The Dragonmounts

This mighty, branching range of snowcapped mountains divides the temperate regions of Freemarch and the Valdres from the frigid outer north. Two major passes cross the great range: the Highgate, between Freemarch and Vos, and the Howling Pass, between Vos and Arsek. The Dragonmounts are a volcanic range; the upper layers are riddled with old lava tubes and other passages, often rich with ore. Deep beneath the mountains, there are yawning black chasms and sprawling halls of living stone. 

Two Irondwarf holds, Arzinvur and Gurandolim, lie within the mountains. The shattered ruins of a third hold, Menkaashvur, still overlook the Highgate. Mountain orcs, grey skinned and somewhat stooped, also dwell within the deep caves, but they are far from the worst inhabitants. Dragons, undead, and other terrible monsters lurk in the depths, eager to devour would-be explorers.