Tombs of Atuan

The Tombs of Atuan are an underground set of tunnels and labyrinths, all occupied by the High Priestesses, who are there to serve the Nameless Ones. Above the tombs is the island of Atuan, located in the Kargad lands. It is said that people are taken to the tombs, usually prisoners, sent to be sacrificed to the Nameless Ones for a slow death. It is said that each priestess is a reincarnation of the first, and are therefore taken into the tombs for a lifetime of servitude at a young age. Tenar is the only priestess who is allowed to roam the labyrinth above. Because the tombs are below Kargish lands, there are no wizards present because of the Kargish belief that wizardry is impermissible.