The Obsidian Covenant Nestled in the windswept plains beyond the great forests, Westfall stands as a beacon of survival against the chaos of time. But Westfall is no ordinary town—its people live beneath the looming shadow of The Obelisk, an ancient, obsidian monolith that hums with unseen power.
The Obelisk & The Covenant
No one knows who built The Obelisk or how long it has stood. Some claim it predates the first settlers, a relic of a forgotten age. Others whisper that it was not built, but born—a shard of something greater, something that watches. The people of Westfall, whether out of reverence or fear, formed The Obsidian Covenant, a sacred order dedicated to the monolith. They believe it grants prosperity, shielding the town from misfortune, so long as the people uphold their traditions.
Traditions of the Faithful
Every season, the townsfolk gather at midnight, standing in silent prayer before the Obelisk, waiting for it to "speak" through whispers in the wind. The most devoted among them, known as Echo-Bearers, claim to hear its messages, guiding the town’s future. The Obelisk demands offerings of creation—tools, relics, and sometimes, knowledge itself. Books and scrolls are sealed away beneath its base, never to be read again, as an offering to the ever-watching entity.
The Curse of the Unfaithful
Those who defy the Covenant or question the Obelisk’s will are said to be marked by misfortune. Crops wither in their presence. Their tools break with no cause. Some disappear entirely, only for their voices to be heard echoing near the monolith on stormy nights.
The Rift Below
Rumors speak of a hidden cavern deep beneath the town, a place where the stone itself glows with the same eerie energy as the Obelisk. The elders forbid exploration, warning that some doors are meant to remain closed. But what if the Obelisk is not just a guardian... but a gate?
