2. Cathedral Grounds

Overgrown, unkempt gardens, choked with creepers and brambles that often block visibility. Occasional rotting body parts along paths and in foliage. A bloodstained path leads from the gate (Area 1) to the forbidding iron doors of the cathedral (leading to Area 3).

• Patrols: 4 Crimson Initiates (hp: 15, 15, 10, 6) patrol the grounds, carrying iron lanterns with white-hot flames. 2-in-6 chance per turn of encountering, and 3-in-6 chance of overhearing them.
• Searching the grounds: 2-in-6 chance per turn of finding one of the following (roll 1d3—each item can only be found once): 1. A recently severed human hand, pinned to the ground with a dagger, its fingers making a holy sign. 2. 3 vials of holy water under a bush. 3. A scroll of cure light wounds, marred by a boot print.
• Secret door to Area 7: Searching reveals a hidden iron ring; pulling it opens the door to Area 7.