Felder's Grotto

[Bonito 2264]

FELDER’S GROTTO

 

 

Deep within Aevos is a cavern carved into the likeness of a place of worship. The Mori learned to fear this peculiar grotto, as have most wildlife, monstrosity or otherwise. To them, this place is an embodiment of death. Even the aura about the dwelling radiates a sense of impending doom. The shrine itself is a beautiful testament to the artistic and martial skill of Humanity, for it had been carved by bare hands of an ancient warrior who had sought to erect a temple for the Creator and his Faith. 

 

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The Twenty-Seven Ends

 

Long ago, a mission of holymen were dispatched by the Emperor Godfrey, alongside some of his legionnaires, to spread the True Faith across the realm. Among these legionnaires was Griffith, of the House Felder. They survived the dread storm and landed on the shores of Aevos. Hopeful they disembarked, eager in their quest. Brutal weather and hostile wildlife rushed to temper their expectations. Their party found refuge in the Underdark, only to become beset by Mori’Quessir. When their attempts to convert failed, blood was shed. Clergy were captured in the night, enslaved or tortured, but rarely did they endure the nightmarish conditions long. 

 

The Legionnaires adapted to Mori’Quessir tactics and fought back. Led by Griffith, they began one of the most successful purges of the Underdark. They found salvation through the perpetual slaughter of what was discovered. Be it mushroom, insect, Mori or any other abomination, the legionnaires of Godfrey survived by conquering what belonged to others. Even Mori slavers could not catch him as he evaded and murdered; he became a myth:

 

 Uk Vel'uss Tah - He Who Hunts.

 

Years would pass as the Legionnaires endured perpetual warfare. But the Mori’Quessir were many. Gradually, Griffith’s men perished in battle, and even the great warrior could not defeat the devil of age. On a night known as the Twenty-Seven Ends, Griffith defeated an entire Mori’Quessir warband single handedly as the last of his party were surrounded and butchered. He had survived with twenty-seven wounds. But weary from blood loss and maddened by the endless decades of fighting, he hid himself in a small cave like a sickly animal for the slim chance of a peaceful end. Griffith was certain he would soon be joining his comrades in the Skies, and for a moment, he believed he had witnessed his death.

 

The darkness of the caves had left Griffith’s eyes unprepared for a light so radiant and vibrant that it blinded: Before him, the Aengul of Courage, Malchadiael, stood. Impressed by his displays of bravery and ability to fight, the Aengul bestowed upon the enfeebled Griffith his Blessing. And as quickly as he had appeared, Malchaediael was gone. The Aengul’s champion recovered, alone in the dark, until he was recuperated. Understanding now that his quest was unfinished, Griffith struck and shaped the stones day and night until his blows were strong as iron. This cavern would become Felder’s Grotto. Griffith had finally established a place of worship, spread the True Faith as decreed by his Emperor, and so this temple remained protected until the end of his days. Above all things, Griffith of the House Felder respected bravery in the face of insurmountable odds.

 

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OOC Information

 

Felder’s Grotto is part of a passive eventline that ET will be able to utilize throughout the map. The Grotto also establishes a unique place of worship tied to player history and opportunities to expand on the culture of Malchadiael’s Templars in the future.