Flame Fault

The Flame Fault was a volcanic crevasse located on the island of Tuern.

Description
The Flame Fault was deep, and fire and smoke constantly poured out from it. Owing to this active geothermal activity, prospectors were likely to find diamonds and adamantine ore in the Fault.

Geography
It was located in the western mountains of the island, and was one of many volcanically active sites on Tuern.

Inhabitants
The Fault was famously home to a trio of red dragons who terrorized Tuern and several of the neighboring islands. The various kingdoms on Tuern (and elsewhere within their range) would send them gifts of food, slaves, and treasure to placate them. As of the late 15 century DR, these dragons were effectively the rulers of Tuern and were even worshiped by the island's human inhabitants. At this time, a clan of fire giants was plotting to overthrow them.

The Fault was the only place where wild giant striders could be found. Given these creatures' close relationship with firenewts, it was likely to find them there as well.