Location Tear of the Clouds

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Far to the southeast of Taloba lies an ancient temple ruin predating even the City of Bones itself. Its creators remain unknown, only adding to its mysterious allure and legend. Sitting high up between the summits of two mountains, the ruins are not a place easily stumbled upon. The mountains themselves are often obscured in thick clouds from which the temple gets its name. It's said to be the source of some of Falyndar's major rivers. This location is approximately 400 miles southeast of Taloba. The Mountain: The Twins are not mountains easily traversed. The slopes are incredibly steep, the foliage thick, weather unpredictable, and wildlife all but tame. Even the most experienced hikers will find scaling the mountains challenging, taking a minimum of one and a half days just to reach either summit. Visibility may be affected when heavy clouds cloak the Twins, and rain is common. During Monsoon season, the climb is all but impossible for inexperienced hikers. The Temple: Nestled between The Twins lies a set of ancient ruins known as Tear of the Cloud. Believed to have originally been a place of worship for Makutsi, it has now become a place of serenity and meditation to any searching for self. Decorating the ancient stone walls, especially around the entrances, glyphs can be observed. Inside the structure, light penetrates through missing stones and holes in the stone structure, cascading light patched around those who enter. In its center lies a natural well replenished by the water source beneath the earth. The small temple city ruins are divided by the river flowing from the mountain summits which spill toward the Faleyk Gulf. Because of its challenging climb and harmonious nature, some Myrian clans have made it an essential step from child to full fledged warrior. They say those who do make it to the Tear of the Clouds during their Coming of Age Trials, meditate, and pray in its temples, find an inner peace and have an easier time working toward their full potential. Legend: Since its abandonment, the Tear of the Clouds has become all but reclaimed by the wildlife. It is said Caiyha herself looks after the temple, using it as a sanctuary for her creations. There are claims the temple is protected from some of the strongest assaults with djed by shielding barriers and glyphs. While it's extremely rare to see ravenous creatures within its vicinity, some of the most ferocious animals have been known to patrol around the Twins. Encountering Ethereal Jaguars is especially common. Some of Caiyha's closest followers in Falyndar feel drawn to the location by the Goddess herself. Warriors of all walks of life may find themselves experiencing mind and body connections after the journey. Created by Empyrean