Acheronian Obelisk

**Acheronian Obelisk** are thirteen lorestones scattered over the Isle of Siptah, most are located in or near the Ruins of X'chotl.

* Proclamation #1
* Proclamation #2
* Proclamation #3
* Proclamation #4
* Proclamation #5
* Proclamation #6
* Proclamation #7
* Proclamation #8
* Proclamation #9
* Proclamation #10
* Proclamation #11
* Proclamation #12
* Proclamation #13

## Location

 File:Acheronian Obelisk1.jpg
To the left of the path leading up from the northwestern beach to the entrance of Ruins of X'chotl.

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## Proclamation Text

> *I will proclaim to this land the coming of the great and mighty Xanarus!*
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> *He was gifted with the cunning of the serpent by the Serpent-god.*
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> *He was gifted with the beauty of the bird by the serpent-consort.*
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> *His might is unmatched in the empire.*
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> *He comes, he comes!*
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## Location

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To the left of the doorway before you enter the Ruins of X'chotl from the northwestern beach.

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## Proclamation Text

> *I speak in the voice of Xanarus, lord of lords, Sorcerer of Acheron.*
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> *He claims this land, from the western shore to the eastern shore and all that lies in between.*
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> *He claims the trees, the stones, the flowing water.*
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> *He claims the heart tower, and the vaults.*
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> *He claims the maelstrom.*
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> *None shall deny Xanarus.*
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## Location

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At ground level in the central plaza of the Ruins of X'chotl.

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## Proclamation Text

> *Behold that which Xanarus has created!*
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> *Not even the masons of Python could create such a work.*
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> *See the stone, perfectly fitted.*
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> *See the temple, where Set comes to dwell.*
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> *Regard the foundations - they will stand forever.*
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> *What other builder could claim to stand beside him?*
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> *Xanarus the Wise!*
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## Location

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At the end of a platform in the heights north of the Ruins of X'chotl and east of Altar of the Old Serpent.

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## Proclamation Text

> *Behold X'chotl, City of Xanarus!*
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> *See the men, strong and virile.*
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> *See the women, voluptuous and beautiful.*
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> *All among his people are contented.*
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> *They offer him their daughters. They offer him their sons.*
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> *Set's temple echoes with screams and he is sated.*
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> *Derketo's temple echoes with pleasure and she is sated.*
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> *He is the chosen of the gods , Xanarus the Devoted!*
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## Location

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Next to the entrance into the Volary of the Harpy.

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## Proclamation Text

> *Hear the teachings of Xanarus the Wise!*
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> *In the ancient texts he has discovered the name of our enemy.*
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>  *The serpent-that-walks in the shadows.*
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> *Ancient even when man was an infant,*
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> *They were our slave-masters.*
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> *They can wear the skin of men,*
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> *I tell you, do not trust your neighbor.*
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> *Do not trust the baker or the butcher.*
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>  *Do not trust the smith or the mason.*
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> *Nay, do not even trust your wife.*
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> *The serpent-men can be any or all.*
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> *Trust only in Xanarus the Protector.*
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## Location

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Around the corner to the north of the entrance into the Bastion of the Bat-demons.

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## Proclamation Text

> *Hear the words of our King, Xanarus the Bold:*
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> *Do not heed the rumors of beasts attacking our villages.*
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> *Do not heed the rumors of bird-men who swoop down upon our pastures.*
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> *For I tell you, Xanarus protects! None would dare to challenge his might!*
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> *He is ruler of sky and land! All praise to Xanarus!*
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## Location

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To the right just before you step onto a large platform facing the southern facade of The Tower.

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## Proclamation Text

> *Hear the words of King and God, Xanarus the Mighty:*
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> *His enemies will be destroyed utterly.*
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> *Their ashes will be scattered on the earth.*
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> *Their names will be as dust on the wind.*
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> *Their women will scream-sing as Xanarus takes his pleasure from them.*
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> *Their entrails will be spread across the walls of X'chotl as a warning.*
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> *Their seed will be destroyed such that no offspring will live to remember them.*
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> *Thus has Xanarus spoken, and thus shall it be.*
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## Location

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Atop the structure high over the canal leading from Sanctuary of the Serpent to Tears of Xanarus.

