Vaspor Mountains
The natives of the mountains have been extremely kind to me, and have shown me many places that no outsider has ever visited before. Many carvings exist among the rocks. They say it is the giants, who make their homes higher still, who are so skilled in shaping stone.
A Bridge Between Lands
The continents Namda and Erumir are separated from one another by several bodies of water. The only overland connection is a rocky landbridge formed from the Vaspor Mountains. Where the mountains connect the lands, it separates the Deldoan Sea from the Tossing.
While travel between the continents mostly takes place over the seas, a single path, the Bronston Road, crosses the mountains from one side to the other. Access to the Bronston Road is heavily regulated by both bordering countries: Kritmorc in Namda and Amesval in Erumir. Several watchtowers and merchant’s lodges dot the road, ensuring safe travel.
The Bronston Road passes through the several characteristic landmarks, such as the Terdall Gorge, Implien Valley, and the Gate of the Moon, a large half-circular window in the mountain face. The mountain rock around the window is carved in the shape of two fish. Who carved this magnificent feature is a mystery until today.
Most other life consists of antelopes, ibex, voles and hares, large birds such as eagles and vultures, and smaller finches and sparrows. The largest predator living in the mountains is the Vaspor brown bear. It is one of the reasons roads are well guarded. Another reason is the fact that the Vaspor Mountains are home to many mythical beings such as faery, sprites, giants and boggles.
While travel between the continents mostly takes place over the seas, a single path, the Bronston Road, crosses the mountains from one side to the other. Access to the Bronston Road is heavily regulated by both bordering countries: Kritmorc in Namda and Amesval in Erumir. Several watchtowers and merchant’s lodges dot the road, ensuring safe travel.
The Bronston Road passes through the several characteristic landmarks, such as the Terdall Gorge, Implien Valley, and the Gate of the Moon, a large half-circular window in the mountain face. The mountain rock around the window is carved in the shape of two fish. Who carved this magnificent feature is a mystery until today.
Life in the Mountains
A handful of communities call the Vaspor Mountains their home. These communities are neither part of Kritmorc nor Amesval. Most of them live off the Bronston Road and keep to themselves. Only a single settlement is located on the road. The town of Stelhill asks for tax to pass, a small payment for the existence of the road through their lands.Most other life consists of antelopes, ibex, voles and hares, large birds such as eagles and vultures, and smaller finches and sparrows. The largest predator living in the mountains is the Vaspor brown bear. It is one of the reasons roads are well guarded. Another reason is the fact that the Vaspor Mountains are home to many mythical beings such as faery, sprites, giants and boggles.
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