List of Digs

It's a list of dungeons! Fancier intro text to follow later.

Availability term definitions (not official!):

• Standard - Indicates a dungeon with no particular time limits on availability outside game location.
• Plot - Indicates a dungeon available for repeat runs during a set period after which it becomes unavailable for use.
• One-Time - Indicates a dungeon that is only run once, either by a specific group or by anyone on the game. Whatever the particulars, a character running this dungeon only has one shot at it.

These are approximated/guessed at times so if it's wrong please fix it.

Chapter 1

Introduced in Act 1

Name	Type	Availability	Description
Barfight (Filgaia)	Ruin	Standard	This dungeon is meant to be used to simulate a barfight. It broadly represents trying to escape while everything goes to hell. It is fine-tuned for Filgaia, thematically.
Berry Cave	Ruin	Standard	The Berry Cave is located in Adlehyde, in part of the land succumbing to the desert. Surf Village does its best to keep the cave guarded, after individuals have gone missing inside. Rumors swirl of monsters within -- but opportunities, too, for rare curative berries are said to grow inside. This lures Drifters to it, despite the ban imposed by the local village.
Ruins of Memory	Ruin	Standard	The Ruins of Memory, located in the northern part of Adlehyde, is nestled against some mountains. These ruins are well-explored. The towering structure has been well-explored and emptied. However, pathways lead deeper, if one knows where and how to look. There, one can find relics of the past -- and grave dangers besides.
Leck Mines	Ruin	Standard	The Leck Mines are an abandoned mine shaft. The interior is filled with twisting paths, dangerous rope bridges, and chasms. Part of it is crossed by the Parm Express, a railway that surges through this region. While Lacour considers it off limits, ruins of lost technology and abandoned ore lead more than a few Drifters to brave the mine shafts.
Ruins of Lahan	Ruin	Standard	The town of Lahan was destroyed in a single evening. What actually occurred is unknown to many, other than the fact that this small rural town was completely flattened in a conflagration of fire and steel. The fires have gone out, and the people who once lived here are gone. But the mystery of what happened in this town remains, and the wreckage of destroyed Gears and other military equipment remains littered around the town. An exploration of the town may reveal something useful that has been left behind.
Sult Ruins	Ruin	Standard	The Sult Ruins are an ancient Baskar structure that has long since sunken beneath the ground, leaving only a strange entrance in the shame of an elongated, blue and red painted stone head on the surface. There has been little interest in these ruins until recently, where mysterious forces have begun excavations of the ruins and have broken into previously unknown chambers. The identity of these strange soldiers is as much of a valuable bit of information as any relics which might be found in their depths.
Cucco Invasion	Ruin	Plot	The Cucco, a chicken-like animal imported from Aquvy, seemed so safe and loving. The farmers of the Adelyn Ranchlands complimented them on their plumpness and docile nature. And then, tragedy struck. No one can be sure who caused the great wrong that started this war... but war has come. The skies are filled with the terrible white wings of the coming heard -- and their loud, piercing buckaws. Vengeance is coming.
Lolithia's Tomb	Ruin	Standard	Also known as Lolitha's Coffin, the Tomb is a ruin that has been sealed for many years. Recently reopened during efforts to prepare for Adelhyde's festival, the Tomb sits at the bottom of a large crevice surrounded by a number of cranes and other pieces of excavation equipment. Those who wish to venture into its depths must be prepared for a harrowing journey downwards.
The Saucery Globe	Ruin	Standard	Inspired by the recent shooting star that's descended far beyond the horizons of Filgaia, the Starfall Saloon has returned to the roots of its namesake and introduces its newest and wildest food challenge that will challenge even the staunchest of foodies: THE SAUCERY GLOBE. Interested? Apply as a party and collaboratively take on a meal that will drastically savage Adlehyde's gross domestic product! Fats, sugars, proteins, carbohydrates... rise and become the ultimate food product that not even your wildest dreams can conjure! Not even the Guardians can save you now, Drifter!
Old Petra	Ruin	Standard	Old Petra -- as it is now known to Adelyn locals -- was once a bustling colliery village back in the heyday of the iron rush. But as the veins dried up, rumors of unsavory business and thuggery began to drive people away from the village. Bandits and monsters became a more and more common sight around this desolate village, and eventually, there was no one left to care for it. It simply became one of the many ghost towns that dot the wild frontier. But more recently, rumors have been floating around about a resurgence of life in Old Petra. There are those who have observed people roaming around the town at night. Not a lot of people have bothered to look, as far out as this village is -- and the ring of danger still largely prevents people from wishing to come close. Is there something behind this unseeming village?
