Chronicles of the Wildlands

Twin Peaks Mountain, also known as Gemini Mountain, lies in the southern central region of the Wildlands Continent, its two summits towering into the clouds.

It is called Gemini Mountain because it is formed by two high mountains standing roughly two thousand meters apart. Though separated by more than a kilometer, the two peaks arc outward on either side, their ridges sprawling for several thousand miles before curving back to meet and meld, forming the shape of a colossal gourd lying on its side.

From a distance, the two mountains appear as if two men stand sentinel at a grand gateway, thus earning the name Gemini Mountain.

The mountains rise high, and their gourd-like embrace shelters dense, towering flora. The terrain is treacherous, easy to defend and difficult to attack, making it a coveted refuge for all—humans, tribes, clans, demonfolk, beastkin—from across the continent seeking sanctuary.

At this moment, atop the very summit of Twin Peaks, two monstrous beasts stood facing each other.

Each beast bore upon its back a young man of striking, identical appearance—both handsome, both in their prime—sitting face to face.

Their mounts were bizarre creatures, each sprouting bat-like wings, neither wholly bird nor beast, but something in between.

The two men locked eyes across the distance.

One stood on the eastern peak, the other on the west.

The monsters beneath them were unwaveringly loyal, so devoted that they would lay down their lives for their riders in any perilous moment.

Each man gripped his most prize