Caverns of glass
At the border between Valeknaar and Daelon is a mysterious gallery of caves in which rocks all look like crystals. Very few of those are actually rare, since most of them can be found elsewhere in Merhendiv, but the great concentration of sparkly rocks in these caves makes it a sight to behold.
Geography
The caverns, while technically located in Valeknaar, can ony be accessed through a very specific path from the howling gorge. It is a network of numerous caves regrouping a lot of the types of gemstones, diamonds, and crystalized rocks of all kinds found all over Merhendiv. The walls reflect any source of light like ice would, and various stalactites and stalagmites act as deforming glass or lens.
Some rocks produce a nice glow according to their colors like the sunlight stones, and the subterranean lakes are so clear the water is almost invisible.
Some cracks in the ceiling let natural light shine through and illuminate parts of the caverns.
Fauna & Flora
The abundance of minerals and incredible aspect of the caverns affect all lifeforms that live in it. The caverns are in fact the first location in which were recorded glass scorpions, easily confused with rocks to the untrained eye.
Most animals and plants have these crystal or glowy aspects, giving the caves a rare uniformity.
Natural Resources
Most mineral resources in the caves are unexploitable, and those who would want to find the rare materials, even if they are expert, might get so confused by the omnipresence of similar but worthless rocks they would need to spend years for any result. The only exceptions to this are sunlight stones.
The animals and plants sometimes make for exotic gifts to nobles.
The elves often come meditate into the caves, as it is filled with hylif and enhances their connection to the world.
For a bit of ambiance
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