Odrun Fell

The Nectarway Pools are nestled in a lowland basin of the Barley Fields. They're naturally warm, algae-fed reservoirs that are cultivated to support nectar-feeding beetle breeds like the Sweetmaw. These pools are ringed with nectar stones, which the beetles graze on to produce a thick, golden secretion used in healing balms, stimulants, and certain ceremonial drinks that are favored by residents in the Sprigs. The quality of the nectar varies based on the pool balance, the beetle lineage, and the lunar phases. Tampering with any part of the ecosystem can ruin an entire season's output. Each pool is watched over by a single steward called a Brimwatcher, who records changes in beetle behavior and pool viscosity in petal-bound journals passed down through their family lines.

The pools shimmer with layers of color, from pale yellow to deep violet, each hue dictated by the algae and minerals below. Clusters of round, iridescent beetles wade lazily across the surface, their wings twitching like petals. Curved walkways of honey-glazed shell wind between the pools, and the air smells of syrup and clean soil, faintly humming with life.