| Category | Ruins |
| Continent | Brucrumus |
| Region | Ice Cap |
| Founded | 26 Artifice 96 GE |
| Map | Aettein |
Near the heart of Cinyossion, the area of Aphelzâk began as crystal grotto with deep water streams cutting a path east to join the Eldorien River. In the Creation War (1486 DE - 8777 DE), the area became a place of revelry and debauchery, with the annual Satyr Festival lasting several weeks. A problematic area, with drunkards and some giving up responsibilities for a care-free existence, the Covenant restricted the area to those needing morale boost or breaking charm spells; for the latter the area's faerie dust is renown for breaking even the strongest charm enchantments.
In the Demon Spawn War (89 GE - 269 GE), the fey of Cinyossion allied with the Covenant. Aphelzâk was fortified, built-up, yet by order of Silvanus, such things needed to blend with nature. The result was a camouflaged citadel with hundreds of secret entrances, dangerous plant-life, and countless hiding places. Built on the surface, in the trees and underground, Aphelzâk was the end of Baphomet's famed Ten-Thousand Knucklers, and others that attempted to assail the place.
After the Demon Spawn War, Aphelzâk once again a place of revelry, continuing the annual Satyrfest.
In the Lava Flood War (110 HE - 125 HE), the people of Volgad re-established themselves in the ruins of Aphelzâk. In 125 HE, Aphelzâk became Volgad's new capital. The Volgads ruled from this city for a little more than four hundred years. During this time they were constantly harassed by the Gadstill Dynasty and their old Borngring enemies, now under the banner of the Hofthorm Monarchy. With enemies north and south, Volgad's culture and economy shifted from one of arts and enlightenment to war. Instead of writing, song, and art they beat the drums of war. This led to a steady increase in the number of military orders for both the martial arts and those using magic. Temples trained battle priests and institutes trained the arcane to be battle mages. It also gave rise to one of the the finest bardic colleges in the land - the Zenal-Tarush.
Their ballads of heroism and stories of the defenders of Imrik, especially those of the Šukhan Legion, and the Yônêrik military band which played all during the sieges. These were sometimes the only thing that seemed to keep the spirit of Aphelzâk alive and her walls from falling.
- Migar Yônêrik, from the Nithian History, Volume II - "Songs of Zenal-Tarush"
In 527 HE, Aphelzâk was captured by the Gadstill Dynasty. The fall of Aphelzâk ended the reign of the Volgads. Most of Volgad's people were gone when the city was stormed, whisked away by Zenduram's arch-mages. Those that went with the Zenduram, settled far north in the lands of Magrâbik. In this northern region, about 18,000 Nithians began the rebuilding under the newly formed nation of Tamlêrran.
After falling to Gadstill, Aphelzâk was left a ruin, and every year since made safe for the Satyrfest's month of music, drink, fun, and debauchery.