Map of the Whorl

Tor 

The highest point on Lizard Island.

Definition

  1. A high rock or pile of rocks on the top of a hill. 
  2. A rocky peak or hill. 
  3. High-pointed hill; 
  4. A  rocky pinnacle. 

[Middle English, from Old English torr, probably of Celtic origin] 

Commentary

This is a nod by Wolfe to his publisher, Tor Books.

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