The search for the Cloak — SoD
Overview
Written from the facts in this map's file
The Search for the Cloak is an extra large underground map for Shadow of Death, measuring 144 by 144 tiles and rated expert. Eight players share the field, but only one can be human, and the other seven are computer-controlled with no teams. The story follows Moandor as he returns to his homeland, retakes Deathtown, and rebuilds an empire before hunting a lost cloak said to restore life to the dead. Factions in play include Necropolis, Inferno, Tower, Castle, Stronghold, Dungeon, Fortress, and Rampart. Victory requires acquiring one specific artifact, and the game is lost if time runs out after 336 days. Subterranean ground covers about a quarter of the map, with water and swamp making up much of the rest. The map includes 30 towns, 67 mines, 17 seer huts, and the Grail, along with wandering dragons and golems.
Author's description
| Version: | SoD |
|---|---|
| Size: | XL (144×144 tiles) |
| Difficulty: | Expert |
| Players: | 1 human / 8 total |
| Alliances: | No (Free for all) |
| Levels: | Surface and underground |
| Water %: | 22.14% |
| Victory condition: | Acquire a specific artifact — artifact #130 (or the standard win also counts) |
| Loss condition: | Time expires — 336 days |
Terrain (both levels)
Subterranean26.3%
Water22.9%
Swamp14.2%
Grass13.6%
Lava9.4%
Snow4.8%
Dirt3.1%
Rough3.0%
Sand2.8%
Rock (the solid part of the underground) is not counted.
Surface
Underground
On the map
Towns & Settlements
- Inferno(Blue) × 2
- Castle(Green) × 1
- Stronghold(Green) × 1
- Castle(Orange) × 1
- Dungeon(Orange) × 1
- Necropolis(Orange) × 1
- Rampart(Pink) × 1
- Fortress(Purple) × 3
- Tower(Tan) × 3
- Castle(Teal) × 2
- Conflux(Neutral) × 2
- Fortress(Neutral) × 3
- Inferno(Neutral) × 1
- Necropolis(Neutral) × 3
- Rampart(Neutral) × 4
- Tower(Neutral) × 1
Heroes
20 placed heroes on map
Wandering Monsters
- Faerie Dragon7 stacks
- Rust Dragon7 stacks
- Gold Golem5 stacks
- Green Dragon5 stacks
- Gold Dragon5 stacks
- Troll5 stacks
- Enchanter5 stacks
- Devil4 stacks
- Efreet Sultan4 stacks
- Azure Dragon3 stacks
- Arch Devil3 stacks
- Dwarf3 stacks
- Diamond Golem2 stacks
- Crystal Dragon2 stacks
- Battle Dwarf2 stacks
- Thunderbird1 stack
- Wolf Raider1 stack
- Titan1 stack
- Ogre Mage1 stack
- Monk1 stack
- Vampire1 stack
- Vampire Lord1 stack
- Lich1 stack
- Black Dragon1 stack
- Imp1 stack
- Peasant1 stack
- Archangel1 stack
- Red Dragon1 stack
- Naga Queen1 stack
Random Monsters
- Level 110 monsters
- Level 210 monsters
- Level 315 monsters
- Level 421 monsters
- Level 514 monsters
- Level 615 monsters
- Level 715 monsters
Creature Dwellings
Artifacts
- Spell Book(1 on heroes)
- Ballista(1 on heroes)
- Blackshard of the Dead Knight(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Sword of Hellfire(1 on heroes)
- Targ of the Rampaging Ogre(1 placed)
- Skull Helmet(1 on heroes)
- Helm of Chaos(1 placed)
- Crown of the Supreme Magi(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Rib Cage(1 on heroes)
- Titan's Cuirass(1 on heroes)
- Sandals of the Saint(1 on heroes)
- Celestial Necklace of Bliss(1 placed)
- Lion's Shield of Courage(1 on heroes)
- Sword of Judgement(1 on heroes)
- Helm of Heavenly Enlightenment(1 on heroes)
- Quiet Eye of the Dragon(2 placed)
- Red Dragon Flame Tongue(1 placed)
- Dragon Scale Shield(1 placed)
- Dragon Scale Armor(1 placed)
- Dragonbone Greaves(2 placed)
- Dragon Wing Tabard(1 placed)
- Necklace of Dragonteeth(2 placed)
- Crown of Dragontooth(1 placed)
- Cards of Prophecy(1 on heroes)
- Ladybird of Luck(1 on heroes)
- Spyglass(1 on heroes)
- Bowstring of the Unicorn's Mane(1 placed)
- Angel Feather Arrows(1 on heroes)
- Bird of Perception(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Equestrian's Gloves(1 placed, 1 in rewards)
- Talisman of Mana(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Orb of the Firmament(1 placed)
- Orb of Silt(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Orb of Tempestuous Fire(1 placed)
- Tome of Fire Magic(1 placed)
- Tome of Air Magic(1 placed)
- Tome of Water Magic(1 placed)
- Tome of Earth Magic(1 placed)
- Boots of Levitation(1 on heroes)
- Golden Bow(1 placed)
- Orb of Vulnerability(1 placed)
- Boots of Speed(1 placed, 1 in rewards)
- Cape of Velocity(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Pendant of Second Sight(1 placed)
- Pendant of Courage(1 placed)
- Ring of Infinite Gems(1 on heroes)
- Endless Sack of Gold(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Endless Purse of Gold(1 placed)
- Head of Legion(1 placed)
- Shackles of War(2 placed)
- Orb of Inhibition(1 placed)
- Vial of Dragon Blood(1 placed)
- Armageddon's Blade(1 on heroes)
- Angelic Alliance(1 on heroes)
- Cloak of the Undead King(1 on heroes)
- Elixir of Life(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Armor of the Damned(1 placed)
- Statue of Legion(1 placed)
- Power of the Dragon Father(1 placed)
- Titan's Thunder(1 placed)
- Admiral's Hat(1 on heroes)
- Bow of the Sharpshooter(1 placed)
- Wizard's Well(1 placed)
- Ring of the Magi(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Cornucopia(1 placed)
Scrolls & Random Relics
- Random artifacts2
- Spell scrolls2