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The '''Grey Mountains''' are a large and high mountain range located between [[Bretonnia]] and [[The Empire]].
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[[File:TheEmpireForests.jpg|thumb|400px|The '''Grey Mountains''' are located to the west (left). This map only shows some features.]]
  
They form a natural buffer zone between the two realms, belonging ''de facto'' to neither one. They are also a natural hideout for brigands, mutants, necromancers and tribes of Orcs and Goblins.
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The '''Grey Mountains''' are a large and high mountain chain located between [[Bretonnia]] and [[The Empire]], belonging ''de facto'' to neither realm. {{Fn|4a}} Forming a natural buffer zone between the two countries, the Grey Mountains are a natural hideout for brigands, mutants, [[necromancer]]s and tribes of [[Orc]]s and [[Goblin]]s.
  
Beginning in [[the Vaults]], the mountains slowly decline in height in their way northwards ending at the Gourieux gap.  
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Beginning in the hilly '''Gisoreux Gap''', which separate the Grey Mountains from the '''Pale Sisters''', the mountains quickly rise in height in their way southwards converging in [[the Vaults]].  
  
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The Grey Mountains have relatively poor mineral deposits and this lack of riches discourages a major Dwarf colonization. The local Dwarf settlements are few and, compared to other Dwarf strongholds, small and rustic. The local ''Grey Dwarfs'', as they are called, are rather poor and simple in their tastes and likely to leave their homes in search of adventures and riches. The largest and most important Dwarf stronghold of the Grey Mountains is [[Karak Norn]] {{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}}.
  
