Looking Back: Underdark Quests

[ScottyB]

While some of the Underdark quests are still in the module for those brave enough to delve down, it's just a slice of what used to be there.

There's no real objective associated with this thread, other than satisfying my curiosity. What quests or areas did you consider "icons" of the Underdark setting?

For me, it'd have to be Lights Below. It was a fairly simple concept given a local spin, a great way to introduce the feel of the setting without dumping a lot of lore on you; even though there was some lore in the quest that could hook you if you let it.

How about you: what quests or non-NPC areas defined your EFU experience, or were "perfect" examples of the setting?

[Thomas_Not_very_wise]

Trolls on the Low Road. (Kidding)

Mine would have to be Drow Caravan.

[lolmagics]

As someone who only stopped in a few times back then I can say that I very quickly remember some clown quest. I believe they brought me just to fill the party size requirement but we did pretty well and I even survived although it was rather terrifying at the time.

[Lumiere]

I nominate the Chosen quest. In retrospect, I imagine there was quite a bit of telling clues there.

[Canzah]

I don't know how defining they were, but two quests I really enjoyed was the Red Smiles and the Brewery Quest.

As for a non NPC area, I always liked the Windy Canyon.

[Lulzebub]

In no particular order:

1. Ettercaps - When spiced, this quest was the quintessential Underdark experience. While protecting Sanctuary from ettercaps you're also pissing off the illithid who is trying to breed them.

2. Zombies on the Stairs - So many adventurers, who were inexplicably intimately familiar with the Battle of Thermopylae, gave their lives and precious consumables to save those stairs from destruction. It was a real shame when they finally had to go.

3. Chosen in the Sewers - This quest was pure Sanctuary: distilled, refined, rolled into a joint and smoked.

4. TS.cdp - 'Nuff said.

EDIT: One more thing: "Good dark."

[Halfbrood]

Wizard's Lab...

Honestly, though. The Chosen quests were great for introducing the illusive enemy of Sanctuary.

Other than that, Pig Farm and Drunken Hobgoblins.

[Damien]

Seers - A true show of how deadly and disgusting the world below is.

Svirf Temple - Probably the coolest quest ever, giving hints towards the previous settlers.

[LoaLimbo]

Seer, it's my very favorite quest.
Everything about it, start to finish, is perfect.

You start with foreboding build-up, hinting at a terrible evil.
You descend with hardy adventurers into one of the most dangerous areas, fighting off spawns that can easily wipe out lesser, unprepared adventurers, or avoid them cunningly.
Finally, you find your destination, making an uneasy camp.
You descend, finding these perhaps not very deadly, but horribly, horribly fast, grotesque monsters that still send shivers down my spine just thinking about them.
You descend further, facing more dangerous, but survivable adversaries and encountering horrific experiments and strange clues.
Finally, you make it, and you know you're where you want to be.
You prepare, knowing this will be harsh.
A battle ensues, often killing many and very often inviting DM possession of the boss. It rages, and you are either dead, or loot the very interesting and strange spoils.
And it doesn't end there- you are faced with a choice- go all the way back through the dangers, or leap into the unknown?

It's a perfect quest, and I plan to take it as soon as possible once more!

[SanTelmo]

Jafar's Pie. (Best delivery ever, gave you gold even if you ate the pie)

[The Beggar]

Ah, nostalgia. *sighs*

[Caddies]

Mary's, Clowns and Sewer Town Chosen.

[ExileStrife]

My favorite quests were:
- Elemental in the basement of the Blue Mushroom
- Rat Barricade
- Rothe Hunting

I happen to know Metropakt's favorite:
- Eyeballs (in the tunnels)

[DangerousDan]

The first Chosen Quest, the Lights Beneath. Both were fantastic introductions to server secrets, and established an excellent feel in spite of being relatively simple design wise. I'll never forget that pit.

My favourite area would have to be Dunwarren. It felt like a character in and of itself, which is something I don't think any PW has achieved.

[Dr Dragon]

I miss the staircase quest with all those zombies! Also who are we to forget the Orog Fortress?