The Spine of the World

The Spine of the World is a massive mountain system that cuts the continent of Ambar in half. The spine is divided into three sections: The Lower Spine, which is the southern portion of the mountains that runs East-West along the northern edge of the Dreaming Jungle; The Middle Spine, which is the long, relatively thin portion of the spine that runs North-South from the Ruby Gulf to a point parallel to the top of the Highflower Plateau; and the Upper Spine (also known as the World's Head) which turns eastward and runs roughly parallel to the Highflower Plateau's northern edge at a distance of about 50 miles. The Spine of the World is an incredibly diverse region characterized by towering peaks, hidden valleys, and precious few passes. Each valley generally exists in isolation from much of the outside world and plays host to divergent ecosystems and cultures.