In the desolate western expanse of
Hazlan , at the southernmost edge of the
Seething , lies a foreboding desert sinkhole. Within its depths, obscured by shifting sands and the passage of time, lie the ruins of a forgotten society—an ancient civilization lost to the annals of history. These crumbling remnants are known locally as the
Skin Pits, a name derived from the grotesque, flesh-like growths that cling to the walls and floor of the sunken chamber.
The
Skin Pits are shrouded in mystery and dread, their dark corridors and crumbling chambers serving as a haunting reminder of a bygone era. To the children of
Toyalis , the nearest city to the location, the ruins are the stuff of nightmares—a place where legends and superstitions hold sway over the hearts and minds of the populace.
Rumors
Among the tales whispered in hushed tones is the legend of the witch who is said to dwell within the depths of the
Skin Pits. According to local lore, this malevolent sorceress preys upon the unwary, luring unsuspecting children into her lair with promises of treasures and secrets hidden within the ruins. Once ensnared, the witch is said to strip her victims of their skin, adding it to her horrific abode, before devouring their flesh and bones with ravenous hunger.
Whether the witch of the
Skin Pits is a figment of imagination or a sinister reality is a matter of debate among the residents of
Toyalis. Some dismiss the stories as mere superstition, while others swear they have seen glimpses of a shadowy figure lurking among the ruins, its eyes gleaming with malice and hunger.
Regardless of the truth, the
Skin Pits remain a place of fear and fascination, a reminder of the dark and mysterious forces that lurk within the depths of
Hazlan's desolate landscape. And as long as the ruins stand silent and forgotten in the shifting sands of the western desert, the legends of the witch and her sinister domain will continue to haunt the dreams of those who dare to venture too close.
