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The '''Temple of Elemental Evi'''l is an unholy structure located in the central Flanaess not far from the city-state of Verbobonc. 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
:''This article is about the Temple of Elemental Evil proper. For other uses, see [[Temple of Elemental Evil (disambiguation)]].
<nowiki> </nowiki>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. This allied army clashed with a horde of evil men and humanoids, including orcs, ogres and gnolls, at the Battle of Emridy Meadows. Men-at-arms from Furyondy and Veluna united with dwarves from the Lortmils, gnomes from the Kron Hills, and an army of elven archers to face the threat of the Horde of Elemental Evil, consisting largely of savage humanoids such as orcs, ogres, and gnolls. The arrival of the elves from the shadows of the Gnarley Forest turned the tide of battle, trapping the savage humanoids against a bend in the Velverdyva where they were routed and slaughtered.
The '''Temple of Elemental Evil''' is an unholy structure located in the central [[Flanaess]] not far from the city-state of [[Verbobonc]].  


At some point in this battle, Serten, cleric of Saint Cuthbert and member of the Citadel of Eight, was slain. The Citadel was notable for its absence at this pivotal moment in the history of the Flanaess, and their failure to take part in the Battle of Emridy Meadows contributed to the group's decline and eventual disbandment.
==History==
[[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.]]
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.


After dispersing the Horde of Elemental Evil, the allied forces laid siege to the Temple of Elemental Evil itself, defeating it within a
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.
<nowiki> </nowiki>fortnight. Spellcasters loyal to the goodly army cooperated on a spell of sealing that bound the demoness Zuggtmoy (a major instigator in the Horde of Elemental Evil) to some of the deepest chambers in the castle's dungeons.


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.
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.


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 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 module]] occur.
 
''[[Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil]]'' is set fifteen years later, in 594 CY.
 
==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.
 
==External links==
*''[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://home.flash.net/~brenfrow/dd1/t1-alt.htm The Village of Hommlet]'' at the TSR Archive.
*''[http://home.flash.net/~brenfrow/dd1/t1-4.htm The Temple of Elemental Evil]'' at the TSR Archive.
 
*''[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.
 
 
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Revision as of 04:47, 7 December 2018

This article is about the Temple of Elemental Evil proper. For other uses, see Temple of Elemental Evil (disambiguation).

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

History

The Temple of Elemental Evil, as depicted on the cover of The Temple of Elemental Evil (1985). Art by Keith Parkinson.

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 module occur.

Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil is set fifteen years later, in 594 CY.

Bibliography

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