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[[File:LRIntro.ogg]]|PDA|Dialogue}}The '''Lost River''' is a unique [[Biomes|biome]]. It is a massive, frigid [[Biomes|cavern system]] located deep under the surface.
[[File:LRIntro.ogg]]|PDA|Dialogue}}The '''Lost River''' is a unique [[Biomes|biome]]. It is a massive, frigid [[Biomes|cavern system]] located deep under the surface.


Entrances to the '''Lost River''' can be found in both [[Blood Kelp Zone]]s, the [[Deep Grand Reef]] and the border between the [[Mountains]] and [[Bulb Zone]]. The [[Cyclops]] is able to enter the '''Lost River''' through all four and traverse the whole way into the [[Inactive Lava Zone]].
Entrances to the Lost River can be found in both [[Blood Kelp Zone]]s, the [[Deep Grand Reef]] and the border between the [[Mountains]] and [[Bulb Zone]]. The [[Cyclops]] is able to enter the Lost River through all four and traverse the whole way into the [[Inactive Lava Zone]].


== Description ==
== Description ==
The '''Lost River''' is a frigid, generally gloomy and foggy biome, possessing a distinct greenish water tint that is mostly illuminated by the acidic brine pools as well as an eerie atmosphere with the occasional [[Ghostray]] wails. These brine pools cover almost all of the lower portions of the caverns. The brine pools found throughout most of the cave system will harm the player upon direct contact, with the exception being the harmless blue brine found within the '''Tree Cove'''.
The Lost River is a frigid, generally gloomy and foggy biome, possessing a distinct greenish water tint that is mostly illuminated by the acidic brine pools as well as an eerie atmosphere with the occasional [[Ghostray]] wails. These brine pools cover almost all of the lower portions of the caverns. The brine pools found throughout most of the cave system will harm the player upon direct contact, with the exception being the harmless blue brine found within the Tree Cove.


The [[Disease Research Facility]] is located in the '''Lost River''', inside a cavern with its opening in the '''Junction''' and the Mountains corridor.
The [[Disease Research Facility]] is located in the Lost River, inside a cavern with its opening in the Junction and the Mountains corridor.


The '''Lost River''' is one of the coldest biomes implemented so far, with temperatures on the sea floor rarely rising above 10 degrees.{{Clear}}
The Lost River is one of the coldest biomes implemented so far, with temperatures on the sea floor rarely rising above 10 degrees.{{Clear}}


The '''Lost River''' is composed of seven distinct areas:
The Lost River is composed of seven distinct areas:


