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'''Azdun''' is a dungeon within the [[Dakhota Hills]], discovered by the [[Help:Serpentlords|Serpentlord]] '''Azhrarn''' in 190 AF. Usually the first dungeon ever to be seen by most adventurers of [[Sapience]], it is located below the courtyard of the castle and accessed via descent of a hidden well.

'''Azdun''' is a dungeon within the [[Dakhota Hills]], discovered by the [[Help:Serpentlords|Serpentlord]] '''Azhrarn''' in 190 AF. Usually the first dungeon ever to be seen by most adventurers of [[Sapience]], it is located below the courtyard of the castle and accessed via descent of a hidden well.

The upper level of Azdun is the original area scouted by Azhrarn, and all that was known of the dungeon for the first twelve years following his discovery.

The upper level of Azdun is the original area scouted by Azhrarn, and all that was known of the dungeon for the first twelve years following his discovery.

The west wing of the upper level of Azdun plays host to a massive [[goblins|goblin]] mining operation, complete with an on-site smithy. Those who come to work here dwell in a [[goblin village]] on the surface. It seems to be that the no matter the history between the goblins and Lachesis, the two factions have struck up a peace of sorts.

The west wing of the upper level of Azdun plays host to a massive [[goblins|goblin]] mining operation, complete with an on-site smithy. Those who come to work here dwell in a [[goblin village]] on the surface. It seems to be that the no matter the history between the goblins and Lachesis, the two factions have struck up a peace of sorts.

Holding dominion over the '''Forest of Webs''', a network of crisscrossing spiderwebs, is [[Lachesis]], the [[Tsol'teth]] Spider Queen, who also rules over the entirety of the upper level of Azdun. Her [[spider]] minions accompany her in this, one of the Tsol'teth bases of operations during their battles with the goblinoid races of Khazadmakan. Nearby, at the bottom of a pit, resides a strange, [[big-mouthed statue]].

Holding dominion over the '''Forest of Webs''', a network of crisscrossing spiderwebs, is [[Lachesis]], the [[Tsol'teth]] Spider Queen, who also rules over the entirety of the upper level of Azdun. Her [[spider]] minions accompany her in this, one of the Tsol'teth bases of operations during their battles with the goblinoid races of Khazadmakan. Nearby, at the bottom of a pit, resides a strange, [[big-mouthed statue]].

Additionally, there is a long forgotten library on the first level of Azdun, the '''Library of the Ancients''', that is linked to [[help:Lorielan|Lorielan]], Goddess of Knowledge. It is located in the southeastern corner of the dungeon, and is guarded by [[Candlemas]] the Last of the [[Lorewardens]]. The Library is the first and oldest feature of Azdun, and it is also here that Azhrarn sought sanctuary when he first discovered the dungeon in 190 AF.

Additionally, there is a long forgotten library on the first level of Azdun, the '''Library of the Ancients''', that is linked to [[help:Lorielan|Lorielan]], Goddess of Knowledge. It is located in the southeastern corner of the dungeon, and is guarded by [[Candlemas]] the Last of the [[Lorewardens]]. The Library is the first and oldest feature of Azdun, and it is also here that Azhrarn sought sanctuary when he first discovered the dungeon in 190 AF.

Discovered in 212 AF, the lower level of Azdun is a dangerous place indeed. Throughout this level lurks [[Xylthus]], the Outcast - once known as Lord [[Luxsyth]], son of the Countess [[Belladona]] and the vampire lord [[Zsarachnor]].

Discovered in 212 AF, the lower level of Azdun is a dangerous place indeed. Throughout this level lurks [[Xylthus]], the Outcast - once known as Lord [[Luxsyth]], son of the Countess [[Belladona]] and the vampire lord [[Zsarachnor]].

To the northeast lies the '''Underground Forest''' of Azdun. The river known as the Unicorn Run flows through this area, over which is built the aptly-named Unicorn Bridge. In the cavernous ceiling above is seated a magical portal through which sunlight streams, allowing the plants therein to photosynthesise as per normal.

To the northeast lies the '''Underground Forest''' of Azdun. The river known as the Unicorn Run flows through this area, over which is built the aptly-named Unicorn Bridge. In the cavernous ceiling above is seated a magical portal through which sunlight streams, allowing the plants therein to photosynthesise as per normal.

Living (and unliving) creatures run the gamut in the Underground Forest. Among the more unpleasant things to be found within are [[choke creepers]] and [[vampires]]. Also of note is a [[hill giants|hill giant]] who makes his home here, as well as [[Faun]], the forest [[Satyrs|Satyr]]. A hidden [[faeries|faerie]] village is here as well, though usually, the faeries hide within their homes and out of sight of any giant adventurers that might lumber by. The monstrous insect known as the [[ankheg]] dwells here, too. Naturally, the standard creatures you would find in a forest make their homes here, such as [[rabbits]], [[elk]], and [[bears]].

Living (and unliving) creatures run the gamut in the Underground Forest. Among the more unpleasant things to be found within are [[choke creepers]] and [[vampires]]. Also of note is a [[hill giants|hill giant]] who makes his home here, as well as [[Faun]], the forest [[Satyrs|Satyr]]. A hidden [[faeries|faerie]] village is here as well, though usually, the faeries hide within their homes and out of sight of any giant adventurers that might lumber by. The monstrous insect known as the [[ankheg]] dwells here, too. Naturally, the standard creatures you would find in a forest make their homes here, such as [[rabbits]], [[elk]], and [[bears]].

