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Araka-Kalai: Pit of the Serpent God

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Araka-Kalai is the dwelling of the god Ilvir. Located in the isolated Misyn region, the site's dominant feature is a huge limestone sinkhole known as the Pit of Araka-Kalai. An ancient tower stands on a rocky island in the Pit, surrounded by a liquefied, fermenting sludge with a stench that puts to shame all other offensive smells. Beneath this crumbling tower, in dank, endless caverns, "The Serpent That Dwells Below," is said to spawn his "fatherless multitude," the bizarre creatures known as the Ivashu.

The sacred site is a popular destination for followers of this mystical religion. Most pilgrims reach the site via Ilvir’s Trail from Leriel in Orbaal, while others journey across or around Lake Benath from Shiran or through the Felsha Mountains from Tashal. The nearby temple and hostel complex called Ochrynn is run by the Ilviran Order of the Ochre Womb. This isolated settlement prospers by catering to pilgrims and to traders seeking Ivashu for the Pamesani arenas in Rethem and the Thardic Republic.

A small renegade group of clerics called the Dark Order inhabits the miles of natural caverns that interconnect with Araka-Kalai. Members of the Dark Order vehemently oppose the Ivashu trade. Since the order was formed, many people involved in this lucrative trade have met with violent death or mysteriously disappeared.

This article is organized into three sections:

  • Misyn covers the area's history, geography, and wildlife. Points of interest are described and a number of adventure hooks provided. Additionally, information is given about the Ilviran pilgrims who travel to Araka-Kalai, the various routes they take, and the dangers they face.
  • Ochrynn describes the history, government, and economics of the religious settlement. Full descriptions and color floor plans are provided for the abbey buildings and many of the settlement's craftsmen and other establishments are described. Also includes color GM and player maps.
  • Araka-Kalai describes the history of the site and the current situation with the Dark Order. Floor plans for the ancient tower and the pilgrim hostel are included, as are full descriptions and color maps for key chambers in the cavern complex.

Portions of this article were originally published in 1987. Related articles include Anisha Earthmaster Site, Ivashu, and Atlas Hârnica maps H4 and H5.

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