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An abandoned elven temple corrupted by the shadows of Nedel
Location: Hidden deep within the forested valleys of the mountain range west of Exotia.
Theme: Once a radiant sanctuary of Gayana, goddess of renewal, the temple was abandoned after the Fall of Exotia. Demonic corruption seeps through its marble halls, raising elven spirits and warping the sanctum into a haunted ruin.
Atmosphere: Dim moonlight filters through shattered stained glass. Whispering voices echo through vine-covered corridors. The scent of burnt incense lingers beneath the cold air of decay.
Walls: White marble veined with gold, cracked and blackened by demonic fire.
Floor: Mosaic flagstones covered with ash, moss, and drifting petals of silver light.
Temperature: Cool and oppressive.
Illumination: Moonlight, pale wisps, and faint glows from ghostly fires.
Sounds: Distant chanting, sobbing spirits, scraping metal.
Smell: Faint incense and rot.
Roll | Encounter |
|---|---|
1 | 1x Elven Guardian Spirit — spectral warrior protecting the temple. |
2 | 1x Corrupted Acolyte Shade — ghostly priest reciting inverted prayers. |
3 | 1x Bone Stag — a reanimated forest guardian bound by dark magic. |
4 | 4x Withered Rats — undead vermin feeding on necrotic energy. |
5 | 1x Wailing Nymph — a spirit mourning the desecration of her grove. |
6 | 2x Demon Wisps — sparks of Nedel’s corruption. |
Doors: North (unlocked), East (sealed with elven runes), South (broken gate).
Features: The once-pristine floor alternates black and white marble tiles. A collapsed shaft leads to the catacombs below.
Encounter: Guardian Spirit kneeling before a cracked statue of Gayana.
Treasure: A silver circlet engraved with moon motifs (worth 10 gp).
Entry: Hidden behind a mural depicting Gayana’s light—now overpainted with demonic sigils.
Features: The air hums with corruption. Two sealed sarcophagi line the walls.
Encounter: Elven Shade whispering forgotten prayers.
Treasure: 30 gp in ancient elven coinage; a broken crystal vial of holy water.
Features: A cracked elven statue radiates deceit—corrupted by demonic influence. Any question asked is answered falsely by the lingering demon bound within.
Encounter: Corpse of a Temple Guard rising as a Bone Knight.
Treasure: 60 gp worth of moonstone fragments.
Features: An open sarcophagus carved with vines; faint singing echoes from within. Iron bars cover a narrow pit that exhales cold mist.
Encounter: Wraith of a High Priestess.
Treasure: None; disturbing her may trigger a haunting.
Features: A dais of charred stone and a throne overgrown with thorny roots.
Encounter: Specter of the Elven King’s Advisor, whispering counsel to invisible lords.
Treasure: A blackened elven scepter (130 gp).
Features: Rusted elven armor scattered on the ground. Two glowing helmets watch intruders.
Encounter: Twin Spirits of the Temple Wardens.
Treasure: 20 gp; fragment of a sacred elven song written on silverleaf paper.
Features: “It is awake,” carved in ancient elven tongue, glowing faintly red.
Encounter: None; psychic whispers cause visions of the demonic breach.
Features: Broken statues of elven heroes. Faint chanting heard when alone.
Trap: Hidden pit lined with shadow spikes.
Encounter: None.
Features: A decayed tapestry depicts the goddess Gayana. Her eyes have been burned out.
Encounter: Withered Rats feasting on glowing fungi.
Treasure: A silver buckle (45 gp).
Features: Ancient pillars carved with names of fallen elves. Rotten bread turns to dust at touch.
Trap: Hidden pit.
Encounter: Famine Spirit drifting between the pillars.
Features: Dust-covered offerings still sit on stone benches. The air is still.
Encounter: None.
Features: Torches burn eternally. Bloody runes on the wall read “The cleric will betray you.”
Encounter: Spirit of a Betrayed Acolyte, bound in anguish.
Features: A prophetic elven inscription references the fall of the Brass Keep and mountains aflame.
Encounter: Echo of a Seer endlessly repeating the same lines.
Treasure: 620 gp in rare gems; knowledge of Nedel’s growing power.
Features: A shallow pool reflects the face of whoever gazes—showing them as undead.
Encounter: None.
Features: A large sealed sarcophagus with runes of warning.
Trap: Spiked pit triggers if the lid is touched.
Encounter: Bound Revenant protecting Gayana’s relic.
Features: Intricate hexagonal floor, glowing faintly blue. A satchel of elven make rests nearby.
Trap: Poisoned dart trap.
Treasure: Coinpurse embossed with floral vines (569 gp).
Features: Thick cobwebs fill the space; faint blue eyes glimmer in the dark.
Encounter: Spirit of the Forest Spider, bound by demonic energy.
Features: A blackened anvil; mosaic of elven smiths forging silver blades under moonlight.
Encounter: Ghostly Blacksmith who may aid or attack depending on how spoken to.
Features: Gnawed remains of elven armor.
Encounter: Swarm of Skeletal Rats.
Treasure: 100 gp; fragment of an elven prayer etched on bone.
Features: A trap door in the ceiling hums with demonic energy.
Trap: Scything blade.
Encounter: Horde of Shadow Rats.
Treasure: Full plate armor once belonging to a high elven knight (1,900 gp).
Features: Sticky silk and faint glimmers of ancient offerings.
Encounter: Spider Shade, half-spirit half-shadow.
Features: Portcullis bars made of silvered wood.
Encounter: Swarm of Corpse Flies.
Features: Faded murals of Gayana granting blessings to mortals.
Encounter: Ten Restless Elven Souls floating aimlessly.
Treasure: Aquamarine gem (620 gp total).
Features: Decapitated elven statues; webs thick as fog.
Encounter: Spirit of a Fallen Sentinel.
Features: An obsidian mirror that distorts reflection into monstrous forms.
Encounter: Fragment of a Demon trapped within.
Treasure: Ivory scepter (5,060 gp total).
Features: Floor mosaic depicting Gayana in battle with Nedel. Portions of it bleed when stepped upon.
Trap: Arrow and flame traps.
Encounter: None.
Features: Cracked emerald inlaid into the floor pulses with unholy light.
Encounter: Ancient Elven Spirit, neither friend nor foe.
Treasure: Ivory scepter set with emerald (5,060 gp).
Features: Faint blue light. No sound within.
Encounter: None.
Features: Rotten fruit barrels and fading sigils of preservation.
Encounter: Mold Wraith.
Features: A cube of solid stone inscribed with runes of sealing. A ring of ancient keys lies nearby.
Encounter: Keeper of the Gate—last elven sentinel, ghost bound to prevent escape of the demon.