Nightguard Catacombs

The Nightguard Catacombs were a system of burial catacombs dug underneath the northern side of what was then Trynser City during the First Empire of Trynser, and expanded since then. They were (mostly) located under what later became the Temples Ward. The catacombs were originally a quarry for tuff stone, a soft stone which was a valuable building material in the old city. The quarry dated from before the foundation of the Empire. The catacombs were the principal burying place for the common people in the early days. Some distinguished families had impressive chambers made for themselves.
The Temple of the Guardian of Eternal Night was built over the main entrance to the catacombs. As of the 18th century, far fewer people were interred in the crowded catacombs. There was little room to easily expand. However room was made in previously occupied niches by placing the bones of the ancient dead in impressive ossuaries located in chambers within the catacombs.
Category:Nightguard Borough
Category:Temples Ward
Category:Death in Trynser City