Swamp of the Lich
Long ago, this hundred mile swamp was the home of a powerful undead wizard. He has long since died, slain by adventurers, but his sheer power remains in the swamp. There is no solid ground not covered by at least a solid foot of mud, and the mud is usually between four and ten feet deep - impeding movement tremendously. Thick trees grow everywhere, and vines hang from their branches. Even at noon, only slits of light break through into the swamp - and though magically glowing swamp gas in the air does provide illumination, there is nowhere in the entire area bright enough to see beyond fifty feet or so.
Worst of all are the skeletons. The lich's power occasionally - and randomly - reanimates the bones of the dead, otherwise trapped under the mud. Unwary travelers can quickly find themselves surrounded by three or four or fifty undead, and while individually they rarely pose a threat, the sheer number can overwhelm some... or provide a problem in a duel between two living warriors. It is known that the skeletons are reanimated more often when magic is used in the area, though.
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Started: July 6, 2005