Overview
The Salt Wastes are one of the largest peaks in the Upper World by sheer surface area, yet they are among the least populated. The ground is heavily infused with salt, making agriculture nearly impossible. Combined with the thin, dry air of high elevation, it is an unforgiving place to live.
The Appeal
Despite its harsh conditions, the Salt Wastes attract a specific kind of resident: those who have grown tired of the constant fear of falling from narrower peaks. Here the land is wide and stable. There is no dangerous edge, no precarious ledge — just solid, flat ground that stretches for miles.
- Expansive salt flats and rocky plains
- Extremely low humidity
- Wide open skies with exceptional visibility
- Stable, safe footing — no cliffs or precipices
Life in the Wastes
- Imported food and water — local agriculture is impossible
- Small, scattered settlements built from saltstone blocks
- Mining of salt and rare mineral deposits
- A quiet, isolated existence far from the politics of the major hubs