Editing Module One (section)

====2) Visiting the Temple (Non-combat encounter)====

The PCs are urged by Mayor Varn or a townsperson to visit [[Father Galdrin]] (LN, Human Male), the town’s priest at the temple of Gaeda, to gain insight into the recent grave robberies and undead sightings. The temple is an old stone structure, simple yet sturdy, with a few wilting flowers placed at the altar, showing signs of the town’s decaying morale.

Location

The Temple of Gaeda stands at the edge of the town square, surrounded by overgrown bushes and a small graveyard in the back. Inside, worn pews face an altar adorned with humble symbols of fertility and earth. The air smells of incense, but beneath it lingers the faint scent of decay.  A heart fire burns in a fireplace behind the altar, doing little to warm the large hall.

Roleplaying Hook

Father Galdrin appears weary and disheartened, praying for guidance as the PCs arrive. He’s more than willing to speak to them but is clearly shaken. As the conversation unfolds, he provides the following information:

Grave Robbings:
*''The graveyard has been desecrated on multiple occasions. Some corpses have gone missing entirely, and others have been found unearthed but left behind.''
*''A strange black ichor has been found near the desecrated graves, which Galdrin suspects is linked to dark magic. He can offer the PCs a sample if they investigate further.''

General State of the Village:
*''Galdrin confides that his divine connection to Gaeda feels weakened in recent weeks. He believes something unnatural is affecting the area, limiting his powers to protect the graveyard.''

Missing People:
*''He had tried to treat Alwin Leech's wife only a couple of days earlier, but her sickness was beyond what he was able to cure.  He was expecting her to pass away within the week.  He didn't know she was missing.''

Key Clues

*The Ichor Sample: The black ichor found near the graves radiates a faint necromantic aura if examined with detect magic. PCs may test it or take it to a local wizard or alchemist.
*Undead Sightings: Galdrin has heard rumours of figures moving through the graveyard late at night, but every time he investigates, nothing is found.