Kharkanas

Lore & Background

Kharkanas was once a thriving metropolis of the Tiste Edur and Tiste Andii before it fell to ruin. The city is steeped in tragedy and magic, serving as the focal point for the history of the Tiste peoples and the Kurald Emurlahn connection. Over millennia, it became a place where time seems distorted and the spirits of the past remain active. Note: The T'lan Imass were transformed from mortal Imass, not K'Chain Che'Malle, and are primarily associated with the First Empire and sites like the Deadhouse or the Barghast lands.

Reader's Guide

Geographically, Kharkanas sits within a harsh desert region on Quon Tali, surrounded by salt flats and arid terrain. Culturally, it is significant not for living inhabitants but as the spiritual birthplace of the T'lan Imass race. Politically, it holds no current sovereignty during the main saga timeline, existing instead as a forbidden zone or pilgrimage site for those seeking ancient power. The city's significance to the plot revolves around its connection to the Pact and the manipulation of magic by various factions. Characters often seek information or artifacts buried within its depths that can alter the balance of war. The ruins themselves act as a dungeon-like environment filled with magical hazards and spectral guardians.

Did You Know?

• The T'lan Imass were originally mortal warriors who sacrificed their humanity to fight an ancient enemy.
• Kharkanas is linked to the Kurald Emurlahn, a realm of shadow and magic distinct from other planes.
• The city remains physically present but spiritually haunted by the events of the First Age.