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Bone Fields=
Bone Fields=
[[File:LRBonesFields.jpg|thumb|"Bone Fields"|300px]]
[[File:LRBonesFields.jpg|thumb|"Bone Fields"|300px]]
The '''Bone Fields''' is a vast cavern within the '''Lost River''', where a [[Skeletal Remains|colossal skeleton]] of an unknown [[fauna]] can be seen laying, giving the '''Bone Fields''' it's name. It is connected to the [[Blood Kelp Zone|Blood Kelp Trench]] via the '''Lost River Corridor''', and to the [[Deep Grand Reef]] via the '''Ghost Canyon''', each of them having their own [[flora]] and particular landscapes. The area also has its own cave system, the [[Bone Fields Caves]]. {{Clear}}
The Bone Fields is a vast cavern within the Lost River, where a [[Skeletal Remains|colossal skeleton]] of an unknown [[fauna]] can be seen laying, giving the Bone Fields it's name. It is connected to the [[Blood Kelp Zone|Blood Kelp Trench]] via the Lost River Corridor, and to the [[Deep Grand Reef]] via the Ghost Canyon, each of them having their own [[flora]] and particular landscapes. The area also has its own cave system, the [[Bone Fields Caves]]. {{Clear}}
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LRBF_Large_Skeleton.png|A view of the Gargantuan Skeleton
LRBF_Large_Skeleton.png|A view of the Gargantuan Skeleton
LRBF_Small_Skeleton.png|A smaller skeleton located in the outskirts of the '''Bone Fields'''
LRBF_Small_Skeleton.png|A smaller skeleton located in the outskirts of the Bone Fields
Screen Shot 2017-03-02 at 21.38.37.png|A small cave system underneath the brine
Screen Shot 2017-03-02 at 21.38.37.png|A small cave system underneath the brine
LRBF_Rock_Formations.png|Strange rock formations on the ceiling of the '''Bone Fields'''
LRBF_Rock_Formations.png|Strange rock formations on the ceiling of the Bone Fields
RockFormationsCave.jpg|The [[Bone Fields Caves]] above the '''Bone Fields'''
RockFormationsCave.jpg|The [[Bone Fields Caves]] above the Bone Fields
IMG_7494.JPG|A view of the Large Skeletal Remains
IMG_7494.JPG|A view of the Large Skeletal Remains
LRBFskeletonrear.jpg|Rear view of the skeletal remains
LRBFskeletonrear.jpg|Rear view of the skeletal remains
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Corridor=
Corridor=
[[File:LRBFCInfobox.png|thumb|"Corridor"|300px]]
[[File:LRBFCInfobox.png|thumb|"Corridor"|300px]]
The '''Lost River Corridor''' is the area connecting the '''Bone Fields''' to the [[Blood Kelp Zone|Blood Kelp Trench]]. It is mainly populated by Crabsquids, with obscure rock structures covered by [[Pyrocoral]] growing on the sides. [[Gel Sack]]s and [[Ruby|Rubies]] can be found in abundance scattered around the edge of the acidic brine stream.
The Lost River Corridor is the area connecting the '''Bone Fields''' to the [[Blood Kelp Zone|Blood Kelp Trench]]. It is mainly populated by Crabsquids, with obscure rock structures covered by [[Pyrocoral]] growing on the sides. [[Gel Sack]]s and [[Ruby|Rubies]] can be found in abundance scattered around the edge of the acidic brine stream.
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Screen Shot 2017-04-08 at 19.56.27.png|A [[Crabsquid]] in the area
Screen Shot 2017-04-08 at 19.56.27.png|A [[Crabsquid]] in the area
LRC BKZT Entrance.png|The passage to the [[Blood Kelp Zone|Blood Kelp Trench]]
LRC BKZT Entrance.png|The passage to the [[Blood Kelp Zone|Blood Kelp Trench]]
BrineFallsRC.jpg|The [[Prawn Suit]] in the '''Lost River Corridor'''
BrineFallsRC.jpg|The [[Prawn Suit]] in the Lost River Corridor
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Ghost Canyon=
Ghost Canyon=
[[File:LRGhostCanyon.jpg|thumb|"Ghost Canyon"|300px]]
[[File:LRGhostCanyon.jpg|thumb|"Ghost Canyon"|300px]]
The '''Ghost Canyon''' is a large passage featuring multiple caves and tunnels branching out from one huge "canyon". It is connected to the '''Bone Fields''' from the south. Numerous roots and bioluminescent-tipped branches litter the sides and bottom of the brine-filled trenches.
The Ghost Canyon is a large passage featuring multiple caves and tunnels branching out from one huge "canyon". It is connected to the Bone Fields from the south. Numerous roots and bioluminescent-tipped branches litter the sides and bottom of the brine-filled trenches.


The [[Lost River Laboratory Cache]] that was set up to study a skeleton can be found here.
The [[Lost River Laboratory Cache]] that was set up to study a skeleton can be found here.


This area is also the entrance to the '''Lost River''', from the [[Deep Grand Reef]].
This area is also the entrance to the Lost River, from the [[Deep Grand Reef]].
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=== Gallery ===
=== Gallery ===
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GhostCanyon1.jpg|Entrance to the '''Ghost Canyon''' from the [[Deep Grand Reef]]
GhostCanyon1.jpg|Entrance to the Ghost Canyon from the [[Deep Grand Reef]]
LRGC_Deep_Grand_Reef_Entrance.png|Another view of the entrance
LRGC_Deep_Grand_Reef_Entrance.png|Another view of the entrance
CanyonOverview.jpg|Overview of the '''Ghost Canyon'''
CanyonOverview.jpg|Overview of the Ghost Canyon
LRGC_Bone_Fields_Entrance.png|The '''Ghost Canyon''' entrance from the '''Bone Fields'''
LRGC_Bone_Fields_Entrance.png|The Ghost Canyon entrance from the Bone Fields
GhostCanyon6.jpg|Entrance to the cache cave
GhostCanyon6.jpg|Entrance to the cache cave
CacheSkeletonSizeref2.jpg|Size comparison between the [[player]] and the skeleton outside of the cache
CacheSkeletonSizeref2.jpg|Size comparison between the [[player]] and the skeleton outside of the cache
GhostCanyon4.jpg|Where the '''Ghost Canyon''' comes out in the Bone Fields
GhostCanyon4.jpg|Where the Ghost Canyon comes out in the Bone Fields
20170219121514_1.jpg|Some flora on the sea floor
20170219121514_1.jpg|Some flora on the sea floor
GhostCanyonRC.jpg|The brine in the area
GhostCanyonRC.jpg|The brine in the area
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Ghost Forest=
Ghost Forest=
[[File:LRGhostForest.jpg|thumb|"Ghost Forest"|300px]]
[[File:LRGhostForest.jpg|thumb|"Ghost Forest"|300px]]
The '''Ghost Forest''' is a massive cavern serving as one of the entrance areas of the '''Lost River''' (located in the [[Blood Kelp Zone|Northern Blood Kelp Zone]]).
The Ghost Forest is a massive cavern serving as one of the entrance areas of the Lost River (located in the [[Blood Kelp Zone|Northern Blood Kelp Zone]]).


