Angoria, World of Adventure

III

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 Book III - The Southern Lands
From the breezy Fonagarth Steppe to the Scorching Born Dunes
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 Welcome to the South

I
t is once again time to delve into the world of
Angoria, as we take a look at the southern lands. The
breezy Fonagarth Steppe, where the nomadic horse
tribes roam, herding, trading, and raiding the
neighbors. The scorching red sands of the Born
Dunes, where only the tough, or the clever, survive
and thrive. And the dead, barren, sad land of the
Magnetic South, where something went horribly wrong long
ago, and the land became a wasteland of snow, ash and sand.

The south is a mixed bag, much more so than the middle

continent where the biggest mixes you'll find in the Midlands,
or the north, where everything fits right in with the harsh cold
environment. The south holds a certain beauty to it, and it
shows in its people and cultures. Whereas most of the middle
continent and north is the same, the south is different in
every region you tread, and that is beauty in its rawest form.

The land of nomadic horse riders and shepherds, the

Fonagarth Steppe is a harsh place. The Khans ruling this
untamed domain do everything in their power to keep their
lands safe, and people and horses well fed. Some do this
through trade, giving away fine crafts and excellent war
horses, while some tend to rely on raiding Moorvale and the
Born Dunes, believeing it to honor the ancestral ways.

The Born Dunes are a forbidding desert region, where most

people live underground, gathering water from the natural
caverns deep under the earth. The merchants have camp
cities built along the main waterway, and their homes can
offer respite for weary travelers. The great Dune River flows
down from the Crags of Thorn to the north, and down to the
waters known as the Leviathan Coast. These waters have
sailors at their toes, as the Leviathans living deep underneath
have a very personal relationship with their Immortal, which
is why most captains pray to the Arch Leviathan for safe
passage, just to be safe.

The Magnetic South is a dead land, where nothing grows, or

ever will grow since the great Unknown Cataclysm that
destroyed the ancient empires in the Age of Myth. Yet some
still come here, to escape their tormentors, or to just live in
solitude, and die quietly. It's a quietly respected land, and it
will likely never change, for better, or for worse.

These lands offer their respective experiences and riches,

and one should respect them, always. So please, take a
breath, and appreciate the land, and what it offers.
- Viktor Khan, the Failed Conqueror

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 Fonagarth Steppe
The Land of Khans

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 Welcome to the Steppe
F
onagarth Steppe, the land of horse nomads and
Khans. Here, you have horse, or you're target
practice of the raiders. This land has little in
terms of adventuring, aside from the exploration
and raiding, so instead this section will feature
some of the land's deeper lore, told of in legends
of the Khans, as well as some interesting
encounters, info on monsters, and locations of interest.
The Golden Khan, and the
Beastwar of Moorvale
In the old times, all the clans were ruled by a man known as
the Golden Khan, who was once good friends with the
beastfolk living further north, in the current Grand Duchy of
Moorvale. They shared their wealth, and he was granted the
honor of drinking from the horn of kings.
The peace continued, until one faithful day a faction of men
from the north, exiles and reformists of the sea-fairers of
Fjordhein, came to the rainy lands up north. The beastfolk
sent a messenger saying that these new people seemed more
aggressive than any man or even beast they had seen so far,
possibly because of northern blood in their veins. The Khans
kept an eye on the newcomers during their visits up north,
and one day, word came that the tension had broken into war.
The Golden Khan thought for many moons of a way to end
the aggressions, as he had become a pacifist in his older
years. Then the fighting started getting out of hand, as the
warring factions spread their battle lines to the Steppe.
Hundreds of innocents were slain, and the Golden Khan
declared his days of pacifism over. He took 800 of his best
riders, and gave the clans to his 5 children, telling them they
were the new Khans, and they should never spill blood of kin
out of nothing. Then he rode, and only after his men were
dead did he manage to drive the beastfolk and northmen out
of his lands. Then he died from his wounds, and the
Immortal of the Steppe took his soul to the Vast Pastures of
Paradise.
The people of the Steppe believe the Golden Khan's sacrifice
made the war end, and the Khans never denied it, even if they
knew the truth of their father's fall. Ever since the, Moorvale
has been the enemy of the clans.
That is the tale of the Golden Khan in the Beastwar, as told
by the clansmen and Khans.
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The Tale of the Dreaming
Wizard
There's a story that travels around the Steppe, about the first
Fonagarth wizard. He was a young and charming man, who
rode like no other, in more ways than one. He was so fierce in
battle and in love, he became known as Vodd Darkhunter. He
had some deviant tastes however, and he spent days on end
seeking what he desired. However, eventually he grew so tired
of seeking satisfaction he took his horse one night, and went
on a hilltop to sleep his exhaustion away.
Next morning he was still there, still in deep sleep. He was
hit over the head, and he still remained asleep. However, he
began speaking in his sleep. He spoke of a land like no other,
where one could go, but where none could leave. It was like
his mind was taken from his body and placed somewhere it
would never die. He also spoke of the strong presence of
Immortal, and how said Immortal was he who preserves
those in peril, so they may never die.
The people grew wary of him, while some became curious,
listening to his dreams for hours on end. He inspired many
more wizards in the Steppe, becoming an iconic figure. One
day, however, he was gone. No trace of him anywhere, and no
signs of kidnapping. Eventually the people started saying the
Immortal took his body as well, so he may never die in flesh
either.
The Centaurs' Arrival
When the Centaurs first came to the Steppe, some of the
clans were hysterical, telling of half horse demons, while
others actually bothered speaking with them, getting to know
them, and even befriending them. The Khans gathered for
feast in the Palace of Khans one night, and some brought
their new Centaur friends along, so they may have a taste of
the of the local cuisines. This startled and terrified many, but
over the course of the feast, after some eating, and drunken
revelry, friendship was established between the two peoples.
Ever since then Centaurs have been trading partners,
defenders, and battle comrades of the nomads, swearing
their loyalty over a toast of eternal kinship. It's also a fun
story to tell foreigners.

