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|Name=Arenam’s Quarry

|Type=Glass Mining Settlement

|Location=Arenam’s Quarry is located north of Azirith, nestled within the Glass Fields of Zanarak

|Location=Arenam’s Quarry is located north of [[Azirith]], nestled within the Glass Fields of [[Zanarak]]

|Realm=Zanarak

|Inhabitants=Gilaari, Sunshifters~~, desert traders~~

|Inhabitants=Gilaari, Sunshifters

|Significance=Primary source of raw mirage glass and obsidian, fueling the glass trade of Zanarak.

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{{Settlement Sections

|Introduction=Arenam’s Quarry is a small but vital mining settlement in the Glass Fields of Zanarak, where raw mirage glass, obsidian, and rare crystalline formations are extracted from the fractured desert. Named after Arenam, the Spirit of Sand and Glass, the town is as harsh and unforgiving as the desert itself—a place where every step is a risk, and every shard has value.

|Introduction='''Arenam’s Quarry''' is a small but vital mining settlement in the [[Glass Fields]] of [[Zanarak]], where raw mirage glass, obsidian, and rare crystalline formations are extracted from the fractured desert. Named after [[Arenam]], the Spirit of Sand and Glass, the town is as harsh and unforgiving as the desert itself—a place where every step is a risk, and every shard has value.

|Geography=Arenam’s Quarry is located north of Azirith, nestled 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 Ashland heat.

|Geography=Arenam’s Quarry is located north of [[Azirith]], nestled 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 Ashland heat.

The town itself is built low to the ground, its stone and glass-reinforced dwellings designed to withstand the deadly glassstorms that sweep through the region. Deep within the quarry, a network of tunnels and shelters, known as ~~the Dustwarren~~, protects miners and traders from the elements.

The town itself is built low to the ground, its stone and glass-reinforced dwellings designed to withstand the deadly glassstorms that sweep through the region. Deep within the quarry, a network of tunnels and shelters, known as [[Omareth’s Hollow]], protects miners and traders from the elements.

|History=Arenam’s Quarry was founded centuries ago when Gilaari prospectors first uncovered vast deposits of mirage glass deep within the Glass Fields. The settlement grew around the richest veins, its survival dependent on the constant demand for glass and obsidian in cities like Azirith and Orundahl.

|History=Arenam’s Quarry was founded centuries ago when [[Gilaari]] prospectors first uncovered vast deposits of mirage glass deep within the Glass Fields. The settlement grew around the richest veins, its survival dependent on the constant demand for glass and obsidian in cities like Azirith and [[Orundahl]].

Over time, the Sunshifters arrived, bringing their expertise in alchemical refinement, transforming raw glass into weapons, enchanted artifacts, and illusionary lenses. Though Arenam’s Quarry has never been a thriving metropolis, its resources are invaluable to Zanarak and beyond.

Over time, the [[Sunshifters]] arrived, bringing their expertise in alchemical refinement, transforming raw glass into weapons, enchanted artifacts, and illusionary lenses. Though Arenam’s Quarry has never been a thriving metropolis, its resources are invaluable to Zanarak and beyond.

|Notable Locations==== ~~The Shattered Vein~~ ===

|Notable Locations==== Tzelha’s Wake ===

~~The~~ largest open-pit mine in the region, ~~where miners carefully extract raw mirage glass and obsidian. The terrain~~ is ~~unstable, and accidents are common, yet the rewards outweigh the risks for those skilled enough to navigate its dangers~~.

[[Tzelha’s Wake]] is largest open-pit mine in the region, said to have been split open by the final act of [[Tzelha]], an enigmatic figure whose name is now spoken only in fragments of legend.

~~===~~ The ~~Glasscradle Forge ===~~

* The terrain is unstable, with sections collapsing and reforming unpredictably as the desert shifts.

~~A Sunshifter-operated refinery, where mirage glass~~ is ~~melted, reshaped~~, and ~~infused with alchemical energy~~. ~~The forge is both a workplace and a sacred site~~, as ~~many Sunshifters believe glass carries~~ echoes of ~~Arenam’s will~~.

* Miners claim the glass hums after storms, as if retaining echoes of something long buried beneath the surface.

* Certain areas of the quarry are avoided due to unexplained disappearances, with some believing that disturbing the oldest formations brings misfortune.

=== ~~The Splintered Walk~~ ===

=== Vothar’s Forge ===

~~A labyrinthine ravine filled with towering~~ glass ~~shards~~, ~~where only the most skilled Gilaari miners dare to tread~~. ~~The jagged walls hum faintly when the wind passes through~~, ~~giving rise~~ to ~~rumors of whispered voices within the~~ glass.

[[Vothar’s Forge]] is a [[Sunshifter]]-operated refinery where mirage glass is melted, reshaped, and infused with alchemical energy. It is named after [[Vothar]], a figure from Sunshifter history who was said to have woven light into glass, though whether he was a real person or a symbolic myth remains uncertain.

~~===~~ The ~~Dustwarren ===~~

* The furnaces burn with alchemical fire, producing heat capable of reshaping even the hardest materials.

