The Sea of Stone

The Sea of Stone is a massive mountain range in the eastern part of the Kingdom of Linodus. It is the one place where stone worms are found in the wild, and as such it has become a hotbed of activity in the recent times of industrialization in Linodus.

Geography
The Sea of Stone is a massive mountain range, spanning nearly six hundred miles across at its widest point. It is home to many rich mineral deposits which, until recent times and the commercialization of hunting stone worms, have been impossible to exploit. Due to the increased presence of humans in the area, many small settlements and hunters' outposts have sprung up throughout the mountain range, typically at higher elevations to avoid unwanted contact with the worms. Some notable settlements are Sootbottom, Southpass, and Anteron.

History
The Sea of Stone has been historically impassable due to the heavy stoneworm presence within the deeper parts of the range. Due to the sensitive and territorial nature of the beasts, the only safe way to transport goods and people from one end of the mountains to the other was by going around to the south for many years. This detour led to the establishment of Sootbottom and Southpass as rest stops along the road.

Recently, enterprising earth magi have blazed a trail directly through the range in the high reaches of the mountains with the intention of building a highway to provide safe, fast transport through the mountains. The highway is being kept safe through use of sonic amplifiers which broadcast at a frequency that frightens away the worms.