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Bighorn sheep dwell in the '''Central Vashnars''' as well as territorial mountain lions, the nightmare of every newbie who has ventured up into these lofty peaks. Also of note is the reclusive wizard [[Hycanthus]], esteemed [[Conclave]] member. [[Alp]], the Nightmare Siren makes her home here as well. Upon one of the highest peaks, one may find the [[Temple of the Sky]], the Vashnarian temple of [[Vastar]], the Skylord. A western pass through these perilous crags, discovered by [[Haidion]], the Wanderer, leads to the vast blanket of redwoods known as the [[Aalen Forest]], while another pass leads down into the lush [[Dun Valley]]. Atop this central section of the Vashnars are seated the Pillars of Heaven, upon which sits the [[Garden of the Gods]].

The '''Southern Vashnars''' are home to the city of [[Cyrene]], Heart of the Vashnars, as well as the artist colony of [[Caer Witrin]]. They also form the cradle in which the [[Actar Valley]] is nestled. On the southwest side of the southern Vashnars may be found a river of ice which leads to the [[Aeraithian Falls]], while to the northwest is the [[Atavian]] village of [[Genji]].

It is in the Southern Vashnars that the highest peak in the Vashnar range, '''Mount Nicator''', which also serves as the gateway to the airborne island of [[Erymanthus]]. Also of note is the lesser mountain, '''Mount Karnoth''', which still stands out impressively from the surrounding peaks. The Southern Vashnars play host to a wide variety of wildlife. Mountain grizzlies and mountain drakes prowl here, preying on the bighorn sheep that are so common throughout the entirety of the Vashnar range, as does [[Grimlath]], one of the last snow-tigers. In the firmament may be found Vashnarian condors and, even higher up, [[:category:Lesser Dragons|dragons]] may occasionally be seen to bank and turn in the sky above.