Olympus Mons

Olympus Mons appears in Red Rising Saga.

Olympus Mons, the colossal shield volcano dominating Mars' horizon and the solar system's largest, emerges in the Red Rising Saga as the ominous cradle of the Institute, where Golds forge their brutal supremacy. First referenced in Morning Star, it stands as an enduring symbol of the Society's hierarchical might, its fiery flanks hiding the cutthroat trials that birth legends like Darrow. Across the series, the mountain evolves from a mere geographical titan into a pivotal battleground of rebellion, underscoring humanity's ascent from primal savagery.