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|Type=Ruined Deep Road Town | |Type=Ruined Deep Road Town | ||
|Location=[[ | |Location=[[Murzkar Mountains]], Deep Road (80 miles from Kar-Thal) | ||
|Realm=[[Terasil]] | |Realm=[[Terasil]] | ||
|Region=[[Sanctuary Vale]] | |Region=[[Sanctuary Vale]] | ||
|Subregion= | |Subregion=Murzkar Mountains | ||
|Controlled by=Sealed (monitored by Deepwatch) | |Controlled by=Sealed (monitored by Deepwatch) | ||
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|Cultural Significance=Among Deep Road travelers, Kharum-Zhal remains a cautionary tale, but some believe the site holds unresolved histories or forces that should be confronted. | |Cultural Significance=Among Deep Road travelers, Kharum-Zhal remains a cautionary tale, but some believe the site holds unresolved histories or forces that should be confronted. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:58, 17 May 2026
| Kharum-Zhal | |
|---|---|
| Image |  |
| Type | Ruined Deep Road Town |
| Location | Murzkar Mountains, Deep Road (80 miles from Kar-Thal) |
| Realm | Terasil |
| Region | Sanctuary Vale |
| Subregion | Murzkar Mountains |
| Controlled by | Sealed (monitored by Deepwatch) |
| Significance | Collapsed Deep Road settlement; site of unexplained structural catastrophe |
Introduction
Kharum-Zhal is a sealed and abandoned settlement located along the Deep Road between Kar-Thal and Tel-Tarin, approximately 80 miles from the eastern terminus. Once a functioning rest and trade station, it was lost to an unexplained tunnel collapse.
Geography
The ruin lies in a wide-cut chamber carved into red-veined basalt strata, with collapsed arches and fractured pylons leading into destabilized corridors. The surrounding tunnelwork is warped, partially fused, and in places appears melted. Access is blocked by reinforced seal-plates and a locked barrier gate.
History
Originally founded by the Duranthi as a mining town, Kharum-Zhal grew into the largest waystation between Kar-Thal and Tel-Tarin during the early Deep Road expansions. Its sudden collapse devastated the settlement. No official recovery efforts were ever undertaken.
Threats and Dangers
The region surrounding Kharum-Zhal is considered unstable.