Long ago, there stood a citadel so powerful and awe-inspiring that it sparked the envy of kings. The mighty fortress of Demetrius the Baron, whose ambition knew no bounds, commanded such power that it drove entire realms into war. Whispers of its riches and strength spread like wildfire, and soon, even neighboring monarchs were blinded by greed. Demetrius, cunning as he was ruthless, fanned the flames of conflict, stoking the fire of war for his own gain.

But in the end, the flames of ambition consumed him.

United by fury and jealousy, the kings turned on Demetrius, their armies gathering in a storm of wrath. They unleashed armies, magic, and monstrous war machines upon the fortress, but the Citadel refused to fall. Desperation grew among the kings, and they unleashed a devastating final blow — a cataclysmic barrage of destructive magic that tore the earth asunder. The ground cracked, the sky darkened, and the once-grand Citadel was swallowed by the abyss, vanishing into the depths and leaving no trace behind.

Now, centuries later, a map surfaces — an ancient relic said to lead to the Sunless Citadel itself. Legends speak of treasures that would make kings weep, of secrets buried by time, and horrors that have festered in the dark corners of the fortress since its fall. The Citadel is no longer a monument of glory, but a tomb — one that beckons to those brave or foolish enough to seek its depths.

You and your party are about to embark on a journey to uncover its forgotten secrets. What will you find within the crumbling walls of the Sunless Citadel? Riches beyond imagining? Deadly traps? Or something far darker, something that should never have been disturbed?

Only time will tell.

Experience: none – expert

Classes best suited: ranger, rogue, fighter

Level: 3 – 5

Theme: eerie exploration, learning the basics

Triggers: blood, violence, intense choices