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	The historic genesis of the story is generally agreed to be the ordeal of Lyle Cuthbert, though his story is quite a bit different. In N.D. 81, Lyle was surveying the coast from a light aircraft when an equipment failure forced him to make an emergency landing about 60 miles outside of Cannath, on the north-east part of the island. His story has many similar veins, including the terrain being much too rough to cross on foot. In Lyle's case, he was also injured badly in the crash, with a severely broken foot, four cracked ribs, and damage to his spine. He was rescued from the downed aircraft almost immediately and given medical attention, then was cared for and brought back to Cannath where he made a full recovery. The company that owned the plane was keen to get it back (it having landed mostly intact and appeared to still be flyable). The necromancers offered to build an improvised air strip in exchange for some simple luxury items (accounts vary but 60 lbs of chocolate bars is generally agreed to be the price). The airstrip was built and the necromancers paid, but the aircraft was never salvaged. Lyle did return to visit the necromancers who saved his life.		The historic genesis of the story is generally agreed to be the ordeal of Lyle Cuthbert, though his story is quite a bit different. In N.D. 81, Lyle was surveying the coast from a light aircraft when an equipment failure forced him to make an emergency landing about 60 miles outside of Cannath, on the north-east part of the island. His story has many similar veins, including the terrain being much too rough to cross on foot. In Lyle's case, he was also injured badly in the crash, with a severely broken foot, four cracked ribs, and damage to his spine. He was rescued from the downed aircraft almost immediately and given medical attention, then was cared for and brought back to Cannath where he made a full recovery. The company that owned the plane was keen to get it back (it having landed mostly intact and appeared to still be flyable). The necromancers offered to build an improvised air strip in exchange for some simple luxury items (accounts vary but 60 lbs of chocolate bars is generally agreed to be the price). The airstrip was built and the necromancers paid, but the aircraft was never salvaged. Lyle did return to visit the necromancers who saved his life.

	There are additional stories of shipwrecked sailors, going back into the [[Long Night]], who found a safe haven among the locals. While the story widely told at the resorts is most likely a work of fiction, the necromancers attest that it is "basically true", and ~~that its~~ certainly what would have happened anyway. This underscores an oft-criticized facet of necromancer culture in their tendency to accept falsehoods as truths if it suits their narrative. Fourth-Age historian [[Herbet Patric Galactis]] was known for the same thing, in his ''[[Accepted Histories]]''.		There are additional stories of shipwrecked sailors, going back into the [[Long Night]], who found a safe haven among the locals. While the story widely told at the resorts is most likely a work of fiction, the necromancers attest that it is "basically true", and certainly what would have happened anyway. This underscores an oft-criticized facet of necromancer culture in their tendency to accept falsehoods as truths if it suits their narrative. Fourth-Age historian [[Herbet Patric Galactis]] was known for the same thing, in his ''[[Accepted Histories]]''.

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The Necrotic Zone

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	==The Necrotic Zone==		==The Necrotic Zone==
	During the early negotiations over the land, the area was called simply "The Necromancer Temple Zone" because it was shared by 13 distinct temples each either various offshoots. This was colloquially shortened to "The Necrotic Zone". The locals in Cannath, many of whom vacationed there or visited on weekends, coined the term and it stuck. The title was not meant to be ~~derissive~~, indeed residents of Cannath always spoke very highly of the necromancers who lived there. "Going to the Necrotic Zone" even became local slang for taking a much-needed vacation. Quite a lot of jokes abounded in Cannath about being "dead (tired) from work and going to the Necrotic Zone to get raised up".		During the early negotiations over the land, the area was called simply "The Necromancer Temple Zone" because it was shared by 13 distinct temples each either various offshoots. This was colloquially shortened to "The Necrotic Zone". The locals in Cannath, many of whom vacationed there or visited on weekends, coined the term and it stuck. The title was not meant to be derisive, indeed residents of Cannath always spoke very highly of the necromancers who lived there. "Going to the Necrotic Zone" even became local slang for taking a much-needed vacation. Quite a lot of jokes abounded in Cannath about being "dead (tired) from work and going to the Necrotic Zone to get raised up".

