The once-peaceful undersea city of Atla faced one of its darkest hours in a meticulously orchestrated attack by the sinister Coven of the Pearl. This malevolent group, comprised of former Eldar councilors turned Sea Hags, executed a devious plan that cleverly exploited both external invasions and internal corruption. The assault's roots lay in a seemingly minor skirmish at the city gates, where Triton warriors, including the respected Asarion, clashed with Sahuagin raiders. Unbeknownst to the defenders, this battle was part of a larger, malevolent strategy. During the fray, Asarion and several other warriors were covertly infected by Illithid tadpoles. These insidious parasites began their grim transformation process, turning the valiant protectors into monstrous Illithid spawns.
Simultaneous to the infection, the Coven of The Pearl, harnessing their formidable sea-casting abilities, coordinated with the Illithid spawn lurking within the city. Their malevolent influence rapidly spread, turning the once-tranquil streets of Atla into a nightmarish landscape of terror and confusion. The infected warriors, now puppets of the Illithid's will, started to attack their fellow Atlans, spreading chaos and fear throughout the city. The transformation of Asarion, a figure well-known and respected in Atla, marked a pivotal moment in the assault. His ceremorphosis into an Illithid, witnessed by none other than Castiel Ularen and Nualia Laren, served as a harrowing signal of the impending doom. This event catalyzed a cascade of terror as more infected individuals succumbed to the Illithid influence.
As the city's defenders grappled with this internal threat, the Coven seized the opportunity to strike. The protective barriers and defenses of Atla, already weakened by the internal chaos, faltered under the Coven's relentless magical assault. The once impregnable city was now vulnerable, its inhabitants exposed to the horrors unleashed by the Coven and their monstrous allies. The brazen assault on Atla by the Coven of The Pearl, in conjunction with the Illithid spawn, marked a tragic chapter in the city's history. Memory of this dark day will forever haunt the survivors, shaping the city's resolve to rebuild and fortify itself against future threats.