Otherworldly Hollow	Ruin	Plot	Once known as the Batical Grotto, this system of caves is situated to the west of Port Timney, carved into the rocky outcroppings of the coast. These caverns are intricate deep; many a person has been lost within the depths, yet for its natural beauty it had been, at one point, something of a tourist attraction to those who could afford such simple luxuries. Now? These caverns are dark and dank and twisted, reaching down to the depths where no light can reach and permeating with a sense of dread that reaches even the most mundane of spiritual senses. Something in this place is not right. Something in this place has been warped. And from the creatures that have come from far and wide around southern Adlehyde to make this place their lair, to the way things grow more anomalous the deeper the caverns go, one thing is clear: something in this hollow is very, very wrong. NOTE: this place has been infested with Malevolence. Those without properly developed spiritual sense cannot see anything denoted as such within the Grotto. Time to get some hands-on training with developing your bad juju sense!
Haunted Manor	Ruin	Standard	The Haunted Manor is old. Records of its appearance go back thousands of years. Stories tell of a great mansion appearing on the edges of towns and villages where it clearly doesn't belong when the sun sets, and disappearing with sunrise. Never twice does it look exactly the same, and anyone still inside when it disappears is never seen again. Their haunted souls, folks warn, still inhabit the manor. If you see it appear near your city, the best thing you can do is not go in, but promises of riches have lured more than one adventurer into its depths! The manor is composed of great halls and rooms which rearrange themselves with each appearance. Like a labyrinth, it's hard to tell for sure where you're going, and sometimes going back on your steps can even result in entering a different room than where you used to be. Its appearance is always far too grand for where it is. Appearing near a city may make it appear as a fortress, while being near a small village would have it as a proper mansion. Its ghostly sheen makes it difficult to spot even in the dead of night, but adventurers always have an eye for those things. It's hard to plan exploring this dungeon. Dedicated adventurers might prepare for years before finally encountering it, and most won't even get that far. Luck and how quickly you can get a party together play a larger factor!
The Battle of Adlehyde	Labyrinth	One-Shot	The Metal Demons have invaded Adelhyde's crown city! Chaos and panic rule the day, and Metal Demon troops and the Adelhyde army clash amidst the burning buildings and ruins that have been left by the fighting. Amidst this chaos are thousands of citizens still trapped by the fighting - as well as a number of Drifters who were caught inside when the battle started.
Rujm el-Hiri	Ruin	Standard	The megalithic monument called 'Rujm el-Hiri' is a Ruin of much fascination and interest to Drifters, particularly those who wish to decipher the secrets of the past. It rests at the height of a knife-edge mountain range and presents a rather steep challenge to the inexperienced. Known to the Baskar locals as the "Singing Ruins" for reasons soon to become obvious, the monument appears to house hundreds of tombs from ages past. What secrets lie within this enigmatic Ruin?
Temple of Rejection	Labyrinth	Standard	The Temple of Rejection is a remarkably well-preserved ruin from an unknown era just off the coast of Eastern Ignas. Nearest to Gounon, the temple was - and is - a destination for many of the human residents of the small winery town, who often offer apple wine up to the temple's entrance once a year in honor of the founder of their town, a man known as "Johnny Appleseed." The temple is a beautiful architectural marvel of days gone by, a naturalist achievement of form and function. Yellow and tan stone construct the massive temple, looking almost sacred as it builds up towards a tall tower at its center. The interior, in contrast, is a cool shade of blue throughout, almost icy in its design, with long winding halls and perfectly preserved pathways of designs strikingly reminiscent, yet different, from the Elw temples of old, making one wonder just where it might have come from and just how it has managed to be so well-preserved through the ages... Though it is still frequented by sightseers, currently much fewer people delve deeper -- very recently, rumors have begun to spread that something has happened inside the temple -- something that has changed the place irrevocably. As if the place has come alive. As if the place is now filled with all too hostile, all too frightening intent... Which, really, just makes it the perfect spot for Drifters. Right? BGM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFpvWupIyr0
Lacour Coliseum	Ruin	Plot	This dungeon represents an Exhibition Team Fighting match at the Lacour Tournament of Arms: Presented by Blastemol!® Teams of 3-6 can enter. The organizers are extremely vague about what you can win by entering...
The Tournament Globe	Ruin	Plot	Lovingly crafted by the chefs of the Starfall Saloon, the Tournament Globe is a special edition of the Saucery Globe eating contest, inspired by the Lacour Tournament of Arms! It may not be as immediately dangerous as arena combat, but this ghastly gastronomic gauntlet presents its own, intense challenges. Available at the Starfall Saloon's Lacour Pop-Up Restaurant for a limited time only. Sponsored by the Sparrowfeathers and Jay's Curatives and Curios. The Starfall Saloon will not be held responsible for injuries sustained in the process of consuming the Tournament Globe. All rights reserved.
