Location

The Ash Road

Created by Ethereal11k

The Ash Road stands as one of the most notorious and perilous regions in known space—a sprawling asteroid belt that orbits the corpse of a long-dead star system. Countless rocky bodies drift in chaotic patterns, their density so extreme that passage demands either extraordinary piloting ability or a willingness to accept near-certain death. Over centuries, generations of criminals, exiles, and desperate survivors have carved extensive tunnel networks and hidden sanctuaries deep within these floating stones, creating an underground civilization beyond the reach of legitimate authority. The perpetual darkness is broken only by flickering neon advertisements for illicit establishments—dimly lit cantinas serving unidentified liquor, sprawling black market exchanges trafficking in contraband, and hidden shipyards where stolen vessels are dismantled and reconstructed beyond recognition. The recycled atmosphere within these hollowed asteroids grows thick and acrid, choked with smoke, the stench of unrefined fuel, and the constant murmur of seditious deals being struck. Power here follows a singular, brutal code: whoever commands the largest arsenal and most ruthless crew claims dominion over their territory, with pirate lords establishing themselves as rulers of fortified strongholds. Navigation through this chaotic maze cannot be mapped or charted in any traditional sense; only those who have spent years drifting through the debris develop the instinctive sense required to survive its treacherous passages. The Ash Road remains simultaneously a sanctuary for those fleeing persecution, a hunting ground for Imperial bounty seekers, and an unmarked tomb for countless who ventured too far without the necessary skill or fortune to escape.

Open in Summon Worlds

Landmarks

The Bone Vault

A colossal asteroid hollowed into a massive cathedral-like chamber, its walls lined with the skeletal remains of derelict starships stacked like macabre trophies. The Bone Vault serves as both a graveyard and a black market archive—salvagers and scrappers pick through the wreckage for valuable components, while encrypted data cores and contraband are rumored to be hidden within the deepest hull cavities. Bioluminescent fungi cling to the metal bones, casting an eerie green glow that flickers unpredictably. The chamber echoes with the groans of settling metal and the whispers of those who've disappeared into its labyrinthine passages. A neutral ground of sorts, the Vault is overseen by the Keeper—a figure of unknown origin who enforces a single rule: no violence within the chamber itself. Those who break this law are sealed inside the oldest wrecks, left to suffocate in the darkness. Adventurers come here to fence stolen goods, gather intelligence, or search for lost ship registries that might reveal the location of legendary treasure or long-buried secrets.

The Wraith's Graveyard

A vast cavern within a massive asteroid where derelict starships are left to rot, their hulls stripped bare and stacked like the ribs of colossal beasts. The ships range from ancient freighters to sleek military vessels, their exposed circuitry still sparking with residual energy. Salvagers and scrappers work among the wreckage, but few venture into the deepest sections where the oldest wrecks lie—ships that disappeared decades ago, their logs corrupted, their crews never accounted for. Strange sounds echo through the metal corridors: groaning hull plates, phantom radio frequencies, and something that might be breathing in the darkness. Adventurers seeking rare components, lost cargo, or answers about vanished vessels must navigate the twisted maze of interconnected ships, avoiding both the territorial salvage crews and whatever else has made this graveyard its home.