~~A network of underground shelters and tunnels~~, ~~carved beneath~~ the ~~town to escape~~ the ~~blinding glassstorms~~ that ~~can flay unprotected travelers alive~~.

* Shimmering mirages form in the air, making it difficult to discern reality within the forge’s walls.

* Apprentices must undergo the Trial of the Glassfire, a test of patience and control that determines whether they are worthy of the craft.

=== The ~~Scarred~~ Market ===

=== The Xalreth Span ===

Arenam’s ~~small but essential~~ trading post, where merchants from ~~Azirith and Orundahl~~ barter for raw glass, obsidian tools, and alchemical components. Water is the ~~preferred~~ currency, and ~~many deals are struck under the shade~~ of ~~tattered awnings and mirage-warped canopies~~.

The [[Xalreth Span]] is a fractured ridge of black glass, forming a natural bridge over the lower quarry. The name comes from an old Gilaari word meaning "shattered paths," referencing both its unstable footing and the way voices seem to carry unnaturally across its surface.

* The ridge is known for sudden fractures, making crossing it a calculated risk.

* During certain seasons, the wind through the glass formations produces sounds that resemble distant whispers.

* Some believe the span was once part of a much larger structure, long since consumed by the desert.

=== Omareth’s Hollow ===

[[Omareth’s Hollow]] is a network of underground tunnels and shelters carved beneath the settlement, used as a refuge during the glassstorms that periodically sweep through the region.

* The name comes from an oral tradition among the Gilaari, which tells of a caravan led by Omareth that survived a month-long storm by taking shelter in an early form of these tunnels.

* The deeper tunnels lead to excavation sites that have long been abandoned, though some explorers still seek forgotten veins of glass and minerals within them.

* Certain tunnels remain unmarked on any known map, with rumors of hidden chambers that predate the settlement itself.

=== Shavhiri Market ===

[[Shavhiri Market]] is Arenam’s primary trading post, where merchants from distant settlements barter for raw glass, obsidian tools, and alchemical components. The market takes its name from the Sunshifter term "shavhiri," which refers to wealth gained through mirages—an allusion to the way fortunes rise and fall unpredictably in the desert.

* The location of the market shifts depending on the season, alternating between open-air spaces and underground chambers.

* Traders often conduct business through indirect means, using gestures and coded phrases to disguise the true value of their goods.

* Water remains the most valuable currency, and some merchants require a portion of a buyer’s supply as a form of tribute before making a sale.

|Culture and Society=Work dominates life—every resident mines, refines, or trades glass in some capacity. Gilaari miners navigate the glass fields with instinct and skill, while Sunshifter alchemists handle glass refinement. Few outsiders stay long, as the harsh environment and constant risk of injury make life in Arenam’s Quarry unforgiving.

