Dripstone Deep

Nestled in the depths of the Underdark, the tiny settlement of Dripstone Deep radiates an aura of unease and secrecy. The air is heavy with moisture, and the faint, rhythmic sound of water dripping from the ceiling seems to carry further than it should.

At the heart of the cavern lies the pool, its surface eerily smooth and glasslike. Fed by a constant drip from above, the water carries an unnatural clarity, though one might hesitate to test its purity. In the pool’s center stands an unsettling monument: a 10-foot cube of reddish stone. Its surface is polished yet rough to the touch. This psionic amplifier exudes a strange hum that reverberates in the minds of those who draw near, amplifying their thoughts, fears, and desires. For the settlers, this stone serves as both a sanctuary and a source of power, binding the community together in a chaotic harmony and allowing them to send emergency calls to each other.

Wrath of the Sea Lich” (based on an earlier map from one of the Gaxx Worx Chentoufi adventures). The text and descriptions in this post are unrelated to that work, and are based on ideas that struck me while I was drawing it.

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