Onyx's Carcass

Venturing inside, a blood curling stench will greet your nostrils. You will see rotten flesh, decaying bones and gas errupting in bursts from the ground. The air is tinted in a moldy yellow with the occasional toxic cloud strudding past you. Pitwalkers without sufficient cleansing magic will inevitably join the corpses before their feet.
— Findings of the Abyss, p.89

The Dragon That Feasts Everlong.

It is said that with Kaskataars Punishment, every sentient creature on Cathrea lost its life. Even the mightiest dragon of the old world Maeven Yjaltesh met her end on that day. Her body, now only a legend spawning myths, functions as the outline of the cavern "Onyx's Carcass".

The gluttonous dragon named the "Mountain Eater" was such a dominating creature that even in death, her hunger has not stopped. Anyone daring to enter the cave unprepared will fall victim to her.

The Beasts Belly

When the Walkers first dared to explore the depths of the Pit, they discovered a massive skull, its maw yet open and hungry. Just like the cattle they were, they entered and found themselves in a cave reeking of rotten flesh. Its walls were riddled with veins made of bone and corpse, unrecognizable fauna cadavers scattered across the meaty floor. As they ventured forth, they found the body was higher than the highest mountain and longer than the horizon itself.

Dangers and Treasures

Why would anyone even think about exploring this monsters corpse? Pitwalkers traverse Maevens body in order to uncover her origin, or signs of a past life. Some are in search for critters of species unknown, while some seek out to study the corpses ecosystem. Most however, seek coin.

Those who Died

We know Maeven as the glutton she was because of the treasures left behind by the old ones. Those who lived before us died by the hands, or... teeth of that monster. Their toolery, at least partially, somehow still intact, can be found throughout the cave. Artifacts, the Pitwalkers call the tools found in the Abyss. They are sold for a hefty sum on the Cavligorean market.
Alternative Name(s)
Toxic Cavern, She Who Feasts
Type
Cave
Location under
Onyx Checklist
Backpack
Pickaxe
Sword
Bow
Cleansing Potion
Arrows
Food and Drinks

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