The Sinking Sands
Levels 45-60
Introduced	Desert of Flames
Zone Type	Public
Adjacent to	Maj'Dul Pillars of Flame Moors of Ykesha ...more
Dungeons	The Clefts of Rujark The Living Tombs The Silent City
Instances	The Hidden Cache The Sanctorium
Quest Lines	Sinking Sands Timeline
Harvesting	Tier 6
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This is the entry point into the Desert of Flames. From the docks, travelers can take a magic carpet ride to Maj'Dul or run across the sands to The Clefts of Rujark or The Pillars of Flame.

Contents 1 Lore 2 Geography 2.1 Travel 2.2 Map 2.3 Dungeons 2.4 Adjacent Zones 2.5 Revive Locations 3 Similar Zones 4 Quests

Lore Edit

The region known as the Sinking Sands makes up the northeastern shores of the land known as Ro. Seen from ship it appears barren, bland, and inhospitable. In reality it is teeming with life of all kinds. The lands of Ro are home to the Dervin Empire, that makes its presence known across the entire landscape. This is especially true in the Sinking Sands, where ambassadors from each political alignment eagerly await new arrivals.

- Sinking Sands Creature Catalog

Geography Edit

The Sinking Sands are a broad stretch of mountainous sand dunes punctuated by the occasional oasis or impact crater. Steep cliffs cut the area off from the sea on many sides. A series of caves undercuts the cliffs to create a breeding ground for saltwater crocodiles and caimans.

To the north, the same type of cave has revealed the entrance to The Silent City, an ancient metropolis smothered by divine wrath. A handful of mesas stand guard at the region's western edge, their caves providing shelter to the Sandfang clan of jackal gnolls.

- The Desert Regions and City of Maj'Dul

Travel Edit

There is a magic carpet at the docks in one of the tents. If you have discovered the relative locations, this carpet can take you to any of the following destinations in the Desert of Flames:

• Maj'Dul
• Camp D'Sas
• Onerock Isle
• Twin Tears
• The Undercity Arena

In addition, the same magic carpet allows return travel to regions that match your alignment:

• If you are Evil:
  • East Freeport
  • Darklight Wood
  • Timorous Deep (takes you directly to Gorowyn)
• If you are a citizen of Neriak:
  • Neriak, City of Hate
• If you are Good:
  • Qeynos Harbor
  • Butcherblock Mountains
  • Kelethin
• If you are an Exile:
  • The Thundering Steppes

An airship is also available. The Skystrider provides transportation between The Skystrider Launch-Dock in The Sinking Sands and the Moors of Ykesha. The launch-dock is located at the top of the cliff above Croc Hunter Camp.

Map Edit

Dungeons Edit

Dungeon Name	Level Range	Target Audience	Zone Type	Location
The Clefts of Rujark	50-56	Solo or Group	Shared Dungeon	South near Orc Highway
The Living Tombs	50-56	Solo or Group	Shared Dungeon	Aqueduct at the Twin Tears
The Silent City	54-60	Group	Shared Dungeon	Sea cave in the Bay of Anuk

Adjacent Zones Edit

Zone Name	Level Range	Direction	Access
The Pillars of Flame	52-60	West	through any of four passes
Maj'Dul	45-60	Southwest	via magic carpet at the Port of Tears
Moors of Ykesha	75-80	South	via airship at The Skystrider Launch-Dock

Revive Locations Edit

Revive Location	Description
Caiman Beach	Beside the dock
Twin Tears	On the crest of the dunes
The Undercity Arena	Only marginally safe

Similar Zones Edit

Zone Name	Level Range	Region	Notes
Everfrost	40-50	Shattered Lands	Good quest lines
Lavastorm	45-55	Shattered Lands	Recently improved quests and travel
Maj'Dul	45-60	Desert of Flames	Many quests cross over to Sinking Sands

Quests Edit

In addition to the Sinking Sands Timeline, consider exploring the Ghassan the Trader Timeline. Parts of The Peacock Club Timeline also take place in this zone.

Quest Hub	Level Range	Notes
Port of Tears	45-47	Also see north Croc Hunter Camp nearby
South Croc Hunter Camp	47-52	Also see Xilla at top of ramp