D&D: Area Maps: Wave Echo Cave

Wave Echo Cave is a great cavern complex within the northern Sword Mountains and the location of the Forge of Spells. It is located 15 miles east of Phandalin, within the range's deep vales. The cavern is known for its mineral wealth—notably mithril and platinum—as well as its magical properties. Wave Echo Cave is connected to an underground hot spring that continuously boiled near the cavern. The cavern got its name from the booming sounds created every time these waves crashed against the walls deep inside the cavern.
A long time ago, clans of dwarves and gnomes made a pact that would later be known as Phandelver's Pact. The pact allowed both of the races to share the riches within the mine of Wave Echo Cave. Many gained from this agreement, including the nearby human settlement of Phandalin. When it was discovered that the cavern had wondrous magical properties, spellcasters from Phandalin allied themselves with the dwarves and gnomes to harness this magical power and use it to its fullest potential. They bound the magic into a forge they called the Forge of Spells, where they crafted magical weapons and other items.
However, the orcs of Uruth Ukrypt came from the north and laid waste to the region. The orcs were aided by mercenary wizards when they attacked Wave Echo Cave, adamant in seizing its riches. The human spellcasters of Phandalin fought alongside the gnomes and dwarves to defend the cave. However, the battle of magic destroyed much of Wave Echo Cave. Few survived the battle and so the location of the cave was lost to history

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Chapter 35: Wave Echo Cave Pt.1
Chapter 36: Wave Echo Cave Pt.2
Chapter 37: A Narrow Escape

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