	In the first decades of the second century N.D., the first formal resorts opened up. These were simple affairs, businesses started up by the temples in order to bring in revenue. By then the populations of necromancers had outgrown what they could feed through primitive farming methods, and they were eager to get modern medicine and education for their children. Most of the early resorts were very rustic, little beach cottages with no amenities, and communal meals. As more money came in, the temples invested in continually improving accommodations, and by the mid second-century controlled a thriving network of popular resorts. Half-~~Hall~~ Canal was a vacation destination for tourists from all over [[Aren]], though is not well-known to off-worlders.		In the first decades of the second century N.D., the first formal resorts opened up. These were simple affairs, businesses started up by the temples in order to bring in revenue. By then the populations of necromancers had outgrown what they could feed through primitive farming methods, and they were eager to get modern medicine and education for their children. Most of the early resorts were very rustic, little beach cottages with no amenities, and communal meals. As more money came in, the temples invested in continually improving accommodations, and by the mid second-century controlled a thriving network of popular resorts. Half-Haul Canal was a vacation destination for tourists from all over [[Aren]], though is not well-known to off-worlders.

	In the year N.D. 300, [[High Mountain Bank and Trust]] opened a branch of their popular [[Dragonland]] Amusement Parks near the port city of Cannath but on the Necrotic side of the canal. The park did use some land belonging to the necromancers but an arrangement was made, as the park was very good business for everyone involved. Despite its proximity to the city, about 70% of the park employees are necromancers (though a sizeable population do live in the city or on the outskirts).		In the year N.D. 300, [[High Mountain Bank and Trust]] opened a branch of their popular [[Dragonland]] Amusement Parks near the port city of Cannath but on the Necrotic side of the canal. The park did use some land belonging to the necromancers but an arrangement was made, as the park was very good business for everyone involved. Despite its proximity to the city, about 70% of the park employees are necromancers (though a sizeable population do live in the city or on the outskirts).

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Amenities

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	==Amenities==		==Amenities==
	The Necrotic Zone is most famous for the singing black sand beach and the Laguna Crescent, which is said to have the most beautiful sunset in the [[known worlds]]. Because the land is owned wholly necromancers living a traditional temple lifestyle, there are no private houses, and extensive pains have been taken to preserve the natural beauty of the area. All buildings near the shore are built low or set into hillsides, with tree cover to preserve the jungle canopy and create ample shade.		The Necrotic Zone is most famous for the singing black sand beach and the Laguna Crescent, which is said to have the most beautiful sunset in the [[known worlds]]. Because the land is owned wholly by necromancers living a traditional temple lifestyle, there are no private houses, and extensive pains have been taken to preserve the natural beauty of the area. All buildings near the shore are built low or set into hillsides, with tree cover to preserve the jungle canopy and create ample shade.

	The resorts themselves offer a blend of activities, with a lot of simple resort life like ~~resturaunts~~ and bars(though excessive alcohol consumption is discouraged), as well as ~~swiming~~, boating, and scuba diving. Off shore there are several coral reefs, ship wrecks, and submerged ruins for the adventurous travelers to explore. Other recreation such as games and sports are available, as well as exhibitions of [[Foot Kort]] matches.		The resorts themselves offer a blend of activities, with a lot of simple resort life like restaurants and bars (though excessive alcohol consumption is discouraged), as well as swimming, boating, and scuba diving. Off shore there are several coral reefs, ship wrecks, and submerged ruins for the adventurous travelers to explore. Other recreation such as games and sports are available, as well as exhibitions of [[Foot Kort]] matches.

	Further inland, the jungles hold beautiful waterfalls and a plethora of wildlife. Deeper underground, there are miles of explorable natural caves connected by artificial tunnels, all shaped and mapped by the necromancers. Many great underground structures show the rich history of the area.		Further inland, the jungles hold beautiful waterfalls and a plethora of wildlife. Deeper underground, there are miles of explorable natural caves connected by artificial tunnels, all shaped and mapped by the necromancers. Many great underground structures show the rich history of the area.

