Crucible of the Gods (d20)
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An introductory fourthcore dungeon adventure for four to six 1st-level characters.
Centuries ago¸ the four deities worshipped by mortals - Kishar¸ Kotaresh¸ Lyth¸ and Asar-Segt - threatened to drown the world in a flood of saltwater to punish the living for their impiety.
The oracles and witches of the realm struck a desperate bargain with the gods¸ however¸ and convinced them to spare the world. In exchange¸ the mortal kingdoms were bound to
demonstrate their faith once every generation by sending their most courageous and adroit warriors to the Crucible¸ a ziggurat in the lowest valley of the land.
Every quarter-century¸ on the first full moon of summer¸ an eclipse darkens the night and the
sealed ziggurat opens. Many traps¸ tricks¸ and guardians lie within the Crucible to test those who enter. Few who heed the challenge of the gods survive - most find only quick death.
If the races of the world are deserving of the gods' affection¸ their champions will overcome the trials of the Crucible and light the Divine Brazier hidden in its uppermost chamber.
If they are not¸ the flickering candle of civilization will be snuffed. Little of value will have been lost.