Curving around the southern portion of the Basin of Life are the huge Southern Mountains. These ancient giants have seen much history, bearing both monuments to the Vernal Gods and signs of the Taint. The Dwarven village of Southgard nestles in the west of this mountain range, whilst the Gloriana River flows down from its heights to meet the dread forest of Glomdoring. The upper peaks of the Southern Mountains encapsulate the formerly inaccessible lair of the fierce manticore, known for preying over the wildlife of the neighbouring Grey Moors since they first emerged from dormancy in the year 224 CE. In more recent times a lucidian resides within to complete a project with the intent of asserting the superiority of his race.