The Oasis of Alum

The Oasis of Alum lies near the center of the desert in Sandspire. Originally built on one of the only oasis in the Sandspire, the city was a blessing to all who tried to cross the desert. The city began to grow as merchants and guilds took up shop there to market the rare gems and minerals that one could obtain from the areas where the desert met the mountains. One of the most popular materials was Sand Steel which, at the peak of the city, was a cheap alternative to the building metals provided by the dwarves of Ironguard.

Overpopulation of the city resulted in the overuse of the city's limited supply of water. Soon the desert began to creep back into Alum and with the desert came The Devoured. With the rise of The Devoured, the city split into factions: those who have been devoured and those who still hold onto their souls.

With water becoming scarcer and tensions rising, most making the journey across the desert will skip the city and those who do still make a stop in Alum do not stay for long.