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Dawnflower Library

Engleher’s largest temple stands at the town’s northernmost edge, atop an upraised shelf that juts out far below the clifftop. The library is constructed in the Rovian style of Dawnbringer  temples, with two smaller minarets flanking a golden dome. The building’s position allows it to catch the rays of the rising sun, which transforms the dome into a brilliantly glowing testament to the Sun Maiden —at least, on days that aren’t fogged in or overcast.
A dozen Acolytes of various faiths attend to Dawnflower Library. Shrines to WandererLord of Leaves, and Storm King can be found in the western portion of the building, while the primary shrine to the Sun Maiden  takes up the eastern portion. The rest of the building contains the stacks.
Dawnflower Library has a wide range of books ranging from fiction to history, satire to textbook, and even includes a sizable collection of (mostly) tasteful erotica. The current head priestess of the library is a chatty halfling woman named Chidi Rivertoes, a devotee of Sun Maiden.
Always eager to greet newcomers regardless of their faith or vocation—with the exception of thieves, whom she cannot abide—Chidi has a strange knack for recommending literature tailored to the tastes of people she’s only just met.

Purpose / Function

 

Uncommon Temple Items

Item Lvl Cost
Dawnlight 3rd 60 gp
Blessed Ampoule 4th 15 gp
Holy Prayer Beads 5th 160 gp

Hirelings

Allies of the Temple Cults may request hired hands from the clergy. Chidi will commission hirelings to individuals with a Liked reputation. These Companions are expected to be provided a weekly stipend depicted on the table and generally expect a share of the spoils from a successful mission.
Level 1st Wage 36 GP Skilled Bibliophile
 
Skilled Bibliophile - Scholar 1
WHITE BLUEMEDIUMHUMANOIDHUMAN

These scholars love few things more than a good book, and as a result they are frequently found at the local bookstore. The bookseller supplies them with fiction, anthologies, and other delightful reads, and he's always eager to discuss his latest finds with you. You know that imagination is the greatest magic, but a working knowledge of actual magic helps, too.
Perception +9
Languages Common
Skills Academia Lore +13 , Arcana +9 , Library Lore +13 , Nature +8 , Religion +8 ,

STR +1 , DEX +2 , CON +0 , INT +4 , WIS +4 , CHA +2

Items Itemsdagger, writing set
AC 14
Saving Throws Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +9
HP25
Speed 25 ft
Melee Book +4 -1 / -6 (nonlethal), Damage bludgeoning
Ranged Book +4 -1 / -6 (nonlethal, thrown 10 feet), Damage bludgeoning
Special Abilities Arcane Sense Detect Magic.
Methodical Research (concentrate) When Searching through stacks of books, a librarian can find the answer to almost any question. This allows the librarian to use Library Lore in place of other lore skills, given enough time. The GM determines the DC of the check and the amount of time it takes (typically, a librarian can attempt three or four checks during 1 day of downtime).
Spells

Experts

Allies of the Temple Cults may request Experts from the clergy. Chidi will commission hirelings to individuals with an Admired reputation. These Companions are expected to be provided a weekly stipend depicted on the table and generally expect a share of the spoils from a successful mission.

Boons of the Dawnflower Library

 
Boon Reputation Cost Training DC Level Prerequisites
Uncommon Temple Gear Ignored 1 RP Not Trained 1
Church Liked 1 RP Not Trained 1
Discount Liked 2 RP Not Trained 1
Hireling Liked 1 RP Not Trained 1
Library Liked 1 RP Not Trained 1
Uncommon Temple Formulae Liked 2 RP As per Item 1
Champion Dedication Liked 2 RP 14 Religion 2 Strength 14; Charisma 14
Cleric Dedication Liked 2 RP 14 Religion 2 Wisdom 14
Life's Sentry Dedication Liked 2 RP 14 Religion 2 Shield Block
Always Ready Liked 4 RP 15 Perception 4 Life's Sentry Dedication
Basic Cleric Spellcasting Liked 4 RP 16 Religion 4 Cleric Dedication
Basic Devotion Liked 4 RP 16 Religion 4 Champion Dedication
Basic Dogma Liked 4 RP 16 Religion 4 Cleric Dedication
Bless Shield Liked 4 RP 15 Perception 4 Life's Sentry Dedication
Champion Resiliency Liked 4 RP 16 Religion 4 Champion Dedication
Eye of Stokken Liked 4 RP 15 Perception 4 Life's Sentry Dedication
Familiar Foe Liked 4 RP 16 Religion 4 Life's Sentry Dedication
Final Rest Liked 4 RP 16 Religion 4 Life's Sentry Dedication
Healing Touch Liked 4 RP 16 Religion 4 Champion Dedication
Necromantic Resistance Liked 4 RP 16 Religion 4 Life's Sentry Dedication
Nonlethal Takedown Liked 4 RP 16 Society 4 Life's Sentry Dedication
Rescuer's Press Liked 4 RP 16 Athletics 4 Life's Sentry Dedication
Expert Admired 3 RP Not Trained 5

Dawnflower Library

White, Red Divine Temple 5

Wares healing magic, religious items (including +1 versions of the favored weapons of Engleher’s most prominent religions: rapiers, longbows, tridents, and scimitars), divine scrolls Spellcasting Divine spells are available for purchase from Chidi or her acolytes. Heal, remove disease, and restoration are always available, with other spells available at your discretion.

The Stack of Cups

A row of bookshelves marked with a pewter mug;
  • Maximum RP 10
  • Research Checks DC 15 Academia Lore or Library Lore, DC 10 Society

Sun Collection

Curated by Chidi as part of her official duties this is a collection of religious texts
  • Maximum RP 15
  • Research Checks DC 20 Occultism, 25 Religion, DC 30 Society

Tome of Adversaries

A thick black book that details the enemies of the cults represented in the Dawnflower Library
  • Maximum RP 5
  • Research Checks DC 20 Occultism, 25 Religion, DC 30 Society

Research Thresholds

  • 5 Research Points The PCs learn about Dretha Scythevex the swamp witch and her Order of the Void Casket that were vanquished by the founders. and the recent purge of the Kakesh Tribe by the citizens of Engleher.
  • 10 Research Points The PCs learn the location of an ancient, twisted Tower in the Ironforge Mountains. A Cyclopean community has taken it upon themselves to keep watch over the tower. Dretha sought to take control of the tower to incorporate it into a subterranian fortress complex
  • 15 Research Points The PCs learn a variety of Holy divinations said to detect the presence of evil spirits. Among them is a functioning uncommon spell: Detect Alignment.
  • 20 Research Points The PCs Learn about the Tome of Aversaries and can request it to conduct further research. A venerable champion of the Sun Maiden was bound to a Cairn southwest of Engleher
  • 25 Research Points The PCs Learn the Awaken Portal ritual; the experience draws the attention of The Undercitadel of Szitrag a pack of Ghouls are teleported into the library who the attack the party
  • 30 Research Points The PCs learn even more esoteric wisdom about the Empty Death. nestled in the book of adversaries is a formula for a Ghost Touch rune.
— Hopelessly Devoted
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