Ulthar
A feudal-type city of tradesmen and farmers,
Ulthar is the largest of the three towns of the Skai River Valley, and is the terminus for many caravans which come to the Valley from Dylath-Leen by the Southern Sea, or Cuppar-Nombo in the desert. The suburbs of Ulthar are a
mix of small cottages and neatly fenced farms. The town itself is built on several hills which stand on the banks of the river Skai. The houses here have peaked roofs and overhanging upper stories. The narrow streets are cobbled and
well worn.
Perched on top of the highest hill in Ulthar stands the Temple of the Elder Ones. It is the only such temple in the Valley of the Skai. This temple is one of the places in which Nasht is revered as a god. The priests of the temple keep incense burning in the left ear of his image at all times so as to confound his senses, lest he perceive that his worshipers are sinful and become wrathful. Prayers to Nasht are offered up to his right ear. Kaman-Thah, although not worshiped, is highly revered and is considered to be the avatar of Nasht. Nasht is not the only god worshiped at this site; all of the Great Ones have shrines within the temple. Worshipers can offer up prayers to Ariel, Zo-Kalar, Tamash, Karakal, Lobon, N’tse- Kaambl, Nodens, and Nath-Horthath. Hagarg Ryonis also has a shrine here, but it is kept hidden from the sight of all save a select few of the priesthood. The temple library includes the Book of Barzai, the Pnakotic Manuscripts, and the Seven Cryptical Books of Hsan.
Built upon the cliffs above the river skai is the cemetery of Ulthar. It is here that the cryptkeep resides keeping peace over the deceased, and guiding those spirits who need help moving on. The cemetary and the abode are surrounded by an iron gate that bends outwards. The house is on the cliffside, and has a door that opens from the cemetery and another that opens above the river skai, to a drop of about 15 feet. The cryptkeep is a giant of man who claims to have been a great sailor in his day. Few have the bravery to go to the spooky house, but those that do say the old man, who calls himself Posideon, is a friendly enough fellow.
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