The Eastern Destination
Dawnmere Hollow emerges as a location of urgent significance following reports from the magma dragon Avis that infernal thieves have fled eastward toward this destination with a stolen ring of immense power. Little is currently known about this location beyond its eastern position relative to the coastal dragon caverns, but its selection as a destination by organized infernal forces suggests it holds particular importance or advantage for their mysterious purposes.
Geographic Position: Located eastward from the coastal regions where the dragon
caverns are found, requiring overland travel through potentially dangerous territory.
Infernal Connection: Has been identified as the destination chosen by the infernal
forces that orchestrated the theft of the ancient ring from the massive stone hands.
This suggests the location either provides strategic advantage, contains resources
needed for their plans, or holds significance to their ultimate goals.
Unknown Characteristics: The exact nature of Dawnmere Hollow - whether it is a
natural formation, an abandoned settlement, a hidden stronghold, or something else
entirely - remains to be discovered by the pursuing party.
Chosen Destination: The fact that organized infernal forces specifically chose
this location as their destination suggests it was not selected randomly. There must
be something about Dawnmere Hollow that serves their purposes for the stolen ring.
Distance Factor: The location is far enough from the dragon caverns that the
thieves felt confident in reaching it before effective pursuit could be organized,
yet accessible enough that they could transport a powerful magical artifact there.
Defensive Position: The selection of this location might indicate it provides
natural defenses, concealment, or other advantages for whatever the thieves plan
to accomplish with the ring.
Infernal Presence: Known to be occupied or targeted by organized infernal forces
with sufficient power and cunning to successfully raid a magma dragon's lair.
Unknown Defenses: The thieves may have prepared additional defenses or traps
around Dawnmere Hollow, especially given their organization in leaving rear-guard
ambushes along the pursuit route.
Time Factor: The longer the infernal forces remain undisturbed at this location,
the more time they have to complete whatever plan requires the stolen ring.
Immediate Reconnaissance: Determining the exact nature and layout of Dawnmere
Hollow will be crucial for any rescue or recovery operation.
Force Assessment: Understanding the number and types of infernal creatures
present, as well as any leadership hierarchy among them.
Ring Location: Locating the stolen ring and determining what the thieves are
doing with it - whether they plan to use it, transport it elsewhere, or deliver
it to someone else.
Tactical Approach: Identifying the best methods for approaching the location
without alerting the occupants and potentially losing the element of surprise.