The hills surrounding Urik are mostly barren, but extensive irrigation transforms the land into arable soil. Grain fields, orchards, and vineyards create surprising greenery beneath the looming brown hills. Four roads emerge from the city-state and cross this verdant tract. The wide, winding Obsidian Way climbs toward the Smoking Crown and Urik’s obsidian mines. The High Road leads west toward Makla, Urik’s most important client village. The Trade Way travels south to the Silver Spring Oasis, and the Road of Kings travels east to Raam