The cavern is greatly populated by whitish glowing [[flora]] on the sea floor, as well as dark brown, [[Bioluminescence|bioluminescent]] giant Ghost Trees, and is also the starting point of the brine river.
The cavern is greatly populated by whitish glowing [[flora]] on the sea floor, as well as dark brown, [[Bioluminescence|bioluminescent]] giant Ghost Trees, and is also the starting point of the brine river.
Brinefalls of various sizes are present within the area, and a smaller variation of the gargantuan skull located in the '''Bone Fields''' can be found here.
Brinefalls of various sizes are present within the area, and a smaller variation of the gargantuan skull located in the '''Bone Fields''' can be found here.


Among the dense vegetation, dangerous predators such as [[River Prowler]]s and [[Blood Crawler]]s can be found lurking around here. This area is also one of the three locations in the '''Lost River''' where the juvenile [[Ghost Leviathan]] resides.
Among the dense vegetation, dangerous predators such as [[River Prowler]]s and [[Blood Crawler]]s can be found lurking around here. This area is also one of the three locations in the Lost River where the juvenile [[Ghost Leviathan]] resides.


An [[Alien Arch Caches|Alien Arch Cache]] is present in this area, serving as a warp gate to the [[Primary Containment Facility]].
An [[Alien Arch Caches|Alien Arch Cache]] is present in this area, serving as a warp gate to the [[Primary Containment Facility]].


There is also a steep drop off at the back end of the cavern, followed by a long brinefall, that leads to the '''Junction'''. From there, the player can either go straight forward into the '''Bone Fields''', or turn right to enter the '''Tree Cove'''. {{Clear}}
There is also a steep drop off at the back end of the cavern, followed by a long brinefall, that leads to the Junction. From there, the player can either go straight forward into the Bone Fields, or turn right to enter the Tree Cove. {{Clear}}
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GF3.jpg|Overview
GF3.jpg|Overview
GF6.jpg|Brinefalls in the '''Ghost Forest'''
GF6.jpg|Brinefalls in the Ghost Forest
GF4.jpg|Ditto
GF4.jpg|Ditto
GhostForest.png|Another view in the area
GhostForest.png|Another view in the area
LRGFoverview2.jpg|Another view of the area
LRGFoverview2.jpg|Another view of the area
GF2.jpg|The miniature version of the gargantuan skull found within the area
GF2.jpg|The miniature version of the gargantuan skull found within the area
GF5.jpg|A small cave found in the '''Forest'''
GF5.jpg|A small cave found in the Ghost Forest
GTCBrinePool.jpg|A small brine pool in the '''Ghost Forest'''
GTCBrinePool.jpg|A small brine pool in the Ghost Forest
GF9.jpg|[[Blood Crawler]]s in the '''Ghost Forest'''
GF9.jpg|[[Blood Crawler]]s in the Ghost Forest
GF7.jpg|The passage from the '''Ghost Forest''' to the '''Junction'''
GF7.jpg|The passage from the Ghost Forest to the Junction
ghostforest.jpg|A drop off in the '''Ghost Forest'''
ghostforest.jpg|A drop off in the Ghost Forest
LRGFshallow.jpg|The flatter areas of the '''Ghost Forest'''
LRGFshallow.jpg|The flatter areas of the Ghost Forest
GF (5).jpg|The darker areas, with the occasional Ghostray
GF (5).jpg|The darker areas, with the occasional Ghostray
GF (6).jpg|More brine pools
GF (6).jpg|More brine pools
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Tree Cove=
Tree Cove=
[[File:LRTreeCove.jpg|thumb|"Tree Cove"|300px]]
[[File:LRTreeCove.jpg|thumb|"Tree Cove"|300px]]
The '''Tree Cove''' is a large cavern within the '''Lost River'''. The brine river forms a large lake there, with the luminous [[Giant Cove Tree]] in its center. However, the color of the brine is a bright blue, compared to the corrosive green of the other sections of the '''Lost River'''. Unlike the green brine, however, the blue brine does not damage the player upon direct contact.
The Tree Cove is a large cavern within the Lost River. The brine river forms a large lake there, with the luminous [[Giant Cove Tree]] in its center. However, the color of the brine is a bright blue, compared to the corrosive green of the other sections of the Lost River. Unlike the green brine, however, the blue brine does not damage the player upon direct contact.


