Griefcleft Mountains
Summary
The Griefcleft Mountains are a mountain range that buttresses the eastern edge of the Idol Hollows, dividing it from the tainted jungles of Aveidoora beyond. Amber Reach is nestled against these mountains, using them as a natural barrier against threats from the east.
Geography
The Griefcleft Mountains form a formidable natural barrier:
- Tall peaks that pierce the ever-darkened sky
- Treacherous passes that few dare to traverse
- Hidden valleys that may shelter unknown communities
- Caves and tunnels that could lead anywhere—or nowhere
Significance
The mountains serve multiple purposes for The Enduring:
- Natural defense for Amber Reach against eastern threats
- Source of stone and minerals for those brave enough to mine
- Potential shelter for ridgeborne communities
- Barrier against the tainted jungles of Aveidoora
Points of Interest
- Mountain passes - Dangerous routes to lands beyond
- Mining sites - Abandoned or active extraction points
- Hidden caves - Potential shelter or hidden dangers
- Ancient ruins - Remnants of pre-Apostasy structures
Dangers
- Treacherous terrain and extreme weather
- Umbra-Touched creatures adapted to high altitudes
- Unstable ground from ancient seismic damage
- Whatever lurks in the tainted jungles of Aveidoora
Aveidoora
Beyond the Griefcleft Mountains lies Aveidoora, a region of tainted jungles. Little is known about this area, as few who venture past the mountains return. The corruption there is said to be particularly virulent.