Publisher: Troll Lord Games
Overview
Castles & Crusades Undercaverns of Gaxmoor is a stand-alone adventure module for fantasy role-playing games, set in the Lost City of Gaxmoor in the World of Aihrde. The adventure involves rescuing a kidnapped stonemason from the caverns beneath the city, where dangers and mysteries abound. The module is designed for characters of levels 4-6, and can be adapted to any setting with minimal effort.
Content
The module is well-written and organized, with clear descriptions, maps, and illustrations. The adventure is divided into four parts: the introduction, the upper caverns, the lower caverns, and the conclusion. Each part has its own challenges, encounters, and secrets to discover. The module also provides some background information on the city of Gaxmoor, its history, and its inhabitants.
Gameplay
The adventure is not a linear dungeon crawl, but rather a sandbox-style exploration of the undercaverns. The players have a lot of freedom to choose their own path and actions, and their decisions will affect the outcome of the adventure. The module also encourages role-playing and interaction with the NPCs, some of whom have their own agendas and motivations. The adventure is not overly combat-oriented, but rather focuses on exploration, puzzle-solving, and intrigue.
The module is suitable for both novice and experienced players and CKs (Castle Keepers). The module provides enough guidance and tips for the CK to run the adventure smoothly, but also leaves room for improvisation and customization. The module also includes some optional rules and suggestions for enhancing the gameplay, such as using light sources, tracking time, and adding random encounters.
Conclusion
Overall, Castles & Crusades Undercaverns of Gaxmoor is a fun and engaging adventure that offers a lot of variety and replay value. It is a great addition to the Lost City of Gaxmoor series, and a worthy challenge for any group of adventurers. I would recommend this module to anyone who enjoys fantasy role-playing games and wants to experience a thrilling underground adventure.
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