Fonagarth Steppe
Wilderness
Most of the Steppe is barren and windy grassland, with some
hills scattered about. In the northwest lies the Forbidden
Wall, an entranceway to the Crags of Thorn, where goblins
riding worgs come from, attacking the clans. It's a cruel
place, and getting a horse is your top priority, as it speeds up
travel and gets you out of trouble quickly.
Fonagarth Steppe Wilderness Encounters
d10 Encounter
1 5 Fonagarth raiders
2 2d6 goblins
3 2d6 goblins on worgs
4 3d6 hobgoblins on dire wolves
5 1d12+3 ogre nomads
6 2 trolls
7 Hydra (out of its home in the sea, or in)
8 2 wyverns
9 2d6 dire wolves
10 20 Fonagarth raiders
Fonagarth Raider
Medium humanoid (Human), Lawful Evil
Armor Class 16 (studded leather)
Hit Points 21 (3d8+3)
Speed 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
17 (+3) 18 (+4) 12 (+1) 11 (+0) 16 (+3) 9 (-1)
Saves Dexterity +6
Skills Athletics +5, Animal Handling +6, Perception
+5
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Sylvan
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Actions
Multiattack. The Fonagarth Raider makes one
Longbow attack, or two scimitar attacks.
Longbow. Ranged attack: +6 to hit, 120/600 ft., one
target. Hit: 7 (1d8+4) piercing damage
Scimitar. Melee attack: +6 to hit, 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 6 (1d6+4) slashing damage
A Fonagarth never forgets their warhorse, after all, it's what
defines them, and not having one would be a death sentence.
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Wyverns of the Fonagarth Steppe
Wyverns are an uncommon, but not an impossible sight in
the Steppe. They've become one of the most feared beasts in
the Steppe for many reasons, and each rider and shepherd is
told of them when they become old enough to go out on their
own, usually at the age of 13. So what makes wyverns so
feared? Many things, as I said.
They devour cattle and sheep, robing shepherds of their
livelihood.
They have a taste for horses, developed over the centuries.
Their poisonous sting claims many lives among clans.
Hunting one is a fool's errand, as the beasts are cunning,
and faster than the best riders.
Even if one is lucky enough to catch a wyvern, they'll be
faced with the terrifying realization that they live in pairs.
You will never find more or less than two wyverns at once.
They're stealth predators, and move through the air
silently, striking from the depths of pits, or the high and
clouded skies.
According to the legends of one clan, told to others over
time, a pair of wyverns once slaughtered a hundred riders
before being killed by that clan's Khan and his brothers.
The Goblin Riders of the Steppe
Goblins were the spearhead of the orc Immortal Thorn's first
attack to the Steppe, at the beginning of the Age of Legends,
and were mowed down by the riders of the clans, led by the
Golden Khan in the days predating the Beastwar. After the
crushing defeat of his men, the army's general, Rhoc the
Stormbringer, decided to start domesticating beasts captured
at the edges of the Crags, thus creating the Crag Cavalry.
With this new force his successors over the decades launch
new attacks almost every passing moon, and every time he
feels they get closer to victory. But they know Thorn dislikes
waiting, so they sends his Clergy new reports of battles
weekly, some gains, some losses, but mostly made up on the
fly. The things you do to keep your scalp.
The Ogres
The Ogres moved to the Fonagarth Steppe in the seventh
century, during the Age of Myth, before the land was even
called that. The humans came much later, in the 12th century
of the Golden Age, far before the Khans. But from the start
there was tension and rivalry in the air, and the two peoples
have been competing for the Steppe for over three centuries
now. That, and herding, raiding, and eating.
The Dungeons of the Steppe
There are no unexplored caves, crypts, or anything of the sort
in the Fonagarth Steppe. The land is barren, flat, and mostly
perfect for its safety from underground freaks, even if the
surface ones are just as bad. Crypts are absent, since the
people of the clans don't bury their kinsmen, but burn them
on a great pyre, so their spirit may burn free forever. The
closest to caverns and dungeons can maybe be found at the
Forbidden Wall, but it's mainly off limits due to the Faithful of
Thorn holding the land.
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 Special Locations and
Encounters
Listed and described here are the most notable areas, and
special encounters adventurers may come across during their
time in the Steppe.
The Palace of Khans
A great fortress, built of wood, rock, and the bones of long
dead megabeasts. The palace is an imposing site from
without, and within, it shows the true might of the Khans, as
the palace is an open space all the way to the ceiling.
Platforms and ladders circle the great space, and the Fang