	The primary attraction, aside from the natural beauty, is the great amount of safety the region offers. There are very few poisonous or venomous local fauna, and crime is virtually non-existent. Resort employees are temple necromancers ~~who's~~ basic needs are well met. Most of the very few crimes are perpetrated on tourists by other tourists. The necromancers are also impose extremely strict bans on ~~then~~ importation of ~~elicit~~ substances. Alcohol is permitted but discouraged. To that end the resorts attract a lot of families, who enjoy being able to take their kids somewhere they can be safe.		The primary attraction, aside from the natural beauty, is the great amount of safety the region offers. There are very few poisonous or venomous local fauna, and crime is virtually non-existent. Resort employees are temple necromancers whose basic needs are well met. Most of the very few crimes are perpetrated on tourists by other tourists. The necromancers are also impose extremely strict bans on the importation of illicit substances. Alcohol is permitted but discouraged. To that end the resorts attract a lot of families, who enjoy being able to take their kids somewhere they can be safe.

	==Customers==		==Customers==

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	In the first decades of the second century N.D., the first formal resorts opened up. These were simple affairs, businesses started up by the temples in order to bring in revenue. By then the populations of necromancers had outgrown what they could feed through primitive farming methods, and they were eager to get modern medicine and education for their children. Most of the early resorts were very rustic, little beach cottages with no amenities, and communal meals. As more money came in, the temples invested in continually improving accommodations, and by the mid second-century controlled a thriving network of popular resorts. Half-Hall Canal was a vacation destination for tourists from all over [[Aren]], though is not well-known to off-worlders.		In the first decades of the second century N.D., the first formal resorts opened up. These were simple affairs, businesses started up by the temples in order to bring in revenue. By then the populations of necromancers had outgrown what they could feed through primitive farming methods, and they were eager to get modern medicine and education for their children. Most of the early resorts were very rustic, little beach cottages with no amenities, and communal meals. As more money came in, the temples invested in continually improving accommodations, and by the mid second-century controlled a thriving network of popular resorts. Half-Hall Canal was a vacation destination for tourists from all over [[Aren]], though is not well-known to off-worlders.

	In the year N.D. 300, [[High Mountain Bank and Trust]] opened a branch of their popular [[Dragonland]] Amusement Parks near the port city of Cannath but on the ~~necrotic~~ side of the canal. The park did use some land belonging to the necromancers but an arrangement was made, as the park was very good business for everyone involved. Despite its proximity to the city, about 70% of the park employees are necromancers (though a sizeable population do live in the city or on the outskirts).		In the year N.D. 300, [[High Mountain Bank and Trust]] opened a branch of their popular [[Dragonland]] Amusement Parks near the port city of Cannath but on the Necrotic side of the canal. The park did use some land belonging to the necromancers but an arrangement was made, as the park was very good business for everyone involved. Despite its proximity to the city, about 70% of the park employees are necromancers (though a sizeable population do live in the city or on the outskirts).

	==Amenities==		==Amenities==

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History

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	When the Age of the [[New Day]] began, nearby [[Sun's Beacon]] quickly rose to prominence. Despite Fate's many efforts, Sun's Beacon was never really abandoned, and rapidly became the dominant power in the region. One of the first projects once a functional government was re-asserted was to gain control of the valuable anchorage at Half-Haul Canal. The grievances went back as far as the [[Mage Wars]], where Sun's Beacon and [[Cannath]] fought bitterly. During the [[Alliance]] era, Cannath took valuable shipping from Sun's Beacon, as it provided a more useful stop-over for long-distance trade. The Beacon, eager to avoid a repeat of this, effectively claimed the uninhabited islands of Half-Haul for themselves.		When the Age of the [[New Day]] began, nearby [[Sun's Beacon]] quickly rose to prominence. Despite Fate's many efforts, Sun's Beacon was never really abandoned, and rapidly became the dominant power in the region. One of the first projects once a functional government was re-asserted was to gain control of the valuable anchorage at Half-Haul Canal. The grievances went back as far as the [[Mage Wars]], where Sun's Beacon and [[Cannath]] fought bitterly. During the [[Alliance]] era, Cannath took valuable shipping from Sun's Beacon, as it provided a more useful stop-over for long-distance trade. The Beacon, eager to avoid a repeat of this, effectively claimed the uninhabited islands of Half-Haul for themselves.

