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The highest mountain range in the heartland of Olgish culture, they are intrinsically connected with Olgish history and mythology. Two legendary fortifications mark their northern and southern end, [[Gërwín]] and the [[Simaël (Castle)|Castle of Simaël]], the latter hailing back to Olgish prehistory and still active in the [[Late Imperial Area]]. In literature, the Olgish Highlands are most often portrayed in light of the romantic clash of natural beauty and violence, featuring both as the backdrop for tragic love stories and serving as the main setting for the adventures of many heroes, especially those of late [[Lonsorigi|Olgish legend]] and Lécaronian folklore. The [[Dirvendíl|Vale of Dirvendíl]], the famed most beautiful sight to behold in all of Belkondíl, is located in a chain of lakes and valleys below the eastern ridge; the legendary [[Ranger's Dread|Pass of Ranger's Dread]], famous for its central role in many heroic tales of monster hunters, especially its presumed mention in the [[Dragonslayer's Book]], on the north-western side. | The highest mountain range in the heartland of Olgish culture, they are intrinsically connected with Olgish history and mythology. Two legendary fortifications mark their northern and southern end, [[Gërwín]] and the [[Simaël (Castle)|Castle of Simaël]], the latter hailing back to Olgish prehistory and still active in the [[Late Imperial Area]]. In literature, the Olgish Highlands are most often portrayed in light of the romantic clash of natural beauty and violence, featuring both as the backdrop for tragic love stories and serving as the main setting for the adventures of many heroes, especially those of late [[Lonsorigi|Olgish legend]] and Lécaronian folklore. The [[Dirvendíl|Vale of Dirvendíl]], the famed most beautiful sight to behold in all of Belkondíl, is located in a chain of lakes and valleys below the eastern ridge; the legendary [[Ranger's Dread|Pass of Ranger's Dread]], famous for its central role in many heroic tales of monster hunters, especially its presumed mention in the [[Dragonslayer's Book]], on the north-western side. | ||
[[Category:Mountains | [[Category:Mountains]][[Category:Belkondilian Geography]] |