Sliber Highlands
The Sliber Highlands is a mountainous region located on the continent of Tír na Caillte in the Feengrenze. It serves as the domain of New Mountainheart, encompassing both the Silver and Drachenstich Mountain ranges. This rugged and dramatic landscape features steep peaks, lush alpine valleys, and rolling foothills. It is renowned for its natural beauty, abundant mineral wealth, and deep magical resonance.
Geography and Terrain The Sliber Highlands is defined by two major mountain ranges:
The Silver Mountains - Named for their rich deposits of silver and other precious metals, these mountains form the backbone of the region. Their slopes are dotted with mines, fortresses, and alpine villages. The Drachenstich Mountains - Rougher and more foreboding than the Silver Mountains, this range is named after the dragons that once roamed its peaks. It is said to harbor ancient ruins, treacherous passes, and hidden dragon lairs. The highlands are crisscrossed by rivers, waterfalls, and deep ravines, making travel difficult but rewarding. Whimwhirls occasionally sweep through the region, adding an extra layer of peril and mystery.
History Before the rise of the Murtagh regime, the Sliber Highlands was a tangled web of small kingdoms, chiefdoms, and independent holds, each vying for supremacy in a chaotic display of ambition and betrayal. Alliances were as fleeting as the seasons, and rivalries ran deep, providing endless fodder for the Great Game. Intrigue, sabotage, and blood feuds dominated daily life as rulers sought to expand their influence or survive their neighbor's schemes.
Culture and Society The people of the Sliber Highlands are hardy, independent, and proud. They maintain a strong warrior tradition and value honor, hospitality, and loyalty. Clan ties remain important, and feasts, festivals, and gatherings are frequent occasions for both merriment and political maneuvering.
Dwarves, gnomes, and humans make up the bulk of the population, though fey and other magical beings are common, particularly in more remote areas. Superstition and reverence for nature are widespread, with many villagers leaving offerings to appease local spirits and avoid the wrath of whimwhirls.
Economy Mining is the lifeblood of the Sliber Highlands, with the Silver Mountains providing precious metals and gemstones, while the Drachenstich Mountains yield iron, coal, and exotic ores. Blacksmithing and metalworking are highly esteemed crafts, and the region's weapons and armor are prized across the Feengrenze.
Forestry, herding, and small-scale farming also support the population, while trade routes through the mountains bring in goods from neighboring regions. Magical artifacts and relics recovered from ancient ruins are another lucrative, if risky, source of wealth.
Geography and Terrain The Sliber Highlands is defined by two major mountain ranges:
The Silver Mountains - Named for their rich deposits of silver and other precious metals, these mountains form the backbone of the region. Their slopes are dotted with mines, fortresses, and alpine villages. The Drachenstich Mountains - Rougher and more foreboding than the Silver Mountains, this range is named after the dragons that once roamed its peaks. It is said to harbor ancient ruins, treacherous passes, and hidden dragon lairs. The highlands are crisscrossed by rivers, waterfalls, and deep ravines, making travel difficult but rewarding. Whimwhirls occasionally sweep through the region, adding an extra layer of peril and mystery.
History Before the rise of the Murtagh regime, the Sliber Highlands was a tangled web of small kingdoms, chiefdoms, and independent holds, each vying for supremacy in a chaotic display of ambition and betrayal. Alliances were as fleeting as the seasons, and rivalries ran deep, providing endless fodder for the Great Game. Intrigue, sabotage, and blood feuds dominated daily life as rulers sought to expand their influence or survive their neighbor's schemes.
Culture and Society The people of the Sliber Highlands are hardy, independent, and proud. They maintain a strong warrior tradition and value honor, hospitality, and loyalty. Clan ties remain important, and feasts, festivals, and gatherings are frequent occasions for both merriment and political maneuvering.
Dwarves, gnomes, and humans make up the bulk of the population, though fey and other magical beings are common, particularly in more remote areas. Superstition and reverence for nature are widespread, with many villagers leaving offerings to appease local spirits and avoid the wrath of whimwhirls.
Economy Mining is the lifeblood of the Sliber Highlands, with the Silver Mountains providing precious metals and gemstones, while the Drachenstich Mountains yield iron, coal, and exotic ores. Blacksmithing and metalworking are highly esteemed crafts, and the region's weapons and armor are prized across the Feengrenze.
Forestry, herding, and small-scale farming also support the population, while trade routes through the mountains bring in goods from neighboring regions. Magical artifacts and relics recovered from ancient ruins are another lucrative, if risky, source of wealth.
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