Felyalindë
Felyalindë, or the "Singing Cavern," is a truly unique and awe-inspiring place within the Eredlaica Mountains. As the name suggests, the cavern is renowned for the strange, ethereal sounds that seem to emanate from its depths. These sounds are not merely echoes, but a constant, shifting melody.
The cavern itself is a marvel of geological wonder. Stalactites hang like frozen tears from the high ceilings, while stalagmites rise from the cavern floor like ghostly sentinels. The air is cool and damp, and the cavern is permeated by a network of subterranean rivers, the most prominent being the Urngor Jool , which flows through the heart of the cavern.
Life within Felyalindë is unique and adapted to the constant sound. Strange, bioluminescent fungi thrive in the darkness, casting an eerie glow. Blind cave fish, with their sensitive senses, navigate the murky waters. Some creatures, it is said, have even learned to mimic the cavern's song, their calls blending seamlessly with the ever-changing melody. The cavern also connects to the Tomar Vreg, an ancient dwarven highway. There is also a narrow passage deep in the cavern that leads up to Nómëúmaiar.
Localized Phenomena
The source of the haunting sounds within Felyalindë remains a mystery. Some believe the unique geological formations within the cave, combined with the constant flow of the Urngor Jool river, create the eerie melodies.
Others believe the sounds originate from creatures that dwell deep within the cavern. Perhaps some strange, unseen creatures produce the haunting melodies, their calls echoing through the tunnels.
However, the most unsettling theory suggests that the sounds are the wailing ghosts of those who perished within Nómëúmaiar, the ruined temple nearby. These spirits, trapped within the earth, are said to lament their fate, their mournful cries echoing through the caverns of Felyalindë.
Type
Cave
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