⛏️ Aethelstone Mining Cave#

Located north of the Prefrenial Prefect in the Xyrclaox Watch region.

The Aethelstone Mining Cave is a recently discovered cave system that became accessible following a significant CR outburst. The MindTech Institute oversees operations within this cave network, which serves as a site for the extraction of Aethelstone, also known as Sunstone.

The cave system's entrance is a notable geological feature resulting from the CR Outburst on eon 1131 in this location. The route from the Prefrenial Prefect to the mine is characterized by a challenging winter climate.

Within the cave system, prisoners are tasked with mining Aethelstone. These individuals operate under a quota system, where successful extraction contributes to a reduction of their assigned terms.

Mining operations are conducted with specific protocols due to the unstable nature of Aethelstone, which exhibits reactivity to light sources, necessitating the use of specialized "cold-light" illumination technologies. The material's properties require careful handling to ensure the safety of personnel.

The Aethelstone Mining Cave is a significant resource acquisition point for the MindTech Institute and the Xyrclaox Watch region. It is believed that the formation of Aethelstone may be linked to the geological processes leading up to CR outbursts, and the cave system itself is a subject of ongoing study in relation to these phenomena.