Phorondron Resort

Located in the North West of Rhye, the Phorondron Resort is an independantly owned hotel establishment offering luxury holidays and the spectacle of the might ogre battles which take place in the valleys of the Dragon Mountains. It was established in the year 20, and is one of the oldest busisnesses that wasn't originally created by King Mercury's creation.
The resort is a masterpiece of the architecture of Sir Righcious Phlame, the revered achitect who designed King Mercury's palace. The outside is a remarkable examble of his layered collumning approach to tiers, giving both a sence of scale, but also a peaceful rise, rather than an imposive tower. Many of the rooms have original Phlame mosaics, including several phaises that have been recreated in great buildings across the kingdom.

The Ogre Battles

The Ogre Battles were one of the earliest creations of King Mercury, consisting of a race of large, muscular humanoid monsters arranged into cultural clans and a drive to defend and steal one another territories. The scale of the beasts and the valleys they fight for provides a breathtaking spectacle to any who view it, and the nocalties of each clan allowed spectators to develop affinities for different clans which adds a level of competitivness to the audience. Novelty clothing mimicing the clans cultural clothing is a popular purchase from gift shops, which are typically worn to the battles themselves.

Grommash Clan:

Territory: The Grommash Clan resides in the steep slopes of the Northern peaks, where treacherous terrain shape their way of life.
Characteristics: Known for their formidable strength and ferocity in battle, the Grommash ogres are feared warriors who value bravery and martial prowess above all else.
Traditions: The clan's chieftainship is determined through brutal trials of combat, with the strongest and most cunning warrior ascending to leadership. They hold ancient rituals to honor their ancestors and seek guidance from the spirits of the mountains.

Bloodfang Tribe:

Territory: The Bloodfang Tribe claims dominion over the dense forests found in the South of the mountains, where they hunt and gather amidst the shadows.
Characteristics: Renowned for their cunning and stealth, the Bloodfang ogres are expert trackers and ambush predators, using their keen senses and knowledge of the land to outwit their prey.
Traditions: The tribe venerates the primal spirits of the forest, conducting elaborate ceremonies to appease the spirits and gain their favor. They are skilled in herbalism and potion-making, harnessing the natural bounty of their environment for magical purposes.

Ironhide Clan:

Territory: Nestled within the dry and barren slopes of the Eastern mountains, the Ironhide Clan thrives amidst the freezing cold and shifting sands (and often ice), building their strongholds in anticipation of them falling.
Characteristics: Known for their resilience and endurance, the Ironhide ogres have thick, iron-like skin that grants them exceptional protection against the harsh elements and enemy attacks.
Traditions: The clan reveres the ancient titans of the desert, forging alliances with powerful elemental beings and harnessing the secrets of earth and fire in their mystical rituals. They are skilled artisans and blacksmiths, crafting weapons and armor of legendary quality.

Thunderclap Clan:

Territory: The Thunderclap Clan dwells amidst the thundering peaks and storm-wracked skies that make up the center of the dragon mountains.
Characteristics: Known for their affinity with the elements, the Thunderclap ogres harness the power of storms and tempests to strike fear into their enemies, wielding lightning as both weapon and ally.
Traditions: The clan reveres the primal forces of nature, conducting electrifying rituals atop towering peaks to commune with the thunder gods and channel their wrath in battle. They are fierce raiders, descending from the mountains like avatars of storm and fury in one single unit. They kill and die quickly, often having to sit out years of battle to replenish their numbers.

Facilities

The Amphitheatre - A collosal tired open-air theatre where performances heavy with highly active and acrobatic coreography are performed as an alternative to the famous Ogre battles. Notible celebrities such as Twi Remnant of the Court of May started as regular actors upon this stage.
The Valley Boxes - Following climbing wooden bridges from the resort, visitors can make their way to large, comfortable viewing boxes held at a safe height above the Ogre valleys, and below the dragon mountaintops. The Boxes themselves are considered works of art, each one uniquely designed by a different elf. The Boxes are served with active wait service, and provide unrivaled views of the battlegrounds below.
Breath Spa - A tourism destination in it's own right, the Phorondron Resorts Spa facilities, known as the Breath Spa, are a huge complex of plunge pools, hot springs, swimming lanes, bubbling hot tubs, treatment rooms and baths, and relaxation rooms. Exotic plants from other planes decorate not just the visual scenes of each room, but the atmopwheres too with foriegn scents which promote healing and happiness.
The Shadowed Mountain Gardens - an unusual and unique attraction, which leads visitors through a garden grown entirely in the shadow of the dragon mountains. Shady favouring plants are grown here, showcasing a huge variety of adaptations to lack of sunlight, and the strong winds that fill the valleys.
Dragonfire Dining - Advertised as 'delectable cuisine' crafted by master chefs and their bonded dragons at the resort's fine dining establishments, which aims to provide guests with gourmet dishes served against a backdrop of views of the dragons and ogres.

Wyer View Lounge - A unique establishment which is built into the side of a dragon's nursery cave. Hidden with strong illusion magic, waiters serve guests with handcrafted cocktails and small plates of delicaies with a view of the most precious of sites.