Thrones, the bone crafted thrones of the Khans, sit in the
very center of the lowest area. Here, they may gather for
meetings and feasts, and greet newcomers with open arms,
welcoming them to their realm. The Khans do not bow to
anyone, and the only way to earn a Khan's respect is by
outriding a champion named by the Khans. It's not an easy
task, and could kill a man. Another way is to widow a wyvern,
and sever its mate's tail as a trophy. The last known way is by
slaying one hundred of the Faithful of Thorn, which is by far
the hardest task.
The Hydra Coast
The Hydra Coast lines the eastern end of the Steppe, and is
named so after the multi headed aquatic beasts that roam the
nearby waters. The Hydra Coast is also the home of the
Fonagarth centaur tribes, who respect the large monsters,
only fighting them if they hunger for the flesh of humanoids.
Often they can be sent on their way with a small offering of
lamb and other herd animal. The Hydra Coast was named so
after the hydras that lived in the waters. They were
discovered by the ogres long ago, but their tongue called it
the Seasnake Coast. However, as wizardry became more
common, and knowledge of of magical beasts was spread, the
area was renamed to the Hydra Coast.
The Legend of Izankhai Khan, the Hydra
Slayer
The people of the Hydra Coast tell of a centaur by the name
of Izenkhai Khan, who, in the late 14th century of the Age of
Legends, led the centaur clans with wisdom, and strength.
They called it the Duality of Izankhai, as wisdom was the
weapon of the less capable in battle, and strength the weapon
of a true warrior. One day, a great hydra emerged, and
Izankhai wanted to fight it. He was beaten down by it, many
times, and each time he escaped more and more narrowly.
He spent days trying, and the hydra kept driving him off. So,
he decided to use the wisdom he had acquired from his fights
with the beast, and tire it by not attacking, instead riding
around it and playing his flute, dodging its attacks. Then, the
beast tired, and he drew his great blade, slashing its heads off
and burning the wounds shut. This deed made him a hero of
the people, and a friend of all Khans.
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The Pyre Hills
These hills are to the west of the Palace of Khans. Here, no
joy is found. Here no one sings, dances or laughs. Here no
honor or glory await. Here, the dead burn. The Fonagarth
people tell that if a fallen warrior isn't burned on a funeral
pyre, they will be taken by the spirits of the Steppe, and
become a Dark Rider, or a Death Knight to those less
knowledgeable. The Dark Rider will be bound to the land,
and may not pass on until their slain corpse is placed on a
funeral pyre where the light of the rising sun will then release
their soul in a flash of fire. Many Dark Riders wait at the edge
of these hills, waiting for a warrior that can match up to
them. It is a long and pained wait, but when the time comes,
they welcome their last opponent with open arms, for one
final battle, where they might finally find rest.
The Rider Tournaments
The people of the Fonagarth Steppe enjoy competitiveness,
and the Khans organize great tournaments each year. These
tournaments are shows of power, and have six competitions
related to them.
The first competition is archery. It's simple. The
competitors must fire a longbow at 350 feet, and hit the 5
targets lined up at the end as accurately as possible, with
as few arrows used as possible.
The second competition is riding. The competitors must
ride over the Steppe's hills in the fastest time possible,
and not at any point lose control of the horse or fall off.
The third competition is falcon handling. The participants
must fly a falcon up on some rocks to receive a gold coin,
and make sure it returns, and comes back before the
spark candle that sets the time limit goes out.
The fourth competition is that of physical combat
prowess. The participants are given scimitars, and they
must use their skills with the blade to defeat the others.
The competitors are split into five groups.
The fifth competition is horse archery. The participants
must ride in a wide circle with a radius of 300 feet, and hit
four targets in the smallest amount of time.
The sixth competition is the battlering. The participants
must use their skills to defeat their opponents, and the
last one on their horse is declared the winner.
After each competition, the Khans judge who performed the
best in the tournament, and the winner shall be granted the
honor of being the Voice of the Khans, meaning they hold
authority over all non-officers in the armies, and are welcome
to join them for a grandiose feast. They're also given an
armored warhorse, and a +1 lance.
This concludes the information on the Fonagarth Steppe, so
we must move on to the next region, a land of red sand and
mysticism. The Born Dune.
 The Born Dunes
Land of peculiarities, and magics

