Death Heart

Death Heart is the fourth dungeon module based on the Arduin gaming system. It is often referred to as "Arduin Dungeon Module Number Four". It was the last officially published dungeon module of Arduin author David A. Hargrave before his death in 1988.

Basic description
Death Heart contains overland maps with area descriptions and encounter charts, three dungeon levels with maps and room descriptions, eight pocket sized magic artifact cards and eight illustrated monster cards with statistics.

While designed for use with the Arduin gaming system, Death Heart is usable with any d20 or other RPG system.

Packaging
From the Death Heart liner notes: "What turns a verdant green garden into lands black as death? Where once pristine lakes and silver spire towers sparkled in bright sunlight, now lies pitch and rubble, swallowed by the inky depths of a bleak waters. Deep, heaving sighs are heard throughout the trees as the tainted land murmurs a haunting pulse. Four entrances lead down into a hidden maze below the ruins. Above each portal, an enigmatic quote bellows a silent challenge to the world; its staunch call remains unanswered. Treasures and mysteries lie bound and locked within its dark realms. Dare you seek the mysteries of Death Heart?"

Story
Is about a heartbroken sorcerer who is incredibly powerful and is searching for the lost love he once had through a beating black heart of death he keeps hidden inside himself.

Misc.
This module was considered to be a certain doom for characters under level 5. Even higher level characters are quickly killed in this scenario. There were obvious references to H.P. Lovecraft in this module which is especially clear in the creature Horragus.