Black Burrows

Written by Vothas
The Black Burrows is a cavern system found in the Kingdom of Alar. Nobody knows for sure how the caves were formed but the most popular theory is that the caves are not natural, and were instead dug out by some large creature. Nobody can confirm this theory for sure since nobody has seen such a creature, but who can say for sure what dwells in the deepest parts of the caves.

The cave is unique due to it being the only known place to find Zandrium ore, a rare metal with powerful magical properties often used to create some of the most powerful weapons in Lotharel. Due to Zandrium's properties and rarity the raw ore can catch a very high price, with many an explorer perishing in the burrows in pursuit of wealth.

The cavern itself is dangerous with creatures known as Ruriks infesting the caverns. The creatures are rarely seen anywhere else possibly being attracted to the area due to the high levels of magic associated with the Zandrium ore.