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    \_|                             Thalos                              |
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      |  Thalos was once the most powerful nation in Realms, a constant |
      |  thorn in the side of Darkness, an ever-vigilant defender of    |
      |  Light. It was not surprising then that, after another victory  |
      |  against Lord Seth's forces, a magical black mist was unleashed |
      |  on the city.  Any who entered the foul mist were dead within   |
      |  minutes, poisoned by the deadly vapors. When the dark cloud    |
      |  lifted, Thalos was left in ruins, its once slavebound lamias   |
      |  now deadly creatures. A beholder was left to rule over the     |
      |  wreckage. None have attempted to rebuild Thalos, for they say  |
      |  it is cursed for all time...                                   |
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