The Underfoot
Brell Serilis's subterranean plane, the setting of the Underfoot expansion, populated by Brell's servitors and connected to Norrath through The Rive.
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Underfoot: Unfolding the Lore The Underquarry
The Underquarry is a multi-lobed underground strip-mine where servitors of Brell toil endlessly to mine the living rock along a system of pathways and veins. It was once a few large caverns quietly hiding underground. Flowing water breached the caverns, creating two massive sinkholes. Since then the water flow from above has ceased and Brell's minions have turned the caverns into mines and quarries for needed materials.
This multi-purpose mine provides precious metals and stone to the jewelers, masons and carvers of various realms. The products of the mine include copper, silver, gold, marble and other useful materials.
The Rive, a huge crack in the ground of the caverns, was created when Brell smashed his fist into the ground of the cave; cracking the ground to reveal a well of lava below. At all times of the day and night servants carry scraps of stone, metal and even dead stone or metal creatures to the Rive and drop them in. These materials go into the Rive to appear in mortal realms like Norrath. It is the Rive that allows the Underfoot to seed these items into the realms over which Brell holds sway.
The workforce of the mines is made up of a variety of Bell’s minions. From massive stone golems and Genari to the smallest mephit, most usually work the mines without care or complaint. Most of the material is hauled out on the backs of minions, a labor that they enjoy immeasurably.
Tunnels created by the Greken lead to other areas of the Underfoot. Brell’s minions are currently terrified of the intruding Cliknar which occasionally venture in from nearby Arthicrex hive.
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Underfoot: Unfolding the Lore – The Foundation
Underfoot: Unfolding the Lore The Foundation The Foundation is where mountains are "born." In the early days, Brell created stone giants known as the Genari and charged them with raising mountains all over the multiverse.
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Finally after months of research I have come to the conclusion that the wall placed deep in our home was brought to life by the touch of Brell. My studies have led to proof that this is indeed the door to the Underfoot and as such I have began to figure out ways to extract and harness this power.
Read the full sourceUnderfoot Musings
Underfoot is the name of the plane ruled by the god Brell Serilis, sometimes known as the Duke of Below. His plane is believed to be a veritable warren of caves and caverns, tunnels and underground lakes. Brell is thought by the dwarves to have been their creator, and is worshipped by those diminutive beasts.
Read the full sourceUnderfoot: Unfolding the Lore – The Cooling Chambers
Underfoot: Unfolding the Lore The Cooling Chambers Water, boiling from the lava that is the life's blood of the Underfoot, pours into the Cooling Chambers from a sinkhole in Brell's Rest. The water is cooled by Brell's servants as it flows through the chambers and eventually grows cold enough to turn to ice.
Read the full sourceUnderfoot: Unfolding the Lore – Arthicrex
Underfoot: Unfolding the Lore Arthicrex Built by a race of ant-like creatures known as the Cliknar, Arthicrex is the great anthill of the Underfoot. The interior of Arthicrex itself is composed of winding circular tunnels and circular rooms, built from mud and trimmed with stone and chitin.
Read the full sourceUnderfoot: Unfolding the Lore – Lichen Creep
Underfoot: Unfolding the Lore Lichen Creep Lichen Creep is a lava-veined cavern that has been slowly mined out over eons for the valuable levitating stone ore that is used to power various creations in the Underfoot.
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…Al'Kabor put the back of his hand to his forehead and asked in a tired voice, "So you damaged the Living Stone, weakened the Hatch and suddenly you were surrounded by denizens of the underfoot breaking loose and running pell-mell to the surface correct?" "Well, that's about right," Ognit answered. "No doubt those creatures were all waiting with baited breath…
Read the full sourceThe Hole Uncovered: History Repeats Vol. II
…Even in the dim light, Ognit's face became visibly paled. Dartain continued, "The Hatch is still unharmed and appears to be functioning as it should. I believe the wall will repair itself again in time. While the breach remains however, there will be a steady flow of creatures escaping from the underfoot.
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…Al'Kabor answered, "Dartain is one of the heretics. A heretic of old. He was among those that put The Hatch in place to repair the Wall of Living Stone. Through his own misfortune, he managed to get sealed on the other side of the wall in the Underfoot, while his companions were slaughtered to a man.
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This power has taken over. I did not expect it to be so hard to control. Now every piece of stone I see talks to me. While the others see lifeless slabs of stone, I see living entities begging to be released.
Read the full sourceUnderfoot: Unfolding the Lore – Brell’s Arena
Underfoot: Unfolding the Lore Brell's Arena Located just off Brell's Rest, Brell's Arena is a small battleground that was created by Brell Serilis to allow the gnolls and kobolds to "play" a vicious game known as the Boomerang Brawl. This unusual game is run by Gilbot the Magnificent, a gnomework creation of Brell.
Read the full sourceOgnit Eznertob, Dabner
…After spending some time exploring the ruins and wandering deeper into the cavern, the three came across the very thing for which Ognit had been searching. Before them stood The Hatch and the wall of Living Stone.
Read the full sourceHOL2Chap19Page1
Finally after months of research I have come to the conclusion that the wall placed deep in our home was brought to life by the touch of Brell. My studies have led to proof that this is indeed the door to the Underfoot and as such I have began to figure out ways to extract and harness this power.
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I did it, I have completed the spell of extraction and found a way to prevent anything from coming through. This will be great news to the others, but wait, if I tell them they will want the power as well. They may even try to stop me from acquiring it. No, I must consume the power then tell them. That way they can never take it from me.
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Today was a day of disappointment. I lost three of my apprentices trying to extract a sample from the living stone wall. The spell I used to attempt the extraction seemed to be working fine. The face I have come to call the ward of Brell started to melt away as my body became more powerful.
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It has been a few days since I went to look at the wall. The death of my apprentices weighed heavy on my shoulders and my associates believe it an omen to leave the wall alone. But I cannot turn my back on such an opportunity to gain such power. With this power I could lead our residents back home and crush any who would oppose us.
Read the full sourceProtector of the ruins, The Hole
…"After Paineel was built, some of its inhabitants began to research the Wall of Living Stone. It is said that the wall was erected to keep intruders from entering the Underfoot. Giving in to curiosity, the heretics tried to siphon some of the walls power. This caused a weakening in the wall and a seal within it broke creating an opening to the Underfoot. .
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