I Agar Grôd (in agar grŷd)
There is hardly anything in this world more beautiful than the Agar Grôd. A walk though those gem-filled caverns is something that one never forgets. While this privilege is restricted to Casters and blacksmiths for the most part, if one is granted the privilege, it's an honor.
I have just recently taken a student to the caves. His face when we entered was priceless. The further in, the more he just stared in awe. It was well worth the visit. The awe isn't something he's going to ever lose but he does need to learn to remember his task and focus.
The Hatchlings love it in here too. Seeing the little Drakie run about is adorable. They really do love shiny objects, but they are a handful. And bringing my student here with his Flame Runners was a mistake. It took me hours to locate them all. When I did, he was lying on the ground, surrounded by small gems, the Drakes racing about gathering more. I shook my head; the young ones are so excitable.
These caves are precious. They are a source of aid and power as well as a place of beauty. There is no other place like them in the world. People would love to lay claim to the gems, as you don't need magic to use them, just a knowledge of how to channel their powers. This can prove dangerous, especially as they possess the power of the elements and concepts that make up this world. The last thing we need is for our enemies to get their hands on them. The Coruscarens have enough tools and weapons at their disposal, they don't need access to the one thing we have over them. Keeping the caves safe, keeping them away from our boarders, that is the most important thing.
Geography
Hidden away in the mountain ranges of Gîlmunrîel, the vast cave system sprawls for miles. The gorgeous caves are filled with gemstones of all kinds, imbued with magical properties. These stones are valuable to Casters as they help them to manage and control their magic. As such a valued resource is heavily protected by Eledhrim and Drakie alike. It is vital for our peoples to keep it safe.
Natural Resources
Gemstones of all kinds, which are imbued with magic.
Tourism
Special permission has to be granted from the Council of High Casters and the Senate for one to visit. Most who are given permission are Casters looking for the stone that will be set into their main focus. Drakie will come and go as they please but as it is such a beautiful place, they rarely take many stones from the caves. Non-Casters must be accompted by a Caster and they aren't allowed to take anything from the caves. The one exception are the blacksmiths who are crafting magical weapons and need stones for their craft.
Beautiful gems, shimmer bright, ingite the power within sight.
Alternative Name(s)
The Glittering Caves
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Cave System
Owner/Ruler
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