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Tombs of Urias Orian

History

This was the burial grounds for thousands of followers of Sith Lord Urias Orian beneath the frozen stone of Inos Moon 42. The necropolis area is a moderate Dark Side site. Formerly nickel and gemstone mines in black basalt, the relatively unproductive area was abandoned to mining in favor of better mines found on Sepros. Urias Orian later determined the site to be ideal for his idea of a Sith Necropolis. The dark stone, harsh conditions and bleak environment served his nefarious purposes perfectly.

First truly consummated by ritual Sith burial and sacrifice around 5,050 BBY, the Tombs served as burial grounds for Urias Orians' followers- and internment for his hapless enemies. While some of Orian's Sith and Darksider brethren were entombed here in sacred honor, ancient scrolls deciphered by Trevarus Caerick indicate that his enemies were often "interned" here against their wills. Usually they were entombed alive and after being experimented upon in ghastly Sith Magic rituals. The elder scrolls also hint at forbidden lore relating to the preservation of life hidden somewhere within the echoing dark halls. Urias Orian was obsessed with the idea of immortality, and many of his underlings were 'volunteered' for experimentation for the sake of the Sith Empire and Lord Orian's curiosity.

Appearance

The insides of the Tombs are reached through a series of carved rock caves. Although the outside of the tunnels are icy cliffs, the insides are somewhat warmer and protected from the extremes of cold on Inos Moon 42. The tunnels were hollowed out and carved to create an underground necropolis of some size. The tunnels are hewn of ominous black stone. It is possible they may contain gem crystals within some of the veins according to old sources, but this is not yet known for certain. The Tombs are laid out in a network of crisscrossing tunnels with larger cathedral-like chambers interspersed throughout. Inside, they are dry from the low humidity and laced with the dust of ages and beings long past.

Hazards

Various hazards await foolish explorers, ranging from Korriban Zombies, Sith Undead, vicious traps, cave-ins, and long-lived monstrosities. It is also rumored to be inhabited by Dark Side spirits of some of Lord Orian's Sith followers. A few truly insane Dark Side hermits hide within the frozen crags near the surface.

Dark Side Site

The large number of dead Daksider bodies here, along with the horrible Sith rites performed in antiquity and the terrible lingering deaths of Lord Orian's enemies left a black stain on the Force in this place. As a moderate Dark Side site, it can sometimes create illusions in the visitor's minds, much like the infamous Dagobah Dark Side Cave. Unlike the Cave, the Tombs consists of some miles of tunnels and chambers over a much larger area. As well, it exhibits the typical Dark Side Site characteristics, such as a cold chill, eerie noises, darting shadows, and feelings of dread. Lightsider type powers are diminished in ability, and Dark Side powers are somewhat easier to tap. Dark Jedi sometimes travel to such places to deepen their connection to the Dark Side of the Force.

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 ==Tombs of Urias Orian==
 [[image:tombvalley.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Valley of Tombs]]
 ===History===
-This was the burial grounds for thousands of followers of [[Sith Lord]] [[Urias Orian]] beneath the frozen stone of Inos Moon 42. The necropolis area is a moderate Dark Side site. Formerly nickel and gemstone mines in black basalt, the area was abandoned to mining in favor of better mines found on [[Sepros]].
+This was the burial grounds for thousands of followers of [[Sith Lord]] [[Urias Orian]] beneath the frozen stone of [[Inos Moon 42]]. The necropolis area is a moderate Dark Side site. Formerly nickel and gemstone mines in black basalt, the relatively unproductive area was abandoned to mining in favor of better mines found on [[Sepros]]. Urias Orian later determined the site to be ideal for his idea of a Sith Necropolis. The dark stone, harsh conditions and bleak environment served his nefarious purposes perfectly.
-First created around 5,000 BBY, the Tombs served as burial grounds for Urias orians' followers- and enemies. While some of his Sith and Darksider brethren were entombed here in honor, ancient scrolls deciphered by [[Trevarus Caerick]] indicate that his enemies were also often "buried" here against their wills, usually alive and after being experimented upon. The scrolls hint at lore relating to the preservation of life hidden somewhere within the dark halls.
+First truly consummated by ritual Sith burial and sacrifice around 5,050 BBY, the Tombs served as burial grounds for Urias Orians' followers- and internment for his hapless enemies. While some of Orian's Sith and Darksider brethren were entombed here in sacred honor, ancient scrolls deciphered by [[Trevarus Caerick]] indicate that his enemies were often "interned" here against their wills. Usually they were entombed alive and after being experimented upon in ghastly [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Sith_magic Sith Magic] rituals. The elder scrolls also hint at forbidden lore relating to the preservation of life hidden somewhere within the echoing dark halls. Urias Orian was obsessed with the idea of immortality, and many of his underlings were 'volunteered' for experimentation for the sake of the [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Sith_Empire Sith Empire] and Lord Orian's curiosity.
 ===Appearance===
-The insides of the Tombs are reached through a series of carved rock caves. Although the outside of the tunnels are icy cliffs, the insides are somewhat warmer and protected from the extremes of cold on [[Inos Moon 42]].  The tunnels were hollowed out and carved to create an underground necropolis of some size. The tunnels are hewn of ominous black stone. It is possible they may contain gem crystals within some of the veines according to old sources, but this is not yet known. The Tombs are laid out in a network of crisscrossing tunnels with larger cathedral-like chambers interspersed throughout.
+The insides of the Tombs are reached through a series of carved rock caves. Although the outside of the tunnels are icy cliffs, the insides are somewhat warmer and protected from the extremes of cold on [[Inos Moon 42]].  The tunnels were hollowed out and carved to create an underground necropolis of some size. The tunnels are hewn of ominous black stone. It is possible they may contain gem crystals within some of the veins according to old sources, but this is not yet known for certain. The Tombs are laid out in a network of crisscrossing tunnels with larger cathedral-like chambers interspersed throughout. Inside, they are dry from the low humidity and laced with the dust of ages and beings long past.
-Inside, they are dry from the low humidity and laced with the dust of ages and beings long past.
 [[image:tombsoforian.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Underground Entrance to the Tombs]]
+===Hazards===
+Various hazards await foolish explorers, ranging from [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Korriban_zombie Korriban Zombies], [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Sith_undead Sith Undead], vicious traps, cave-ins, and long-lived monstrosities. It is also rumored to be inhabited by Dark Side spirits of some of Lord Orian's [[Sith]] followers. A few truly insane Dark Side hermits hide within the frozen crags near the surface.
-===Hazards===
-Various hazards await foolish explorers, ranging from [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Korriban_zombie Korriban Zombies], [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Sith_undead Sith Undead], vicious traps, cave-ins, and long-lived monstrosities. It is also rumored to be inhabited by Dark Side spirits of some of Lord Orian's [[Sith]] followers.
 ===Dark Side Site===