Surnaketh
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| Type | Osian Sanctuary |
| Location | Northern Citadel Mountains, near Orak-Thun |
| Realm | Terasil |
| Region | Sanctuary Vale |
| Subregion | Citadel Mountains |
| Significance | Center for Osian study |
| Controlled by | Stonebound Order |
Surnaketh s a monastic sanctuary nestled deep within the northern edge of the Citadel Mountains, near the highland convergence point of Orak-Thun. Revered across Terasil as one of the most direct point of communion with the Oras. As with most centers for Osia study, Surnaketh exists outside any one civic jurisdiction.
Geography
The structure is carved from the mountain itself. The outer halls contain monastic cells.
The sanctuary lacks ornamentation. Walls are bare and lighting is mostly natural.
History
Surnaketh predates most formal institutions. Oral records suggest it was first discovered by an unnamed Orasian during the early Era of Isolation. Its presence was noted by early Osian scholars and gradually recognized as a site of elemental attunment.
The Duranthi later adopted Surnaketh as a sanctum for meditation before eventually turning Surnaketh over to the Osian order, the Stonebound, who converted the sanctum into a center for studying earth based Osia.
Spiritual Significance
The sanctuary functions as a site of earth based attunement and study. It is maintained by the Stonebound Order.
Defense and Military
Surnaketh can be reached by footpaths from the mountain plateaus near Orak-Thun. The journey takes two days on foot.
There are no gates or guards.