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 |Name=Arenam’s Quarry
 |Type=Glass Mining Settlement
-|Location=Arenam’s Quarry is located north of Azirith, nestled within the Glass Fields of Zanarak
+|Location=Arenam’s Quarry is located north of [[Azirith]], nestled within the Glass Fields of [[Zanarak]]
 |Realm=Zanarak
-|Inhabitants=Gilaari, Sunshifters, desert traders
+|Inhabitants=Gilaari, Sunshifters
 |Significance=Primary source of raw mirage glass and obsidian, fueling the glass trade of Zanarak.
 }}
 {{Settlement Sections
-|Introduction=Arenam’s Quarry is a small but vital mining settlement in the Glass Fields of Zanarak, where raw mirage glass, obsidian, and rare crystalline formations are extracted from the fractured desert. Named after Arenam, the Spirit of Sand and Glass, the town is as harsh and unforgiving as the desert itself—a place where every step is a risk, and every shard has value.
+|Introduction='''Arenam’s Quarry''' is a small but vital mining settlement in the [[Glass Fields]] of [[Zanarak]], where raw mirage glass, obsidian, and rare crystalline formations are extracted from the fractured desert. Named after [[Arenam]], the Spirit of Sand and Glass, the town is as harsh and unforgiving as the desert itself—a place where every step is a risk, and every shard has value.
-|Geography=Arenam’s Quarry is located north of Azirith, nestled 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 Ashland heat.
+|Geography=Arenam’s Quarry is located north of [[Azirith]], nestled 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 Ashland heat.
-The town itself is built low to the ground, its stone and glass-reinforced dwellings designed to withstand the deadly glassstorms that sweep through the region. Deep within the quarry, a network of tunnels and shelters, known as the Dustwarren, protects miners and traders from the elements.
+The town itself is built low to the ground, its stone and glass-reinforced dwellings designed to withstand the deadly glassstorms that sweep through the region. Deep within the quarry, a network of tunnels and shelters, known as [[Omareth’s Hollow]], protects miners and traders from the elements.
-|History=Arenam’s Quarry was founded centuries ago when Gilaari prospectors first uncovered vast deposits of mirage glass deep within the Glass Fields. The settlement grew around the richest veins, its survival dependent on the constant demand for glass and obsidian in cities like Azirith and Orundahl.
+|History=Arenam’s Quarry was founded centuries ago when [[Gilaari]] prospectors first uncovered vast deposits of mirage glass deep within the Glass Fields. The settlement grew around the richest veins, its survival dependent on the constant demand for glass and obsidian in cities like Azirith and [[Orundahl]].
-Over time, the Sunshifters arrived, bringing their expertise in alchemical refinement, transforming raw glass into weapons, enchanted artifacts, and illusionary lenses. Though Arenam’s Quarry has never been a thriving metropolis, its resources are invaluable to Zanarak and beyond.
+Over time, the [[Sunshifters]] arrived, bringing their expertise in alchemical refinement, transforming raw glass into weapons, enchanted artifacts, and illusionary lenses. Though Arenam’s Quarry has never been a thriving metropolis, its resources are invaluable to Zanarak and beyond.
-|Notable Locations==== The Shattered Vein ===
+|Notable Locations==== Tzelha’s Wake ===
-The largest open-pit mine in the region, where miners carefully extract raw mirage glass and obsidian. The terrain is unstable, and accidents are common, yet the rewards outweigh the risks for those skilled enough to navigate its dangers.
+[[Tzelha’s Wake]] is largest open-pit mine in the region, said to have been split open by the final act of [[Tzelha]], an enigmatic figure whose name is now spoken only in fragments of legend.
-=== The Glasscradle Forge ===
+* The terrain is unstable, with sections collapsing and reforming unpredictably as the desert shifts.
-A Sunshifter-operated refinery, where mirage glass is melted, reshaped, and infused with alchemical energy. The forge is both a workplace and a sacred site, as many Sunshifters believe glass carries echoes of Arenam’s will.
+* Miners claim the glass hums after storms, as if retaining echoes of something long buried beneath the surface.
+* Certain areas of the quarry are avoided due to unexplained disappearances, with some believing that disturbing the oldest formations brings misfortune.
-=== The Splintered Walk ===
+=== Vothar’s Forge ===
-A labyrinthine ravine filled with towering glass shards, where only the most skilled Gilaari miners dare to tread. The jagged walls hum faintly when the wind passes through, giving rise to rumors of whispered voices within the glass.
+[[Vothar’s Forge]] is a [[Sunshifter]]-operated refinery where mirage glass is melted, reshaped, and infused with alchemical energy. It is named after [[Vothar]], a figure from Sunshifter history who was said to have woven light into glass, though whether he was a real person or a symbolic myth remains uncertain.
-=== The Dustwarren ===
+* The furnaces burn with alchemical fire, producing heat capable of reshaping even the hardest materials.
-A network of underground shelters and tunnels, carved beneath the town to escape the blinding glassstorms that can flay unprotected travelers alive.
+* Shimmering mirages form in the air, making it difficult to discern reality within the forge’s walls.
+* Apprentices must undergo the Trial of the Glassfire, a test of patience and control that determines whether they are worthy of the craft.
-=== The Scarred Market ===
+=== The Xalreth Span ===
-Arenam’s small but essential trading post, where merchants from Azirith and Orundahl barter for raw glass, obsidian tools, and alchemical components. Water is the preferred currency, and many deals are struck under the shade of tattered awnings and mirage-warped canopies.
+The [[Xalreth Span]] is a fractured ridge of black glass, forming a natural bridge over the lower quarry. The name comes from an old Gilaari word meaning "shattered paths," referencing both its unstable footing and the way voices seem to carry unnaturally across its surface.
+* The ridge is known for sudden fractures, making crossing it a calculated risk.
+* During certain seasons, the wind through the glass formations produces sounds that resemble distant whispers.
+* Some believe the span was once part of a much larger structure, long since consumed by the desert.
+=== Omareth’s Hollow ===
+[[Omareth’s Hollow]] is a network of underground tunnels and shelters carved beneath the settlement, used as a refuge during the glassstorms that periodically sweep through the region.
+* The name comes from an oral tradition among the Gilaari, which tells of a caravan led by Omareth that survived a month-long storm by taking shelter in an early form of these tunnels.
+* The deeper tunnels lead to excavation sites that have long been abandoned, though some explorers still seek forgotten veins of glass and minerals within them.
+* Certain tunnels remain unmarked on any known map, with rumors of hidden chambers that predate the settlement itself.
+=== Shavhiri Market ===
+[[Shavhiri Market]] is Arenam’s primary trading post, where merchants from distant settlements barter for raw glass, obsidian tools, and alchemical components. The market takes its name from the Sunshifter term "shavhiri," which refers to wealth gained through mirages—an allusion to the way fortunes rise and fall unpredictably in the desert.
+* The location of the market shifts depending on the season, alternating between open-air spaces and underground chambers.
+* Traders often conduct business through indirect means, using gestures and coded phrases to disguise the true value of their goods.
+* Water remains the most valuable currency, and some merchants require a portion of a buyer’s supply as a form of tribute before making a sale.
 |Culture and Society=Work dominates life—every resident mines, refines, or trades glass in some capacity. Gilaari miners navigate the glass fields with instinct and skill, while Sunshifter alchemists handle glass refinement. Few outsiders stay long, as the harsh environment and constant risk of injury make life in Arenam’s Quarry unforgiving.