The Caverns of the Reforged

The Caverns of the Reforged are not a single, static location, but a sprawling network of subterranean tunnels and chambers, constantly being reshaped and rebuilt by the Deep-Delvers. These caverns, nestled deep within the Iron-Grip Mountains, serve as a living testament to their unwavering dedication to tradition and their rejection of the surface world's influence. Unlike The Dwarven Abbey, which embraces scholarship and innovation, the Caverns of the Reforged are a bastion of ancient dwarven values, where the focus is on preserving the past and safeguarding the earth's secrets. The Silent Monks of Durin's Peak visit this location in order to find peace.

The caverns are perpetually dark, lit only by the faint glow of carefully cultivated Gloomfungus and the flickering light of forges where the Deep-Delvers tirelessly hammer out weapons and armor, using techniques passed down through generations. They reject the use of Aetherium Conduits, viewing them as a dangerous corruption of Auric Resonance. The caverns are rumored to be guarded by ancient Stone Golems of Karak-Ungol, animated by the Forgotten Smith. Entry is only permitted to those who swear allegiance to the Deep-Delvers' cause and prove their unwavering commitment to tradition. The halls echo with the chants of the Deep-Delvers and Elder Vorin’s teachings, a constant reminder of their unwavering devotion to the past. Explorations have led to the discovery of the Echoing Cairns, which have given insight into the ways of the Reforged.

The Deep-Delvers are constantly expanding the caverns, delving deeper into the earth in search of rare minerals and lost artifacts, always wary of the threat posed by the Shadow-Goblins and the Chitinous Swarm. The Crimson Cartographers avoid mapping the area, fearing the Deep-Delvers' wrath. The Skyclaw Griffons occasionally hunt in the upper reaches of the caverns, preying on unwary travelers. Some texts indicate the Vault of Whispers may be connected to the Caverns. Is it possible that they possess a fragment of Elder Borin's Chronicles that supports their cause? Can even the Cobalt Corsairs survive in the Caverns?