One end of the cavern opens to the northern passage leading to the '''Junction''', and the other to a corridor leading to the [[Inactive Lava Zone]]. Roots and branches grow scattered on the brine lakes and numerous [[Ghostray]]s inhabit the chamber. {{Clear}}
One end of the cavern opens to the northern passage leading to the Junction, and the other to a corridor leading to the [[Inactive Lava Zone]]. Roots and branches grow scattered on the brine lakes and numerous [[Ghostray]]s inhabit the chamber. {{Clear}}
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=== Gallery ===
=== Gallery ===
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LRTC2.jpg|Overview of the '''Tree Cove'''
LRTC2.jpg|Overview of the Tree Cove
LRTC_Giant_Cove_Tree.png|A closer view of the Giant Cove Tree
LRTC_Giant_Cove_Tree.png|A closer view of the Giant Cove Tree
LRTC_Smokers.png|Smokers within the '''Tree Cove'''
LRTC_Smokers.png|Smokers within the Tree Cove
LRTC1.jpg|A secluded brine pool with a thermal vent
LRTC1.jpg|A secluded brine pool with a thermal vent
Screen Shot 2017-02-12 at 16.01.06.png|The falls leading to the Inactive Lava Zone
Screen Shot 2017-02-12 at 16.01.06.png|The falls leading to the Inactive Lava Zone
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Junction=
Junction=
[[File:LRJOverview.jpg|thumb|"Junction"|300px]]
[[File:LRJOverview.jpg|thumb|"Junction"|300px]]
The '''Junction''' is characterised by a large plateau surrounded by a ring of brine. At the top of the plateau are several smokers (hydrothermal vents), with some [[flora]] scattered around there. A [[Sea Dragon Leviathan]] skeleton can be found here, next to the smokers.
The Junction is characterised by a large plateau surrounded by a ring of brine. At the top of the plateau are several smokers (hydrothermal vents), with some [[flora]] scattered around there. A [[Sea Dragon Leviathan]] skeleton can be found here, next to the smokers.


