Dark Pit of Maleficence

The Dark Pit of Maleficence was a subterranean fortress and temple dedicated to Gargauth, the Hidden Lord.
==Location==
The fortress was constructed within the Landrise at the supposed location of Gargauth's first appearance on Toril within the ruins of Peleveran fifty years after the city's destruction.
==Description==
The Dark Pit sat along the floor of a large cavern that served as a granary for Peleveran. The building was intertwined with vast stalactites and stalagmites. The structure derived its name from the massive pit found along the floor of the cavern that was rumored to connect to Baator.
==Inhabitants==
The temple and grounds were maintained by a hundred clergy and over 250 followers.
==Defenses==
Many natives of the region fell to Gargauth's dark influence, serving as scouts for anything occurring near the Dark Pit of Maleficence.
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===References===
Category:Fortresses
Category:Temples
Category:Temples to Gargauth
Category:Gargauthan locations
Category:Underground locations
Category:Locations on the Landrise
Category:Locations in the Shaar
Category:Locations in South Faerûn
Category:Locations in Faerûn
Category:Locations on Toril