Greenpeak Moutain

Green Peak Mountain is located west of Dwalinstad, forming part of the lower basin of the western shelf range. It stands at an elevation of approximately 7,100 feet and is primarily composed of dolomite, shale, and sections of metamorphosed limestone. The mountain is most notable for the green hue that tints its upper ridges and summit throughout the year.   This coloration is due to the presence of a rare lithovorous algae, Chloroclyptus erosa, which thrives in the thin, mineral-rich water channels that run across the exposed stone. The algae feed on calcium carbonate and silicate compounds in the rock, gradually wearing down the surface over time. The erosion is slow, estimated at less than 1 millimeter per decade, but consistent, leading to the distinctive etched and pitted texture observed on exposed cliff faces.   Despite the slow degradation, the algae is not considered a threat to the structural stability of the mountain. Its presence has drawn limited academic interest from alchemists, druids, and biogeologists. Several attempts to transplant Chloroclyptus erosa to other regions have failed, likely due to its dependence on the specific mineral composition and microclimate of Greenpeak.   No major settlements exist on the mountain itself, though small seasonal camps have been reported near the base by herders and surveyors. A smaller, now abandoned settlement, Hideskeld, used to live by the base of the moutain, but the town is now a ghost town of rotten wooden structures and echoing caves.