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:''This article is about the Temple of Elemental Evil proper. For other uses, see [[Temple of Elemental Evil (disambiguation)]].
:''This article is about the Temple of Elemental Evil proper (the physical temple building). For other uses, see [[Temple of Elemental Evil (disambiguation)]].
{{Building
| image        = [[File:Temple of Elemental Evil01.jpg|250px]]
| caption      = The Temple of Elemental Evil, as depicted on the cover of ''[[The Temple of Elemental Evil]]'' (1985). Art by Keith Parkinson.
| name          =
| aliases      =
| type          = Temple
| architecture  = Elaborate gothic styling with gargoyles and grotesques covering the exterior sculptures.
| floors        =
| location      = Near [[Nulb]], [[Verbobonc]]
| built        = [[566 CY]]
| destroyed    = [[591 CY]]
| owner        =
| staff        =
| occupants    = Cultists of the [[Elder Elemental Eye]]
| services      =
| worship      = [[Tharizdun]], Evil Elemental cults, [[Zuggtmoy]]
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The '''Temple of Elemental Evil''' is an unholy structure located in the central [[Flanaess]] not far from the city-state of [[Verbobonc]].  
The '''Temple of Elemental Evil''' is an unholy structure located in the central [[Flanaess]] not far from the city-state of [[Verbobonc]].  


==History==
== Description ==
[[Image:Temple of Elemental Evil01.jpg|400px|thumb|right|The Temple of Elemental Evil, as depicted on the cover of ''[[The Temple of Elemental Evil]]'' (1985). Art by Keith Parkinson.]]
=== Interior ===
In 566 [[Common Year|CY]], forces of evil from [[Dyvers]] or the [[Wild Coast]] constructed a small chapel outside the nearby village of [[Nulb]]. The chapel was quickly built into a stone temple from which bandits and evil humanoids began to operate with increasing frequency.
=== Atmosphere ===


In 569 CY, a combined force was sent to destroy the Temple and put an end to the marauding. The army included regular forces from the human kingdoms of [[Furyondy]] and [[Veluna]], dwarves from the [[Lortmil Mountains]], gnomes from the [[Kron Hills]], and elven archers and spearmen.
== Activities ==
 
== History ==
In [[566 CY]], forces of evil from [[Dyvers]] or the [[Wild Coast]] constructed a small chapel outside the nearby village of [[Nulb]]. The chapel was quickly built into a stone temple from which bandits and evil humanoids began to operate with increasing frequency.
 
In [[569 CY]], a combined force was sent to destroy the Temple and put an end to the marauding. The army included regular forces from the human kingdoms of [[Furyondy]] and [[Veluna]], dwarves from the [[Lortmil Mountains]], gnomes from the [[Kron Hills]], and elven archers and spearmen.


This allied army clashed with a horde of evil men and humanoids, including [[orc]]s, [[ogre]]s and [[gnoll]]s, at the [[Battle of Emridy Meadows]]. The forces of good were victorious and the [[Horde of Elemental Evil]] was scattered. The Temple was then besieged and fell within two weeks, although a few of its leaders managed to escape.
This allied army clashed with a horde of evil men and humanoids, including [[orc]]s, [[ogre]]s and [[gnoll]]s, at the [[Battle of Emridy Meadows]]. The forces of good were victorious and the [[Horde of Elemental Evil]] was scattered. The Temple was then besieged and fell within two weeks, although a few of its leaders managed to escape.


The site itself remained, however, and over the following decade rumors of evil presence there persisted. The Viscount of Verbobonc and the Archcleric of Veluna became increasingly concerned, and cooperated to build a small castle outside the Village of [[Hommlet]] to guard against the possibility of the Temple rising again.  
The site itself remained, however, and over the following decade rumors of evil presence there persisted. The Viscount of [[Verbobonc]] and the Archcleric of [[Veluna]] became increasingly concerned, and cooperated to build a small castle outside the Village of [[Hommlet]] to guard against the possibility of the Temple rising again.
 
For the next five years, Hommlet gained in wealth thanks to adventurers who came to the area seeking out remnants of evil to slay. Things quieted down for another four years as the area returned to peace and normalcy, but in [[578 CY]] evil began to stir again, with groups of bandits riding the roads. In [[579 CY]], the events in the [[The Temple of Elemental Evil|T1-4 adventure]] occur.


