Kryx'lyre Caverns
Tucked away hidden in the Sodiuar Lake southeast of Kinsarmar, the Kryx'lyre Caverns were first discovered by Rufus, the silversmith from Kinsarmar in Artificium, in the year 410 AD. An entryway to the caverns was blasted open with the help of Abraxan, the Explorer. Home to a colony of scarab beetles and crystalline spiders, the iridescent crystal tunnels and mines are a splendor to walk through, though none really know what power lies within.
Led by Sevaech, the Scarab General, the scarabs of the caverns are at war with the Amoran Ants.
History
Rufus, the silversmith of Kinsarmar, stumbled upon what would later become the entrance to the Kryx'lyre Caverns in the year 410 AD. While gathering crystals, he heard a loud series of clicking sounds coming from within the very walls of a cavern near Sodiuar Lake. A group of explorers, including Risca Arivan, Ikitae Da'Saison, Drachius Intrinsia, and Kildare and Yandra Vian'Cirith, met with Abraxan, a known explosives expert and famed adventurer himself, to see if he would be able to blast a hole through the wall and allow them safe passage to the other side.
Notable Denizens
- Sevaech, the Scarab General - Towering over the normal scarabs of the cavern, this giant-looking scarab can only be a mighty leader. His horned head bears two great jagged mandibles and large bulbous eyes that scan the area for enemies. His hard carapace armour is of a crimson red and covers his entire body, even extending over his four claw-like arms. Large transparent wings flicker upon his back, though one could doubt they would be able to lift his mighty frame. He wields a crystal scimitar in each of his hands, which only adds to the supreme power this scarab already carries. Sevaech, the Scarab General exudes an aura of overwhelming power. It weighs about 250 pounds.
- Z'raika, Queen of the Scarabs - Though not as large as the warrior scarabs, this queen scarab still inspires much fear. Her silvery mandibles and sharp looking claws click and look as if they could slice through anything with much ease. Her entire body is encased in hard carapace armour, while large, flickering wings adorn her back, occasionally creating a soft buzzing sound. Embedded in the centre of her beetle-like head is a large oval-shaped sapphire, which reflects the light, a sure sign of the royal line. Z'raika, Queen of the Scarabs exudes an aura of overwhelming power. It weighs about 200 pounds.
- Vishran, the Scarab Emissary - This scarab walks upright, reaching just below the average tanari's shoulders. His rounded head has two bulbous eyes just below two small horns. A large antenna grows on each side of the head, surrounding the small horns. The amber coloured eyes carefully look around the area, taking in the surroundings. A hard midnight blue carapace covers his body in a protective embrace, while two transparent wings rest along his back. Its mandibles are slightly smaller than most scarabs and large claws adorn his four arms. Vishran, the Scarab Emissary is quite powerful. It weighs about 156 pounds.
- Sor'scha, the Crystal Spider Queen - The Queen's massive translucent body has been created from fire quartz crystal, and radiates warmth from its inner fire. Her large crystal abdomen pulses with life, while her eight crystalline legs strain to hold her heavy body upwards. Crystalline mandibles line her mouth and click as they open and close. Though she must weigh a ton, she moves with surprising grace and fluidity, her beautiful crystalline body would be a prize to any gem collector. Sor'scha, the Crystal Spider Queen has an air of extreme strength. It weighs about 281 pounds.
- Yswlyan, the linguist - A young female dwarf.
Flora and Fauna
- a winged scarab - This winged beetle stands about knee-high while crawling, though when it stands it reaches just below the average tanari's shoulders. Its horned head bears two antennae and two large bulbous eyes which scan the room for any sign of crystals to mine. Its body is covered with hard carapace armour, midnight blue in colour, while two sets of transparent wings flicker rapidly on its back, though mainly kept beneath its carapace. Its large, deadly looking mandibles click and chitter while long claws adorn its four arms. A winged scarab seems strong and confident. It weighs about 125 pounds. It is loyal to Sevaech, the Scarab General. The scarabs in the Kryx'lyre Caverns are under the protection of the city of Kinsarmar. Kinsarmarian guards, if on patrol, will attack anyone who harms them.
- a winged scarab warrior - Larger than the average scarab, this scarab warrior has a horned head that bears two sharp mandibles and two large bulbous eyes that scan the area for enemies. Its hard carapace armour is of a deep, emerald green and covers its entire body, even extending over his four claw-like arms. Large transparent wings flicker upon its back, emitting a quiet buzzing sound. It wields a golden spear in its hand, which only adds to the fierceness this scarab already carries. A winged scarab warrior is not one to be trifled with. It weighs about 156 pounds. It is loyal to Sevaech, the Scarab General.
- a crystal spider - Created from translucent fire quartz crystal with a reflective surface. A crystal spider seems strong and confident. It weighs about 84 pounds. It is loyal to Sor'scha, the Crystal Spider Queen.
Quests and Activities
- Feeding the Spider Queen - Sor'scha likes to dine upon the ant pupas from the Amoran Anthill.