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Through the stone doors is an impressive temple like chamber, 25 feet wide and 40 feet long. The center of the floor is dominated by a pentagram carved into the floor. Almost all of the engraved symbol is filled with silver. Beyond the pentagram to the right is a large metal brazier holding a roaring flame that softly illuminates the room. At the far end of the room, the south wall has been carved into the likeness of a hideous frog-like demonic head with a wide maw. The lower half of the mouth forms a small altar, and gemstones serve as eyes. A five foot wide hole is situated on the floor in front of the altar. A stooped wrinkled human male with chalky white skin is busy at the brazier. Using a pair of tongs, he holds a crucible over the greedy flames, melting its contents. Near the brazier is a stack of silver ingots, and a pile of fire wood.
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