> *"The mist is like nothing I've ever known. You can't tell up from down or fact from fiction... "* > *- Windraiser Haryn of The East Wind's Order* # Overview The Azure Hills dominate the north-eastern portions of the [[Dusk Counties]], in the County of Ethnyva. A cloud of mist always hangs in the air, making travel difficult and making the ecosystem of the hills unique. Exploration of the hills is discouraged although the unique creatures offer valuable resources for those that dare. # Demographics & Geography There are no known settlements in the hills themselves. The closest thing is the Chalya Garrison that stands just south of the hills. From this garrison, members of The [[Seven Orders|East Wind's Order]] scout the hills and deal with any creatures that wander too far outside of them. It is not uncommon for people to be banished to the Azure Hills after committing crimes in the Dusk Counties. # Beastiary Many different creatures are said to roam the hills. Sightings range from mythical creatures like Bolenteis the Wise or a Mistborn Hydra to Tapios. One of the most valuable creatures in the hills are the Barkscale Oxen whose horns and scales are essential ingredients for Ironhide Potions, something all Seven Orders have high demand for. The mist has a way of clouding one's vision and tricking their senses. This makes nailing down fact from fiction is near impossible.