The Guardian Temple	Labyrinth	One-Shot	The Guardian Temple rests in the far west of Adlehyde, not so far from the Great Aveh Desert and the town of Milama. The Temple had been buried under the sands for ages, but like many things, the arrival of the Sorcery Globe affected it. The sands have been parted, showing an ancient structure of stone that still stands after countless years. However, it seems that Drifters were not the only ones to have found this remote temple...
The Battle Front	Ruin	One-Shot	The war has come to Milama. The incursion of Kislevi forces, backed by the Golem Sado, have broken through Aveh's forces. Now, Aveh forces -- with some Gebler support -- are fighting Kislevi forces, who are intermingled with the Metal Demon forces still in the area. As they surge, they block the way back east, leaving a flight to the west as the best chance for escape. The battle is threaded through countless canyons and between outcroppings of rock, along with trenches and fortifications hastily dug by soldiers on each side.

Introduced in Act 2

Name	Type	Availability	Description
Krosse Kave	Ruin	Standard	The Krosse Cave has long been a target for Adventurers and Drifters residing in the Kingdom of Krosse. However, a recent expedition opened up a new, unexplored wing in the Cave, with secrets yet to be found.
Great Aveh Desert	Ruin	Standard	The Great Aveh Desert was the site of a major battle of the Day of Collapse - some say the final battle, in which Diabolos itself was struck down. Aveh and Kislev have been fighting over the desert and its secrets for years, but a small party willing to brave the dangers of the desert may be able to sneak in and claim some of its bounty for themselves...
November City Plant	Labyrinth	Standard	Plants are the source of life for cities in the Badlands - ancient modules capable of spontaneously generating power, water, and even food. Given their obviously advanced nature, Plants can be a source of amazing technology.... but given how important they are to the cities they power, they are highly protected.
Serpent's Coils	Ruin	Standard	The Serpent's Coils are buried in the sands of the Gunsmoke Desert. While built around a hill, the sand has covered the entrance entirely. The depths of these ruins, as a result, have not been fully explored -- and are notoriously hard to find.
Doomed to Obscurity	Ruin	Standard	The evocatively-named Doomed to Obscurity is a massive stone complex located deep in the Badlands desert. The shifting sands have partially buried it, but local legend says that at one point, it was a shrine to the Earth Guardian, Grudiev. Though it's been picked over by Drifters, rumors persist of treasures still buried within. Other rumors claim that Doomed to Obscurity has become the site of one of the largest sandworm colonies in recent memory.
Cage Tower	Ruin	Standard	Rising from a mesa deep in the desert, Cage Tower is a massive edifice that allegedly gets its name from the cage-like structure of metal girders poking out from its damaged stonework. Reportedly, it dates back to the height of the Metal Demon War, and it's rumored to contain both ancient technology and terrible danger. Inside, it's a mixture of stone, industrial steel, and strange crystalline technology.
Colisea Arcadia	Ruin	Standard	The Colisea Arcadia is an ancient ruin nestled at the edge of the forests of Krosse. It is a huge, ramshackle structure on a flattened plateau, which has sunken into the ground. The entrances can be found in the rock, and require crawling down into access hatches on what used to be the roof of the place. The inside is a labyrinthine place.
Abandoned Frontier Town	Labyrinth	Standard	The Badlands are dotted with small towns which are based around local mineral strikes, open pasture areas, or other valuable resources which can be exploited by a relatively small amount of people. Such towns tend to dry up and blow away on the wind once the strike is exhausted, or local conditions begin to degrade. This town, however, is not one of those towns. It has dropped out of contact with the outside world, and no one is certain why. It's up to the Drifters to discover why.
Mountain Palace	Labyrinth	Standard	Located in the northwest of the Kingdom of Krosse, the Mountain Palace was the holdfast of an unknown ancient civilization dating back to before the Day of Collapse. While the ruin is abandoned, many Drifters have risked - and lost - their lives in search of treasures thought to lie buried deep within.
Nortune Sewers	Labyrinth	Standard	The sewers beneath Nortune are dank, filthy, and oppressively dark. Few go down there if they have any choice in the matter, and rumors persist of strange creatures dwelling within. Most of the tunnels are canals of sewage, bracketed on either end by perilous walkways, but side-rooms connect the levels and house auxiliary pipes.
Gob's Hideout	Ruin	Standard	There's nothing an organized group of outlaws like more than abandoned property. This particular manor, located south of Boot Hill, is as ideal as they come out in the Badlands. The aging wooden mansion endures the erosion of the elements admirably, proving a stable location in which bandits and ne'er-do-wells of all types like to go in order to rest up and appraise their ill-gotten gains. The location itself is named for one infamous bunch of Gobs that brought Boot Hill to its knees, as opposed to the name of whatever family once owned this property. There's always bound to be some decent bounty or haul of loot holed up here, as the metaphorical game of cops and robbers never quite seems to come to an end in these parts.
