Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor

About

Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor is a dungeon-centric RPG that prioritizes brawling through procedurally generated tunnels and grinding through enemy waves. Players control a squad of four characters navigating layered environments like city streets, underground tombs, and large catacombs. Combat is real time with pause, emphasizing positioning and class synergy as foes swarm from all directions. Missions revolve around clearing rooms, looting gear, and progressing through vertical dungeon structures. The game supports co-op multiplayer for shared brawls or solo play for those who prefer to bossfight alone. The title leans heavily into its fantasy setting without overcomplicating the story. Myth Drannor’s haunted ruins and dracolich antagonists frame the action but take a backseat to the core loop of fight, scavenge, repeat. Community chatter often highlights the satisfying weight of melee combat and the challenge of balancing party roles. While narrative depth is sparse, the game’s reputation as a late-90s/early-00s dungeon crawler endures among fans of old-school RPGs with a focus on tactical brawling over dialogue trees.

Storyline

The story is set in the city of New Phlan. A dracolich and his sorceress queen have seized control of the Mythal, the ancient magic that once protected the long abandoned elven city of Myth Drannor. Once the elven ruin is completely in their thrall, the cult intends to expand its domination one city—and one soul—at a time. Four heroes are sent to Myth Drannor by Elminster to stop the dracolich and the sorcerer queen from using the power of the Mythal to conquer Faerûn. They must travel to all areas of Myth Drannor, from the dungeons below the city, to the city itself, the catacombs beneath the city, et al., in an attempt to stop evil from taking over the region.