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Sacred Caverns
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)
A place of worship to the old gods in the Insectoid Hive.
During the reign of Queen Gimnax, the Kobold Khathandor studied as a highly respected priest.
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:
- Take back the disc and win the respect of the Insectoid priest, to Alpha-Zero's dismay.
- Steal the disc again after Alpha-Zero recounts Gulpax's need for it.
- Aid in her exit before she is caught:
- Succeed, and overcome Khathandor.
- Fail, and the Dragul emerge victorious.
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