Ashfall (Kymal)

Ashfall is the modern name for the lost city of Kymal. When the star fell and destroyed Kymal a strange phenomena occurred: Kymal left behind a ghostly version of itself. No one knows for sure why it happened. Some scholars believe that the simultaneous destruction of countless magic items within the city created points of power for the city to latch onto. Others believe that the instantaneous death of thousands of people left enough of presence for the city itself to become a ghost or for the ghosts to collectively power the ghostly cities from their memories.

Whatever the reason, there now is a dark shadow city where Kymal used to stand. The ghosts of countless dead still roam the city and it is a hub of undead creatures both from the old city and those who found the eternal darkness of a dead Kymal inviting. The shadow city has also become a large gaping hole in reality to Shadowfell and all the dangers and denizens within. In the first few days of The Year of Perpetual Ash, everyone realized the threat that Kymal posed to the rest of the world if left unchecked. The powerful arcanists on the continent convened for an emergency ritual at the outskirts of Kymal. They proceeded to wall off the city through arcane means and left a single opening in and out.

When the skies cleared a year later, they never did over Kymal. At a distance, it looks like the city is covered in snow. However, many know better as the ash from the fallen star and the destroyed city never stops falling there. Since many were uncomfortable calling the dead city Kymal, its new name was born: Ashfall. A permanent reminder to all of what exactly happened on Judgment Day and the price that was paid.

And for those in the Federation, it is a warning of things to come for all, if the gods are not soon appeased.