Sanctuary was a city founded many hundreds of years ago, in a unique alliance between the earth-dwelling Dwarves and Elves of the lands above them. The entrances were hidden from sight and depended upon secret ways, heading down deep within the bowels of the earth, miles below the surface. However, the alliance was undermined by evil schemes, and the city was ruined, overrun by creatures of the deep such as Mind Flayers and even a master Vampire. For centuries, evil creatures roamed the region, using the ruins of Sanctuary as a base.
During the Ethergaunt War of a century ago, refugees of the Winterlands fled here through a one-way portal, desperately seking a place free from the predations of the extraplanar invaders. With the aid of a small Mongrelfolk army living in the refuse, they defeated the vile monsters lairing here, and were able to carve out a safe, if a little uneasy, place for themselves. It was seven years before the refugees were able to leave again, and many of them then chose to stay where they felt safer. Now, Sanctuary is thriving, despite the crumbling stonework and remote location. The population has swelled to nearly ten thousand, including the Mongrelfolk, and makes a roaring trade in Underdark necessities, with its connections to the surface. How you can use Sanctuary in your game: - A player character might hail from Sanctuary, having set out for the surface to explore it. Such a character might have some knowledge of the Underdark and a fear of the open sky. They might even be a Mongrelfolk, if you have them as part of your game. - Your player characters might have to visit Sanctuary at some point, either to flee from enemies or to seek some kind of interesting knowledge. - An enemy might make their lair in Sanctuary, hidden from the prying eyes on the surface. If they have something like a Worldstone, they may be able to travel outside quickly and reach places seemingly outside of their reach. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 18 September 2019. Comments are closed.
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