The Black Market	Ruin	Standard
Stone Forest	Ruin	Standard
Gourmet Quest Blackmoon	Ruin	Standard
Eerie Farmhouse	Ruin	Standard
Akbar's Discount Dungeon	Ruin	Standard
Wayside Wellspring	Ruin	Plot
Ghost Ship EX	Labyrinth	Plot
Haunted Library	Ruin	Standard
Spirit Quest	Labyrinth	Standard
Chase Sequence	Labyrinth	One-Shot
Abandoned Hangar	Labyrinth	One-Shot
Field Expedition	Ruin	Plot
Seven Sages	Labyrinth	Plot
The Sword-Saint Sanctuary	Ruin	One-Shot
The Decaying Labyrinth	Labyrinth	One-Shot	The Decaying Labyrinth is a place of decay. A stone ruin built into the base of a cliff, people have avoided the canyons around it for generations; the Labyrinth poisons the land around it, blighting plants and killing animals - even people who are foolish enough to try and live nearby. Only recently has anyone ventured into the blighted zone deeply enough to find the hidden ruin. Whispered amongst certain kinds of Diggers working for the Baskar is the rumour that a Statue might be found there... which turned out to be true, before the Statue of Duras Drum was sealed away.
Hadal Temple	Labyrinth	Plot
Winter Wonderland	Ruin	Standard
Baskar Sacred Grounds	Labyrinth	Plot
Ordeal of the Nahual	Labyrinth	One-Shot
Ruins of Garmia Tower	Labyrinth	Standard
Ash Hare	Labyrinth	Standard
Titan's Roost	Labyrinth	One-Shot
Hope Springs	Ruin	One-Shot
Fortune Gear	Labyrinth	Plot
Krosse Military Checkpoint	Labyrinth	Plot
Lost July	Labyrinth	Standard
Krosse Catacombs	Labyrinth	One-Shot
The Pit	Ruin	One-Shot
The Pleasing Garden	Abyss	Plot	The Pleasing Garden is an Elw Ruin hidden high in the mountains south of Lost July. Accessible only through a tunnel located underneath the destroyed city, this ruin is a true rarity: an Elw ruin with somewhat operational Elw technology. It consists of numerous floating platforms built high in the sky, floating independently. Some of these have buildings of ancient stone constructed upon them, and the namesake of the place is clear in the various plants that grow in still well-manicured plazas. The way between the platforms is through glowing orange teleporter tiles.

Introduced in Act 3

Name	Type	Availability	Description
Big Trouble in Little Meribia	Ruin	One-Shot	After the sudden transfer of a large number of people to Lunar, many have found themselves deposited in the middle of the port city of Meribia... on market day. Individuals appear in flashes of light, holographc Elw runes briefly floating in the air about them. This draws a lot of undue attention -- and it's time to make your escape from the guards chasing after you!
First Battle of Glaivend Basin	Ruin	One-Shot	After the sudden transfer of a large number of people to Lunar, many have found themselves deposited in the middle of Glaivend Basin. A massive battle was being fought between the forces of the Kingdom of Hyland and the Rolance Empire. It seems that Rolance's forces have fallen, though, and this has led to a route. Individuals appear in flashes of light, holographc Elw runes briefly floating in the air about them. Both panicked, fleeing Rolance soldiers and vengeful Hyland soldiers have noticed -- and escape is paramount.
Aifread's Hunting Ground	Labyrinth	Standard	Aifread's Hunting Ground is a remote wilderness area in northwestern Rolance. It is an area filled with dangerous beasts, located far from the more civilized, safer regions near Pendrago and Lastonbell. The monsters here are legendary and dangerous. Prized hunts are common, and hunters from all over Glenwood and Meribus will risk their fortunes and their lives to find the biggest game here. It is also said that the pirate Aifread hid his treasure here, but that may be just a rumor.
Weylish Ruins	Ruin	Standard	The Weylish Ruins are located deep within Aifread's Hunting Grounds. The ruins are little more than a battered, windswept pavement with a few shattered pillars above ground. However, a large stairwell leads down to ruins from the Asgard Era. Strange, magic-powered seals make it difficult to explore -- not to mention the creatures that hide within, including a few particularly frightful Hellions.
Mystic Ruins	Ruin	Standard	The Mystic Ruins are an ancient legend spoken of in the Magic City of Vane - supposedly a sanctuary for one of the most powerful mages to have ever lived on Lunar, thought lost after the fall of the city and the near-destruction of the Magic Guild. Now, rumours abound that the entrance has been found, with millennia-old secrets waiting to be discovered.
Sluice Forest	Ruin	Standard	The Sluice Forest is a lake created centuried ago following the fall of the Magic City of Vane. The island's fall broke into an underground aquifer, which flooded a nearby forest. Vane has held back the flooding via the construction of a series of sluice gates, but these still need to be worked and repaired every so often for fear they will fail. That said, centuries of low-level magical effect fields make this a messed-up place.
