Deep Roads
The ancient Dwarven mines from the Dwarfhold at Bordinar's Cleft have been in use for well over two thousand years more or less continuously. Partly by chance these tunnels have extended under the Dragonspine Mountains from north to south. Recognizing the value of such a passage, these have been widened, lighted and provided with way stations as an alternative route to the more perilous Highpass.
Since the Roads developed organically as the mining operations continued, many of the old, disused locations have since become mere points of reference for weary travelers. These tend to be largely off-limits, as either local dangers or the risk of becoming lost are greatly increased as one leaves the main thoroughfare. These areas are, from south to north:
The Tractor Shaft
The Old Manufactory
The Sunless Sea and Waterworks
The Great Delve
The Deep Veins
The Dead City
The North Lift
Bordinar's Cleft