The Catacombs

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Ancient Statues

Hidden beneath the crumbling sanctuary of the High Hall lies a hushed expanse of shadowy corridors and forgotten tombs. Once hallowed ground, these catacombs served as a final resting place for the holiest of Elturel’s faithful. Now, flickering torchlight reveals scuffed walls and scattered debris—silent testament to the battles waged here. Echoes of distant footfalls seem to chase each other through the darkness, and the stale air carries the faint scent of incense mixed with the acrid tang of fear.

In this grim sanctuary, pockets of survivors cling to hope behind hastily barricaded doors, fending off fiendish intruders that slink through hidden passageways. Ancient statues of Torm and other noble guardians stand watch, their once-pristine surfaces tarnished by ash and soot. Even amid the looming threat, the faithful draw what strength they can from these sacred halls, determined to outlast the infernal presence that hunts them from above.

Ben’s Notes
When adapting these catacombs for play, I drew on Justin Alexander’s tweaks to resolve a few logical snags. The most significant additions are a second secret route for the devils to exploit—helping explain how they infiltrated a supposedly hidden dungeon—and a set of barricaded doors protecting the refugees. This simple change clarifies why survivors remain safely tucked away behind makeshift defenses.

I also incorporated a teleportation circle from Justin’s suggestions to open up new avenues of exploration (and danger). These catacombs now feel more cohesive and alive, with each modification telling its own story of desperation and hope. By blending careful tweaks with the original material, the High Hall catacombs become an immersive refuge for the desperate and a crucible for the brave.

RELEASE FEATURES

• 2x HUGE (50x50+) animated Battlemaps

• 2x Animated Sceneries (1 as looping tracking shot)

• 1x Animated Intro Sequence

• 2x 10 Minutes HQ Audio Ambience Tracks as .ogg

• 6x Custom Charakter Tokens

• 16x 3D Rendered Player Handout Images

• One Click Installation via Moulinette

• Full Foundry VTT Integration (Lighting, Walls, Overlay-Tiles, Sound Effects, Teleporters, MLT, ....)
  

• Release 91 (High Hall) has been connected with the new release

• Release 89 (Hellturel) has been connected with Release 91 (High Hall) and Release 78 (A Pair of two antlers tavern)

• Release 79 (Fall of Elutrel) got 3 new 10 Minutes HQ Audio Ambience Tracks as .ogg

• Release 78 (A Pair of two antlers tavern) got 2 new 10 Minutes HQ Audio Ambience Tracks as .ogg
  

• All changes changes can be downloaded now.

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