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	{{Mountain Ranges of Terasil Sections		{{Mountain Ranges of Terasil Sections
	\|Introduction='''The Astrathal Range''' is a ~~Mountain Ranges of Terasil~~ located to the west of the [[Minthal Valley]], forming a natural boundary between the [[Minthal Mountains]] and the outer reaches of [[Terasil]]. The mountains are known for their reflective black stone, which absorbs light and creates a shadowy landscape. Once part of a singular horseshoe-shaped massif, erosion and tectonic shifts split the mountains, creating the Minthal Valley and isolating the Western [[Minthari]] from their kin in the eastern [[Minthal Mountains]].		\|Introduction='''The Astrathal Range''' is a mountain range located to the west of the [[Minthal Valley]], forming a natural boundary between the [[Minthal Mountains]] and the outer reaches of [[Terasil]]. The mountains are known for their reflective black stone, which absorbs light and creates a shadowy landscape. Once part of a singular horseshoe-shaped massif, erosion and tectonic shifts split the mountains, creating the Minthal Valley and isolating the Western [[Minthari]] from their kin in the eastern [[Minthal Mountains]].

	The city of [[Minthsen]] is the seat of Western Minthari power, while [[Minthset]], a fortified outpost in the northern range, serves as their first line of defense.		The city of [[Minthsen]] is the seat of Western Minthari power, while [[Minthset]], a fortified outpost in the northern range, serves as their first line of defense.

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	\|Introduction='''The Astrathal Range''' is a Mountain Ranges of Terasil located to the west of the [[Minthal Valley]], forming a natural boundary between the [[Minthal ~~Range~~]] and the outer reaches of [[Terasil]]. The mountains are known for their reflective black stone, which absorbs light and creates a shadowy landscape. Once part of a singular horseshoe-shaped massif, erosion and tectonic shifts split the mountains, creating the Minthal Valley and isolating the Western [[Minthari]] from their kin in the eastern [[Minthal ~~Range~~]].		\|Introduction='''The Astrathal Range''' is a Mountain Ranges of Terasil located to the west of the [[Minthal Valley]], forming a natural boundary between the [[Minthal Mountains]] and the outer reaches of [[Terasil]]. The mountains are known for their reflective black stone, which absorbs light and creates a shadowy landscape. Once part of a singular horseshoe-shaped massif, erosion and tectonic shifts split the mountains, creating the Minthal Valley and isolating the Western [[Minthari]] from their kin in the eastern [[Minthal Mountains]].

	The city of [[Minthsen]] is the seat of Western Minthari power, while [[Minthset]], a fortified outpost in the northern range, serves as their first line of defense.		The city of [[Minthsen]] is the seat of Western Minthari power, while [[Minthset]], a fortified outpost in the northern range, serves as their first line of defense.
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	\|Geology=[[File:Astrathal Range Photo.jpg\|thumb\|Photo from the ridgeline of the Astrathal Range]]		\|Geology=[[File:Astrathal Range Photo.jpg\|thumb\|Photo from the ridgeline of the Astrathal Range]]
	The Astrathal Range is geologically unique, containing some of the largest sources of natural obsidian in Terasil, used for weaponry and sacred carvings.		The Astrathal Range is geologically unique, containing some of the largest sources of natural obsidian in Terasil, used for weaponry and sacred carvings.
	\|Climate=The Astrathal Range is colder and more shadowed than the Minthal ~~Range~~, with minimal sunlight exposure due to its reflective black stone. The lower Slopes are cool and dim, with occasional fog banks rolling through the valleys. Higher Elevations are cold and still, with frequent cloud cover shrouding the peaks.		\|Climate=The Astrathal Range is colder and more shadowed than the Minthal Mountains, with minimal sunlight exposure due to its reflective black stone. The lower Slopes are cool and dim, with occasional fog banks rolling through the valleys. Higher Elevations are cold and still, with frequent cloud cover shrouding the peaks.

	The underground climate is stable year round and comfortable albeit slightly humid..		The underground climate is stable year round and comfortable albeit slightly humid..

