The Maw

Incredibly deep cave in the centre of Blackport. Some adventurers have made a living going into the Maw and taking the treasure that seems to constantly reappear.

Levels of the Maw
The first few levels of the Maw are often a training ground for young or inexperienced adventurers. However, going deeper increases the danger. Upon their arrival on the eight floor the party located a 13 year old girl crying over the corpse of a 14/15 year old boy.

While the first few levels seem more constructed, by level 9 the stone brick walls and floor have changed to a natural cave. By level 10 there a no more wall sconces for torches.

A vast range of creatures inhabit the Maw. During their descent, the party encountered gnolls, gelatinous cubes, cylops', constructs, and various other unique creatures. In addition, the Maw has many unique traps throughout.

Ole Redtrack
Ole Redtrack was a huge purple worm found in the lower levels of the Maw. Over its long life it killed many delvers and has many of weapons still imbedded inside it. Additionally, Ole Redtrack had eaten a significant amount of gold and gems.

The party encountered the creature around level 40. It was able to switch its consciousness with Gwen before swallowing Tim, Grodak, and Briza. Gwen was ultimately able to kill the creature

Bottom of the Maw
Around level 50 the Maw started to have further evidence of being constructed. This came in the form of black stone walls and floors. A significant number of bodies were located near a heavy stone door. Each body had two small puncture marks between the thumb and forefinger. Over the door handle was a stylized stone spider with fangs. Inscriptions indicated that "Only the lost may enter."

Briza was able to open the door handle.

Beyond door was a set of stairs that led into another room. The room contained a number of statues holding mirrors and one holding a lantern. Octos moved one of the statues which sealed the room, trapping Gwen outside. Water then began to flood the room. The party solved the puzzle in time, the water drained out, and Gwen was able to rejoin the group.

Portal to the Shadowfell
After leaving the puzzle room a strange magic barrier caused Tim to feel intense fear and a certainty of death if he continued. While in the hallway trying to help Tim the party noticed hundreds of water droplets that were stopped in mid-air. Each droplet contained an image of places that appeared slightly different from the material plane.

Passing through another doorway and into the final room, the party discovered several Drow standing guard at a portal to the Shadowfell.

Briza attempted to communicate with the Drow, but was only able to aggravate them.