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Why do you think that the poorest segments of the population live in the Brakad Desert? Not only the poorest. And also, there are no very high mountains in the Brakad Desert. They are located in the southwest. This can be seen if you look at the maps of Brakad in Might and Magic VII and the map of the southwestern part of Brakad in Heroes 3. And in the southwestern part, it's not just snow. Only in the highlands. But mages live both in the desert and in the mountains. Celeste floats in the clouds. The idea that this city is supported by mountains is a misconception. There are no such high and snow-covered mountains in the desert, and, judging by that picture, the mountain is located under the Shimmering Castle, and it also floats together with the entire city. And there is no description that Celeste is supported by mountains.