The Tower of Cycles

The Tower of Cycles stands as a monumental structure within Necropolis, its silhouette a striking blend of ancient architecture and eerie, arcane energy. Rising high above the city, the tower is a symbol of the city’s relentless passage through life, death, and rebirth. Built from dark stone and adorned with intricate carvings that depict scenes of decay and renewal, the tower pulses with an ethereal glow, as if alive with the very essence of time. At its core lies a vast, ever-turning wheel—a representation of the cyclical nature of existence, where each cycle brings both destruction and creation. Those who seek to understand the intricate dance of life and death come to the Tower of Cycles to study its mysteries, meditating on the eternal flow of time, guided by the teachings of the Necromancers and the followers of the Dark Path. The tower stands not just as a place of learning, but as a constant reminder that the end is always a new beginning.

Purpose / Function

The intended purpose of the Tower of Cycles is to serve as both a center of philosophical and magical study and a sacred space for contemplation of the cyclical nature of existence. It is dedicated to understanding the interconnectedness of life, death, and rebirth, drawing on the teachings of both the Necromancers and the followers of the Dark Path. The tower functions as a place where students, scholars, and practitioners come to explore the deeper mysteries of time, the flow of the Void, and the energies of decay and creation that shape the world.

Beyond its educational role, the Tower of Cycles acts as a spiritual and magical focal point for the city, embodying the belief that all things are in a constant state of transformation. It serves as a repository of ancient knowledge, a place for ritual and meditation, and a space where both Necromantic magic and the philosophical teachings of the Dark Path are honed and practiced. The central wheel within the tower symbolizes the endless turning of time, guiding those who enter to recognize the inevitability of change and the potential for new life to emerge from destruction.

You stand at the base of the Tower of Cycles, craning your neck to take in its towering presence. The structure looms above you, an imposing silhouette against the dim sky of Necropolis. Its black stone walls are etched with intricate carvings, depicting swirling patterns of decay and growth, life and death. The tower seems to breathe, pulsating with an eerie glow that radiates from cracks and crevices, as if the very stone is alive with the power of time itself. At the core, a massive wheel turns slowly, its motion almost imperceptible, but constant—an eternal cycle, ever shifting. The air around the tower feels heavy with the weight of ages, thick with the promise of forbidden knowledge and dark secrets waiting to be uncovered. As you gaze upward, the tower’s shadow stretches long across the city, an ever-present reminder of the cyclical nature of all things.

Parent Location

Necropolis