Gold Canyon
Because most of the gold mined here was used to mint Taldan coin, the site is a minor, unofficial pilgrimage destination for local worshipers of Abadar, who read their god’s approval in finding flakes or even nuggets of gold in the water.
Geography
Gold Canyon not a natural canyon but rather the remains of a strip mine that followed a winding vein of gold and quartz for miles through rugged, rocky terrain some 4,000 years ago. For a few centuries after the veins played out, the canyon still served as a quarry, providing much of the granite used in local fortifications. All that remains today is a staircase-style ditch some 30 feet deep, 80 feet wide, and nearly 10 miles long.
A stone bridge with watchtowers on either escarpment was once distoryed by an earthquake, but has been repaired connecting the southern part of the county once again along the South Cassomir Highway.
Locals can reach the bottom of the canyon while on foot. Since steep stairs are carved into the rock next to the old bridge, all one has to do is descend. To cross, one must wade through the shallow, stagnant water in the canyon’s bottom and climb the opposite side. The path is completely inaccessible to livestock and wagons, however, with the repair of the bridge, trade and travel can not proceed once again.
Fauna & Flora
While water collects at the bottem, it remains stagnet and no water life exists in the shallow water. Some cliff and rock dwelling animals can be found along the canyon.
The rare Goldpebble has also been found along the canyon as well.
Natural Resources
Gold flecks can still be found, but the gold has been generally removed. This site now functions more for common stone production.
Type
Canyon
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