The Temple of Istishia

Istishia's scribe has noted an introduction from the Temple's Keeper:

Welcome, adventurer, to the Temple of Istishia. It is my duty to teach you of the lands and the legends within Hercyna, and help you in preparing to pay your respects to our Goddess. Maybe it is wisest for me to give an overview of Hercyna's landscape from a hunter's perspective; I shall start with the areas which house the weakest creatures, and progress in difficulty from there.

The Fairy Glen is not far from here, but requires some careful searching. The fairies themselves cannot be killed by anyone more experienced than level four.

It is possible to reach Hercyna Forest across the river, but I advise that crossing the river should only be attempted under Istishia's guidance. The fluffy creatures should be suitable for levels four to six.

Hidden by the undergrowth is a system of dark and mysterious caves which adventurers of levels seven to nine may care to explore. A warning, however; a powerful magic force in the darkness has caused many to lose their way, and many have never returned...

An underground network of partially-flooded caves was long ago converted into a magnificent Underwater Palace. Rumour has it that the ancient civilisation of merfolk still guard their Queen, who holds some magical treasure. But then, it is a long time since someone more experienced than level ten ventured within.

Rival tribes of elves live in the vicinity, in well-camouflaged treehouse villages. The trees may be too difficult to scale for adventurers of less experience than level thirteen.

The river Hercyna itself is said to hold some secrets, also, for those lords and ladies courageous or foolish enough to brave it. Tales of fantastic beasts and strange materials abound, and no-one is quite sure yet how to beat the river's tremendous current to make it back to dry land...



The locals will surely demonstrate how to sacrifice to Istishia, the simplest act of devotion which should enable you to explore safely. Later, you may wish to bathe somewhere to purify yourself, and to drink of the underground springs, suitably clad in the Garments of Humility to abide by the promise of secrecy. A visit to the Goddess' Chosen Accomplice will help you prepare yourself to pay these respects.

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