Vortex Anomaly — SoD

Overview

Written from the facts in this map's file

Vortex Anomaly is an extra large map of 144 by 144 tiles with an underground level, built for Shadow of Death and set for eight players, all of whom can be human. There are no teams, and the victory condition is to defeat all enemies, while a player loses by losing all towns and heroes. The factions vary by player, with Romans, Byzantines, Vikings, Huns, Phoenicians, Egyptians, Britons and Slavs each drawing on a mix of castles, towers, strongholds, necropolises and other towns. Water covers about 36 percent of the surface, with rock making up roughly 30 percent. Notable features include 46 towns, 26 monoliths and portals, a seer hut, and several artifacts such as the Amulet of the Undertaker and Vampire's Cowl. Wandering Nomads, Water Elementals and Monks are common.

Author's description

A magic vortex appeared over Europe making a time anomaly. Play with one of the eight ancient, legendary powers in forgotten, but real times... Banners:Romans (Red), Byzantines (Blue), Vikings (Tan), Huns (Green), Phoenicians (Orange), Egyptians (Purple), Britons (Teal), Slavs (Pink).

Version:SoD
Size:XL (144×144 tiles)
Difficulty:Normal
Players:8 human / 8 total
Alliances:No (Free for all)
Levels:Surface and underground
Water %:36.48%
Victory condition:Defeat all enemies
Loss condition:Lose all towns and heroes

Terrain (both levels)

Water51.8%
Grass14.7%
Subterranean11.1%
Sand9.7%
Dirt4.5%
Rough3.2%
Snow2.9%
Swamp2.0%
Rock (the solid part of the underground) is not counted.
SurfaceSurface minimap of Vortex Anomaly
UndergroundUnderground minimap of Vortex Anomaly

On the map

Towns & Settlements

  • Random(Blue) × 1
  • Random(Green) × 1
  • Random(Orange) × 1
  • Random(Pink) × 1
  • Random(Purple) × 1
  • Random(Red) × 1
  • Random(Tan) × 1
  • Random(Teal) × 1
  • Random(Neutral) × 38

Heroes

9 placed heroes on map

Wandering Monsters

Random Monsters

  • Level 035 monsters
  • Level 43 monsters
  • Level 52 monsters
  • Level 73 monsters

Artifacts

Scrolls & Random Relics

  • Random artifacts79

Map Objects & Structures

Random Resource338Resource314Treasure Chest239Mine68Flotsam42Subterranean Gate32Learning Stone20Sea Chest18Warrior's Tomb17Obelisk13Shipyard11Witch Hut11Temple11Campfire10Two-way Monolith10Windmill9Sign8One-way Monolith Exit8One-way Monolith Entrance8Mercenary Camp7Magic Well7Shrine of Magic Incantation6Shipwreck5Shipwreck Survivor5Creature Bank5School of Magic5Boat5University4Buoy4Altar of Sacrifice4