	This then led to some concern when the thriving Necromancer communities were discovered in the southern-western regions. They occupied an area of the island with then little economic or military value, and provided a valuable supply of food to the workers looking to rebuild Cannath as a vassal state of Sun's Beacon. Fortunately, the matter was easily resolved by the establishment of the [[New Day ~~Allaince~~]] under [[Conri Jusenkyou]]. Effectively, the necromancers were granted eternal rights to their land, citizenship under Sun's Beacon's charter, and everyone was quite happy with the arrangement. Some further negotiations were made a few decades later that granted the temples stewardship over most of the southern island's landmass in order to prevent resource exploitation and preserve the pristine jungles.		This then led to some concern when the thriving Necromancer communities were discovered in the southern-western regions. They occupied an area of the island with then little economic or military value, and provided a valuable supply of food to the workers looking to rebuild Cannath as a vassal state of Sun's Beacon. Fortunately, the matter was easily resolved by the establishment of the [[New Day Alliance]] under [[Conri Jusenkyou]]. Effectively, the necromancers were granted eternal rights to their land, citizenship under Sun's Beacon's charter, and everyone was quite happy with the arrangement. Some further negotiations were made a few decades later that granted the temples stewardship over most of the southern island's landmass in order to prevent resource exploitation and preserve the pristine jungles.

	By about the end of the first century N.D., Cannath was a thriving port city, while the necromancers maintained watch over a vibrant jungle. Locals from Cannath often traveled out to the temples as guests to explore the jungles and avail themselves of the lush black sand beaches.		By about the end of the first century N.D., Cannath was a thriving port city, while the necromancers maintained watch over a vibrant jungle. Locals from Cannath often traveled out to the temples as guests to explore the jungles and avail themselves of the lush black sand beaches.

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			*Laguna Crescent
			*Spider Skull Island
			*Singing Black Sand Beach

	The Necrotic Zone is a region of [[Half-Haul Canal]] which is home to many communities of [[necromancers]] founded during the [[Long Night]].		The Necrotic Zone is a region of [[Half-Haul Canal]] which is home to many communities of [[necromancers]] founded during the [[Long Night]].

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Amenities

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	The Necrotic Zone is most famous for the singing black sand beach and the Laguna Crescent, which is said to have the most beautiful sunset in the [[known worlds]]. Because the land is owned wholly necromancers living a traditional temple lifestyle, there are no private houses, and extensive pains have been taken to preserve the natural beauty of the area. All buildings near the shore are built low or set into hillsides, with tree cover to preserve the jungle canopy and create ample shade.		The Necrotic Zone is most famous for the singing black sand beach and the Laguna Crescent, which is said to have the most beautiful sunset in the [[known worlds]]. Because the land is owned wholly necromancers living a traditional temple lifestyle, there are no private houses, and extensive pains have been taken to preserve the natural beauty of the area. All buildings near the shore are built low or set into hillsides, with tree cover to preserve the jungle canopy and create ample shade.

	The resorts themselves offer a blend of activities, with a lot of simple resort life like resturaunts and bars(though excessive alcohol consumption is discouraged), as well as swiming, boating, and scuba diving. Off shore there are several coral reefs, ship wrecks, and submerged ruins for the adventurous travelers to explore. Other recreation such as games and sports are available, as well as exhibitions of [[Foot ~~Hort~~]] matches.		The resorts themselves offer a blend of activities, with a lot of simple resort life like resturaunts and bars(though excessive alcohol consumption is discouraged), as well as swiming, boating, and scuba diving. Off shore there are several coral reefs, ship wrecks, and submerged ruins for the adventurous travelers to explore. Other recreation such as games and sports are available, as well as exhibitions of [[Foot Kort]] matches.

	Further inland, the jungles hold beautiful waterfalls and a plethora of wildlife. Deeper underground, there are miles of explorable natural caves connected by artificial tunnels, all shaped and mapped by the necromancers. Many great underground structures show the rich history of the area.		Further inland, the jungles hold beautiful waterfalls and a plethora of wildlife. Deeper underground, there are miles of explorable natural caves connected by artificial tunnels, all shaped and mapped by the necromancers. Many great underground structures show the rich history of the area.

