Saranthium was a city established by Saradominists somewhere around the 38th and 39th century of the Third Age, that sat upon the ruins of Senntisten, the capital of the Zarosian Empire.[1]
History
Before and during most of the God Wars, the capital of the Zarosian Empire called Senntisten stood where Saranthium was later built. Senntisten was the largest and most important city of Gielinor at the time, and managed to remain in Zarosian control for most of the God Wars. It fell sometime prior to year 3740 of the Third Age, where it fell under the control of the Zamorakians.[2] The Zamorakian occupation was relatively brief, as near the very end of the Third Age, the city was conquered by Saradominists, who built over the remains of Senntisten and named the new city Saranthium.[3]
Construction of the city went into the early Fourth Age, which is also when the city was at its most vibrant.[4][5] With the construction, they attempted to cover up the remains of Senntisten, such as an altar to Zaros.[6] The city persisted some time into the early Fourth Age, and it was the hometown of the renowned heroine Camorra Shayzien, who later went on to found Shayzien.[7] At some point, the city felt into decline and was eventually abandoned completely, falling into ruin. It is not known what happened to the city or inhabitants,[8] but by the time Avarrocka was founded around the years 700-800, humans in the area were living in tribes.
In the modern day, the remains of the city are being excavated as part of the Digsite ran by the Varrock Museum.
References
- ^ "Display case (Varrock Museum, number 45)". Old School RuneScape. "A coin in very good condition with Saradominist markings. It bears the word 'Saranthium', which we have found to be the name of the city being excavated east of Varrock. The numbers on the coin would indicate that it is from the year 3804, presumably from the 3rd Age as the Godwars were coming to an end."
- ^ "Display case (Varrock Museum, number 44)". Old School RuneScape. "A battered and bent coin with Zamorakian markings. It bears the word 'Senntisten', which we believe to be the original name of the city, Saranthium, before it was rebuilt by those loyal to Saradomin. Partial numbers on the coin would indicate that it is from the year 3740, presumably from the 3rd Age."
- ^ "Display case (Varrock Museum, number 45)". Old School RuneScape. "A coin in very good condition with Saradominist markings. It bears the word 'Saranthium', which we have found to be the name of the city being excavated east of Varrock. The numbers on the coin would indicate that it is from the year 3804, presumably from the 3rd Age as the Godwars were coming to an end."
- ^ "Display case (Varrock Museum, number 37)". Old School RuneScape. "We believe this to be from the early years when the city was still being built." An ancient Saradomin symbol from the 4th Age.
- ^ "Display case (Varrock Museum, number 36)". Old School RuneScape. "Thought to be an altar decoration, possibly celebrating the beginning of the 4th Age when Saranthium was at its most vibrant."
- ^ Terry Balando. Old School RuneScape. "It seems the followers of Saradomin have tried to cover up the evidence of the Zaros altar. This whole city must have been built over it!"
- ^ Tomb in Dragon Slayer II. Old School RuneScape. "Camorra came from the town of Saranthium"
- ^ Terry Balando. Old School RuneScape. "Its inhabitants were humans, supporters of the god Saradomin. It's not recorded what happened to the community here."