Altus Plateau is a region in Elden Ring.
Overview[]
Map of Altus
The Altus Plateau is a northwestern region of the Lands Between. It is a region of great significance, for it is here that the Erdtree can be found, as well as Leyndell, the royal capital of Queen Marika. Altus borders Liurnia of the Lakes to the south, and the Forbidden Lands which lead to the Mountaintops of the Giants to the east. Due to its high elevation, Altus is connected to its neighbouring regions primarily through two lifts; the Grand Lift of Dectus to the south and the Grand Lift of Rold to the east. There is another, more dangerous path to Liurnia that goes through the mountains separating the two regions.
Altus is a lush and verdant land, once over-flowing with the bounty of the Erdtree itself. Most of the vegetation that grows in Altus is tinged with the gold of the Erdtree, and flowers that grow on the plateau are prized reagents by Perfumers. The people of the plateau believed that those born at the foot of the Erdtree, like themselves, were blessed. While still beautiful, the land is marred by scars from the Shattering, left over from the many battles waged here. The land is dotted by ruined battlefields and soldier's camps.
The western parts of Altus are mountainous and dominated by the volcanic Mt. Gelmir. At the top of the mountain lies the Volcano Manor, home to the demigod Praetor Rykard. At the foot of the mountain lies bubbling geysers as well as a village of Demihumans.
In the north of Altus, through a deep canyon, lies the Shaded Castle, ancient manor of the Marais family who served as both executioners and castellans of the Shaded Castle for generations. The castle lies in disrepair, haunted by Wraith-Callers and Revenants, and with most of its courtyard sinking into a poison swamp.
The eastern parts of Altus are dominated by Leyndell, Queen Marika's royal capital, built at the foot of the Erdtree. Two primary paths lead into the capital grounds; one from the southwest and one from the northwest. The southwestern path is the main road, a well-maintained and well-guarded highway gloriously decorated with statues of Queen Marika's soldiers. The capital grounds are defended by double ramparts. Within the outer wall, to the northeast, lies a Minor Erdtree. Just outside the outer wall, on an outcropping north of the southwestern highway, lies the Giant-Conquering Hero's Grave, final resting place of a hero who fought against the Giants.
The inner wall of the capital is surrounded by a moat, which appears to have mostly dried out, as its waters are now shallow. Within the inner walls, the Royal Capital is bounded by a lake, which serves as yet another layer of protection. The capital is ruled by the Demigod Morgott, known also as the Veiled Monarch.
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| Altus Plateau |
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 Abandoned Coffin  Erdtree-Gazing Hill  Altus Plateau  Altus Highway Junction  Forest-Spanning Greatbridge  Bower of Bounty  Windmill Village  Windmill Heights  Road of Iniquity Side Path  Rampartside Path  Shaded Castle Ramparts  Shaded Castle Inner Gate  Castellan's Hall  Unsightly Catacombs  Sainted Hero's Grave  Sage's Cave  Perfumer's Grotto  Old Altus Tunnel  Altus Tunnel |
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 Bridge of Iniquity  First Mt.Gelmir Campsite  Ninth Mt. Gelmir Campsite  Road of Iniquity  Seethewater River  Seethewater Terminus  Craftsman's Shack  Primeval Sorcerer Azur  Wyndham Catacombs  Gelmir Hero's Grave  Seethewater Cave  Volcano Cave |
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 Outer Wall Phantom Tree  Minor Erdtree Church  Outer Wall Battleground  Hermit Merchant's Shack  Capital Rampart  Auriza Side Tomb  Auriza Hero's Grave  Sealed Tunnel  Divine Tower of West Altus: Gate  Divine Tower of West Altus. |
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