The Brittle Caves

West of the Ashfell lies a maze of tunnels once infested with Rust monsters. The iron rich stone has long been emptied and is but a brittle version of its former self. Walking through it's tunnels is dangerous due to the large pockets of air where iron ore once lay. The stone gives way beneath the feet and one can quickly become trapped or stuck.

Ecosystem

There is little to no ecosystem within the cave system. Only the most hardy of plants can survive as there is seldom water in these tunnels. Creatures have been known to traverse the caves from time to time seeking shelter or entrance to other parts of The Nihilisolis.

History

The Brittle Caves once flourished with Iron and Copper ore. The pure and rich Iron made it a place of great interest to both nearby Duregar and Deep Gnome activity. After several mining excursions a large rise in Rust Monster population turned into a quickly expanding plague as the place became dangerous both due to the brittle of the stone left behind and the rust monsters themselves. Not wanting to lose their tools and equipment those who once mined the ore stoppen and the brittle caves over a period of a few years became but a dry husk.

Location under

The Nihilisolis