The Peak of Continuation

The Peak of Continuation is not one of the tallest mountains in Shurrock, one of the two facing layers of the Twin Paradises of Bytopia. It is, however, one of the most challenging to climb. The mountain has a double summit—twin peaks that are separated by a 100-foot-wide chasm over nothing but the steep, gravelly slopes. The peaks are connected by a simple rope bridge.

In a land that is renowned for harsh weather, formidable terrain, and being an especially difficult place for even the most skilled outdoorsmen to simply survive a few days in the wild, the Peak of Continuation is a challenge that even the hardiest of locals usually shy away from. The winds blow nearly constantly in excess of 100 miles per hour, the air is bitterly cold, and the mountain is home to several dangerous carnivores.

Still, those who have succeeded at crossing the span atop the Peak of Continuation say that it was a life-changing experience. They now have looked death in the face without blinking, and they feel prepared to do so again.

Abilities

• Base: You gain the ability to shrug off some amount of injury from any source of damage. Subtract 1 from the damage you take from any source. This ability works in conjunction with other sources of damage reduction.
• Higher Order: If your hit point total drops below -10, you become the target of a resurrection spell (as though it had been prepared ahead of time using the contingency spell). This ability can be used only once per day.