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| {{Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale Infobox | | {{Settlements in the Baviare Vale Infobox |
| |Name=Surnaketh | | |Name=Ierițairan |
| |Image=[[File:Terasil - Surnaketh.jpg|center|frameless]] | | |Image=[[File:Ierițairan.jpg|center|frameless]] |
| |Type=[[Orasia]] Sanctuary | | |Type=Osian Sanctuary |
| |Location=Northern Citadel Mountains, near [[Orak-Thun]] | | |Location=Northern Așdilu Mountains, near [[Mount Arînzbianz]] |
| |Realm=[[Terasil]] | | |Realm=[[Khamria]] |
| |Significance=Center for Orasia study | | |Region=[[Baviare Vale]] |
| | |Subregion=Așdilu Mountains |
| | |Significance=Center for Osian study |
| | |Controlled by=Path of Yairan |
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| {{Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale Sections | | {{Settlements in the Baviare Vale Sections |
| |Introduction=Surnaketh, known as The Still Root, is 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 the most direct point of communion with the Orasia, Surnaketh exists outside civic jurisdiction. Though not hidden or forbidden, its approach is long and deliberate, taken only by those prepared for stillness, resonance, and silent descent. | | |Introduction=Ierițairan is a monastic sanctuary nestled deep within the northern edge of the [[Așdilu Mountains]], near the highland convergence point of [[Mount Arînzbianz]]. Revered across Khamria as one of the most direct points of communion with the [[Yairan]]. As with most centers for [[Osia]] study, Ierițairan exists outside any one civic jurisdiction. |
| |Geography=The structure is carved from the mountain itself—no stone has been imported or reshaped beyond necessity. Its design follows the contours of a natural resonance shaft that spirals inward toward a central chamber known as the Harmonic Root. The outer halls contain monastic cells, echo wells, and stepped terraces for slow tone-walking. | | |Etymology=From the Arânzeni word ''iere'' (land, people) and the name of [[Yairan]], "land of Yairan". |
| | |History=Ierițairan predates most formal institutions. Oral records suggest it was first built by an unnamed [[Namuril]] during the early [[Great Erosion]]. Early scholars noted its presence and gradually recognized it as a site of elemental attunement. |
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| The sanctuary lacks ornamentation. Walls are bare but acoustically alive. Lighting is natural, filtered through fractured mineral slits. No speaking occurs within the inner sanctum—only breath and tone. | | The [[Arânzeni]] later adopted Ierițairan as a sanctum for meditation before eventually turning Ierițairan over to the Path of Yairan, who converted the sanctum into a center for studying earth-based Osia. |
| |History=Surnaketh predates most formal institutions. Oral records suggest it was first discovered—not built—by an unnamed [[Orasian]] during the early [[Era of Isolation]]. Its presence was noted by early echo-seers and gradually recognized as a site of balance and elemental grounding. | | |Spiritual Significance=The sanctuary functions as a site of earth based [[attunement]] and study. It is maintained by the Path of Yairan. |
| | |Defense and Military=Ierițairan can be reached by footpaths from the mountain plateaus nea Mount Arînzbianz. The journey takes two days on foot. |
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| The [[Duranthi]] later adopted Surnaketh as a neutral sanctum for meditation. The Duranthi turned Surnaketh over to the Orasiari order, the Stonebound, who converted the sanctum into a center for studying Orasia.
| | There are no gates or guards. |
| |Spiritual Significance=The sanctuary functions as a site of Orasian [[attunement]] and study. It is maintained by the Stonebound Order, who safeguard its purity and perform rituals tied to Orasian cosmology.
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| |Defense and Military=Surnaketh can be reached by footpaths from the mountain plateaus near [[Special:FormEdit/Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale/Orak-Thun|Orak-Thun]]. The journey takes two days on foot.
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| There are no gates or guards. Entry is based on intent. Those who bring disharmony find themselves unable to cross the final threshold near the entrance. | |
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| [[category:Centers of Osia]][[category:Orasia]] | | [[category:Centers of Osia]] |