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==Overview==
In the outskirts of [[Market Town]] a tunnel somewhere near Salamander Springs worms it’s way through the stone. Following it’s claustrophobic path one arrives in an open chamber with an impressive iron gate of seemingly dwarven make, opened wide for any who are friendly to enter. Passing though you are faced with an incredible sight. A generously large and gentle sloping path circling around a cylindrical pit, lit up by the tender glow of multicolored glow-oil lanterns. The structure is obviously artificial with each surface worn smooth from the passage of time, but evidence of intricate spiral engravings remain. This spiraling structure is called the [[Spiralway]] and it’s origins remain shadowed in rumor and myth. Looking over the secure railing one can see that this path must go down for hundreds of feet, it’s form appearing like a mesmerizing spiral illuminated by beautiful stars. Throughout the path and carved into the outer wall is a myriad of houses, humble shops and places for folks to gather. Speaking of the locals the “street” bustles with activity, goblins, kobolds and dwarves make up the majority of the population, but just like everywhere else in the Dungeon people of all shapes and sizes live here. If one wants to escape the busy community center you need not look far, quite frequently what appear to be natural caverns attach to the spiraling path, these trails lead to grottos which are often filled with lush mushroom gardens and calming subterranean waterfalls. These tunnels have a homely feel, illuminated by the pleasant luminescence of the various mushroom species and it is these grottos that the Cozy Caverns gets it’s name from. The people of the Cozy Caverns are are mixed bunch, but almost universally pleasant and add to the cozy atmosphere. Those who perform acts that violate the sanctity of this trust are quickly punished as the community stands united in protecting the wholesome values of their society.