Nestled deep within the dense, shadowed forests near the well-trodden trade paths lies the Cave of Lamentation, a place of sorrow and mystery. The entrance is hidden amongst the towering trees, veiled by a creeping mist that clings to the earth. A somber stillness pervades the area, broken only by the faint rustle of leaves and the occasional creaking of ancient branches. Those who travel the nearby trade routes often speak of a strange, melancholic echo that seems to emanate from the cave, a sound that stirs unease in the hearts of even the bravest.
The cave itself is a vast, yawning expanse, its walls covered in jagged stone and darkened moss. Inside, the air is thick with the scent of damp earth and decay, and the further one ventures, the heavier the sense of despair becomes. Flickering torchlight reveals walls carved with strange, haunting glyphs and murals depicting long-forgotten tragedies—an ancient reminder of the cave's sorrowful history. It is said that the cave was once a place of worship, where those who sought peace or closure would come to mourn the dead.
What most do not know is that beneath the surface of the Cave of Lamentation lies a hidden labyrinth of tunnels and chambers that extend far beyond its initial cavernous depths. These dark, winding passageways connect the Cave of Lamentation to the legendary Cave of Rok-Nar. Few are aware of these secret connections, and even fewer have ventured to explore them.
The discovery of this hidden link came by the unlikely hands of a Skink known as Beastmaster Tiktok, a curious and resourceful member of the Seraphon who had long been studying the geography of the region. Through his keen observation and relentless exploration, Tiktok uncovered the hidden passages that joined the two caves, a discovery that could change the balance of power for those who control the ancient, sacred sites. The hidden pathways, dark and winding as they are, offer an underground route to Rok-Nar, bypassing the dangers of the mountain above and the eyes of travelers.
The Cave of Lamentations, once a place of sadness and reverence, has now become a place of intrigue and danger, where lost secrets of the past can be uncovered, but at great cost. A connection to the Cave of Rok-Nar, revealed only to those willing to venture deep into the shadows, promises death, power and the ancient knowledge that awaits at the end of the corridors is deadly to most creatures, there is nothing worse than entering a territory where light reigns in the darkness.