The Under Dark
The Under Dark refers to the region beyond the world's subsurface, which many scholars believe starts at least three miles underground.
This region is home to the drow, the subterranean kin of the Dark Elves who reside and often worship the Forsaken Devil God Sylvala, and many Outcast Dwarves who worship the Fallen God Laduguer. However, the two factions frequently rival and skirmish, keeping their surface-level activity mild at best. The region is also home to many hostile creatures that consider invaders threats or food.
This region is home to the drow, the subterranean kin of the Dark Elves who reside and often worship the Forsaken Devil God Sylvala, and many Outcast Dwarves who worship the Fallen God Laduguer. However, the two factions frequently rival and skirmish, keeping their surface-level activity mild at best. The region is also home to many hostile creatures that consider invaders threats or food.
Geography
The caverns of the Under Dark are vast, with many scholars believing they span the entire planet. However, much is unexplored due to the hostile nature of the Under Dark denizens and native species.
Some areas of the Under Dark are filled with lakes and rivers of lava that make for dangerous terrain, while others are empty caverns that span miles.
Most Explorers have agreed upon a three-tiered system based on the depth of the region underground:
- Luxparva - The beginning reaches of the Under Dark, starting about three miles to six miles deep.
- Luxnulla - The mid-regions of the Under Dark that extend from about six miles to ten miles deep.
- Luxfinis - The furthest known regions of the Under Dark that extend from about ten miles deep and beyond. It is unknown how far these regions go, but most recordings of these depths are from recovered Drow and Dwarven texts and manuscripts that often refer to the region as forbidden, even for them.
Fauna & Flora
The Under Dark is known to be filled with caves that host a variety of unique species of fungi and flora that do not require sunlight. These are often sought after for research, medicine, food, and recreational purposes.
Natural Resources
The Under Dark is where many explorers go for mythical and rare ores used to craft precious metals and gems for trade. This is considered extremely risky, as these rare elements are found at the deeper depths of the Under Dark.
Type
Underground / Subterranean
Location under
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