Daemon's Crag

Daemon's Crag is a fiery chasm appearing in Ultima VIII.

Description
Daemon's Crag is formed from the lava flow from Morgaelin's Mouth of the Daemon. It houses the Sorcerer's Enclave, the secluded home of Pyros' devotees, and its inhospitable terrain makes it difficult for any not versed in the arts of fire to travel far unescorted. This keeps unwanted visitors out and also reassures the common folk that the Sorcerers are far away. Within those areas inhabited by the Cabal, there exists a crude village for the use of acolytes, consisting of numerous living quarters and a library, in addition to the Master's Obsidian Fortress and the Great Pentagram in which Pyros lies bound.

History
Daemon's Crag was formed when the first Cabal - seeing the (somewhat rightful) mistrust of the general population against their group - petitioned Pyros for a sanctuary from the outside world, and it was formed by the combined efforts of the Titan of flame and his ally, Lithos. In the centuries since its construction it was long kept impassable due to the lava flowing from Mount Morgaelin's crater, making sure that only the most devoted and crafty individuals could reach the enclave and learn the art of fire.

However, when the Avatar accidentally caused the emergence of a new river due to their ill-fated pact with Hydros and re-filling Carthax Lake, the route to the Enclave was cooled by its waters, allowing laymen to enter the previously impregnable Enclave much easier. This allowed the hero to enter it and engage in the group's internal plots for their own advantage on the quest to leave Pagan.

Inhabitants

 * Arcadion: Daemon Sorcerer
 * Bane: Acolyte; possibly later the First Acolyte
 * Beren: Acolyte
 * Gorgrond: Acolyte
 * Malchir: Master
 * Pyros: Titan of Fire
 * Vardion: First Acolyte

Things to See

 * Great Pentagram
 * Mouth of the Daemon
 * Obsidian Fortress

Trivia

 * It actually is impossible to enter Daemon's Crag without freeing Hydros (thus cooling the lava with the new river) and learning Theurgy (for the needed Air Walk spell). This clearly was done to ensure that the order of the plot was kept to.