Deadly Mines

The Deadly Mines was Drakortha's first base on The Ancient World. Built around June 2010, the Deadly Mines earned it's name for its winding tunnels and caverns which had a very high density of hostile mobs. Drakortha was often ambushed or killed while spelunking and mining at this location, so this is how it earned it's name.

The first section, once entering, was a living area. It included storage, lighting, wooden floors and ceilings, and a bedroom. Later, a "safety tunnel" system was built through the mines, which allowed safer travel to different sections of the Mine. All of this has since fell into disrepair.

The mines were used for mining and hauling large amounts of stone, which was then used to build the iconic towers and landmarks in the area. Drakortha moved on from the Deadly Mines after an accident involving a stack of TNT blocks he had stored at the back of the room. The TNT was lit due to a misclick, which resulted in a large explosion, destroying most of the living area, his storage, and caused massive flooding. Drakortha felt the rage, but decided it may be best to move on to a new region. The Light Towers & Beacons were the first navigational tool used on The Ancient World. Pre-dating the use of maps, compasses, they were used day and night as a point of reference for the surrounding areas. The towers were always built within view distance to each other, so you could always navigate your way to and from where you started. Some towers even featured a small living area for the player to rest and recuperate safely. The towers are built entirely of cobblestone mined from the Deadly Mines. The modern Deadly Mines is within the Territory or Derzsak province in the Kingdom of Vildeer, though it is far from settled land and is seldom garrisoned.