Lucent Trench

The Lucent Trench is a deep, enigmatic chasm that cuts between the islands of Coshar and Blaezasia, plummeting into the ocean depths where light becomes scarce and the water is thick with mysteries. It is known for its otherworldly glow, as bioluminescent creatures and glowing coral reefs line the trench's walls, casting an eerie, shifting light across its dark waters. The trench is perilous to navigate, with its swirling currents and unpredictable undersea terrain. Many ships that pass too close to the trench are pulled into its depths, never to be seen again, earning it a fearsome reputation among sailors. Beneath the trench lies an underwater volcano, an ancient, dormant structure that still radiates faint heat from its molten heart. Whispers among scholars speak of this volcano harboring long-forgotten secrets deep within its core, secrets that could shift the balance of power in Astrium.
Points of Interest: The Glimmering Abyss One of the most prominent features of the Lucent Trench is the Glimmering Abyss, an expansive underwater cavern whose walls are lined with glowing crystals and radiant coral. These natural formations illuminate the depths with a brilliant, otherworldly light, casting the abyss in hues of blue, purple, and gold. The area is a magnet for aquatic creatures, both mundane and magical, who are drawn to its strange beauty. Many divers and adventurers come seeking the rare Glimmer Coral, known for its powerful alchemical properties, but the abyss is also home to dangerous, territorial creatures that guard its treasures fiercely.
The Shimmerveil Vents Located near the central region of the trench are the Shimmerveil Vents, towering columns of geothermal activity that spew clouds of superheated water and minerals from the ocean floor. These vents create shimmering curtains of mist that refract light into beautiful, kaleidoscopic patterns. However, the extreme conditions around the vents make them hazardous to approach, and the vent fields are said to be patrolled by powerful elemental beings tied to the water and earth. Some say the vents were once used by an ancient race to temper magical weapons, and fragments of their creations may still be buried in the sediment.
The Sunken Pillars Within the Lucent Trench, far below the reach of sunlight, lies a strange formation known as the Sunken Pillars. These massive, ancient stone structures rise from the depths like sentinels guarding some long-lost secret. Covered in barnacles and coral, the pillars are etched with unknown runes and markings that scholars have struggled to decipher. Their purpose remains a mystery, but some believe they were placed here by an ancient civilization that once ruled the seas. Occasionally, the shifting currents reveal hidden passageways beneath the pillars, sparking the curiosity of adventurers who believe that these passages may lead to forgotten treasures or hidden knowledge.
The Phantom Currents The waters surrounding the Lucent Trench are infamous for their Phantom Currents—invisible, erratic flows of water that can snatch up divers and ships alike, dragging them into the trench's depths without warning. These currents seem to operate outside the natural laws of the ocean, and many theorize that they are the result of magical disturbances from the volcano below. Sailors tell tales of ghostly ships and strange apparitions seen drifting within the Phantom Currents, leading some to believe that the currents are a gateway to another plane or a resting place for the lost souls of the deep. Despite the dangers, some explorers risk navigating the currents in hopes of uncovering their origin and the mysteries they conceal.
The Lucent Trench remains one of the most dangerous yet alluring locations in Astrium, where beauty and peril lie side by side in its glowing depths.

Type

Chasm, Underwater

Inhabiting Species

• Triton