Scalding iron or intense heat. With only one potion of<em>endure elements</em>Alaedra isn't so sure that either one is a really great option. If she'd be forced to choose, however, then a city of scalding iron with safe havens might be the best alternative. Then this black river, on the other hand, is the best option of all. If she can find it.<br/><br/>"When you say scalding iron and intense heat, do you mean too hot for me to survive comfortably?"<br/><br/>"And give me a more clue as to what I might find 'across'. Does the black river pass through Jangling Hiter?"