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Oros: Text replacement - "Murazkar Mountains" to "Murzkar Mountains"

2026-05-17T15:58:27Z

Text replacement - "Murazkar Mountains" to "Murzkar Mountains"

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	\|Geography=The city spreads across tiered stone plateaus carved into the mountain's spine. Ramps, tunnels, and cable bridges link the levels. Snow is frequent but melts quickly on the black stone streets. From the upper tiers, one can glimpse the peaks where traders cross narrow passes from the east.		\|Geography=The city spreads across tiered stone plateaus carved into the mountain's spine. Ramps, tunnels, and cable bridges link the levels. Snow is frequent but melts quickly on the black stone streets. From the upper tiers, one can glimpse the peaks where traders cross narrow passes from the east.
	\|History=Zarik-Val began as a waypoint for caravans between Minthari lands in the east and [[Sanctuary Vale]]. Its defensible location and mineral wealth drew investors and builders, especially from Kar-Thal.		\|History=Zarik-Val began as a waypoint for caravans between Minthari lands in the east and [[Sanctuary Vale]]. Its defensible location and mineral wealth drew investors and builders, especially from Kar-Thal.
	\|Economy=Zarik-Val’s wealth derives from stonecraft, trade logistics, and market exchange. Goods flow through the city between the [[~~Murazkar~~ Mountains]], the Minthari lands to the east and the plains of the Sanctuary Vale.		\|Economy=Zarik-Val’s wealth derives from stonecraft, trade logistics, and market exchange. Goods flow through the city between the [[Murzkar Mountains]], the Minthari lands to the east and the plains of the Sanctuary Vale.
	\|Defense and Military=Security is maintained by Stonewardens under the oversight of the [[Council of Kar-Thal]]. The city's mountain approach is easily defended.		\|Defense and Military=Security is maintained by Stonewardens under the oversight of the [[Council of Kar-Thal]]. The city's mountain approach is easily defended.
	}}		}}
	[[Category:Council of Kar-Thal Holdings]]		[[Category:Council of Kar-Thal Holdings]]

Oros: Text replacement - "Murazkar Range" to "Murazkar Mountains"

2026-05-06T03:41:27Z

Text replacement - "Murazkar Range" to "Murazkar Mountains"

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	\|Geography=The city spreads across tiered stone plateaus carved into the mountain's spine. Ramps, tunnels, and cable bridges link the levels. Snow is frequent but melts quickly on the black stone streets. From the upper tiers, one can glimpse the peaks where traders cross narrow passes from the east.		\|Geography=The city spreads across tiered stone plateaus carved into the mountain's spine. Ramps, tunnels, and cable bridges link the levels. Snow is frequent but melts quickly on the black stone streets. From the upper tiers, one can glimpse the peaks where traders cross narrow passes from the east.
	\|History=Zarik-Val began as a waypoint for caravans between Minthari lands in the east and [[Sanctuary Vale]]. Its defensible location and mineral wealth drew investors and builders, especially from Kar-Thal.		\|History=Zarik-Val began as a waypoint for caravans between Minthari lands in the east and [[Sanctuary Vale]]. Its defensible location and mineral wealth drew investors and builders, especially from Kar-Thal.
	\|Economy=Zarik-Val’s wealth derives from stonecraft, trade logistics, and market exchange. Goods flow through the city between the [[Murazkar ~~Range~~]], the Minthari lands to the east and the plains of the Sanctuary Vale.		\|Economy=Zarik-Val’s wealth derives from stonecraft, trade logistics, and market exchange. Goods flow through the city between the [[Murazkar Mountains]], the Minthari lands to the east and the plains of the Sanctuary Vale.
	\|Defense and Military=Security is maintained by Stonewardens under the oversight of the [[Council of Kar-Thal]]. The city's mountain approach is easily defended.		\|Defense and Military=Security is maintained by Stonewardens under the oversight of the [[Council of Kar-Thal]]. The city's mountain approach is easily defended.
	}}		}}
	[[Category:Council of Kar-Thal Holdings]]		[[Category:Council of Kar-Thal Holdings]]

Oros: Text replacement - "Council of Stone" to "Council of Kar-Thal"