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	==Origin Story==		==Origin Story==
	The following ~~tail~~ is widely considered apocryphal, and has over time evolved into the status of myth. Many historians believe it to be a patchwork narrative, and that several similar events probably happened. The story is as follows:		The following tale is widely considered apocryphal, and has over time evolved into the status of myth. Many historians believe it to be a patchwork narrative, and that several similar events probably happened. The story is as follows:

	''One day, a man from Cannath was out fishing. Searching for the elusive schools, he sailed further and further from the city. Eventually, his boat ran out of gas near Laguna Cresent. Now many hundreds of miles from the city in what was then very rough country, he went ashore expecting to spend an awful night trying to survive. He felt his fate was very grim, he had few provisions and no real knowledge of how to survive in the jungle. He knew there were people living in the area, but did not expect much help. He felt ashamed of his predicament, as it was his own fault that left him stranded so far from home.''		''One day, a man from Cannath was out fishing. Searching for the elusive schools, he sailed further and further from the city. Eventually, his boat ran out of gas near Laguna Cresent. Now many hundreds of miles from the city in what was then very rough country, he went ashore expecting to spend an awful night trying to survive. He felt his fate was very grim, he had few provisions and no real knowledge of how to survive in the jungle. He knew there were people living in the area, but did not expect much help. He felt ashamed of his predicament, as it was his own fault that left him stranded so far from home.''
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	The historic genesis of the story is generally agreed to be the ordeal of Lyle Cuthbert, though his story is quite a bit different. In N.D. 81, Lyle was surveying the coast from a light aircraft when an equipment failure forced him to make an emergency landing about 60 miles outside of Cannath, on the north-east part of the island. His story has many similar veins, including the terrain being much too rough to cross on foot. In Lyle's case, he was also injured badly in the crash, with a severely broken foot, four cracked ribs, and damage to his spine. He was rescued from the downed aircraft almost immediately and given medical attention, then was cared for and brought back to Cannath where he made a full recovery. The company that owned the plane was keen to get it back (it having landed mostly intact and appeared to still be flyable). The necromancers offered to build an improvised air strip in exchange for some simple luxury items (accounts vary but 60 lbs of chocolate bars is generally agreed to be the price). The airstrip was built and the necromancers paid, but the aircraft was never salvaged. Lyle did return to visit the necromancers who saved his life.		The historic genesis of the story is generally agreed to be the ordeal of Lyle Cuthbert, though his story is quite a bit different. In N.D. 81, Lyle was surveying the coast from a light aircraft when an equipment failure forced him to make an emergency landing about 60 miles outside of Cannath, on the north-east part of the island. His story has many similar veins, including the terrain being much too rough to cross on foot. In Lyle's case, he was also injured badly in the crash, with a severely broken foot, four cracked ribs, and damage to his spine. He was rescued from the downed aircraft almost immediately and given medical attention, then was cared for and brought back to Cannath where he made a full recovery. The company that owned the plane was keen to get it back (it having landed mostly intact and appeared to still be flyable). The necromancers offered to build an improvised air strip in exchange for some simple luxury items (accounts vary but 60 lbs of chocolate bars is generally agreed to be the price). The airstrip was built and the necromancers paid, but the aircraft was never salvaged. Lyle did return to visit the necromancers who saved his life.

	There are additional stories of shipwrecked sailors going back into the [[Long Night]] who found a safe haven among the locals. While the story widely told at the resorts is most likely a work of fiction, the necromancers attest that it is "basically true", and that its certainly what would have happened anyway. This underscores an oft-~~critizied~~ facet of necromancer culture in ~~there~~ tendency to accept falsehoods as truths if it suits their narrative.		There are additional stories of shipwrecked sailors, going back into the [[Long Night]], who found a safe haven among the locals. While the story widely told at the resorts is most likely a work of fiction, the necromancers attest that it is "basically true", and that its certainly what would have happened anyway. This underscores an oft-criticized facet of necromancer culture in their tendency to accept falsehoods as truths if it suits their narrative. Fourth-Age historian [[Herbet Patric Galactis]] was known for the same thing, in his ''[[Accepted Histories]]''.

