A Traveler's Guide to the Jerall Mountains

I must say, the Jeralls are quite a bit chillier than the Nibenay Valley, where my last expedition took hold. After exploring the depths of the Jeralls, with great difficulty, I feel I've discovered some interesting locations of note for an adventurer, or hunter. The rough sort is the type going here in the first place, and it's not an area for the faint-of-heart.

GEOGRAPHY 
As you could expect in a mountain range, the Jeralls are a barren, cold, and rather uninhabited. The least amount of civilization you could possibly expect resides here, with only the small town of Bruma calling the Jeralls home, and they lie at the foot of the peaks to the north. These are the greatest peaks in Cyrodiil, stretching across the entirety of the Cyrodiil-Skyrim border, to the west lie the Colovian Highlands, and the east lie the smaller, albeit still imposing on their own; Valus Mountains. Two of the most notable peaks, Gnoll Mountain, with a tower on the peak home to a secluded wizard; and Dive Rock, one peak I myself could not manage to reach.


TRAVELING 
Trekking through the Jeralls is often one of the most treacherous   you'll find in Cyrodiil, and the few passes to Skyrim are often closed off to traveler's due to tremendous amount of snow, ice, or attack of dreaded frost giants. If you are seeking something in the Jeralls, it's likely you're a daedra worshipper, as these devotees have various shrines along the peaks. Of course, a historian may be enticed by the   ruins, or a hunter by the frolicking deer, or challenge of the timber wolf or brown bear. Whoever you are, be prepared with a heavy coat, preferably fur; and some sort of weapon, as their are great beasts aplenty throughout the mountains.


FLORA 
If you are the rare alchemist, or university scholar traveling into these parts, there is an abundance of tundra flora that have some interesting alchemical properties. The unique Wormwood Leaves are the crown jewel, and most abundant plant in the region, with powerful properties if matched up with another ingredient. Clouded Funnel Cap, and Tinder Polypore mushrooms grow here as well, along with Lavender, Milk Thistle, and Motherwort.


HUNTING 
A hunter can make certain profit in the Jeralls, if he is careful, and follows the roads as not to get lost in the peaks. Boars, deer, brown bear, and the occasional dreaded frost giant are all animals commonly found in the mountains, yet all of these, except deer, should be taken with great caution. Various pelts and clothing are made from the pelts of animals up here, and if you are a gifted hunter, this can be quite an interesting place. Be sure not to venture too high however, as the colder and loftier the peak, the tougher and arguably stronger the animal lies ahead.


ADVENTURER 
If you are not here for the thrill of the hunt, and wish to serve your empire greatly, as well as making a bit of profit for thyself, it may be an interesting thought to explore the various forts, ruins, and caves throughout the mountain range. It may be hard to pinpoint, but you some hotspots for adventuring exist in Kingscrest Cavern, Plundered Mine, Rielle, and Silver Tooth Cave.

Whether you are an adventurer, hunter, worshipper, or simply a traveler, the Jeralls can be a somewhat interesting location for the tough-minded. Those in love with nature will love the views, and on a very clear day, you may see the Imperial City from a truly high peak.

I hope that was an interesting background to the Jeralls, one of the truly most natural regions in all Cyrodiil.