2025-04-17T15:33:21Z

Text replacement - "Council of Stone" to "Council of Kar-Thal"

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	\|Inhabitants=[[Minthari]], [[Duranthi]]		\|Inhabitants=[[Minthari]], [[Duranthi]]
	\|Significance=Major highland trade center; hub of wealth and stonecraft		\|Significance=Major highland trade center; hub of wealth and stonecraft
	\|Controlled by=Council of ~~Stone~~		\|Controlled by=Council of Kar-Thal
	}}		}}
	{{Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale Sections		{{Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale Sections
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	\|History=Zarik-Val began as a waypoint for caravans between Minthari lands in the east and [[Sanctuary Vale]]. Its defensible location and mineral wealth drew investors and builders, especially from Kar-Thal.		\|History=Zarik-Val began as a waypoint for caravans between Minthari lands in the east and [[Sanctuary Vale]]. Its defensible location and mineral wealth drew investors and builders, especially from Kar-Thal.
	\|Economy=Zarik-Val’s wealth derives from stonecraft, trade logistics, and market exchange. Goods flow through the city between the [[Murazkar Range]], the Minthari lands to the east and the plains of the Sanctuary Vale.		\|Economy=Zarik-Val’s wealth derives from stonecraft, trade logistics, and market exchange. Goods flow through the city between the [[Murazkar Range]], the Minthari lands to the east and the plains of the Sanctuary Vale.
	\|Defense and Military=Security is maintained by Stonewardens under the oversight of the [[Council of ~~Stone~~]]. The city's mountain approach is easily defended.		\|Defense and Military=Security is maintained by Stonewardens under the oversight of the [[Council of Kar-Thal]]. The city's mountain approach is easily defended.
	}}		}}
	[[Category:Council of ~~Stone~~ Holdings]]		[[Category:Council of Kar-Thal Holdings]]

Oros at 01:50, 17 April 2025

2025-04-17T01:50:52Z

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	{{Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale Infobox		{{Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale Infobox
	\|Name=Zarik-Val		\|Name=Zarik-Val
	\|Image=[[File:~~Terasil -~~ Zarik-Val 01.jpg\|center\|frameless]]		\|Image=[[File:Zarik Val.jpg\|center\|frameless]]
	\|Type=Mountain Trade City		\|Type=Mountain Trade City
	\|Location=[[Citadel Mountains]] (75 miles northeast of Kar-Thal)		\|Location=[[Citadel Mountains]] (75 miles northeast of Kar-Thal)