The Bandit Butte	Labyrinth	Standard	The Bandit Butte is the most lawless place on the Meribian continent; bandits and highwaymen have taken up residence here, far from the reach of Althena's Guard, who often offer bounties to would-be adventurers in the hopes of cleaning out the butte once and for all.
Tintagel Ruins	Labyrinth	Standard	Lost to history, the Tintagel were once a dragon-worshipping cult long thought to be completely wiped out. These ruins are what remain -- a dedication to the obscure practice of dragonism, these ancient pathways are still largely intact despite their age, the muted rust red and browns of stone architecture winding through many multi-level chambers caked with forgotten dirt, dust and moss... and riddled with deadly traps to protect ancient secrets long buried. Like it was some kind of ruin, or something. Crazy.
Meribia Sewers	Ruin	Standard	The sewers beneath Meribia were laid down in the city's infancy, and have been in operation for well over a thousand years. Given their age, it's no wonder that they've become a haven for all sorts of strange beasts, and rumors persist that they also serve as a hideout for criminal organizations. While they're competently-designed and in good repair, they're still dark, dank, and full of unpleasant surprises.
Flooded Cavern	Labyrinth	Standard	This cave network was revealed when part of a rock face in a river canyon was eroded by rising waters, both exposing a cave in the rock face and flooding that cave as the river lapped in. The caverns seem quite extensive - and some of them seem to have been carved by the hands of man, despite no record of a city or fort ever being here. In fact, rumour has it that whatever is in here is so old, history has simply forgotten it. To top it all off, the cave is reputed to be home to a Cave Dragon, a monster said to pull humans into the deep waters and devour their flesh. What secrets might these caverns hide... and what treasures lost to time might have been raised by the floodwaters?
Azado Quarry	Ruin	Standard	This quarry has provided much of the stone for Azado's attempt at a new, massive shrine. Due to the disproportionate presence of Althena's Guard troops, however, rumors have swirled around the quarry's activities, with common suggestions including worker riots, hauntings, and archaeological finds. Strict information control from Althena's Chosen has made it hard to sift the truth from the lies. (Note: Dig assumes the party is *not* part of Althena's Guard.)
Trial Cave of Vane	Labyrinth	Standard	Like nearly everything about Vane, the Trial Cave outside of the city has fallen into disrepair. Where once trainees -- and the fact that it was the only path from Lunar to the skybound city -- kept it mostly clear of monsters, now it has become a breeding ground for monsters. Unlike many things in the area near Vane, though, the Trial Cave has hardly been picked clean of its riches... Step on the Spring of Transmission and have fun! Remember, not everyone deserves to be part of the Magic Guild of Vane!
Gaferis Ruins	Ruin	Standard	Lost underground amidst the fields of Pearloats Pastures, Gaferis Ruins was at one point a crypt used to preserve the soldiers and heroes who fought and died bravely in the many wars that have been inflicted on, or inflicted by, the Rolance Empire. A shrine to the fallen no more, Gaferis has been long forgotten, the earth-and-rust-colored stonework of this place is crumbling and decayed in many places, its former glory lost to the wages of time. Now a home to insectoid Hellions, lost dead, and angry, territorial Troll Hellions, there are still many treasures and forgotten secrets to be mined from these ruins -- for those willing to risk the dangers.
The Nameless Spire	Labyrinth	Plot	Situated somewhere on the fringes of Rolance, hidden in Biroclef Ridge, the Nameless Spire is a mystery even to Rolance's citizenry. Only recently rediscovered, this place is abound with rumors, with many saying this place hails from a time before the mighty Rolance Empire even existed -- possibly, during the wars that led to its foundation. Rumors are all they are, however, as every claim has been unsubstantiated -- many who have tried to investigate the Spire have never returned, and those who have claim the place is haunted, that the entirety of the tower is alive. Which would be foolish. Right? One need only approach it, however, to see the truth. The tower's structure changes, day to day, both exterior and interior, and the layout is never quite the same. But more importantly -- this spire is suffused with Malevolence, whispers haunting the halls of this place, a strange feeling of obsession carrying through every inch of it. The interior of the Spire is a tribute to the beauty of pre-Rolance architecture, Baroque in its stylings, and largely decorated in reds and golds as if to befit a nobleman, with an almost unhealthy amount of paintings and artwork found in this place amidst the spectral Hellions that dwell within it. Yet this place holds no adherence to the common rules or logics of the outside world -- and what is up is down here, what is down is up, rooms may be slanted in strange angles, and many times you may find yourself walking on the walls as easily as you would be the ceilings. And all the while, SOMETHING haunts this place, whispered words filling the air as you traverse it: "where is she?!" "get her out of here!" "I'll kill her!" "she ruined me!" and many more flit past one's ear every now and then -- a strange, singular obsession that seems to dominate this place. But why? And who is the object of their fixation? (OOC: As noted above, physics and gravity and things like 'logic' do not apply here: you may pose walking on the floor in one room to walking on the ceiling in another, or any other similarly strange, MC Escher-ish happenings as a flavor thing if you'd like. Have fun with it!)
