Description
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Mirestone Mine is a rugged site carved into the rocky hills a few days' journey west of Scalemire Fen Encampment. The entrance is a dark, gaping maw in the hillside, framed by wooden support beams. Piles of excavated earth and stone surround the area, with carts filled with glittering gems and rough stone constantly moving. Kobolds, with their diminutive but fierce forms, oversee the operations, while enslaved tortles, grung, koa toa, and locathah toil under their watchful eyes. Pet drakes, tethered to posts or prowling the perimeter, keep the enslaved workers in line. The lanterns cast a flickering light that highlights the harsh, oppressive atmosphere.
Smell
The air at Mirestone Mine carries the earthy scent of freshly turned soil and the metallic tang of stone dust. The occasional sulfurous odor wafts from deeper within the mine, hinting at geothermal activity. The smell of sweat, fear, and labor permeates the site, mingling with the cool, mineral-rich air, creating a unique and oppressive blend that speaks of hard work and suffering.
Hear
The mine resounds with the sounds of industry and oppression. The rhythmic clinking of pickaxes against stone echoes from the tunnels, punctuated by the occasional rumble of distant rockfalls. Kobolds bark harsh commands, their voices sharp and grating, while the enslaved workers murmur and groan in response. The creak of wooden carts, the clatter of tools, and the occasional roar or hiss from the pet drakes add to the constant hum of activity. The sounds of labor and control dominate the natural wilderness noise.
Known History
Mirestone Mine is a stone and gem mine infested with kobolds and drakes - it's said that they might be excavating for something more for their master, Murkclaw.
Known Inhabitants
Mistwood Lake miners
Recent Encounters
Recent scouting of the Mine has revealed more about the mine, as well as its weaknesses.
It is run by a forekobold named Kazira Stonewhisper who has an alpha ambush drake named Gloomclaw. Inside, there is a forge run by Zyxxit Gemforge, a Kobold Artificer known for traps. Within the mine, there are rumors that a section of the mine was closed off after the diggers uncovered a Xorn.
Anyone trying to go back to the mine can use the patrol map that was created by Halbert the halfling and attack at sunset during the shift change when only two kobolds guard the entrance.
If a Mist Watch adventurer wished for more information, they could interrogate the kobold Haät, who was captured from the Mine's entrance and is currently in Mist Watch custody.
The Mine is currently in a state of disrepair following Murkclaw's raid.
The Mine was attacked by undead and now they have taken residency deep within the mine going all the way down to the underdark
The mine is Leaking out Fog for some reason the area is heavily obscured