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	=== Minthal Valley and Isolation ===		=== Minthal Valley and Isolation ===
	The Minthal Valley, once a part of the Astralith and Minthal massifs, was shaped by erosion over millennia, creating a natural divide between the Western and Eastern Minthari. Due to their subterranean lifestyle, the Western Minthari rarely cross the valley, leading to the evolution of distinct customs, traditions, and beliefs.		The Minthal Valley, once a part of the Astralith and Minthal massifs, was shaped by erosion over millennia, creating a natural divide between the Western and Eastern Minthari. Due to their subterranean lifestyle, the Western Minthari rarely cross the valley, leading to the evolution of distinct customs, traditions, and beliefs.
	\|Geology=The Astrathal Range is geologically unique, containing some of the largest sources of natural obsidian in Terasil, used for weaponry and sacred carvings.		\|Geology=[[File:Astrathal Range Photo.jpg\|thumb\|Photo from the ridgeline of the Astrathal Range]]
			The Astrathal Range is geologically unique, containing some of the largest sources of natural obsidian in Terasil, used for weaponry and sacred carvings.
	\|Climate=The Astrathal Range is colder and more shadowed than the Minthal Range, with minimal sunlight exposure due to its reflective black stone. The lower Slopes are cool and dim, with occasional fog banks rolling through the valleys. Higher Elevations are cold and still, with frequent cloud cover shrouding the peaks.		\|Climate=The Astrathal Range is colder and more shadowed than the Minthal Range, with minimal sunlight exposure due to its reflective black stone. The lower Slopes are cool and dim, with occasional fog banks rolling through the valleys. Higher Elevations are cold and still, with frequent cloud cover shrouding the peaks.

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	=== Major Peaks ===		=== Major Peaks ===
			[[Mount Minthros]] is the tallest peak, considered sacred by the Western Minthari.
	* [[Mount Minthros]] is the tallest peak, considered sacred by the Western Minthari.

	=== Minthal Valley and Isolation ===		=== Minthal Valley and Isolation ===
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	\|Flora and fauna====Flora===		\|Flora and fauna====Flora===
	The vegetation in the Astrathal Range consists mostly of shadow-adapted plants that thrive in low-light environments.		The vegetation in the Astrathal Range consists mostly of shadow-adapted plants that thrive in low-light environments.

	* Minthryl Moss – A glowing blue lichen, illuminating Western Minthari tunnels.
	* Thulkar Root – A deep-growing root that absorbs geothermal warmth, used in medicinal brews and drought-resistant food supplies.
	* Obsidian Fungal Groves – A bioluminescent fungus that grows in clusters within lava tubes, providing natural light and hallucinogenic properties in sacred rituals.

	===Fauna===		===Fauna===
	The wildlife of the Astrathal Range is adapted to minimal sunlight, using camouflage and nocturnal vision.		The wildlife of the Astrathal Range is adapted to minimal sunlight, using camouflage and nocturnal vision.

	* Minthrak Drake – A black-scaled, wingless reptile that lurks in volcanic caves, feeding on mineral-rich stone.
	* Zaruth Stalker – A shadowy feline predator known for its ability to vanish into the darkness.
	* Onyx Talon Hawk – A dark-feathered raptor that soars silently through the mist, hunting with unnerving precision.
	* Khazril Burrower – A massive, stone-armored creature that expands Western Minthari tunnels, used in controlled excavation projects.
	\|Cultural Significance=The Astrathal Range holds deep spiritual meaning for the Western Minthari, who view the mountains as both a protector and a trial of resilience.		\|Cultural Significance=The Astrathal Range holds deep spiritual meaning for the Western Minthari, who view the mountains as both a protector and a trial of resilience.
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	The underground climate is stable year round and comfortable albeit slightly humid..		The underground climate is stable year round and comfortable albeit slightly humid..
	\|Settlements=The Western Minthari strongholds remain hidden within the deep recesses of the Astrathal Range, connected by tunnels and underground roads.		\|Settlements=The Western Minthari strongholds remain hidden within the deep recesses of the Astrathal Range, connected by tunnels and underground roads.

	* [[Minthsen]] ~~– The~~ capital of the Western Minthari, built within the volcanic core of the range. Its black stone halls and subterranean forges define its grandeur.		[[Minthsen]] is the capital of the Western Minthari, built within the volcanic core of the range. Its black stone halls and subterranean forges define its grandeur. [[Minthset]] is a populated northern outpost, serving as the guardian of the northern Astrathal Range, where Minthari sentinels patrol.
	* [[Minthset]] ~~– A~~ northern outpost, serving as the guardian of the northern Astrathal Range, where Minthari ~~warriors and~~ sentinels patrol.		\|Economy=The Astrathal Range is the economic and industrial heart of the Western Minthari, specializing in mining, engineering, and the crafting of obsidian weaponry.
	\|Economy=The Astrathal Range is the economic and industrial heart of the Western Minthari, specializing in mining, ~~geomantic~~ engineering, and the crafting of obsidian weaponry.