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	The historic genesis of the story is generally agreed to be the ordeal of Lyle Cuthbert, though his story is quite a bit different. In N.D. 81, Lyle was surveying the coast from a light aircraft when an equipment failure forced him to make an emergency landing about 60 miles outside of Cannath, on the north-east part of the island. His story has many similar veins, including the terrain being much too rough to cross on foot. In Lyle's case, he was also injured badly in the crash, with a severely broken foot, four cracked ribs, and damage to his spine. He was rescued from the downed aircraft almost immediately and given medical attention, then was cared for and brought back to Cannath where he made a full recovery. The company that owned the plane was keen to get it back (it having landed mostly intact and appeared to still be flyable). The necromancers offered to build an improvised air strip in exchange for some simple luxury items (accounts vary but 60 lbs of chocolate bars is generally agreed to be the price). The airstrip was built and the necromancers paid, but the aircraft was never salvaged. Lyle did return to visit the necromancers who saved his life.		The historic genesis of the story is generally agreed to be the ordeal of Lyle Cuthbert, though his story is quite a bit different. In N.D. 81, Lyle was surveying the coast from a light aircraft when an equipment failure forced him to make an emergency landing about 60 miles outside of Cannath, on the north-east part of the island. His story has many similar veins, including the terrain being much too rough to cross on foot. In Lyle's case, he was also injured badly in the crash, with a severely broken foot, four cracked ribs, and damage to his spine. He was rescued from the downed aircraft almost immediately and given medical attention, then was cared for and brought back to Cannath where he made a full recovery. The company that owned the plane was keen to get it back (it having landed mostly intact and appeared to still be flyable). The necromancers offered to build an improvised air strip in exchange for some simple luxury items (accounts vary but 60 lbs of chocolate bars is generally agreed to be the price). The airstrip was built and the necromancers paid, but the aircraft was never salvaged. Lyle did return to visit the necromancers who saved his life.

	There are additional stories of shipwrecked sailors going back into the [[Long Night]] who found a safe haven among the locals. While the story widely told at the resorts is most likely a work of fiction, the necromancers attest that it is "basically true", and that its certainly what would have happened anyway.		There are additional stories of shipwrecked sailors going back into the [[Long Night]] who found a safe haven among the locals. While the story widely told at the resorts is most likely a work of fiction, the necromancers attest that it is "basically true", and that its certainly what would have happened anyway. This underscores an oft-critizied facet of necromancer culture in there tendency to accept falsehoods as truths if it suits their narrative.

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	*It takes at least a week via the most direct route to walk from Laguna Crescent to Cannath through the necromancer tunnels		*It takes at least a week via the most direct route to walk from Laguna Crescent to Cannath through the necromancer tunnels

	The historic genesis of the story is generally agreed to be the ordeal of Lyle Cuthbert, though his story is quite a bit different. In N.D. 81, Lyle was surveying the coast from a light aircraft when an equipment failure forced him to make an emergency landing about 60 miles outside of Cannath, on the north-east part of the island. His story has many similar veins, including the terrain being much too rough to cross on foot. In Lyle's case, he was also injured badly in the crash, with a severely broken foot, four cracked ribs, and damage to his spine. He was rescued from the downed aircraft almost immediately and given medical attention, then was cared for and brought back to Cannath where he made a full recovery. The company that owned the plane was keen to get it back (it having landed mostly intact and appeared to still be flyable). The necromancers offered to build an improvised air strip in exchange for some simple luxury items (accounts vary but 60 lbs of chocolate bars is generally agreed to be the price). The airstrip was built and the necromancers paid, but the aircraft was never salvaged.		The historic genesis of the story is generally agreed to be the ordeal of Lyle Cuthbert, though his story is quite a bit different. In N.D. 81, Lyle was surveying the coast from a light aircraft when an equipment failure forced him to make an emergency landing about 60 miles outside of Cannath, on the north-east part of the island. His story has many similar veins, including the terrain being much too rough to cross on foot. In Lyle's case, he was also injured badly in the crash, with a severely broken foot, four cracked ribs, and damage to his spine. He was rescued from the downed aircraft almost immediately and given medical attention, then was cared for and brought back to Cannath where he made a full recovery. The company that owned the plane was keen to get it back (it having landed mostly intact and appeared to still be flyable). The necromancers offered to build an improvised air strip in exchange for some simple luxury items (accounts vary but 60 lbs of chocolate bars is generally agreed to be the price). The airstrip was built and the necromancers paid, but the aircraft was never salvaged. Lyle did return to visit the necromancers who saved his life.

			There are additional stories of shipwrecked sailors going back into the [[Long Night]] who found a safe haven among the locals. While the story widely told at the resorts is most likely a work of fiction, the necromancers attest that it is "basically true", and that its certainly what would have happened anyway.

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