Xin-Grafar

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Xin-Grafar, the City of Golden Death, is the lost underground treasure city of Tar-Baphon, the Whispering Tyrant, located on the Isle of Terror.

History

Originally founded in -2301 AR as the city-state of Kestrillon upon the island formerly known as Inteper Isle, the city was a thriving metropolis and center of magical research protected by the now-destroyed Grafar Citadel. It was dominated by the prosperous Golden Disciples, members of a faction of the Prophecies of Kalistrade known as the Golden Solidarity.

Tar-Baphon conquered it in 861 AR and renamed it Xin-Grafar in the style of ancient Thassilon, then made Xin-Grafar his treasure city and hid his vast wealth there behind a legion of guardians and traps. Later, Tar-Baphon created the Wizard-King's Pit in Xin-Grafar to entrap Aroden, but the god thwarted his trap and destroyed the Whispering Tyrant. The Pit remained open, connecting the once-beautiful island to the Void as it fell into ruin.

Structure

Xin-Grafar is located in a vast underground cavern lit by greenish phosphorescence and surrounded by canals of molten gold. It is built on three tiers encircled by circular walls: the First, Second, and Third Rings. All of the buildings in the First and Second Rings are plated with gold due to recurring floods from the molten canals.

Inhabitants

The Golden Disciples who once lived in the city persist as undead creatures shrouded in gold.

References

Paizo published an adventure titled City of Golden Death which takes place in Xin-Grafar and includes a map of the city.

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