| Category | Structures |
| Continent | Brucrumus |
| Region | Troll Bogs |
| Built | |
| Map | Chen'gom |
The War Spirit Shrine is a hallowed site dedicated to the god Ares. It was constructed during the Horgon Era by Tungesti missionaries aiming to propagate the worship of Ares among Chen'gom's populace. Unfortunately, the missionaries met a grim fate, being consumed by the Graagvrii, yet the shrine they had erected endured. Over the ensuing decades, the structure gradually sank into the marsh, leaving only the uppermost portion visible. However, the shrine accumulated power over the centuries as some sought its blessings, praying to the majestic edifice for strength, hunting luck, or other desired outcomes.
The War Spirit Shrine is situated near the heart of Ugrol. This region has a long-standing tradition of producing powerful, warmongering tribes. When wars erupted in the Troll Bogs, the Urgol marshes served as a source for recruitment and clandestine activities. The warring parties often ensured that the yuan-ti, trolls, Viidostor, and Graagvrii tribes became embroiled in their own conflicts, preventing them from acting as mercenaries for the opposing side. The area's warlike mentality is believed to stem from the influence of the shrine. During the Horgon Era, those who could reach the shrine were blessed with a boon that made them more perceptive, swifter, and stronger. Over time, those who had visited the shrine multiple times became the voices of the war god Ares, spreading his message among their people and unleashing their shaman arts upon their enemies and those who questioned their god's orders. In the wetlands of Ugrol, the worship of Ares is most prominent in the temples of Nemegral.
The boon of the War Spirit Shrine confers an enhancement to a multitude of abilities and skills. Regrettably, it is not readily accessible, as it necessitates an arduous trek into a dense, overgrown swamp teeming with formidable beasts and monsters. However, upon praying at the shrine, one becomes prepared to embrace the war spirit. To activate the boon, the individual must engage in combat with the next creature they encounter. The boon endures for 1 day for non-worshipers of Ares, and 2 days for those who revere him as their patron deity.
| Trait | Description |
|---|---|
| War Spirit |