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B
eyond the south of the Midlands and the
Blackwater Lands, west of the Fonagarth
Steppe, lies the land of red sands, and
mysticism. The Born dunes are an odd land.
The mysterious city of Aram, the Leviathan
Coast with its massive sea serpents, the tent
cities and underground villages, as well as the
strange Slayer Keep, all put together in the shape of a strange
fantasy Egypt mixed with Byzantine, with monks thrown into
the mix, make up this weird land. The Dunes have naturally
red sand, which is a great mystery, since all other sand seems
completely normal in the rest of the world. Some say blood
magic was involved, and others say the land is rich with
metals and minerals, which have led to extensive mining
operations, which yield more profit one could dream of.
Indeed, the land is strange, and I couldn't tell you all of it in
one sitting. This chapter will have a small adventure,
wilderness info, stats for the Leviathans of the coast, and
locations of interest.
Cugel!
This is a small adventure meant as a lighthearted, or nerve
wrecking and migraine inducing dungeon crawl, depending
on how the party looks at it. In the desert, between the Slayer
Keep and the Dune River is a small floating tower the locals
say belongs to an old wizard, who is one of the most
welcoming and generous person in the land. However, lately
people have heard his wails of despair and anger, and suspect
it has something to do with a certain odd looking individual
who often visits the old wizard.
The party can just enter the tower willy nilly, through a small
portal that leads right into the tower's lobby. From the upper
floor the party will hear cursing and wailing, and a DC 12
Perception check reveals he is cursing someone named
Cugel. If the party goes in, the old wizard calms down a bit
and bows, introducing himself as Baracshi the Wise. He
offers the party some tea and biscuits, and asks them to take
a seat.
The party will notice the tower is looking like a bit of a mess.
If questioned about it, the wizard explains that he was robbed
while he was sleeping, and he believes he knows who the
culprit is. A thief named Cugel the Clever comes by every day,
asking if he could get some magical spell things like wands
and scrolls, but the wizard ignores him ever single time,
telling him that if he wants magic wands or scrolls, he'll have
to get them through his own way, which the wizard highly
doubts would ever work. Or doubted, since he's now been
robbed, possibly by Cugel. He offers the party 1,200 gold and
a wand of fireballs with 10 charges, if they track him down
and bring back the things that were stolen. If the party
accepts he will get ecstatic, and tells them hurry along,
promising more tea and biscuits after the deed is done.
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The Search
If the party starts looking for Cugel in the desert, on a DC 14
Survival or Investigation checks they'll find tracks that lead to
a small glyph engraved in the earth. If the whole party stands
on top of it, they'll suddenly fall into a sinkhole that comes
out of nowhere, and fall into Cugel's dungeon.
If the party starts from the wizard's tower, a DC 15
Perception or Investigation check reveals a small letter on a
messy desk, with one word written on it: Gotcha! and if a
party member reads this out loud, they will get sucked in. The
wizard won't even think about reading the letter, telling them
to just get in, and get his stuff. If the party seems reluctant,
he'll increase the reward with 300 gold and a Ring of
Resistance.
Regardless, the party will end up in Cugel's dungeon, or as he
has named it, Funhouse.
Cugel's "Funhouse"
This is the list of Cugel's different traps, and how the party
may be able to solve them, as it is up to the DM how the traps
work. Any monsters the party may encounter are all illusions.
Some places need hidden doors to access.
The Catapult Platforms They look like normal diagonal
platforms, but they'll try to throw the party off into some
water. There's a maintenance path right next to it, hidden
in a small doorway in the wall.
The Tar Stilts Just stilts going through a pool of 1 foot
deep tar, which halves movement speed if a party member
falls.
The Drinks Cabinet Half of the 20 bottles are sleeping
potions, and if the party drinks one of the potions, they'll
be asleep for an hour, and should the whole party drink
them, they'll wake up back at the entrance.
The Juggernaut Heart Attack A corridor which shuts
