Shatterscarp is an arid desert region on the southern coast of the Living Lands, in Avowed. Thirdborn is the primary settlement, a small city of Rauataian emigrants. It is the third region visited by The Envoy, after Emerald Stair.
Background[]
Shatterscarp is a region characterized by its dry, rugged and inhospitable terrain, likely a result of ancient cataclysms and geological events. The landscape features deep winding gullies, rocky canyons formed by erosion over centuries, towering cliffs overlook the ocean, which border desert dunes further inland. Despite the harsh conditions, hidden oases, fed by underground springs, provide pockets of lush vegetation.
There is evidence of ancient civilizations that once inhabited the region, alongside fossilized remains of large prehistoric creatures. However, the region's harsh conditions and the passage of time have left few traces of these past inhabitants. Today, the region is sparsely populated, with small settlements scattered throughout.
Points of interest[]
- Thirdborn, a Rauataian settlement on the cliffs overlooking the ocean.
- Leviathan Hollow, the skull of a large leviathan jutting out of the ground, and home to many Xaurips.
- The frozen labyrinth of an unknown archmage, in the corner of the area.
Behind the scenes[]
- Shatterscarp, particularly the dungeon of Leviathan Hollow, was prominently featured during Developer_Direct 2024.[1]
Gallery[]
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Shatterscarp, as it appears on the world map -
Map of the region -
Concept art of Shatterscarp -
Rocky desert outcroppings -
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Desert wasteland leading in to Shatterscarp
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The coastal cliffs with Thirdborn
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An oasis
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A camp overlooking Leviathan Hollow
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Rocky cliffs and that surround the hollow
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The skull of a massive leviathan
References
- ↑ Obsidian Entertainment [@ObsidianEnt] (January 18, 2023). "Avowed Deep Dive - Xbox Developer_Direct" - YouTube.