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V ERNA DI C ENTER MAP SELESNYA VILLAINS
The temple shown in map 4.9 is at the heart of the ver- d8 Villain
nadi, built in and around a large tree. A circle of white
A fanatical leader disrupts building projects be-
marble with several archways surrounds the base of cause they aren't in harmony with nature.
the tree, encompassing both a decorative garden where
meetings are held and a vegetable garden that provides 2 A Ledev guardian is leading preemptive raids on
food for the vernadi. The meeting garden includes other guilds, believing that a foll-scale attack on
benches and a fountain of fresh water. Two small build- the conclave is imminent.
ings at ground level offer rustic accommodations for 3 A voda, feeling imperiled by the ills of society,
members of the vernadi or guests. causes vines to grow and seal the members of her
Gracefully curving ramps sweep around the trunk vernadi inside.
of the tree, leading to various other small buildings.
4 A militant leader of a splinter group harasses "un-
Several of these are open to the air. offering sheltered believers" on the street and threatens to unleash
places for gatherings or quiet contemplation. Others are elemental power on them.
apartments where leaders of the vernadi live. Near the
5 A loxodon evangel uses coercive methods to
top of the tree is a large, round temple space.
recruit young people into the conclave.
S ELESNYA V I LLAI NS 6 An elf seeking spiritual union with Mat'Selesnya
threatens the dryad of their own vernadi.
True evil is rare among the members of Selesnya, with
misplaced religious zeal being the impetus that most 7 A crazed prophet claims to be the incarnation
commonly pushes its members into acts of villainy. of Mat'Selesnya and gathers an army to strike at
Examples of Selesnya villains appear in the Selesnya other guilds.
Villains table. 8 A horncaller (see chapter 6 for the stat block)
steals animals that were used as pets, mounts, and
beasts of burden throughout the neighborhood.