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## Proclamation Text

> *Hear the words of Xanarus the Worthy:*
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> *A hundredweight of gold,*
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> *To the one who opens the tower.*
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> *A single oxen will be paid,*
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> *to those who bring the head of bird-man, wolf-man or demon.*
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> *Any caught trafficking with the creatures,*
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> *Will be given to the Old Serpent.*
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> *If any but most holy Xanarus are caught entering the tower,*
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> *They shall be obliterated.*
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> *Take heed, for this is the Law.*
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## Location

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At the base of a tower south of the Sanctuary of the Serpent.

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## Proclamation Text

> *Good people, hear the words of Xanarus the Protector!*
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> *The following rumors are false:*
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> *The trading fleet from Acheron has not been delayed.*
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> *No colonists have gone missing.*
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> *There are no hidden treasures in the vaults.*
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> *The temple of Set was not defiled by demons.*
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> *Any caught spreading these rumors will be executed!*
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## Location

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In the Ruins of X'chotl at the top of the southern platform structure.

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## Proclamation Text

> *Tremble at the words of Xanarus the Generous!*
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> *Good people, the greed of Acheron knows no bounds,*
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> *What have they done for us?*
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> *Where are their traders and armies to defend us?*
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> *Where are their fleets of good grain?*
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> *And they claim to be due a fifth of all we earn?*
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> *We shall give them a tenth, no more.*
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> *Thus I decree and it shall be so.*
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## Location

 File:Acheronian Obelisk11.jpg
To one side of a platform in the heights north of the Ruins of X'chotl facing south towards the city center.

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## Proclamation Text

> *By the grace of Xanarus, Lord of X'chotl, hear these words.*
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>  *In a dream, our lord was visited by the serpent*
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> *Who was swollen with gluttony.*
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> *Our lord asked, 'What have you swallowed, to grow so large?'*
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> **It is Acheron' the serpent replied. Xanarus wept.**
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> **But why?' He asked the serpent.**
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> **Something greater has risen' The serpent replied.**
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> *Then a bird with radiant plumage flew down and laid a crown upon the brow of Xanarus and he awoke.*
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> *Thus has the oracle spoken, thus is it decreed.*
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> *We no longer swear fealty to Acheron.*
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> *All hail our Sorcerer-King, Lord of all that he surveys, Xanarus the mighty.*
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## Location

 File:Acheronian Obelisk12.jpg
In the corner of a hidden nook set between Gates of X'chotl (North) and Gates of X'chotl (South).

* `TeleportPlayer -298930 48460 -11619` `Map Grid D9/D10`

## Proclamation Text

> *Xanarus, Ruler of the Skies, proclaims:*
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> *Rejoice, for the conjunction of the heavens will soon be upon us!*
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> *The moon and the sun shall align and the land shall be overcome with darkness.*
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> *Do not fear, this is the will of Set.*
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> *In this hour, the tower at the heart of the island will open.*
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> *And the secrets of the Island will be revealed to us!*
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> *All hail Xanarus, Chosen of Heaven!*
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## Location

 File:Acheronian Obelisk13.jpg
At the edge of the northwestern beach at the start of the path leading up to Ruins of X'chotl, just north of the Tears of Xanarus.

* `TeleportPlayer -364056 43090 -19458` `Map Grid B10`

## Proclamation Text

> *Hear the words of Xanarus the Omnipotent!*
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> *The conjunction is nigh!*
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> *Do not fear the darkness, embrace it!*
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> *Today is the day of our triumph!*
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> *Walk into the streets, good people, and raise your arms to the heavens.*
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> *You will hear screams, pay them no heed!*
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> *You will hear cries, it is the will of Set!*
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> *You will see your neighbors being killed by nightmarish forms!*
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> *Do not fear, these are illusions sent to test us!*
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> *Trust in Set!*
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> *Trust in Xanarus!*
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> *The hour of ascendency is at hand!*
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