The Black Tower
Location: Abyss / Wormblood / The Festering Swamp
The Black Tower is a dark stain on the landscape of Wormblood, rising up out of the Festering Swamp like a twisted monolith in the midst of all the decay. It’s a place that’d make even the most foolhardy tanar’ri think twice before venturing inside. You see, this tower’s not just any old building—it’s like the Abyss decided to spit out a slice of its own essence and it froze as stone.
Now, the history of this place? Well, that’s a murky tale. Some say it was forged from the raw chaos of the Abyss itself, a testament to the layer’s cruel nature. Others whisper that it’s a fragment of an ancient god’s shattered realm, a remnant of a power long forgotten. The chant’s a bit thin when it comes to Wormblood, see?
But what’s clear is that the Black Tower ain’t just there for looks. It’s like a magnet for the twisted and the curious. They say that inside its shadowed halls you’ll find all manner of horrors and treasures, secrets that might be better left untouched, unless you’re one for forbidden power. If you’re thinking of venturing into the Black Tower, heed this advice: be prepared for the unexpected, ’cause this place is like a puzzle that shifts with every step. It’s a realm of darkness, a bastion of the unknown, and a reflection of something about the nature of the Abyss itself. So, if you’ve got the guts and the recklessness to face whatever lies within, then by all means, go ahead—but remember, the Black Tower doesn’t give up its secrets easily, and you might end up leaving with more questions—and fewer limbs—than you started with.
And when it comes to control, well, that’s another kettle of qlippoth. The Black Tower’s not under any single entity’s thumb. Demons might covet it like a fiendish treasure, but the tower seems to have a mind of its own—a reflection of the Abyss’s whims. Or maybe a shard of a dead power. The chant can’t decide.
So, if you’re thinking of probing the mysteries of the Black Tower, know that you’re delving into a place of shadows and enigmas, and even the tower itself might be laughing at your attempts to unravel its secrets and history.
Source: Jon Winter-Holt. This location is homebrew.