The Hollow Sepulcher
Silent stone and the scent of centuries-old dust await the living.
A sprawling subterranean burial complex carved from grey granite, now infested with necrotic energy. The air is stagnant, and the sound of scraping bone echoes through the dark, cold corridors.
The air is heavy with the smell of dry rot and ozone. Faint, ghostly blue light emanates from the walls, and a constant, low-frequency hum vibrates through the floor tiles.
☠ Threat
Lord Valerius, a Wight who has retained his intelligence and cruel ambition. He seeks to reclaim his former kingdom by raising an army of the dead, starting with the very ancestors interred within these walls.
History
Built three centuries ago to house the nobility of the forgotten Valerius dynasty. After a ritual to grant them eternal life went horribly wrong, the crypt was sealed to contain the rising dead. The local lords have long forgotten the entrance, but recent tremors have cracked the seal.
Encounter Table
CRAncient guards still patrolling the halls in a mindless loop.
Hungry, feral undead that have squeezed through cracks in the stone.
Rumours & Whispers
The Valerius crypt was never truly empty; the king's heart still beats in a jar.
A blue flame in the darkness is a sign of a wisp trying to steal your soul.
The library holds the secret to opening the vault, but the librarian is a stickler for rules.
The poison gas in the lower halls can be neutralized with simple wine.
Quest Hooks
Quest giver: Baron Halloway
A local noble wants his ancestor's signet ring recovered from the sepulcher to prove his lineage.
500gp and a favor from the court.
Quest giver: Captain of the Guard
Skeletons have been wandering into nearby farms. The source must be found and destroyed.
A set of +1 Chain Mail and 200gp.
Corridor Notes
Deep claw marks in the stone walls at shoulder height.
A sudden drop in temperature and the smell of ozone.
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