Esh Alakar

Esh Alakar is a site of ruins on the Pasocada River, in Long Canyon, Maztica. The origin of the ruins is not known but believed to be elven, possibly related to the Poscadar elves, who will not go near them, because they are alleged to be inhabited by ghosts or other malevolent creatures. The Nahopaca also refuse to go near these ruins, because they fear what evil might be within.

Beneath the ruins are the remains of the inhabitants, who destroyed themselves in a magical war. Some are trapped within gems, after having suffered trap the soul. Others were turned into poisonous snakes that still inhabit the ruins. The backs of the snakes' heads have vague impressions of screaming faces on them. Stone golems are scattered throughout the ruins, still waiting for commands from their long-dead masters. Some treasure like gold, uncut gems and magical items still remains in the ruins, and some of it is guarded by traps.

Bridge of the Ancients
The Bridge of the Ancients is a stone bridge near to Esh Alakar and offers a useful crossing point over the Pasocada River. There are no other safe crossing points for miles in either direction.