The Silver Wake
The moon's light flickers in the dark as the cold sea claims the sanctuary.
A subterranean temple of Selune built in a perfect circle beneath Murann's dockside. The architecture is designed to channel natural light and the rhythm of the tides, though it is now choked with brine and salt.
The air is thick with salt and the smell of ozone. Rhythmic splashing echoes through the circular halls, accompanied by the faint, shimmering glow of blue phosphorescent moss.
☠ Threat
A fallen priestess named Thalaestra has become a Sea Hag, leading a coven of cultists who seek to corrupt the temple's lunar energies. The environment itself is a threat; every 1d4 hours, the tide rises from the lower basins, flooding low-lying rooms with three feet of seawater and making travel hazardous.
History
Established centuries ago by Selunite navigators, The Silver Wake served as a beacon for sailors and a center for astral study. When the city's leadership shifted toward more secular and shadowy interests, the temple was forgotten. The encroaching sea and subterranean flooding have turned the holy site into a dangerous, partially submerged labyrinth used by those who worship the dark side of the moon.
Encounter Table
CRGroups of cultists patrolling for intruders or cleaning debris.
An elemental guardian corrupted by the temple's dark inhabitants.
Rats with glowing silver eyes that move with unnatural coordination.
Rumours & Whispers
The temple's doors only recognize those who carry the moon's light in their hands.
The tide beneath Murann rises faster in the temple than in the bay.
The high priestess didn't die; she transformed into something that hates the sun.
A legendary blade of moon-silver is hidden behind the Great Altar.
Quest Hooks
Quest giver: Lord Elvin of Murann
A local merchant's guild wants a magical silver sextant recovered from the temple library.
200gp and a map of the Murann tunnels.
Quest giver: Brother Hallow
A lone Selunite survivor asks the party to slay the Sea Hag and reclaim the altar.
The Moon-Shadow Library's contents and a blessing of Selune.
Corridor Notes
Walls inscribed with lunar phases that pulse with a faint white light.
Small side alcoves containing dried sea shells and rusted navigation tools.
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