The Gateway Of The Dead

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Gateway Of The Dead

Somewhere on an island in Meranthe, there stands an old Torii gate. It looks old and poorly maintained, but despite what some might call poor maintenance, it still stands.

It is a path meant for the dead, a convergence point to the spirit realm, and an artifact of Mortyl. Watchful crows linger over the island, watching the steps of everyone treading on it.

Obvious danger rests on the isle because of it, should one be careless in their steps. Walking through the gate itself will lead one through a black, swirling vortex. An almost guaranteed death sentence to anyone without a guide.

Ever since the invasion of the perfect demon Indras, the island has been overcome with a sheen of rot and corrupted plant life, left behind by the sage of rot. A few ruined walls and stones from a tower litter the ground, half sunken into the earth even now.

Rumors

Touching the gate itself is said to bring harm and death to an individual, and all contact with it should be avoided.

 

There exist 4 gatekeepers. Of those, Salem, the oldest daughter of Mortyl, and Christophore, a mortal magi turned spirit, can sometimes be seen conversing with overly curious mortals.

While exploring appears to be permitted, trying to build or otherwise on the island appears to only bring ruin from large crows.

A peaceful end to one's life can be requested from the gatekeeper.