Zuhls (Dark Dwur) (updated 2004/01/22)

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Zuhl

Zuhls are what remains of the Dwur who were trapped in the Underhalls of the Dwurdelf of Zirakzigil during the Battle of the Thousandfold Curses. While most Dwur fled the collapse of the Dwurdelf gates, some were trapped in the mountain city deeps with hordes of undead. These clans fled into the deepest mines of the mountain Underhalls, hoping that they would lose their pursuers in the passageways and be safe underneath miles of rock. Many escaped in this way, but the deeps changed them forever. Necromantic energies spilled from above and strange gases from the earth's core drifted upward. They also discovered that Wyrms had already tunneled into the core, driven to the deep, dark places either by Baal Wyrm-hunters or the whispering call of the Kaeden.

Hundreds of years dwelling in the light-less and often water-filled bowels of the Zirakzigil have twisted the forsaken Dwur into a dark, cruel race bent on destruction and revenge. The Zuhls bear scant resemblance to what they once were, retaining their Dwur-like stature but sprouting loathsome vestiges of their undeath. Their faces have become twisted into hideous mockeries of the sacred guardian Gargoyles of the Dwur. Some have adapted to their semi-aquatic life by gaining aquatic appendages such as tentacles or fish-like fins.

Naturally, Zuhls have an intense loathing for the Dwur who abandoned them to their dark fate. Unlike Dwur, who dwell in mountain peaks, Zuhl now prefer to dwell deep underground in abyssal halls. For years, the Zuhls have been training the Goblyns to fight with skill and organization, and to worship the Serpentmother. The Zuhls currently control the Underhalls of the "Dwurdelf of Zirakzigil" miles beneath the city of Aegis, struggling daily against the Dwur living above.

Zorlims (Zuhl Priests) (updated 2004/01/21)

The priests of the Zuhl people are called Zorlims. They have forsaken the worship of Xohm, the Earthmother, to worship the dark gods of the deeps, such as the Serpentmother, Kraken and Kaeden. Zorlims are greatly feared for their ability to control the minds of their foes, creating thralls who obey their every command. They have also been known to summon Kaeden to bless their allies and devour their foes. Such magic is not without its price, and the Zorlims are taking their race even deeper into darkness.

The Dwur have traditionally worshiped Xoden, the Allfather, and his bride Xohm, the Earthmother. Deep in the bowels of the earth, a new cult sprung up and flourished, falsely worshiping the Earthmother as the Serpentmother, Hypsiglena. Over many years the priests, who called themselves Zorlims, converted all those living in the deeps to worship of the Serpentmother. The forsaken Dwur now called themselves Zuhls, chosen of Hypsiglena.

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