Located in the mountains are the following features:
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==History==
*'''Karak Norn'''
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In 2136 [[IC]] plague caused the [[mercenary]]'s manning Fort Bergbres at the Imperial end of the Gisoreux Gap to demand higher pay from their employer, Countess Bergbrech who in turn targeted Bretonnian merchants to recover her costs. In retaliation, Sir Desfleuve countered by charging imperial merchants travelling the other way! {{Fn|17}} For several years the pattern continued, even after the plague had faded away with the two nobles imposing ever more ludicrous charges and exchanging insults. Finally in 2141 [[IC]], the two garrisons marched forth to do battle, their patrons at the head of each force leading to the [[Battle of Gisoreux Gap]]. In the aftermath, the heirs of both nobles quietly agreed to review the tolls. {{Fn|17}}
:a Dwarf stronghold
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*the '''Mound of Krell'''  
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==Locations==
:once the final resting place of '''Krell''', a ferocious Chaos champion
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Known features (north to south):
*the ruined [[Blood Keep]]  
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*The hilly uplands of the '''Gisoreux Gap''': the main trade route between Bretonnia and The Empire, also used by invading armies.{{Fn|3a}}{{Fn|4}}
:rumored to harbour a considerable faction of the '''Blood Knights''', a Vampire [[bloodline]]
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*The '''Temple of Three Peaks'''{{Fn|5}}
*'''Axe Bite Pass'''
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*the '''Crooked Corridor''': The fortress of '''Blackstone Tower'''{{Fn|7}} guards the imperial end of this pass, used by those unwilling to pay the tolls of Axe Bite Pass. {{Fn|8}}
:main trade route south of the Goreux gap
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*[[Axe Bite Pass]]''': Main trade route south of the Gisoreux Gap; the imperial end of the pass is protected by the fortress of [[Helmgart]], while the Bretonnian end is guarded by the '''Castle of [[Montfort]]'''.{{Fn|3a}}{{Fn|4}}{{Fn|9a}}
:carefully guarded by the fortress of '''Helmgart''' and by the castle of '''Monfort'''  
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*'''Helspire''': Fortress guarded by an army of [[Liche]]s.{{Fn|9b}}
*the '''Crooked Corridor'''
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*[[Castle Drachenfels]]: Ruined fortress of [[Constant Drachenfels]]{{Cite This}}
:used by those unwilling the tolls of Axe Bite Pass
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*The '''Mound of Krell''': former final resting place of [[Krell]], a ferocious Chaos champion{{Fn|10a}}
*the '''Temple of Three Peaks'''
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*the ruined [[Blood Keep]]: rumoured to harbour a considerable faction of the [[Blood Dragons]], a Vampire [[bloodline]]{{Fn|11}}
==Notes & sources==
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*The '''Chasm Glade of Beithir Seun''', '''Eomain Tarn''', '''Eyrie of the Hawk Lords''', '''Cáder Donann''', and '''Sceolath-mor Ridge''' are all east of [[Athel Loren]] and nominally controlled by the [[Wood Elves]].{{Fn|12}}
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*'''[[Karak Norn]]''': A Dwarf stronghold{{Fn|1}}
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*the '''Mondidier Pass''': connects The Empire with Bretonnia; nominal border between the Grey Mountains and the Vaults.{{Cite This}}
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*'''[[La Maisontaal Abbey]]''': An abbey of monks who worship [[Taal]], god of Nature and Wild Places. Located on the Bretonnian side of the Grey Mountains{{Fn|3b}}{{Fn|13}}, its precise location is unclear. It was recently sacked by [[Heinrich Kemmler]] and [[Grey Seer]] '''[[Gnawdoom]]'''{{Fn|10b}}{{Fn|14}}
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*'''Gristle Valley''': An [[Ogre]] stronghold frequented by several Ogre tribes. Its precise location is unknown.{{Fn|15}}
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The springs of several rivers are located in the Grey Mountains:
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*Several of these streams flow downwards into the East and join the river [[Reik]].{{Cite This}}
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*Other streams flow downwards into the West and join the river [[Grismerie]]{{Fn|16}}
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==Trade==
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The Gisoreux Gap, being is a valuable trade route and is heavily guarded, enabling the nobles at either end to levy heavy tolls on those passing through.{{Fn|17}}
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==Gallery==
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<center><gallery>
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File:La Maisontaal 01 TW2.jpg‎|La Maisontaal
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</gallery></center>
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== Notes ==
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While most maps of the Old World show the Grey Mountains, no map shows all features.
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== Sources ==
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Dwarfs (4th Edition)]], pgs. 13, 17
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Dwarfs (7th Edition)]], pgs. 21, 23
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*{{Endn|3}}:  [[Warhammer Armies: Bretonnia (5th Edition)]]
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**{{Endn|3a}}: pg. 4
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**{{Endn|3b}}: pgs. 33, 70
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition)]]
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**{{Endn|4a}}: The Land of the Empire, pg. 12
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*{{Endn|5}}: [[Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire]], pgs. 4-5
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*{{Endn|7}}: [[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition)]], pgs. 8, 18
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*{{Endn|8}}: ''[[Rest Eternal (Short Story)]]'' - [[Death and Dishonour (Anthology)]]
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*{{Endn|9}}: [[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (8th Edition)]]
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**{{Endn|9a}}: pg. 22
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**{{Endn|9b}}: pg. 24
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*{{Endn|10}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Undead (4th Edition)]]
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**{{Endn|10a}}: pgs. 9, 92, 94-95
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**{{Endn|10b}}: pgs. 31, 95
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*{{Endn|11}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Vampire Counts (5th Edition)]], pgs. 16, 19
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*{{Endn|12}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Wood Elves (8th Edition)]], pg. 8
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*{{Endn|13}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Bretonnia (6th Edition)]], pg. 35
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*{{Endn|14}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Skaven (4th Edition)]], pg. 23
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*{{Endn|15}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Ogre Kingdoms (8th Edition)]], pg. 16
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*{{Endn|16}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Bretonnia (7th Edition)]], pg. 11
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*{{Endn|17}}: [[Warhammer: The Old World Rulebook]], the Battle of Gisoreux Gap, pg. 296
  
 
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Latest revision as of 21:55, 22 March 2024

The Grey Mountains are located to the west (left). This map only shows some features.