Oros at 01:46, 17 April 2025

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	\|Location=[[Citadel Mountains]] (75 miles northeast of Kar-Thal)		\|Location=[[Citadel Mountains]] (75 miles northeast of Kar-Thal)
	\|Realm=[[Terasil]]		\|Realm=[[Terasil]]
	\|Inhabitants=Minthari, [[Duranthi]]		\|Region=Sanctuary Vale
			\|Subregion=Citadel Mountains
			\|Inhabitants=[[Minthari]], [[Duranthi]]
	\|Significance=Major highland trade center; hub of wealth and stonecraft		\|Significance=Major highland trade center; hub of wealth and stonecraft
	\|Controlled by=Council of Stone		\|Controlled by=Council of Stone
	}}		}}
	{{Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale Sections		{{Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale Sections
	\|Introduction=Zarik-Val is a prosperous city built high in the Citadel Mountains, northeast of [[Kar-Thal]]. ~~Unlike the austere strongholds to the south,~~ Zarik-Val ~~is known for its open markets, contract halls, and economic competition. It~~ attracts traders, artisans, and builders from across the eastern ranges ~~and serves as a primary surface~~ city for ~~the typically subterranean [[~~Minthari~~]] in the Sanctuary Vale~~.		\|Introduction=Zarik-Val is a prosperous city built high in the Citadel Mountains, northeast of [[Kar-Thal]]. Zarik-Val attracts traders, artisans, and builders from across the eastern ranges. The city is also known for its sizable Minthari population.
	\|Geography=The city spreads across tiered stone plateaus carved into the mountain's spine. Ramps, tunnels, and cable bridges link the levels. Snow is frequent but melts quickly on the black stone streets. From the upper tiers, one can glimpse the peaks where traders cross narrow passes from the east.		\|Geography=The city spreads across tiered stone plateaus carved into the mountain's spine. Ramps, tunnels, and cable bridges link the levels. Snow is frequent but melts quickly on the black stone streets. From the upper tiers, one can glimpse the peaks where traders cross narrow passes from the east.
	\|History=Zarik-Val began as a waypoint for caravans between Minthari lands in the east and ~~the~~ [[Sanctuary Vale]]. Its defensible location and mineral wealth drew investors and builders, especially from Kar-Thal~~. Over time, it evolved into a city managed by contract guilds and trade leagues.~~		\|History=Zarik-Val began as a waypoint for caravans between Minthari lands in the east and [[Sanctuary Vale]]. Its defensible location and mineral wealth drew investors and builders, especially from Kar-Thal.
	~~\|Districts=The city is organized by altitude and trade function. Key districts include:~~		\|Economy=Zarik-Val’s wealth derives from stonecraft, trade logistics, and market exchange. Goods flow through the city between the [[Murazkar Range]], the Minthari lands to the east and the plains of the Sanctuary Vale.
			\|Defense and Military=Security is maintained by Stonewardens under the oversight of the [[Council of Stone]]. The city's mountain approach is easily defended.
	* Upper Tier – Residential zone for contract holders and wealth-bearing families.
	* Workshop Row – Industrial yards where stone and metal goods are refined and traded.
	* Minthari Commons – A shaded district near tunnel access where most Minthari reside.
	* Justice District – Administrative center for legal affairs, contracts, and civic records.
	~~\|Notable Locations=* The Council Seat – City hall where rulings are confirmed by vote and mark.~~
	* Slate Pillars – Monumental engravings of lasting contracts and city laws.
	* Trader's Court – Enclosed plaza for private deals and negotiations.
	~~\|Culture and Society=Zarik-Val emphasizes formality, efficiency, and structured interaction. Status is measured by ownership, craftsmanship, and the ability to broker advantageous agreements~~.
	\|Economy=Zarik-Val’s wealth derives from stonecraft, trade logistics, and ~~controlled~~ market exchange. Goods flow through the city between the [[Murazkar Range]], the ~~Anvil tunnels,~~ and the plains~~. Key industries include gem-cutting, metal refinement, and vault construction. All commerce is logged and regulated—no item is traded without verified origin and measurement~~.
	\|Defense and Military=Security is maintained by Stonewardens under the oversight of the [[Council of Stone]]. The city's mountain approach is easily defended~~, and floodstone systems are installed at each main gate for rapid closure. Vaults and trade roads are under constant watch.~~
	\|Dangers and Threats=Natural hazards include snowstorms and stonefalls. Occasional smuggling attempts or contract disputes—sometimes escalating into debt-duels—are handled by city enforcers. The city's growing wealth has also drawn interest from more covert factions in the highlands.
	}}		}}
	[[Category:Council of Stone Holdings]]		[[Category:Council of Stone Holdings]]

Oros at 18:49, 6 April 2025

2025-04-06T18:49:30Z

Oros at 18:48, 6 April 2025

2025-04-06T18:48:03Z

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	\|Controlled by=Council of Stone		\|Controlled by=Council of Stone
	}}		}}

