Hazed Canyon

Hydrothermal springs scattered around the base of a massive depression ringed by 300- to 600-foot-high cliffs continuously generate a hazy fog and keep temperatures within the basin at a balmy 90° Fahrenheit regardless of the season, time of day, or weather conditions. These warm waters form the river Harange, a swift-moving stream with dozens of small cataracts ranging in height from three to 12 feet. The water temperature in this hot river fluctuates between 100°–200° Fahrenheit. The Schindle River also courses through the area, but it is much cooler than its sweltering counterpart. The steamy vapors rising up from the springs and Harange obscure all vision in the area, especially along the rim, which is nearly impassable except for a treacherous path on the canyon’s south side that ultimately leads to the bottom. However, few souls venture into the depths of the Hazed Canyon anymore. During its heyday, wealthy citizens from Tsen and Tsar visited the Tannesh Hot Springs and its reinvigorating baths for their reputed curative and rejuvenating properties. Loggers from Elise and even Glaivr ventured into the depression to hew the valuable teak and ironwood trees growing in the primordial forest in the Hazed Canyon’s interior. Several citadels also lie at the bottom of the depression, though their architects and occupants are the subject of rampant speculation. Some believe the fugitive Duncan may reside within one of these complexes. Other stories claim a mad sorcerer built one of these towers to perform experiments on steam technology. Legends also speak of two gargantuan beasts who skulk through the Hazed Canyon preying on the unwary.

Type

Canyon