Oetanai Gold Mining Complex (building)
Previous: Developing Oetanai Gold Mines
While known about for ages, the geographical remoteness of the Oentai gold veins made it unprofitable until the far more hospitable mineworks at Orontis were exhausted in the early twelfth century. Due to a series of unavoidable setbacks, systematic exploitation only began in the 1160s. Development was hindered by the dense forests of Knothos and the mine-head's placement at considerable elevation caused difficulties. It was often remarked that the mine was likely deadlier to reach than it was to actually work in. The chaos of the The Odrstund, the Imperial Civil War, and finally the Frodbrokna put the mine out of business as interests in Malcois turned towards matters of survival over exploiting an underdeveloped alpine mine. With life slowly being breathed back into the province, the Oetanai gold mine has seen increased development. The settlement huddled near the mine-head begins to crowd the plateau upon which it perches. The roads leading up to the deposit are now supplemented with an impressive array of pulleys and ropes, to make transportation to and fro far safer and faster. The Oetanai mines have finally grown from a wild dream to a regional institution.