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Tsorthan Grove

Article written by Wrenn Silverleaf & Uziel


The Tsorthan Grove was the magical grove that surrounded and protected the Tower of High Sorcery at Losarcum. The grove was long considered the greatest of its kind, and was originally constructed by Yalashim the Mind-reaver, the master enchanter of his age. The enchanter designed the grove to turn the passions of those entering against them.

The grove was a mass of black cypress trees, the ground was rocky sand, and no living creature dwelt there. Anyone entering would gradually slow to a halt, hypnotized by the swaying branches, until they were overwhelmed by whichever emotion was forthright in their mind. When the emotion turned against the intruder, they would usually break down sobbing until they lost consciousness. At this point the Black Robes would either kill the intruder if they were dangerous, or leave them outside the grove otherwise. If the mages of the tower ever wanted someone to safely pass through the grove, they cast the Song of Day's Clarity upon them.

The enchantment of Tsorthan was first broken when Lord Cathan MarSevrin broke through the grove using a magical seed. The tower soon fell as did the grove but it is said that some of the enchantment still effects those who visit the ruins of the Tower of Losarcum.

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