Erg of Judgement

The Erg of Judgement is an inhospitable dune sea. The sun beats down mercilessly during the day, heating the sand to levels that can cause second or even third degree burns to exposed skin – making this area the hottest location in the land. At night, the temperature drops and hovers around freezing. The area is also prone to frequent fierce sand storms that make vision (and sometimes breathing) not possible without some sort of face shielding. Because of these extreme conditions, along with virtually no vegetation, water sources, or natural shelter of any kind, traveling through it is practically impossible without adequate provisions, transports, and careful preparation.
The erg gets its name from those who are stationed or are serving time in the Prison of Buliara. If a prisoner attempts to escape, guards will not even bother chasing, opting instead to "let the sands pass judgement," - implying the escaped prisoner (having no supplies or transportation) will almost certainly perish. Stories speak of restless spirits of former inmates, cursed to roam the erg forever, as punishment for their attempted escape of their prison sentences.

Alternative Name(s)

Desert of Mystery

Type

Desert

Location under

Gerudo Desert