Perpetual steam ponds

Naturally occuring points where underground magic and heat cause perpetual evaporation of moisture. This steam reaches temperatures of around 100 degrees. Since this is such a hot area year round it means that any form of cold, or ice cannot survive within the pond. This makes the ponds perfect for ending frostbite or hypothermia.

Geography

A depression in the ground with towering pillars of steam rising from the inside.

Ecosystem

They all exist within the northern tundras, and are a signal that the area around them is not permafrost. Therefor the few northern agricultural endeavors are in the area of a pond.

History

When the war that ended in the dark years occurred ambient fire magic scorched some of the earth in the northern tundras. This magic burrowed underground and settled in places where it could warm the surface but not be reached. those places became the steaming ponds.

Alternative Name(s)

steaming pits

Type

Pond