City by the Silt Sea

**City by the Silt Sea** plunges players into the heart of the forgotten metropolis of Giustenal, a sprawling ruin choked by the treacherous Silt Sea. This locale isn't merely a backdrop; it's a character in itself, a labyrinth of crumbling temples, buried palaces, and whispering sands that conceal both untold riches and unspeakable horrors. Ancient secrets lie dormant beneath the shifting silt, guarded by the remnants of a lost civilization, savage desert tribes, and a burgeoning, ancient evil. As the very fate of the burning world of Athas hangs in the balance, the answers—or the doom—may well be found within these forsaken stones, where a psionic entity known as the Caller in Darkness and a primordial terror as ancient as the Dragons themselves vie for control. This supplement is a quintessential example of Shane Lacy Hensley's mastery in crafting rich, perilous settings for the Dark Sun campaign setting. Hensley excels at weaving together intricate lore, compelling threats, and opportunities for high-stakes adventure, and *City by the Silt Sea* embodies these strengths. It provides GMs with a fully realized environment ripe for exploration, filled with unique encounters, challenging factions, and a pervasive sense of mystery and danger that is the hallmark of Dark Sun. For fans of Hensley's work, this delves deep into the atmospheric and often brutal nature of Athas, offering a compelling reason for its inclusion on any list of his best contributions to the genre.