The Black Tower
The Black Tower looms over the Violent Sorrow, a silent monolith of obsidian stone, untouched by time, siege, or decay. Unlike the rest of the district, which has crumbled under the weight of ruin and madness, the Black Tower remains unbroken, a structure so alien in its endurance that many doubt it was built by mortal hands at all.
A Structure Without Origin
No records exist of who built the tower, nor why it stands in the heart of a forsaken district. It predates the fall of the Golden Atelier and Forsaken Hall, predates even the known history of Dum Ramil itself. Some believe it to be a remnant of the Eternal Empire, a forgotten outpost of power. Others whisper that it was never meant to be part of this world at all.
A Place of Vanishing
One thing is certain—no one who enters the Black Tower returns. Many have tried, drawn by the allure of its mystery, the hope of hidden power or lost knowledge. None have come back. Those who approach too closely speak of a pull, a hum in the air, as though the tower itself is alive, watching, waiting.
Theories and Fears
The origins and purpose of the Black Tower remain an unsettling mystery. Some claim it was never a ruin at all, but something far worse—a structure meant to contain a force beyond mortal comprehension. Others speak of it as a gateway, not to another city or kingdom, but to a place where none who enter can return. The most unsettling belief is that the tower is not just a structure, but something living, something that does not merely stand in silence but listens, waits, and takes. Whatever the truth may be, one thing remains certain: those who step too close to its shadow often feel as though they will never leave it.
A Warning to the Curious
The Black Tower does not crumble, it does not erode, and it does not welcome intruders. To most, it is a cautionary tale—a thing to be feared, to be avoided at all costs. But for some, it is a challenge. And the Violent Sorrow is always eager for more lost souls.
"There are doors that do not open, and doors that should never be opened. The Black Tower is neither. It is the door that has already swallowed those foolish enough to knock."
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