The Nether

## The Lore

The Nether is a Mysterious place virtually unknown to most Overlanders and Endarians. The only suggestion that the Nether Exists are ancient destroyed structures that are rumored to have once been portals to the Hellish Realm. Despite that, the Netherlanders have little problem surviving and travelling between the two.

The Nether is a harsh and extremely hot place, a dimension filled with fire and brimstone, as well as strange and extremely dangerous creatures. Those that live here choose to do so at their own peril, or were perhaps born there.

Whilst the existence of the Nether is mostly unknown to those of the other world, there are a few adventurers who have ventured there. The first of which was a man named Prikin, who stumbled upon the ancient secrets of how to build a portal and did so before vanishing away within. He returned with loot unlike any had scene, yet he himself shut the portal down, believing it to be too dangerous to keep open.

Those that seek out the nether will find riches a plenty, but in doing so put themselves at extreme risk. Death in the Nether is a terrible thing.

## Notable Locations

### Blackstone Keep

The Blackstone Keep is the stronghold of the Marauders, a group of dangerous Piglin Brutes who have established a sort of kingdom in the Nether. The keep is made entirely out of Blackstone and is heavily fortified with traps and defenses. Inside, you can find the Marauders' leader and their army of Golden Axe-wielding warriors.

### The Hogskin Hunters' Camp

The Hogskin Hunters are a group of Piglins who specialize in hunting Hoglins for food and resources. Their camp is set up in a large clearing in the Crimson Forest, with tents made out of Crimson Nylium and Hoglin hides. The hunters can be seen roasting Hoglin meat over a fire and digging for Nether gold in nearby caves.

### The Nether Citadel

The Nether Citadel is an ancient fortress made out of Nether Brick that was once home to a powerful civilization of Nether dwellers. It's now abandoned and overrun by hostile mobs, but you can still find valuable loot inside if you're brave enough to explore it.

### The Ashen Plains

The Ashen Plains is a barren wasteland in the Nether, with nothing but ash and gravel for miles around. It's said that this was once a thriving civilization, but a catastrophic event wiped out all life in the area, leaving behind only the charred remains of buildings and structures.

### The Obsidian Mines

The Obsidian Mines are a series of underground tunnels and caves that run deep beneath the Nether's surface. The mines are filled with lava and dangerous mobs, but they're also the only place where you can find Obsidian in the Nether. The miners who work here are well-equipped with Diamond tools and armor, and they're not afraid to defend their territory.

## Tribes and Clans

### The Marauders - Blackstone Keep

The Marauders are a group of dangerous Piglin Brutes who go about fighting and conquering the nether. The closest thing to a “Kingdom” the nether has. This group is brutal and extremely skilled in combat with Axes. But their greed Knows no end. There's been rumors saying they’ve come out of the Nether, sending small scouting teams into the Overland searching for more gold.

Required Items: All Marauders keep on them a Golden Axe, with the Marauder’s Insignia on the bottom.

### Piglin Tribe - The Hogskin Hunters

The Hogskin Hunters make up the other half of the Piglin Population. Smaller tribes here and there. These Piglins are initially hostile to those not of their kind, but that can be satiated by showing off your appreciation for gold. A mutual respect of some kind it seems. These Piglins spend their days Hunting Hoglins, cooking up food, and digging up nether gold when they can.

Required Items: There are no Required Items for Piglin Tribes.