World Builder's Journal: Entry #4

PROMPT: Describe local landmark(s).

Meylark's Spine: An ancient and forbidden mountain range to the north of Kal-Dor. It is a dangerous place full of fantastic creatures and is said to actually be the spine of the largest dragon to ever live, Meylark. It is said that Meylark used to rule the surrounding lands in the distant past with an iron claw until a powerful wizard named Yu Fei from the east came and slayed the dragon, turning his bones into the mountains until one day when the curse will be broken and Meylark will rule again. It is said that the only way to break the curse is to recite and ancient rite in a cave where Meylark's heart once was. The mountains are fraught with dangers and fell creatures and also hosts a few different entrances to the Underdark. Cults often worship the mountains and their evil nature. It is a very dangerous area but manages to draw in adventurers from all around, though many do not make it back out.

Bog Of Souls: A noxious swamp that is used as a repository for dead bodies of enemy warriors and criminals. It is said that the bog “dissolves the soul” so that even in death they can never find peace. It is difficult to traverse the area and one must wear a plague doctor type mask with herbs and smelling salts in it so that the poisonous fumes don't kill those who enter to drop off bodies.

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