The Underground Forest was not always underground. In the wake of the [[War of Humanity]], when this forest still enjoyed the fruits of the surface world, there lived a [[Tsol'aa]] named [[Darnashta'i]]. At this time, many people were wary of [[humans]], as they had been prophesied to inherit the planet. Darnashta'i shared in this sentiment. He was of the Tsol'aa, who had been pushed further and further into the forests as the humans expanded ever more.

The Underground Forest was not always underground. In the wake of the [[War of Humanity]], when this forest still enjoyed the fruits of the surface world, there lived a [[Tsol'aa]] named [[Darnashta'i]]. At this time, many people were wary of [[humans]], as they had been prophesied to inherit the planet. Darnashta'i shared in this sentiment. He was of the Tsol'aa, who had been pushed further and further into the forests as the humans expanded ever more.

But the demon was not done with his reward. He raised his hands and uttered a chant that ripped the forest from the earth and placed it in a large subterranean cavern. Naturally, this him to the attentions of [[Gaia]], the Goddess of Nature. She appeared before him, but, ignorant of the powers dieties wield, he was not impressed, and warned Her not to intervene. Angered, She bound him in a cocoon of energy, and turned to Darnashta'i, who begged for forgiveness at Her feet. This She granted him. Sensing a slight weakening of the cocoon, the demon secreted into the goddess's essence a seed made of his own hatred, paranoia, and arrogance. Gaia, unaware of this, turned then to the demon and sentenced him to eternity without his physical form, save a writhing [[wyrms|wyrm]] statue of Her design. To Darnastha'i she granted the gift of immortality so that he might watch over the statue unto eternity. This seed festered silently within the goddess, taking effect many years later, in the form of [[Gaia's betrayal]].

But the demon was not done with his reward. He raised his hands and uttered a chant that ripped the forest from the earth and placed it in a large subterranean cavern. Naturally, this him to the attentions of [[Gaia]], the Goddess of Nature. She appeared before him, but, ignorant of the powers dieties wield, he was not impressed, and warned Her not to intervene. Angered, She bound him in a cocoon of energy, and turned to Darnashta'i, who begged for forgiveness at Her feet. This She granted him. Sensing a slight weakening of the cocoon, the demon secreted into the goddess's essence a seed made of his own hatred, paranoia, and arrogance. Gaia, unaware of this, turned then to the demon and sentenced him to eternity without his physical form, save a writhing [[wyrms|wyrm]] statue of Her design. To Darnastha'i she granted the gift of immortality so that he might watch over the statue unto eternity. This seed festered silently within the goddess, taking effect many years later, in the form of [[Gaia's betrayal]].

In the northwest, one can find the fortress known as '''Khazadmakan''' which houses [[goblins]], [[hobgoblins]], and other belligerent creatures. This was the last stronghold of the goblinoid races in their struggle against the [[Tsol'teth]] forces of [[Lachesis]].

In the northwest, one can find the fortress known as '''Khazadmakan''' which houses [[goblins]], [[hobgoblins]], and other belligerent creatures. This was the last stronghold of the goblinoid races in their struggle against the [[Tsol'teth]] forces of [[Lachesis]].

South of Khazadmakan, the '''Graveyard''' looms. Filled with [[zombies]], [[ghasts]], [[wights]], and [[vampires]], it is quite a deadly place. Even worse, below it lies the crypt where [[Zsarachnor]], general of Prince [[Slith]] in the [[Help:Mythology|War of Humanity]], makes his eternal home. It is at the west end of the crypt that a nefarious [[gargoyles|gargoyle]] was discovered, in reality a traitorous being trapped in stone by the [[Atavian shaman]] of [[Genji]]. The gargoyle was slain by the gold dragon '''Garth.'''

South of Khazadmakan, the '''Graveyard''' looms. Filled with [[zombies]], [[ghasts]], [[wights]], and [[vampires]], it is quite a deadly place. Even worse, below it lies the crypt where [[Zsarachnor]], general of Prince [[Slith]] in the [[Help:Mythology|War of Humanity]], makes his eternal home. It is at the west end of the crypt that a nefarious [[gargoyles|gargoyle]] was discovered, in reality a traitorous being trapped in stone by the [[Atavian shaman]] of [[Genji]]. The gargoyle was slain by the gold dragon '''Garth.'''

In the centre to the north lies the [[Temple of Unlife]]. It is built around a root that is said to grow from [[Yggdrasil]], the World Tree itself and provides passage to the [[Underworld]] where [[Ugrach]] reigns.  

In the centre to the north lies the [[Temple of Unlife]]. It is built around a root that is said to grow from [[Yggdrasil]], the World Tree itself and provides passage to the [[Underworld]] where [[Ugrach]] reigns.  

*[[Candlemas]], Last of the Lorewardens

*[[Candlemas]], Last of the Lorewardens

*[[Faun]], the Forest Satyr

*[[Faun]], the Forest Satyr

*[[Zsarachnor]], the Vampire Lord

*[[Zsarachnor]], the Vampire Lord

*the [[ankheg]]

*the [[ankheg]]

*a [[big-mouthed statue]]

*a [[big-mouthed statue]]

*[[choke creepers]]

*[[choke creepers]]

*[[ghasts]]

*[[ghasts]]

*[[ghouls]]

*[[ghouls]]

*[[goblins]], both living and undead

*[[goblins]], both living and undead

*a [[hill giant]]

*a [[hill giant]]

*[[mummies]]

*[[mummies]]

*the [[pale vampiress]] of Zsarachnor

*the [[pale vampiress]] of Zsarachnor

*[[spiders]]

*[[spiders]]

*[[vampires]]

*[[vampires]]