The Old Man of Storr

The Old Man of Storr is a 164ft basalt column located in the southern portion of the mountain range known as The Spine. The Old Man resembles the weathered face of an elderly gentlemen. Legend has it that the Old Man is head of an ancient Rock Giant who fell asleep and eventually died during the early days of the forming of Albanoria. 
The Old Man is part of an area called The Sanctuary located at the base of The Storr, a peak within The Spine mountain range.

Geography

The Old Man of Storr is a large eroded basalt column. The column formed over centuries of erosion and landslips. The pinnacle is a prominent feature of The Sanctuary. This is an area of ragged peaks, rock formations, karst formations and rough ground. The area also has a number of caves and caverns.

Ecosystem

The area experiences typical conditions for @The Spine
Average Monthly Temps and Rainfall

Months	Temps (Hi/Low)	Rains
1.Am Faoilleach (Faoi, F)	43° / 34°	21 days
2. An Gearran (Gearr, G)	44° / 33°	18 days
3. Am Màrt (Màrt, M)	47° / 35°	20 days
4. An Giblean (Gibl, G)	51° / 37°	14 days
5. Cèitean (Cèit, C)	55° / 41°	13 days
6. An t-Ògmhios (Ògmh, Ò)	58° / 46°	13 days
7. An t-Iuchar (Iuch, I)	61° / 49°	16 days
8. An Lùnastal (Lùna, L)	61° / 49°	16 days
9. An t-Sultain (Sult, S)	58° / 47°	19 days
10. An Dàmhair (Dàmh, D)	53° / 42°	20 days
11. An t-Samhain (Samh, S)	47° / 38°	21 days
12. An Dùbhlachd (Dùbh, D)	44° / 34°	22 days

The region can experience strong winds being on the eastern slope of @The Spine.

Fauna & Flora

The Old Man of Storr has little woodland and only low plants due to the rocky geography and windy conditions. Otherwise the area is home to typical sub-tundra animal life.
Typical temperate, sub-tundra animals include:

Deer	Elk	Lynx
Weasel	Fox	Cougar
Bear (Brown and Black)	Badger	Wolverine
Wolf (Red and Dire)	Bat	Hare
Rabbit	Opossum	Squirrel (Grey, Brown, Red)
Mouse	Vole	Mole
Gopher	Rat	Canine
Cat	Ibex	Goat
Sheep	Pig/Boar	Cow
Insects

Type

Mountain / Hill

Location under

The Spine