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Sacred Caverns

A place of worship to the old gods in the Insectoid Hive.

The tunnels empty out into the cavernous ruins of an ancient temple. Enormous statues of the ancient gods have been carved into the rock. One of them points to a sealed patch on the cavern wall. - The Hive (GS-ADV3)

Despite Queen Gimnax shutting down temples throughout Ulos, freedom of worship is allowed in the caverns.

“But here, under the protection of Laz’arax, all gods can be worshiped freely.” - Khathandor - The Hive (GS-ADV3)

During the reign of Queen Gimnax, the Kobold Khathandor studied here as a highly respected priest.

“These caverns are meant to be a sanctuary. If you are here to pay tribute to the gods, we will not stand in your way.” - Khathandor - The Hive (GS-ADV3)

Use

People of the cloth utilize this sanctuary for religious research and study;

Within the ring of statues, crescent-shaped bookshelves have been placed in concentric circles to form a vast library on a stone platform. Insectoid priests in black, hooded cloaks study ancient texts and sit in quiet meditation. - The Hive (GS-ADV3)

Three notable statues to Dragul gods await offerings in the space;

He leads you to three smaller statues standing side-by-side. One is a snake-faced goddess wearing a brown cloak. “Nefras, goddess of judgment,” Khathandor explains. The second statue depicts what appears to be a hairless Vampire with webbed fingers, pointy ears, and two sets of enormous, bat-like wings. “Halik,” Khathandor says. “The Vampire god of darkness.” Finally, he points to a statue of a screaming Insectoid. As you stare at the Insectoid statue, the lines of its face seem to shift almost imperceptibly moment to moment, until an entirely new face is formed. “Qaram’kash,” Khathandor explains. “The Insectoid god of Deception.” - The Hive (GS-ADV3)

Pacifism

Violence is not permitted by the priests of the Sacred Caverns;

“The priests are forbidden from engaging in armed combat. But I am happy to forsake my vows if it means the disc’s safe return.” - Khathandor, The Hive (GS-ADV3)

References

The Hive (GS-ADV3)

Alpha-Zero plucks a translation disc from the sanctuary:

  • Tell her to return the stolen object:
  • Aid in her exit before she is caught.
  • If you return to the Sacred Caverns with Revlar's Disc in tow, the Kobold priest Khathandor will engage in combat with you:
    • Dispatch him, and successfully keep the disc.
    • Fall to his blade, and return the disc.

A hidden chamber reveals another statue to Buurglap, the Frogkin god of war;

The explosion reveals a new cavern with a statue honoring Buurglap, the Frogkin god of war. Offerings of gold and weapons have been laid at his feet, though they are now covered by several layers of dust. - The Hive (GS-ADV3)

Upon further exploration, a perplexing discovery is made;

Rax’akhan, the Insectoid god of the harvest stands next to Kehstore, the Elvish god of mischief and disorder. It is strange to see an Elvish god worshiped in an Insectoid hive. Historically, Insectoids and Elves have not always seen eye to eye. - The Hive (GS-ADV3)

The Scrying Pool (GS-Epilogue)

Following the death of Laz'arax, Urzon ordered that the statues of the gods be destroyed. In their place, a new image is carved into the cavern wall. It is of their fallen queen. Many Insectoids begin to worship her as one of their gods.

sacred_caverns.txt · Last modified: 2026/07/05 22:21 by mfenrick