down as the party enters. A Juggernaut will appear out of
nowhere and steamroll the party. That is, if it wasn't just
another magical illusion, and the doors open afterwards.
Hind-Stinger Corridor The corridor has little hidden
hatches in the walls and floor, that will activate hidden
wands of Magic Missiles, that will shoot the party in their
hindquarters. The best way to beat is by walking through
on your hands.
The Teleporter Room The room has one door at the end
of it, and there's a steady pattern of different colored tiles
on the floor. However, should a party member step on a
colored tile, they get teleported back to the previous area.
Only the black tile with a golden C on it takes the party to
Cugel, as the door is a fake one.
After his dungeon is solved, he laughs a bunch, and gives the
wizard's things back, as he only wanted them to build the
dungeon, and now he can abuse it to hell. Then he teleports
the party back to the tower to get their reward.
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 The Born Dunes
Wilderness
Most of the Born Dunes are nothing but sandy desert for
miles on end, as the name suggests. However, the emptiness
makes it no less intriguing. Entire tent towns and
underground villages are hidden in the landscape, if you just
travel enough and look closely. Monks are trained in the many
camptowns, and the best rogues of the Dunes come from the
underground villages, where it's become a lifestyle to some.
The Born Dunes Wilderness Encounters 1
(The Dunes)
d6 Encounter
1 10 Fonagarth Raiders
2 1d4 Hill Giants or Fire Giants
3 2d10 bandits
4 Mage
5 1d4 banshees
6 Dragon (any kind)
The Born Dunes Wilderness Encounters 2
(The Leviathan Coast)
d6 Encounter
1 Leviathan
2 Behir
3 2 mages
4 20 pirates (reskinned bandits)
5 2d12 goblinoid raiders
6 3d6+2 sahuagin
SPECIAL: Wandering Merchants
The Born Dunes have a special thing to them. They have
traveling merchants going from place to place, selling and
buying anything worth their time and money. Many
adventurers call them crooks and scavengers, even vultures,
and in the end, it isn't wrong. The merchants need to make
their coin, otherwise what's the point in business?
Dragons and Behir in the Dunes
There's a chance, a slim one, but a chance, that an adventurer
will spot a dragon or a Behir out in the wilderness, for
seemingly no real reason. Should one be bold and polite
enough to ask the dragon's business, they'll usually say
they're hunting a Behir. The Behir will likely tell the same
story about the dragon. Whatever they have against each
other, they do not say. There's a 10% chance to find a dragon
and a Behir dueling in the sands, and it's an epic scene one
does not forget.
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Leviathan
Huge Monstrosity Unaligned
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 105 (10d12+40)
Speed 15 ft., 45 ft. swimming
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
23 (+6) 18 (+4) 18 (+4) 4 (-1) 13 (+1) 7 (-2)
Damage Resistances Fire
Damage Immunities Poison, Acid
Condition Immunities poisoned, frightened
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages Primordial, Draconic
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP)
Actions
Multiattack. The Leviathan makes one spittle attack
and one tail attack.
Tail Slam. Melee attack: +10 to hit, 15 ft., one target.
Hit: 16 (3d8+6) bludgeoning damage
Spittle. The Leviathan opens its maw, and the glands
within shoot out boiling hot and poisonous water.
Any creatures in a 20 foot cone must pass a DC 15
Dexterity saving throw, or take 19 (6d6) fire
damage and 19 (6d6) poison damage.
The Underground Villages
A DM may place the Underground Villages of the Born
Dunes anywhere in the region. They have around 200 people
living in them, and they have farms, water collecting plants,
workshops and such. There's also an expansive criminal
network working in all of them, known as the Red Sand
Division, who are looking to overthrow the emirs ruling the
lands.
The Tent Towns
The tent towns line the shores of the Dune River, which flows
down from the Crags of Thorn all the way to the Leviathan
Coast. These towns are ruled by emirs, who have an
unspoken agreement with the merchants wandering about.
As long as the emirs let them take shelter in the towns they
can have a portion of the profits. The towns offer everything
from food and shelter to crafts, and even training in certain
skills and even combat. They're a great place to see.
