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Snowflake Mountains

Mountains in The Shining Plains

The Snowflake Mountains are a range of very tall granite peaks forming the borders between Tethyr, Amn and the lands to the east.

Dark granite peaks rise among the tallest in Faerûn, and the forest of Shilmista climbs their western slopes.

Snowflake Mountains at a glance

Kind & extent
Very high mountain range
Inhabitants
Mountain dwellers and monsters

Overview

The Snowflakes are part of the Iltkazar Range and include some of the tallest mountains in Faerûn, at least partly of dark granite. Their western slopes are covered by the forest of Shilmista, where the River Valashar begins.

On the map

Map of Snowflake Mountains on the Sword Coast
Snowflake Mountains highlighted, about 187 by 195 miles.Open the interactive map

Neighbouring regions

Regions whose bounds come within about 20 miles of Snowflake Mountains on our map.

Sources

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