Lake of Fire

The Lake of Fire is an inaccurately named volcanic plateau which is notorious for its ever-changing landscape. The only permanent settlement here is the town of Conflagration, which has been built and rebuilt over centuries. But while most sensible Edenians would steer clear of this place altogether, small bands of intrepid Edenite prospectors have been making a living here since time immemorial.

Geography

The Lake of Fire is an erroneously named volcanic plateau found in the Peccatia region of Nunya. It is bounded in the west by Dükuhüo Aüki, the River Bidness in the south, and the River of Sins to the north and east.

 

The “Lake” is characterized by long, empty stretches of dark volcanic rock. It earned its name from the small “islands” of lush vegetated land which dot the otherwise barren landscape. The largest of these, found along the River of Sins, is the patch of land which plays host to Conflagration—the Lake’s only permanent settlement.

 

Other landmarks include a series of jagged spires called Mother’s Teeth, a collection of hot springs found near the confluence of the rivers Bidness and Sins, and numerous craters believed to have been the sites of dragon hatchings.

Ecosystem

Most life stays the hell away from the Lake of Fire. The hardy flora and fauna who call this place home are stubborn, tough, and adaptable. The frequent eruptions of Dükuhüo Aüki do create rich, nutritious soil, but they also destroy life seemingly at random.

Fauna & Flora

Hellfire Pines are abundant on the Lake, dragons love to nest here, and the sapient species of Eden mine the land for precious edenite.

Natural Resources

Edenite, the rare mineral used to fuel the Dwarvish Hämnare and other Edenian vehicles, is general over the whole of the Lake. Prospectors have made a fortune mining the stuff here.

 

They’ve also died in volcanic eruptions a lot. So, you know, there is that.

Alternative Name(s)
The Toe
Type
Plateau
Location under

Comments

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Jul 16, 2025 01:23 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

What is probable death in the face of possible fortune?

Emy x
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Jul 16, 2025 02:26 by E. Christopher Clark

I love that turn of phrase! And yeah, that's probably what they're thinking.

Jul 19, 2025 15:33 by Chris L

And you've answered my question on the other article here! (I still like my idea about huffing volcanic gas. Maybe it's an aphrodisiac and a profitable side business?)

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Jul 19, 2025 16:50 by E. Christopher Clark

Ooh, I read this comment first so now I gotta go see what you said about the huffing of volcanic gas. Cause that's GOT to be a thing.

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