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Kur Mountains
Map of Kur Mountains (click for larger size)
Connects to	Eltibule, Ilmari, Gazluk
Temperature:	Cold
Area Level	30-50
A windy path leads to the freezing Kur Mountains, and then on to Gazluk.

The Kur Mountains are part of a mountainous region found north of Eltibule. Always cold and snow-covered, these rolling hills and rocky peaks form the gateway to the higher elevations of the Gazluk plateau. Although formally a Council controlled land, Orcs have repeatedly claimed the mountains as their own. Their claims are refuted by residents of the few non-orc settlements, and likely by the native Himamanav.

The Northwestern Outpost, a collection of small buildings surrounding an Inn owned by the Rakshasa merchant Ukorga, provides travelers a warm respite from the cold. Despite the absence of any roads, The Council imposes a road maintenance tax on the citizens of this village.

Neighboring Regions

Eltibule: A mountainous but warmer land found through the mountains to the southeast.
Ilmari: A desert region to the east, this region is battered by sandstorms and plagued with decades of drought.
Gazluk: A snowcapped plateau high in the mountains, this region has harsher conditions than Kur Mountains.

Environmental Effects

Environmental Effects/Cold Mechanics

Points of Interest

Campfires

Several smoldering fires can be found throughout the zone. If they are lit by sacrificing a single piece of wood (any type of wood works), they will provide light and warmth for some time. (e.g. 45 minutes for a piece of Oak). Keeping warm in the Kur Mountains is important, as the cold can inflict Frostbite and Hypothermia.

Abandoned Barn

A refurbished barn on the edge of Himamanav territory currently used by the merchant-crafter Syndra as a home. A Teleportation Circle is nearby.

Northwestern Outpost

Three buildings home to an assortment of residents who each have their own reasons for living in the wilderness of the Kur Mountains. Some seek solitude, others revel in solace, and some just needed a place far from The Council to hide. This cluster of buildings is sometimes called Ukorga's Inn by travelers.

Ukorga, Laura Neth, Landri the Cold, Gurki, Nightshade, Janet Lews, and Gloria Stonecurl.

Orc Camps

Two active orc camps remain in the Kur Mountains. A small camp can be found in the south-west between two hills, while a larger settlement claims the northeastern hills as territory. Fires within the camps can provide warmth, however their inhabitants are not fond of outsiders.

Shrine of Ri-Shin

Found west of the Eltibule portal in the Kur Mountains, the Shrine of Ri-Shin is an anchor of the god of plants and trees. Maintained primarily by Snowleaf and the Druids of Alharth, the shrine offers rewards to those who seek the bounty of Ri-Shin.

During the Winter Holiday, Druids and adventurers who can demonstrate their dedication to Ri-Shin may participate in a series of community-wide tasks. Completing each task during the holiday strengthens a buffing blessing receivable throughout the rest of the year.
The completion of certain tasks during the event also unlocks a storage chest at the Shrine, which holds a maximum of 32 items in a year where all tasks are completed. All players receive access to this chest, even if they did not participate in the event.
The blessing of Ri-Shin can be received by travelers standing in the shrine that speak words of praise in Nearby chat, Praise Ri-Shin, guardian of the shrine!

Teleportation Circles

There are 5 Council constructed Teleportation Circles in the Kur Mountains region.

Outside Ukorga's Northwestern Outpost and Inn.
Northeast of Ukorga's Inn, directly south of the Wolf Cave.
Northeast of Wolf Cave and along the coast past Lamashu's campsite.
Outside Syndra's barn. Almost directly north from the Eltibule portal.
At Ratuk the Thinker's campsite on the glaciers in the northwest.

Meditation Pillars

There are 6 Meditation Pillars in the ProjectGorgon:Kur Mountains region. The provided Meditation Combos are:

Laggard Strike - At a campfire west of the Ilmari portal.
Bruising Strike - Northwest of Ukorga's Inn.
Toss and Barrage - West of the Gazluk portal.
Stunning Bruises - Southwest of Ukorga's Inn.
Cobra of Life - In the crevasse slightly north of the Yeti Cave entrance.

Dungeons

Kur Tower

Kur Tower is the name given to an underground complex of ruins accessed by a mostly collapsed tower in the southern half of the region.

Necromancer's Courtyard

Deep in the depths of Kur Tower, unusual creatures populate an unnatural graveyard.

Wolf Cave

A cave in northern Kur filled with wolves.

Yeti Cave

Found in a crevasse, this is the home of the native Himamanav.

