Blackvein Hold
| Blackvein Hold | |
|---|---|
| Ruined pre-Mourning site deep in the Wastes | |
| Type | Location |
| Location | Deep in the Wastes |
Calythera Archives – Entry 27 – Blackvein Hold
Blackvein Hold is one of the most dangerous and whispered-about locations in the Wastes. This ancient pre-Mourning complex lies far beyond Ancorren and is reachable only by the most skilled delvers. Its blackvein mineral deposits and half-collapsed halls contain fragments of lost technology and records that many believe could rewrite the official history of the Mourning. Expeditions to Blackvein Hold are among the highest-risk relic delves in Calythera — few return unchanged, and fewer still return at all.
Blackvein Hold is a ruined pre-Mourning complex located deep in the Wastes. It is known for its rich blackvein mineral deposits and the dangerous anomalies that surround it. Only the most experienced delvers, usually guided by House Corvayne, attempt to reach it.
Known Features
- Extensive underground halls and chambers carved from blackvein-rich stone.
- Residual aether anomalies and unstable resonance fields.
- Scattered pre-Mourning artifacts and fragmented records.
- Collapsed sections and mechanical traps from the old era.
Dangers
- Severe aether depletion that disables standard hemotech.
- Frequent rift-storms and reality-warping events.
- Unknown mechanical guardians or automated defenses.
- Structural instability and sudden collapses.
Significance
Blackvein Hold is more than a ruin — it is a place where the past refuses to stay buried. Fragments recovered from its halls have fueled both brilliant innovations and dangerous theories about the true cause of the Mourning. House Corvayne treats the site with particular caution, and many believe Eldrin Corvayne’s final expedition was headed in its direction.
Reaching Blackvein Hold is considered one of the ultimate tests for any delver. Those who survive speak of a heavy silence broken only by the distant groan of ancient machinery and the feeling that the Hold itself is watching.