Dardarens

The Dardarens are a mountain range running along the uttermost north of Damonth and north-west of Ína. They keep the raging northern winds out of Damonth, accounting for warmer climate there. The mountains are covered with dense spruce and pine forests at lower levels; most of the higher peaks remain snow covered all year long.

There are at least two active volcanoes in the Dardarens, far in the North-East of the range.

The Dardarens are rich in silver and copper, both of these metals being the main exportable goods of Laecord, the only major city at the feet of the Dardarens.

Etymology
The Great Mountains, from Dargadrill: dardaris (great) + ennu (mountain range).

In Mythology
Local Dargadian legends tell that the forests were densely populated by mountain trolls and werewolves before Dargadian heroes wiped them out. The volcanoes were believed to house several breeds of dragons and other mythological beasts.