ProjectGorgon:Kur Mountains Inhabitants

Friendly NPCs

Sacred Grotto NPCs

Event NPCs

ProjectGorgon:Snowleaf

Friendly NPCs in ProjectGorgon:Kur Mountains Dungeons

Foes

Special Foes

Known to Have Storage

Warden Storage Chest (Anything) (must have access to The Grotto to acquire, but is accessible from the Kur Item Catalog)
Gurki (Anything)
Jace Soral (Anything)
Lamashu (Anything)
Ukorga (Anything)
Laura Neth (Food or Cooking Ingredients)
Red (Anything)

(Council Storage Machine next to Kur Item Catalog)

Harvestables

Fish

Ice Fishing is a common activity in colder climates like the Kur Mountains. There are five Ice Fishing areas in Kur.

Perch

Eel

Plants

Winterhue Seeds	Wolfsbane	Tundra Lichen	Cinnamon
Elven Lily Seeds	Tundra Rye Seeds

Miscellaneous

Exposed Grave.
Ancient Exposed Grave.
Possibilities from a Block of Ice

Poppy Seeds	Enchanted Holly Seeds	Marigold Seeds Red Aster
Ice Core	Brass Gear	Lemon

Possibilities from a Snow-Covered Rock

Dirty Snow Water

Events

Activity Quests

Horse Thieves (Kur Mountains)

Gallery

A blank version of the Kur Mountains map.

Trivia

Kur Mountains was completely redesigned as part of the October 10, 2022 game update.
In late 2014, a rumor arose suggesting that the Statehelm Mint was a building hidden somewhere in the eastern mountains of Kur. Instructions to find the mythical building suggested following the northern beach shore as far east as you could go, and climbing from there.

