9. Domed Sanctuary

Smoke billows from burning coal and bones up to a hole in the dome 100’ up. 7 bloodstained gold chalices (200gp each) stand upon the red granite altar. 2 Sons of Bahal (one wielding a blood-drinking sword, hp: 33, 28) and 4 Crimson Knights (hp: 18, 15, 15, 9— stats on p.34) are engrossed in building a pyre before the altar.

• Entering the room: 3-in-6 chance of surprising the Knights.
• Examining the altar: Scratches on the floor in front of it. It can only be moved by the mechanism of the statues in Area 8. Beneath it, stone stairs lead down to Area 14.