	{{Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale Sections		{{Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale Sections
	\|Introduction=Zarik-Val is a ~~wealthy and well-~~built ~~city set~~ high in the Citadel Mountains, northeast of [[Kar-Thal]]. Unlike the austere ~~stoneholds of its southern cousin~~, Zarik-Val is ~~a place of~~ open markets, contract ~~houses~~, and ~~quiet~~ competition. It ~~draws~~ traders, ~~builders~~, and ~~artisans~~ from across the eastern ranges, and ~~has become~~ a ~~favored~~ surface ~~Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale~~ for the ~~usually~~ subterranean [[Minthari]].		\|Introduction=Zarik-Val is a prosperous city built high in the Citadel Mountains, northeast of [[Kar-Thal]]. Unlike the austere strongholds to the south, Zarik-Val is known for its open markets, contract halls, and economic competition. It attracts traders, artisans, and builders from across the eastern ranges and serves as a primary surface city for the typically subterranean [[Minthari]].
	\|Geography=The city ~~is built~~ across ~~wide~~ stone plateaus carved ~~from~~ the ~~mountain’s~~ spine. ~~Each level is connected by ramps~~, tunnels, and cable bridges. Snow ~~falls often~~ but melts quickly on the ~~warm~~ black stone ~~that makes up most of the~~ streets. From the upper ~~edges~~, one can ~~see~~ the ~~distant~~ peaks where ~~deep-~~traders ~~arrive through~~ narrow ~~mountain~~ passes.		\|Geography=The city spreads across tiered stone plateaus carved into the mountain's spine. Ramps, tunnels, and cable bridges link the levels. Snow is frequent but melts quickly on the black stone streets. From the upper tiers, one can glimpse the peaks where traders cross narrow passes from the east.
	\|History=Zarik-Val began as a ~~waystation~~ for caravans ~~traveling~~ between ~~the eastern home of the~~ Minthari and [[Sanctuary Vale]] ~~and lands out west~~. Its ~~position—defensible~~ and ~~resource-rich—drew artisans~~ and ~~investors~~ from Kar-Thal ~~and beyond~~. Over time, it ~~grew~~ into a ~~full Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale run~~ by contract ~~holders~~ and ~~guild~~ leagues.		\|History=Zarik-Val began as a waypoint for caravans between Minthari lands and the [[Sanctuary Vale]]. Its defensible location and mineral wealth drew investors and builders, especially from Kar-Thal. Over time, it evolved into a city managed by contract guilds and trade leagues.
	\|Districts=The city is ~~divided~~ by altitude and trade function. Key districts include:		\|Districts=The city is organized by altitude and trade function. Key districts include:

	* Upper ~~Tier– Where the wealthiest families and~~ contract holders ~~live~~ and ~~negotiate~~.		* Upper Tier – Residential zone for contract holders and wealth-bearing families.
	* Workshop Row – ~~Workshops and cutting~~ yards where ~~quarried~~ stone and ~~refined~~ goods are ~~shaped~~ and traded.		* Workshop Row – Industrial yards where stone and metal goods are refined and traded.
	* Minthari Commons – A shaded~~, lower~~ district where most Minthari ~~live and underground channels connect to the Deep Road tunnels~~.		* Minthari Commons – A shaded district near tunnel access where most Minthari reside.
	* Justice District – ~~The~~ legal ~~and record-keeping zone~~, ~~where all~~ contracts~~, trials~~, and ~~deals are witnessed and signed~~.		* Justice District – Administrative center for legal affairs, contracts, and civic records.
	\|Notable Locations=* The Council ~~Seat– Council~~ hall where ~~city~~ rulings are ~~made~~ by ~~voice~~ and mark.		\|Notable Locations=* The Council Seat – City hall where rulings are confirmed by vote and mark.
	* Slate Pillars – ~~Public monuments engraved with long-standing~~ contracts and ~~civic~~ laws.		* Slate Pillars – Monumental engravings of lasting contracts and city laws.
	* Trader's Court – A plaza ~~where meetings~~ and ~~deals are made in private~~.		* Trader's Court – Enclosed plaza for private deals and negotiations.
	\|Culture and Society=Zarik-Val ~~is orderly but not cold. Speech is respected~~, and ~~silence is saved for decisions~~. Status ~~comes from~~ ownership, ~~skill~~, ~~or deal-making~~. ~~Orasians here are clean-spoken and precise, and~~ Minthari are ~~given respect~~ for their ~~patience~~ and ~~craftsmanship. While not~~ a spiritual ~~city~~, ~~many locals mark their doors with quiet blessings~~.		\|Culture and Society=Zarik-Val emphasizes formality, efficiency, and structured interaction. Status is measured by ownership, craftsmanship, and the ability to broker advantageous agreements. The Minthari are respected for their skills and longevity, and while the city lacks a strong spiritual focus, door markings and protective etchings are common throughout residential zones.
	\|Economy=~~The city’s~~ wealth ~~comes~~ from ~~stone~~, trade, and ~~quiet control~~. ~~Contract houses regulate goods moving~~ between the [[Murazkar Range]], the Anvil tunnels, and the plains ~~beyond~~. ~~Gem~~-cutting, ~~vault-work~~, and ~~metal refinement also play key roles~~. ~~No good~~ is ~~sold~~ without ~~a name, mark,~~ and ~~weight~~.		\|Economy=Zarik-Val’s wealth derives from stonecraft, trade logistics, and controlled market exchange. Goods flow through the city between the [[Murazkar Range]], the Anvil tunnels, and the plains. Key industries include gem-cutting, metal refinement, and vault construction. All commerce is logged and regulated—no item is traded without verified origin and measurement.
	\|Defense and Military=Stonewardens, under the [[Council of Stone]] ~~leadership, guard its roads and treasuries~~. ~~Its cliffs and paths are narrow and~~ easily ~~sealed~~, and ~~every~~ main gate ~~has been cut to close by hand or floodstone if needed~~.		\|Defense and Military=Security is maintained by Stonewardens under the oversight of the [[Council of Stone]]. The city's mountain approach is easily defended, and floodstone systems are installed at each main gate for rapid closure. Vaults and trade roads are under constant watch.
	\|Dangers and Threats=~~Snowstorms, stone collapse,~~ and ~~rare~~ smuggling attempts ~~pose the main threats. Some worry about~~ debt-~~duels, when contract disputes escalate beyond speech~~. The city's wealth has also drawn ~~quiet~~ interest from more ~~shadowed parts of~~ the highlands.		\|Dangers and Threats=Natural hazards include snowstorms and stonefalls. Occasional smuggling attempts or contract disputes—sometimes escalating into debt-duels—are handled by city enforcers. The city's growing wealth has also drawn interest from more covert factions in the highlands.
	}}		}}
	[[~~category~~:Council of Stone Holdings]]
			[[Category:Council of Stone Holdings]]

