Quasielemental Plane of Ash

Quasielemental Plane of Ash
Planar Traits
Gravity	Normal
Time	Normal
Size	Infinite
Morphic	Alterable Morphic
Elemental	No Elemental Traits
Alignment	No Alignment Traits
Magic	Normal Magic

The Quasielemental Plane of Ash

The Quasielemental Plane of Ash, part of the Inner Planar Region is an endless expanse of cold, grey ash blankets the landscape, disrupted by distinct features. This plane is results from the combination of negative energy with fire. Ashen Geysers periodically erupt, sending plumes of cold ash and dim embers into the sky, forming temporary, eerie sculptures. Frozen Flames, crystalline structures of suspended fire, emit a ghostly light, a paradoxical blend of fire's shape and negative energy's chill. Amongst this desolation, mountains of coal rise, offering a stark contrast with their potential for fuel and rebirth. Rivers of hotter ash snake through the terrain, their temperature reflecting their activity level - a dynamic and flowing contrast to the surrounding stillness. Deep Echoing Canyons, filled with layers of ash, amplify even the faintest sounds, contributing to the plane's haunting atmosphere.

For travelers, the Plane of Ash presents insidious dangers. The pervasive chill can sap the warmth from the living, with prolonged exposure risking a slow, inexorable drain of life force. Visibility is limited, not by brightness, but by an all-encompassing grey fog, making navigation treacherous. The very air feels thin and lifeless, challenging the vitality of any who dare traverse this realm. Here, the danger is not in the flame, but in the absence of it, and in the way the surrounding environment feeds on the warm of the living.

Few creatures from other realms choose to reside in this plane, yet those who do are often drawn by the unique properties of the coal found here. This coal, emerging from the ash-covered mountains, is sought after for its special characteristics: it burns longer and with a colder fire compared to ordinary coal. This peculiarity makes it a valuable resource in a plane characterized by decay and desolation. The beings that venture into this plane for the coal have adapted to its harsh conditions, often developing unique methods to extract and utilize this rare material. Ash elementals and other similar creatures are the few natural inhabitants.

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  Dwarven coal mine