For the next five years, Hommlet gained in wealth thanks to adventurers who came to the area seeking out remnants of evil to slay. Things quieted down for another four years as the area returned to peace and normalcy, but in 578 CY evil began to stir again, with groups of bandits riding the roads. In 579 CY, the events in the [[The Temple of Elemental Evil|T1-4 module]] occur.
''[[Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil]]'' is set fifteen years later, in [[591 CY]].


''[[Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil]]'' is set fifteen years later, in 594 CY.
== Geography ==


==Bibliography==
== People==
*Cain, Tim. ''[[The Temple of Elemental Evil (computer game)|The Temple of Elemental Evil]]''. New York: Atari, 2003.


*[[Cook, Monte]]. ''[[Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2001.
== Resources ==


*[[Gygax, E. Gary]]. "More 'Meat' for [[Greyhawk]]." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #55. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1981.
== Defenses ==
*-----. ''[[The Village of Hommlet]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1979.


*[[Gygax, E. Gary]], and [[Frank Mentzer]]. ''[[The Temple of Elemental Evil]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1985.
== Rumors & Legends==


*[[Erik Mona]], [[James Jacobs]], et al. "The 30 Greatest D&D Adventures of All Time." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #116. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.
==See Also==


*[[Reid, Thomas M.]] ''[[The Temple of Elemental Evil (novel)|The Temple of Elemental Evil]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2001.
==Gallery==


==External links==
== External links ==
{{External link disclaimer}}
*''[http://www.acaeum.com/ddindexes/modpages/t.html T1 - The Village of Hommlet]'' at The Acaeum.
*''[http://www.acaeum.com/ddindexes/modpages/t.html T1 - The Village of Hommlet]'' at The Acaeum.
*''[http://www.acaeum.com/ddindexes/modpages/super.html Supermodules]'' at The Acaeum (includes information on T1-4, A1-4, and GDQ1-7).
*''[http://www.acaeum.com/ddindexes/modpages/super.html Superadventures]'' at The Acaeum (includes information on T1-4, A1-4, and GDQ1-7).


*''[http://home.flash.net/~brenfrow/dd1/t1-alt.htm The Village of Hommlet]'' at the TSR Archive.
*''[http://home.flash.net/~brenfrow/dd1/t1-alt.htm The Village of Hommlet]'' at the TSR Archive.
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*''[http://www.pen-paper.net/rpgdb.php?op=showbook&bookid=2760 The Village of Hommlet]'' at Pen & Paper.
*''[http://www.pen-paper.net/rpgdb.php?op=showbook&bookid=2760 The Village of Hommlet]'' at Pen & Paper.
*''[http://www.pen-paper.net/rpgdb.php?op=showbook&bookid=2050 The Temple of Elemental Evil]'' at Pen & Paper.
*''[http://www.pen-paper.net/rpgdb.php?op=showbook&bookid=2050 The Temple of Elemental Evil]'' at Pen & Paper.
==References==
===Citations===
<references />
===Bibliography===
*Cain, Tim. ''[[The Temple of Elemental Evil (computer game)|The Temple of Elemental Evil]]''. New York: Atari, 2003.
*[[Cook, Monte]]. ''[[Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2001.
*[[Gygax, E. Gary]]. "More 'Meat' for [[Greyhawk]]." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #55. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1981.
:———. ''[[The Village of Hommlet]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1979.
*[[Gygax, E. Gary]], and [[Frank Mentzer]]. ''[[The Temple of Elemental Evil]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1985.
*[[Erik Mona]], [[James Jacobs]], et al. "The 30 Greatest D&D Adventures of All Time." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #116. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.
*[[Reid, Thomas M.]] ''[[The Temple of Elemental Evil (novel)|The Temple of Elemental Evil]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2001.
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[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Verbobonc]]
[[Category:Organizations]]

Latest revision as of 11:01, 18 December 2024

This article is about the Temple of Elemental Evil proper (the physical temple building). For other uses, see Temple of Elemental Evil (disambiguation).
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Temple of Elemental Evil
The Temple of Elemental Evil, as depicted on the cover of The Temple of Elemental Evil (1985). Art by Keith Parkinson.
General information
Type:Temple
Location:Near Nulb, Verbobonc
Architecture:Elaborate gothic styling with gargoyles and grotesques covering the exterior sculptures.
Built in:566 CY
Destroyed:591 CY
Demographics
Occupants:Cultists of the Elder Elemental Eye
Miscellaneous
Worship:Tharizdun, Evil Elemental cults, Zuggtmoy

The Temple of Elemental Evil is an unholy structure located in the central Flanaess not far from the city-state of Verbobonc.

