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Sandfalls

Sandfalls

ELEMENT │ TERRAIN

Sandfalls are terrain features where sand falls from a high elevation to a lower one similar to waterfalls. They are an element of fantasy world deserts and sand seas. Like fictional waterfalls, fictional sandfalls often hide cavern systems or other hidden elements [hidden doors; ancient temples; ruins] behind their cascading veil.

Synonyms: sand waterfalls
Example Mythonyms: Dusty Falls, the Great Sandfall

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