B4: Kato Cynidicea

The Underground City of Cynidicea* represents a fascinating setting for adventure, once the step-pyramid in module B4 "The Lost City" has been explored.

*we referred to the underground city as Kato Cynidicea, in our campaign ("Kato" being Greek for "Lower")

Isometric map depicting the Underground City of Cynidicea

A. Underground Lake

B. The Island of Death

The Stonehenge-like group of arches on the island predates the Cynidiceans.  The caves mentioned are perfect lairs for the undead.

C. City Docks

D. Water-Filled Chasm

E. Rock Bridges

F. Mushroom Fields

G. Stock Pens

H. Water Channels

I. Orpheus Park

I appreciate Moldvay's allusion to the underworld, invoking the mythical name of Orpheus

J. Main Streets

K. The Temple of Zargon

L. Stronghold of Gorm

M. Stronghold of Usamigaras

N. Stronghold of Madarua

O. Goblin Cliff Dwellings

Another fantastic dungeon environment, populated by goblinoid creatures and their allies.

P. The Wasteland

Q. The Eye of Zargon

R. Entrance to the Lower Catacombs

I would suggest using "Red Nails" by R. E. Howard as inspiration for developing the lower catacombs.

S. Entrance to the Pyramid