Mount Zulan	Ruin	Standard	Mount Zulan is one of the tallest mountains in the Zulan Massif, and supplied the town of Zulan with a variety of rare herbs. Recently, though, an unnatural winter has gripped the mountain and its environs, inflicting no end of misery on the population of Zulan. Rumor has it that a single, mighty beast is behind the change in the weather, and driving it off might provide the villagers with relief. This is no easy task. Mount Zulan is full of treacherous rock faces, dark caves, and dangerous wildlife. The unending winter has only made things worse.
Uzda Il-jam ~ Proving Ground	Labyrinth	Plot	This place does not exist. There is no map that indicates this island should be here. No history books that once mention its existence, let alone these pristine yet ancient ruins that seem to dominate this verdant land. One even gets the distinct impression that they would not even be able to find it unless it wanted to be found. And yet, here it is. Uzda Il-jam, a ruin in name only, for how well-preserved it seems to be. A certain sense of pervasive serenity fills this place, a tranquility that seems to resonate at a spiritual level. This structure is ancient, its style not one that can easily be dated by any of even the most learned scholars of Lunar's storied history, a fact that just makes it all the more unusual -- like a building out of place, and out of time. An anomaly. It seems to blend almost perfectly into the nature that surrounds it, as if it were a part of it; stonework flows in almost unnatural smooth, rounded designs, and tree roots and other greenery weave in and out of stone walls here and there, as if they were support for the structure itself. Soft blue light runs through the entirety of the architecture of this place, ebbing with every faint pulse that seems to add to the soothing quality of the ruins. And yet, for however peaceful this place is, there are many things unusual and inexplicable about it: the fact that this structure seems far larger on the inside than it could possibly be judging by its exterior; that, unlike with many ancient ruins, the defense systems seem to mostly be incidental to warding out intruders and opportunists; that the challenges of Uzda Il-jam seem to hold greater purpose -- as if the place was meant specifically to -test-, as if the entire area served the challenges of its chambers, and not the other way around. A fact only exacerbated by how there seems to be much, much more to these ruins than even this large structure would suggest... (OOC NOTE: To those who can sense it, Uzda Il-jam and the island itself seem to rest over an Earthpulse.) (OOC NOTE 2: Any challenge cards marked 'Crucible' require group splits ICly. How you split up your group is entirely up to you, but it is a necessary part of the IC mechanics of the cards.) BGM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dse2ya1-iVM
Linaweyul, the First Ordeal	Abyss	Standard	Linaweyul, the First Ordeal of Uzda Il-jam. What is most striking about this place is how otherworldly it all seems; after stepping through the shining door within Uzda Il-jam's depths, one is transported into what seems almost like another world entirely: surrounded by a soft haze of bright, golden-white, giant yellow crystals float through the endless indistinct void around you like shimmering islands in a sea of shining nothingness. Currents of gold run upwards through the air like vertical streams pulsing lifeblood through this strange system. At the very heart of it though, where you stand, is a long road made of that same yellow crystal, smoothed down into a traversable path with only a singular, linear destination. It is a long, ascending path -- so long the end is not even in sight from its beginning, and one might wonder if it simply goes on for eternity. But though it might be a straight path, it is not one without hurdles: interspersed throughout this crystalline road, one will find a series of shining, white-yellow barriers blocking their way, each carved with a strange and esoteric symbol. Upon touching the barrier, they and anyone near them are transported in a rush of light somewhere else -- to a challenge, a detour in the road with no branches, that must be overcome before the barrier blocking one's path opens up the way further into Linaweyul. Only by succeeding at this strange place's stranger tests can one make it further inward along their path. And if such strange wonders lie along the path, what, then, awaits at the end of it...? (OOC NOTE 1: Linaweyul is a singular path with barriers that transport you to other locations to take a challenge. This applies to all of Linaweyul's challenge cards, including its entries and its finals. If you succeed at the challenge, the barrier fades and you proceed further until another barrier blocks your path. If you fail, you are transported back, unharmed (save for lingering conditions), and must touch the barrier again to be transported to another, randomized challenge. Only by successfully completing a challenge card does a barrier open and allow further progress!) (OOC NOTE 2: To those who understand the Ancient Tongue, 'Linaweyul' means 'cowardice'.) BGM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wZNrE7HNCo
The Artificer's Workshop	Ruin	Standard	In the wetlands of eastern Meribus sits a tiny workshop, long abandoned after the disappearance of its last caretaker. Rumour has it that it once belonged to the storied Artificer of Moor Anys, and within the workshop are the fruits of the Artificer's labours. It's hardly a large place, but ancient protections remain in place. Otherwise it'd be robbed blind by now.
