Eternal Shrine of Ancestral Spirits

The Eternal Shrine of Ancestral Spirits is a massive tomb that houses the bodies of all of the rulers of the Shou Empire, dating back thousands of years, to the first emperor of the Shou, Kang. The Eternal Shrine of Ancestral Spirits was commissioned by the son of Kang, Kang II, after his father died, in –1,991. The site was completed a year later, and has been the final resting place of every subsequent ruler of the Shou Empire.
The Eternal Shrine of Ancestral Spirits is directly across from Sheng Long, on the opposite side of the banks of the Chi’i River. The architecture of the building dates back to what is known as ‘Classical Shou’, reflecting trends that were common in the day. Because rulers have been entombed in the site for centuries, it is constantly being enlarged.
Because the emperors who are entombed are buried with a great amount of wealth, there are great riches to be found within the Eternal Shrine of Ancestral Spirits. As a result, it is a prime target for grave robbers and other kinds of undesirables. Stations of Kikuta, the elite guard of the Emperor of the Shou, guard the site, to ward off tomb robbers.