The Teplo’s waters trickle down from the Mantle. Centuries ago (circa 350), early records tell of a piece of the sky falling into the mountains from the heavens. The world-shaping earthquake that followed created the Fallensky Pass and forced an instant reversal of the Teplo river’s flow.
When the flaming chunk smashed into the mountains, it blasted a cavern of unreal size into the Mantle. This wide-mouthed cave is guarded by Oric druids who pay special reverence to avian creatures and the clear skies of their homeland. The original piece of the sky is buried in the depths, granting its guardians a secret power.
Interloping Dungeon monsters occasionally threaten Fallensky’s Rest. A large flock of talking snowbirds might follow delvers making the journey into the Vanlig region. These chattering swarms give information about anything the druids need. This is a lucrative opportunity for seafaring beasts and brethren, as the nature mages reward them for their help with favorable winds on future expeditions.