Verdant Abyss
Ruined Temple
Location Type Ruined Temple
A local druid seeks brave souls to purify the corrupted sanctuary before it spreads further.
Faces
- The Fern Sentinel - a living vine golem guarding the temple’s heart
- Moss-Cursed Cultists - remnants zealots corrupted by the forest
- The Hollow Grove Spirit - a restless nature spirit still tied to the site
Issues
- The vine guardian is becoming hostile, attacking all intruders
- A corrupting influence has seeped into nearby flora
- Ancient seals maintaining the temple’s sanctity are failing
Situation Aspects
- Overgrown with twisting vines
- Hidden crumbling traps lurking
- Echoes of departed worship
Zones
- Main Hall - the central chamber adorned with broken statues
- Vine-choked Courtyard - tangled greenery concealing dangers
- Subterranean Root Tunnels - dark, twisting passages beneath
Description
Ancient stones half-swallowed by nature’s relentless reclaiming, the air thick with plant entanglements and whispering shadows of forgotten deities.
Hook
A local druid seeks brave souls to purify the corrupted sanctuary before it spreads further.
GM Notes
- Consider the temple’s environmental hazards like falling branches or entangling roots.
- The vine guardian can be persuaded or subdued with the right approach.
- Cultists may still be lurking, trying to harness the temple’s power.