Castle Xyntillan
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"The immense¸ rambling complex of Castle Xyntillan has stood in its mountain valley for many years. Built over several generations¸ it has now been deserted by its former owners¸ and left to time and the elements. However¸ that is not the end of the story¸ for Xyntillan's fabulous treasures and Machiavellian deathtraps continue to fascinate the fortune-seekers of a dozen lands ‐ and never mind the ghost stories!"
A 136-page adventure module for 1st to 6th level characters¸ Castle Xyntillan is a a funhouse megadungeon for the Swords&Wizardry game (and broadly compatible with other old-school systems). The module describes the three massive levels of the eponymous haunted castle inhabited by the remnants of a reclusive and eccentric family¸ from the soaring tower of the Donjon to the inky depths of the Oubliette (and beyond). Hidden rooms¸ secret passageways and long-forgotten sub-sections complete a collection of the dangerous and macabre from the gothic imagination ‐ providing ample opportunities for exploration¸ confrontation¸ and subterfuge.
Castle Xyntillan has been designed to be versatile¸ open-ended¸ complex¸ and accessible. It is above all¸ a fantastic place ‐ built on surrealism and dream logic¸ yet a place which makes a certain amount of sense if you look at it sideways. It should be entertaining¸ fascinating¸ and always a bit mysterious. Whether you would like a dungeon for one-off expeditions and convention play¸ or repeated forays and full campaigns¸ Castle Xyntillan should suit the demands and particulars of your campaign!
This electronic edition includes the following:
- The PDF version of the module¸ with cartography by Rob Conley¸ and illustrations by Peter Mullen¸ Denis McCarthy¸ and Stefan Poag.
- GM and player maps of the module¸ as well as a set of virtual tabletop maps¸ with helpful setup instructions by cartographer Rob Conley for Roll20 and Fantasy Grounds.
- A GM's Worksheet¸ used to track time and characters as the company explores the depths of Xyntillan. Adapted from Dungeons and Companies¸ a Hungarian retro-clone¸ and designed by Istvan Boldog-Bernad and Andras Szabo¸ this is a highly useful play aid for dungeon scenarios.
RELEASE NOTE: At this moment¸ the main document is still a plain PDF¸ the release expedited to let people under lockdown enjoy the module. An update with improved cross-refefences and functionality shall be released at a hopefully close date.
This electronic edition is provided free of charge to people who have purchased the print issue.