Stoneheart Escarpment

These sheer cliffs protrude from the Stoneheart Mountains in a roughly convex shape to form the backdrop for the temple-city of Tsar. Portions of the metropolis consist of terraces cut into the base of the mountain at varying elevations. The escarpment is surprisingly uniform for what is presumed to be a natural topographical feature with a consistent height of 5,500 feet and almost completely vertical, smooth surfaces. Even an experienced mountaineer faces a tremendous challenge attempting to scale up or rappel down these treacherous cliffs. The Southern Pass is the only negotiable path through the escarpment, though the route feels like a tricky spiral staircase in some stretches. Even worse, many believe any remaining guardians left behind in Tsar still keep a watchful eye on the formidable yet not impassable rocky barrier. According to the lyrics of The Dirge of Gerrant, a popular ballad, the Stoneheart Escarpment contains a secret passage that leads directing into the dungeons beneath where the Citadel of Orcus once stood in nearby Tsar.

Type

Cliff