Wave Echo Cave
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If you overlay the maps of the Sword Coast for Lost Mine of Phandelver and Dragon of Icespire Peak, you’ll note that Gnomengarde is just eight miles south of Wave Echo Cave. This is notable for a few reasons. According to the background lore for Lost Mine of Phandelver, we know the following: “More than…
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Among the snow-capped peaks and wind-swept valleys of the Sword Mountains, there once was a mine famed for its riches and magical power. Centuries ago, calamity destroyed the mine, and knowledge of its location faded into time unremembered among the short-lived races of Faerûn. There are those who spend their days searching for the forgotten…
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From the introduction of Lost Mine of Phandelver, under the background section: “A powerful force of orcs reinforced by evil mercenary wizards attacked Wave Echo Cave to seize its riches and magic treasures. Human wizards fought alongside their dwarf and gnome allies to defend the Forge of Spells, and the ensuing spell battle destroyed much…