Dragon Mount - Revision history

Silvante: /* Cliff Ascent */

2011-09-06T08:29:26Z

‎Cliff Ascent

Silvante: /* Twealth Peak Temple - Kudik Peaks */

2011-06-02T20:52:39Z

‎Twealth Peak Temple - Kudik Peaks

Kioshi: /* Cliff Ascent */

2011-01-27T19:49:34Z

‎Cliff Ascent

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 =====Cliff Ascent=====
-* The highest path of the Dragon Mount is the Cliff Ascent, the most difficult pathway to find, high beyond all the others it begins were the snowline starts. The path cannot be seen from below but if you get up on the snow-clad slopes and are on the wrong path you will easily be able to see that you have gone wrong. Dead ends switch back across the snowy slopes whilst the Cliff Stair rises above the snow in a snaking line toward the summit. It is inaccessible from the snows but fully visible some say as a taunt, others say as a lesson that even if you fail the goal is still attainable you just have to go back down and find another way up.  If you are brave enough and true in your convictions and allow your feet to step correctly upon the stairs you will find yourself climbing ever upwards to a high ledge above the snowline were black basalt cliffs rise into the star-bright sky. On this ledge there is a spectacular view, down down the length of the dragon mount, you can walk around the circular ledge in about four days times and the view will be breath-taking. Other then the view there is nothing but bare ebon rock ascending into the sky above you, the only way to reach Bahamut's nest from here is to continue climbing.
+* The highest path of the Dragon Mount is the Cliff Ascent, the most difficult pathway to find, high beyond all the others it begins were the snowline starts. The path cannot be seen from below but if you get up on the snow-clad slopes and are on the wrong path you will easily be able to see that you have gone wrong. Dead ends switch back across the snowy slopes whilst the Cliff Stair rises above the snow in a snaking line toward the summit. It is inaccessible from the snows but fully visible some say as a taunt, others say as a lesson that even if you fail the goal is still attainable you just have to go back down and find another way up.  If you are brave enough and true in your convictions and allow your feet to step correctly upon the stairs you will find yourself climbing ever upwards to a high ledge above the snowline were black basalt cliffs rise into the star-bright sky. On this ledge there is a spectacular view, down the length of the dragon mount, you can walk around the circular ledge in about four days times and the view will be breath-taking. Other then the view there is nothing but bare ebon rock ascending into the sky above you, the only way to reach Bahamut's nest from here is to continue climbing.
 ** The task of climbing is no easy thing, the rock is rough and jagged and inviting to a climber of any skill level with plenty of hand-holds and nooks and crannys to rest and catch your breath. Falling is not an option, to fall from this cliff is to plummet until you hit the snow and your spirit answers the sirens of fate and Hades' judgement. The problem with the ascent is that is is unending, the rock wall stretches upwards for eternity, there is no end, there is no summit, the peak of Dragon Mount will not welcome you in unless you meet the criteria.
 *** Strength of Will

