Gate to the West

The sole obvious passage between the two mountain ranges outside of Respite -- the Shield Mountains and the Teeth of The Maledict -- is rightly known as the gate to the west by the new settlers of Nesfaolo. Despite this name, nobody yet knows what lies beyond.
Frustratingly, this pass is choked shut by snow and ice four seasons a cycle, open to traditional travel only during Seething Sky. Seeing as the hottest season of the year is already not conducive to long distance travel, no major expeditions have tried to scout the lands beyond.

Geography

A winding and dangerous mountain pass, the gate to the west seems to be the only real way into the lands beyond the Shield Mountains and the Teeth of The Maledict. Due to a lack of exploration, the exact geography of this pass is unknown.

Ecosystem

Currently unknown.

Localized Phenomena

Currently unknown.

Fauna & Flora

Currently unknown. Sometimes strange cries echo from the gate, chilling those who hear them to the bone.

Natural Resources

Currently unknown.

History

Currently unknown.