Forbidden Canyon	Labyrinth	Standard	Nestled deep into the mountainous peninsula south of Meribia is this deep, treacherous cleft in the rocks. Rumour has it that some incredibly enticing treasure waits for the brave at the end of the Canyon. However, nobody knows what it is, for the Canyon is populated by filthily powerful monsters capable of wiping out even the mightiest of adventurers with the greatest of ease. What manner of discovery might lie in wait?
Emrys Mire	Labyrinth	Standard	Located far to the east of Lastonbell, most who travel in the direction of Emrys Mire do their best to avoid the place and the corruption that seethes within -- the fungus-laden Mire is known be cursed. Resonant travelers will surely recognize these phenomena as the work of Malevolence. According to tales of the place, once this swamp -- long before it was a swamp -- was home to a powerful mad wizard referred to only as 'the Wyllt' in tales, but whatever ultimately became of the wizard and his demesne is at best uncertain: the stories conflict on whether he was slain by a mighty hero or died attempting a great but evil magic. It's the legends of the evil wizard's treasure naturally that serves as an attraction to two audiences most of all: the foolish and the bold. But the swamp conceals far more than it ever stubbornly yields, and every year that passes, more history is consumed by the mire.
Escape from Lastonbell	Labyrinth	One-Shot	The siege of Lastonbell broke with the sudden destruction of part of the city's wall. The result is a surprise attack on a city that had not been prepared for it. Hyland soldiers swarm into the city of Lastonbell, seizing key points and fighting a Rolance garrison that is collapsing under its own weight, as the command structure is taken down by soldiers that rush into the breach.
Felkirk Ruins	Labyrinth	Plot	Just a year ago, this small church town in the countryside of Rolance was abandoned when heavy rains washed out the village's farmland beyond hope of salvage, leaving behind only a few dilapidated buildings and an old stone church of Althena. Recently, however, odd occurrences have been happening in the area - huge surges of light, bizarre phenomena haunting the countryside, buildings physically moving, buildings there one second and gone the next, that sort of thing. Those few unlucky souls brave enough to explore it have variously not come home or returned on the brink of madness, unable to distinguish between what is real and what horrors live on in their memories - or worse. Even approaching the ruins is enough to fill the soul and heart with the first tuggings of lunacy. What could have happened here, and what secrets do the ruins hold?
Mount Manfred	Ruin	Plot	Mount Manfred is the second-highest peak in the Zulan Massif, a desolate, windswept place where only the mad and desperate go. Even the hardiest Zulan foragers refuse to go there, fearing it to be cursed--and those sensitive to Malevolence can easily tell why. The entire mountain has been engulfed in a Malevolent Domain, and while its focus lies in some sort of structure atop the peak, its effects can be felt for miles around. The only way to reach the structure, whatever it is, is to cross treacherous mountain paths strewn with the remains of abandoned settlements. A seemingly-eternal winter has blanketed everything in ice and snow, and the chill wind rivals the harshest winters on Mount Zulan. The air is thick with Malevolence, and its emotional tenor is cold, tense, and anxious.
Burwich Village	Ruin	Standard	Nestled high in the Goddodin Hinterlands, Burwich Village is an enigma. It receives more rain than Goddodin, but it also gets visitors very rarely. In fact, the Drifters who found their way there from a map in the Weylish Ruins find a peaceful hamlet that is untouched by war. It is a lovely place to relax -- and grateful for the help with day-to-day errands -- but something lurks under the surface. NOTE: This Dig assumes you are spending a day or more in Burwich Village; it will, at times, imply a passage of time and takes longer (ICly) than most Digs.
The Intercession of Saints	Ruin	One-Shot	Plot dungeon for "The Intercession of Saints."
The Feral Menagerie	Labyrinth	Standard	Located in the dense southern forests of the Glenwood, the Feral Menagerie was once part of a compound of laboratories and military holdings known as Withertallow Keep. The Menagerie was dedicated to the research of various plants and animal species, in the hopes of understanding how forces both malevolent and natural could influence their development. It has been years since the Menagerie has attracted the attention of adventurers, but rumors of monsters and mysterious machines roaming the aged facility have disturbed nearby villages. Worse, rumors abound that the Menagerie is not alone-- that a dark presence has fallen over all of what was once Withertallow Keep. It's said that the creatures of the Menagerie have taken up dominion of their former prison. Now, it is you, adventurers, who will be the lab rats. But there is a chance that some of their experiments might yet be reclaimed, and there is sure to be knowledge on topics both botanical and bestial held within-- and the unique nature of these creatures is sure to produce some very interesting material for study..
