bollard's Gallery

Under-Mountain Rituals Obsidian Spire
Under-mountain folk conducting rituals at the base of the Obsidian Spire, leaving offerings and engaging in meditative practices, showcasing the Spire's cultural reverence.

Obsidian Spire Monolith Underdark
Obsidian Spire Monolith Underdark

Obsidian Spire Formation Process
Viscous lava flow cooling rapidly in the subterranean environment, forming the amorphous glassy texture of obsidian, illustrating the geological genesis of the Spire.

Obsidian Spire Physical Presence
Solitary sharply pointed monolith contrasting with rounded peaks, highlighting the pyramidal form and sheer sides of the Obsidian Spire within the Fellreeves Mountains.

Geothermal Vent Shrimp
Translucent Geothermal Vent Shrimp thrive in the Azure Eye's unique ecosystem, adapted to the warm, mineral-rich waters.

Mount Cinderfang Underdark Landmark
Mount Cinderfang Underdark Landmark

Cinderpeak Observatory Gnomish Study
The Cinderpeak Observatory, built by gnomes, serves as a center for scientific study of Mount Cinderfang's geology and ecology.

Azure Eye Caldera Lake
The Azure Eye, a turquoise caldera lake atop Mount Cinderfang, reflects the geothermal activity and mineral richness of the volcano.

Eryndlyn Name Meaning History
Eryndlyn's name Whisper of Shadows reflects its historical role as a repository of arcane secrets and subtle power.

Eryndlyn City Of Whispers Shadows
Eryndlyn City of Whispers Shadows

Eryndlyn Arcane Learning Center
Eryndlyn is the foremost center of arcane learning in the Teir'dal Ascendancy, emphasizing intellectual pursuits and magical mastery.

Eryndlyn Cavernous City Layout
Eryndlyn's urban layout within interconnected caverns, featuring bridges, stairways, and unique Underdark architecture.

Ched Nasad Iron Gate
The Iron Gate, the heavily fortified primary entrance to Ched Nasad, constructed from magically reinforced iron and guarded by elite sentinels.

Ched Nasad Spider Guard
The Spider Guard, elite infantry of Ched Nasad, serving as personal guards and deployed in critical combat zones, known for exceptional skill and enchanted armor.

Spiders Maw Cavern System
The Spider's Maw, a vast cavern system that provides Ched Nasad with natural defenses, featuring towering stalactites and labyrinthine tunnels.

Ched Nasad Citadel Of Spiders
Ched Nasad Citadel of Spiders

Obsidian City Menzoberran
Obsidian City Menzoberran

Menzoberran Fortifications
Towering Obsidian Bastions guarding key entrances, showcasing the city's formidable military strength and magical defenses.

Menzoberran Urban Architecture
Multi-tiered obsidian structures with suspended bridges and spiraling stairways, reflecting the cavernous environment and Drow aesthetics.

Noble Houses Of Menzoberran
Opulent estates of powerful Drow Noble Houses, centers of political intrigue and social maneuvering within Menzoberran.

Teirdal Culture Spider Queen Religion
Represents the Teir'dal culture shaped by their devotion to the Spider Queen, influencing their art, values, and the aesthetics of their subterranean world.

Teirdal Ascendancy Shadow Kin Civilization
Teirdal Ascendancy Shadow Kin Civilization

Teirdal Matriarchal Society Power
Illustrates the matriarchal structure of Teir'dal society, where females hold positions of power in religion, governance, and military, shaping their civilization.

Elven Schism Underdark Exodus
Shows the origins of the Teir'dal from a schism in ancient elven society, leading to their exile and descent into the Underdark.