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Continent of Auryn

Auryn

Auryn is an old continent embodying ancient magic and civilizations. Old pits boring deep into Alyria provide challenges for adventurers here, and complex, established cities offer food and companionship, and a sense of civilization in this otherwise wild continent. The dangerous Auryn Bull is one of the most dangerous beasts on Auryn. It freely traipses the harvested farmlands surrounding Sigil.

Sigil
On the isthmus that divides Auryn sits the city of Sigil. Sigil is home to many who practice the magical arts and is governed by the renowned Lord Vendredi, a wizard by trade himself and maker of incredible magical toys. Many young adventurers who wish to learn more of the magical arts journey to Sigil for the opportunities that the city has to offer the young magic user. Sigil is home to one of the most expansive public knowledge bases in Alyria, the Ilandrama Library. Every year Lord Vendredi throws an enormous party where he shows off technological inventions such as explosive projectiles and inflated, floating balloons. It is said that a magical dungeon may be found near Sigil. Many who have sought it out swear that there is no such place while others return with fantastical tales of dungeons that do not exist.

Map of Sigil
Detail Map of Sigil
Guide to Sigil

Sigil Residentials
West of Sigil is the opulent Sigil housing development. The price of a home here is enormous, but their lavishness is unmatched anywhere in the known world. Ornamental trees, enchanted fountains, and small dogs cover the quiet streets. Accented by the Rabid Frog tavern, the graciously hilly roads of the Sigil community reign unparalleled in splendor and elegance.

Dungeon Odious
Some travel to this dungeon and cannot find its entrance, for only the wise adventurer may delve into it and solve its riddles. Located the plains surrounding Sigil, the Dungeon Odious offers a trial for young adventurers from all across Alyria. Those who unravel its secrets reap great rewards that will serve them well in their future adventures.

Vospire
Vospire lies on the landmass to the northwest of Sigil. Residents of Vospire live under the smoking shadow of Mount Vesuvius, an active volcano, that may at any moment erupt and destroy all that is nearby. Though it is difficult to get to, many more experienced adventurers find it to be worth visiting for the many merchants to be found there. There are also many challenges for the most cunning of adventurers. Most challenging of course is the very depths of Mount Vesuvius that can be reached by following a treacherous trail to the west of Vospire. The treacherous Ash Dragon is held prisoner within the Vospire Castle. It is an unfortunate event when a confident adventurer releases this beast and falls to him, letting him reign wildly through the streets of Vospire.

Detail Map of Vospire

Mount Vesuvius
Located northwest of Vospire, smoke rises from the crest of Mount Vesuvius. This active volcano has a maze of passages within it for those who are willing to risk entering a live volcano. It is said that one may ride the Mad Mole's vehicle deep into the magma core of Alyria and visit the gnomish frontier, where exquisite gnomish wares are made from natural materials.

Palace of Diocletian
Emperor Diocletian's lands lay to the southeast of Sigil on Auryn's other great landmass. The Palace of the Emperor Diocletian is well known across Alyria to be a place of culture and learning. In particular, the architecture of the Palace is seen as exemplary and many travel great distances just to see the extraordinary craftsmanship of its builders. Diocletian's lovely Octafoliate church is the world's paragon of architectural achievement.

Hydra's Den
A cavern filled with dangerous creatures, including faeries, xorn-hydra crossbreeds and more. An area not for the weak of heart, mind or body. This area will challenge all three as you try to puzzle out its depths and make your way to slay the mother hydra as very few brave young adventurers can make it that far.