Valkomvel
Valkomvel is an Underdark location referenced during the party's route planning after their encounter with Xynia Vandree at the Long Chasm Bridge. It appears to be a waypoint or settlement within the Underdark network.
Context
When the party realized that their destination (Neverlight Grove) was now known to their pursuer (Xynia Vandree), they discussed alternative routes. The DM indicated that an alternative dangerous path existed: "around through Slewbludop north, through Valkomvel, avoiding demon hordes."
This suggests that Valkomvel lies on an alternative route northward from Slewbludop, leading toward Neverlight Grove while avoiding some hazards (specifically demon hordes). The route is characterized as dangerous, implying significant threat or difficulty.
Status
Valkomvel has not been visited by the party. Its exact nature (settlement, landmark, dangerous territory) and inhabitants remain unknown.
Threads
- Location & Geography: Where exactly is Valkomvel in relation to the Underdark's broader geography?
- Inhabitants & Conditions: What lives in or around Valkomvel? Is it a populated settlement or an empty landmark?
- Route Viability: Why is the route through Valkomvel considered dangerous? What specific hazards exist there?
- Demon Hordes: What demon hordes are being avoided by taking this route? Where are they located?