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The Cathedral of the Damned<ref>[[Haunted Sites]] p.16-17</ref> is a grim edifice covered with the iconography of fallen [[celestial]]s and other images that are both angelic and horrific to behold. The first occupants of the Cathedral, the [[priest]]s of some unknown faith, fell to corruption, and the Cathedral has been tainted ever since. [[Wolves]] and [[worg]]s patrol the ground outside. [[Geodomonias]], described as "winged [[vampire]]s" stand watch over the Cathedral like [[gargoyle]]s, but they are unrelated. Geodomanias become active at night. | The Cathedral of the Damned<ref>[[Haunted Sites]] p.16-17</ref> is a grim edifice covered with the iconography of fallen [[celestial]]s and other images that are both angelic and horrific to behold. The first occupants of the Cathedral, the [[priest]]s of some unknown faith, fell to corruption, and the Cathedral has been tainted ever since. [[Wolves]] and [[worg]]s patrol the ground outside. [[Geodomonias]], described as "winged [[vampire]]s" stand watch over the Cathedral like [[gargoyle]]s, but they are unrelated. Geodomanias become active at night. | ||
A century following the corruption of the original inhabitants, a [[mad]] vampire came to the Cathedral. Driven more by [[dark desire]] than reason, he has conducted several blasphemous experiments, including a [[werebat]] [[zombie]] that has somehow managed to maintain its intelligence. The young [[paladin]] [[Thoris Tregart]] south to avenge his [[murdered]] father, but he himself was [[murdered]]. Ultimately failing at his quest, Thoris now wanders the Cathedral as a [[radiant spirit]], making it an eve more horrible place. | A century following the corruption of the original inhabitants, a [[mad]] vampire came to the Cathedral. Driven more by [[dark desire]] than reason, he has conducted several blasphemous experiments, including a [[werebat]] [[zombie]] that has somehow managed to maintain its intelligence. The young [[paladin]] [[Thoris Tregart]] south to avenge his [[murdered]] father, but he himself was [[murdered]]. Ultimately failing at his quest, Thoris now wanders the Cathedral as a [[radiant spirit]], making it an eve more horrible place. | ||
==Authorial Credit== | |||
The Cathedral of the Damned was created by [[François Mathieu]] for the Haunted Sites contest announced in Dragon Magazine 252. It (along with the other entries) was published in the [[Haunted Sites]] netbook by the [[Kargatane]] with the permission of [[TSR]]. | |||
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The Cathedral of the Damned[1] is a grim edifice covered with the iconography of fallen celestials and other images that are both angelic and horrific to behold. The first occupants of the Cathedral, the priests of some unknown faith, fell to corruption, and the Cathedral has been tainted ever since. Wolves and worgs patrol the ground outside. Geodomonias, described as "winged vampires" stand watch over the Cathedral like gargoyles, but they are unrelated. Geodomanias become active at night.
A century following the corruption of the original inhabitants, a mad vampire came to the Cathedral. Driven more by dark desire than reason, he has conducted several blasphemous experiments, including a werebat zombie that has somehow managed to maintain its intelligence. The young paladin Thoris Tregart south to avenge his murdered father, but he himself was murdered. Ultimately failing at his quest, Thoris now wanders the Cathedral as a radiant spirit, making it an eve more horrible place.
Authorial Credit
The Cathedral of the Damned was created by François Mathieu for the Haunted Sites contest announced in Dragon Magazine 252. It (along with the other entries) was published in the Haunted Sites netbook by the Kargatane with the permission of TSR.
References
- ↑ Haunted Sites p.16-17