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   | name = Kur Mountains
   | mapimage   = [[File:KurMountainsMarkedMap.jpg|450px]]
-  | connects   = [[ProjectGorgon:Eltibule]], [[ProjectGorgon:Ilmari]], [[ProjectGorgon:Gazluk]]
+  | connects   = [[ProjectGorgon:Eltibule|Eltibule]], [[ProjectGorgon:Ilmari|Ilmari]], [[ProjectGorgon:Gazluk|Gazluk]]
   | pclevel    = 30-50
   | temperature = Cold
   | image      = [[File:Kur Mountains (smoldering fire).jpg|400px]]
-  | portaldesc = A windy path leads to the freezing Kur Mountains, and then on to [[ProjectGorgon:Gazluk]].
+  | portaldesc = A windy path leads to the freezing Kur Mountains, and then on to [[ProjectGorgon:Gazluk|Gazluk]].
 }}
-The [[ProjectGorgon:Kur Mountains]] are part of a mountainous region found north of [[ProjectGorgon:Eltibule]]. Always cold and snow-covered, these rolling hills and rocky peaks form the gateway to the higher elevations of the [[ProjectGorgon:Gazluk]] plateau. Although formally a Council controlled land, Orcs have repeatedly claimed the mountains as their own. Their claims are refuted by residents of the few non-orc settlements, and likely by the native [[ProjectGorgon:Himamanav]].
+The [[ProjectGorgon:Kur Mountains|Kur Mountains]] are part of a mountainous region found north of [[ProjectGorgon:Eltibule|Eltibule]]. Always cold and snow-covered, these rolling hills and rocky peaks form the gateway to the higher elevations of the [[ProjectGorgon:Gazluk|Gazluk]] plateau. Although formally a Council controlled land, Orcs have repeatedly claimed the mountains as their own. Their claims are refuted by residents of the few non-orc settlements, and likely by the native [[ProjectGorgon:Himamanav|Himamanav]].
-The Northwestern Outpost, a collection of small buildings surrounding an Inn owned by the Rakshasa merchant [[ProjectGorgon:Ukorga]], provides travelers a warm respite from the cold. Despite the absence of any roads, The Council imposes a road maintenance tax on the citizens of this village.
+The Northwestern Outpost, a collection of small buildings surrounding an Inn owned by the Rakshasa merchant [[ProjectGorgon:Ukorga|Ukorga]], provides travelers a warm respite from the cold. Despite the absence of any roads, The Council imposes a road maintenance tax on the citizens of this village.
 == Neighboring Regions ==
-; [[ProjectGorgon:Eltibule]]
+; [[ProjectGorgon:Eltibule|Eltibule]]
 : A mountainous but warmer land found through the mountains to the southeast.
-; [[ProjectGorgon:Ilmari]]
+; [[ProjectGorgon:Ilmari|Ilmari]]
 : A desert region to the east, this region is battered by sandstorms and plagued with decades of drought.
-; [[ProjectGorgon:Gazluk]]
+; [[ProjectGorgon:Gazluk|Gazluk]]
-: A snowcapped plateau high in the mountains, this region has harsher conditions than [[ProjectGorgon:Kur Mountains]].
+: A snowcapped plateau high in the mountains, this region has harsher conditions than [[ProjectGorgon:Kur Mountains|Kur Mountains]].
 == Environmental Effects ==
 {{:Environmental_Effects/Cold Mechanics}}
 ==Points of Interest==
 ====Campfires====
-Several '''smoldering fires''' can be found throughout the zone. If they are lit by sacrificing a single piece of wood (any type of wood works), they will provide light and warmth for some time. (e.g. 45 minutes for a piece of Oak). Keeping warm in the [[ProjectGorgon:Kur Mountains]] is important, as the cold can inflict ''Frostbite'' and ''Hypothermia.''
+Several '''smoldering fires''' can be found throughout the zone. If they are lit by sacrificing a single piece of wood (any type of wood works), they will provide light and warmth for some time. (e.g. 45 minutes for a piece of Oak). Keeping warm in the [[ProjectGorgon:Kur Mountains|Kur Mountains]] is important, as the cold can inflict ''Frostbite'' and ''Hypothermia.''
 ====Abandoned Barn====
-A refurbished barn on the edge of [[ProjectGorgon:Himamanav]] territory currently used by the merchant-crafter [[ProjectGorgon:Syndra]] as a home. A Teleportation Circle is nearby.
+A refurbished barn on the edge of [[ProjectGorgon:Himamanav|Himamanav]] territory currently used by the merchant-crafter [[ProjectGorgon:Syndra|Syndra]] as a home. A Teleportation Circle is nearby.
 ==== Northwestern Outpost ====
-Three buildings home to an assortment of residents who each have their own reasons for living in the wilderness of the [[ProjectGorgon:Kur Mountains]]. Some seek solitude, others revel in solace, and some just needed a place far from The Council to hide. This cluster of buildings is sometimes called '''Ukorga's Inn''' by travelers.
+Three buildings home to an assortment of residents who each have their own reasons for living in the wilderness of the [[ProjectGorgon:Kur Mountains|Kur Mountains]]. Some seek solitude, others revel in solace, and some just needed a place far from The Council to hide. This cluster of buildings is sometimes called '''Ukorga's Inn''' by travelers.
