Editing Update of the Avatar/Update 220 (section)

===<span id="2">The Making of Verdantis Mines</span>===
Verdantis Mines are in the northern tip of the Mariah Mountains in the Verdantis region which can be found in the northwest of Novia. The elves of the region have been mining these mountains for many years and recently they broke through to an ancient underground city full of rich ore nodes and other treasures. Unfortunately it is also full of undead and in its deepest places Fire and Earth Elementals.

Verdantis Mines started as a clone of Graff Gem Mines but is being completely rebuilt and will hopefully go live in Release 41 or 42.

[https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/the-making-of-verdantis-mines.83744/ &#91;A Dev+ Forum Post by Chris “Sea Wolf” Wolf&#93;]

Hey folks, today I’ll be sharing a sneak peak at the updated Verdantis Mines. The new look for the mines is inspired by the Waitomo Glowworm caves in new Zealand, The ancient city of Petra in Jordan, Pompeii, and The Bridge of Khazad Dum from The Lord of the Rings.

In this map, a group of elves have uncovered a hidden city while mining for ore. The Elves have taken the opportunity to loot the artifacts and precious ores that were left behind when the city was flooded with magma in a natural disaster. Their disruption has awoken the undead, who they now fight for control of the city.

Feel free to leave feedback, but keep in mind this is still a work in progress. You can expect a few updates to lighting and atmosphere, more rubble, an Elven camp, and more evidence of mining and looting. I’ll make further updates to the post as the map comes closer to completion. Enjoy!

'''The Ancient City Ruins'''

[[Image:Verdantis4a.jpg|600px]]

'''The Market Ruins'''

[[Image:Verdantis3a.jpg|600px]]

'''The Bridge to The Citadel'''

[[Image:Verdantis1a.jpg|600px]]

'''The Ramparts'''

[[Image:Verdantis5a.jpg|600px]]

'''The Keep'''

[[Image:Verdantis6a.jpg|600px]]

Chris Wolf<br>Level Designer

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