Dawnflower Library
Engleher’s largest temple stands at the town’s northernmost edge, atop an upraised shelf that juts out far below the clifftop. The library is constructed in the Rovian style of Dawnbringer temples, with two smaller minarets flanking a golden dome. The building’s position allows it to catch the rays of the rising sun, which transforms the dome into a brilliantly glowing testament to the Sun Maiden —at least, on days that aren’t fogged in or overcast.
A dozen Acolytes of various faiths attend to Dawnflower Library. Shrines to Wanderer, Lord of Leaves, and Storm King can be found in the western portion of the building, while the primary shrine to the Sun Maiden takes up the eastern portion. The rest of the building contains the stacks.
Dawnflower Library has a wide range of books ranging from fiction to history, satire to textbook, and even includes a sizable collection of (mostly) tasteful erotica. The current head priestess of the library is a chatty halfling woman named Chidi Rivertoes, a devotee of Sun Maiden.
Always eager to greet newcomers regardless of their faith or vocation—with the exception of thieves, whom she cannot abide—Chidi has a strange knack for recommending literature tailored to the tastes of people she’s only just met.
A dozen Acolytes of various faiths attend to Dawnflower Library. Shrines to Wanderer, Lord of Leaves, and Storm King can be found in the western portion of the building, while the primary shrine to the Sun Maiden takes up the eastern portion. The rest of the building contains the stacks.
Dawnflower Library has a wide range of books ranging from fiction to history, satire to textbook, and even includes a sizable collection of (mostly) tasteful erotica. The current head priestess of the library is a chatty halfling woman named Chidi Rivertoes, a devotee of Sun Maiden.
Always eager to greet newcomers regardless of their faith or vocation—with the exception of thieves, whom she cannot abide—Chidi has a strange knack for recommending literature tailored to the tastes of people she’s only just met.
Purpose / Function
Uncommon Temple Items
Item | Lvl | Cost |
---|---|---|
Dawnlight | 3rd | 60 gp |
Blessed Ampoule | 4th | 15 gp |
Holy Prayer Beads | 5th | 160 gp |
Hirelings
Allies of the Temple Cults may request hired hands from the clergy. Chidi will commission hirelings to individuals with a Liked reputation. These Companions are expected to be provided a weekly stipend depicted on the table and generally expect a share of the spoils from a successful mission.Level 1st Wage 36 GP Skilled Bibliophile
Skilled Bibliophile - Scholar 1
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These scholars love few things more than a good book, and as a result they are frequently found at the local bookstore. The bookseller supplies them with fiction, anthologies, and other delightful reads, and he's always eager to discuss his latest finds with you. You know that imagination is the greatest magic, but a working knowledge of actual magic helps, too. | |
Perception | +9 |
Languages | Common |
Skills | Academia Lore +13 , Arcana +9 , Library Lore +13 , Nature +8 , Religion +8 , |
STR +1 , DEX +2 , CON +0 , INT +4 , WIS +4 , CHA +2 | |
Items | Itemsdagger, writing set |
AC | 14 |
Saving Throws | Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +9 |
HP | 25 |
Speed | 25 ft |
Melee | Book +4 -1 / -6 (nonlethal), Damage bludgeoning |
Ranged | Book +4 -1 / -6 (nonlethal, thrown 10 feet), Damage bludgeoning |
Special Abilities | Arcane Sense Detect Magic. Methodical Research (concentrate) When Searching through stacks of books, a librarian can find the answer to almost any question. This allows the librarian to use Library Lore in place of other lore skills, given enough time. The GM determines the DC of the check and the amount of time it takes (typically, a librarian can attempt three or four checks during 1 day of downtime). |
Spells |
Experts
Allies of the Temple Cults may request Experts from the clergy. Chidi will commission hirelings to individuals with an Admired reputation. These Companions are expected to be provided a weekly stipend depicted on the table and generally expect a share of the spoils from a successful mission.Boons of the Dawnflower Library
