Neryk Mountains

The Neryk Mountains cut Safeev from north to south, bounded on the southern end by the elven forest Pithamos and on the northern end by trackless wastes. It divides the Eastern Lands from the rest of Safeev. On the western side, Neryk is guarded against would-be heros by the Bare Plains, a nearly vegetation-less wasteland that arose from the dark curse of Neryk, roamed by orc tribes and more savage humanoids and beasts. On the eastern side, it has forced the alliance of the humans who live there, conscripting them for war whenever Neryk feels the need.

Neryk itself used to be the greatest of the dwarven kingdoms, long long ago. The dwarves were great artificer-magi, enchanting items with nigh-deific powers and ruling the lands with a just, but stern, hand. When the gods stemmed the flow of mana in the world, seeing the great corruption which had occurred in many lands, it was the downfall of the original dwarven lords. They fought hard to keep out the savage humanoid races, but in the end they were conquered and driven away. Ever since, Neryk has been ruled under the dark shadow of Spiral Tower Mountain, where the Demon Lord resides. It is riddled with caves, tunnels, passageways and mazes, sewers and dungeons, and each one an almost certain deathwish. Even so, brave and/or foolhardy adventurers will make the journey, seeking the lost riches of the ancient dwarves and glory for themselves.

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