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These Benighted Halls of Stone. (some familiar, some brand new), and adds 18 new
Within Lies No Solace magical items to your Labyrinth Lord™ game.
Nor Any Comforts of Home.
Toiling For Our Crimes This free download contains the first of Stonehell
We Must Dig Where We Dwell, Dungeon’s many quadrants: Hell’s Antechamber. This
With No Freedom or Mercy section of the dungeon is the most thoroughly explored
In Our Vast Stony Hell. by adventurers (both in the game and in real life), and it
is now your turn to discover its secrets. It is suitable for
- Inscription over the entrance to Stonehell Dungeon several gaming sessions and a great way to introduce
new players to Labyrinth Lord™. Just grab a copy of the
Welcome to Stonehell Labyrinth Lord™ rulebook (available as a free PDF at
In December of 2008, the classic-style megadungeon of http://goblinoidgames.com/labyrinthlord.html), a few
Stonehell first came into being. Spurred on by the One friends, some dice, and see what Stonehell Dungeon has
Page Dungeon design philosophy first proposed by in store for you.
David Bowman and Michael “Chgowiz” Shorten, I
began to create a ten level dungeon for use in my own Labyrinth Lord’s Background
campaign world. Stonehell Dungeon was originally constructed as a
prison by a tyrannical despot. Here, the inmates were
As Stonehell grew, quadrants of the dungeon started
forced to dig their own place of incarceration in the
appearing on my blog, “The Society of Torch, Pole and
bowels of the earth and endure the cruel experiments of
Rope”( http://poleandrope.blogspot.com/), and gamers
the despot’s chief vizier. When the despot’s regime was
from around the world began to launch their own
overthrown, the gates of Stonehell Dungeon were
excursions into its subterranean halls. I received many
broken open and the prison was liberated.
messages from game masters and players telling me
how much fun they had exploring the dungeon’s Unfortunately, the horrendous conditions of the
depths. They encouraged me to keep adding to the dungeon had taken its toll on the inmates. Some had slid
dungeon so that they and others could continue to so far intro depravity that they could never return to
uncover its secrets. civilized life – and had no desire to. These degenerated
prisoners were left to dwell in the brutal fiefdoms they
When David and Michael approached me about
had carved out underground.
producing a published version of Stonehell under the
Three-Headed Monster Games banner, I jumped at the After the prison’s liberation, the dungeon began to
opportunity. A full book would allow me to fix a few attract other inhabitants. Monsters seeking refuge
errors in the dungeon, flesh out some of its dusty moved in, wizards looking for secrecy to conduct their
corners, and present a better locale for Labyrinth Lords experiments sought out the place, and obscure cults who
to customize to their own game worlds. Now, after ten practiced unspeakable rites did so in the dungeon’s
long months and a few delays, Stonehell Dungeon: night-haunted halls. Such residents bring treasure,
Down Night-Haunted Halls is finished and available on which in turn draws adventurers. The PCs are one such
Lulu (http://stores.lulu.com/poleandrope). band and they now find themselves descending the
spiral stairs that lead down to area #1 on Level 1A…
This free download is intended to give gamers a peek at
the inside of the new Stonehell Dungeon book. The old Design: Michael Curtis
material has been cleaned up, the maps rendered more Cover Art: Carl Nash
legible, and brand new material has been added. Interior Art: Dover Electronic Clip Art collection.
Stonehell Dungeon: Down Night-Haunted Halls covers For more on Stonehell Dungeon, please visit Three-Headed
Monster Games (thmgames.blogspot.com) and The Society of
the megadungeon’s upper half and the surface level
Torch, Pole and Rope (poleandrope.blogspot.com).
above it. The lowest depths of the dungeon will be
detailed in a forthcoming book. Labyrinth Lord™ is copyright 2007-2009, Daniel Proctor.
Labyrinth Lord™ and Advanced Labyrinth Lord™ are
Despite only being able to cover half of the dungeon in trademarks of Daniel Proctor. These trademarks are used
the first book, you won’t find a lack of places to explore under the Labyrinth Lord™ Trademark License 1.1 available
and things to encounter. The book contains over 700 at www.goblinoidgames.com.
