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|Name=Ir-Tarin | |Name=Ir-Tarin | ||
|Image=[[File:Terasil_-_Ir-Tarin_01.jpg|center|frameless]] | |Image=[[File:Terasil_-_Ir-Tarin_01.jpg|center|frameless]] | ||
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|Significance=Rest point and water station for travelers on the path to Surnaketh | |Significance=Rest point and water station for travelers on the path to Surnaketh | ||
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|Introduction=Ir-Tarin is a small waystation along the Deep Road route connecting [[Zarik-Val]] and the monastic settlement of [[Surnaketh]]. It serves as a place of pause and ritual stillness for pilgrims making the descent, and is the only structured rest stop along the 55-mile stretch between the two settlements. | |Introduction=Ir-Tarin is a small waystation along the Deep Road route connecting [[Zarik-Val]] and the monastic settlement of [[Surnaketh]]. It serves as a place of pause and ritual stillness for pilgrims making the descent, and is the only structured rest stop along the 55-mile stretch between the two settlements. | ||
|Geography=The | |Geography=The Outposts in the Sanctuary Vales in the [[Sanctuary Vale]] is carved into a gentle bend of the tunnel path, where the air cools and condensation forms along the stone walls. A shallow depression in the floor collects clean water, and soft mineral light from embedded stone gives the chamber a muted glow. Narrow shelves and recessed niches line the walls, offering space for quiet sitting and personal reflection. | ||
|History=Ir-Tarin was first shaped by stoneworkers in the early days of Deep Road expansion. It was not intended as a town, but as a gesture—a place to step away from one’s journey and prepare for what lies ahead. Over time, the chamber was expanded slightly to include a water basin and carved markers for shared silence. | |History=Ir-Tarin was first shaped by stoneworkers in the early days of Deep Road expansion. It was not intended as a town, but as a gesture—a place to step away from one’s journey and prepare for what lies ahead. Over time, the chamber was expanded slightly to include a water basin and carved markers for shared silence. | ||
|Functions and Features=* Reflection Pool – A still water basin fed by condensation, used for washing, drinking, or quiet ritual. | |Functions and Features=* Reflection Pool – A still water basin fed by condensation, used for washing, drinking, or quiet ritual. | ||
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|Threats and Dangers=Rare structural tremors have been reported, and occasional flickering lights have led some to believe Ir-Tarin sits near a faded tunnel branch. However, no formal breaches or attacks have been recorded. | |Threats and Dangers=Rare structural tremors have been reported, and occasional flickering lights have led some to believe Ir-Tarin sits near a faded tunnel branch. However, no formal breaches or attacks have been recorded. | ||
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