Kur

Kur is an a nightmare dimension that lies adjacent to Oreville II that serves as a space for the Decay to run rampant.

Origins
While the exact origins of Kur are unknown, one Outlander Folktale states that a mad king had followed urges of “faceless voices” and constructed a rift to a “land of endless paradise.” The king vanished for years, only to return with riches and a promise of a new life in paradise. Those that followed the promise of paradise were soon trapped in a decaying hellscape. Those that lusted for greed became twisted into grim caricatures of themselves (the punished); those that lusted for power became transfigured and transformed and conscripted into a dark army (the enlightened).

Geography
The landscape of Kur is divided into multiple sub-biomes and areas.

The Wastes:
Barren lands of charred rock, flowing lava, and Punished patrols that scout for new prospects and prey. Full of riches and lava seas, this area lies various strange fortresses (like the Darkstone Keep) infested harbor creatures that serve the Decay. This was the first area discovered, and the most explored areas.

Valley of Souls:
A vast open field of thick dark sand, supposedly cursed by the souls of those who fell victim to the Whispers. This place is filled with bones of ancient behemoth creatures of unknown origin, and are patrolled frequently by creatures that serve the Decay.

The Fire Pits:
A Hotbed of volcanic activity, constantly filled with thick ash and unpredictability. Thick basalt pillars and lava pools are commonplace, harboring odd silicone-based bacterium.

The Crimson Forest
A place full of red fungal foliage, with drooping vines and a red fungal "grass." Without the proper precautions, it is easy to become lost in this sea of red. Patrols of Punished are more frequent, as many make their encampments here. They live off the land, clashing the extremely dangerous Boar that are attracted to the fungi in the forest. Caution is advised before entering this place.

The Anomaly:
Pieces of fungal forest twisted by an unknown force. The blood-red color of the fungal trees are instead an unsettling cyan hue. This place is rampant with the Dark Ones, whom were not known to exist in this dimension. Unfortunately, little is known about this area due to the Scouts that enter this area rarely come back with their sanity intact. Even the Punished try to stay away from the unsettling forest. Entrance to this biome is highly discouraged.

Inhabitants

 * The Punished (or Pig-Men)
 * The Enlightened (the undead)
 * Lulageists (odd floating squids)
 * Magma Striders (docile creatures that love the heat)
 * Flame Wraiths (floating orbs of fire, thought to be dark experiments)