Sewers zone

• Levels: 7-30
• Danger: tough opponents
• Author: Diku
• How to get there: 4sd (from the Market Square)

The sewer system of Midgaard has a very rich history. The first settlers and builders of Midgaard didn't know about the existence of the gigantic system of caves and tunnels stretching far underground. When the city began to grow, the need arose for an efficient drainage system, and the townsfolk began laying the first pipes. Centuries later, the drainage pipes and the ancient caves became intertwined into a colossal labyrinth of underground paths, still not fully explored to this day.

The Sewers are reckoned to have roughly five levels -- though rumour has it that some tunnels lead far deeper, into the mysterious and menacing world of Underdark. The upper levels are inhabited by rats and other small vermin. The lower levels, however, according to the testimony of the few surviving adventurers, are filled with more serious creatures -- bloodthirsty werecreatures and dreadful mind flayers (illithids). It is even said that somewhere in the depths of the Sewers an ancient red dragon lies hidden...