Ystra Highlands

Ystra Highlands is full of adventure and mysteries. The area, with its bitter cold climate, received the name “Ystra” from the minotaurs that live there. These furious and belligerent creatures along with the cruel and elegant ice fairies frighten visitors. To defend against both races and to safeguard the free and secure passage on Khazor’s Mountain Road, the Order of Dark Glory positioned a formidable army in Ystra Highlands.

Even though magical teleportation has dampened the importance of this place for transit, the number of people who travel through here has not diminished. In part, this can be explained by the many legends and myths entwined within this region, including enormous skeletons on the Sea of Snow, ancient texts from the Tower of Wailing Wind, secret treasures of the cyclops and many other arcane mysteries.

There are many different motives that cause people to be drawn to this place. But the legend that attracts adventures more than any other originates from the minotaurs and refers to the “Boundless Soul,” which is the core of the minotaurs’ faith. Some think the story is rooted in their revered messengers of God. Others believe it is a hint to a treasure of immense magical power. Another group thinks the whole story is born out of imagination and delusions and is nothing more than a mere fairy tale. Regardless of whether or not it is just rumor or speculation, everything indicates an unsolved mystery. According to the legend, the answer to that mystery is buried in the minotaur’s altar. A famous adventurer once went to investigate this secret, but he was eventually found dying in the Sea of Snow, muttering the following words in his last breath: “The mystery of Ystra Highlands will reveal a surprising fact that will alter the reality of this world.”

Khazor's Mountain Road

Khazor’s Mountain Road was built in conjunction with the Order of Dark Glory’s advances into Ystra Highlands. It is named after the nobleman Khazor, who accidentally lost his life during its construction. Now, a memorial plaque reminds travelers of the tragedy. The mountain road is segmented into three parts. The first part leads through a steep and narrow pass from Aslan Valley into Ystra Highlands. The second part runs parallel to the edge of the forest, where defense fortifications have been built to counter assaults by Ystra’s monsters on the road. The third part leads directly to Dust Devil Canyon. It existed beforehand, and all the Order of Dark Glory did was to make some adjustments to improve the traffic flow.

Khazor's Watchtower

This defense work, erected by the Order of Dark Glory, serves as a lookout. It is the center of the defenses of Khazor’s Mountain Road. Its main purpose is to watch over the minotaur tribes’ activities at Snowhorn and to act accordingly in a timely manner.