Severnaya Valley (Seh-ver-NYE-uh VAH-lee)
While a majority of the land that encompasses Draconia is charted territory, there are still the far-off corners of the world that have yet to be fully explored. For some locations this is due to the circumstances that make travel to those areas difficult, while for others it is a lack of desire or reason to scout the area in its entirety. And for the few remaining locations that have yet to be explored, they remain that way for good reason. The threats that exist within the area, whether they be natural or manufactured, pose a severe threat to even the Dragon Overlords in some shape or form.
As soon as you enter through the gate there's a sudden chill. The light from the sun goes dim and it feels as if all hope is sucked from your body... My squad only lasted a week inside the valley, and we couldn't even make it close to the edge of what was last recorded on the maps. Something about this place is not right; No one should come here. I regret signing up for this task, no amount of money is worth this.Such is the case with the Severnaya Valley of Briggs in the far north of Chromaticos. It used to lie connected to the Briggs mainland before the events surrounding Izgoy ot Gora turned the settlement into a wasteland. Now the Valley sits behind the still-standing gate that lies at the eastern end of Izgoy. Despite being located at a once populated area teeming with potential explorers, the Valley remained untouched and unexplored due to the plethora of threats that inhabited it. The wildlife inside exhibit more intelligent tactics, increased strength and even a level of sentience that can rival trained animals within the military. Not to mention the variety of unnatural life residing inside as well. Rumors of potential giant sightings even swirl around from time to time, supposedly being spotted at the gate that block access into the Valley.
The Gate
If one dares to enter the valley, one must first raise the portcullis that blocks access. Located on the outskirts of Izgoy Ot Gora's ruins, the gate has stood throughout time, weathering blizzards, battles and other damage over the course of millennia. While it was once manned and monitored, it now stands abandoned without a soul in sight to manage it. The spires that line the top of the portcullis are decorated with the grisly remnants of those who failed to return after entering. A warning sign from the inhabitants of the valley to those who would dare venture into their territory. For those that remain steady in their desire to explore, all they need do is turn the key inside of the large keyhole etched into the front of the gate. Once turned, the gears inside the foundation will begin to turn and raise the gate, allowing the brave souls access.
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