The Earthfast Mountains
The Earthfast Mountains, or simply the Earthfasts, are a small mountain range in north Faerûn, running from the Dragon Reach in the west, through the Vast and into Impiltur in the east. It is an arm of the greater Earthspur Mountains to the north.
Geography
Despite being somewhat smaller than the Earthspur Mountains, the Earthfast Mountains are jagged and only slightly less harsh, and just as hard to cross or climb. The mountains have rocky peaks and steep slopes, and are separated by abrupt gorges.
Fortunately, a few passes permit traffic through the range, connecting the north and south parts of the Vast. In the west, the High Trail runs through Elvenblood Pass, and in the east, the North Road runs through Glorming Pass.
One famous but hidden peak in the Earthfasts is Iron Dragon Mountain. The Hill of Tombs is the southernmost point of the mountain range, lying in Impiltur near the coast of the Sea of Fallen Stars. The Fire River originates in these mountains and flows west through the Vast into the Dragon Reach. Near the source of the Fire River, a cavern in the foothills of the Earthfast Mountains holds tunnels that lead into the local Underdark, in the area called the Deep Wastes.
Another well-known mountain is the Fang in the Forest in the southernmost end of the range. It is a conical-shaped peak and thought to be an extinct volcano.
There are deposits of iron, silver, and copper ores to be found within the Earthfast Mountains. In the western end near Ravens Bluff, there are dwarven stone quarries.
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