Chardok

Residing deep within the great mountain, Chardok is located in the Burning Wood. It is hidden within an eternal haze of ash, smoke, and dense fog that shrouds the dank evergreen woodland. Chardok is the imperial city of the Sarnak, ruled by the Di'zok family under the Overking Bathezid. Chardok thrives on slave labor and great resources. The mountain in which it rests bears the same name.

Chardok is built into the very core of the mountainside, making its location and architecture unique within all of the ever-growing Sarnak Empire. However, some Chardok homes are nothing more than tunnels and burrows. Construction within the city depends upon the petrified, stone-like wood that lies beyond its well protected gates, although architecture carved directly from the stone dug out of the mountain is not uncommon throughout the Sarnak city.

The royal family of Di'zok has existed for a short time. In honor of their reign, namely Overking Bathezid, the Palace of Di'zok was constructed. This grand pavilion is where the king and the entire royal family reside. Marbles, polished stones, ornate rugs and tapestries collected by the Sarnak armies over the passing years generously adorn this beautiful palace. The pavilion has a private library where a vast expanse of knowledge exists. Known as Bathezid's Archive, the library is a cluttered mess of countless tomes, arcane scrolls, and encyclopedias containing vast amounts of Kunark lore. For the obsessed Bathezid wastes no time keeping things in order when their Iksar enemies continue to rebuild their fearsome legacy with every passing day.

Beneath the city and deep within the mountain is the Chardok mine. This is an expansive system of tunnels and caves where the Sarnak slaves mine minerals and stone needed for their great city. The main water source for the Sarnaks is the Nak`azar's Falls – a large cavern within the city that has an underground waterfall and lake.

Atrebe's Sniveling Children" by Borok, scout of Timorous Deep Day 1

This is the official report of I, Borok, of Timorous Deep! Charged to observe the Di'Zok Sarnak of Chardok for the further defense of the new Sarnak race. In Gorowyn's name go I!

Day 2

I do my best to stay in the shadows as I make my way to Chardok. I will not underestimate their ability to detect me. Though our race is superior to theirs, they will have the advantages of both numbers and home territory. I am not afraid to face one in combat. Let any Di'Zok try to hit me with his weak little arms! But I am not so foolish as to think a full squad of them wouldn't get the best of me. I think of Gorowyn and of our liberation from their repressive regime, and I know my cause is good.

Day 3