Gora Mountains

A large mountain range on the western side of the continent of Eskillion.

History
It is said that the earth god Cond had but one child named Gora, a strong and noble young man known for his good looks who attracted the attention of Aukeen. To prove his love for Aukeen, Gora ventured deep into the ground to retrieve a token of his affection. Cond warned his son not to delve too deeply in his quest as he knew the dangers which lurked in the dark.

Gora spent years beneath the earth digging and exploring, leaving in his wake the vast underdark of the Gora Mountains. At some point in his quest, Gora found the trinket he had been seeking, a large unnatural looking gem which he would present to his beloved. He reached out to pluck it from the cavern walls and fell into a chasm.

Responding to his son's demise, Cond raised the earth up in permanent homage to his son's quest to prove his love.

Aukeen, upon learning of the death of Gora, became inconsolable and cried for ten years, flooding the land. Her grief consumed her and she eventually wandered into the flooded plains to be closer to her love. This area became known as Aukeen's Vale.