Ullek

Ullek was once amongst the most prosperous cities in Gielinor. It occupied the area that is now cliffs and swamps in the eastern Kharidian Desert during the Second Age.

Ullek Before the Wars
The southeastern Kharidian Desert was much more wooded in the Second Age, in stark contrast to its climate today. As a result, Ullek's people were largely woodsmen and carpenters. The wood was used to supplement the stone that they took from the cliffs. The city was very large, extending along much of the coast. Somehow, the people of Ullek even managed to create an extensive tunnel system beneath the cliffs, which they used atleast partially as storerooms. It is likely, but not confirmed, that they built Jaleustrophos, the Agility Pyramid found nearby.



The God Wars
Following Zaros's fall from power and the start of the God Wars, the Kharidian Desert became the site of many battles, largely due to the banishment of Zaros's followers and the offensive launched by Zamorak. The northern desert was hit particularly hard, the city of Uzer being destroyed at the hands of the Elder-Demon Thammaron. Ullek was soon assaulted by the 3-faced demon Balfrug Kreeyath, a future bodyguard of K'ril Tsutsaroth. Ullek quickly fell, the clay golems that defended it easily defeated.

The refugees that escaped the battle hid beneath the city in the cave system, where many fell to disease and starvation. Eventually the few survivors travelled to Sophanem, which was a small village at the time. Here they contributed greatly to the city's construction. It is also likely that the people of Ullek helped to built Menaphos, which was founded sometime after the fall of Ullek.

Ullek Today
The remains of Ullek are very few. Pillars and columns designed by the masons of the city can still be found in small numbers throughout the southeastern swamp, but they have been eroded to the point where they tell little of their culture. The Varrock Museum has recently taken an interest in Ullek, and has sent a large number of archaeologists to the area; although they have not been fully trained because of the museum's limited funds since their expansion. Robbers such as Simon Templeton have also taken an interest in the ruins, although most of the city's treasure is long gone and the undead remaining from Balfrug's assault are very aggressive.



Recently a large congregation of insect-like Scabarites discovered Ullek's tunnel system. The religion of Scabaras states that to obtain enlightenment, one should completely isolate themselves from the outside world. Realizing the value of the now-abandoned caves and swamp, the Scabarites have begun worshipping in the area.

Amascut, The Devourer, recently discovered the Scabarites and convinced their high priest that to obtain ultimate solitude, all other life must be destroyed. The Scabarites found that Ullek's cave system was distantly connected to Sophanem Dungeon, which they used to launch an assault on Sophanem.

More information can be found during the Dealing with Scabaras and Contact! quests.