The Towering Still

Type: Area
Zone: The Azim Steppe
(Othard)

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The winds of the Steppe break upon these towering cliffs, which extend across the western edge of the region. In truth, the Azim Steppe extends far beyond this mountain range, through few outsiders have journeyed beyond and laid eyes on the lands, much less met the tribes which call them home.

— In-game description

The Towering Still is an area in The Azim Steppe, Othard (region).

Landmarks

The Uyagir Caves

The former home of the Uyagir is said to have been created by the winds of the Steppe, which bored holes into the rock and formed the cave system. At present, a race of oliphant-like beings named Matanga have claimed them as their abode.

The Hundred-and-one Revelations

As the Uyagir themselves tell it, they live within the cave to make amends for the sins of their forebears, who in their hubris strove to subjugate all creation. As punishment, the gods unleashed a plague of enormous beetles upon them. That their children might never forget, their ancestors moved into the cave, and upon its walls painted murals telling of their misdeeds.

Qerel Iloh

The nature of the tragedy which befell the Qerel is unclear, but some claim that their settlement was destroyed by a group of exiles who declared themselves the Chaghan. Regardless of its veracity, the tale serves as an example of the harsh fates which may befall any given Xaela tribe.

Dhoro Iloh

None know for certain why the Dhoro abandoned this settlement, for the tribe continues to make every effort to avoid outside contact. In recent times, however, the plateau has shown signs of unusual activity...