Duneclaw

Nestled east of the Southern Desert and north of Sandorei, Duneclaw is a serene expanse of shimmering dunes and whispering winds, revered as the birthplace of Kalen’Tir tradition. Unlike the harsh deserts to the west, Duneclaw’s sands glow faintly under the sun, infused with etheric currents that ripple like liquid light across the horizon. These winds carry a melodic hum, believed to be the voice of Ava, Goddess of Wind and Compassion, guiding her people. 

Duneclaw serves as the primary training ground for Kalen’Tir initiates, where combat and spiritual mastery intertwine. Scattered across the dunes are sacred shrines, each dedicated to an aspect of Ava’s teachings—balance, clarity, agility, and harmony. To complete their initiation, trainees must journey across the living sands, braving mirage-laden paths and etheric storms to reach these shrines. 

At the heart of Duneclaw rises the Clawspire, a colossal sandstone formation shaped like a dragon’s talon piercing the sky. This citadel acts as the central hub for training and governance, its terraces lined with wind shrines and aerial platforms for advanced drills. Festivals such as the Whispers of Ava celebrate the harmony between wind and spirit, filling the air with chimes and resonant chants. 

Peaceful yet sacred, Duneclaw is more than a starting zone—it is a crucible of identity, where every Kalen’Tir learns to dance with the wind before venturing into the wider world.

Training Shrines used by the Kalen'tir

• Shrine of Whispers:  Located atop a dune ridge where winds create harmonic tones. Teaches initiates to listen and interpret etheric currents. 
• Shrine of Balance:  Built on a narrow sandstone arch above a swirling sand vortex. Tests agility and focus under extreme conditions. 
• Shrine of the Gale:  Surrounded by constant windstorms infused with etheric energy. Requires mastery of wind magic to pass through safely. 
• Shrine of Reflection:  Hidden near a tranquil oasis where mirages distort reality. Focuses on inner harmony and clarity of mind.