Graven Monolith

Description
Graven Monoliths are mysterious constructs found in areas that were touched by Abaddon that have the ability to change form. They are first encountered in The Desolation where Abaddon was defeated by the Five Gods, they are also found in the Realm of Torment.

It is not quite understood what they represent. During the Abaddon's Gate mission, whenever Abaddon breaks his shackles, Graven Monoliths will spawn, and when players destroy them, the shackles are restored. In addtion, the Apocrypha, the herald of Abaddon's return, was a Graven Monolith itself.

The quest Sticks and Stones explains that they started sprouting in the Desolation when Varesh made her way through. It also states that the Inscribed Shards found at their core contain writings.

Although usually found in isolated groups with 2-4 members at most in each patrol, there is a Temple of the Monoliths that has a group of almost 2 dozen in one spot. It would seem that location is where some or all of them are constructed by Margonites.

Location

 * Elona
 * The Desolation
 * Crystal Overlook
 * Joko's Domain
 * The Alkali Pan
 * The Ruptured Heart
 * The Sulfurous Wastes
 * Realm of Torment
 * Depths of Madness
 * Domain of Fear
 * Domain of Pain
 * Domain of Secrets
 * Nightfallen Jahai

Items dropped

 * Inscribed Shard
 * Elemental Sword (during "A Show of Force" in Hard Mode)
 * Dervish Tome (while in Dervish form in Hard Mode)