# City: Irus-Halls > [!info] Quick Facts > | | | > |---|---| > | **Type** | Ancient Capital City | > | **Region** | Skyemount (Western Ganath) | > | **Population** | Many thousands of Goliaths | > | **Built By** | Giant-kin progenitors | > | **Government** | Nomadic family tribes | > | **Known For** | Heart of all Goliath culture | > [!map] View on Map > [Open Interactive Map →](https://hawksrepos.github.io/elvensong-map/?location=Irus-Halls) The capital city of Skyemount, homeland of the Goliaths in Gryth, built by ancient giant-kin and repopulated by Goliaths 500 years ago. ## Overview Irus-Halls is the capital of **[[Region - Skyemount]]**, a large mountainous region in Western Ganath. This ancient structure is found nestled in the highest regions of the area, where the mountain peaks begin to break the clouds and **the air is deadly thin**. ## Ancient Origins This sprawling ruin was built by the **giant-kin progenitors to the Goliaths**, who used their massive size to make **awe-inspiring structures of a monumental scale**. The Goliaths discovered this abandoned ruin almost **500 years ago** and repopulated it as travelling nomads, moving within the halls' massive areas in small groups and family tribes. ## Current Population Now, Irus-Halls houses **many thousands of Goliaths**, who have adapted the gigantic open spaces to their own needs. The settlement serves as: - The **heart of all Goliath culture** - A pilgrimage destination for far-flung Edarian Goliaths - The center of Goliath family tribes and traditions ### Pilgrims from Afar The far-flung Edarian Goliaths of the **Andaganges Mountains** make rare but important pilgrimages here, traveling great distances to connect with their cultural homeland. ## Location & Secrecy The hall's **precise location is a little-known fact** beyond the confines of the Goliath race. Its positioning creates many tough natural barriers to exploration from outsiders, helping to preserve Goliath independence and culture. ### The Torches of Guggan The Halls are signposted by the massive **Torches of Guggan**. Although unlit for many centuries, these torches show the scale and power of the ancient giant races that built Irus-Halls. ## Golk-ah - The Highest Peak Irus-Halls is found within the shadow of **Golk-ah**, the **largest mountain on the surface of Gryth** in terms of height from sea level. This mountain towers above even the surrounding mountains. ### Extreme Conditions > [!abstract] Golk-ah - Highest Peak > The mountain is completely beyond exploration for most races: > - Air at its peak is **-70 degrees** > - Air is so thin that **a few minutes of exposure would leave most races unconscious** ### Goliath Pilgrimages However, the Goliaths make **regular pilgrimages close to the peak** as part of their **coming-of-age rituals**, as their bodies are extremely adapted to cold and thin air. ## Architecture & Structure The city consists of: - **Gigantic open spaces** originally built for giants - **Sprawling ruins** repurposed by Goliaths - **Monumental scale structures** demonstrating ancient giant power - **Adapted areas** for Goliath family tribes The massive scale of the original construction creates unique living spaces that have been modified over 500 years to suit Goliath needs while preserving the awe-inspiring architecture. ## Cultural Significance Irus-Halls represents: - The center of Goliath identity and tradition - A connection to their giant-kin ancestors - A sacred and protected homeland - The starting point for coming-of-age rituals on Golk-ah ![[Pasted image 20260114000906.png]] ![[Pasted image 20260114000913.png]]