Radamalya
Haunted,
isolated, and feared are but a few of the words most often used to described
the second-largest island in the Mhajapor Archipelage. An elongated oval shape, Radamalya's southern
tip stretches to within 40 miles of Ni-kiowa's eastern penninsula, while its
northern end arcs eastward, following the gentle curve of its volcanic
spine. Radamalya has not suffered the
intense volcanic activity of Dhonai, however, and its central mountains are
low, with rounded peaks. Geothermal
activity underlying the island has created hundreds of hot springs, mud pools, and
tar pits, many rich with chemicals and compounds inimical to normal life.
The Treasure Isle of the the Dragon
King
One
of the lesser isles, this fabled isle would be scare worth a mention, save that
it’s sworn fact in the Mhajapor’s that this island, the treasury of the Dragon
King of Ni’hon, actually exists. The
treasure of the Ni’honese Imperium is hidded somewhere in the southern reachs
of the Mhajapors, guarded by ancient dragons.
Not surprisingly, no one posts of looting it…though many have been lost
in the attempt.
Xeochan
Xeochan
is a small (1 mile diameter) island in the north-west corner of the
archipelago. From the ocean, it appears
as no more than a green mound resting on the sea, as Xeochan has no beaches and
the cloaking jungle extends into the sea itself.
Cautious
exploration, though, has revealed a startling fact. The entire island has been shaped into a
pyramid of distinctly Amixica origins, and the unusual red-veined ivory marble
of the island, unlike any other in the archipelago, has been found on other
islands as far away as Dhonai and Radamalya (roughly 200 miles), where it was
used to 'shell' other Amixica pyramids.
Questioning
of the Amixica natives of Mhajapor reveals an ancient myth of a Temple of
Heaven, where noble rulers and their families, high priests of the Amixicas,
and powerful religous wizards were laid to rest over the course of four
centuries. Abandonment of the temple
corresponds to the decline of Amixica civilization in the archipelago and
elsewhere five hundred years ago.
Adventurers
have penetrated to the third level of this temple, and believe many more lie
below. Those who have returned sport
ancient armor of beaten gold and copper (strengthened by many magical
enchantments), jewelry of antique design, precious shells, gems, and trade bars
from long ago. They also carry warning
of the veritable legions of undead that roam the lower levels of the temple,
led by mummies of tremendous power.
Sounds as though anyone daring to explore the lower levels of Xeochan need to take along a Radiant Servant of Pelor. ;)
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Nice sites, Nate, thanks for sharing.
Yes indeed! And I just realized that the entries are missing material, so I'll post some revised/expanded stuff soon. That looks like all I have on Xeochan, though.
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