The Grey Mountains are a large and high mountain chain located between Bretonnia and The Empire, belonging de facto to neither realm. [4a] Forming a natural buffer zone between the two countries, the Grey Mountains are a natural hideout for brigands, mutants, necromancers and tribes of Orcs and Goblins.

Beginning in the hilly Gisoreux Gap, which separate the Grey Mountains from the Pale Sisters, the mountains quickly rise in height in their way southwards converging in the Vaults.

The Grey Mountains have relatively poor mineral deposits and this lack of riches discourages a major Dwarf colonization. The local Dwarf settlements are few and, compared to other Dwarf strongholds, small and rustic. The local Grey Dwarfs, as they are called, are rather poor and simple in their tastes and likely to leave their homes in search of adventures and riches. The largest and most important Dwarf stronghold of the Grey Mountains is Karak Norn [1][2].

History

In 2136 IC plague caused the mercenary's manning Fort Bergbres at the Imperial end of the Gisoreux Gap to demand higher pay from their employer, Countess Bergbrech who in turn targeted Bretonnian merchants to recover her costs. In retaliation, Sir Desfleuve countered by charging imperial merchants travelling the other way! [17] For several years the pattern continued, even after the plague had faded away with the two nobles imposing ever more ludicrous charges and exchanging insults. Finally in 2141 IC, the two garrisons marched forth to do battle, their patrons at the head of each force leading to the Battle of Gisoreux Gap. In the aftermath, the heirs of both nobles quietly agreed to review the tolls. [17]

Locations

Known features (north to south):

  • The hilly uplands of the Gisoreux Gap: the main trade route between Bretonnia and The Empire, also used by invading armies.[3a][4]
  • The Temple of Three Peaks[5]
  • the Crooked Corridor: The fortress of Blackstone Tower[7] guards the imperial end of this pass, used by those unwilling to pay the tolls of Axe Bite Pass. [8]
  • Axe Bite Pass: Main trade route south of the Gisoreux Gap; the imperial end of the pass is protected by the fortress of Helmgart, while the Bretonnian end is guarded by the Castle of Montfort.[3a][4][9a]
  • Helspire: Fortress guarded by an army of Liches.[9b]
  • Castle Drachenfels: Ruined fortress of Constant DrachenfelsNeeds Citation
  • The Mound of Krell: former final resting place of Krell, a ferocious Chaos champion[10a]
  • the ruined Blood Keep: rumoured to harbour a considerable faction of the Blood Dragons, a Vampire bloodline[11]
  • The Chasm Glade of Beithir Seun, Eomain Tarn, Eyrie of the Hawk Lords, Cáder Donann, and Sceolath-mor Ridge are all east of Athel Loren and nominally controlled by the Wood Elves.[12]
  • Karak Norn: A Dwarf stronghold[1]
  • the Mondidier Pass: connects The Empire with Bretonnia; nominal border between the Grey Mountains and the Vaults.Needs Citation
  • La Maisontaal Abbey: An abbey of monks who worship Taal, god of Nature and Wild Places. Located on the Bretonnian side of the Grey Mountains[3b][13], its precise location is unclear. It was recently sacked by Heinrich Kemmler and Grey Seer Gnawdoom[10b][14]
  • Gristle Valley: An Ogre stronghold frequented by several Ogre tribes. Its precise location is unknown.[15]

The springs of several rivers are located in the Grey Mountains:

  • Several of these streams flow downwards into the East and join the river Reik.Needs Citation
  • Other streams flow downwards into the West and join the river Grismerie[16]

Trade

The Gisoreux Gap, being is a valuable trade route and is heavily guarded, enabling the nobles at either end to levy heavy tolls on those passing through.[17]

Gallery

Notes

While most maps of the Old World show the Grey Mountains, no map shows all features.

Sources