Catacombs of Shame

Often visited by the living (and more so by the dead), the catacombs of shame can be found beneath the temple of the holy order in Templeton. To gain access one must simply tell the priest about their desires to "restore the order of tame". The priests of the temple are more than happy to allow visitors of all races and sizes, but it is recommended that you stay out of this area until fourth class or late third class at the very earliest.

The catacombs have a vast, but organized structure that can be easily learned with patience and time. The catacombs span many levels and there are even areas hidden beyond the coffin in the capstone. For a typical adventurer this would be a great place to hone up on your skills and fighting experience on your path to becoming a hero or possibly an archon, while simultaneously ridding the catacombs of the evil undead inhabitants (along with other creatures of considerable size and disgustingness).

For adventurers looking for a challenge beyond the coffin is an arena containing a ferocious bull that may be battled and it is said that survivors can go on to fight a variety of elemental queens and even the great Seriende. For Archons the area also holds a great number of possibilities for adventure. With the ability to detect illusions you can find the path to the legendary creature Vlargruhn and seek out his death for his treasures he holds. Additionally, the ettin cannibal is said to reside nearby ready to kill all archons who seek him out so be sure to bring a form to rid the catacombs of this horrible beast.

• The marks of Earth, Epiphany, and Vengeance can be gained in this area.
• The arenamaster is said to have an interesting challenge for those interested.
• Some pathways can only be seen with the aid of magic.
• Digging in cemeteries while morally corrupt can be quite rewarding.
• Pausing to pay attention to details at the end of mazes may transfer you to unseen rewards.
• Living creatures can not paralyze things they can’t see.