Location

The Works

Deep beneath the surface, The Works sprawl across an interconnected network of caverns and tunnels where generations of witches have labored to extract paramselite, a crystalline substance that hums with arcane potential. The mining operation was established centuries ago when witches were convinced by scholars and mages that raw paramselite was too volatile for direct use, requiring extensive refinement through dangerous alchemical processes. However, archaeological evidence and fragmented grimoires suggest that ancient witches wielded unrefined paramselite through elaborate runic frameworks—knowledge now largely lost to time. Today, The Works operates well past its prime, with many shafts abandoned and tunnels collapsing as fewer witches arrive to replace the aging workforce. The settlements themselves, carved into the stone walls, show signs of decay: supply lines have become unreliable, refineries operate sporadically, and the great communal halls echo with emptiness. Witches still rely on their inherent sensitivity to paramselite's vibrations thrumming through the earth, using this gift to locate remaining veins, though some wonder if the resource is being depleted faster than it regenerates. The hazards multiply as maintenance fails—unstable passages, contaminated water sources, and equipment failures pose constant threats. What was once a thriving hub of magical industry has become a place of dwindling hope, where witches cling to outdated practices and whisper of the forgotten runes that might restore The Works to its former glory.