ProjectGorgon:Kur Mountains

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

Neighboring Regions

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

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.

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.

ProjectGorgon:Ukorga, ProjectGorgon:Laura Neth, ProjectGorgon:Landri the Cold, ProjectGorgon:Gurki, ProjectGorgon:Nightshade, ProjectGorgon:Janet Lews, and ProjectGorgon: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.

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.

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.
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 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!

Teleportation Circles

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

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

Meditation Pillars

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

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

Dungeons

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.

Necromancer's Courtyard

Deep in the depths of ProjectGorgon: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.

Kur Mountains Inhabitants

Friendly NPCs

Sacred Grotto NPCs

Event NPCs

ProjectGorgon:Snowleaf

Friendly NPCs in Kur Mountains Dungeons

Foes

Special Foes

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:Gurki (Anything)
ProjectGorgon:Jace Soral (Anything)
ProjectGorgon:Lamashu (Anything)
ProjectGorgon:Ukorga (Anything)
ProjectGorgon:Laura Neth (Food or Cooking Ingredients)
ProjectGorgon:Red (Anything)

(Council Storage Machine next to Kur Item Catalog)

Harvestables

Fish

Ice Fishing is a common activity in colder climates like the ProjectGorgon: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

ProjectGorgon:Horse Thieves (Kur Mountains)

Gallery

A blank version of the Kur Mountains map.

Trivia

ProjectGorgon: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.