Mountains of Amascut

=The Mountains of Amascut=

Introduction
Rising high above the desertic horizon of the Western Desert, lies an incredible set of mountains and plateaus whose summits are covered by clouds, whose roads are covered with mist, and whose puzzling interiors are filled with treasures, mysteries and danger.

Description
The Mountains of Amascut receive the name from the menaphite goddess of destruction, (needless to say, Amascut), because of the constant chaos that takes place there. First of all, the winds and sandstorms that come from the desert crash the mountains without pause or control, creating constant mountain collapses and small earthquakes that can greatly injure unprepared travellers. Being a shortcut between Al Kharid and Pollnivneach, the mountains are a common trade route, and daily a great quantity of merchants and their caravans cross the labyrinthine summits, but many of them never achieve to leave them. The Mountains of Amascut are hollow. Their interiors were once a series of temples, catacombs and citadels dedicated to the menaphite pantheon, but now they are only lost ruins and dangerous caverns filled with the unexpected. To enter those grottoes, you'll need to find one of the five entrances distributed throughout all the mountain complex. When you enter, you'll first notice an abysal darkness that doesn't allows a single thing to be seen. A light source is needed. While you are climbing down the ruined stairs, you can hear mysterious murmurs and sinister sounds that should make you remember you are not alone in that dismal darkness. The caverns are filled with glistening treasures the unfortunate caravans left when they got lost inside. There are also thousands of ancient unvaluable relics lost throughout the grottoes, waiting to be discovered by brave adventurers.

Location
The Mountains of Amascut lie between the cities of Al Kharid and Pollnivneach and can be easily identified, as they are the only visible mountains on the horizon.

Points of Interest
Those who enter the mountain caverns will most likely to be looking for treasures and combat. There is very little that can be done aside from slaying beasts and looking for treasures. That said, there is much to be gained by finding lost treasures and killing the ferocious monsters that will attack you mercilessly in sight.

Personalities

 * Abdil the merchant and his caravan camels Nisimi and Bagemi can be found at the base of the mountains and will gladly store your things for a small fee.


 * Khemrud is a priest who worships Amascut fervently. He can be found at one of the entrances to the mountain caverns and will ask you to pay a fee to enter.

Quests
There are no quests to start in the Mountains of Amascut.