Acheronian Obelisk

 are thirteen lorestones scattered over the Isle of Siptah, most are located in or near the Ruins of X'chotl. Discovering and reading these proclamations is the goal of two different journey steps for this DLC.

Proclamation #1=

Location
To the left of the path leading up from the northwestern beach to the entrance of Ruins of X'chotl.

Proclamation Text
''I will proclaim to this land the coming of the great and mighty Xanarus!

''He was gifted with the cunning of the serpent by the Serpent-god.

''He was gifted with the beauty of the bird by the serpent-consort.

''His might is unmatched in the empire.

''He comes, he comes!



Proclamation #2=

Location
To the left of the doorway before you enter the Ruins of X'chotl from the northwestern beach.

Proclamation Text
''I speak in the voice of Xanarus, lord of lords, Sorcerer of Acheron.

''He claims this land, from the western shore to the eastern shore and all that lies in between.

''He claims the trees, the stones, the flowing water.

''He claims the heart tower, and the vaults.

''He claims the maelstrom.

''None shall deny Xanarus.



Proclamation #3=

Location
At ground level in the central plaza of the Ruins of X'chotl.

Proclamation Text
''Behold that which Xanarus has created!

''Not even the masons of Python could create such a work.

''See the stone, perfectly fitted.

''See the temple, where Set comes to dwell.

''Regard the foundations - they will stand forever.

''What other builder could claim to stand beside him?

''Xanarus the Wise!



Proclamation #4=

Location
At the end of a platform in the heights north of the Ruins of X'chotl and east of Altar of the Old Serpent.

Proclamation Text
''Behold X'chotl, City of Xanarus!

''See the men, strong and virile.

''See the women, voluptuous and beautiful.

''All among his people are contented.

''They offer him their daughters. They offer him their sons.

''Set's temple echoes with screams and he is sated.

''Derketo's temple echoes with pleasure and she is sated.

''He is the chosen of the gods, Xanarus the Devoted!



Proclamation #5=

Location
Next to the entrance into the Volary of the Harpy.

Proclamation Text
''Hear the teachings of Xanarus the Wise!

''In the ancient texts he has discovered the name of our enemy.

'' The serpent-that-walks in the shadows.

''Ancient even when man was an infant,

''They were our slave-masters.

''They can wear the skin of men,

''I tell you, do not trust your neighbor.

''Do not trust the baker or the butcher.

'' Do not trust the smith or the mason.

''Nay, do not even trust your wife.

''The serpent-men can be any or all.

''Trust only in Xanarus the Protector.



Proclamation #6=

Location
Around the corner to the north of the entrance into the Bastion of the Bat-Demons.

Proclamation Text
''Hear the words of our King, Xanarus the Bold:

''Do not heed the rumors of beasts attacking our villages.

''Do not heed the rumors of bird-men who swoop down upon our pastures.

''For I tell you, Xanarus protects! None would dare to challenge his might!

''He is ruler of sky and land! All praise to Xanarus!



Proclamation #7=

Location
To the right just before you step onto a large platform facing the southern facade of The Tower.

Proclamation Text
''Hear the words of King and God, Xanarus the Mighty:

''His enemies will be destroyed utterly.

''Their ashes will be scattered on the earth.

''Their names will be as dust on the wind.

''Their women will scream-sing as Xanarus takes his pleasure from them.

''Their entrails will be spread across the walls of X'chotl as a warning.

''Their seed will be destroyed such that no offspring will live to remember them.

''Thus has Xanarus spoken, and thus shall it be.



Proclamation #8=

Location
Atop the structure high over the canal leading from Sanctuary of the Serpent to Tears of Xanarus.

Proclamation Text
''Hear the words of Xanarus the Worthy:

''A hundredweight of gold,

''To the one who opens the tower.

''A single oxen will be paid,

''to those who bring the head of bird-man, wolf-man or demon.

''Any caught trafficking with the creatures,

''Will be given to the Old Serpent.

''If any but most holy Xanarus are caught entering the tower,

''They shall be obliterated.

''Take heed, for this is the Law.



Proclamation #9=

Location
At the base of a tower south of the Sanctuary of the Serpent.

Proclamation Text
''Good people, hear the words of Xanarus the Protector!

''The following rumors are false:

''The trading fleet from Acheron has not been delayed.

''No colonists have gone missing.

''There are no hidden treasures in the vaults.

''The temple of Set was not defiled by demons.

''Any caught spreading these rumors will be executed!



Proclamation #10=

Location
In the Ruins of X'chotl at the top of the southern platform structure.

Proclamation Text
''Tremble at the words of Xanarus the Generous!

''Good people, the greed of Acheron knows no bounds,

''What have they done for us?

''Where are their traders and armies to defend us?

''Where are their fleets of good grain?

''And they claim to be due a fifth of all we earn?

''We shall give them a tenth, no more.

''Thus I decree and it shall be so.



Proclamation #11=

Location
To one side of a platform in the heights north of the Ruins of X'chotl facing south towards the city center.

Proclamation Text
''By the grace of Xanarus, Lord of X'chotl, hear these words.

'' In a dream, our lord was visited by the serpent

''Who was swollen with gluttony.

''Our lord asked, 'What have you swallowed, to grow so large?'

'''It is Acheron' the serpent replied. Xanarus wept.

'''But why?' He asked the serpent.

'''Something greater has risen' The serpent replied.

''Then a bird with radiant plumage flew down and laid a crown upon the brow of Xanarus and he awoke.

''Thus has the oracle spoken, thus is it decreed.

''We no longer swear fealty to Acheron.

''All hail our Sorcerer-King, Lord of all that he surveys, Xanarus the mighty.



Proclamation #12=

Location
In the corner of a hidden nook set between Gates of X'chotl (North) and Gates of X'chotl (South).

Proclamation Text
''Xanarus, Ruler of the Skies, proclaims:

''Rejoice, for the conjunction of the heavens will soon be upon us!

''The moon and the sun shall align and the land shall be overcome with darkness.

''Do not fear, this is the will of Set.

''In this hour, the tower at the heart of the island will open.

''And the secrets of the Island will be revealed to us!

''All hail Xanarus, Chosen of Heaven!



Proclamation #13=

Location
At the edge of the northwestern beach at the start of the path leading up to Ruins of X'chotl, just north of the Tears of Xanarus.

Proclamation Text
''Hear the words of Xanarus the Omnipotent!

''The conjunction is nigh!

''Do not fear the darkness, embrace it!

''Today is the day of our triumph!

''Walk into the streets, good people, and raise your arms to the heavens.

''You will hear screams, pay them no heed!

''You will hear cries, it is the will of Set!

''You will see your neighbors being killed by nightmarish forms!

''Do not fear, these are illusions sent to test us!

''Trust in Set!

''Trust in Xanarus!

''The hour of ascendency is at hand!