This route would connect the underground world of the Crystal Caves to the Forgotten Valley monastery, requiring travelers to navigate challenging mountain terrain.
Journey time: 2 weeks with good conditions
Primary transport: Pleistocene horses and human porters for the most difficult segments
Seasonal timing: Accessible year-round due to geothermal influence, though winter passage requires specialized knowledge
Path markers: Crystal cairns that absorb daylight and glow after dark, guiding travelers along treacherous mountain passes
From Crystal Caves: Crystal formations with unusual properties, special minerals, subterranean flora with medicinal properties
From Forgotten Valley: Monastery manuscripts, specialized herbs grown in the meteorite-enriched soil, astronomical knowledge
Narrow mountain passes that become impassable after heavy snow
Dire wolf packs that patrol the highlands
Disorienting geothermal mists that can cause travelers to lose their way