Avariel Temple [60x45] - multilevel, links to 150DPI maps in description

On the edge of the mountain range, among the precipitous peaks and ridges, the Avariel (aril-tel-quessir, or "winged folk") built the open temple to their winged goddess, Aerdrie Faenya.



# Combat opportunities:

* Open mountaintop platform: who ordered a dragon attack? *Seriously, it's an invitation for a breath weapon, and the stone tables are ideal for it to sit and spread it's wings.*
* Steep, rocky sides - *climb, jump and fall, use the ropes, immovable rod and falling damage!*
* Wooden platforms and balconies: *just like above, but with rails and convenient places for hook&rope swinging.*
* Subterranean water reservoir and in-rock corridor: *for when you need a respite... just don't forget that the reservoir is partially open!*




*Avariel lore and map description, as well as 72DPI maps are available for free on my* [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/posts/t1-avariel-60x45-160693250?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link)*.*

*Detailed description, more plot hooks and 150DPI maps are* [available for free subscribers here](https://www.patreon.com/posts/t2-avariel-60x45-160693264?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link)*.*




Elegant and beautiful buildings - private meditation chambers, libraries, dining rooms and council rooms - are nestled against the rock walls like birds' nests, connected by delicate net of platforms and bridges.

Water is gathered inside the mountain - in the chamber lightened by blue crystals and magical plants, preventing water from going bad.

On the other side of the ridge there are gardens - with few small waterfalls and white and blue roses, favored by this community.

There is space for Giant Eagles as well - carved perches, dining area and nests are provided for these friends and protectors of the community.



# Plot hooks:



***Friends of Oghma***

A Loremaster from a local temple of Oghma found several descriptions of winged figures seen by locals in the skies above borders of Aglarond. Intrigued, he started research - and needs some volunteers to escort him to dangerous mountains...

*Variant: the lead starts from an ancient scroll, found in deep archives.*

*Variant: You may introduce an ancient artifact from the times before First Flowering.*


***A wandering bird***

Not everyone in the Avariel community is found of their way of life. One of the younger members of Talons decided to become adventurer and escaped. Would you agree to search for him and bring him home?

*Variant: He took a relic weapon sacred to the community.*



**^(Credits and attribution:)**

^(Created in Dungeon Alchemist, with additional assets.)

**^(Great thanks to DA asset uploaders:)**

^(SAC, DallasRT, Yomgeon, Normandiai, Centimar DeVarion, Bearsoft and others.)

**^(Thanks to sketchfab creators and uploaders:)**

^(kEam, DJMaesen, Rukh3D, Virtual Museums of Małopolska, Pigcraft, restore50, Diana Liu and KOREA HERITAGE SERVICE \[KHS\])


This map was created by hand, with hundreds of assets placed carefully together. I don't use generative AI and I did my level best to avoid using AI-generated assets.