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Stygia. A land of ancient power and dark magic, where the sands of the desert shift like a living thing, and the air is thick with the scent of exotic spices and incense. The land is vast and unforgiving, with scorching deserts, treacherous mountains, and ancient ruins shrouded in mystery and danger.
In the heart of Stygia lies the grand city of Luxur, a place of wonder and terror where the Black Ring holds sway. The city is a labyrinth of dark alleys and grand temples, with towering pyramids and palaces of black stone that reach towards the sky. Strange creatures prowl the streets at night, their eyes glinting in the shadows, while the people of Stygia move with a grace and poise that speaks to their long and storied history.
The temples of Luxur are the most imposing structures in the city, towering monuments to the worship of Set, the serpent god of darkness and chaos. The temples are adorned with intricate carvings and precious stones, their walls covered in hieroglyphs that speak of the mysteries of the dark arts.
Beyond the city walls, the land of Stygia stretches out endlessly, a place of death and danger where the sandstorms can bury entire caravans in an instant, and fierce beasts stalk the unwary. But even in this harsh and unforgiving land, there is a wild beauty, with towering cliffs and deep canyons that hide ancient tombs and forgotten secrets.
As the scorching sun sets over the barren landscape of Stygia, a nomadic tribe rests at their makeshift campsite, their laughter and chatter filling the air. Their names or whatever they call themselves is irrelevant. They will all soon be dead, but for a little while longer they will know peace and whatever comforts they can afford. That peace is short-lived as they are suddenly ambushed by the Black Ring, the sorcerer-priest class that worships the serpent god Set.
The nomads fight back with all their might, but the powerful magic and superior strength of the Black Ring proves too much for them. One by one, men and women fall to the ground, their screams echoing through the desert.
The night sky is illuminated by the orange and red fires of the campsite. Blood stains the desert sand. Somewhere, in the distance, a young virgin woman cries for help, a desperate plea, as she is taken. She is one of very few who will walk away, but her fate is sealed, her life short-lived.
A serpent crawls over torn bodies. There is nothing here for it, no scraps to devour, at least none that interest it. It prefers to play with live prey, to wrap its body around and feel its struggles until the very bitter end. Then, it sees something. A body, but not nearly as torn as the others. It slithers slowly towards the dead woman. Yes. This will have to do. But something calls it back before it can reach her. In frustration, it crawls away. The Black Ring takes its leave.
The sorcerers leave behind a small group to ensure that there are no survivors. They move from body to body impaling the ones that are still mostly intact, just to be sure. Asenath is among the bodies, but it will be some time before she is discovered as the Dead Checkers have only just begun to scout the perimeter. The moon is covered by thin clouds, but will help in her escape. She will need supplies for a journey across Stygia, but if she lingers any longer, she runs the risk of being discovered. If she waits any longer, precious supplies will be consumed in the fires.
In the heart of Stygia lies the grand city of Luxur, a place of wonder and terror where the Black Ring holds sway. The city is a labyrinth of dark alleys and grand temples, with towering pyramids and palaces of black stone that reach towards the sky. Strange creatures prowl the streets at night, their eyes glinting in the shadows, while the people of Stygia move with a grace and poise that speaks to their long and storied history.
The temples of Luxur are the most imposing structures in the city, towering monuments to the worship of Set, the serpent god of darkness and chaos. The temples are adorned with intricate carvings and precious stones, their walls covered in hieroglyphs that speak of the mysteries of the dark arts.
Beyond the city walls, the land of Stygia stretches out endlessly, a place of death and danger where the sandstorms can bury entire caravans in an instant, and fierce beasts stalk the unwary. But even in this harsh and unforgiving land, there is a wild beauty, with towering cliffs and deep canyons that hide ancient tombs and forgotten secrets.
As the scorching sun sets over the barren landscape of Stygia, a nomadic tribe rests at their makeshift campsite, their laughter and chatter filling the air. Their names or whatever they call themselves is irrelevant. They will all soon be dead, but for a little while longer they will know peace and whatever comforts they can afford. That peace is short-lived as they are suddenly ambushed by the Black Ring, the sorcerer-priest class that worships the serpent god Set.
The nomads fight back with all their might, but the powerful magic and superior strength of the Black Ring proves too much for them. One by one, men and women fall to the ground, their screams echoing through the desert.
The night sky is illuminated by the orange and red fires of the campsite. Blood stains the desert sand. Somewhere, in the distance, a young virgin woman cries for help, a desperate plea, as she is taken. She is one of very few who will walk away, but her fate is sealed, her life short-lived.
A serpent crawls over torn bodies. There is nothing here for it, no scraps to devour, at least none that interest it. It prefers to play with live prey, to wrap its body around and feel its struggles until the very bitter end. Then, it sees something. A body, but not nearly as torn as the others. It slithers slowly towards the dead woman. Yes. This will have to do. But something calls it back before it can reach her. In frustration, it crawls away. The Black Ring takes its leave.
The sorcerers leave behind a small group to ensure that there are no survivors. They move from body to body impaling the ones that are still mostly intact, just to be sure. Asenath is among the bodies, but it will be some time before she is discovered as the Dead Checkers have only just begun to scout the perimeter. The moon is covered by thin clouds, but will help in her escape. She will need supplies for a journey across Stygia, but if she lingers any longer, she runs the risk of being discovered. If she waits any longer, precious supplies will be consumed in the fires.