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{{Mountain Ranges of | {{Mountain Ranges of Elemara Infobox | ||
|Name= | |Name=Bogh Mountains | ||
|Image=[[File:Boundary_Mountains_-_General_01.jpg|center|frameless]] | |Image=[[File:Boundary_Mountains_-_General_01.jpg|center|frameless]] | ||
|Location=[[File:Boundary Mountain Location.jpg|center|frameless|Boundary Mountain Location]] | |Location=[[File:Boundary Mountain Location.jpg|center|frameless|Boundary Mountain Location]] | ||
{{center| | {{center|Bogh Mountains in red}} | ||
|Realm= | |Realm=Khamria | ||
|Highest Peak=Vorl-Kharn | |Highest Peak=Vorl-Kharn | ||
|Climate=Cold, arid highlands; extreme weather at higher elevations | |Climate=Cold, arid highlands; extreme weather at higher elevations | ||
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{{Mountain Ranges of | {{Mountain Ranges of Elemara Sections | ||
|Introduction=The | |Introduction=The Bogh Mountains are a formidable range marking the westernmost border of Khamria, separating [[Arânzeni]] lands from the [[Gosterra]]. Their towering, iron-rich peaks and jagged ridges form a natural defense. | ||
The southern pass through the range is fortified by Shem-Kal, a strategic outpost, while the town of Hek-Vareth, carved into the mountain’s lower slopes, serves as a key trade and defense hub. In the north, the settlement of Men-Kal sits high in the | The southern pass through the range is fortified by Shem-Kal, a strategic outpost, while the town of Hek-Vareth, carved into the mountain’s lower slopes, serves as a key trade and defense hub. In the north, the settlement of Men-Kal sits high in the Bogh Mountains guarding the northern pass. | ||
|Etymology= | |Etymology=''Bogh'' is the Gostaldi word for boundary and reflects their historical and symbolic role as the barrier between Gosterra and Khamria and the lands beyond. | ||
|Geography=The | |Geography=The Bogh Mountains stretch along Khamria’s western frontier, forming a steep, nearly impassable ridge. | ||
=== Major Landmarks === | === Major Landmarks === | ||
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* The Iron Wall – A continuous ridgeline of nearly vertical peaks. | * The Iron Wall – A continuous ridgeline of nearly vertical peaks. | ||
|Geology=The range is famous for its iron-rich composition. | |Geology=The range is famous for its iron-rich composition. | ||
|Climate=The | |Climate=The Bogh Mountains experience harsh, unpredictable weather, with strong winds and extreme temperature shifts. At lower Slopes the climate is hot, arid and rocky, with occasional hardy vegetation. In the higher Peaks, cold and windswept conditions persist, with perpetual frost covering the highest summits. | ||
|Settlements=Despite its harsh conditions, the | |Settlements=Despite its harsh conditions, the Bogh Mountains house important [[Yairanian]] strongholds. | ||
=== Shem-Kal === | === Shem-Kal === | ||
A fortress guarding the southern pass, ensuring that no unwanted forces enter | A fortress guarding the southern pass, ensuring that no unwanted forces enter Khamria. | ||
=== Hek-Vareth === | === Hek-Vareth === | ||
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=== Men-Kal === | === Men-Kal === | ||
Khamria’s northern frontier, [[Men-Kal]] sits high in the Bogh Mountains. | |||
|Economy=While rich with iron, the nature of the stone has proved to difficult to mine for economy. | |Economy=While rich with iron, the nature of the stone has proved to difficult to mine for economy. | ||
|Flora=* Ironroot Shrub – A plant with roots strong enough to penetrate iron deposits. | |Flora=* Ironroot Shrub – A plant with roots strong enough to penetrate iron deposits. | ||
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* Kharn Ram – A large, mountain-dwelling beast, with horns as hard as steel. | * Kharn Ram – A large, mountain-dwelling beast, with horns as hard as steel. | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:Khamria]] | ||