Azriel's Tomb

The Tomb of the Shahs
The Tomb of the Shahs, located beneath the serene town of Sha'azadiya, is an ancient sepulcher of considerable significance.

It is the resting place of the Shahs of old, long-dead rulers of ancient epochs of Ummarnu who after their death to Arcane Plauge fell under the necromantic sway of Azriel, The Fallen Priest. Crafted by both Luxite artisans, the tomb was designed to be an impenetrable arcane seal, a place where Azriel and his undead Shahs could be safely locked away from the world. Over the centuries, the tomb was concealed under layers of time and history, its ominous presence forgotten until its accidental unearthing by Dr. Garroth Vronti Delahoya-Arogontine, the Head of House Delahoya.

Location


The Tomb of the Shahs lies hidden within a formidable desert mesa, a significant geological formation within the arid expanse surrounding the town of Sha'azadiya. This rugged and inhospitable environment helped protect the tomb's secret over the millennia.

Access to the Tomb of the Shahs requires navigating through the labyrinthine network of sandstone corridors within the mesa. These corridors, worn smooth by the unyielding winds of time, reveal ancient markings and symbols from the era of the Lux Priesthood, silent witnesses to the events that led to Azriel's fall.

Interior
The tomb itself is a vast, cavernous space, shrouded in an eternal twilight. Majestic pillars of stone, carved with intricate designs depicting the Shahs and their diverse tribes, support the enormous weight of the mesa above. In the rear lies the grand sword sarcophagus of Azriel, surrounded by the resting places of the Shahs within the Pillars, a chilling tableau of the fallen Priest's necromantic power.

Despite the harsh exterior conditions, the interior of the tomb possesses an eerie tranquillity, broken only by the soft whisper of sand sifting through unseen cracks. The Tomb of the Shahs is not just an ancient burial site; it is a monument to the history of the Ummarnu, a stark reminder of the consequences of ambition unchecked by wisdom, and a symbol of the enduring hope that light will always find a way to pierce the darkest shadows.