The Pillars of Dawn are a pair of cathedrals built on the eastern mountains, looking out over the valley of the old Free City. Somehow they have been spared from the destruction of war for the last few centuries, and they still stand bright and glorious. They are the first thing touched by dawn's light, and play an important spiritual role in the lives of the people living in Heliopolis, the City of Light.
The Pillars of Dawn have now been repurposed for use by the church of Padraig, the Lord of Light, and feature enormous stained-glass windows which illuminate the entire city when the sun shines through them. They bring joy and faith to the hearts of those who witness it, granting them a Guidance effect which may be used before sunset of the same day. This leads those living in the area to be somewhat hesitant and prayerful before considering particular acts. How you can use the Pillars of Dawn in your game: - The twin cathedrals bring joy to the hearts of all folk living in the City of Light. If the stained glass is damaged or broken, they will feel a loss of faith and heart. Adventurers might be tasked with escorting replacement parts, but those who serve the forces of darkness have sent more agents to sabotage their mission. - After the repair of the stained glass, those who would see the Pillars of Dawn torn down become more desperate. They hatch a plan to dig tunnels beneath the cathedrals and set explosives to bring the spires down in flames. - A nobleman and his new wife have been kidnapped, and it has been discovered that their abductors have taken one of them to each of the Pillars, to avoid being caught. The report is that both will be slain within an hour. Your party will have to split their forces to reach both targets in time, battling their way through organized criminals who work together. The nobles' gratitude will be worth a substantial favour, if both of them are rescued. Failure will blacken your player characters' names forever. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 28 May 2019. Comments are closed.
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