Jade Scale Peaks
Geography
The high reaches of the Jade Scale Peaks are known for the dense plant life and beautiful jade veins that run plentiful through the mountain range. Formed from vertical pillar-like rock formations the mountain range looms high over the Nephite Empire
Ecosystem
The area of the Jade Scale Peaks is thick with vegetation both surrounding and even growing atop the mountain themselves, with many creatures calling the range home the lush groves and green peaks are not only mysterious but dangerous as well.
Ecosystem Cycles
In the fall the leaves and vegetation take on a golden color painting the peaks in beautiful colors a phenomenon called the golden dragon peaks nicknamed after the other name for the Jade Scale Peaks and paying respect towards the golden dragon ancestor that helped build the Nephite Empire.
Natural Resources
What gave the Jade Scale Peaks its' name is the bountiful jade veins that run throughout the mountain range glittering like scales on the back of a massive dragon. Various mines to the north of the capital city mine the jade found in the peaks which is then used by various craftsmen across the empire to carve the beautiful jewels into expensive sculptures and art.
History
Not many can remember the days of old when the Peaks were home to all manner of monsters and dangers but the more longer-lived folks who resided near the mountain range remember the day that the Jade Scale Peaks earned its' name as the "The Sleeping Dragon". Soon after the founding of the Nephite Empire, the powerful and mysterious dragon that had sparked the growth of a nation retreated to the Peaks where it is rumored to remain to the current day. Once the empire became a powerful force on the Dawmorn Continent the then Emperor declared the Peaks as a sacred place and only with permission from the royal palace could someone interact or take from the green mountains.
Tourism
While the higher sections of the mountain range are usually avoided many come to view the lower section of the mountains with various shrines and cultural centers built on the natural cliff faces overlooking Hisui where many can practice their religion or artistic expression.
Alternative Name(s)
The Scaled Peaks
The Sleeping Dragon
The Sleeping Dragon
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Mountain Range
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