Oros at 06:16, 3 April 2025

2025-04-03T06:16:46Z

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	{{~~Settlement~~ Infobox		{{Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale Infobox
	\|Name=Zarik-Val		\|Name=Zarik-Val
	\|Image=[[File:Terasil - Zarik-Val 01.jpg\|center\|frameless]]		\|Image=[[File:Terasil - Zarik-Val 01.jpg\|center\|frameless]]
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	\|Controlled by=Council of Stone		\|Controlled by=Council of Stone
	}}		}}
	{{~~Settlement~~ Sections		{{Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale Sections
	\|Introduction=Zarik-Val is a wealthy and well-built city set high in the Citadel Mountains, northeast of [[Kar-Thal]]. Unlike the austere stoneholds of its southern cousin, Zarik-Val is a place of open markets, contract houses, and quiet competition. It draws traders, builders, and artisans from across the eastern ranges, and has become a favored surface ~~settlement~~ for the usually subterranean [[Minthari]].		\|Introduction=Zarik-Val is a wealthy and well-built city set high in the Citadel Mountains, northeast of [[Kar-Thal]]. Unlike the austere stoneholds of its southern cousin, Zarik-Val is a place of open markets, contract houses, and quiet competition. It draws traders, builders, and artisans from across the eastern ranges, and has become a favored surface Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale for the usually subterranean [[Minthari]].
	\|Geography=The city is built across wide stone plateaus carved from the mountain’s spine. Each level is connected by ramps, tunnels, and cable bridges. Snow falls often but melts quickly on the warm black stone that makes up most of the streets. From the upper edges, one can see the distant peaks where deep-traders arrive through narrow mountain passes.		\|Geography=The city is built across wide stone plateaus carved from the mountain’s spine. Each level is connected by ramps, tunnels, and cable bridges. Snow falls often but melts quickly on the warm black stone that makes up most of the streets. From the upper edges, one can see the distant peaks where deep-traders arrive through narrow mountain passes.
	\|History=Zarik-Val began as a waystation for caravans traveling between the eastern home of the Minthari and [[Sanctuary Vale]] and lands out west. Its position—defensible and resource-rich—drew artisans and investors from Kar-Thal and beyond. Over time, it grew into a full ~~settlement~~ run by contract holders and guild leagues.		\|History=Zarik-Val began as a waystation for caravans traveling between the eastern home of the Minthari and [[Sanctuary Vale]] and lands out west. Its position—defensible and resource-rich—drew artisans and investors from Kar-Thal and beyond. Over time, it grew into a full Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale run by contract holders and guild leagues.
	\|Districts=The city is divided by altitude and trade function. Key districts include:		\|Districts=The city is divided by altitude and trade function. Key districts include:

