Lake Baran, the source of the Baran River, sits atop a plateau 1500′ above sea level. The Hodiri do not go there, they call the land “Zyujo”, meaning “cursed”. And yet on a clear day, from as far away as the ruins of Omaldy and Landin, a mighty tree can be seen near the Baran Falls. Unassailable cliffs prevent access to the plateau from the Falls, and travelers are warned by the Hodiri to stay away, as it is deadly. No one has tried for many years. What secrets does this cursed plateau hold?
by Joe Vecchio, Joel Bisaillon, and Bill Durfy