	* Mining and Metallurgy – The extraction of Starcore Ore and Onyx Shale fuels Minthari industries.
	* Geomantic Engineering – Utilizing earthbound energy flows, the Minthari construct stable underground infrastructures, shaping caverns and fortresses.
	* Trade and Craftsmanship – Though isolationist, the Western Minthari engage in selective trade, exchanging obsidian weapons, geomantic artifacts, and star-forged alloys for surface resources.
	\|Flora and fauna====Flora===		\|Flora and fauna====Flora===
	The vegetation in the Astrathal Range consists mostly of shadow-adapted plants that thrive in low-light environments.		The vegetation in the Astrathal Range consists mostly of shadow-adapted plants that thrive in low-light environments.
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	* Khazril Burrower – A massive, stone-armored creature that expands Western Minthari tunnels, used in controlled excavation projects.		* Khazril Burrower – A massive, stone-armored creature that expands Western Minthari tunnels, used in controlled excavation projects.
	\|Cultural Significance=The Astrathal Range holds deep spiritual meaning for the Western Minthari, who view the mountains as both a protector and a trial of resilience.		\|Cultural Significance=The Astrathal Range holds deep spiritual meaning for the Western Minthari, who view the mountains as both a protector and a trial of resilience.

	~~=== Sacred Sites ===~~
	* Minthkar’s Abyss – A bottomless chasm where Minthari geomancers meditate on the depths of the earth’s power. It is believed that those who can hear the abyss may glimpse hidden knowledge.
	* Min’Zarith Forge – A legendary underground smithy, said to create weapons of celestial origin. It is believed that Starcore Ore gains its power here, imbued by the forces of the deep.

	~~=== Festivals and Traditions ===~~
	* Minthrak’Un – A solstice festival marking the longest night, where geomancers invoke the spirits of the stone and recount the creation myths of the Astrathal Range.
	* Min’Shalar Rite – A sacred forging ritual where a weapon is crafted and attuned to its wielder’s soul, believed to bond warrior and blade through the essence of the mountain.
	* Echo of the Stars Ceremony – A rare celestial event where starlight aligns with Onyx Spire, creating an ethereal glow across the peaks. The Minthari hold night-long vigils, believing that the mountain speaks to those who listen.
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	=== Major Peaks ===		=== Major Peaks ===
	* [[Mount Minthros]] ~~– The~~ tallest peak, considered sacred by the Western Minthari~~. Some believe it acts as a conduit for celestial energy.~~
	* Onyx Spire – A sharp, glass-like pinnacle, home to mystic sanctuaries where Minthari scholars study geomantic resonance.		* [[Mount Minthros]] is the tallest peak, considered sacred by the Western Minthari.
	* Veilstone Crest – A shrouded summit, where fog and shadow never fully dissipate, making it a site of spiritual pilgrimages.

	=== Minthal Valley and Isolation ===		=== Minthal Valley and Isolation ===
	The Minthal Valley, once a part of the Astralith and Minthal massifs, was shaped by erosion over millennia, creating a natural divide between the Western and Eastern Minthari. Due to their subterranean lifestyle, the Western Minthari rarely cross the valley, leading to the evolution of distinct customs, traditions, and beliefs.		The Minthal Valley, once a part of the Astralith and Minthal massifs, was shaped by erosion over millennia, creating a natural divide between the Western and Eastern Minthari. Due to their subterranean lifestyle, the Western Minthari rarely cross the valley, leading to the evolution of distinct customs, traditions, and beliefs.
	\|Geology=The Astrathal Range is geologically unique, containing ~~arcane minerals and reflective rock formations.~~		\|Geology=The Astrathal Range is geologically unique, containing some of the largest sources of natural obsidian in Terasil, used for weaponry and sacred carvings.
			\|Climate=The Astrathal Range is colder and more shadowed than the Minthal Range, with minimal sunlight exposure due to its reflective black stone. The lower Slopes are cool and dim, with occasional fog banks rolling through the valleys. Higher Elevations are cold and still, with frequent cloud cover shrouding the peaks.
	~~=== Mineral Deposits ===~~

	* Onyx Shale – A dark, mirror-like stone used in ritual architecture and armor.
	* Starcore Ore – A mystical metal that is highly attuned to geomantic energy, known to hum faintly in the presence of magic.
	* Obsidian Veins – One of the largest sources of natural obsidian in Terasil, used for weaponry and sacred carvings.
	\|Climate=The Astrathal Range is colder and more shadowed than the Minthal Range, with minimal sunlight exposure due to its reflective black stone.

