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<blockquote data-quote="Remathilis" data-source="post: 4748671" data-attributes="member: 7635"><p>D&D is known for its settings and adventures, but so many of them seem similar. What I'm aiming to do is compile a list of the "Iconic" adventure settings. I'm not looking for specifics (the Tomb of Horrors), I'm looking for the Trope/Meme of the adventure (Trap-filled tomb). </p><p></p><p>So far, I have...</p><p></p><p>* <strong>The Abandoned Mine</strong>: Monsters have taken over a mine and the local mining community wants them out. ALT: Dwarven miners dug too deep and released monsters from far below.</p><p>* <strong>The Haunted House</strong>: Some ghostly/Undead monsters dwell in a long forgotten former residence, doomed to stay there until they are destroyed/set free. </p><p>* <strong>The City of the Underworld</strong>: A underground race (drow usually) has built an elaborate city which is an evil reflection of the above world cities, and the adventurers must travel the underdark to get there.</p><p>* <strong>The Fallen Keep</strong>: A former castle/keep/ruin of some sort is infested with monsters who are squatting there.</p><p>* <strong>The Ogre's Lair</strong>: A cave or subterranean complex is home of local monsters controlled by a single bigger monster whose ordered them to raid local villages.</p><p>* <strong>The Lost Isle</strong>: A uncharted or unexplored island holds fabulous treasure, but exotic, unknown creatures</p><p>* <strong>The Dark City</strong>: A city has grown so large it cannot help but be corrupted and unsafe; full of espionage and thieves and dark dealings or worse.</p><p>* <strong>The Dragon's Lair</strong>: A dragon (or other large power monster) lives in a remote locale with its huge treasure piles.</p><p>* <strong>The Evil God's Fane</strong>: A temple or other huge structure dedicated to a powerful evil force gathers all manner of evil and crazed human and monster worshippers to it.</p><p>* <strong>The Forest of the Fey</strong>: An enchanted woods which is home to either mischievous or malevolent fey and natural beasts.</p><p>* <strong>The Volcano</strong>: A powerful creature of fire has built its home in a semi-active or dormant volcano. </p><p>* <strong>The Ancient Crypt</strong> A powerful undead stalks his burial ground, filling it with undead servitors and deadly traps. </p><p></p><p>Anyone else got more? (Critiques and suggestions are welcomed)</p><p>*</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Remathilis, post: 4748671, member: 7635"] D&D is known for its settings and adventures, but so many of them seem similar. What I'm aiming to do is compile a list of the "Iconic" adventure settings. I'm not looking for specifics (the Tomb of Horrors), I'm looking for the Trope/Meme of the adventure (Trap-filled tomb). So far, I have... * [B]The Abandoned Mine[/B]: Monsters have taken over a mine and the local mining community wants them out. ALT: Dwarven miners dug too deep and released monsters from far below. * [B]The Haunted House[/B]: Some ghostly/Undead monsters dwell in a long forgotten former residence, doomed to stay there until they are destroyed/set free. * [B]The City of the Underworld[/B]: A underground race (drow usually) has built an elaborate city which is an evil reflection of the above world cities, and the adventurers must travel the underdark to get there. * [B]The Fallen Keep[/B]: A former castle/keep/ruin of some sort is infested with monsters who are squatting there. * [B]The Ogre's Lair[/B]: A cave or subterranean complex is home of local monsters controlled by a single bigger monster whose ordered them to raid local villages. * [B]The Lost Isle[/B]: A uncharted or unexplored island holds fabulous treasure, but exotic, unknown creatures * [B]The Dark City[/B]: A city has grown so large it cannot help but be corrupted and unsafe; full of espionage and thieves and dark dealings or worse. * [B]The Dragon's Lair[/B]: A dragon (or other large power monster) lives in a remote locale with its huge treasure piles. * [B]The Evil God's Fane[/B]: A temple or other huge structure dedicated to a powerful evil force gathers all manner of evil and crazed human and monster worshippers to it. * [B]The Forest of the Fey[/B]: An enchanted woods which is home to either mischievous or malevolent fey and natural beasts. * [B]The Volcano[/B]: A powerful creature of fire has built its home in a semi-active or dormant volcano. * [B]The Ancient Crypt[/B] A powerful undead stalks his burial ground, filling it with undead servitors and deadly traps. Anyone else got more? (Critiques and suggestions are welcomed) * [/QUOTE]
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