The Swamps of Sorrow

Recommended Area Level:  31
Creator(s):               draak shadowfax


The Aztecs, driven from their old quarries along the seashore, have reopened
their old sandstone quarry to northeast of their city. The dry, sandy soil
was once abandoned to an ancient horror, but the desperate Aztecs called upon
their gods to aid them and reclaimed the quarry. The western portion of the
quarry is filled with sound of industry as Aztec masons diligently shape
stones for the Empire's fortifications. The eastern portion of the quarry is
walled off by stone and powerful spells to contain the terrors within, and a
dedicated priest of the god Shadowfax holds the dark powers at bay.

The curse of the quarry stems from the swamps on its southern edge, aptly
named the Swamps of Sorrow.  Living and undead creatures are rumored to live
in its murky depths, and panthers and frogmen have been seen hunting the
paths.  Here and there ruins of a once great civilization may be seen,
half-buried in the muck.  A great wyrm is said to live nearby, guarding an
ancient treasure for its dark masters.