Somaran

Overview

Somaran is seen as a ghost town by many and avoided at all costs. Despite technically being under the control of Zenithyr, they still attempt to avoid it at all costs. As there is a lot of superstition surrounding the town and many believe that it might still hold captive Aeslari which are bound there, at least until someone breaks the wards that hold them captive.

History

The Dreaded Binding

One day, Somaran was attacked by Aeslari, a vicious, feral beast with a great maw that can bite a man in half. They rampaged through the village, butchering and devouring the denizens over the span of several hours. It was by pure chance that the nearby Coven of Wilted Roses caught wind of the Aeslari and quickly went to investigate. Upon seeing such a massive pack, over a hundred strong though many were wounded, they quickly began setting up wards around the town.
It's said that the Coven chanted for three days and three nights, fending off the beasts with magic and the exhaustion settling into their bones, but still they defended themselves and kept chanting, building up such a powerful ward around the town that the Aeslari started slinking back into the town, not even approaching the edges, seeming to be in fear of the Coven of Wilted Roses and their magic.
At the end of the ritual, only half of the witches returned to their lair, for the rest dropped dead after wards were set up, warning all who would heed their words that if any were to cross the barrier around the edge of the town, that the ward would crumble and what remains of the Aeslari pack would once again ravage through The River Kingdoms at such a speed that even armies would not keep up, for in their captivity so too grew their rage and feral instincts.

Type

Town

Location under

The River Kingdoms

Owning Organization

Zenithyr