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{{Districts of Kar-Thal Sections

|Introduction=Surn’s Refuge is a vast, vaulted sanctuary district carved deep within the stone body of [[Kar-Thal]]. Known for its mineral formations, pillar rings, and architectural stillness, the district serves as the ceremonial soul of the city. Named in honor of [[Surn-Zal]], an early civic chronicler and architect ~~of stillness rites~~, the district is where [[Duranthi]] citizens gather for sacred observances, rites ~~of renewal~~, and carved remembrance during seasonal or seismic cycles.

|Introduction=Surn’s Refuge is a vast, vaulted sanctuary district carved deep within the stone body of [[Kar-Thal]]. Known for its mineral formations, pillar rings, and architectural stillness, the district serves as the ceremonial soul of the city. Named in honor of [[Surn-Zal]], an early civic chronicler and architect, the district is where [[Duranthi]] citizens gather for sacred observances, rites, and carved remembrance during seasonal or seismic cycles.

|Function=The district functions as Kar-Thal’s civic sanctuary, a space where personal reflection and communal ritual meet in solemn silence. It hosts [[Veshariin]] (''Days of Holding'') gatherings, ancestral oath renewals, and carved declarations open to all ~~castes and lineages~~. While not administrative or residential, Surn’s Refuge is integral to the city’s spiritual rhythm and cultural cohesion.

|Function=The district functions as Kar-Thal’s civic sanctuary, a space where personal reflection and communal ritual meet in solemn silence. It hosts [[Veshariin]] (''Days of Holding'') gatherings, ancestral oath renewals, and carved declarations open to all. While not administrative or residential, Surn’s Refuge is integral to the city’s spiritual rhythm and cultural cohesion.

|History=Surn’s Refuge was among the first deep chambers discovered during Kar-Thal’s downward expansion. Originally a natural mineral hollow, it was preserved and expanded through patient excavation under the direction of early stone-keepers. Its central pillar ring and basin floor were left uncarved—believed to be shaped by [[Oras]] himself~~. The district gained prominence after the first Cycle Concord, when the [[Council of Stone]] formalized ritual pauses for civic and ancestral realignment citywide~~.

|History=Surn’s Refuge was among the first deep chambers discovered during Kar-Thal’s downward expansion. Originally a natural mineral hollow most likely used by the Orasians, it was preserved and expanded through patient excavation under the direction of early stone-keepers. Its central pillar ring and basin floor were left uncarved—believed to be shaped by [[Oras]] himself.

|Notable Locations=* The Memory Basin – A bowl-shaped depression surrounded by uncut mineral shelves. Used for Cycle Day observances and stone-dusting rites.

* The Pillars of Stillness – Naturally formed spires encircling the central plaza. Their untouched surfaces mark places of silent gathering and ritual motion.

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 {{Districts of Kar-Thal Sections
-|Introduction=Surn’s Refuge is a vast, vaulted sanctuary district carved deep within the stone body of [[Kar-Thal]]. Known for its mineral formations, pillar rings, and architectural stillness, the district serves as the ceremonial soul of the city. Named in honor of [[Surn-Zal]], an early civic chronicler and architect of stillness rites, the district is where [[Duranthi]] citizens gather for sacred observances, rites of renewal, and carved remembrance during seasonal or seismic cycles.
+|Introduction=Surn’s Refuge is a vast, vaulted sanctuary district carved deep within the stone body of [[Kar-Thal]]. Known for its mineral formations, pillar rings, and architectural stillness, the district serves as the ceremonial soul of the city. Named in honor of [[Surn-Zal]], an early civic chronicler and architect, the district is where [[Duranthi]] citizens gather for sacred observances, rites, and carved remembrance during seasonal or seismic cycles.
-|Function=The district functions as Kar-Thal’s civic sanctuary, a space where personal reflection and communal ritual meet in solemn silence. It hosts [[Veshariin]] (''Days of Holding'') gatherings, ancestral oath renewals, and carved declarations open to all castes and lineages. While not administrative or residential, Surn’s Refuge is integral to the city’s spiritual rhythm and cultural cohesion.
+|Function=The district functions as Kar-Thal’s civic sanctuary, a space where personal reflection and communal ritual meet in solemn silence. It hosts [[Veshariin]] (''Days of Holding'') gatherings, ancestral oath renewals, and carved declarations open to all. While not administrative or residential, Surn’s Refuge is integral to the city’s spiritual rhythm and cultural cohesion.
-|History=Surn’s Refuge was among the first deep chambers discovered during Kar-Thal’s downward expansion. Originally a natural mineral hollow, it was preserved and expanded through patient excavation under the direction of early stone-keepers. Its central pillar ring and basin floor were left uncarved—believed to be shaped by [[Oras]] himself. The district gained prominence after the first Cycle Concord, when the [[Council of Stone]] formalized ritual pauses for civic and ancestral realignment citywide.
+|History=Surn’s Refuge was among the first deep chambers discovered during Kar-Thal’s downward expansion. Originally a natural mineral hollow most likely used by the Orasians, it was preserved and expanded through patient excavation under the direction of early stone-keepers. Its central pillar ring and basin floor were left uncarved—believed to be shaped by [[Oras]] himself.
 |Notable Locations=* The Memory Basin – A bowl-shaped depression surrounded by uncut mineral shelves. Used for Cycle Day observances and stone-dusting rites.
 * The Pillars of Stillness – Naturally formed spires encircling the central plaza. Their untouched surfaces mark places of silent gathering and ritual motion.