The Murky Deep

GA1 The Murky Deep is a 36-page adventure module for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition released in February 1993. It is for six to eight players of levels 5 to 8.

Official synopsis[]

The legendary coastal city of Carsall existed two centuries ago--before it vanished beneath the waves, reputedly at the hands of angry sea god. Stories of the city and tales of fabulous artifacts originating from Carsall still abound. Now, the clerics of a seaside town have proven that some unusual items are indeed from the legendary city, and two priests involved in the process, as well as a mysterious stranger, are missing. Are player characters willing to risk life and breath beneath the water to find the lost city? Does the city truly exist, or is the story simply a hoax put forth by crooked fishermen? Take the plunge--explore The Murky Deep!

Content[]

The Murky Deep explores the underwater city of Carsall.

Development and release[]

Development[]

The book was written by Norman B. Ritchie. Art was provided by Terry Dykstra, John Knecht, John Lakey and Laura Lakey.

Release[]

The Murky Deep was released by TSR in February 1993 for $6.95 US, $8.50 CA, £4.50 UK.

On February 18, 2014, it was re-released in digital format. It is currently available on DriveThruRPG and Dungeon Masters Guild for $4.99.

Reception and influence[]

Critical reception[]

As of 2023, The Murky Deep reached the rank of Silver seller on DriveThruRPG.

Influence on other works[]

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References[]

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition
Core rules
Player's Handbook • Dungeon Master Guide Monstrous Compendium Volume One • Monstrous Compendium Volume Two • Monstrous Manual First Quest • Introduction to Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Game • The Complete Starter Set • Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Game
Optional core rules
Player's Option: Combat & Tactics • Player's Option: Skills & Powers • Player's Option: Spells & Magic Dungeon Master Option: High-Level Campaigns • Campaign Option: Council of Wyrms
Supplement lines
Player's Handbook Rules Supplement • Dungeon Master's Guide Rules Supplement Monstrous Compendium Appendix • Monstrous Compendium Annual Encyclopedia Magica • Historical Reference • The Magic Encyclopedia • Monstrous Arcana • Priest's Spell Compendium • Wizard's Spell Compendium
Other supplements
Bastion of Faith • Book of Artifacts • Castle Sites • Chronomancer • City Sites • College of Wizardry • Country Sites • Den of Thieves • Dungeon Builder's Guidebook • Guide to Hell • Legends & Lore • Rogues' Gallery • Shaman • Tome of Magic • The Vortex of Madness and Other Planar Perils • Warriors of Heaven • World Builder's Guidebook
Adventures
The Apocalypse Stone • Axe of the Dwarvish Lords • Cleric's Challenge (II) • The Dancing Hut of Baba Yaga • Destiny of Kings • Die Vecna Die! • Dragon Mountain • Dungeons of Despair • Fighter's Challenge (II) • The Gates of Firestorm Peak • A Hero's Tale • Labyrinth of Madness • The Lost Shrine of Bundushatur • Moonlight Madness • The Murky Deep • Night Below: An Underdark Campaign • A Paladin in Hell • Return to the Tomb of Horrors • Reverse Dungeon • Road to Danger • The Rod of Seven Parts • The Shattered Circle • The Silver Key • Swamplight • Tale of the Comet • Tales of Enchantment • Temple, Tower, & Tomb • Thief's Challenge (II) • TSR Jam 1999 • Wizard's Challenge (II)