Valax's Cauldron

I speak of a place so venerable in it's hostility it sought the end of Aremais Valaxxi himself. The beasts and monstrosities that churn within this cauldron are some of the most deadly in Kal'Araan, challenged only by the hardiest and most trained hunters in these lands. There's a reason why the Commonwealth goes no further west than here.

Lasheas Benett

Geography

Thick canopies and mazes of trees define the dark and looming forests that cover Valax's Cauldron. Riddled with thick wilds and vast networks of caves, the Cauldron remains mostly unmapped save for major landmarks and shoals on the western coast. Valax's Cauldron gets its name not just from the late Aremais Valaxxi, but from the shape of the region itself. Being bound on all sides by either ocean or mountains, the forests and wilds are relatively contained.

Fauna & Flora

There is bountiful plant and animal life within the cauldron, for better or for worse. The largest concentration of beasts and monsters that most would consider "unnatural" reside in Valax's Cauldron. From simple Dire Wolves to Treants to even Beholders, the most unknown and vicious beasts call the Cauldron home.
The only settlement that can be considered "within" Valax's Cauldron is the island city of Glenmont. However Glenmont is protected from most threats by not only it's magical defenses but the Arem Channel that separates it from the mainland.

Natural Resources

Mining and raw material gathering in the Cauldron, while possible, is a logistical nightmare. The level of protection to clear the forest, set up a route, and begin harvesting is a massive investment compared to regions like the Southern Emyr Expanse or Teredea.
What is bountiful in Valax's Cauldron is a plethora of magic beasts, whose bodies can be harvested for magical components. Many components for higher-level spells can only be found in the Cauldron, making places like Haulder havens for bounty-hunters skilled in beast slaying.

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  Valax's Cauldron

Alternative Name(s)

The Cauldron, The Eternal Frontier, The Western Edge

Type

Forest

Included Locations

• Arem Channel
• Glenmont