Cleansing of the Temple of the Elk

The Temple of the Elk, once a sacred site devoted to Erastil, had fallen into corruption by an ancient curse. Guided by the visions of Jhod Kavken and joined by Tristian, a mysterious cleric of Sarenrae, we ventured deep into the wilderness of the Greenbelt to restore the temple’s sanctity. Their task was not without danger, as the temple was guarded by a monstrous, cursed grizzly bear.

We arrived at the overgrown ruins of the temple, where thick vines and moss clung to ancient stone. The cursed bear emerged from the shadows of the temple’s heart, its massive form twisted by dark energy. As we prepared for the encounter, Tristian took the first action, his divine magic drawing the beast’s attention.

The battle was fierce. The bear’s immense strength and corrupted resilience made it a formidable opponent. It focused its attacks on Djames, battering him mercilessly. Leonardo and Lizzy worked to defend their ally, while Tristian provided divine healing to keep the party in the fight. Lizzy, wielding Amiri’s enchanted dagger, delivered a decisive strike, piercing the bear’s defenses and breaking the curse.

As the bear collapsed, its form shifted, revealing an elderly man beneath the monstrous exterior. With his final breath, the man thanked us before crumbling to dust. The temple itself seemed to exhale in relief - plants grew lush and vibrant, and the waters of the sacred pool ran crystal-clear once more. We drank from the rejuvenating waters, and our wounds were healed and our spirits lifted.

The revitalized temple became a beacon of hope and renewal. Purple flowers, a rare and beautiful species, bloomed across the temple grounds. In a rare moment of levity, Lizzy tucked one of the blossoms into Djames’s curls, a reminder of our hard-won victory.