Description

Interior

Atmosphere

Activities

History

In 566 CY, forces of evil from Dyvers or the Wild Coast constructed a small chapel outside the nearby village of Nulb. The chapel was quickly built into a stone temple from which bandits and evil humanoids began to operate with increasing frequency.

In 569 CY, a combined force was sent to destroy the Temple and put an end to the marauding. The army included regular forces from the human kingdoms of Furyondy and Veluna, dwarves from the Lortmil Mountains, gnomes from the Kron Hills, and elven archers and spearmen.

This allied army clashed with a horde of evil men and humanoids, including orcs, ogres and gnolls, at the Battle of Emridy Meadows. The forces of good were victorious and the Horde of Elemental Evil was scattered. The Temple was then besieged and fell within two weeks, although a few of its leaders managed to escape.

The site itself remained, however, and over the following decade rumors of evil presence there persisted. The Viscount of Verbobonc and the Archcleric of Veluna became increasingly concerned, and cooperated to build a small castle outside the Village of Hommlet to guard against the possibility of the Temple rising again.

For the next five years, Hommlet gained in wealth thanks to adventurers who came to the area seeking out remnants of evil to slay. Things quieted down for another four years as the area returned to peace and normalcy, but in 578 CY evil began to stir again, with groups of bandits riding the roads. In 579 CY, the events in the T1-4 adventure occur.

Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil is set fifteen years later, in 591 CY.

Geography

People

Resources

Defenses

Rumors & Legends

See Also

Disclaimer:Any lore presented through the following links does not necessarily adhere to established officially published content, and the views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the editors of this wiki.

References

Citations

Bibliography

———. The Village of Hommlet. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1979.

Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil Adventure Located in: Verbobonc, Dragon magazine #292 95
Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil Adventure Located in: Verbobonc, Living Greyhawk Journal #4 2
Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil (D&D 3.0e) Adventure Located in: Verbobonc, Caves of Ancient Secrets: RttToEE Web Enhancement, D&D 3.0e 1, 11
Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil (D&D 3.0e) Adventure Located in: Verbobonc, Dragon magazine #347 34
Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil (D&D 3.0e) Adventure Located in: Verbobonc, Dragon magazine #356 18
Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil (D&D 3.0e) Adventure Located in: Verbobonc, Into The Unknown: The Dungeon Survival Handbook, D&D 4e 111
T1-4 Temple of Elemental Evil Adventure Located in: Verbobonc, Dragon magazine #200 69-71
T1-4 Temple of Elemental Evil Adventure Located in: Verbobonc, Dragon magazine #212 19, 20
T1-4 Temple of Elemental Evil Adventure Located in: Verbobonc, Dragon magazine #347 34
T1-4 Temple of Elemental Evil Adventure Located in: Verbobonc, Into The Unknown: The Dungeon Survival Handbook, D&D 4e 111
T1-4 Temple of Elemental Evil Adventure Located in: Verbobonc, From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 73
T1-4 Temple of Elemental Evil Adventure Located in: Verbobonc, GDQ1-7 Queen of the Spiders 3, 5
T1-4 Temple of Elemental Evil Adventure Located in: Verbobonc, Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 5
T1-4 Temple of Elemental Evil Adventure Located in: Verbobonc, Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e 3
T1-4 Temple of Elemental Evil Adventure Located in: Verbobonc, Return of the Eight 56
T1-4 Temple of Elemental Evil Adventure Located in: Verbobonc, Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil, D&D 3.0e 3
T1-4 Temple of Elemental Evil Adventure Located in: Verbobonc, WG8 Fate of Istus 69, 93
T2 Temple of Elemental Evil Adventure Located in: Verbobonc, Dragon magazine #037 11
T2 Temple of Elemental Evil Adventure Located in: Verbobonc, Dragon magazine #055 17
T2 Temple of Elemental Evil Adventure Located in: Verbobonc, Dragon magazine #059 6
Temple of Elemental Evil Building Reference SEE Elemental Evil, Temple of
The Temple of Elemental Evil - Greyhawk Classics Book 4 Publication Novel, Into The Unknown: The Dungeon Survival Handbook, D&D 4e 111
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