Arc:The Lost Tombs of Azhim
The Lost Tombs of Azhim
Fallen into legend, then into myth comes the story of Azhim Ha’hmed, a prince of great renown who governed the tribes of old. Story says that Azhim used his prowess as a mage to unite the tribal shamans and build a unified front of all the tribes. At the height of such a civilization, which built its own customs, language and currency, Azhim was considered a good ruler. This city is now lost to the sands of time, vanished without trace. The only evidence for such a story is just that, fairytales and perhaps some very old documents which point to Azhim’s existence. For the tribes now have once again scattered and only a few remember the stories from eons ago; twisted variations rather. One such story claims that Azhim sought to take a bride for himself, and was beguiled by a treacherous woman whose name is lost. Though as the story goes, she was no ordinary mortal - a black dragon in disguise.
Her words were like poison, filling Azhims thoughts with doubt. She spent untold hours guiding him towards darker arts, turning him into a necromancer. Eventually, he was consumed by power, and sought to heed her every word. By his own hand was his glorious desert empire destroyed. People fled in terror. Experimentation began and this mistress reveled in such atrocities.
In the end, the tribes finally banded together of their own accord for one single task. Rid themselves of Azhim. After a hard fought battle, Azhim was captured. As punishment, they built a monumentel tomb and sealed him within where he might suffer until the day he died.
Some say his power was too great to remain trapped forever. Others tried to find this mysterious mistress of his, but found no trace of her.
No matter what the stories say, Azhim and his tomb have been nearly forgotten. Supposedly riddled with all of his treasure, to keep him appeased in the after life. Now the Adventurers’ Guild has decreed that this tomb shall be their next challenge.
Initial Research
Now that the tombs of Azhim has been discussed at the recent Sharknado celebration, Lanara has dubbed this the Adventurers Guild next challenge. Work soon sets off to research the stories of Azhim and possible locations.