—️ LOCATIONCrumbling Farum Azula
City Outside Time · Throne of Placidusax
Crumbling Farum Azula
Crumbling Farum Azula is a massive city suspended in a perpetual sandstorm, outside the normal flow of time, city debris floats in the air, entire ruins rotate slowly around a central vortex. It is the remnant of the pre-Erdtree era, a city that refused integration into the Golden Order and has existed apart from time ever since. At the storm's heart, in a specific nest, Placidusax still sits waiting for his god's return. The Beastmen inhabiting Farum Azula are guardians of this ancient civilization, half-men, half-beasts defending the site. Bernahl (recusant) invades the player there, his presence suggests a connection between resistance to the Golden Order and this outside-Order space. Maliketh resides at Farum Azula, the Shadowbound Beast is the zone's final boss, his presence explained by his function as keeper of Destined Death in a space adjacent to but not fully within the Order. The partial destruction of Farum Azula (its chunks fall on Leyndell creating the Ashen Capital) is linked to the release of Destined Death after Maliketh's defeat.
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CinquedeaShort sword given to high ranking clergymen of Farum Azula. Raises potency of bestial incantations. The design celebrates a beast's five fingers, symbolic of the intelligence once granted upon their kind.
Beastman's Curved SwordCurved sword forged of dull iron wielded by the beastmen of Farum Azula. The blade is heavy but well-balanced. Comparatively easy to wield for the damage it delivers.
Beastman's CleaverCurved greatsword of colossal size forged of dull iron and wielded by the beastmen of Farum Azula. The blade is incredibly heavy, but well-balanced. Comparatively easy to wield for the damage it delivers. It's clear the beastmen possess knowledge beyond human ken.
Old Lord's TalismanExtends the duration of sorceries and incantations. It is said that the ancient royal city of Farum Azula has been slowly crumbling since time immemorial.
Ancient Dragon Smithing StoneSmithing stone made by polishing a golden Gravel Stone. A scale of the Ancient Dragonlord, and hidden treasure of Farum Azula. Strengthens armaments to +25. The Ancient Dragonlord's seat is said to lie beyond time.
Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing StoneAncient dragonrock smithing stone drained of color. A scale of the Ancient Dragonlord, and hidden treasure of Farum Azula. Strengthens special armaments to +10. The Ancient Dragonlord's seat is said to lie beyond time.
Azula Beastman AshesAshen remains in which spirits yet dwell. Use to summon the spirits of two Azula beastmen. Spirits of beastmen from doomed Farum Azula, the slowly crumbling ruins in the skies. These ruins are said to be the remains of a giant mausoleum enshrining an ancient dragon, guarded by chosen beastmen who wield weapons clad in lightning.
Beastman's Jar-ShieldShield fashioned from a tall broken jar carried by the beastmen of Farum Azula. There is a particular knack to wielding it. The beastmen have always fired earthenware jars for the express purpose of making shields. Such are their ways, strange though they are.
