Appenza Peak

Appenza Peak was the most famous snow-capped mountain on the planet Alderaan, visible from the capital Aldera. Although it was not Alderaan's highest mountain, its silhouette featured on the flag of the capital region. Many Alderaanian fairy tales began with a spirit flying away from its home on the mountain to choose an adventurer, and religious pilgrims claimed it was possible to commune with the Force at its summit. The climb to the mountain's summit was considered relatively easy, and hundreds made the trek every year.

It was traditional for the heir to the Alderaanian monarchy to climb the mountain solo for their Challenge of the Body. During her Challenge, then-Princess Breha Organa was severely injured in a fall while descending the peak, only surviving due to the quick actions of the royal guards supervising from a distance. As Queen, Breha's adopted daughter Leia asked her mother to accompany her for her Challenge of the Body. Along with the rest of the planet, Appenza Peak was destroyed by the first Death Star in 1 BBY.

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