Common Sense ~ Castle Pendrago	Ruin	One-Shot	A race to reach the Trial Knight within Pendrago Castle before they can enact whatever they have planned against the young Emperor of Rolance! A dig for the scene, Common Sense. Will be leading directly into Leviathan on Saturday! BGM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiSeoX_4nzU
Clair de Lune ~ West Nota	Ruin	Standard	A beautiful moonlit garden that only unfurls its vines at the setting of the sun, when the horizon is tinged with the beauty of dusk. Within, all kinds of wonders can be found - to those perceptive enough to be able to sense the resonant guideposts leading to the centre of this blessed Domain. But beware, for rumours are abound that this place is connected to la Fille du Temps, the notorious Phantom Thief. Some have even said that it is possible to earn some of her treasure here... what mysteries and enchanting beauties await within?
The Soul-Alchemy Laboratory	Labyrinth	Standard	One of the primary subjects of study at Withertallow Keep was that of the soul. Scholars at the Soul-Alchemy Laboratory worked fervently to understand the why and how of Seraphim and Man alike. Their ultimate goal is lost to time, but their experiments remain... Though now hideously twisted with the turning of the aeons. Or maybe they've always been that way? The knowledge to be gained here is esoteric indeed- spells and artifacts of old magic dedicated to the manipulation of the elements and the infusion of greater powers into inferior shells. Of course, there was also a lot of conventional alchemy going on as well, and anyone interested in learning a few new recipes could do worse than to come here. Just be careful, soul-alchemy is a dangerous business even when practiced properly-- years of neglect have left the test subjects and raw materials rather... volatile.
Sinner's Cellar	Ruin	Standard	The Copper Rapier Inn, situated on a swampy road between Meribia and Old Vane, was a tavern of the most ill repute imaginable. Althena's Guard shut it down once and for all following the Goddess' ban of alcohol, and burnt it to the ground. The people of Lunar bid it good riddance, though a select few admitted - grudgingly - that the beer in its final years was one heck of a guilty pleasure. While the tavern-slash-blight-upon-Lunar is long gone, those who have scavenged about the area have reported finding a cellar underneath its ruins. Those who return all agree on this: the cellar is unreasonably large, nonsensically mazelike, rapidly falling apart, and has a dreadful, Malevolent air that makes one feel resigned to one's misery. What riches yet remain stowed away by its previous owners may not be worth the risk, but an opportunity is an opportunity. (Hey, there might even be some of that beer left!)
Castle Rabenstein	Labyrinth	Plot	Castle Rabenstein sits at the very top of Mount Manfred, and is the epicenter of the Malevolent Domain engulfing the mountain. Constructed by some unknown party in years past, it has since turned into the largest upwelling of Malevolence on the continent of Meribus. Currently, the castle serves as the lair of three powerful Hellions, and their minions--ghostly, automaton, and otherwise--patrol its labyrinthine halls. The rooms and corridors inside seem to connect in arbitrary ways, often disregarding basic contraints of space. While it lacks the raw emotional resonance of the surrounding terrain, it is still a Malevolent Domain, and the traumas of its masters have taken on strange and frightening forms within its walls. Exercise caution.
Darkwater Cove	Ruin	One-Shot	Darkwater Cove is a small cavern, located on Meribus. The Cove is a home for pirates, including unscrupulous ones who have been engaged in kidnapping. Alisha, Ragnell, Thessaly, Garan, and Ethius have followed the trail here...
Azado Burning	Ruin	One-Shot	Mysterious Hellions, all of the fire elemental sort, have attacked the city of Azado. A firestorm rages amidst the city, putting all of those who live here at risk. Those either caught in Azado or coming to its rescue have a grim task: finding the ones they can save, and evacuating them to the sewers. Please note that this Dig should be followed almost immediately by 'The Flooded Ruins.'
The Clockwork Observatory	Labyrinth	Standard	Once, the astronomers of Withertallow Keep were some of the most well-versed on the face of Lunar. Now, their ancient workshops have been turned to the study of dark and ill-portuned stars. The Clockwork Observatory is at once a place dedicated to the study of the order of the celestial bodies as well as a workshop purpose-built to produce and maintain the machines at work all throughout the rest of Withertallow Keep. The mechanical monstrosities, enormous clockwork assemblies and the instruments they all power are as much of a threat as any of the foul spirits now inhabiting the place, but if you have need for records of what dwells in the sky or esoteric machinery that you can't find anywhere else, this is the place to look. But beware, a Malevolent intelligence has turned the observatory's mechanisms toward maintaining an order far more unnatural even than the endlessly ticking clockwork. Who can say anything of what the Withertallow Astronomers witnessed in their day-- or of what horrors may have followed them back from beyond the distant stars?