The Gelaal Mountains
Where the air grows thin and the rocks glow bright
"Rise, rise, rise above, reach to the sea of stars my love" - Dvarin Kilkrund
The Gelaal Mountains are situated on the triple intersection of Bihulling's, Kirchwal's and Kubicha's borders. Their sheer cliffs and frozen dirt form an almost impenetrable mountain pass, for only those with the thickest of skins and the greatest amounts of courage could even dream of surviving the thin, frosty air that waits for them through the pass. Once a person climbs high enough into the pass, the air grows thin and the stars seem only as far away as your fingertips. A single person has managed to delve into that pool of stars to see what might possibly be encroaching on this world, a simple Kanen mage named Dvarin Kilkrund. No one knows what Dvarin saw when he peeked through the Veil of Stars, but they know that he did not return the same. Since then, the Gelaal Mountain Accords were put in place to protect not only the mountainscape and the pass, but the Veil above. Each year Dvarin makes the journey back up the mountains to visit the Veil. Some claim to see a flash of bright red light each year when he does so, while others have visions of what can only be described as a behemoth that troubles them for months before finally giving the person peace with the brightest stars shining on them in their dreams. Few details stay consistent with all those affected by the visions of the behemoth, but it has been generally agreed upon that the behemoth has the Eight Lands in its sights, and that it looks hungry.
History
The Gelaal Mountains are situated on the triple intersection of Bihulling's, Kirchwal's and Kubicha's borders. Their sheer cliffs and frozen dirt form an almost impenetrable mountain pass, for only those with the thickest of skins and the greatest amounts of courage could even dream of surviving the thin, frosty air that waits for them through the pass. Once a person climbs high enough into the pass, the air grows thin and the stars seem only as far away as your fingertips. A single person has managed to delve into that pool of stars to see what might possibly be encroaching on this world, a simple Kanen mage named Dvarin Kilkrund. No one knows what Dvarin saw when he peeked through the Veil of Stars, but they know that he did not return the same. Since then, the Gelaal Mountain Accords were put in place to protect not only the mountainscape and the pass, but the Veil above. Each year Dvarin makes the journey back up the mountains to visit the Veil. Some claim to see a flash of bright red light each year when he does so, while others have visions of what can only be described as a behemoth that troubles them for months before finally giving the person peace with the brightest stars shining on them in their dreams. Few details stay consistent with all those affected by the visions of the behemoth, but it has been generally agreed upon that the behemoth has the Eight Lands in its sights, and that it looks hungry.
Protected by the Armies of the Eight Lands
Type
World wonder
I like it, it hints at bigger workings behind the (stars) scenes. Also those mountaintops sound amazing to stand on.
Just wait until you see what comes up next :)