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Obsidian Rift of Xal-Korr
The very stone pulses with a rhythmic, sulfurous heat.
A jagged fissure in the earth leads to a network of scorched, obsidian-slicked caverns. The depths are warped by abyssal energies that turn common stone into jagged glass.
The air tastes of ozone and rotting meat. Constant low-frequency vibrations rattle the teeth, and light is provided only by the dim, pulsing red glow of volcanic veins.
☠ Threat
Xal-Korr, a Glabrezu masquerading as an orc god, manipulates the tribe to widen the rift. His presence corrupts the natural elementals of the cave and twists the orcs into horrific, multi-limbed aberrations.
History
Long ago, a mining colony struck a planar rift. The Sunder-Skull orcs discovered the breach and sacrificed their leaders to a demonic entity in exchange for iron-shattering power. Now, the cave serves as a bleeding wound between the Material Plane and the Abyss.
Encounter Table
CRA vulture-headed demon attracted by the scent of fresh blood.
Patrol orcs checking the perimeter for intruders.
A summoned elemental tasked with reclaiming stolen knowledge.
Rumours & Whispers
The local livestock are being found drained of blood and twisted into unrecognizable shapes.
A strange, rhythmic thumping can be heard from the old mining fissure when the moon is full.
A survivor claimed the orc god Gruumsh has four arms and speaks in a thousand voices.
Ancient scrolls from the academy were seen carried by orc scouts toward the Rift.
Quest Hooks
Quest giver: Archmage Thalric
A local wizard offers a bounty for the return of three specific black-bound spellbooks taken by the orcs.
Two Uncommon Magic Items of the party's choice.
Quest giver: The Village Elder
The rift is expanding and will consume the nearby village of Oakhaven in one week if it is not sealed.
A small estate in the kingdom and the title of Protector.
Corridor Notes
Smeared blood on the walls spelling out 'He Sees All' in Orcish.
A cluster of glowing violet mushrooms that explode if stepped on.
The smell of rotting eggs and a slight green mist clinging to the floor.
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