"Sarkoris Lost"

Note · 55 gp · Weight 2

Absalom, published by the Forae Logos Archaeological Society "...the middle of the plateau that forms Central Sarkoris was the location of the region's capital — the city of Iz, the country's metallurgical 'heart.' The rich mineral deposits of these lands had been known to the Kellids since ancient times, and over the long centuries, plenty of mines and workshops had sprung up here, and their output flowed into Iz. From here, traders led their heavily loaded caravans to other parts of Sarkoris and beyond. Many a wonder crafted by the Kellids over the years of their capital's prosperity disappeared without a trace with the demonic invasion and Iz's destruction. Local artisans were most skillful in their trade, which can be seen through the few surviving works of weapon smithing, jewelry making, and metal casting arts. And while silver headdresses with ornate temple rings and lightweight sabers with hilts bearing their owners' initials can still be found in museums and private collections, other handcrafted examples of Iz's legacy are lost forever. Specifically, we, of course, only know of architectural landmarks of both secular and sacred variety through scarce descriptions. Meanwhile, local stonecutters were recognized throughout all Sarkoris, as many palaces, temples and monuments decorating other cities were made by the hands of artisans from Iz..."