Located along the east cliffs of the Sword Mountains lies legendary Tomb of the Dead or as some in the region have named it, the "Tomb of Horrors". This tomb is not a simple crypt, but a lethal playground, a series of catacombs, built on the trapped spirits of the city's trickster gods. It’s a place that thrives on despair and feeds on the souls of those foolish enough to enter.
This location is no secret to those who live within the Dessarin Valley, countless stories and legends are told concerning the dangers that lie within the catacombs.
The hot, damp air of the forest is replaced by a dry, metallic chill that seems to cling to the skin. The sounds of the forest fade away, replaced by a deep, unnatural silence. Those foolish enough to approach the crypt can almost feel the trapped spirits of the dead, whispering warnings and pleading for release.
Legend says the way into this place is riddled with hidden pits and poisoned spikes, which will test a persons caution from the very start. It is said that the tomb is a series of interconnected, deadly puzzles, more maze than dungeon, and each floor presents a different kind of horror.
Many rumors have circulated concerning this location, rumors that say trespassers will encounter riddles tied to dangerous, elemental-themed chambers, hidden magnetic plates that tear metal from a persons body, and magical mirrors that trap a persons reflections. It is said that an ancient, powerful lich exists within these cursed halls and that it's powerful undead and flesh golems, stitched together from past adventurers, lie in wait.
In true tomb-raiding fashion, it is also said to be full of treasures and powerful magic. Only those seeking a death wish would dare enter this place. None who have entered have ever returned to tell of the place.
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