I think this overrepresents the lighter places, but that is natural, pictures of the pitch dark places do not really make senseI tend to picture the Underdark in the same way WotC does
I think you forgot traps. And monsters. And traps.From my manual "A dungeon is a recipe made of humidity, stench, stale air, dirt, mud, remains of creatures, traps, treasures, traps (abound ...), monsters, enemies, monsters (abound!), Darkness, sinister noises, mushrooms , creaks, yelps, screams, moans .. but also of fear, tension, thrill, terror, horror,ecstasy, pain, disappointment, joy and treasures!"
and yes, my dungeon are very dark..
BHH
My Underdark is a bit different. There are two different situations - one constantly dimly lit and the other periodically lit, but mostly unlit.Not necessary just talking about Forgotten realms.
Are there any light sources in "general" for the regions not otherwise lit by torches/lanters
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