Encyclopedia of Avalon

The following is an encyclopedia of setting lore relevant to the world of Dungeons of Avalon. Some of this might help you solve puzzles if you get stuck, or feel like understanding the lore better. Alternatively, you can just use it for your Dungeons & Dragons campaign or something.

Kingdoms and places

Avalon

Once a land of sun and fragrant meadows, the conquest of this realm by the wizard-tyrant Rhateph led to an era of magically-induced winter which covered the land in snow. Following the overthrow of the Dark Lord, which restored the realm’s climate to its normal state, Avalon’s imperial aspirations grew and the kingdom expanded to encompass the isle of Isla. One of the realm’s rulers was King Leander. In the past, the rulers Isodor and the isle of Rachon have also occupied the throne of Avalon.

CT

A realm once ruled by King Walter, who once had his castle in Ghale. What CT stands for is unknown except to historians or those who wish to undertake some research, but it may be related to the wizard Hakan. (Probably a reference to CompuTec, the game’s publisher.)

Ghale

A major city of Avalon. Founded by the tyrant Rhateph, who forced the local people to construct his great castle. Monsters and evil folk from neighbouring realms settled around this castle, establishing the city known as Ghale. It was home to an inn named Skulls Taverne. The former King Walter of 2D and CT also made his castle here, and it is for him that the Castle of Rhateph is alternatively nicknamed. Following the overthrow of the Dark Lord by adventurers, the King of Avalon took Ghale as his capital.

H’Khan

A small city of Avalon, famed for its hospitality. It is connected to the city Ghale via a dangerous and complex series of underground passages. During the Dark Lord’s rule over Avalon, H’Khan was geographically protected by a mountain range. It was home to an inn named Dragon’s Cave, where the heroes who defeated the Dark Lord famously met.

Isla

A city on an island a great distance from Ghale, at the edge of the growing Empire of Avalon. Originally founded as a strategic outpost, its value as a well-positioned trading outpost soon made it one of the richest cities in the empire. It is home to an inn known as the Red Tankard, and the city is protected by a complex fortress known as the Tower of Roa. The dungeons beneath the city of Isla are used as a prison, but the catacombs beneath them are the burial place of seven former rulers of Avalon.

Isodor

A realm whose rulers once shared the throne of Avalon: King Ragt, Queen Schan (or Queen Shan), and Prince Lean.

Rachon

A realm whose rulers once shared the throne of Avalon: King Mithos and Queen Liss.

2D

A realm once ruled by King Walter, who once had his castle in Ghale. What 2D stands for is unknown except to historians or those who wish to undertake some research, but it may be related to the wizard Hakan. (Probably a reference to Double Density, a scene group name used by the game’s programmer.)

People and creatures

Ak’Heem

A troll thief, and companion of the good wizard Kham. He was ambushed and slain in an attempt to defeat the Dark Lord.

Amber

A human fighter who volunteered during the quest to overthrow the Dark Lord.

Ara

A goddess, and a heroine of old. Her armour (of which multiple sets exist) and shield are famed magical artifacts. A temple was dedicated to her in the city of H’Khan.

Arakus

A wise spellcaster who attempted to overthrow the tyrant Rhateph. Arakus hid the secret of how to defeat Rhateph behind riddles in the dungeons of H’Khan, but was killed by robbers before he could reach the tyrant himself.

Aratak

A stembär knight. He was one of the heroes who volunteered for the assault on Lord Roa’s tower.

Arc

A hero of old, Lady Arc was a half-elven healer. Several of her magical artifacts were found in the labyrinth between the cities of H’Khan and Ghale. These include her axe, boolas, helmet, speer and sword.

Argha

A giant who lived in the Tower of Roa.

Arthur

Owner of the sword Excalibur, according to legend.

Avance

A dwarf fighter. He was one of the heroes who volunteered for the assault on Lord Roa’s tower.

Beacon

An elf monk. He was one of the heroes who volunteered for the assault on Lord Roa’s tower. Beacon came well-equipped for the quest, bringing many spell scrolls from the monastery.

Beard

A legendary elven pirate, and companion of the good wizard Kham. He was ambushed and slain in an attempt to defeat the Dark Lord.

Clint

A dwarven bard of truly legendary strength, and companion of the good wizard Kham. He was ambushed and slain in an attempt to defeat the Dark Lord. Has an identical twin brother, also named Clint.

Dark Lord

An undead tyrant and evil wizard who ruled Avalon from Rhateph’s Castle. He had a son, Lord Roa, who became mayor of the wealthy city of Isla. Probably an alias for Rhateph, though it seems few remember his name.

Elinor

An ancient dragon, trapped beneath the Tower of Roa for over 200 years.

Elistaire

A dragon trapped in the dungeon of the city H’Khan.

Fisch

A deity who had a temple in city Ghale during the Dark Lord’s reign.

Flint

A dwarf knight who lived during the reign of the Dark Lord. After his death, his bones were buried on the island of Isla, to be discovered by adventurers some fifty years later.

Ghal

The namesake of Ghal’s Ring, perhaps also known as the Stone-Ring.

Ghalf

A stembär hunter who lived during the reign of the Dark Lord.