Stonehell Dungeon — Level One
Level 1A: Hell’s by the kobold work crews) that makes its home in the
caves on this level. Skeletons and zombies are
sometimes encountered within these halls, brought to
Antechamber the hideous semblance of life by the unbalancing
presence of the nixthisis in the dungeon.
Overview
Among the more intelligent inhabitants of the
The entrance halls of Stonehell have been explored by
Antechamber are the kobold work crews which are
countless bands of adventurers, making it the most well-
charged with the maintenance and repairing of
known section of the dungeon. Accounts of mysterious
Stonehell. These scaly workmen are very knowledgeable
statues, deadly traps, and the enigmatic Wheel of Fate
of the dangers concealed within the Antechamber‘s
are common in the taverns of nearby settlements. Many
halls, but rough treatment at the hands of adventurers
beginning parties of adventurers meet their first
makes them cautious when dealing with outsiders.
challenges within these night-haunted halls, but not all
Recently, in the wake of their success ridding the
live to recount their deeds.
Contested Corridors (Level 1C p. 36) of their goblin foes,
The construction of the corridors and chambers of Hell‘s the Open Sore Orcs have moved into the Antechamber.
Antechamber reflect the dungeon‘s long history. In They have dreams of eventually controlling most of
many places, the rough-hewn flagstones, stone blocks, Stonehell‘s uppermost level and their establishment of a
and slab ceilings exhibit the rushed construction process small garrison here is the first stage of that plan.
of the dungeon‘s prisoner population. In other spots, the
In addition to the kobolds and orcs, groups of
stonework has been improved by later dungeon
berserkers, the degenerate descendants of Stonehell‘s
residents who shored-up and improved the original
prisoner population, are found hunting adventurers
construction. In a few locales, the stone walls bear the
here. Small parties of brigands from the caves above
mark of superior dwarven building techniques, who,
make trips into the dungeon for supplies and booty, and
even when imprisoned, refused to work the rock with
these bandits will see battered parties of adventurers as
anything less than their racial excellence.
likely prey. Lastly, a dwarven expedition has arrived to
The corridors and rooms bear the mark of constant document the works of their relatives in the dungeon
traffic. Discarded equipment, burned-out torches, and (see Important NPCs below).
broken armor accumulate in corners and along the edges
of corridors. Cryptic marks and messages are found Special Dungeon Notes
scrawled on the walls in chalk, blood, or less identifiable The Wheel of Fortune (#23) – In the decades after the
substances. The stonework of the dungeon shows liberation of the prison, a cult dedicated to the worship
occaisonal signs of having been repaired. Crude plaster, of Chance established a shrine within the dungeon. The
rough mortar, and inexpertly-chipped stones patch the cult maintained a stronghold on the upper level for
walls, floors, and ceilings. This is the work of the kobold many years before they mysteriously packed up and
repair crews and most dwarves will be able to identify it moved deeper into the dungeon. This cult would build a
as such. much larger temple to Chance, known as the Casino, on
one of Stonehell‘s lower levels (which is detailed in
Population Stonehell Dungeon Book Two).
Hell‘s Antechamber is the home to a few of the
Although the cult has moved on, their presence remains
dungeon‘s sentient resident races and many of its less-
in the form of the Wheel of Fortune, a gigantic stone dial
intelligent ones. Because of constant adventuring bands,
marked with the images of smiling and frowning faces.
the turnover of this section‘s population is very rapid.
Despite the many years it has stood here, the Wheel still
Parties hoping to learn what they will encounter in the
spins easily, although its aging bearings create a clamor
beginning portion of the dungeon from veteran
loud enough to warrant a Wandering Monster check.
adventurers will find that their stories contradict each
The Wheel can be spun twice per day.
other.
