Dungeon of Caligari

 It's been a while since I posted a dungeon map. I was experimenting with some new textures and came up with this.

The Dungeon of Caligari

Beneath the ruins of a forgotten watchtower lies the Dungeon of Caligari, the hidden stronghold of a long-dead ranger-assassin known only as Caligari the Silent Blade. Legends speak of his unparalleled skill in tracking and eliminating targets without leaving a trace, his victims often found with no signs of struggle, as if death had simply claimed them in silence.

Now, his underground lair has been unearthed—its traps still active, its corridors haunted by shadows of the past. Rumors claim Caligari's greatest secret is buried within: a weapon forged for the perfect kill, a blade that grants its wielder ultimate stealth at the cost of their soul. Those who enter must navigate the labyrinthine tunnels, evade deadly snares, and contend with the restless specters of those Caligari slew in life.

Whispers in the dark suggest that Caligari himself has never truly left…

Caligari the Silent Blade

Human, Ranger-Assassin, Medium, Chaotic

Armor Class: 2 (Dex, magical leathers)
Level: 12 (54 hp)
Base Hit Bonus: +9
Attacks: Silent Fang +2 dagger (1d6+4), Shadowstrike longbow (1d8+3, ignores light cover)
Move: 150' (50')
Save: D6 W7 P8 B9 S10 (F12)
Morale: 10
XP: 2,300
Treasure Type: H

Str: 15/+1
Dex: 18/+3
Con: 14/+1
Int: 12/+0
Wis: 10/+0
Chr: 16/+2

Special Abilities:

• Master of Ambush: If attacking from stealth, Caligari deals double damage and forces a saving throw vs. Paralysis or the target is stunned for 1d4 rounds.
• Ghost in the Shadows: Can hide in shadows and move silently as a 14th-level thief.
• Unerring Shot: With Shadowstrike, he can fire arrows with deadly accuracy, ignoring partial cover and suffering no penalties for range.
• Traps and Triggers: Can detect and disable non-magical traps as a 10th-level thief.
• Whispers of the Dead: His presence unnerves foes; enemies within 30’ suffer a -2 penalty to morale checks.

Description:

Caligari the Silent Blade was once an infamous ranger-assassin who hunted both man and beast with equal precision. Known for eliminating his targets without a sound, he relied on cunning, patience, and masterful control of his surroundings. His lair, The Dungeon of Caligari, remains a deathtrap for intruders, filled with ingenious snares, hidden paths, and ghostly echoes of his past victims. Though long thought dead, whispers persist that he still walks his domain—perhaps as a shade, cursed to forever guard the secrets he took to his grave.

Many seek his legendary weapons: Silent Fang, a dagger that absorbs sound, and Shadowstrike, a longbow whose arrows are invisible before finding their mark. But claiming them means facing Caligari himself… and few who enter his dungeon leave with their lives.