The Maps of Myrist

Deep inside the ominous Feerott Jungle lies the Lost Temple of Cazic-Thule, Lord of Fear. The temple is populated by Cazicite priests and cannibalistic lizard people known as the Tae Ew, and is protected by deadly traps. Rumors of a huge treasure hoard deep within the temple makes this a much sought-after site for adventurers.

No one knows how the pyramids were built out of heavy white marble blocks foreign to the continent. Some believe Cazic-Thule himself transplanted the blocks there as a gift to the resident Alliz Tae Ew.

The jungle is constantly trying to overgrow and overtake the temple. A high wall, covered with moss and the cracks of age, encloses the temple, presenting a formidable obstacle. The temple is further fortified by poisonous plants, clever traps, and the dense jungle foliage which camouflages the temple almost to the point of invisibility.

The Cazicite tribe of lizardmen was founded by patriarch Tool Haslick who channeled the Lord of Fear, Cazic-Thule, and foretold the coming of the great Cazicsitic Plague, which affected victims by turning their insides into ooze. It is believed that Cazic himself inspired Haslick to become the first cannibal of his race. Since other members did not approve, Haslick and his followers fled the colony and settled in the Lost Temple.

When the cannibalistic Tae Ew appeased their deity through worship and by obeying his wish to spread his infamy across Norrath, The Faceless reached down to his loyal followers in appreciation. He granted unto them increased vigor, power, and blood lust – all useful to ensure the destruction of those who would dare enter his sacred temple.

It is thought that as he blessed the Tae Ew, a rift opened up between the Plane of Fear and the primal world, wherein many planar beings flooded into the temple. Some believe that this breaching of the mortal and divine realms represented the fulfillment of Haslick's ancient prophetic vision. Whatever the truth, it is no mistaking that these loyal temple guardians are incredibly lethal despite being displaced from their native domain.