Undermountian
Melairbode or Undermountain in common is the great ancient dwarven city under Waterdeep. A great sprawling metropolitan city of great halls and unnumbered chambers. A beacon of dwarven civilization and culture. That was until the Mad Mage came.
In the year 168 DR Halaster Blackcloak, or Hilather as he was known in that time, arrived with seven apprentices to construct a tower. The dwarves believed that having a wizard above their city was a boon. They were wrong. Halaster slaughtered them all using a army of enslaved fiends. Then he collapsed his tower into the ground and fell out of all knowledge for a thousand years.
In that time the city of Waterdeep was founded at the base of mount Waterdeep. Unknowingly they also constructed exactly over Undermountain. This knowledge was swiftly reveled to them when in 1222 Dr a dragon burst from the ground in the merchant district. The dragon was followed swiftly by Halaster who teleported the dragon away and apologized for the damages. The lords of Waterdeep promptly sent many teams of adventurers into the newly created hole in the ground; none of them were seen again.
Over the years Undermountain became a adventuring hotspot calling to thrill seekers and treasure takers alike. The tales of the riches flowing out of the Underhalls only heightening the call. But like a casino only some make it rich, but most lose to the house. By lose to the house we mean die by dragon fire, or acid, or giant bolder painted like a eyeball. A small adventuring economy has sprung up around the portal to Undermountain with blacksmiths, apothecaries, and stores catering to all forms of magic. The most notable of these businesses is the The Yawning Portal.
¨The danger and treasure of Undermountain now calls you, so welcome to The Dungeon Of The Mad Mage! He He He He He He he..he¨
In the year 168 DR Halaster Blackcloak, or Hilather as he was known in that time, arrived with seven apprentices to construct a tower. The dwarves believed that having a wizard above their city was a boon. They were wrong. Halaster slaughtered them all using a army of enslaved fiends. Then he collapsed his tower into the ground and fell out of all knowledge for a thousand years.
In that time the city of Waterdeep was founded at the base of mount Waterdeep. Unknowingly they also constructed exactly over Undermountain. This knowledge was swiftly reveled to them when in 1222 Dr a dragon burst from the ground in the merchant district. The dragon was followed swiftly by Halaster who teleported the dragon away and apologized for the damages. The lords of Waterdeep promptly sent many teams of adventurers into the newly created hole in the ground; none of them were seen again.
Over the years Undermountain became a adventuring hotspot calling to thrill seekers and treasure takers alike. The tales of the riches flowing out of the Underhalls only heightening the call. But like a casino only some make it rich, but most lose to the house. By lose to the house we mean die by dragon fire, or acid, or giant bolder painted like a eyeball. A small adventuring economy has sprung up around the portal to Undermountain with blacksmiths, apothecaries, and stores catering to all forms of magic. The most notable of these businesses is the The Yawning Portal.
¨The danger and treasure of Undermountain now calls you, so welcome to The Dungeon Of The Mad Mage! He He He He He He he..he¨
Rules
>do not go in the black door on level 3.
>do not disturb The Help while they are at work.
>in the event that Halaster dies again follow the emergency directions given by his simulacrum
Hierarchy of staff
>Halaster Blackcloak
>The Help
>Apprentices
>Adventurers
>Unwanted guests
>do not go in the black door on level 3.
>do not disturb The Help while they are at work.
>in the event that Halaster dies again follow the emergency directions given by his simulacrum
Type
Dungeon
>Halaster Blackcloak
>The Help
>Apprentices
>Adventurers
>Unwanted guests
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