The Banarask Hills are a range of barren, rocky, desolate hills in Ruddlestone, perhaps on the other side of the high mountains directly north of Lake Ilklala. The River Wende has its source in these hills which, most infamously, are home to the Fortress of the Skull, Caer Skaal, citadel of Belgaroth and his Chaos Knights. Other residents of the Banarask Hills include Hill Giants and Manticores.