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| location = Near [[ | | location = Near [[Nulb]], [[Verbobonc]] | ||
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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 | 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. | ||
''[[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 [[591 CY]]. | ||
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*''[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 | *''[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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- This article is about the Temple of Elemental Evil proper (the physical temple building). For other uses, see Temple of Elemental Evil (disambiguation).
| 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
Gallery
External links
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.
- T1 - The Village of Hommlet at The Acaeum.
- Superadventures at The Acaeum (includes information on T1-4, A1-4, and GDQ1-7).
- The Village of Hommlet at the TSR Archive.
- The Temple of Elemental Evil at the TSR Archive.
- The Village of Hommlet at Pen & Paper.
- The Temple of Elemental Evil at Pen & Paper.
References
Citations
Bibliography
- Cain, Tim. 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 #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. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2001.
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
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |