Caverns of the Sacred Fire

Caverns of the Sacred Fire is an adventure designed for Knave 2e, but can easily adapt to other OSR systems.
Selected as RUNNER-UP, winning the 2nd place in the Knave 2e Adventure Jam.

Writing, art, maps and graphic design by Francisco Lemos.

It features a 23-location dungeon themed around transformation.
The PCs will delve into its depths to fetch magical ingredients requested by a witch.

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Backstory

Long ago, a Deity of Chaos was exiled to the mortal plane, taking refuge within an intricate network of tunnels. A lover of mischief and transformation, this entity amused themself by reshaping matter. Many, awed by these marvels, turned the place into a pilgrimage site.

As centuries passed, the deity appeared to vanish, as did the devotees. Although traces of the transmuting force remained trapped in the depths.

Some decades ago, a congregation of monks settled in the caves, retreating to the lower levels, never to behold sunlight again. Their vows included willingly relinquishing their sense of sight. Their purpose: to expand their minds by developing extrasensory abilities beyond the mundane and thuse become telepaths.

A few days ago, you were recruited by Hanush, a mysterious figure rumored to possess knowledge of alchemical brews and forbidden rituals, willing to pay a handsome sum for certain rare ingredients. Your task: to delve into this ancient, forgotten abyss and retrieve them.

Caverns of the Sacred Fire is an independent production by Francisco Lemos and is not affiliated with Questing Beast LLC.