Tower of Orkar

The ruins of the Tower of Orkar rise like a broken tooth on the eastern edge of the Dawnsreach peninsula, a weathered monument to a long-forgotten era. Built atop a low bluff overlooking the sea, the tower was once a place of power and arcane significance, where mages conducted rituals under the watchful gaze of the moon and stars. Now, its crumbling stone walls and jagged remnants of what were once imposing spires stand starkly against the barren landscape, slowly succumbing to the elements.
The Dawnsreach itself is a harsh and untamed land, and the ruins of Orkar reflect the desolation that surrounds them. Thornfane and Malofan claw at the shattered stones. Deep cracks and fissures run through the foundation, hinting at the cataclysmic forces that may have brought the tower to ruin. Some say it was destroyed by rival mages in a violent struggle for control; others claim that the tower’s masters unleashed forces too powerful to be contained.
Whatever the truth, the tower is now home to a far more immediate threat: a mighty creature has claimed the ruins as its lair. Known simply as the Beast of Orkar, this monster’s presence has kept even the boldest explorers at bay. Descriptions of the beast vary: some speak of a scaled horror with the strength to shatter stone, while others whisper of a shadowy form that flickers in and out of sight, striking with supernatural speed and savagery. The creature’s true nature remains a mystery, but its dominion over the ruins is unquestioned.

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Ruins