Maya Teti

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Thin skinned little people complain about the springs at Maya Teti... Most whine that they burn too much... Too much acid in the water, they say. Water too hot, they say... They always complain. But I'm an Orc! We have thick skin. I'm not bothered by a little hot acid. And to me? They are perfect!

— Squagan Gakhe "The Skinless"

Sometimes called the "Bath of the Damned" in the Common language, and the "Fountain of the Clouded Sky" in Undercommon, Maya Teti is located at the base of the Hara-Im Volcano in the eastern Gahiji Mountains- which themselves form the western and southern edges of the Chisisi Desert.
Once considered the sister formation of Maya Hapet, and a natural wonder of Tolara... Until recently these formations were thought to be lost or destroyed during the last eruption of Hara-Im in 6514. This turned out to be false, however, as the formations were rediscovered a decade later in 6524 by Ilerian Expedition Team Leader Sali-Tauret Markata.
Maya Teti consists of a similar series of natural limestone and travertine terraces fed by geothermal springs. However, it differs from its sister formation in that the resulting waters are fed through volcanic vents instead of the naturally made pressure vents found at Maya Hapet. The result is a series of dramatic walled terraces in vibrant shades of reds, yellows, and oranges. These structures are usually filled with acidic green and yellow waters, which bubble up from below ground; on average the area maintains a water temperature of around 122°F ( 50°C) across the terraces- though they can reach as high as 150°F (65°C) at the height of the dry season.

A Site of Disagreement

Ownership of the Chisisi region (and the Gahiji Mountains as a byproduct) has been hotly contested by the Ileri and Enethi since the divergence of the two during the Red Schism. At the center of the battle lies Maya Hapet itelf. Equal arguments have been fought over Maya Teti as well, as a byproduct of its status as a sister formation.
Maya Hapet in particular, however, is believed to have significant healing properties; according to the folklore of both ethnicities, their Deities (Netamesphut and Mahees-Inet respectively) blessed the waters as a gift to their people after their long journey through the Chisisi Desert- making Maya Hapet a significant religious site for both groups.

Yellowstone National Park by Jenean Newcomb

Located In
Base of Hara-Im Volcano,
Gahiji Mountains
Talaina'Vao, Tolara

Landmark Type
Hot Spring Terraces