Asteograthia

"A civilisation, deep under the desert, it must have suffered some huge calamity. Imagine what lost knowledge there could be down there, the amount of arcane power that was released... we must explore!" - Solatra Brightfeather, Second Stitch of the Third Thread, on the discovery of a ruin in the Tear

Deep in the Tear lies the ruin of Asteograthia, cradle of civilisation. The first culture of spindle, long forgotten, now rediscovered.
Some 50 years after the Needle was raised it was decided that the Tear should be explored, the first few expeditions found nothing but veins of crystal. But eventually they found a structure. It was the spire of a building, almost completely destroyed, but still showing the signs of having once being grand. this is where the Schism started to excavate. 
The work had been slow but recently there was a breakthrough, the door to the tower was finally opened and it has lead to a vast complex of corridors and rooms that the Schism are keen to explore. But for this they need more than just Maji, and so a plea has been sent out to those willing to join the cause.

History

Asteograthia was the cradle of civilisation, the citadel made by the first people of the world the Vishakoli, it was from this first civilisation that the Weaver choose the first gods of Spindle, the twelve scions of her ideals plucked from the thousands that roamed the streets and worked hard to make their home greater. But the ascendants of the twelve did not sit well with all of the peoples, a few felt spurned. Lead by Kalikoreva, they rebelled and attempted to use their mastery of the arcane arts to besiege the heavens. For their insolence were buried in the desert sealed away to be forgotten. 
Until the Rending, now the ruins of Asteograthia are once again accessible by mortals, and deep within so too may be the vestiges of the Vishakoli.

RUINED SETTLEMENT
1000 Before Departure

Founding Date

1400 Before Departure

Founders

• The Weaver

Alternative Name(s)

The Lost Citadel

Population

Unknown

Inhabitant Demonym

Astites

Location under

The Tear

Owner/Ruler

Kalikoreva