| 800 years ago, the Eternal Autocrat, Morthyllian of Glourm, constructed a palace on a nearby island, and underneath, a labyrinth of halls and passages descending deep into the Underworld. He chose to retire from the burden of rulership into another project, which was said to be unfinished at the time of his death, and bequeathed to a select group of followers who tried to finish it without success. In the intervening centuries, the palace has fallen into ruin, and generations of looters, maniacs, and eccentrics have taken over parts of the tunnels for their peculiar purposes. However, the enigmas of the Autocrat's underworld empire lie down there still, and, it is said, there are yet some so serve his undying plan. What to expect: Science-fantasy dungeoneering in a sprawling multi-level complex that's not quite a megadungeon but it is plenty big (as much will be accessible as the Eternal Autocrat will have completed by the time the con rolls around). Two blocks (and perhaps an extra popup game if it shakes out that way) will allow for drop-in exploration or more serious commitment. Bring graph paper. Use graph paper. System: Seven Voyages of Zylarthen, the prestigious S&S OD&D variant (rules booklets shall be provided). Pregens shall be available, or bring a PC of your own (8,000 XP, for 4th or 3rd level characters). Magic items shall be provided. Transfers from previous Cauldron games and the Seven Voyages on Emerald Seas campaign welcome! | |