There is also a naturally formed bridge that connects the plateau to the northern side of the cavern, towards the '''Ghost Forest'''. Brine falls from the north and south flow into the brine here, which contains some ghost trees and roots. The '''Junction''' connects to the '''Bones Field''' to the south, the '''Ghost Forest''' to the north, and the '''Tree Cove''' to the west. The Disease Research Facility and '''Mountains Corridor''' are to the east.{{Clear}}
There is also a naturally formed bridge that connects the plateau to the northern side of the cavern, towards the Ghost Forest. Brine falls from the north and south flow into the brine here, which contains some ghost trees and roots. The Junction connects to the Bones Field to the south, the Ghost Forest to the north, and the Tree Cove to the west. The Disease Research Facility and Mountains Corridor are to the east.{{Clear}}
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LRJOverview.jpg|Overview
LRJOverview.jpg|Overview
LRJSmokinHot.jpg|White smokers next to the Sea Dragon Leviathan Skeleton
LRJSmokinHot.jpg|White smokers next to the Sea Dragon Leviathan Skeleton
LRJSkeleton.jpg|The [[Sea Dragon Leviathan]] skeleton in the '''Junction'''
LRJSkeleton.jpg|The [[Sea Dragon Leviathan]] skeleton in the Junction
LRJ1.jpg|Entrance to the '''Tree Cove''' from the '''Junction'''
LRJ1.jpg|Entrance to the Tree Cove from the Junction
Prec Junction.jpg|Entrance to the [[Disease Research Facility]] cave from the '''Junction'''
Prec Junction.jpg|Entrance to the [[Disease Research Facility]] cave from the Junction
LJR2BF.jpg|Entrance to the '''Bones Field''' from the '''Junction'''
LJR2BF.jpg|Entrance to the Bones Field from the Junction
LRJ3.jpg|Path up to the '''Ghost Forest''' from the '''Junction'''
LRJ3.jpg|Path up to the Ghost Forest from the Junction
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== Lost River Concept Art ==
== Lost River Concept Art ==
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LostRiver BonesField V02b lorez.jpg|[[Concept Art]] of the '''Bones Field'''
LostRiver BonesField V02b lorez.jpg|[[Concept Art]] of the Bones Field
LostriverConcept1.png|'''Ghost Forest'''
LostriverConcept1.png|Ghost Forest
LostriverConcept2.png|'''Bones Field Corridor'''
LostriverConcept2.png|Bones Field Corridor
File:Pat-presley-lostriver-ghostcanyon.jpg|'''Ghost Canyon'''
File:Pat-presley-lostriver-ghostcanyon.jpg|Ghost Canyon
Lost River Concept Art 4.jpg|'''Tree Cove'''
Lost River Concept Art 4.jpg|Tree Cove
20150927_SN_LostRiver_Large.jpg|Concept Art of the skeleton in the '''Bones Field'''
20150927_SN_LostRiver_Large.jpg|Concept Art of the skeleton in the Bones Field
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Like other segmented biomes (such as the [[Inactive Lava Zone]]), the '''Lost River''''s technical data divides it into the LostRiver_TreeCove, LostRiver_BonesField, and LostRiver_BonesField again for the '''Ghost Canyon''' (this aids the AI in deciding music tracks, random events, and creature behavior).
* Like other segmented biomes (such as the [[Inactive Lava Zone]]), the Lost River's technical data divides it into the LostRiver_TreeCove, LostRiver_BonesField, and LostRiver_BonesField again for the Ghost Canyon (this aids the AI in deciding music tracks, random events, and creature behavior).
* The acid damage from the brine may be possible implementation/reference to the "Pillars of Silence" concept art, where enormous jets of acid dot an alien seabed.
* The acid damage from the brine may be possible implementation/reference to the "Pillars of Silence" concept art, where enormous jets of acid dot an alien seabed.
* The game also considers the actual brine to be a biome. It is labeled LostRiver_BonesField_Lake.
* The game also considers the actual brine to be a biome. It is labeled LostRiver_BonesField_Lake.
* The '''Ghost Forest''' was originally known as the "Ghost Trees Chamber" before the [[Update History|Bones Update]].<ref>http://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/bones-update/ ''Dated October 27, 2016.''</ref>
* The Ghost Forest was originally known as the "Ghost Trees Chamber" before the [[Update History|Bones Update]].<ref>http://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/bones-update/ ''Dated October 27, 2016.''</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

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Terrain scans indicate this biome contains unusually high concentrations of organic and fossilized remains. File:LRIntro.ogg

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The Lost River is a unique biome. It is a massive, frigid cavern system located deep under the surface.

Entrances to the Lost River can be found in both Blood Kelp Zones, the Deep Grand Reef and the border between the Mountains and Bulb Zone. The Cyclops is able to enter the Lost River through all four and traverse the whole way into the Inactive Lava Zone.

Description

The Lost River is a frigid, generally gloomy and foggy biome, possessing a distinct greenish water tint that is mostly illuminated by the acidic brine pools as well as an eerie atmosphere with the occasional Ghostray wails. These brine pools cover almost all of the lower portions of the caverns. The brine pools found throughout most of the cave system will harm the player upon direct contact, with the exception being the harmless blue brine found within the Tree Cove.

The Disease Research Facility is located in the Lost River, inside a cavern with its opening in the Junction and the Mountains corridor.

The Lost River is one of the coldest biomes implemented so far, with temperatures on the sea floor rarely rising above 10 degrees.