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 Aram, the Temple City
The capital of the Born Dunes is the mighty city of Aram. It
was built by the high elves of Angoria as a safe haven in the
scorching desert. Over time, more races started arriving, and
Aram became the capital of all the races of the Dunes. The
high elves were given titles and riches to honor their hard
work and capabilities. Then they started naming other races
leaders as well, taking on a more religious form, and creating
the theocracy that now rules supreme over the Born Dunes.
Aram has many dungeons built under its main city area, and
is generally considered the home of the single largest mega
dungeon in all of Angoria.
Aram's Army's Strength
2,000 soldiers and guards always at the ready.
1,500 scouts.
500 spies.
500 assassins.
3000 Mamlukes always kept armed and prepared.
3000 horses.
150 Mages.
250 Acolytes.
Aram Mamluke
Medium humanoid (any race), Lawful Neutral
Armor Class 18 (chainmail + shield)
Hit Points 38 (5d8+10)
Speed 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
18 (+4) 15 (+2) 14 (+2) 11 (+0) 10 (+0) 12 (+1)
Skills Athletics +7, Animal Handling +3, Perception
+3
Condition Immunities frightened
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Elvish
Challenge Challenge and Xp
Actions
Maul. Attack Style: +7 to hit, 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9
(2d6+4) bludgeoning damage
Aram's Mega Dungeon
The dungeons below Aram form the largest mega dungeon in
Angoria. Every crypt, vault and cavern connects, creating
fourteen layers of hell. The mega dungeon expands outwards
in every direction, with many side rooms and hidden
entrances. The dungeon has massive amounts of monsters
and traps that are just waiting to be beaten by stoic
adventurers, and the reward for whoever actually gets
through to the end, will be riches beyond wildest dreams. But
that will take years, so don't get your hopes up. Dungeon
masters can map this area as they please, and it will make for
a great eternity campaign.
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The Slayer Keep, the
Dwarven Middlefinger to
Death
Among the red sands of the Born Dunes is the mighty citadel
of a dwarven faction, one of the three caused by the
Schizophrenia of the Immortal of the mountainkind. The
warriors of this citadel are like no other, and they hold power
so raw even legends can hardly compete with it.
Exaggerations aside, the citadel holds the entry to the best
known monster slaying ground, a massive underground
cavern system where warriors can test their luck, knowledge
and strength. Indeed, it is a naturally formed, monster filled
hellhole, and only an idiot would ever, EVER go there.
So you'll fit right in. No offense.
The Slaying Grounds
The Slaying Grounds are a 2 layer cavern system, where
monsters are an almost guaranteed find. This can range from
a simple dire rat to the biggest monstrosities you can
imagine. The caverns are required to be mapped by the DM.
There's many biomes within the caverns that might interest
an adventurer, for blood glory and loot. The biomes in the
caverns are:
Fungal jungle, where massive fungi grow up high.
Underground lakes, because water is deadly, and might
slay you.
Stalagmite forests, an uncommon formation, and has
some extreme valuables to it.
Damp moss pasture, for that domestic and killer fauna.
Most common wandering monsters
in the Slaying Grounds
d12 Monster
1 Dire rats
2 Giant Constrictor Snakes
3 Troglodytes
4 Giant Scorpions
5 Giant Spiders
6 Giant Crocodiles
7 Trolls
8 Zombies
9 Skeletons
10 Rat swarms
11 Giant Bats
12 Ghouls
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 The Magnetic South
Nothing is here, there is only the map of the land, it's a dead land with no signs of life!
Editor's Note: Other maps available in HERE

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Richie Stevens (Order #24539257)

Richie Stevens (Order #24539257)
 Of
Nomads
And
Sand
Roamers
Angoria's southern lands are a peculiar case.
They have no concrete structure like the
northern regions do. The nomads of the
Fonagarth Steppe living freely. The people of the
Born Dunes worshiping their Immortals and
making handsome coin. And the dead Magnetic
South.

This book should get you well acquainted with

the southern lands, and give you an enjoyable
experience exploring them, adventuring in them,
and becoming rich in them. Except the Magentic
South.

I still don't know what the Magnetic South has

going on.... eh, someone else's problem.

Richie Stevens (Order #24539257)