Chapter of the Veins

This is the 'Chapter of the Veins,' a fragmented text attributed to a forgotten sect known as the 'Geomancers of the Depths.' It's less a narrative and more a collection of esoteric diagrams, alchemical formulae, and coded prophecies concerning the earth's inner energies, particularly its network of veins or ley lines. These Geomancers believed the Iron-Grip Mountains were a living organism, and that its veins pulsed with Auric Resonance, a life force that could be manipulated by those who possessed the knowledge. The chapter details a process known as 'Veinwalking,' a form of ritualistic meditation that allows one to perceive and interact with these energies. It also speaks of The Great Vein, a central nexus of power located deep beneath the mountains, guarded by Stone Sentinels and shrouded in perpetual darkness. The Crimson Cartographers are obsessed with these theories.

The text warns of the dangers of disrupting the natural flow of these energies, citing The Great Sundering as a consequence of unchecked ambition and reckless experimentation in the Lost City of Umbral. The text suggests a connection between the veins and the Warped Gates, hinting that these tears in reality are actually caused by imbalances in the earth's energy grid. It also references a substance called 'Terra Vitae,' a rare mineral found only within the deepest veins, said to possess the power to heal the land and restore balance to the earth. What could it mean that a new Umbral Vein has been discovered? The Order of the Azure Hand are also interested in harnessing this power. The Silent Monks of Durin's Peak warn against such meddling, saying it will lead to the Great Unmaking. Even the Cobalt Corsairs stay away. Could Archivist Theron have found more information regarding Elder Borin's Chronicles? The Forgotten Smith may have known the secrets contained within these pages. Could this be the key to stopping the Chitinous Swarm? It also tells a new tale about The Weaver, who seems to control the Veins and its flow.