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Ancient Lair

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Quarantine Zone #128

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⋙✦Ruby Pools✦⋘

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They say there is a place that exists in legend, the imagination, and reality. Such things are only possible in Quarantine Zone 128, where even the hardy survivalists of Plague tread carefully. They say that, if you have received an invitation from Her, if you walk into this zone with intention to find Her, or if you need help, the Ruby Pools may appear to you. Glowing gently in shades of blood red that are still being researched by Her Chosen, they lead into an extensive connected network and an illustrious lair for Her - the Great Dragon Bhaal.

Extensive readers or talented merchants seem to be the ones most able to find this place - they trace its location by word of mouth or in various texts throughout Sornieth. Still others complain the legends are nothing but a hoax, to which their companions respond that Bhaal has found them unworthy - that is, if their companions know of her at all. Other dragons shake their heads, for they are no longer hatchlings, they say, they do not believe in legends such as those. If She truly existed, would She not be recorded in the records of the Great Wars? If She truly existed and Her lair was so splendid, would not every dragon in Sornieth try to get there, and say unequivocally that She exists?

Those dragons are fools, for I know She must exist. I know because I heard Her voice once, for She appeared to me in a dream, Her great size towering over all else - She was a dark silhouette and Her great voice vibrated my entire body as she said “young dragon, you may come rest your weary heart here. Come join my halls and become my warrior. Pass one final test - come find me. If you do, you shall never know hunger or loneliness again.”
I couldn not forget that dream, no matter how many distractions I tried to find. So, I did what I do best - I went out in the world and collected information.
I found various scraps of lore in old books or diaries - some of them I could not take with me, they could only be viewed while under supervision. Others I was able to trade for using the treasures I’ve collected on my adventures. I’ve determined so far that Her lair - and She exists, mind you - has a few main areas, each probably broken into extensive networks:

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The Ruby Pools are how I will find Her, I will abide by the legends and look for Her Scalesworn - it would be good to introduce myself, as I hope to serve Her as one of them.

The Core is how I will understand Her - they say it is like a great ribcage, rising and falling with Her breath and presence, with the feeling of flesh. To walk those halls is to walk with a great deity, and I will not lose this chance.
The Underdark is how I will see Her influence - they say that the splendor of the other areas of the lair are nothing compared to the caverns awash in neon glows and various buildings and dens. I wonder if She will have a den cleared for me already?

The Observatory is how I will study Her and all She gives to the world - I have read that only the best are allowed there, and that science and research abounds with some of the greatest minds the land has ever known.

The Temple is how I will know Her and heal my shattered heart and mindsickness - for She only calls exceptional healers, and cares well for her own.

I have compiled what I’ve been able to find, and I’ll take it with me. I know it must seem insane to you - but I know this is real. I know She is real. Glory be to Bhaal. May you guide my journey, my Matriarch.

A scrap of Tattered Parchment, from Author Unknown.

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