Garmok's Mine - Revision history

Wvaske: Added maps section with Garmok's Mine and Underdark Adjacent maps

2026-01-19T18:29:09Z

Added maps section with Garmok's Mine and Underdark Adjacent maps

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	The mine serves as a major connection point between the surface and the deep [[Underdark]], making it a natural thoroughfare for various creatures and factions moving between these realms.		The mine serves as a major connection point between the surface and the deep [[Underdark]], making it a natural thoroughfare for various creatures and factions moving between these realms.

			=== Map ===

			[[File:Garmoks_Mine_Map.png\|thumb\|600px\|center\|Map of Garmok's Mine showing the main mining tunnels, svirfneblin territory, winch system, and connections to the Underdark and surface.]]

			[[File:Underdark_Adjacent_Map.png\|thumb\|600px\|center\|Map of the Underdark tunnels adjacent to Garmok's Mine, showing the bypass tunnel dug by Deez Nuts in Session 46.]]

	=== History ===		=== History ===

Wvaske: Renamed 'Viren Tharin' to 'Vyran T'sarran' (1 occurrences)

2026-01-18T23:55:16Z

Renamed 'Viren Tharin' to 'Vyran T'sarran' (1 occurrences)

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	* [[Derro]] - Dark dwarf merchants seeking trade routes through the tunnels		* [[Derro]] - Dark dwarf merchants seeking trade routes through the tunnels
	* [[Svirfneblin]] - Deep gnome community in the southern tunnels		* [[Svirfneblin]] - Deep gnome community in the southern tunnels
	* [[Drow]] - Raiding parties hostile to the Svirfneblin (Commander [[~~Viren Tharin~~]]'s party was defeated in Session 46)		* [[Drow]] - Raiding parties hostile to the Svirfneblin (Commander [[Vyran T'sarran]]'s party was defeated in Session 46)
	* [[Cloaker]] - Predatory aberration lurking in the natural caves		* [[Cloaker]] - Predatory aberration lurking in the natural caves
	* [[Aboleth]] - Ancient aberration dwelling in an underground lake		* [[Aboleth]] - Ancient aberration dwelling in an underground lake

Wvaske: Added Session 46 events and locations

2026-01-18T23:34:02Z

Added Session 46 events and locations

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	The mine is named after [[Garmok]], a legendary dwarf associated with the creation of [[Garmok's Flail]]. The mine appears to have been abandoned by its original dwarven inhabitants, though the circumstances of this abandonment remain unclear.		The mine is named after [[Garmok]], a legendary dwarf associated with the creation of [[Garmok's Flail]]. The mine appears to have been abandoned by its original dwarven inhabitants, though the circumstances of this abandonment remain unclear.

	In recent times, the mine has become home to various creatures from the [[Underdark]], including aberrations, [[Myconid\|myconids]], [[Derro]], and more dangerous entities like mind flayer experiments.		In recent times, the mine has become home to various creatures from the [[Underdark]], including aberrations, [[Myconid\|myconids]], [[Derro]], [[Svirfneblin]], and more dangerous entities like mind flayer experiments.

			In [[Session 46 - Diggy Diggy Hole]], the adventuring party created a new bypass tunnel using the legendary [[Mattock of the Titan]], allowing safer passage through the mine while avoiding the [[Myconid]] territory.

	=== Geography ===		=== Geography ===
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	'''Notable Features:'''		'''Notable Features:'''
	* '''The Great Chasm''' - A massive vertical shaft descending into darkness, equipped with a ~~broken~~ winch system		* '''The Great Chasm''' - A massive vertical shaft descending into darkness, equipped with a winch system (repaired in Session 46)
	* '''[[Myconid Grove]]''' - A bioluminescent fungal cavern inhabited by peaceful [[Myconid\|myconids]]		* '''[[Myconid Grove]]''' - A bioluminescent fungal cavern inhabited by peaceful [[Myconid\|myconids]]
	* '''Mind Gobbler's Lair''' - A vast cavern deep in the natural caves, home to a psionic aberration		* '''Mind Gobbler's Lair''' - A vast cavern deep in the natural caves, home to a psionic aberration
	* '''[[~~Ilra~~]]'s Study''' - A magically warded research chamber in the deeper tunnels		* '''[[Ilyra Voss]]'s Study''' - A magically warded research chamber in the deeper tunnels
			* '''Svirfneblin Territory''' - Deep gnome settlement in the southern tunnels with high ledge guard posts
			* '''Underground Lake''' - Home to an [[Aboleth]]
			* '''Bypass Tunnel''' - New 10x10 passage carved in Session 46 that avoids Myconid territory

