Seven Levels of Purgatory, looking ofr advice in my dungeon crawler


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Basically, I decided to create a dungeon crawler filled with mysteries and dead ends, among themed encounters. There's Going to be seven levels, each with a purpose according to the seven Sins, each level, deeper into the molting core of the world. Here's what I was mulling ideas of so far.

The tower will be filled with small safe zones (towns) of others who seek their fortune, and the ultimate reward, with each level to last a couple sessions, and potentially have side quest modules that will help extend the adventure.

If anyone wants to personally help me made this adventure, I have aim: zk5201, skype: zeeky52

Level 1 - Sloth
I few ideas what to do with this dungeon, that would fit the theme of Sloth. My main idea was to make it a theme, that the short path would be dangerous and trap filled, while the other path that looks longer and more difficult, would prove the more fruitful and safer of the paths.

Level 2 - Wrath
This layer will be filled with Chaotic Evil creatures, such as Sinspawn, Ghosts, and a Minotaur for the boss.

Level 3 - Greed
Filled with mimics, and treasures, the high majority of which are trapped. There will actually be puzzles demanding the party to pay tribute in order to pass by. The town here will be filled with the rich and the thieves, very much corrupted.

Level 4 - Envy
Filled with Doppelgangers, Homunculus, and shadow like creatures that would be greatly jealous of the adventurers. Some of the doppelgangers will be perfect copy of the adventurers, driven insane over the decades in darkness and solitude, claiming they're the real person. Other creatures would be jealous over the surface world. The town of Envy would be filled with people who've been trapped or even born underground, having never seen the surface.

Level 5 - Gluttony
Not sure what to do here.

Level 6 - Lust
Azata, Lillend, Succubus's, and "Sexy" monsters / demons that would try seducing the party, halting their progress. If they refuse their advancements, they'll shriek in anger, and attack. The level is basically just a town filled with seductresses, gold, etc.

Level 7 - Pride
The former "Champion" of Purgatory will be here, surrounded by concubine (Succubus). He's the ruler of Purgatory, but unfortunately, never passed the final test. Falling victim to the power of Purgatory, he became both its guardian. There will be no town here. Thinking of making the champion have become a Mouanic Deva Angel for having become the champion.

Level 8 - Pinnacle of Purgatory
Those who reach this level is granted one wish each, anything they want. A second option is, they can leave Purgatory with all the treasures they've earned. If they make a wish though, they become the next champion of Purgatory. They'll get the bad ending.


Suggestion for the Gluttony-level: Rust Monsters and Aurumvores.

Liberty's Edge

For gluttony: screw with the party's level of hunger, which is so often handwaved in campaigns. Maybe have them fall prey to hunger and fatigue, requiring a much increased ration intake- or the desire to eat the flesh of the enemies they fight. And the more they succumb to this sin, the worse off they'll be (slowed down, sickened if feasting on demon-flesh, etc).


For sloth I would recommend a lot of apathy effects. You could also include slow spells and similar. Even things like lotus-eaters would make sense here: the real danger of sloth is never getting things done.

For wrath I'd recommend anger-inducing effects: areas where various Will saves are needed against spells that would make them fight one another.

For gluttony you could always have creatures known to devour things whole. Various ghouls could be in this level.


I sent a Skype message, I'd like to collaborate on this. It sounds like it'll be fun to help design. :D

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