> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cave-of-fates.gitbook.io/cave/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cave-of-fates.gitbook.io/cave/world.md). # 🌍 World The world is divided into several unique regions, each designed for a different type of gameplay. Some areas are completely safe and focused on progression, while others offer greater rewards at the cost of increased danger. PvP is opt-in. You choose when to leave safety. ### Death and loss rules Gold never drops on death. An enchanted item stays with the player on death. The enchant is removed after death. If death causes item loss, the lost items remain in a death stash. Any player can loot that stash. All other loss rules depend on the zone. ### Full map

### T1 - Safe Zone #### Town

Town is the first location every player enters. Main functions: * Safe zone * No resources * No PvP * NPC services * Beginner guidance If a player loses all of their tools, basic Stone Tools can always be obtained again from NPCs. #### Forest

The Forest is the primary source of Wood. Main uses: * Tree gathering * Early progression * Crafting preparation Resources: * Wood This is one of the safest locations for new players and an important source of materials for smelting ingots. #### Quarry

The Quarry is the main mining region outside the PvP area. Main uses: * Mining * Resource collection * Economic progression Resources: * Bronze Ore * Bluestone Ore Players typically spend much of their early and mid-game progression here upgrading tools and preparing for higher-tier content. #### Pond

The Pond is the primary fishing location. Main uses: * Fishing * Flask farming * Relaxed resource gathering Resources: * Fish * Flasks #### Cave

The Cave is a PvE-focused training area. Main uses: * Monster hunting * Combat practice * Experience farming Drops: * Monster drops * Essences * Flasks This area allows players to learn combat mechanics before entering more dangerous regions. #### Pirate Camp

Pirate Camp is the game's high-variance safe-zone hub. Players come here for casino games, chests, and Daily Cards. Main activities: * Blackjack * Roulette * Dice * [Chests](/cave/chests.md) * [Daily Cards](/cave/daily-cards.md) For the full location breakdown, see [Pirate Camp](/cave/pirate-camp.md). ### T2 - Mossveil Wetlands

Tier 2 is the entry-level dangerous zone. Resources: * Bronze Ore * Bluestone Ore * Obsidian Ore * Trees Monsters: * Zombie * Zombie Runner * Zombie Brute Death rules: * Resources may be lost on mob death * Gold never drops * One enchanted item stays with the player on death * The enchant is removed after death Tier 2 is designed as a bridge between safe zones and full-risk gameplay. ### T3 - Frostbound Hills

Tier 3 introduces meaningful risk and significantly better rewards. Resources: * Bronze Ore * Bluestone Ore * Obsidian Ore * Trees Monsters: * Reaper * Golem * Minotaur Death rules: * Mob deaths can result in losing all carried items except gold * PvP deaths result in losing gathered resources * One enchanted item stays with the player on death * The enchant is removed after death ### T4 - Scarletwood Wilds

Tier 4 is the most dangerous location in the world. Resources: * Obsidian Ore * Bluestone Ore * Trees Monsters: * Reaper Lord * Ancient Golem * Hellborn Minotaur Death rules: * All carried items except gold are lost on any death * One enchanted item stays with the player on death * The enchant is removed after death Tier 4 provides the highest potential income but carries the greatest risk. ### How progression works Most players move through the world like this: 1. Learn the basics in safe zones 2. Upgrade tools through gathering and crafting 3. Enter T2 for early danger and better returns 4. Push into T3 and T4 for high-value farming and PvP For combat details, see [Combat](/cave/combat.md). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://cave-of-fates.gitbook.io/cave/world.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.