	=== Notable NPCs ===		=== Notable NPCs ===

	* '''[[~~Ilra~~]]''' - Drow researcher studying Underdark aberrations from her warded study		* '''[[Ilyra Voss]]''' - Drow researcher studying Underdark aberrations from her warded study
	* '''[[Myconid Sovereign]]''' - Leader of the myconid colony in the fungal grove		* '''[[Myconid Sovereign]]''' - Leader of the myconid colony in the fungal grove
	* '''Mind Gobbler''' - Psionic aberration created by [[Illithids\|mind flayers]], dwelling in the deep caverns		* '''Mind Gobbler''' - Psionic aberration created by [[Illithids\|mind flayers]], dwelling in the deep caverns
			* '''[[Foreman]]''' - [[Svirfneblin]] leader who requested help with winch repair

	=== Creatures ===		=== Creatures ===
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	* [[Myconid\|Myconids]] - Peaceful fungal colony in the middle levels		* [[Myconid\|Myconids]] - Peaceful fungal colony in the middle levels
	* [[Derro]] - Dark dwarf merchants seeking trade routes through the tunnels		* [[Derro]] - Dark dwarf merchants seeking trade routes through the tunnels
			* [[Svirfneblin]] - Deep gnome community in the southern tunnels
			* [[Drow]] - Raiding parties hostile to the Svirfneblin (Commander [[Viren Tharin]]'s party was defeated in Session 46)
	* [[Cloaker]] - Predatory aberration lurking in the natural caves		* [[Cloaker]] - Predatory aberration lurking in the natural caves
			* [[Aboleth]] - Ancient aberration dwelling in an underground lake
			* [[Rust Monster]] - Creature that was infesting the winch mechanism (defeated in Session 46)
			* [[Mimic]] - Shapeshifter disguised as winch equipment (defeated in Session 46)
	* Mind Gobbler and Gobble Thralls - Dangerous psionic threats in the deepest levels		* Mind Gobbler and Gobble Thralls - Dangerous psionic threats in the deepest levels
	* Various [[Underdark]] creatures passing through as a thoroughfare		* Various [[Underdark]] creatures passing through as a thoroughfare
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	* [[Session 44 - Garmok's Mine]] - [[Deez Nuts]] first entered the mine		* [[Session 44 - Garmok's Mine]] - [[Deez Nuts]] first entered the mine
	* [[Session 45 - The Mind Gobbler]] - The party explored deep into the mine, meeting the [[Myconid Sovereign]], encountering [[~~Ilra~~]], fighting a [[Cloaker]], meeting [[Derro]] merchants, and battling the Mind Gobbler		* [[Session 45 - The Mind Gobbler]] - The party explored deep into the mine, meeting the [[Myconid Sovereign]], encountering [[Ilyra Voss]], fighting a [[Cloaker]], meeting [[Derro]] merchants, and battling the Mind Gobbler
			* [[Session 46 - Diggy Diggy Hole]] - The party received a [[Scroll of Feather Fall]] from [[Ilyra Voss]], fought [[Drow]] raiders, encountered an [[Aboleth]], negotiated with the [[Svirfneblin]] [[Foreman]], repaired the winch system, received the [[Mattock of the Titan]], and carved a new bypass tunnel