Boon | Reputation | Cost | Training DC | Level | Prerequisites |
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Uncommon Temple Gear | Ignored | 1 RP | Not Trained | 1 | |
Church | Liked | 1 RP | Not Trained | 1 | |
Discount | Liked | 2 RP | Not Trained | 1 | |
Hireling | Liked | 1 RP | Not Trained | 1 | |
Library | Liked | 1 RP | Not Trained | 1 | |
Uncommon Temple Formulae | Liked | 2 RP | As per Item | 1 | |
Champion Dedication | Liked | 2 RP | 14 Religion | 2 | Strength 14; Charisma 14 |
Cleric Dedication | Liked | 2 RP | 14 Religion | 2 | Wisdom 14 |
Life's Sentry Dedication | Liked | 2 RP | 14 Religion | 2 | Shield Block |
Always Ready | Liked | 4 RP | 15 Perception | 4 | Life's Sentry Dedication |
Basic Cleric Spellcasting | Liked | 4 RP | 16 Religion | 4 | Cleric Dedication |
Basic Devotion | Liked | 4 RP | 16 Religion | 4 | Champion Dedication |
Basic Dogma | Liked | 4 RP | 16 Religion | 4 | Cleric Dedication |
Bless Shield | Liked | 4 RP | 15 Perception | 4 | Life's Sentry Dedication |
Champion Resiliency | Liked | 4 RP | 16 Religion | 4 | Champion Dedication |
Eye of Stokken | Liked | 4 RP | 15 Perception | 4 | Life's Sentry Dedication |
Familiar Foe | Liked | 4 RP | 16 Religion | 4 | Life's Sentry Dedication |
Final Rest | Liked | 4 RP | 16 Religion | 4 | Life's Sentry Dedication |
Healing Touch | Liked | 4 RP | 16 Religion | 4 | Champion Dedication |
Necromantic Resistance | Liked | 4 RP | 16 Religion | 4 | Life's Sentry Dedication |
Nonlethal Takedown | Liked | 4 RP | 16 Society | 4 | Life's Sentry Dedication |
Rescuer's Press | Liked | 4 RP | 16 Athletics | 4 | Life's Sentry Dedication |
Expert | Admired | 3 RP | Not Trained | 5 |
Dawnflower Library
Wares healing magic, religious items (including +1 versions of the favored weapons of Engleher’s most prominent religions: rapiers, longbows, tridents, and scimitars), divine scrolls Spellcasting Divine spells are available for purchase from Chidi or her acolytes. Heal, remove disease, and restoration are always available, with other spells available at your discretion.The Stack of Cups
A row of bookshelves marked with a pewter mug;
- Maximum RP 10
- Research Checks DC 15 Academia Lore or Library Lore, DC 10 Society
Sun Collection
Curated by Chidi as part of her official duties this is a collection of religious texts
- Maximum RP 15
- Research Checks DC 20 Occultism, 25 Religion, DC 30 Society
Tome of Adversaries
A thick black book that details the enemies of the cults represented in the Dawnflower Library
- Maximum RP 5
- Research Checks DC 20 Occultism, 25 Religion, DC 30 Society
Research Thresholds
- 5 Research Points The PCs learn about Dretha Scythevex the swamp witch and her Order of the Void Casket that were vanquished by the founders. and the recent purge of the Kakesh Tribe by the citizens of Engleher.
- 10 Research Points The PCs learn the location of an ancient, twisted Tower in the Ironforge Mountains. A Cyclopean community has taken it upon themselves to keep watch over the tower. Dretha sought to take control of the tower to incorporate it into a subterranian fortress complex
- 15 Research Points The PCs learn a variety of Holy divinations said to detect the presence of evil spirits. Among them is a functioning uncommon spell: Detect Alignment.
- 20 Research Points The PCs Learn about the Tome of Aversaries and can request it to conduct further research. A venerable champion of the Sun Maiden was bound to a Cairn southwest of Engleher
- 25 Research Points The PCs Learn the Awaken Portal ritual; the experience draws the attention of The Undercitadel of Szitrag a pack of Ghouls are teleported into the library who the attack the party
- 30 Research Points The PCs learn even more esoteric wisdom about the Empty Death. nestled in the book of adversaries is a formula for a Ghost Touch rune.
Type
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Parent Location
Owner
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