The Barrowberg of Fadech

Those wizards who had buried Myrne gathered those who had survived and led them over the high roads to the south, far from their ruined city. They reached Monai Canyon, at the edge of the Rock Sea, and using more of their earth magic, they carved houses, palaces, and markets from the cliff walls. In place of streets were ladders, stairs, and hoists taking people up and down. They named this place Fadech.

There was dissent, however. Many people remembered how their homes and families were destroyed by undead, and then swallowed up into the earth. They blamed the wizards for their loss. The Society of the Sealed Gate was formed in secret, with its aim to end the practice of wizardry. Some say this society still exists today.

Meanwhile, Fadech was prosperous. Thanks to the high roads, they were still able to travel across the continent and found much in common with the dwarves to the far north. The metals and gemstones from the dwarves found their way into the tools and décor of their culture. They continued to use magic to assist with their lifestyles, but this time in a more subdued way.

Still, the Society of the Sealed Gate worked against the wizards, in ways large and small. There were uprisings, assassinations, and conspiracies, but each that was crushed only led to a more draconian and authoritative appearance, and more joined the Society to oppose them.

Eventually, the Society targeted a dam that had been created for the Monai River. It stopped the seasonal floods but also created a reservoir of water for drinking and irrigation. The gates of the dam were magical, and responded to the will of the wizards. Seeing their control of water as a symbol for their control of life, the Society destroyed the floodgates to send a message to the wizards.

Their message was even louder than they expected. The magic of the gates reversed itself when they were damaged, so that rather than restraining the water it forced the entire manmade lake into the canyon. Mud and floodwaters rushed toward the city. The wizards held it back long enough for many to flee the city, but once their magic failed they were destroyed, and their secrets were buried with them.