Today's edition of #WestMarchesWednesday deals with that most dreaded of locations and situations- a Water Level!
The Reliquary of Saint Ushada, known as the Temple of Sacred Waters, is a location visited by many pilgrims each year, and guarded by members of the Chantry and a garrison of Templars. It is located in the side of a cliff facing a lagoon, with a bridge at water level which becomes submerged when the tide rises. Framing the entrance are several waterfalls, pouring down the sandstone cliffside. It is decorated with lush green growth, and a large field of water lilies, the sacred flower of Saint Ushada. Within the Temple is a Chantry which sells little bronze or gold-plated replicas of the Saint's dagger Sunblaze, some even life-size. Certain services can be purchased here, and some rich pilgrims have even visited for their health, as the fresh sea air is said to help people to recover fom maladies. The Chantry does not allow accommodation for free, however. Those templars garrisoned here have a prestigious position, and they are often arrogant and dismissive of other warriors or even Templars who visit, seeing themselves as an elite unit. Journeying through the Temple to reach the Reliquary chamber involves walking through several pools of sanctified water, and reaching the inner sanctum requires a journey through a submerged passage. Ordinarily, its inhabitant is sated with an offering by the Chantry priests, but if things are more difficult, then things could be much more complicated. How you can use the Temple of Sacred Waters in your game: - At early stages of the game, stopping off at the Temple can be a source of respite in the wilderness, a place to gain missions and healing if needed. For PCs who are linked to the Chantry, this can offer them a place of comfort and to gain contacts and assistance. - The Reliquary contains copies of the volumes of the Chant of Saint Ushada, which points the way to the tombs of her followers after her death at Hastline Summit. It is a tenet of the priesthood here that when all of Saint Ushada's panoply be brought back together, she will return to battle the Darkspawn once again. - Although the temple is well-defended against mundane attack, it has no particular defences against attacks from beneath the earth. An attack by Darkspawn from the Deep Roads below might penetrate its walls, leading to an unholy slaughter and a horrible surprise for any PCs returning with relics. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 11 March 2020.
Lucinda Speer
11/3/2020 01:59:34 pm
Luke! This is so cool! I have a player who worships the godess of water in my game. He will be quite pleased that she will require his obedience in this matter!!
Luke
11/3/2020 07:34:50 pm
Thanks, Lucinda! Glad to hear it! Comments are closed.
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