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However, with great wealth came its own set of challenges. The lure of the legendary ''Taq al-Fasra'' attracted treasure hunters, mercenaries, and rogue states, each hoping to breach its defenses and lay claim to Sultan Alatah's immense wealth. Stories of adventurers vanishing in their quest to find the Vault, or tales of those who met with strange accidents after supposedly uncovering some clue about its location, became part and parcel of Audonian folklore. It was said that the very essence of the Vault was imbued with a protective aura from Allah, shielding it from unwelcome intruders. | However, with great wealth came its own set of challenges. The lure of the legendary ''Taq al-Fasra'' attracted treasure hunters, mercenaries, and rogue states, each hoping to breach its defenses and lay claim to Sultan Alatah's immense wealth. Stories of adventurers vanishing in their quest to find the Vault, or tales of those who met with strange accidents after supposedly uncovering some clue about its location, became part and parcel of Audonian folklore. It was said that the very essence of the Vault was imbued with a protective aura from Allah, shielding it from unwelcome intruders. | ||
=== 1650-1700: The Hunt for ''Taq al-Fasra'' and the Majlis Era === | |||
The legend of ''Taq al-Fasra'' was not merely confined to whispers within Zaclaria; it resonated across the far reaches of Audonia. As years passed, the allure of the vault grew exponentially, giving rise to a plethora of tales that intermingled fact with fiction. Many adventurers, from famed explorers to desperate fortune-seekers, were drawn to Zaclaria, each harboring dreams of unlocking the vault's secrets. Vercassio de Arceneaux, a celebrated Caphiric Burgoignac archaeologist and adventurer from [[Antilles]], was one of the most renowned figures in the hunt. With his vast knowledge of ancient mechanisms and a deep understanding of Zaclarian culture, he was confident in cracking the enigma of the vault. After years of diligent research, Arceneaux believed he had uncovered a sequence to bypass the puzzle locks. However, upon reaching the supposed second layer, he was trapped in one of the vault's many deceptive mazes, never to be seen again. His detailed journals, found years later, serve as a testament to the vault's intricacies. | |||
== Investments == | == Investments == | ||