The Kauku Caves are a series of caves located in the continent of Tellius. They first appeared in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. It is a three-way maze, where one end leads to Serenes Forest, another end leads to Gallia, and one end leads to Goldoa. The caves are volcanic and filled with magma. During the Begnion Central Army's pursuit of the retreating Laguz Alliance, General Zelgius opposed sending his men through the caves because he feared it was a waste of manpower, although Senator Valtome disagreed, sending in many soldiers led by Septimus.