Map of the Barren Region
The Barren Region (aka The Barrens[1][2][3]) is north of Daventry, it lies above and to the west of the Gnome World on a plateau at the base of an ancient volcano.
Background[]
A hot and dry place with rivers of lava, the Barren Region is no place for Man. It is populated by friendly weirdling traders and metal-working hill people who have now come upon hard times as a result of the cataclysm. Years ago there was a regular trade with the people from the Ice World who live at the top of the volcano.
This volcanically active region is inhabited by a plethora of "hot-headed" creatures. Oversized fire ants and the infamous, powerful Basilisk ruled this land. And adventurers must not forget to look down... pits of fiery lava dot the landscape! One must keep a sharp eye out for the Weirdlings, a truly-odd band of traders that can restock ones inventory with useful tools, weapons and armor.[4]
This is likely foothills and part of the Great Mountains range north of Daventry, and separates Daventry from Serenia.
Landmarks[]
- Ant Hills
- Weirdling Village
- Weirdling Weapon Shop
- Weirdling Shaman Hut
- Broken Bridge
- Sanctuary of the Stone of Order
- Lava Geyser Field
- Fire Gem Pyramid
- Mountain Pass
- Stone Bridges
- Basilisk Lair
- Narrow Crossing
- The Temple
- Fire Dwarf Lair
- Jail Cells
- Store Room
- Steam Elevator
Behind the scenes[]
This land is known as 'The Barren Region' in the loading screen.
Mark Seibert's website[]
Mark Seibert referred to the locations as[5];
1 Teleporter 2 Elevator to Frozen Reaches/Fire dwarf area 3 Weirdling Seller 4 Weirdling Shaman 5 Lava with moving blocks 6 Geyser Field 7 Gongs 8 Pyramid with Archon 9 Hill people (Get metal shaft) 10 Basilisk 11 Tomb with Full suit of armor