Arenam's Quarry
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| Type | Glass Mining Settlement |
| Location | Arenam’s Quarry is located north of Azirith, nestled within the Glass Fields of Zanarak |
| Realm | Zanarak |
| Inhabitants | Gilaari • Galihi |
| Significance | Primary source of raw glass and obsidian, fueling the glass trade of Zanarak. |
Introduction
Arenam’s Quarry is a small but vital mining settlement in the Glass Fields of Zanarak, where raw glass, obsidian, and rare crystalline formations are extracted from the fractured desert. Named after Arenam, the Spirit of Sand and Desert, the town is a harsh mining town.
Geography
Arenam’s Quarry is located north of Azirith, within the Glass Fields of Zanarak. The land surrounding the town is a treacherous expanse of jagged, splintered glass formations, formed by the intense fusion of desert sands and heat of nearby Tahrzul.
The town itself is built low to the ground, its stone and glass-reinforced dwellings. Deep within the quarry, a network of tunnels and shelters, protects miners and traders from the elements.
History
Arenam’s Quarry was founded centuries ago when Gilaari prospectors first uncovered a way to mine glass. The settlement grew around the richest veins in the Glass Fields, its survival dependent on the constant demand for glass and obsidian.
Over time, the Galihi arrived, bringing their expertise in alchemical refinement, transforming raw glass into weapons and enchanted artifacts.
Notable Locations
Tzelha’s Pit
Tzelha’s Pit is largest open-pit mine in the region.
Votha's Refinery
Votha Refinery is a refinery where glass is melted, reshaped, and infused with alchemical energy.
The Xalreth Span
The Xalreth Span is a fractured ridge of black glass, forming a natural bridge over a lower quarry. The name comes from an old Gilaari word meaning "path."
Shavhiri Market
Shavhiri Market is Arenam’s primary trading post, where merchants from distant settlements barter for raw glass, obsidian tools, and alchemical components.
Culture and Society
Work dominates life. Gilaari miners navigate the glass fields with instinct and skill, while Galihi alchemists handle glass refinement. Few outsiders stay long, as the harsh environment and constant risk of injury make life in Arenam’s Quarry unforgiving.
Economy
Arenam’s Quarry is the largest supplier of raw glass in Zanarak, exporting to Azirith, Orundahl, and beyond.