'Ygiroth

Ruined city on the northern slopes of Mount Lerion, above the valley of Mynanthra. It was built by the tribe known as the 'Ygirothians.
== History ==
One day, long lost in the mists of time, the dreaded Thing in the Yellow Mask came to these folk and gave them the knowledge to make spears, eat meat, and ride the brutal kyresh. In exchange it made these people build the city of 'Ygiroth to honor it.
When other men came to the Skai Valley they took an instant dislike to their primitive neighbors. Finally, King Pnil of Ulthar marshaled the combined forces of the Skai Valley and marched against 'Ygiroth. Previously, those few adventurers who had ventured toward 'Ygiroth and returned sane had spoken of strange storms which came out of clear skies, and sentient whirlwinds which tore men's bodies and souls. The army of the Skai Valley encountered no such opposition.
When the army reached 'Ygiroth, the 'Ygirothians and their kyresh hurled open the gates of their city and rushed toward the mass of armed men that awaited them. However, they did not charge into battle, but rather fled in terror from something within the city, flinging themselves upon the spears of their enemies. All the men of 'Ygiroth perished on that day. When they all lay dead at the feet of the army of the Skai Valley, not one of the victors would enter the city for fear of facing whatever had made all the savages rush to their own deaths.
Today, 'Ygiroth still stands. The city is surprisingly well preserved. While many of the buildings bear the marks of time and show cracks in their stone walls which lean precariously, few have actually collapsed. On a high ledge at the rear of the city stands the infamous Temple of 'Ygiroth.
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