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	\|Dangers and Threats=Snowstorms, stone collapse, and rare smuggling attempts pose the main threats. Some worry about debt-duels, when contract disputes escalate beyond speech. The city's wealth has also drawn quiet interest from more shadowed parts of the highlands.		\|Dangers and Threats=Snowstorms, stone collapse, and rare smuggling attempts pose the main threats. Some worry about debt-duels, when contract disputes escalate beyond speech. The city's wealth has also drawn quiet interest from more shadowed parts of the highlands.
	}}		}}
	~~[[category:Sanctuary Vale]]~~
	[[category:Council of Stone Holdings]]		[[category:Council of Stone Holdings]]

Oros at 04:41, 31 March 2025

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	{{Settlement Infobox		{{Settlement Infobox
			\|Name=Zarik-Val
	\|Image=[[File:Terasil - Zarik-Val 01.jpg\|center\|frameless]]		\|Image=[[File:Terasil - Zarik-Val 01.jpg\|center\|frameless]]
	~~\|Name=Zarik-Val~~
	\|Type=Mountain Trade City		\|Type=Mountain Trade City
	\|Location=[[Citadel Mountains]] (75 miles northeast of Kar-Thal)		\|Location=[[Citadel Mountains]] (75 miles northeast of Kar-Thal)
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	\|Inhabitants=Minthari		\|Inhabitants=Minthari
	\|Significance=Major highland trade center; hub of wealth and stonecraft		\|Significance=Major highland trade center; hub of wealth and stonecraft
			\|Controlled by=Council of Stone
	}}		}}
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	\|Dangers and Threats=Snowstorms, stone collapse, and rare smuggling attempts pose the main threats. Some worry about debt-duels, when contract disputes escalate beyond speech. The city's wealth has also drawn quiet interest from more shadowed parts of the highlands.		\|Dangers and Threats=Snowstorms, stone collapse, and rare smuggling attempts pose the main threats. Some worry about debt-duels, when contract disputes escalate beyond speech. The city's wealth has also drawn quiet interest from more shadowed parts of the highlands.
	}}		}}
	[[category:~~Citadel Mountains~~]]		[[category:Sanctuary Vale]]
	[[category:~~Terasil~~]]		[[category:Council of Stone Holdings]]

Oros at 03:01, 30 March 2025

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	\|Name=Zarik-Val		\|Name=Zarik-Val
	\|Type=Mountain Trade City		\|Type=Mountain Trade City
	\|Location=[[Citadel Mountains]] (70 miles northeast of Kar-Thal)		\|Location=[[Citadel Mountains]] (75 miles northeast of Kar-Thal)
	\|Realm=[[Terasil]]		\|Realm=[[Terasil]]
	\|Inhabitants=Minthari		\|Inhabitants=Minthari

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	\|Location=[[Citadel Mountains]] (75 miles northeast of Kar-Thal)		\|Location=[[Citadel Mountains]] (75 miles northeast of Kar-Thal)
	\|Realm=[[Terasil]]		\|Realm=[[Terasil]]
	\|Inhabitants=Minthari		\|Inhabitants=Minthari, [[Duranthi]]
	\|Significance=Major highland trade center; hub of wealth and stonecraft		\|Significance=Major highland trade center; hub of wealth and stonecraft
	\|Controlled by=Council of Stone		\|Controlled by=Council of Stone
	}}		}}

