User:Zone Descriptions Project/The Runnyeye Citadel

The Runnyeye Citadel is home to an intensely xenophobic race of gelflings found no where else in all the lands of Dalaya. They often come into conflict with the recently emerged Tarhyl's Crag Vah over territory rights, but otherwise do not interact with other races at all.

The upper sections of the citadel are populated by the diseased outcasts of the race, known as the Unclean. These wretches mine the slime encrusted tunnels for precious metals and gems used for their own inscrutable purposes. Further into the citadel reside the artisans and magical craftsmen of the Runnyeye race, toiling to create...something. As one progresses ever downward the vile scent of slime begins to give way to one of cinnamon and brimstone.

The bottom level of the citadel is heavily guarded by animate statuary and warded against intruders, requiring specially ensorcelled keys to gain entry. The general citizenry live in decadent splendor here, with far more amenities than the disenfranchised Vah outside. Rumors abound that the corrupting influence of the nearby Deepshade caverns is having an increasing effect on the queen of the Runnyeyes, Ghulura.