About This Game

BENEATH JERUSALEM

1187 AD, Jerusalem. Saladin's army marches on the holy city. You, a desperate adventurer weighed down by debts in Spain, seek a fortune in the legendary labyrinth beneath Jerusalem. Armed with only your torch and a thirst for survival, you delve into the darkness. Every glint of gold could be your ticket back to Spain, a chance to escape your creditors and buy the equipment needed to survive this unforgiving land. But tread carefully, for countless others have perished in this maze of shadows.

WELCOME TO THE HOLY CITY

The once-bustling city throbs with a chaotic energy. Every corner seems to hold a hidden cost. A weathered tavern offers a night's rest for a hefty sum – a luxury you may not be able to afford after splashing out at the overpriced Market. There, dubious merchants hawk overpriced equipment, promising an edge in the labyrinth below, but pushing you closer to financial ruin.

The irony is suffocating. The very gold you risk your life for in the treacherous depths is swiftly devoured by Jerusalem's merciless economy.

THE DUNGEONPEDIA

Legends speak of this labyrinth as a repository of forgotten knowledge and untold riches, a lure that has ensnared prominent figures across eras.

From Herodotus, the famed Greek historian (484-425 BC), seeking truths buried beneath the sands of time, to Abu Nasr Muhammad al-Farabi, the revered Arab philosopher (870-950 AD), searching for the wellspring of wisdom – all ventured into this treacherous darkness, never to return.

BELLS ARE RINGING

Stories speak of the echoing tolls of unseen bells, a harbinger of ancient Judean demons that rise from the darkness. Your only defense – a flickering torch. Its meager flame might be your only salvation in this tomb-like labyrinth. The problem? The Auri Mortui, avaricious souls who once pursued riches within these very tunnels. Now, twisted by their insatiable greed and trapped by the Judean demons, they wander the labyrinth forever. Their eyes, once filled with the lust for gold, now burn with a single, unholy desire: to claim any glimmer of wealth they sense on the living.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

I utilize cutting-edge AI to generate a vast library of concept art, exploring different artistic possibilities for ancient eras and the unique atmosphere of Jerusalem during the Crusades as well as all the time periods the game will cover (Sumeria, Greek civilization...) Using Photoshop, I meticulously refine each piece, ensuring the backgrounds and characters possess a distinct, hand-painted style.