Lugar Oscuro
Found at the very center of Las Noches, at the uttermost depths of the massive complex built solely for the purpose of containing Dios and deterring those would seek to free him, either out of loyalty for their god-king, or out of greed, for the chance of absorbing the primal hollow’s powers.
It is a light forsaken place, utterly devoid of even the slightest sliver of light. An ancient circular temple made of stone, seemingly immune to the passage of time as it is as pristine as the day it was cut and used to construct the shrine, that would double as a tomb. Encircling the shrine were several pillars, which bore cuts and signs of aging, setting them apart from the everlasting stone floor that supported it.
In the center of this memorial, lie the remains of Dios, a lifeless, unmoving figure, standing in the center of a runic circle that was used to seal his powers and put his very life on stasis for all time. The figure still wears its regal darkened armor, draped on top of sinister looking robes that hang still upon its frame. It stands straight, his hands outstretched, as if in a welcome embrace towards those he deem as his children, and thus his rightful property and servants. In front of the seemingly dead figure is a sword, its rune inscribed blade halfway fused with the circle which surrounded it and its master. Its guard sported a gothic draconic design, and its handle was a flawless shaft of metal, with a similar design at its hilt as to its guard.
Pasaje
Surrounding Lugar Oscuro is a complex of walls that reach out towards the very ceiling of the underground dome, creating a labyrinth as confusing as it is lengthy. There are several entrances that are stretched out equally throughout the outermost wall of the labyrinth, however, there is only one exit, and not all entrances lead to that exit, just as not all paths lead to the desired location. The passageways snake around each other randomly, made of stone that is insanely durable, and each may take hours to trek through, and even them one is not assured that they will reach the exit of the maze. Making the task of crossing even more difficult is the stark absence of light, effectively creating a maze that uses the very darkness as a means to ensnare and suffocate those who would seek to approach the tomb of the hollow that once reigned over Hueco Mundo with tyranny.
Sol
Connecting the desolate underground complex to the world above are eight staircases that originate from the basement found inside the main tower of Las Noches, and encircles the walls of the labyrinth before terminating in front of one of maze’s entrances. It is the last source of light from the outside world, and beyond this point, one must rely on other sources of precious illumination if one does not want to crawl around in the dark.
Encierro
The central tower of Las Noches, towering above all the other buildings surrounding it and is the most defining landmark in Hueco Mundo for miles upon miles. It is a plain looking structure, utterly devoid of artistry and simply juts out from the ground like a pillar. It is composed of stone, cut so smoothly that it looks like bone, as it is as white as it as well. Snaking around it is a single winding staircase, and it is its only defining feature, which begins from the ground and ends at the tower’s top. At the top of the tower is a hole, at the opposite side of there the staircase ends. Upon descending down into the hole, one is greeted by several floors, reaching the hundreds, each vacant and empty, containing nothing but two stairs, one leading upwards to the floor above, and one leading down to the floor below. At the very end of the numerous floors is the tower’s basement, which leads to the underground tomb of Dios.
Piedras
Amidst the vast sands of Las Noches are several buildings, towers, cubicles, and even plain old stones embedded upon the sand. These structures are spaced apart from one another randomly, and appear to have been thrown there instead of built, as some appear sideways, and some even appear upside-down. These structures house several hollows of different varieties and power, ranging from simple hollows, to Vasto Lordes. Some of them are also traps, and triggering those results in a wide variety of catastrophic events, ranging from a simply onslaught of spikes to erupt from the ground, to the area itself shifting places with another area, and the usual self-destruction of the structure, throwing massive debris all around the area.
Muro
The border that sets apart the confines of Las Noches apart from the rest of Hueco Mundo, a wall inclined slightly outwards, at such lengths that it covers the entire area of Las Noches seamlessly without exit or entrance, and at such heights that traversing it upwards would potentially take hours. Its surface is made of stone, while its inner layer is made of tempered steel, making it quite durable and resistant to even the most powerful of attacks. It is also built with a failsafe, wherein a destruction of even part of its structure would trigger an explosive charge found within its innermost core which would set off an explosion, loud and bright enough to be seen and heard throughout Las Noches. And though the explosion isn’t as damaging as one would think, it is proficient in its task of acting as the first line of both defense and warning, in case one would seek to invade Las Noches.
