Sunday, March 5, 2023

Legend of the Pig-Faced Orc

Of all the mighty cities of yesteryear, Ulyaabus was the greatest. 

Her marble towers reached into the clouds and heavenly gardens floated between her spires. The citizens of Ulyaabus lived in utmost luxury, as all their wants were seen to by the learned sorcerers who dwelt among them. Many serfs farmed the lands outside their walls, and many paupers would travel to the city, hoping to be taken into the house of a great lord or lady.

The City That Was - Tim Hildebrandt

Indeed, the wonders of magic performed there were unmatched in all the ancient world, and never will be again, for the magicians of Ulyaabus had untold epochs to learn and perfect their craft. You see, the people of Ulyaabus—at least those dwelling in the marble spires—did not age. Nor did they fall sick in the winter, have any pains or any troubles of the body at all.