As I came to the end of the great precipice at the top of the world, I stared into the swirling void of mist and saw the end of all things. — from The Recorded Words of the Lord of Tones
Past the peak of the mountain of Fzernairn extends a narrow precipice over 100 meters long, known as World's End. It is said that those who stare out into the perpetually misty skies beyond the precipice will see the end of whatever in the world they treasure most and gives them the power to avoid fate.
History
The legends of World's End extend far back to the chaotic early days of the Low Age. The legends say that the man known as the Lord of Tones summited Mount Fzairn and, when he looked out from World's End, saw the end of the world. What exactly he saw, he never revealed. It is from this legend that the place takes it's name.
Reaching World's End
The first, and greatest challenge of reaching World's End is summiting Mount Fzairn. At over six thousand meters tall, Fzairn is a grueling climb that only the strongest and most skilled can attempt. Even when compared to other mountains of similar heights, Fzairn is exceptionally deadly; it is believed that close to a quarter of total climbers have died in their attempts while another quarter have been forced to turn back.
For those who successfully reach the peak, they must still face the challenge of walking out across the precipice of World's End. At over 100 meters long and barely wide enough for a human to stand, it is not unheard of for climbers to turn back at the last minute. About one in ten people who climb out on World's End lose their footing on the snow-covered crag and fall to their deaths.
In the Modern Day
For thousands of years, people have continued to attempt to reach World's End, despite the great risks they must undertake. The most common climbers are pilgrims of the Order of Tones, a religious organization founded from the teaching of the Lord of Tones, whose higher-ranking members are required to make the journey. While members of the Order may make up most of World's End's visitors, many others come from all corners of the world in attempts to learn, and perhaps change, their fates.
While the climb is still often deadly, modern day spells and enchanted devices as well as mundane technology have greatly decreased the risks of reaching World's End. This has led to a boom in exploration and study of the location, although little has been revealed beyond what was already known.
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