Most who die in Fairhaven are buried in graveyards surrounding the city, but the wealthy are buried in the eerie mausoleums of King’s Rest. The necropolis is centuries old, dating from the time of the Mage Lords before Fairhaven was incorporated into the kingdom of Galifar. These wizard-kings have elaborate tombs ringing the crest of the small hill at the center of King’s Rest and some magic users come to these structures to offer prayers to Aureon, believing the Mage Lords’ spirits can act as couriers for such wishes.
Ghost Stories
For the most part, Fairhaven’s citizens avoid the quiet graves assiduously and popular rumor says that the entire district is haunted by spirits of the past. Taverns throughout the city are filled with tales about the ghost of a famed duelist stalking visitors under full moons or the spirits of an heir to the throne of Galifar poisoned by a traitor who seeks victims to slate his anger.
The most popular ghost story, however, holds that the Mage Lord Hexzareon, renowned for his cruelty and magical power, walks the nighttime paths of the necropolis during the week of Long Night daring any to challenge his domain. Local tradition holds that he is only kept within the necropolis by offerings of food placed at the graveyard gates before dusk, and many normally non-superstitious residents of Besalle’s Ward take part in the tradition… just in case.
A century and a half ago, the graveyard had a very really haunting. It was the hideout of the infamous Arek the Gutter, a horrific serial killer who plagued the districts of Besalle’s Ward and eluded the Fairhaven Watch for years. He was eventually caught by a group of adventurers in a dramatic battle but the event only served to increase the dark reputation of King’s Rest.
Temple of the final rest
This temple is ostensibly dedicated to the Sovereign Host, but its interior is a grim sight. Vassal teachings hold that when the Dark Six were banished, it took the combined might of the deities of the Host to banish the Keeper to the realm of Dolurrh. Murals and friezes throughout the Temple of the Final Rest depict this epic battle with a centerpiece over the altar which shows Dol Dorn smiting the Keeper with his greatsword.
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