The Lost River is composed of seven distinct areas:

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Bone Fields=

"Bone Fields"

The Bone Fields is a vast cavern within the Lost River, where a colossal skeleton of an unknown fauna can be seen laying, giving the Bone Fields it's name. It is connected to the Blood Kelp Trench via the Lost River Corridor, and to the Deep Grand Reef via the Ghost Canyon, each of them having their own flora and particular landscapes. The area also has its own cave system, the Bone Fields Caves.

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Corridor=

"Corridor"

The Lost River Corridor is the area connecting the Bone Fields to the Blood Kelp Trench. It is mainly populated by Crabsquids, with obscure rock structures covered by Pyrocoral growing on the sides. Gel Sacks and Rubies can be found in abundance scattered around the edge of the acidic brine stream.

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Ghost Canyon=

"Ghost Canyon"

The Ghost Canyon is a large passage featuring multiple caves and tunnels branching out from one huge "canyon". It is connected to the Bone Fields from the south. Numerous roots and bioluminescent-tipped branches litter the sides and bottom of the brine-filled trenches.

The Lost River Laboratory Cache that was set up to study a skeleton can be found here.

This area is also the entrance to the Lost River, from the Deep Grand Reef.

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Ghost Forest=

"Ghost Forest"

The Ghost Forest is a massive cavern serving as one of the entrance areas of the Lost River (located in the Northern Blood Kelp Zone).

The cavern is greatly populated by whitish glowing flora on the sea floor, as well as dark brown, bioluminescent giant Ghost Trees, and is also the starting point of the brine river. Brinefalls of various sizes are present within the area, and a smaller variation of the gargantuan skull located in the Bone Fields can be found here.

Among the dense vegetation, dangerous predators such as River Prowlers and Blood Crawlers can be found lurking around here. This area is also one of the three locations in the Lost River where the juvenile Ghost Leviathan resides.

An Alien Arch Cache is present in this area, serving as a warp gate to the Primary Containment Facility.

There is also a steep drop off at the back end of the cavern, followed by a long brinefall, that leads to the Junction. From there, the player can either go straight forward into the Bone Fields, or turn right to enter the Tree Cove.
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"Tree Cove"

The Tree Cove is a large cavern within the Lost River. The brine river forms a large lake there, with the luminous Giant Cove Tree in its center. However, the color of the brine is a bright blue, compared to the corrosive green of the other sections of the Lost River. Unlike the green brine, however, the blue brine does not damage the player upon direct contact.

One end of the cavern opens to the northern passage leading to the Junction, and the other to a corridor leading to the Inactive Lava Zone. Roots and branches grow scattered on the brine lakes and numerous Ghostrays inhabit the chamber.
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|-| Junction=

"Junction"

The Junction is characterised by a large plateau surrounded by a ring of brine. At the top of the plateau are several smokers (hydrothermal vents), with some flora scattered around there. A Sea Dragon Leviathan skeleton can be found here, next to the smokers.

There is also a naturally formed bridge that connects the plateau to the northern side of the cavern, towards the Ghost Forest. Brine falls from the north and south flow into the brine here, which contains some ghost trees and roots. The Junction connects to the Bones Field to the south, the Ghost Forest to the north, and the Tree Cove to the west. The Disease Research Facility and Mountains Corridor are to the east.
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|-| Mountains Corridor=

"Mountains Corridor"

The Mountains Corridor is a large tunnel leading from the Disease Research Facility cave to the Mountains and the Bulb Zone. In-between the DRF Cave and Mountains entrance is the large pit that drops into the Inactive Lava Zone. This cave features many glowing lights on the ceiling, as well as hydrothermal vents and Skeletal Remains. One Ghost Leviathan can be found in the tunnel, above the ILZ entrance. <tabber>

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Lost River Concept Art

Trivia

  • Like other segmented biomes (such as the Inactive Lava Zone), the Lost River's technical data divides it into the LostRiver_TreeCove, LostRiver_BonesField, and LostRiver_BonesField again for the Ghost Canyon (this aids the AI in deciding music tracks, random events, and creature behavior).
  • The acid damage from the brine may be possible implementation/reference to the "Pillars of Silence" concept art, where enormous jets of acid dot an alien seabed.
  • The game also considers the actual brine to be a biome. It is labeled LostRiver_BonesField_Lake.
  • The Ghost Forest was originally known as the "Ghost Trees Chamber" before the Bones Update.[1]

References

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