BehindTheTables: TEMPLES by Orkish Blade (orkish.blade@gmail.com) Originally posted at www.reddit.

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KNEEL BEFORE THE GODS...

d6 Worshipers at the temple pray to... d8 Many of the temple’s interior walls are... PRIEST
1. One god and only one god. 1. Rough hewn stone.
2. One god primarily, but other gods 2. Smooth cut stone. d12 Vocation: The priest is...
occasionally or for specific petitions. 3. Painted or lacquered wood. 1. A devoted acolyte.
3. Several gods within a pantheon, but two 4. Unfinished hardwood. 2. A dogmatic chaplain.
gods above the rest. 5. Decorated with intricate mosaics. 3. A wealthy chaplain.
4. An entire pantheon, petitioning each god 6. Decorated with elaborate murals. 4. A grim exorcist.
for specific needs. 7. Decorated with relief carvings. 5. An adept healer.
5. One god to whom the temple was not 8. Decorated with sacred texts and runes. 6. A road-weary pilgrim.
originally dedicated. 7. A charismatic preacher.
d6 Many of the temple’s ceilings are... 8. An eccentric scholar.
6. Several gods within a pantheon to whom
1. Uncomfortably close to your head. 9. A disillusioned scholar.
the temple was not originally dedicated.
2. Connected to the floor by columns. 10. A battle-tested warpriest.
d12 The temple is known for its... 3. Painted with mythological scenes. 11. A sharp-witted witch-hunter.
1. Miraculous healers. 4. So high its difficult to make out details. 12. An outspoken zealot.
2. Compassionate healers. 5. Vaulted.
3. Beautiful priestesses. 6. Domes or cupolas. d12 Mannerisms: The priest has...
4. Wonderful music. 1. A likable grin.
d20 Rooms: The purpose of this room is... 2. A hearty laugh.
5. Accurate prophecies.
1. An armory or barracks. 3. An arrogant smirk.
6. Dark prophecies.
2. A guardroom or sentry post. 4. A haughty sneer.
7. Stunning architecture.
3. A cell for solitary prayer or for prisoners. 5. A humorless visage.
8. Unusual architecture.
4. An inquisition or torture chamber. 6. A habit of sighing.
9. Incredible collection of artwork.
5. A priest’s office or audience chamber. 7. A sad look on his or her face.
10. A famous sculpture or painting.
6. A sanitarium or infirmary. 8. A kind look on his or her face.
11. Lengthy prayer services and vigils.
7. A ceremonial pool, bath, or fountain. 9. A habit of pacing.
12. Lively prayer services and debates.
8. A morgue or mortuary. 10. A habit of scratching his or her chin.
d6 The temple’s entrance is guarded by... 9. A crypt for a person of importance (d4): 1. 11. A habit of licking his or her lips.
1. A sworn order of devout warriors. well-known hero; 2. powerful high priest; 3. 12. A habit of muttering under his or her
2. Sellswords. obscure priest; 4. wealthy noble. breath.
3. Frightening statues of monstrous beings. 10. A room dedicated for specific rituals (d4):
4. Impressive, colossal statues of warriors. 1. conjurations; 2. divinations; 3. funerals; d10 Apparel: The priest wears...
5. Statues of beautiful maidens, beckoning 4. healing miracles. 1. A threadbare robe.
visitors into a trap. 12. A chapel for a lesser deity, saint, or martyr. 2. A sturdy wool cloak.
6. Nothing; the temple welcomes all. 13. A classroom or dormitory. 3. A comfortable linen robe.
14. A library. 4. A cotton robe with the symbol of a god
d8 The temple’s main floorplan is... embroidered on the lapel.
15. A priest’s quarters or robing room.
1. Circular. 5. A clean silk robe with simple embroidery.
16. A banquet room, large dining hall, or small
2. Ellipsoidal. 6. An expensive silk robe with elaborate gold
dining room.
3. Triangular. embroidery.
17. A kitchen or pantry.
4. Square. 7. Boiled leather armor.
18. A trophy room or art gallery.
5. Rectangular. 8. Patchwork armor of leather and steel.
19. A stable or kennel.
6. Pentagonal. 9. Chainmail armor with a priest’s hood.
20. A workshop for temple craftsmen.
7. Polygonal with many sides (d8): 1. six; 2. 10. Chainmail emblazoned with the symbol of
seven; 3. eight; 4. nine; 5. ten; 6. twelve; 7. d20 Features: You notice... a god.
thirteen; 8. twenty. 1. A small altar set in an alcove in the wall.
8. Cruciform. 2. The sound of bells ringing in a tower. d12 Possessions: The priest carries...
3. A wall sconce holding many candles. 1. A well-used cudgel.
d8 The temple complex is... 2. A shiny new mace.
4. Tall candles on holders, taller than a man.
1. Simple; a large main worship chamber with 3. A walking staff.
5. The tinkle of chimes from a nearby room.
a handful of functional rooms adjoining. 4. A staff with a crook.
6. A tapestry depicting a mythological scene.
2. Simple with a large annex; the annex 5. A ceremonial dagger.
7. A small fountain or reflecting pool.
contains many chambers. 6. A prominently displayed holy symbol (d6):
8. The sound of a gong from another room.
3. Simple with fortifications. 1. bejeweled; 2. gilded; 3. iron; 4. silver; 5.
9. A large holy symbol embedded in the wall.
4. Multi-layered; upper or lower layers are steel; 6. wooden.
10. A huge book of sacred texts or prayers.
inaccessible to most visitors. 7. A pocketbook of sacred texts.
11. The scent of incense burning nearby.
5. Multi-winged; some wings are inaccessible 8. A notebook of hand-written prayers and
12. A kneeler beneath a small statue or icon.
to most visitors. devotions.
13. An oil lamp with colored glass panels.
6. Arranged in a concentric fashion; inner 9. A variety of healing potions and salves.
14. A mosaic set into the floor of the room.
areas are inaccessible to most visitors. 10. A set of prayer beads.
15. A wide fresco or mural depicting a
7. Labyrinthine; designed to deliberately 11. A heavy ring of keys.
mythological scene.
confuse outsiders. 12. A wineskin.
16. The pipes of an immense organ running
8. Simple with an intricate complex hidden
along the walls. d10 Goal: The priest is looking for...
beneath the main worship chamber.
17. Robes and cassocks hanging on hooks. 1. New converts.
d6 The temple grounds are dominated by... 18. An ornamental rug. 2. The translation of an ancient manuscript.
1. Impenetrable stone walls. 19. A screen to hide priests from view. 3. Heretics.
2. An intricate structure of stone arches and 20. A statue of a recognizable figure. 4. Sinners.
columns. 5. Donations.
d6 Encounters: You come upon...
3. A colorful structure of painted wood and 6. Relics and rare lore.
1. A young priest or priestess.
plaster. 7. Proof of a god’s existence.
2. An old priest or priestess.
4. A sturdy structure of finished wood. 8. The location of a ruined temple.
3. A traveler from afar.
5. A solid structure of oven-fired clay bricks. 9. An opportunity to tell a fable.
4. A regular, local worshiper.
6. A large structure with immense metal 10. The bottom of a goblet.
5. A member of the temple’s serving staff.
doors (d6): 1. brass; 2. bronze; 3. gold; 4.
6. A member of the temple’s guard.
iron; 5. steel; 6. tin