	=== Nearby Locations ===		=== Nearby Locations ===
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	* '''Surface entrance''' - Connection to the overworld		* '''Surface entrance''' - Connection to the overworld
	* '''[[Underdark]]''' - The mine connects to the vast underground realm		* '''[[Underdark]]''' - The mine connects to the vast underground realm
	* '''Deep Gnome Settlement ~~(rumored)~~''' - Svirfneblin ~~are said to live somewhere~~ in the southern tunnels		* '''Deep Gnome Settlement''' - [[Svirfneblin]] community confirmed in the southern tunnels (Session 46)

	[[Category:Locations]]		[[Category:Locations]]

Wvaske: Created location page for Garmok's Mine, an ancient dwarven mining complex connecting to the Underdark

2026-01-15T00:00:59Z

Created location page for Garmok's Mine, an ancient dwarven mining complex connecting to the Underdark

New page

== Garmok's Mine ==

'''Garmok's Mine''' is an ancient dwarven mining complex that extends deep into the earth, connecting the surface world to the [[Underdark]]. The mine features worked stone corridors in its upper levels that gradually transition into natural cave systems as one descends deeper.

=== Overview ===

Garmok's Mine is a sprawling underground complex originally created by dwarves for mining operations. The upper levels feature characteristic dwarven construction—carved stone passages, barracks, and worked chambers. However, as one descends, the dwarven architecture gives way to natural cave formations that have existed since time immemorial.

The mine serves as a major connection point between the surface and the deep [[Underdark]], making it a natural thoroughfare for various creatures and factions moving between these realms.

=== History ===

The mine is named after [[Garmok]], a legendary dwarf associated with the creation of [[Garmok's Flail]]. The mine appears to have been abandoned by its original dwarven inhabitants, though the circumstances of this abandonment remain unclear.

In recent times, the mine has become home to various creatures from the [[Underdark]], including aberrations, [[Myconid|myconids]], [[Derro]], and more dangerous entities like mind flayer experiments.

=== Geography ===

The mine is structured in distinct levels:

'''Upper Levels:''' Carved dwarven corridors and barracks with worked stone construction

'''Middle Levels:''' Transitional areas where dwarven construction gives way to natural caves, including the [[Myconid Grove]]

'''Deep Levels:''' Natural cave systems connected to the [[Underdark]], featuring vertical shafts, vast caverns, and dangerous aberrations

'''Notable Features:'''
* '''The Great Chasm''' - A massive vertical shaft descending into darkness, equipped with a broken winch system
* '''[[Myconid Grove]]''' - A bioluminescent fungal cavern inhabited by peaceful [[Myconid|myconids]]
* '''Mind Gobbler's Lair''' - A vast cavern deep in the natural caves, home to a psionic aberration
* '''[[Ilra]]'s Study''' - A magically warded research chamber in the deeper tunnels

=== Notable NPCs ===

* '''[[Ilra]]''' - Drow researcher studying Underdark aberrations from her warded study
* '''[[Myconid Sovereign]]''' - Leader of the myconid colony in the fungal grove
* '''Mind Gobbler''' - Psionic aberration created by [[Illithids|mind flayers]], dwelling in the deep caverns

=== Creatures ===

* [[Myconid|Myconids]] - Peaceful fungal colony in the middle levels
* [[Derro]] - Dark dwarf merchants seeking trade routes through the tunnels
* [[Cloaker]] - Predatory aberration lurking in the natural caves
* Mind Gobbler and Gobble Thralls - Dangerous psionic threats in the deepest levels
* Various [[Underdark]] creatures passing through as a thoroughfare

=== Quests & Events ===

* [[Session 44 - Garmok's Mine]] - [[Deez Nuts]] first entered the mine
* [[Session 45 - The Mind Gobbler]] - The party explored deep into the mine, meeting the [[Myconid Sovereign]], encountering [[Ilra]], fighting a [[Cloaker]], meeting [[Derro]] merchants, and battling the Mind Gobbler

=== Nearby Locations ===

* '''Surface entrance''' - Connection to the overworld
* '''[[Underdark]]''' - The mine connects to the vast underground realm
* '''Deep Gnome Settlement (rumored)''' - Svirfneblin are said to live somewhere in the southern tunnels

[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Mines]]
[[Category:Dwarven]]
[[Category:Underdark]]
[[Category:Rise of Tiamat]]