Fairheight Range
The Farheight Range is a vast and imposing mountain range that serves as the natural border between the northern and southern regions of the Isle of Glanmoor. These towering mountains have long shaped the island’s weather patterns, with their peaks breaking up the northern storms, leaving the southern lands more temperate and calm while the north is ravaged by frequent storms. The mountains themselves are rugged, dangerous, and filled with treacherous paths that wind through the high cliffs and deep valleys.
The dwarven citadel of Mim Boldir is nestled deep within these mountains, where the dwarves have carved out a formidable stronghold. Mim Boldir, like other dwarven settlements in the Farheight Range, is known for its vast mines that draw precious ores from the earth. These mines are a lifeline for trade with the rest of Glanmoor, providing metal and stone that are highly sought after by the island’s inhabitants. The dwarves, known for their craftsmanship and resilience, have built homes and fortresses beneath the mountain’s surface, protected from the harsh weather and the dangerous creatures that roam the range.
The mountains are not without their perils. Giants, wild Orc tribes, and mountain trolls roam the peaks and valleys, creating a constant threat to travelers and those who live in the foothills. These creatures have long made the Farheight Range a treacherous place to cross, contributing to the division between the northern and southern regions of Glanmoor. However, the dwarves of Mim Boldir have opened the Snowshield Pass, a carefully guarded underground route that connects the north and south beneath the mountains. The pass allows for safe passage, though it comes at a cost—dwarven guards patrol the route, requiring tolls and offering escort to those who seek safe passage through the mountains.
Snowshield Pass has become an essential route for ground travel on Glanmoor, and High Queen Aislinn Dunaid has sanctioned the dwarves to collect tolls in exchange for maintaining the safety of the pass. This has helped to strengthen ties between the dwarves and the rulers of Glanmoor, though the route is still heavily guarded, given the dangers that persist both in the mountains and underground.
In recent months, troubling reports have emerged from the dwarves of the Farheight Range. Fomorian scouts have been spotted in the surface passes, indicating that these dangerous fey giants may be planning incursions from The Feydark. The presence of the Fomorians is a growing concern, as their ability to disrupt the balance between the north and south could pose a significant threat to the entire island. The dwarves, already vigilant in protecting Snowshield Pass, have begun to increase their patrols and prepare for potential conflict, ensuring that this ancient threat does not gain a foothold in Glanmoor.
The Farheight Range remains a symbol of both division and connection on Glanmoor, separating the storm-ravaged north from the calmer south, yet offering the possibility of unity through the efforts of the dwarves who maintain the critical Snowshield Pass.