The Chapel of the Martyred Lady has always had an odd reputation, but now it stands all but abandoned. Only one soul still inhabits it, although her contribution to the church's work is reduced somewhat these days...
Raised almost two hundred years ago to one of the good deities, the Chapel of the Martyred Lady strove to emulate a saint of the faith who was unjustly slain at the hands of a wicked king. However, catastrophe and tragedy undercut the success of the chapel from its first consecration, when one of the bellringers stumbled and was hanged on striking the first peal of the bells. Although many members of the chapel's congregation tried valiantly to keep the congregation up, it faltered and was abandoned. Around fifty years ago, it was cleared of local bandits who had set up inside it, and reconsecrated, but the priestess who started this endeavour was murdered atopher own altar one night. No-one ever claimed responsibility, and the chapel was quietly abandoned again. It is now falling into ruin, as some of the leadlights have been shattered by thrown stones, and the roof is sagging and broken in places. On walking into the nave, however, an air of quiet peace can be felt. The dust motes in the shafts of sunlight coming though the roof holes seem atmospheric and almost welcoming. And a pale presence sometimes makes itself known, silently setting bones and closing wounds with a ghostly touch. At her neck she wears a holy symbol depicting the Martyred Lady, although her veiled face seems contorted with pain. How you can use the Chapel of the Martyred Lady in your game: - A low-level party might seek refuge in the chapel on the way to or from an adventure, especially if they need assistance and sanctuary from enemies. The Lady might even point them to a clue about her murderer, if they are faithful and respectful. - The PCs might be hired to 'clear' the chapel of the Lady's spirit so it can be reopened, and although they may be able to solve her murder at the hands of a young street thug who is now very aged and much more influential, finding out why he murdered her will be another quest altogether. - If the PCs become trusted allies of the Lady, it might help her to remember more of her life, and why she was murdered. She might become a friend who can assist in spiritual matters, in more ways than one. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 27 May 2020. Comments are closed.
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