The Lotharian Cliffs
The Spires of Lothaire
The most striking feature of Lothaire’s geology are the towering, jagged spires that rise abruptly from the valley floor. These spires are tall, narrow formations of dark basalt and limestone, thrust upward by tectonic forces eons ago. They often appear to be broken or fractured, as if something ancient and immense tried to tear them apart. The sharpness of these formations contrasts with the otherwise more rounded and eroded land around them, creating a dramatic skyline. The spires vary in size but can reach hundreds of feet in height, and some even taper to a sharp point, giving them a somewhat sinister appearance.
The Obsidian Ridge
To the north of the Whispering Canyon, an imposing line of volcanic rock forms the Obsidian Ridge, a stark, blackened range of volcanic cliffs. The rocks here are smooth and glassy, a result of ancient lava flows that cooled into solid, jagged obsidian. The terrain is dangerous, with landslides common due to the unstable nature of the rock, and the occasional eruption of steam vents from deep within the earth.
The Shifting Mountains
To the north of Lothaire, the landscape shifts dramatically as the terrain rises into a jagged mountain range known as the Jaw of the World. These mountains are steep and treacherous, with towering peaks that pierce the sky. The range is a remnant of the tectonic forces that once shaped the entire region, and the mountains are known for their extreme inaccessibility and frequent rockslides.
The mountains are a place of legend, said to be inhabited by ancient and reclusive creatures—both natural and supernatural. Among the most famous features of the Jaw are the Sky Crags, enormous, natural stone spires that seem to rise vertically from the earth as though thrust upward by some primal force.
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