If someone decides to spin the Wheel, roll a d6 to
Rats, snakes, spiders, beetles, and toads of the giant
determine if the Wheel‘s effect is good (weal) or bad
variety comprise the bottom rung of the Antechamber‘s
(woe) and a d10 to determine the exact effect on the table
ecosystem. These creatures are hunted by the occasional
below.
giant ferret that forays into the dungeon for a meal, as
well as the giant gecko lizard (known as ―Da‘ Dragon‖
The Wheel of Fortune the diagramming of rooms as they are explored. Such
Weal (1-3) Woe (4-6) detailed work requires an inordinate amount of time
1 Healed of all damage. 1 Struck blind. and is likely to irritate adventurers.
2 Coins on person double. 2 Take 1d8 points of
damage.
3 +1 bonus to damage for 3 Paralyzed.
24 hrs.
4 Receive gem of random 4 All wealth carried
value. vanishes.
5 Regain all spells cast 5 Forget all spells (roll
(roll again for non-spell again for non-spell
casting classes). casting classes).
6 Gain 500 xp. 6 Always attacks last (this
trip into the dungeon
only).
7 +1 to saving throws for 7 -1 to all dice rolls for 24
24 hrs. hrs.
8 May re-roll one die (this 8 Lose one level of New Magic-user and Elf Spells
trip into the dungeon experience. Unseen Presence
only). Level: 2
9 -1 to AC for 24 hrs. 9 Polymorphed into Duration: Special
harmless animal.
Range: One object or location
10 +1 to a random ability 10 Save vs. spell or die.
score (one time gift
This spell creates the effect of an unseen person acting
only).
upon a place or thing. It may be used to duplicate the
sound someone speaking a phrase up to 20 words in
Important NPCS length, a person applying up to 10 lbs. of force on an
A dwarven architect named Snorri Broadshoulders has object (enough to close a door, knock over a small item,
recently arrived at Stonehell to study and catalogue the
cause a light wind, or pull a rope), replicate the smell of
dwarven stonework found within the dungeon. perfume, pipe smoke, unwashed bodies, or other
personal odors, or other minor effects producible by the
Snorri Broadshoulders [AL L, MV 60‘ (20‘), AC 5, HD 1,
presence of a living person at the Labyrinth Lord‘s
Hp 5, #AT 1, DG 1d6 (hand axe), SV D1, ML 8]
discretion. It may not be cast upon or directly affect (by
Snorri‘s appearance is typical for a dwarf: a long, pushing, for example) a living creature.
braided beard and balding head of red hair, stout build,
Once cast, the spell remains in place until triggered by
and wearing a suit of worn, but well-maintained chain
an event stipulated by the caster. These triggering events
mail. A satchel holding blueprints, notes, food, a writing
can be as specific or as vague as the caster desires
case with ink & pens, and a flask of dwarven brandy
(―when someone enters this room‖ or ―when three
hangs at his side. He keeps 200 gp in a money belt
dwarves and two elves sing the Hymn of Bronwyn‖ are
underneath his armor. Snorri is a lifelong student of
both acceptable), but the trigger cannot be keyed to
architecture and stonework and receives a +1 bonus to
proper names, alignments, classes, or other specific but
his dwarven ability to detect unusual masonry. His
intangible identifiers. The spell is permanent until the
study of Stonehell is aided by a group of four
triggering event occurs, at which time the spell is
assistants/bodyguards (stats as normal dwarves).
enacted and expires. The caster may make the
Snorri plans to diagram and record any instances of enchantment permanent, causing it to repeat each time
dwarven stonework within the dungeon. He will be the triggering event occurs, by sprinkling the object or
especially interested in areas #9-11 on Level 3A, areas area upon which the spell is cast with diamond dust
#7-8 on Level 4A, and area #18 on Level 4D, and will worth 5,000 gp. Multiple castings of unseen presence on
pay for directions or a guide to those places. He and his an object or location are allowed.
men are willing to join forces with a party of
adventurers, but Snorri will insist on leading such joint
efforts. Unfortunately, his scholarly documentation
takes precedence over explorations of a more lucrative
nature, and Snorri will insist on the careful study and
Legend – Special
– Dart Trap (currently broken, but
inflicts 1d4 damage to a 10‘square when
functional)
– Fire Trap (1d8 damage; save vs.
breath attacks for half damage)
– Pit Trap (10‘ deep; 1d6 damage)