-* [[ProjectGorgon:Ukorga]], [[ProjectGorgon:Laura Neth]], [[ProjectGorgon:Landri the Cold]], [[ProjectGorgon:Gurki]], [[ProjectGorgon:Nightshade]], [[ProjectGorgon:Janet Lews]], and [[ProjectGorgon:Gloria Stonecurl]].
+* [[ProjectGorgon:Ukorga|Ukorga]], [[ProjectGorgon:Laura Neth|Laura Neth]], [[ProjectGorgon:Landri the Cold|Landri the Cold]], [[ProjectGorgon:Gurki|Gurki]], [[ProjectGorgon:Nightshade|Nightshade]], [[ProjectGorgon:Janet Lews|Janet Lews]], and [[ProjectGorgon:Gloria Stonecurl|Gloria Stonecurl]].
 ====Orc Camps====
-Two active orc camps remain in the [[ProjectGorgon:Kur Mountains]]. A small camp can be found in the south-west between two hills, while a larger settlement claims the northeastern hills as territory. Fires within the camps can provide warmth, however their inhabitants are not fond of outsiders.
+Two active orc camps remain in the [[ProjectGorgon:Kur Mountains|Kur Mountains]]. A small camp can be found in the south-west between two hills, while a larger settlement claims the northeastern hills as territory. Fires within the camps can provide warmth, however their inhabitants are not fond of outsiders.
 ====Shrine of Ri-Shin ====
-Found west of the [[ProjectGorgon:Eltibule]] portal in the [[ProjectGorgon:Kur Mountains]], the '''Shrine of Ri-Shin''' is an anchor of the god of plants and trees. Maintained primarily by [[ProjectGorgon:Snowleaf]] and the Druids of [[ProjectGorgon:Alharth]], the shrine offers rewards to those who seek the bounty of [[ProjectGorgon:Ri-Shin]].
+Found west of the [[ProjectGorgon:Eltibule|Eltibule]] portal in the [[ProjectGorgon:Kur Mountains|Kur Mountains]], the '''Shrine of Ri-Shin''' is an anchor of the god of plants and trees. Maintained primarily by [[ProjectGorgon:Snowleaf|Snowleaf]] and the Druids of [[ProjectGorgon:Alharth|Alharth]], the shrine offers rewards to those who seek the bounty of [[ProjectGorgon:Ri-Shin|Ri-Shin]].
-* During the [[ProjectGorgon:Winter Holiday]], Druids and adventurers who can demonstrate their dedication to Ri-Shin may participate in a series of community-wide tasks. Completing each task during the holiday strengthens a buffing blessing receivable throughout the rest of the year.
+* During the [[ProjectGorgon:Winter Holiday|Winter Holiday]], Druids and adventurers who can demonstrate their dedication to Ri-Shin may participate in a series of community-wide tasks. Completing each task during the holiday strengthens a buffing blessing receivable throughout the rest of the year.
-* The completion of certain tasks during the event also unlocks a [[ProjectGorgon:storage]] chest at the Shrine, which holds a maximum of 32 items in a year where all tasks are completed. All players receive access to this chest, even if they did not participate in the event.
+* The completion of certain tasks during the event also unlocks a [[ProjectGorgon:storage|storage]] chest at the Shrine, which holds a maximum of 32 items in a year where all tasks are completed. All players receive access to this chest, even if they did not participate in the event.
-* The blessing of [[ProjectGorgon:Ri-Shin]] can be received by travelers standing in the shrine that speak words of praise in ''Nearby ''chat, '''Praise Ri-Shin, guardian of the shrine!'''
+* The blessing of [[ProjectGorgon:Ri-Shin|Ri-Shin]] can be received by travelers standing in the shrine that speak words of praise in ''Nearby ''chat, '''Praise Ri-Shin, guardian of the shrine!'''
 ==== Teleportation Circles ====
-There are 5 Council constructed Teleportation Circles in the [[ProjectGorgon:Kur Mountains]] region.
+There are 5 Council constructed Teleportation Circles in the [[ProjectGorgon:Kur Mountains|Kur Mountains]] region.
 * Outside Ukorga's Northwestern Outpost and Inn.
-* Northeast of Ukorga's Inn, directly south of the [[ProjectGorgon:Wolf Cave]].
+* Northeast of Ukorga's Inn, directly south of the [[ProjectGorgon:Wolf Cave|Wolf Cave]].
-* Northeast of [[ProjectGorgon:Wolf Cave]] and along the coast past [[ProjectGorgon:Lamashu]]'s campsite.
+* Northeast of [[ProjectGorgon:Wolf Cave|Wolf Cave]] and along the coast past [[ProjectGorgon:Lamashu|Lamashu]]'s campsite.
-* Outside [[ProjectGorgon:Syndra]]'s barn. Almost directly north from the [[ProjectGorgon:Eltibule]] portal.
+* Outside [[ProjectGorgon:Syndra|Syndra]]'s barn. Almost directly north from the [[ProjectGorgon:Eltibule|Eltibule]] portal.
-* At [[ProjectGorgon:Ratuk the Thinker]]'s campsite on the glaciers in the northwest.
+* At [[ProjectGorgon:Ratuk the Thinker|Ratuk the Thinker]]'s campsite on the glaciers in the northwest.
 ==== Meditation Pillars ====
