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Tomb of the Sand Kings

Recently exposed from being buried under a hill of sand, this was marked as the Tomb of the Sand Kings. Originally thought to be a tomb due to the religious iconography and naturally mummified remains of a dozen corpses in the entrance chamber.   

Main Floor

The main floor appears to be made of a dozen great halls, three large that are roughly the same size and nine smaller chambers. The first great hall seems to be a display room with colored glass sculptures that are now shattered, it was here in various niches the mummified remains were found. The nine smaller chambers appear to be storage rooms and living quarters. Most of these chambers have been ransacked before the Tomb was swallowed by the desert.   The second great hall appears to be a utilitarian space with ovens, smoking pits and chimneys. It is likely either a great kitchen, glassworks, or tannery/forge. The third great hall is the great mystery.  

Upper Floor

This floor seems to be focused on living spaces, with great halls perceived to be gender segregated living arrangements. It is typified by large windows (now all shattered), with a significant amount of torn linen and silk mixed in the sand.  

Overlook Floor

This seems to be the owners residence, with a view of the surrounding area and palatial accommodations. It also has an inactive teleportation room and workshop.  

Basement

Origol Puzzler-Abid hopes this layer will have more value both for his patron and himself. It is currently sealed by a thick magically summoned slab of stone. It is believed that it would contain any library, as well as a local well for water for the structure.

Architecture

Primarily built of local sandstone in multiple colors, the style is somewhat brutalist with strong chunky pillars and thick walls, ceilings and large chambers. The tile work for floors and frescos is significant. Also of note are the many panes of colored glass throughout the structure.

Defenses

The thick walls and the fact the main floor seems to have no low windows and few entrances appears to be the extent of the defenses.
RUINED STRUCTURE
Approximately 6500's

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Cover image: by Markus Dehning (vertixico)

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