The Ziggurat
Connects to: 03.08, 09.06 and 29.14.23.
Within this hex lies a squat ziggurat made of blocks carved from greenschist. It has been overgrown with exotic vines bearing violet flowers not native to the region. The vegetation transforms into grasping pythons when climbed upon, pulling the unwary inside and feeding them to the snake-demon imprisoned within.
The violet flowers that blossom on the vines can be brewed into a narcotic tea that offers a sense of euphoria. Knowledgeable characters can brew a tea that offers resistance to poison.
Shep the goblin from Uncle Bertie’s Trading Post (03.08) gathers the tea for sale in Uncle Bertie’s Trading Post at Maris’ behest. He is jealous of his treasure and will lead others to their doom.
Connections:
- One of the idols of the temple had its ruby eyes pried out by Giles Chosard (09.06) and they now are set in the earrings of a young Elector named Ilace who is currently staying at Uncle Bertie’s Trading Post (03.08).
- The design of this temple is very similar to that of the Black Ziggurat (18.26).
- The rubies of the Traitor’s Pit (29.14.23), the Black Ziggurat (18.26) and the Green Ziggurat all seem to be identical.
- The Grimes feed occasional sacrifices to the Snake God to placate it.
Hooks:
- How is the snake-demon imprisoned? Who imprisoned it?
- How does Shep gather the tea without being killed?
