Adventuring through the ruins of ancient societies makes up a good part of what D&D is all about, but if you don't want to do a full-on dungeon, here are some quick ruins with details on what could be found within.
1 - Colonnade - A thicket of stone columns, each decorated with reliefs depicting religious or cultural scenes. Some clues or lore about the society can be found, and perhaps the stone tablet equivalent of some spell scrolls, if someone can take the care and time to chisel them off. 2 - Reflecting Pool - A shallow pool, choked with algae and slime, perhaps with a statue or fountain at the centre. An amphibious creature like a Chuul might make its lair here, submerged beneath the surface, and a scattering of ancient coins might be found at the bottom. 3 - Temple - A wrecked temple, its consecration long faded. The deity's statue has been decapitated and defiled long ago. Spending a little time tidying and making a small offering here might gain a short-term charm (DMG, p228). 4 - Barracks - This area was used for training and equipping a number of warriors. The polished stone floors are worn but bear the marks of the old, broken weapons scattered around. The aged skeletons here might rise up to do battle against intruders, defending their territory forever. 5 - Armoury - Racks of weapons and armour hold a variety of rusted or crumbling weapons. However, an old magical weapon might still be found here amid the heaps of garbage. Some of the suits of armour may be animated to guard against those who would steal equipment. 6 - Arcane Lab - This area bears the damage of destroyed arcane equipment- broken crystals, shattered glass, torn and burned tomes. Perhaps a demon broke free of its binding - or perhaps it still inhabits the area, unable to stray far. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 21 September 2021. Comments are closed.
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