Within a
crowded and rundown alley on the edge of the Old
Quarter lies a series of stone caverns that have
been used by worshippers of the earth. Parts of the
caverns are roughly carved into recesses or alcoves
and another part of the cavern is made of worked
stone with intricate paintings of stonelike creatures
and colorful murals of glittering gemstones. No
gems have been ever found, however a few years
ago, beggars scavenging the caves found several gold
and silver coins. The find set off wild excavation
efforts by locals, almost causing a riot that had to
be quelled by the templars who promptly closed
the area off again.
Vagrants and other miscreants sometimes use the
caves to hide out from authorities or to escape
Athas’ brutal heat. Even the Veiled Alliance was
recently rumored to have used this area as a
meeting point. Local templars have sealed the
entrance to prevent entry several times, but
occasionally the seals are broken and the caverns
must be cleared again.