The Cauldron

This volcanic area sits in the shadow of the Western mountains. It is bordered on the south by the Azuran desert, to the west by the Wall of Spears, and to the east by open plains. This construct of the Fall, it has acted as an insulator against Orcish invasion to the east and from human wars from the west.

Rivers of magma run from a central mount, a planar inferno that links directly to the Elemental Plane of Fire. Inhabitants of that fiery plane sometimes emerge to commune with or wage war upon the Material Plane. These events are rare though.

Navigating this area creates a huge heat risk. Just as hot as the Azuran desert at night, it can weaken and kill mortals quickly during the day. Any attempt to travel through this area requires strong heat resistances or a substantial ability to stay cool.

Around the Cauldron, travlers may encounter bands of Orc patrol on the far outskirts. Only those with a desperate need to pass this area weave among the lava rivers. Fire Elementals commonly patrol these corridors.