Location Type:
Village
Specific Location:
The Site of Araunah’s Threshing Floor, as mentioned in 2 Samuel 24.
Main Quest:
The quest involves seeking a way to appease God after David’s census led to judgment upon Israel. The players must collect items from Araunah’s threshing floor to complete a sacrifice.
LOCATION SUMMARY
The site of Araunah’s threshing floor is situated on a slight hill outside Jerusalem, surrounded by fields freshly harvested. The area is dotted with remnants of grain carts and stone storage bins. A few local villagers are present, and ancient olive trees provide shade against the midday sun. The atmosphere is tense, as the locals are aware of the recent calamity befalling the kingdom.
BASE LOOT
- Threshed Grain: A small sack of barley, indicating the recent harvest.
- Wooden Sickle: A basic farming tool left near a pile of harvested crops, useful for cutting down vegetation.
- Clay Pot: A sturdy pot used for storage, still smelling faintly of grain.
- Shepherd’s Flute: A simple wooden flute carved by a local shepherd, providing entertainment.
- Rugged Sandals: Well-worn sandals suitable for travel across rough terrain.
ADDITIONAL LOOT IF 6+
- Worn Rope: A length of thick rope, ideal for securing items or pulling carts.
- Flint Stones: A small pouch containing flint stones for starting fires, discovered in a nearby storeroom.
- Field Map: A rough map of the surrounding area depicting known villages and threats, found tucked in a crack in the wall.
- Vial of Olive Oil: A small, sealed vial of olive oil, valuable for cooking or barter.
ADDITIONAL LOOT IF 10+
- Old Coin: A silver coin from a previous time, useful for bartering or as a treasure.
- Spiritual Scroll: A scrap of parchment with a prayer inscribed, possibly holding significance for fulfilling a vow.
- Rusty Dagger: An old dagger, potentially useful for defense.
- Minor Clue: A faintly inscribed stone tablet hinting at a sacrifice required for appeasement.
ADDITIONAL LOOT IF 15+
- Leather Water Skin: A sturdy water skin, still intact, perfect for long journeys.
- Pestle and Mortar: A heavy stone mortar and pestle, used for grinding grains or herbs.
- Valuable Item: A small, decorative pendant hidden under loose stones, possibly an amulet with unknown origins.
- Quest-related Evidence: A burned section of the ground indicating a previous fire ritual, possibly tied to another sacrifice.
ADDITIONAL LOOT IF 20+
- Hidden Cask: A concealed wooden cask containing several valuable goods, including ancient wines and preserved fruits.
- Secret Compartment: A hidden compartment in a wall revealing a prayer scroll with specific instructions for appeasing divine wrath.
ADDITIONAL LOOT IF 22+
- Concealed Chamber: A room below the threshing floor, filled with ancient offerings, including rare spices and precious metals.
- Buried Container: A buried clay container containing historical records about temple offerings and rituals.
LOWER WISDOM DISCOVERY
Passive Wisdom: 10. A perceptive character notices subtle carvings on the threshing floor stones depicting agricultural rituals, hinting at the importance of the harvest in local cult practices.
HIGHER WISDOM DISCOVERY
Passive Wisdom: 15. A highly perceptive character can detect the faint scent of smoke mingling with the air, suggesting that recent offerings were made nearby, potentially connected to their quest.
OPTIONAL EVENT
As players sift through the area, a local villager approaches, nervous and anxious. He pleads for help, revealing that his daughter is sick, and he believes it is related to the wrath of God from the recent census. This leads to an optional quest to find medicinal herbs rumored to grow in the nearby wilderness.
