Malgorian Mountains

The Malgorian Mountains are a minor mountain range found in central Varisia, to the west of the Sanos Forest and north and east of Ember Lake. A traversable pass separates the Malgorian Mountains from the Iron Peaks to the north.

The presence of enterprising herders makes the Malgorians relatively tame when compared to other Varisian mountain ranges, it is also one of the most geologically active. It has few notable volcanoes but numerous geysers, hot springs, tar pits, and thermals that emit steam and choking vapors that obscure vision and can make it difficult to breathe. These springs also feed the Malgorian River, which drains southward through the range into Ember Lake.

Gnomes from the nearby Sanos Forest find the geologic features quite charming, and often visit the geysers to perform private rituals or pray.

Recent history

In 4707 AR, giants from the Storval Plateau launched an unsuccessful invasion of the Varisian lowlands, initially sending scouting parties through the Malgorian Mountains in order to avoid detection.

From at least 4708 AR and as of 4712 AR, the Pathfinder Joadric Heimurl had been attempting and failing to organize an expedition into the Malgorian Mountains from Heidmarch Manor in Magnimar. Heimurl intended for his expedition to locate the Thassilonian city of Xin-Shalast, the location of which was later revealed to be in the distant Kodar Mountains. By 4720 AR, Heimurl had traveled to the Malgorians with a small party to catalog the mountains, but he had still not yet filed a report and was presumed lost.

Places of interest

• Viperwall