Ghatum

A human fighter who lived during the reign of the Dark Lord.

Hakan

A elven or half-elven wizard of truly exceptional ability who lived during the reign of the Dark Lord, the restoration of Avalon and and Lord Roa’s attempted coup. He is likely the namesake of the Rune of Hakan, which could be used to counter the Dark Lord’s antimagic aura. He was one of the heroes who volunteered for the assault on Lord Roa’s tower.

Hanibal

A gnom murderer, and companion of the good wizard Kham. He was ambushed and slain in an attempt to defeat the Dark Lord.

Jahdt

A deity who had a temple in city H’Khan.

Kel

A hero of old, famed for his legendary crossbow and arrows.

Kham

A good wizard who created the Anti-Aura spell which can counter the Dark Lord’s antimagic aura. He and his party attempted to kill the Dark Lord themselves, but all were lured into an ambush by a traitor and slain. Kham’s spirit haunted the dungeons of H’Khan thereafter.

Kresta

An elf magician. He was one of the heroes who volunteered for the assault on Lord Roa’s tower, probably due to a critical shortage of money.

Kruhl

A half-elven knight who lived during the reign of the Dark Lord.

Lean

The prince of Avalon and Isodor. His remains are buried in the crypts below the city of Isla.

Leander

One of the Kings of Avalon. His remains are buried in the crypts below the city of Isla.

Letahl

A stembär thief. He was one of the heroes who volunteered for the assault on Lord Roa’s tower.

Liss

A queen of Avalon and the Isle Rachon. Her remains are buried in the crypts below the city of Isla.

Lizzy

A lizzard knight who lived during the reign of the Dark Lord.

Lyndon

A half-elf thief who volunteered during the quest to overthrow the Dark Lord.

Mercus

A lizzard wizard. He was one of the heroes who volunteered for the assault on Lord Roa’s tower.

Meridian

An elf healer who volunteered during the quest to overthrow the Dark Lord.

Mion Jeh

A legendary half-elf monk who inhabited the city Ghale after the overthrow of the Dark Lord. He was one of the heroes who volunteered for the assault on Lord Roa’s tower.

Mithos

One of the Kings of Avalon. He was also ruler of another kingdom, but historians debate whether that is Rachon or Isodor. His remains are buried in the crypts below the city of Isla.

Paladin

A goddess who had a temple in the city of Isla.

Perl

The namesake of Perl’s Ring, perhaps also known as the Silver-Ring.

Phantic

A legendary dwarf hunter who inhabited the city Ghale after the overthrow of the Dark Lord. He wore the legendary Ara’s Armour and Sefer’s Helm and carried the blade Killersword. He was one of the heroes who volunteered for the assault on Lord Roa’s tower.

Rabun

A group of thieves imprisoned in the dungeons beneath the city of Isla. Lord Roa ordered his guards to poison them in order to obtain the whereabouts of the key to the map room in the dungeon of Isla.

Ragt

One of the Kings of Avalon and Isodor. His remains are buried in the crypts below the city of Isla.

Rahven

A thief whose bones were stored in the Tower of Roa.

Raymon

A legendary lizzard fighter who inhabited the city Ghale after the overthrow of the Dark Lord. He carried the legendary Ara’s Shield and Arc’s Helm, and wielded the sword Deathbringer. He was one of the heroes who volunteered for the assault on Lord Roa’s tower.

Rhateph

Evil tyrant who conquered Avalon and transformed the realm into a land of endless winter. He founded the city Ghale, where he built his fortress called Rhateph Castle, also known as the castle of King Walter.

Roa

Mayor of the City of Isla, and son of the Dark Lord. Lord Roa attempted to use his position to stage a coup and overthrow the king, in order to avenge his father. Roa was infamously evil and possessed the same magical protections as his father. He kept his private rooms in the Tower of Roa, in the city of Isla.

Robin

A dwarf hunter who volunteered during the quest to overthrow the Dark Lord.

Rudi

Proprietor of an armoury in the city H’Khan. Fifty years after the overthrow of the Dark Lord, he moved his shop to the city Isla. Known for his beard, turban, and friendly smile.

Schan

A queen of Avalon and Isodor. Her remains are buried in the crypts below the city of Isla.

Scotty

An individual who once visited the Dungeon of Isla.

Sefer

A hero of old, famed for his powerful magical helmet.

Shan

An alternate spelling of the name of Schan, queen of Avalon and Isodor. Her remains are buried in the crypts below the city of Isla.

Shr

A legendary elf healer, Lady Shr inhabited the city Ghale after the overthrow of the Dark Lord. She carried the legendary Kel’s Crossbow and Kel’s Arrows. She was one of the heroes who volunteered for the assault on Lord Roa’s tower.

Simarhon

An elf monk who volunteered during the quest to overthrow the Dark Lord.

The Wise Three

A group of anonymous individuals who trained adventurers in the city H’Khan, and later the city of Isla. Whether they are the same three individuals is a mystery.

Walter

One of the kings of “2D and CT”, according to his tombstone. What those stand for is understood only by historians. His remains are buried in the crypts below the city of Isla. He once ruled from the Castle of Rhateph.

Wynder

An elf wizard who volunteered during the quest to overthrow the Dark Lord.