Mord Mar's Levels

This is a listing of all the main levels of Mord Mar.  There are sub-levels to almost all of them. All modules will be considered sub-levels (even though they are probably actually on the main level.) I’m including notes in here that show major ‘tourist attractions’ ways in and out of the mountain, level recommendations, and anything else that I want in a quick reference. This document is intended to become a rough list of what will be included in the Mord Mar Sourcebook.

Changes from earlier playtests include:

Transitions will be made easier between levels in a number of ways:

1. The Hellevator, and the Zombie Carriage will have an entrance just inside the city.

2. There will be a central stair inside the city, close to the entrance.

3. Teleporters will be more researchable, starting at a Knowledge Arcana DC 20 and  working up.

4. Interconnected tunnels will be mapped in (eventually.)

5. Sub-levels may be above or below the main level’s RECL (Recommended Estimated Character Level.)

A general reorganization of the levels in a more “Gygaxian Ecology.” It is hoped that the levels will make more sense in this order.

(pardon the eyesore coming up. I suck at art.)

Upper Level 9: Dragon’s Domicile

As long as characters have good standing in the city, safe area.

Deadly to Evil Characters

a. Home to Bear Yarl and his wife Bear Seva

b. They have 2 younger offspring here as well (named Bear Demus and Seva Alis).

Upper Level 8: The Elemental Secrets

Optimal Character Levels

Dangerous for Character Levels

Deadly to Character Levels

Upper Level 7: The Labyrinth Above

Optimal Character Levels

Dangerous for Character Levels

Deadly to Character Levels

Upper Level 6: The Wizard’s Secret Tower

Optimal Character Levels 7-9

Dangerous for Character Levels 4-7

Deadly to Character Levels 1-4

a. Both Griffons and Eagles have nests reachable by this level.

b. Egg’s Tower connects to all places within the Mountain, via a teleporter.

Upper Level 5: The Forgotten Armory

Optimal Character Levels 9-12

Dangerous for Character Levels 6-8

Deadly to Character Levels 1-5

Upper Level 4: Grottoes and Caverns

Optimal Character Levels 5-7

Dangerous to Character Levels 3-4

Deadly to Character Levels 1-2

Upper Level 3:The Humanoid Holds

Optimal Character Levels 4-6

Dangerous for Character Levels 2-3

Deadly to Character Levels

Upper Level 2: The Jails

Optimal Character Levels 3-5

Dangerous for Character Levels 1-2

Deadly to Character Levels

Upper Level 1: The Feeding Pits

Optimal Character Levels 1-3

Dangerous for Character Levels 1-2

Deadly to Character Levels 1

a. This level used to be a mushroom and meat farm that supplied Mord Mar with food.

Level 0: The Old City

Optimal Character Levels 1-2

Dangerous for Character Levels 1-2

Not overly deadly to any Character Levels

a. Var Nae is here (The entrance city).

b. “To the Citadel,” “Lost Manor of the Ironfire Clan,” and “The Looted Temple” are on this level.

Lower Level 1: The Bazaar

Optimal Character Levels 2-3

Dangerous for Character Levels 1-2

Deadly to Character Levels 1

a. The bazaar is an undercity, where the denizens of the mountain trade.

b. almost everything is available here - for a price.

Lower Level 2: The Sewers and Workings

Optimal Character Levels 2-4

Dangerous for Character Levels 2

Deadly to Character Levels 1

a. There are still Decanters of Endless Water that sends water to Mord Mar and other parts of the mountain.

Lower Level 3: The Crypts

Optimal Character Levels 3-5

Dangerous for Character Levels 2-3

Deadly for Character Level 1

Lower Level 4: The Hidden Arena

Optimal Character Levels 5-8

Dangerous for Character Levels 4-6

Deadly to Character Levels 1-4

Lower Level 5: The Cultworks

Optimal Character Levels 6-10

Dangerous for Character Levels 5-7

Deadly to Character Levels 1-5

a. partially underwater

b. there is a passage that leads outside the mountain, to a large body of water.

c. the cult of Loamgrash resides here.

Lower Level 6: The Secret Vaults of Grizzlegrim

Optimal Character Levels

Dangerous for Character Levels

Deadly to Character Levels

Lower Level 7: The Lost Forge

Optimal Character Levels

Dangerous for Character Levels

Deadly to Character Levels

Lower Level 8: The Labyrinth Below

Optimal Character Levels

Dangerous for Character Levels

Deadly to Character Levels

Lower Level 9: The Demon’s Dream

Optimal Character Levels

Dangerous for Character Levels

Deadly to Character Levels

Lower Level 10: The God Machine

Deadly for Epic Level Characters

a. Any character that completes this level receives godhood.