Found at the very center of Las Noches, at the uttermost depths of the massive complex built solely for the purpose of containing Dios and deterring those would seek to free him, either out of loyalty for their god-king, or out of greed, for the chance of absorbing the primal hollow’s powers.
It is a light forsaken place, utterly devoid of even the slightest sliver of light. An ancient circular temple made of stone, seemingly immune to the passage of time as it is as pristine as the day it was cut and used to construct the shrine, that would double as a tomb. Encircling the shrine were several pillars, which bore cuts and signs of aging, setting them apart from the everlasting stone floor that supported it.
In the center of this memorial, lie the remains of Dios, a lifeless, unmoving figure, standing in the center of a runic circle that was used to seal his powers and put his very life on stasis for all time. The figure still wears its regal darkened armor, draped on top of sinister looking robes that hang still upon its frame. It stands straight, his hands outstretched, as if in a welcome embrace towards those he deem as his children, and thus his rightful property and servants. In front of the seemingly dead figure is a sword, its rune inscribed blade halfway fused with the circle which surrounded it and its master. Its guard sported a gothic draconic design, and its handle was a flawless shaft of metal, with a similar design at its hilt as to its guard.
Pasaje
Surrounding Lugar Oscuro is a complex of walls that reach out towards the very ceiling of the underground dome, creating a labyrinth as confusing as it is lengthy. There are several entrances that are stretched out equally throughout the outermost wall of the labyrinth, however, there is only one exit, and not all entrances lead to that exit, just as not all paths lead to the desired location. The passageways snake around each other randomly, made of stone that is insanely durable, and each may take hours to trek through, and even them one is not assured that they will reach the exit of the maze. Making the task of crossing even more difficult is the stark absence of light, effectively creating a maze that uses the very darkness as a means to ensnare and suffocate those who would seek to approach the tomb of the hollow that once reigned over Hueco Mundo with tyranny.
Sol
Connecting the desolate underground complex to the world above are eight staircases that originate from the basement found inside the main tower of Las Noches, and encircles the walls of the labyrinth before terminating in front of one of maze’s entrances. It is the last source of light from the outside world, and beyond this point, one must rely on other sources of precious illumination if one does not want to crawl around in the dark.
Encierro
The central tower of Las Noches, towering above all the other buildings surrounding it and is the most defining landmark in Hueco Mundo for miles upon miles. It is a plain looking structure, utterly devoid of artistry and simply juts out from the ground like a pillar. It is composed of stone, cut so smoothly that it looks like bone, as it is as white as it as well. Snaking around it is a single winding staircase, and it is its only defining feature, which begins from the ground and ends at the tower’s top. At the top of the tower is a hole, at the opposite side of there the staircase ends. Upon descending down into the hole, one is greeted by several floors, reaching the hundreds, each vacant and empty, containing nothing but two stairs, one leading upwards to the floor above, and one leading down to the floor below. At the very end of the numerous floors is the tower’s basement, which leads to the underground tomb of Dios.
Piedras
Amidst the vast sands of Las Noches are several buildings, towers, cubicles, and even plain old stones embedded upon the sand. These structures are spaced apart from one another randomly, and appear to have been thrown there instead of built, as some appear sideways, and some even appear upside-down. These structures house several hollows of different varieties and power, ranging from simple hollows, to Vasto Lordes. Some of them are also traps, and triggering those results in a wide variety of catastrophic events, ranging from a simply onslaught of spikes to erupt from the ground, to the area itself shifting places with another area, and the usual self-destruction of the structure, throwing massive debris all around the area.
Muro
The border that sets apart the confines of Las Noches apart from the rest of Hueco Mundo, a wall inclined slightly outwards, at such lengths that it covers the entire area of Las Noches seamlessly without exit or entrance, and at such heights that traversing it upwards would potentially take hours. Its surface is made of stone, while its inner layer is made of tempered steel, making it quite durable and resistant to even the most powerful of attacks. It is also built with a failsafe, wherein a destruction of even part of its structure would trigger an explosive charge found within its innermost core which would set off an explosion, loud and bright enough to be seen and heard throughout Las Noches. And though the explosion isn’t as damaging as one would think, it is proficient in its task of acting as the first line of both defense and warning, in case one would seek to invade Las Noches.
