Cinderrest Sanctum
Hidden along the eastern slopes of Kravaraad is a cavern of onyx, where a pool of uncooling lava sits at the heart of the black stone grotto. Within this spacious chamber, black iron adornments and supports bear tales etched in runes. Carved reliefs depict dwarven interpretations of Melora granting stone and ore from below the ground to Moradin the Allhammer, for him to craft into great halls and mighty guardians.
This shrine has been watched over by the Dust family for generations, maintained by the offerings delivered by the reverent of Uthodurn. Those who make the pilgrimage to Cinderrest Sanctum are invited to pray to Melora and Moradin, while perhaps gaining access to the Underforge, a great forge built over many decades as tribute to the partnership between the two deities. With their divine blessings, it is said that powerful artifacts with great destinies are crafted.
The Cinderrest Sanctum is made of black onyx and within it is a pool of lava, which are used as part of the ritual burials performed by the family, as well as to fuel the Underforge. The sanctum is located on the eastern slopes of the mountain. The entrance is a large, semi-circular arch which leads into a tunnel that curves rightward. The lava pool itself is surrounded by a short metal fence within a domed central chamber that has a carved chimney. Next to the pool is the platform, on which sits the magical anvil and smithing tools for those who are using the temple for crafting and forging. Various tunnels extend out from this chamber into smaller caverns used as living space by the Dust family. The Underforge is said to be a "sister creation" of the Core Anvil, and many have made pilgrimages to it to forge great artifacts. There are carvings in the anvil of the symbol of The Wildmother, as well as images of her gifts to Moradin.
This shrine has been watched over by the Dust family for generations, maintained by the offerings delivered by the reverent of Uthodurn. Those who make the pilgrimage to Cinderrest Sanctum are invited to pray to Melora and Moradin, while perhaps gaining access to the Underforge, a great forge built over many decades as tribute to the partnership between the two deities. With their divine blessings, it is said that powerful artifacts with great destinies are crafted.
The Cinderrest Sanctum is made of black onyx and within it is a pool of lava, which are used as part of the ritual burials performed by the family, as well as to fuel the Underforge. The sanctum is located on the eastern slopes of the mountain. The entrance is a large, semi-circular arch which leads into a tunnel that curves rightward. The lava pool itself is surrounded by a short metal fence within a domed central chamber that has a carved chimney. Next to the pool is the platform, on which sits the magical anvil and smithing tools for those who are using the temple for crafting and forging. Various tunnels extend out from this chamber into smaller caverns used as living space by the Dust family. The Underforge is said to be a "sister creation" of the Core Anvil, and many have made pilgrimages to it to forge great artifacts. There are carvings in the anvil of the symbol of The Wildmother, as well as images of her gifts to Moradin.
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