Telenkar Fold
| Telenkar Fold | |
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| Location | Western Sanctuary Vale, beyond the Dural Hills |
| Realm | Terasil |
| Borders On | Dural Hills • Murazkar Range • Vale's Edge |
| Settlements | Council of Stone |
The Telenkar Fold is a broad, lightly sloped subregion in the eastern Sanctuary Vale, situated beyond the Dural Hills and northeast of Telenkar Hold. Characterized by rolling stone-backed hills, sparse savannah vegetation, and a large central river, the Fold remains largely uninhabited and is designated as a restricted ecological zone. Its terrain and wildlife patterns make it both strategically significant and environmentally sensitive.
Geography
Covering approximately 2,285 square miles, the Fold features a mixture of stony hills, scattered brushland, and long open stretches of dry grassland. The region is bisected by the Sora River, which originates in the mist-laden slopes of the eastern Murazkar Range and cuts eastward across the Fold before feeding into the Sora Basin and eventually Lake Sora. The river's flow is slow and seasonal, forming intermittent wetlands and shallow banks during the rare rainy cycle. Tree growth is limited to sparse groves near the river or sheltered upland springs. The land descends gradually toward the central basin of the Sanctuary Vale.
Cultural Significance
The Fold holds no permanent settlements and is not open to general travel without clearance. It is patrolled intermittently by Stonewarden teams from Mal-Kelai and observed via signal relay from ridge-based outposts. The Council of Stone has designated the Fold a protected zone due to its ecological role and potential for terrain destabilization during high migration periods. Some spiritual sects associate the Fold with ancestral movement, but no formal structures exist within its bounds.
Ecology
The Telenkar Fold is best known for its population of Slateback Behemoths, large and territorial creatures that migrate across the region during dry season convergence. Other fauna include Pierrooks, Dust Beetles, and roaming Vale Cats. Flora is dominated by Kire shrubs, pale stone grass, and dry-rooted fig trees near water sources. The region is not suitable for cultivation or settlement but has been the subject of ongoing observation and environmental mapping.
Notable features
- Central River Basin – Primary water source; variable width and occasional shallow marshes
- Ridge Overlooks – High points used for signal and wildlife tracking
- Southward Descent – Gradual slope leading into the inner Vale's basin floor