The Weakening Seal

Why the centre of the map is the deadliest place in the world.

The closer to Kahf Al-Arwah, the thinner the Seal that binds Al-Marid. Beasts there grow jinn-touched — larger, crueller, higher-level. This is why difficulty rises toward the centre from BOTH capitals, not outward from one corner.

The desert scar ringing the Cave crawls with the strongest creatures. Inside, the Wardens guard the descending ways. At levels 20–26 you find proof the Seal is failing — and proof the other crown found it too.