Birminver mines
This system of narrow natural caves and artificial tunnels under the Coldcloud Spires is rich in all kind of ore and veins of pure metals, as well as gems and rare minerals. In three different locations small mining villages are built in and around known entrances to the caves. The mining of these places was made profitable by the construction of the Duskpath by House Thenebrys. It is a narrow road which leads into the mountains, splitting in the direction of the three mines and often becoming tunnels, connecting the mines to Hidden harbour and enabling them to bring their yield out of the mountains and to the market of Westpoint. The mines have their own smelting ovens, shipments normally arrive in Hidden Harbour every two weeks.
Geography
The mines are located in the high mountains, as good as inaccesible except for the Duskpath.
Ecosystem
The deeper parts of the caves sometimes house strange crystal formations, subterranean fauna and flora, underground streams and more.
Localized Phenomena
Music sometimes drifts inexplicably through the winding tunnels. Some rocks and crystals seem to have flame flickering through them on occasion.
Natural Resources
Many different metals and gems
History
Already discovered and explored by the inhabitants of the mountains, who mined them very slightly for the creation of jewels, tools, weapons and the like. First small mining operation was started by the second generation to rule the region, which gave them unexpected riches. Initial transport out of the mountains was done along multiple goat tracks in a necessarily large detour to Hidden Harbour, the closest natural harbour. After the construction of a keep there to defend the harbour, the Duskpath was slowly carved over the years. In the subsequent century two other rich sites were found and mines opened.
Type
Cave System
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