	* Lower Slopes – Cool and ~~dim, with occasional fog banks rolling through the valleys.~~		The underground climate is stable year round and comfortable albeit slightly humid..
	* Higher Elevations – Cold and still, with frequent cloud cover shrouding the peaks.
	* Underground Climate – Stable, slightly humid~~, maintained through geomantic heat sources~~.
	\|Settlements=The Western Minthari strongholds remain hidden within the deep recesses of the Astrathal Range, connected by tunnels and underground roads.		\|Settlements=The Western Minthari strongholds remain hidden within the deep recesses of the Astrathal Range, connected by tunnels and underground roads.

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	{{Mountain Ranges of Terasil Infobox		{{Mountain Ranges of Terasil Infobox
	\|Name=Astrathal Range		\|Name=Astrathal Range
	\|Image=[[File:~~Astralith Range~~ - ~~General 01~~.jpg\|center\|frameless]]		\|Image=[[File:Astralith_Range_-_General_01.jpg\|center\|frameless]]
	\|Location=~~Eastern Terasil,~~ West of the [[Minthal]] Valley		\|Location=West of the [[Minthal]] Valley
	\|Realm=~~Terasil~~		\|Realm=Minthal
			\|Region=[[Orethil]]
			\|Subregion=SW Continent
	\|Highest Peak=Mount Minthros		\|Highest Peak=Mount Minthros
	\|Climate=Cold and arid; extreme weather variations		\|Climate=Cold and arid; extreme weather variations
	\|Inhabitants=Minthari		\|Inhabitants=Minthari, [[Rhagoa]]
	}}		}}
	{{Mountain Ranges of Terasil Sections		{{Mountain Ranges of Terasil Sections
	\|Introduction='''The Astrathal Range''' is a Mountain Ranges of Terasil located to the west of the [[Minthal Valley]], forming a natural boundary between the [[Minthal Range]] and the outer reaches of [[Terasil]]. The mountains are known for their reflective black stone, which absorbs light and creates a shadowy landscape. Once part of a singular horseshoe-shaped massif, erosion and tectonic shifts split the mountains, creating the Minthal Valley and isolating the Western [[Minthari]] from their kin in the [[~~Minthal Range\|~~Minthal Range]].		\|Introduction='''The Astrathal Range''' is a Mountain Ranges of Terasil located to the west of the [[Minthal Valley]], forming a natural boundary between the [[Minthal Range]] and the outer reaches of [[Terasil]]. The mountains are known for their reflective black stone, which absorbs light and creates a shadowy landscape. Once part of a singular horseshoe-shaped massif, erosion and tectonic shifts split the mountains, creating the Minthal Valley and isolating the Western [[Minthari]] from their kin in the eastern [[Minthal Range]].

	The city of [[Minthsen]] is the seat of Western Minthari power, while [[Minthset]], a fortified outpost in the northern range, serves as their first line of defense.		The city of [[Minthsen]] is the seat of Western Minthari power, while [[Minthset]], a fortified outpost in the northern range, serves as their first line of defense.
	\|Etymology=The name "Astrathal" originates from ~~ancient~~ Minthari ~~script~~, meaning "~~Sky~~ Stone~~" or "Star-Forged Mountain~~." The reflective properties of its obsidian-like peaks give rise to legends of celestial origins, with some Minthari believing the mountains were shaped by forces beyond the mortal realm~~. Some geomancers claim the stone holds echoes of the stars, whispering ancient knowledge to those who listen~~.		\|Etymology=The name "Astrathal" originates from a Minthari word, meaning "Star Stone." The reflective properties of its obsidian-like peaks give rise to legends of celestial origins, with some Minthari believing the mountains were shaped by forces beyond the mortal realm.
	\|Geography=The Astrathal Range consists of sheer, reflective black peaks, deep caverns, and subterranean Minthari settlements. The range is steeped in perpetual shadow, with the stone absorbing most sunlight, leaving its slopes cool and dim even at midday.		\|Geography=The Astrathal Range consists of sheer, reflective black peaks, deep caverns, and subterranean Minthari settlements. The range is steeped in perpetual shadow, with the stone absorbing most sunlight, leaving its slopes cool and dim even at midday.

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	\|Location=Eastern Terasil, West of the [[Minthal]] Valley		\|Location=Eastern Terasil, West of the [[Minthal]] Valley
	\|Realm=Terasil		\|Realm=Terasil
	~~\|Region=Minthal~~
	\|Highest Peak=Mount Minthros		\|Highest Peak=Mount Minthros
	\|Climate=Cold and arid; extreme weather variations		\|Climate=Cold and arid; extreme weather variations