The Valley

An arid place where no life grows. Those in Iquai believe the land beyond the mountains to be cursed and often tell others to "go to the valley" as a mild curse.

Prison
The people of the eastern side of the mountains use The Valley as a prison. They keep 10'x10' cells of iron-bars, with a small well and shelter. These cells are used to house single prisoners. They are kept here for days, weeks, but rarely longer than one month. By the end of the sentence the prisoners are miserable and repentant. This area has very few repeat offenders due to the effectiveness of their prisons.

Ghosts
It is believed by some that the souls of the dead, particularly of those who are seen as 'unworthy' by The Maker, wind up here. Each night, ghosts prowl the desert trying to find people they recognise. They often speak to them kindly or simply stare, but others try to exact revenge if they feel they have been wronged. Some try to persuade the living to stay with them.

Djinni
Wandering the desert there are occasionally djinni- powerful creatures who grant wishes and aid travelers. Often these djinn will make a request of the traveler in exchange for help. The requests vary wildly. Djinn are the subject of many myths and tales in the region, and many who travel to The Valley speak of them as though they are real.

Foxes
Amongst the dunes of the desert are small sandy-coated foxes. They whisper to people, sitting just on the edge of a ridge. The whispers can only be heard clearly if you approach to investigate. It is said that anyone who hears will be compelled to visit the Fox's home, and may become trapped there as a servant until the fox tires of them.