Hollowvein Mine
The rhythm of the deep is broken by the scent of ozone and old blood.
A derelict iron mine where the walls weep rust-colored water. Now inhabited by a paranoid kobold tribe, its depths hold jagged crystals and deadly pitfalls.
Cool, damp air carries the scent of wet soot and copper. Occasional tremors cause dust to fall from the ceiling, and the only light comes from flickering tallow candles or glowing fungus.
☠ Threat
Slythrik the Scale-Caller, a winged kobold sorcerer, rules the mine with an iron claw. He seeks to awaken a slumbering elemental force within the quartz to elevate his tribe to draconic status. His obsession makes the mine a gauntlet of lethal traps designed to sacrifice intruders to the stones.
History
Founded by the Oakhaven Mining Consortium a century ago, Hollowvein was closed after a series of unfortunate collapses. The truth is darker: the miners dug too deep into a vein of corrupted quartz that drove them to madness. Now, a kobold tribe uses the cursed crystals to fuel their primitive sorcery and defend their stolen territory.
Encounter Table
CRFilthy, oversized rodents drawn by the smell of rations or blood.
Two kobolds carrying lanterns and checking support beams.
Rumours & Whispers
The crystals in Hollowvein are said to turn red when someone is about to die.
A local miner claims he saw a lizard with wings flying into the old shaft at dusk.
The Oakhaven Consortium didn't close the mine because of gas; they closed it because the ore started screaming.
Quest Hooks
Quest giver: Garnet Ironbrow
The local smith needs a sample of blood quartz to forge a legendary blade and offers a reward for its retrieval.
A masterwork weapon or 100 gp.
Quest giver: Mayor Vane
A village scout went into the mine to investigate the 'demons' and hasn't returned.
50 gold pieces and free lodging for a month.
Corridor Notes
A rusted mining pick is embedded deep into a wooden support beam, too firm to pull out.
A wall is covered in hundreds of scratched tally marks, representing days since the last sun.
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