>>5913507>>5913539>>5913575>>5913629>>5913878The trip to the Goron's home on Death Mountain is uneventful, and as Jinom rides through spring countryside he finds that he can almost forget that a war is being fought over this beautiful land. On the approaches Death Mountain, the ground becomes drier and rockier, farms become grazing lands before transitioning to solid rock and gravel slopes.
Jinom's party begins its ascent up the road that will lead them to Goron City, or more accurately to Goron City's main entrance. One could say that all of Death Mountain is Goron City since its tunnels worm and wend their way through the bulk of the volcanic mountain. Along the way, Jinom and his men pass by a few mines and Goron's pulling huge carts of ore. A few of them stop to wave at Jinom's group, one even bellows a greeting in Hylian as they ride through.
After an exhausting climb that leaves the horses lathered breathing hard, Jinom comes to the massive metal doors of Goron City. He dismounts and announces himself to the two heavily armed and armored Gorons guarding the door. They respond cordially saying that their Chieftain, Darman, has been expecting them and to proceed to the Chieftain's Hall. The massive doors are slowly pushed open enough for Jinom and his guard to enter. Beyond the door the first thing to strike Jinom is the heat, it had been getting steadily warmer as the group climbed but now so close to the central cauldron of the volcano it was as hot as a summer’s day. The heat was quickly forgotten however at the sight of the markets of Goron City. Nestled in an outer crater of the volcano, the markets sprawl all over the crater floor and up its sides. The central thoroughfare is lined with shops selling trinkets, gems, precious metals, and unique spices that only grow on Death Mountain. Behind the shops lay workshops of all kinds, working the wealth dug from the ground into a multitude objects. Gorons bustle about the streets on both business and pleasure and there is scarcely room for Jinom and his entourage despite the Goron Guards clearing a path.
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