Farnah Jackal

In the western Farnah Desert, a massive stone statue squats in the sands. Its edges worn with time and wind, the nearly 70-foot-tall structure appears, at first glance, to be an enormous crouching cat. Its head, however, clearly resembles a jackal's more than a cat's, with overlarge ears standing straight up. Its tail also displays the shaggy shape of a jackal's rather than a slender cat's tail.
Known as the Farnah Jackal, this statue's origins remain a mystery, but many legends spring from its imposing bulk. The most common rumor states that anyone who sleeps in the shadow of the Farnah Jackal runs the risk of transforming into a lycanthropic jackal-man. Another claims that the statue is hollow, and that the right ritual opens the way to a hidden treasure chamber full of gold and jewels. Some believe that in past wars, the Farnah Jackal animated and stalked the desert, crushing enemies beneath its stony paws. On clear days, travelers can see the Farnah Jackal from up to 4 miles away, making it a useful landmark by which to navigate.
It is nearly identical in shape and size to the ruin of Hasaanah, more than 400 miles distant, though much better preserved.
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