The Anatithenai
Scholars believe that this site was built on the outskirts of Oldfaire to keep future residents of the land away. Ancient records suggest they constructed this monument just before the fall of the city, hoping to warn away anyone who came after them. Few who have entered the site have never returned, and skeletons lie like breadcrumbs around the spiked mouth of the cave. The words over the entrance translate to "When one enters, all are cursed."
Features
Outer Rings: The entrance to the cave of the Anatithenai is blocked by massive black spikes carved from stone. This gives the structure the appearance of an open-mouthed monster. Inside the cave, there is a large, domed space filled with a miniature reproduction of the city of Oldfaire, carved in a similar fashion, covered in writing that describes teh horrible magick incidents that plagued the protion of the city they represent.
Inner Veil: Past the black model city, deeper into the caves, numerous traps and dangers keep people from continuing into the vault. Throughout the passge are walls that release arrows, pressure plates that seal doors, portions of floor that have fallen into a swift underground river, and all manner of deadly hindrances.
Deathbed: Deep inside the Anatithenai lies a black sarcophagus carved from a single stone. No one has been able to move or open it (though many have tried), and there doesn't appear to be a lid. Some historians believe this is the final resting place of Empress Iomene. Others cite recently uncovered ancient texts that describe her body going missing, with no funeral rites performed.
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