The story of the location now colloquially known as The Oubliette begins with a decree from the High Readers of Candlekeep. Following the infamous expulsion of The Three Sages – Kal Rin, Monk Monkerson, and Walter Bland, along with his elephant Bibi – a secluded box canyon ruin near Ghamia was earmarked for a special purpose. This was Candlekeep's ingenious solution to prevent the trio's return to the sacred library.
On 08 May 539, this site was officially established as Remote Archive Delta 9, also grandiosely dubbed The Sanctuary of the Word. The Sages themselves, ever prone to self-aggrandizement, interpreted their exile not as punishment but as a divine promotion, believing they were an elite spiritual task force guarding a crucial cosmic secret. In truth, Candlekeep quietly began directing every incompetent mage, delusional paladin, and catastrophic bard to this location, creating a de facto containment zone for the unmanageable.
Over the subsequent years, Remote Archive Delta 9 evolved into a bizarre, thriving theocracy. The core of this new society was "The Word," which the residents believed to be a profound, secret dogma. Unbeknownst to them, it was merely a nonsensical riddle scrawled on a napkin by a drunken Monkerson years before their arrival.
The dogma, however illogical, was strictly enforced by Monkerson's formidable brawlers, maintaining a semblance of order. Despite this, the interpretation of the scripture changed daily, shifting with Kal Rin's unpredictable whims and ensuring constant theological debate. With actual duties largely beyond their capabilities, the residents instead dedicated themselves to cooking, elaborate parties, and philosophical discussions, transforming the canyon into a permanent, fanatic festival.
In recent times, the tremors originating from nearby Iron Mountain have added another layer to the Oubliette's peculiar culture. Far from perceiving them as a threat, the populace has interpreted these seismic events as the planet purring in blissful approval of their enlightened state. The Oubliette remains in this state of perpetual, bizarre celebration.
Its Current Status is Thriving in Chaos, a testament to its unique and unintentional design. The location was never officially abandoned; rather, it continues to exist in its self-perpetuating, isolated eccentricity.
