| Category | Depressions |
| Continent | Karterus |
| Region | Ma'Ohari |
| Map | Tha'lith |
This great depression is the work of the area's two volcanoes, Arhi'phis to the north, and Verfaer to the south. In the Dawn Era, failed attempts as at a primordial invasion, these volcanoes have had long dormant periods and violent spells lasting centuries.
The volcanoes Arhi'phis and Verfaer went hot, ushering in the fall of Varelay.
- Nîr Ralc, Thrakopolis historian, excerpt from his book - "Demon Empire of Ma'Ohari"
Malephar is flanked by the jagged and torn peaks of Kimaris. Late in the Lith-Crillion Era, the demons of Varelay had a slave force of tens of thousands mining the valley and surrounding peaks. They caused so much damage that earthquakes and eruptions became more common, starting a period of volatility known as the Varelay Upheaval (2608 LE - 16 HE).
The lava that flows through this depression moves along massive canals, most from the time of Varelay (684 LE - 2620 LE), into great basins, and past workshops and forges of legend. The lava is eventually recycled, sent down a series of switchbacks, returning to a great lava artery named Surturs Eyebrow.
Today, Malephar is a smoky and noxious wasteland dotted with geysers, steam and poisonous gas vents, magma lakes and acidic pools. Claimed by the Goth-Dyvermoir, the area has a long history of being under the boot of dictators. The denizens of the area include salamanders, fire elementals, fire giants, Gol'hakh, hell hounds, and other fiery brutes.
Notable Areas
- Arhi'phis (volcano)
- Malephar Elemental Forges
- Orias Vual (city)
- Pyramid of Conflict
- Verfaer (volcano)