The Nine Tombs of Athal-Kar: Classic

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS THE CLASSIC VERSION (2021) OF NINE TOMBS. THE REMASTERED COMPLETE VERSION (2023) IS LOCATED HERE.

Long ago, the dark sorcerer Athal-Kar held dominion over the lands of humanity.

A blight on the world, he ruled with fear and brutality. His many names befell the lips of those that feared him: the Darklord, the Blackblooded, the Pretender God.

Nine champions, each with a sword of their own names, gathered to beat back the shadows and slay the Master of Darkness once and for all. The nine champions fought valiantly, each procuring a single death. Finally, at the very bottom of the world, He and the Last Champion dueled for the fate of all humanity. Neither were ever seen again.

The lair hides the deeds of the champions and their many battles. It has also been a source of darkness on the land, even without its Master. It calls to the hearts of humanity, so easily drawn and corrupted.

Can you answer and prevail?

The Nine Tombs of Athal-Kar is a megadungeon for the roleplaying adventure game, Dungeoneering. It is, additionally, fit for system-agnostic play with some minor tweaking.