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==Landmarks==
==Landmarks==
The [[Fissure]] as well as a statue of Lord Kaelin is located at Central Courtyard in [[Baelgrim Fortress]]. Along the Avenue of Trapped Souls is an eerie looking tree. It is at this tree that aspiring Mhaldorians kneel and swear their oath of loyalty. Don’t stand too close for the tree is blood-thirsty, and has been known to make attempts at grabbing people. North and East of that is the [[Mhaldorian Cathedral]]. Erected in 433 AF, the monumental building stands as an antipode to the [[Chrysalis Basilica]] which once stood in [[Shallam]].  
Directly past the gates of Mhaldor, the Stygian Crossroads can be found, a popular gathering point for citizens and slaves alike. Upwards from the Crossroads you can find the [[Baelgrim Fortress]], the [[Fissure]] as well as a statue of Lord Kaelin is located in the Central Courtyard. Along the Avenue of Trapped Souls is an eerie looking tree. It is at this tree that aspiring Mhaldorians kneel and swear their oath of loyalty. Don’t stand too close for the tree is blood-thirsty, and has been known to make attempts at grabbing people. North and East of that is the [[Mhaldorian Cathedral]],  occasionally referred to as the [[Mhaldorian Cathedral| Black Basilica]]. Erected in 433 AF, this monumental building stands as an antipode to the [[Chrysalis Basilica]] which once stood in [[Shallam]]. Every Sarapin, a sacrifice to the [[Sartan|Lord of Evil]] is conducted within the centre of the [[Mhaldorian Cathedral|Cathedral]].


Further north at Pestilent Way stands a statue depicting the splitting of Sartan into the gods [[Shaitan]] and [[Apollyon]]. Also present is a pyramid of skulls, a gruesome collection of the heads of Mhaldor’s enemies over the years. Touching it will reveal the exact number. [[Groukar]] the orc has also constructed his pillory here.  
Further north at Pestilent Way stands a statue depicting the splitting of Sartan into the gods [[Shaitan]] and [[Apollyon]]. Also present is a pyramid of skulls, a gruesome collection of the heads of Mhaldor’s enemies over the years. Touching it will reveal the exact number.


A trip to the markets will bring you across [[Gack]], the slaver, as well as many shops selling a range of wares.  
Should you enter the lower circle of the city, a trip to the markets will bring you across [[Gack]], the slaver, as well as many shops selling a range of wares. Go north from the slave markets and you'll find the Chamber of Eyes, host to many torturous devices including the Wheel of Agony and Pillaries.
 
Continuing along to the west side of the lower circle you'll find the Red Square, this is where [[Theoren]], the executioner, punishes citizens who have broken Mhaldorian law or shown disrespect to their superiors.  


Beware the adventurer who chooses to risk the sewers of Mhaldor. Frost beasts  and other oddities crawl around the depths. You may also stumble across [[Bertram]], the sewer worker, who could be possibly be the foulest man in Sapience.
Beware the adventurer who chooses to risk the sewers of Mhaldor. Frost beasts  and other oddities crawl around the depths. You may also stumble across [[Bertram]], the sewer worker, who could be possibly be the foulest man in Sapience.
Sartan’s public temple is located on the lower level of the city. Every Sarapin, a sacrifice to the Lords of Oppression and Suffering was once conducted in the highest chamber. Hidden in this temple is a secret room where a mysterious book will read selected sections of Mhaldorian history to those who hold it. Near the public temple to Lord Sartan resides the Red Square. This is where [[Theoren]], the executioner, punishes citizens who have broken Mhaldorian law or shown disrespect to their superiors.


Lastly is the city subdivision, [[Acheron]], where a number of citizens own private residences.
Lastly is the city subdivision, [[Acheron]], where a number of citizens own private residences.
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