Cathuria

Cathuria, also known as the Land of Hope, is the legendary abode of the gods, the most beautiful corner of the universe. Exact location of this land is unknown; it is believed that Cathuria lies beyond the Basalt Pillars of the West, but Basil Elton found out that beyond the Pillars there is the edge of the world where "the oceans drop down to abysmal nothingness". His grandson Nathaniel was said to have found this land, but was cast out soon thereafter. It is assumed that the gods took Cathuria away.
The legend goes that a secret route, known only to a few, leads through the Basalt Pillars of the West to the portal to Cathuria. If a ship should follow this route there will appear in the air above the cataract a hole in space from which emanates a brilliant white light which will reach forth, seize the ship, and guide it through the portal to Cathuria.
Cathuria was known as the land where all ideals are true. It is said to be even more splendid than Sona-Nyl, filled with music more beautiful than any to be heard in Ennon. It is a land filled with fragrant forests of aloe and sandalwood, green and verdant pastures, and wondrous cities built of marble and porphyry with streets and walls of gold. The River Narg, a sacred grotto-born river of scented water, flows through Cathuria. The Narg, also known as the River of Ages, has magical properties and will transport those who drink from it back to an age of innocence.
Cathuria is not for humankind. According to the legend, the gods removed Cathuria from the world so that people would have something to strive for. Once it was that people might have attained this land and remained there for all time, but now the gods will only allow short visits to the splendid place.
Cathuria is ruled by the king Dorieb, whose people see him as a god.
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