Ashlend is a vast, scorched expanse dominated by the Red Mountain, the world's largest volcano. Constant eruptions blanket the horizon in shifting ash dunes and feed the low-growing gray grasses that cover the rocky flats. It is a high-magic realm where noble slaver clans wield arcane power to sustain their estates against the brutal environment. Travelers must navigate tower-sized flora and suffocating heat to reach the scattered trade hubs that thrive on mineral wealth.