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The '''Yatil Mountains '''is the name of a great mountain range that are nearly impassable for many leagues west and south of [[Lake Quag]] and only a small number of passes (usually heavily monitored and defended) exist.
[[Image:Yatils01.jpg|thumb|The Yatil Mountains and surrounding territory, as depicted on the [[Darlene map]] (1980).]]
The '''Yatil Mountains''' are a mountain chain located in the western part of the [[Flanaess]].


Numerous orcs, ogres, giants, trolls, and bestial monsters dwell within the mountains, even dragons, making the region very dangerous. The Yatils are quite rich in ore deposits and gems. Miners (especially dwarves) are often aided in their work by strange tunneling creatures. It is believed that a lost dwarven kingdom lies somewhere in the northern Yatils.
==Ecology==
"The Yatil Mountains are a rugged mountain range that separates the nations of [[Ket]] and [[Perrenland]]. The peaks are rife with danger and impassable by unseasoned travelers."{{csb|QftIS|132}}


The Yatils have become the place of legendary stories about "lost magical treasure", most of which are unreliable. In [[Perrenland]], legends tell of the legendary [[Kóndkannen]] – the Pots of Knowledge, that are hidden in some remote location in the mountains.
There are few places where the mountains are passable, most notably via a difficult pass linking [[Perrenland]] and [[Ket]].  Thus, they form a barrier between the cultures of the [[Flanaess]] and the [[Baklunish West]].
Some tales, however, are disturbing for their mention of ancient lairs of evil. The terrible witch [[Iggwilv]] has her personal domain in the Yatil Mountains, called [[The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth]], from where she launched her terrible attack on Perrenland and enslaved her people for a time.


A difficult pass through the Yatils links Perrenland and [[Ket]], known as the [[Wyrm's Tail|Wyrm's Tail Pass]].
==Inhabitants==
Passage through the Yatils is made even more difficult by large numbers of [[orc|orcs]], [[ogre|ogres]], [[giant|giants]], [[troll|trolls]], and other creatures such as dragons, though the latter are found more in the northern branch than in the south. Humans and nonhumans (especially [[Dwarf|dwarves]] and [[Gnome|gnomes]]) also live throughout the mountains, mining the rich deposits of various ores and gems.


=== Famous Locations: ===
The head of the True Faith of [[Al'Akbar]] is the [[Grand Mufti of the Yatils]].
* [[Iggwilv's Horn]]
 
* [[Obsidian Citadel]]
=== Notable characters ===
* [[The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth]]
* '''[[Mordenkainen]]'''—high-level archmage and leader of the [[Circle of Eight]]
* '''Berythrach''' (young blue [[dragon]])—
 
==Features and settlements==
=== Locations ===
Lairs of evil are rumored to exist within the valleys of the Yatils, including an ancient temple devoted to [[Tharizdun]]
* [[Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth]]—just south of [[Iggwilv's Horn]].
* [[Mordenkainen]]'s [[Obsidian Citadel]] is also located in the Yatils.
 
To the north, a singular, imposing peak with a hooked summit rises above the others: [[Iggwilv’s Horn]].{{csb|QftIS|132}}
 
==References==
=====Citations=====
<references />
=====Bibliography=====
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''The [[Forgotten Temple of Tharizdun]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1982.
:———. ''The World of Greyhawk''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
:———. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''Living Greyhawk Gazetteer''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
*[[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998.
* [[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Ivid the Undying]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. [https://greyhawkonline.com/download/16370/?tmstv=1727302323 PDF by William Allman with maps].  Original RTF archived:[http://web.archive.org/web/20081218001449/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/dnd/downloads Wizards.com]. WGR7 or WGRx
{{index}}
 
 
[[Category:Mountains]]

Latest revision as of 18:17, 25 September 2024

The Yatil Mountains and surrounding territory, as depicted on the Darlene map (1980).

The Yatil Mountains are a mountain chain located in the western part of the Flanaess.

Ecology

"The Yatil Mountains are a rugged mountain range that separates the nations of Ket and Perrenland. The peaks are rife with danger and impassable by unseasoned travelers."[1]

There are few places where the mountains are passable, most notably via a difficult pass linking Perrenland and Ket. Thus, they form a barrier between the cultures of the Flanaess and the Baklunish West.

Inhabitants

Passage through the Yatils is made even more difficult by large numbers of orcs, ogres, giants, trolls, and other creatures such as dragons, though the latter are found more in the northern branch than in the south. Humans and nonhumans (especially dwarves and gnomes) also live throughout the mountains, mining the rich deposits of various ores and gems.

The head of the True Faith of Al'Akbar is the Grand Mufti of the Yatils.

Notable characters

Features and settlements

Locations

Lairs of evil are rumored to exist within the valleys of the Yatils, including an ancient temple devoted to Tharizdun

To the north, a singular, imposing peak with a hooked summit rises above the others: Iggwilv’s Horn.[1]

References

Citations
  1. ↑ a b Quests from the Infinite Staircase (2024), p.132.
Bibliography
———. The World of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
———. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.

Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions 21, 85
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, LT2 Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad 47
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, College of Wizardry 9
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, Dragon magazine #191 64
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, Dragon magazine #209 14
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, Dragon magazine #262 38
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, Dragon magazine #271 77
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, Dragon magazine #297 96
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, Dragon magazine #306 95
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 30, 40, 46, 56, 57, 59, 64, 71, 72, 77, 79
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, From the Ashes: Campaign Book 16, 74
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, From the Ashes: References Card #12
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, Greyhawk Adventures 76, 97, 101
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, Ivid the Undying 83
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 3, 12, 13, 14, 42, 43, 53, 67, 85, 86, 114, 115, 116, 122, 137, 139, 142, 143, 146, 165
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, Living Greyhawk Journal #0 5, 7, 12
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, Living Greyhawk Journal #2 30
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, Player's Guide to Greyhawk 3, 6, 8, 9, 22
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, Return of the Eight 55
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, S1-4 Realms of Horror, Adventure Booklet 55, 56, 57, 58, 61
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, S1-4 Realms of Horror, Illustration Booklet #4-1
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, S1-4 Realms of Horror, Inscription and Map Booklet 12
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, S4 The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth, Book One 2, 3, 5, 8
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, Slavers, AD&D 2e 121
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, T1-4 The Temple of Elemental Evil 6
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, The Adventure Begins 7, 14, 16, 18, 55, 60, 101, 102
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, WG10 Child's Play 2
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, WG4 The Forgotten Temple of Tharizdun 4, 6
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, WGA4 Vecna Lives! 17, 94
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) 6, 11, 13, 14, 17, 23, 24
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, WGR4 The Marklands 6, 27, 28, 29, 47, 53, 75
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, WGR6 City of Skulls 31
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 10, 25, 30, 31, 38, 50-52, 58
Yatil Mountains {Yetil} Geographical feature Mountains, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 14, 29, IBC
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