Cloud Peaks

The Cloud Peaks were a range of mountains in West Faerûn, and they marked the northern border of Amn.

Geography
While a small mountain range, the Cloud Peaks were very tall. The tallest mountain in the range, Mount Speartop, had an elevation of 14,500 feet 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.

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.

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 and was a nuisance to climbers who did not take the usual route to the summit.

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.
 * Lake Heng
 * The Mountain of Skulls
 * Mount Speartop (14,500') : 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 280 feet tall in the eastern portion of the mountains.