Larsis Mountains
Fjúnic: Fjep /fjɛːph/
Gnapic: Rau /ɾœiː/
Maþúlic: Ijep /ɪjɛːph/
Njóþic: Zallt' /zalːth'/
Númric: Larsis /larsɪːs/
Þrínic: Búrmoxó /puːrmɔksouː/
The Larsis Mountains1 are the the main mountain range found in the Southlands in southern Borgalor, stretching from the continent's polar region to parts of Rúþría and the inner Þöton Peninsula to the north and east, respectively.
Currently, the only people inhabiting the Larsis Mountains are several tribes and bands of Trolls, the largest of which is Orró Gnaunk to the northeast, many of which were driven there from the lowlands by settlers. In the past, the dwarven T'üllmans established the short-lived colony of New T'üllma in the northern mountains, which was destroyed by Orró Gnaunk in 251 BF and all unarmed colonists were carried northwards to the edge of Tos Q'eillen.
The region remains poorly understood by the people who have colonized the northern and eastern edges of the Southlands, as few expeditions sent out for mapping out or prospecting it have returned, having perished due to the weather or attacks by trolls and wildlife. As such, the Larsis Mountains have inspired a number of legends, including stories of Dragons and other prehistoric creatures lurking there or ruins of advanced civilizations built by trolls or Sea Salamanders.
Gnapic: Rau /ɾœiː/
Maþúlic: Ijep /ɪjɛːph/
Njóþic: Zallt' /zalːth'/
The Larsis Mountains1 are the the main mountain range found in the Southlands in southern Borgalor, stretching from the continent's polar region to parts of Rúþría and the inner Þöton Peninsula to the north and east, respectively.
Currently, the only people inhabiting the Larsis Mountains are several tribes and bands of Trolls, the largest of which is Orró Gnaunk to the northeast, many of which were driven there from the lowlands by settlers. In the past, the dwarven T'üllmans established the short-lived colony of New T'üllma in the northern mountains, which was destroyed by Orró Gnaunk in 251 BF and all unarmed colonists were carried northwards to the edge of Tos Q'eillen.
The region remains poorly understood by the people who have colonized the northern and eastern edges of the Southlands, as few expeditions sent out for mapping out or prospecting it have returned, having perished due to the weather or attacks by trolls and wildlife. As such, the Larsis Mountains have inspired a number of legends, including stories of Dragons and other prehistoric creatures lurking there or ruins of advanced civilizations built by trolls or Sea Salamanders.
Geography
The sources of several major rivers are found in the region, including Hikælúrt, Iliþví and Tarnúra.
Climate
The Larsis Mountains are notable for being some of the coldest and windiest region in all of Borgalor, with the latter being especially severe further inland during the winter, to the point that even trolls aren't safe out in the open. Because of this, they spend most of their time there within cave systems under the mountains, some extensive enough to house subterranean lakes and fungal forests.
Fauna & Flora
Most of the plant-life in the mountains is restricted to the northern valleys, characterized by hardy conifers, mosses and liverworts, which give way to lichens and mushrooms further inland, some of which can only be found underground closer to the south pole. Notable wildlife includes Musk Bears, snow shrews and Tundra Pigeons, and pseudoflora such as Frost Roses are common in certain areas.
Natural Resources
Various kinds of ores and minerals, including magic crystals and marble, are found in the Larsis Mountains. As in some other places in Borgalor, the presence of magic crystal veins close to surface affects the environment in strange ways, including giving the snow a lilac or reddish hue or causing the ice to form spirals, some of which can span over 20 meters in diameter.
The local trolls are the only ones who have witnessed some of these phenomena in the mountains, some of which are believed to be a good omen, while even so much as looking at others directly is considered taboo.
The local trolls are the only ones who have witnessed some of these phenomena in the mountains, some of which are believed to be a good omen, while even so much as looking at others directly is considered taboo.
1Original icelandic: Larsisfjöll.
Type
Mountain Range
Location under
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