddon's Blade(1 in rewards, 1 on heroes)
- Elixir of Life(1 in rewards)
- Admiral's Hat(1 in rewards)
- Cornucopia(1 in rewards)
Scrolls & Random Relics
- Random artifacts1