-There are 6 [[ProjectGorgon:Meditation|Meditation Pillars]] in the {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} region. The provided [[ProjectGorgon:Meditation Combos#Pillar Combos|Meditation Combos]] are:
+There are 6 [[ProjectGorgon:Meditation|Meditation Pillars]] in the {{FULLPAGENAME}} region. The provided [[ProjectGorgon:Meditation Combos#Pillar Combos|Meditation Combos]] are:
-* '''Laggard Strike''' - At a campfire west of the [[ProjectGorgon:Ilmari]] portal.
+* '''Laggard Strike''' - At a campfire west of the [[ProjectGorgon:Ilmari|Ilmari]] portal.
 * '''Bruising Strike''' - Northwest of Ukorga's Inn.
-* '''Toss and Barrage''' - West of the [[ProjectGorgon:Gazluk]] portal.
+* '''Toss and Barrage''' - West of the [[ProjectGorgon:Gazluk|Gazluk]] portal.
 * '''Stunning Bruises''' - Southwest of Ukorga's Inn.
-* '''Cobra of Life''' - In the crevasse slightly north of the [[ProjectGorgon:Yeti Cave]] entrance.
+* '''Cobra of Life''' - In the crevasse slightly north of the [[ProjectGorgon:Yeti Cave|Yeti Cave]] entrance.
 == Dungeons ==
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 ===Kur Tower===
-[[ProjectGorgon:Kur Tower]] is the name given to an underground complex of ruins accessed by a mostly collapsed tower in the southern half of the region.
+[[ProjectGorgon:Kur Tower|Kur Tower]] is the name given to an underground complex of ruins accessed by a mostly collapsed tower in the southern half of the region.
 === Necromancer's Courtyard ===
-Deep in the depths of [[ProjectGorgon:Kur Tower]], unusual creatures populate an unnatural graveyard.
+Deep in the depths of [[ProjectGorgon:Kur Tower|Kur Tower]], unusual creatures populate an unnatural graveyard.
 ===Wolf Cave===
 A cave in northern Kur filled with wolves.
 ===Yeti Cave===
-Found in a crevasse, this is the home of the native [[ProjectGorgon:Himamanav]].
+Found in a crevasse, this is the home of the native [[ProjectGorgon:Himamanav|Himamanav]].
-== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Inhabitants ==
+== {{FULLPAGENAME}} Inhabitants ==
 ==== Friendly NPCs ====
 <dpl>
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 </dpl>
-==== Friendly NPCs in {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Dungeons ====
+==== Friendly NPCs in {{FULLPAGENAME}} Dungeons ====
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 ====Known to Have Storage====
-* [[ProjectGorgon:Warden Storage Chest]] (Anything) (must have access to The Grotto to acquire, but is accessible from the Kur Item Catalog)
+* [[ProjectGorgon:Warden Storage Chest|Warden Storage Chest]] (Anything) (must have access to The Grotto to acquire, but is accessible from the Kur Item Catalog)
-* [[ProjectGorgon:Gurki]] (Anything)
+* [[ProjectGorgon:Gurki|Gurki]] (Anything)
-* [[ProjectGorgon:Jace Soral]] (Anything)
+* [[ProjectGorgon:Jace Soral|Jace Soral]] (Anything)
-* [[ProjectGorgon:Lamashu]] (Anything)
+* [[ProjectGorgon:Lamashu|Lamashu]] (Anything)
-* [[ProjectGorgon:Ukorga]] (Anything)
+* [[ProjectGorgon:Ukorga|Ukorga]] (Anything)
-* [[ProjectGorgon:Laura Neth]] (Food or Cooking Ingredients)
+* [[ProjectGorgon:Laura Neth|Laura Neth]] (Food or Cooking Ingredients)
-* [[ProjectGorgon:Red]] (Anything)
+* [[ProjectGorgon:Red|Red]] (Anything)
 (Council Storage Machine next to Kur Item Catalog)
 == Harvestables ==
 ==== Fish ====
-[[ProjectGorgon:Fishing#Ice Fishing|Ice Fishing]] is a common activity in colder climates like the [[ProjectGorgon:Kur Mountains]]. There are five Ice Fishing areas in Kur.
+[[ProjectGorgon:Fishing#Ice Fishing|Ice Fishing]] is a common activity in colder climates like the [[ProjectGorgon:Kur Mountains|Kur Mountains]]. There are five Ice Fishing areas in Kur.
 {|
 |{{Item|Perch}}
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 ==Events==
 ==== Activity Quests ====
-* [[ProjectGorgon:Horse Thieves (Kur Mountains)]]
+* [[ProjectGorgon:Horse Thieves (Kur Mountains)|Horse Thieves (Kur Mountains)]]
 ==Gallery==
 <!-- add a few nice pictures of landmarks (not too spoiler-y ?) -->
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 == Trivia ==
-* [[ProjectGorgon:Kur Mountains]] was completely redesigned as part of the October 10, 2022 game update.
+* [[ProjectGorgon:Kur Mountains|Kur Mountains]] was completely redesigned as part of the October 10, 2022 game update.
-* In late 2014, a rumor arose suggesting that the [[ProjectGorgon:Statehelm Mint]] was a building hidden somewhere in the eastern mountains of Kur. Instructions to find the mythical building suggested following the northern beach shore as far east as you could go, and climbing from there.
+* In late 2014, a rumor arose suggesting that the [[ProjectGorgon:Statehelm Mint|Statehelm Mint]] was a building hidden somewhere in the eastern mountains of Kur. Instructions to find the mythical building suggested following the northern beach shore as far east as you could go, and climbing from there.
 [[Category:Zones]]