Overview
The Cauldron is a desolate bay on Chult’s coastline, named for the massive steam columns that continuously erupt from its waters. The bay is created by lava flows from nearby volcanoes pouring directly into the sea.
Environmental Hazards
The bay is characterized by extreme environmental conditions:
- Steam columns: Immense pillars of steam constantly erupt where lava meets seawater
- Volcanic pollution: Billowing clouds of ash and black smoke from nearby volcanoes blanket the area
- Poisoned waters: The bay’s water is toxic and uninhabitable, perpetually covered by a layer of floating soot
- Dead zone: No sea life can survive in these conditions
Coastal Effects
The volcanic activity has devastated the surrounding shoreline. All vegetation along the coast is dead and coated in thick layers of ash, creating a barren, lifeless landscape.