Ephysgæe Mountains
The Ephysgæes are the dominant chain of mountains in the Ambrinquan Peninsula. The Ephysgæes were formed by volcanic action over magdeological time. The Ephysgæes stretch from southwest to northeast over the peninsula. The highest mountain in the Ephysgæes is Mount Vassos which is about 16.9 DF in elevation (2720 meters or 8923 feet) or 2125 gnödva. Mount Vassos is a semi-active volcano that lay dormant for several centuries. A small chain of mountains to the southeast is called the Ayekhem Mountains which are sometimes considered part of the Ephysgæe Mountains. The land between these two chains is the Dedune Valley which is the homeland of the Gorcorumbese Giants and the place of their great city, Shaprashilara Lum, which is the capital of the Overlordship of Gorcorumb. The Ephysgæes and the Dedune Valley are historically considered part of the land of Gorcorumb, the native land of the Gorcorumbese Giants.
The Ephysgæe Mountains are roughly the division between the ancient countries of Ebinóë and Khesheph. The now abandoned Monastery of Saint Melíbdë the Barren of the Ephysgæes was established in the vicinity of Mount Vassos in the early Middle Ages. Other notable cities of Ephysgæes include Iando and Zamphis.
The Ephysgæe Mountains are snow-capped through much of the winter and have a cool climate through most of the summer. They are home to several kinds of plants and animals, especially below the snow line, especially the Khakhufraa Tree on the lower southern slopes.
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