Lords of Xulima Kickstarter Update #15, $23,759 and Counting
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At that moment the Lords of Xulima chose to subtly intervene in the conflict. They chose 20 of the most gifted humans and bestowed upon them gifts and wisdom to strengthen their cause. The twenty became powerful and, above all, intelligent, and just when it seemed that the fate of men was sealed, they rose up and led their armies to victory.
The ogres quickly learned to fear them and withdrew. Defeated, the ogre race diminished and those that were left became wild, nomadic creatures who inhabit the remote places of Xulima.
In gratitude, the humans built the Hall of Heroes in the region of Varaskel and erected a statue for each of their deliverers with inscriptions bearing their names and deeds. In times past, people from all regions traveled far to visit the statues and lay flowers and gold coins at the feet of their heroes in thanks for saving the human race.
Unfortunately, the passage of time brought ruin to this amazing place. The dragon Morkaur, who had dwelled in Pernitia, wanted to plunder the Hall of Heroes. He destroyed the place and all those inside; the humans who tried to stop him were no match for his strength. In a twist of fate, he too found his ruin when, in his quest for destruction, the stone arches of mausoleum collapsed on his head.
Thereafter, the Hall of Heroes became a cursed and forgotten place. The desert sands of Pernitia blew from the east, covering a large part of Varaskel. Through it all, the twenty statues still stood, and still do now. According to legend, they guard an incredible treasure, which only those with the strength and wisdom of the twenty will be able to achieve...
