Ancient Ones

Little is known about the Ancient Ones. The Nexal believe them to be supernatural beings of great power but they are actually Drow. The Ancients live in the Highcave at the summit of Zaltec's sacred volcano, Mount Zatal. The Ancient Ones cannot stand direct sunlight and thus must only operate in darkness. They are capable of practicing powerful Hishna magic. Their duties include feeding Zaltec's Darkfyre and advising the high priest of Nexal. Lolth turned the Ancient Ones into driders during the Night of Wailing as punishment for their lack of faith in her.