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 =====Twealth Peak Temple - Kudik Peaks=====
 * There is only one known place on Terra that leads to Dragon Mount, the mighty Twealth Peak Temple high amongst the stark and foreboding peaks that form the Kudik range. To reach this temple is a feat in and of itself, no airship will fly through the jagd littered plateaus and valleys of the mountains. In all history only one airship captain was able to plot a route to the mountain around the jagd and he and his crew fell burning into the abyss as warning that the dragons will not tolerate those who seek to bypass the challenges of the road to the temple.
-** The road to the temple is a narrow winding treacherous path. It is reached via a cliff side staircase in the town of Ruilitz, this last bastion of civilisation is the only change pilgrims have to buy supplies for the rest of their journey. The path then winds through a forest of black pines, crosses ridge beyond the tree line and climbs into the peaks.  Sometimes it passes across razor-backed ridges or drops down into a dark valley of cold black rocks pitted with ages.  Twice it passes through ancient cave systems spiraling through galleries of quartz and semi-precious stones until it emerges at the snow line. The final stretch of path weaves over barren land of snow, ice and rock, climbing ancient narrow stairs to a rocky plateau at the top of the world were the giant gothic temple dedicated to the mighty dragons looks down upon the world spread out below in unending splendour.
+** The road to the temple is a narrow winding treacherous path. It is reached via a cliff side staircase in the town of Ruilitz, this last bastion of civilisation is the only chance pilgrims have to buy supplies for the rest of their journey. The path then winds through a forest of black pines, crosses ridge beyond the tree line and climbs into the peaks.  Sometimes it passes across razor-backed ridges or drops down into a dark valley of cold black rocks pitted with ages.  Twice it passes through ancient cave systems spiraling through galleries of quartz and semi-precious stones until it emerges at the snow line. The final stretch of path weaves over barren land of snow, ice and rock, climbing ancient narrow stairs to a rocky plateau at the top of the world were the giant gothic temple dedicated to the mighty dragons looks down upon the world spread out below in unending splendour.
 *** The temple that greets a pilgrim who has braved the treacherous paths of the Kudik peaks will find no warm welcome or respite. The air is crisp and cold and breathing can be a problem if you do too much strenuous activity. The temple has been carved from the basalt of the mountain top and mighty dragons guard the gateway and loom atop the roof. Inside there is shelter from the wind but no one lives here. There are no priests to Bahamut or the dragons in this place the temples stands as the only testimony of faith the dragons see fit to have. That is not to say there are not priests of the dragons elsewhere in the world, attending other shrines but here at the greatest temple no one resides.  Inside it is surprisingly light and airy and the trappings of glory and ages past hang from the walls or stand atop plinths for none have ever tried to steal from this ancient place. Mighty statues of the dragons line the great temple halls with eyes of gemstone that watch the silent halls of their children with a melancholy air. It is said in eons long forgotten the dragons of Terra lived here and acted as priests and custodians but when they withdrew or were killed depending on which legend you believe the temple was left empty and will not be home to any until the children of Bahamut are restored to the world.
 **** To leave the mortal world and embark upon a journey up Dragon Mount tends to be the intention of the majority of those who seek the temple. How one passes trough the skein of the world however is not recorded in any place. It is a mystery that must be solved by the individual the only clue is an inscription above the door.

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 =====Cliff Ascent=====
-* The highest path of the Dragon Mount is the Cliff Ascent, the most difficult pathway to find, high beyond all the others it begins were the snowline starts. The path cannot be seen from below but if you get up on the snow-clad slopes and are on the rong path you will easily be able to see that you have gone wrong. Deadends switch back across the snowy slopes whilst the Cliff Stair rises above the snow in a snaking line toward the summit. It is inaccessible from the snows but fully visible some say as a taunt, others say as a lesson that even if you fail the goal is still antainable you just have to go back down and find another way up.  If you are brave enough and true in your convictions and allow your feet to step correctly upon the stairs you will find yourself climbing ever upwards to a high ledge above the snowline were black basalt cliffs rise into the star-bright sky. On this ledge there is a spectacular view, down down the length of the dragon mount, you can walk around the circular ledge in about four days times and the view will be breath-taking. Other then the view there is nothing but bure ebon rock ascending into the sky above you, the only way to reach Bahamut's nest from here is to continue climbing.
+* The highest path of the Dragon Mount is the Cliff Ascent, the most difficult pathway to find, high beyond all the others it begins were the snowline starts. The path cannot be seen from below but if you get up on the snow-clad slopes and are on the wrong path you will easily be able to see that you have gone wrong. Dead ends switch back across the snowy slopes whilst the Cliff Stair rises above the snow in a snaking line toward the summit. It is inaccessible from the snows but fully visible some say as a taunt, others say as a lesson that even if you fail the goal is still attainable you just have to go back down and find another way up.  If you are brave enough and true in your convictions and allow your feet to step correctly upon the stairs you will find yourself climbing ever upwards to a high ledge above the snowline were black basalt cliffs rise into the star-bright sky. On this ledge there is a spectacular view, down down the length of the dragon mount, you can walk around the circular ledge in about four days times and the view will be breath-taking. Other then the view there is nothing but bare ebon rock ascending into the sky above you, the only way to reach Bahamut's nest from here is to continue climbing.
 ** The task of climbing is no easy thing, the rock is rough and jagged and inviting to a climber of any skill level with plenty of hand-holds and nooks and crannys to rest and catch your breath. Falling is not an option, to fall from this cliff is to plummet until you hit the snow and your spirit answers the sirens of fate and Hades' judgement. The problem with the ascent is that is is unending, the rock wall stretches upwards for eternity, there is no end, there is no summit, the peak of Dragon Mount will not welcome you in unless you meet the criteria.
 *** Strength of Will