The magnificent mountain range that dominates central Bretonnia is known as the Massif Orcal. In the west, bare cliffs tower above the highlands of the Forest of Chalons. The interior of the region is very difficult terrain with huge granite bolders, numerous springs and narrow but fast flowing rivers. The mountains have been occupied by orcs and goblins since even before the Elves came to the shores of Bretonnia, as a result the region is riddled with caves filled with all manner of unpleasantness. During the war between Elves and Dwarves, a clan of Dwarves coming through Axe-Bite Pass from the east, built a great fortress within the Massif Orcal the ruins of which have often been re-fortified by orcs. When Orc raids become frequent enough to come to the attention of the Dukes of Bastonne, Parravon or Quenelles, the might of Bretonnia is gathered enmasse and the army advances into the hills to throw down the orc strongholds and destroy every greenskin that can be found. Somehow the brave knights are never able to completely erradicate the Orc and Goblin tribes and the process begins anew. Greenskins are not the only threat to emerge from the Massif Orcal. Skaven have long had a presence in the north-eastern section of the region. In the valley between Mont Cantal and Mont Tarn the earth is scarred by a great crevase. Wider than any river in Bretonnia and so deep that the bottom cannot be seen from above, the gorge is known as the Black Chasm, for it lies in constant shadow of the mountains to either side expect for the miday hour in high summer, when the sun light penetrates the darkness for a short while. It is in the depths of this chasm that the Skaven emerge from their under-empire to raid nearby villages for slaves, and to spread plague among the cities and towns of southern Bretonnia. On more than one occasion a great army of the ratmen has emerged from the Black Chasm and marched into the valley of Bastonne intent on conquest. Each time the armies of Bretonnia have routed the hordes and slaughtered as many Skaven as could be found. Still the great gorge is not accesible to mounted knights and expeditions on foot have always proven disastorus. To help contend with this problem the king of Bretonnia helped fund the building of a great keep on the slopes of Mont Cantal. From the towers of this mighty fortress the knights of Bastonne keep constant vigil, watching the Black Chasm for any signs of the dreaded ratmen to emerge into the open countryside at the northern end of the gorge. Among the denizens to be found in the Massif Orcal are ogres, stone trolls and even the occasional giant. The dominant Orc tribe in the eastern reaches is known as the Evil Sunz Tribe. On the western side, within the highlands of Chalons is the goblin and orc horde, the Spider Clan Savages. Human settlements are rare within the Massif Orcal and amount to little more than minning camps, for the region is rich in metal ores. Also found mining the ore of the Massif Orcal is an enclave of dwarves. They are few in number and keep mostly to themselves. The river Morceaux circles the southern foothills of the Massif Orcal and is fed by the numerous streams and small rivers that have their source within the heart of the region. Along the Morceaux can be found the Bretonnian settlements of Chimay, in the southern foothills, and Montluc on the eastern fringes of the region. The only castle of lasting significance is that of the barony of Giselles, just south of the Morceaux midway between Montluc and Chimay. The Baron of Giselles has a reputation for diligence in fighting off the advances of Orc and Goblin raids on his holdings, and as a result is held in high regard by the nobility of Quenelles. The Baron is also known for his enduring faith in chivalry and his worship of the Lady of the Lake. This is also true of the Duke of Bastonne. North of the Massif Orcal are the lands of Bastonne. The Duke and his Barons suport and protect the Grail Chapels that dot the hills and plains of their fiefs. It is to these chapels that unwed maids still go to serve the Lady of the Lake. Among their duties are daily prayers and lighting of candles, but of importance to the Duke are their excursions to the numerous watchtowers and small keeps to bring food to the knights and men at arms who stand gaurd against mauraders from within the Massif Orcal.