Cloud Peaks

The Cloud Peaks were a range of mountains in West Faerûn, and they marked the northern border of Amn. Mountain climbers who could afford the cost could use the cliffs of the range for rock climbing.

Geography
While a small mountain range, the Cloud Peaks were very tall. The tallest mountain in the range, Mount Speartop, had an elevation of above sea level.

Many steep ravines and sudden drops lay along the paths, and the winds were dangerous. The mountains were snow-covered most of the year and quite cool.

Fauna
Many sheep and goats roamed the foothills of the Cloud Peaks, grazing.

Production
The mountains were thoroughly mined for iron, gems, and precious metals. The town of Crimmor processed a good portion of the ore and gems coming from the Peaks before shipping them to Athkatla.

The foothills of the Cloud Peaks were home to the first tree farms of Faerûn, which produced ash, oak, duskwood and silverbark.

Inhabitants
Tribes of ogres and hill giants lived here. A family of cloud giants lived here also until they were eliminated in 1342 DR. Both remorhazes and white dragons inhabited these mountains as well.

One such white dragon was named Icehaupt. He lived on Mount Speartop but preferred to never leave his lair.

Until 1369 DR, an ancient red dragon also lived in the mountains, but it was slain by the blue dragon Araugauthos, who then returned to her own lair.

Trails and Byways
The Trade Way goes through Fang Pass in this mountain range.

Notable Locations

 * Citadel of Amnur
 * This outpost was one of two built to defend against orcs in the north.


 * Citadel of Rashturl
 * This outpost was one of two built to defend against orcs in the north.


 * The Fangs
 * This pair of steep crags guarded the way to the Sword Coast region.


 * The Hamlar Hills
 * These lightly forested foothills are used by farmers for grazing their animals.


 * The Mountain of Skulls
 * This well-hidden cave is a temple to Bane and later Cyric.


 * Mount Speartop
 * The tallest peak in the range, this peak was rumored to be the resting place of several massive, sleeping dragons.


 * The Ridge
 * This was an exposed stretch of fault line nearly tall in the eastern portion of the mountains.

Appearances

 * Video Games
 * Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition

Connections
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