	{{Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale Sections		{{Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale Sections
	\|Introduction=Zarik-Val is a prosperous city built high in the Citadel Mountains, northeast of [[Kar-Thal]]. Unlike the austere strongholds to the south, Zarik-Val is known for its open markets, contract halls, and economic competition. It attracts traders, artisans, and builders from across the eastern ranges and serves as a primary surface city for the typically subterranean [[Minthari]].		\|Introduction=Zarik-Val is a prosperous city built high in the Citadel Mountains, northeast of [[Kar-Thal]]. Unlike the austere strongholds to the south, Zarik-Val is known for its open markets, contract halls, and economic competition. It attracts traders, artisans, and builders from across the eastern ranges and serves as a primary surface city for the typically subterranean [[Minthari]] in the Sanctuary Vale.
	\|Geography=The city spreads across tiered stone plateaus carved into the mountain's spine. Ramps, tunnels, and cable bridges link the levels. Snow is frequent but melts quickly on the black stone streets. From the upper tiers, one can glimpse the peaks where traders cross narrow passes from the east.		\|Geography=The city spreads across tiered stone plateaus carved into the mountain's spine. Ramps, tunnels, and cable bridges link the levels. Snow is frequent but melts quickly on the black stone streets. From the upper tiers, one can glimpse the peaks where traders cross narrow passes from the east.
	\|History=Zarik-Val began as a waypoint for caravans between Minthari lands and the [[Sanctuary Vale]]. Its defensible location and mineral wealth drew investors and builders, especially from Kar-Thal. Over time, it evolved into a city managed by contract guilds and trade leagues.		\|History=Zarik-Val began as a waypoint for caravans between Minthari lands in the east and the [[Sanctuary Vale]]. Its defensible location and mineral wealth drew investors and builders, especially from Kar-Thal. Over time, it evolved into a city managed by contract guilds and trade leagues.
	\|Districts=The city is organized by altitude and trade function. Key districts include:		\|Districts=The city is organized by altitude and trade function. Key districts include:

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	* Slate Pillars – Monumental engravings of lasting contracts and city laws.		* Slate Pillars – Monumental engravings of lasting contracts and city laws.
	* Trader's Court – Enclosed plaza for private deals and negotiations.		* Trader's Court – Enclosed plaza for private deals and negotiations.
	\|Culture and Society=Zarik-Val emphasizes formality, efficiency, and structured interaction. Status is measured by ownership, craftsmanship, and the ability to broker advantageous agreements~~. The Minthari are respected for their skills and longevity, and while the city lacks a strong spiritual focus, door markings and protective etchings are common throughout residential zones~~.		\|Culture and Society=Zarik-Val emphasizes formality, efficiency, and structured interaction. Status is measured by ownership, craftsmanship, and the ability to broker advantageous agreements.
	\|Economy=Zarik-Val’s wealth derives from stonecraft, trade logistics, and controlled market exchange. Goods flow through the city between the [[Murazkar Range]], the Anvil tunnels, and the plains. Key industries include gem-cutting, metal refinement, and vault construction. All commerce is logged and regulated—no item is traded without verified origin and measurement.		\|Economy=Zarik-Val’s wealth derives from stonecraft, trade logistics, and controlled market exchange. Goods flow through the city between the [[Murazkar Range]], the Anvil tunnels, and the plains. Key industries include gem-cutting, metal refinement, and vault construction. All commerce is logged and regulated—no item is traded without verified origin and measurement.
	\|Defense and Military=Security is maintained by Stonewardens under the oversight of the [[Council of Stone]]. The city's mountain approach is easily defended, and floodstone systems are installed at each main gate for rapid closure. Vaults and trade roads are under constant watch.		\|Defense and Military=Security is maintained by Stonewardens under the oversight of the [[Council of Stone]]. The city's mountain approach is easily defended, and floodstone systems are installed at each main gate for rapid closure. Vaults and trade roads are under constant watch.
	\|Dangers and Threats=Natural hazards include snowstorms and stonefalls. Occasional smuggling attempts or contract disputes—sometimes escalating into debt-duels—are handled by city enforcers. The city's growing wealth has also drawn interest from more covert factions in the highlands.		\|Dangers and Threats=Natural hazards include snowstorms and stonefalls. Occasional smuggling attempts or contract disputes—sometimes escalating into debt-duels—are handled by city enforcers. The city's growing wealth has also drawn interest from more covert factions in the highlands.
	}}		}}

	[[Category:Council of Stone Holdings]]		[[Category:Council of Stone Holdings]]