The Spine of the World

The Spine of the World is a large mountain range, running from north to south across Lyvernus.

Description
The Spine of the World is the largest mountain range in Lyvernus. It also contains some of the largest mountains in Lyvernus, including its tallest peak, the Exeter. It separates western Lyvernus from the rest of the continent, making land travel there somewhat difficult. In ancient times, the range was unbroken from the northern coast of Lyvernus near Davenport to just north of Bastion. However, in more recent history, humans carved through the Spine, separating the southernmost mountain from the others. While many humans no longer consider this mountain part of the Spine of the World, the dwarves still refer to it as the southernmost mountain of the Spine.

Historically, many dwarves have lived around the Spine of the World. Several dwarven ruins, such as Kahzdurga and the Temple of the Abyssal Guardians, can be found throughout the range. Within and beneath the mountains lies the Khaduum Underempire, largely populated by dwarves, as well as other races who make their home in the Underdark. The Underempire's capital is located within the Exeter and shares the mountain's name. The mountain known as the Exeter also serves as the legendary hero Audha Wyrmaxe's tomb, as it was said to resonate with her soul. Other settlements, such as the orc town of Gron-Gammar, also lie within the Spine above ground.