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{{Structures of Kar-Thar Infobox
{{Structures of Kar-Thar Infobox
|Name=Tarrakul Arhun
|Name=Tarrakul Arhun
|Image=[[File:Terasil - Kar-Thal Tarrakul Arhun 01.jpg|center|frameless]]
|Image=[[File:Terasil_-_Kar-Thal_Tarrakul_Arhun_01.jpg|center|frameless]]
|District=[[Surn's Refuge]]
|District=[[Surn's Refuge]]
|Settlement=[[Kar-Thal]]
|Settlement=[[Kar-Thal]]
|Location=Inner sanctuary tier, near the harmonic caverns
|Location=Inner sanctuary tier, near the stillstone caverns
|Realm=[[Terasil]]
|Realm=[[Terasil]]
|Constructed=Unknown; pre-dates civic calendar
|Constructed=Unknown; pre-dates civic calendar
|Cultural Origin=[[Orasian]]
|Cultural Origin=[[Duranthi]]
}}
}}
{{Structures of Kar-Thar Sections
{{Structures of Kar-Thar Sections
|Introduction='''Tarrakul Arhun''', known as The Rooted Temple, is a sacred sanctuary carved into the inner tiers of [[Surn's Refuge|Surn’s Refuge]] in [[Kar-Thal]]. Its central feature is a towering column of uncarved stone that rises from the living bedrock—believed by [[Orasian|Orasians]] to be a raw and unmediated conduit of [[Oras|Oras’s]] presence. Unlike other sanctified structures, Tarrakul Arhun was not shaped by tools or tone. It was revealed, not made.
|Introduction='''Tarrakul Arhun''', known as The Rooted Temple, is a sacred sanctuary carved into the inner tiers of [[Surn's Refuge|Surn’s Refuge]] in [[Kar-Thal]]. Its central feature is a towering column of uncarved stone rising from the living bedrock—believed by the [[Duranthi]] to be an unmediated axis of [[Oras|Oras’s]] enduring presence.
|History=The sanctuary predates all known Orasian civic expansions. Early stone-seers discovered the column while carving initial meditation halls and halted further work immediately, citing a tonal stillness unlike anything encountered. Rather than extract or sculpt the stone, they structured the sanctuary around it—preserving its alignment, silence, and pulse.
|History=The sanctuary predates all known Duranthi civic expansions and was believed to be used by the Orasians long before the Great Migration. Early stone-keepers encountered the column during the initial formation of inner chambers and immediately halted further excavation, citing a stillness in the stone unmatched by any encountered strata. Rather than carve or alter the stone, they constructed the sanctuary around it—preserving its form, silence, and pressure alignment.


Rites conducted here date back to the earliest harmonic intervals, and the site has never been modified. Several lore tablets suggest that even the earliest [[Rite-Keeper|Rite-Keepers]] were required to spend a full cycle in its shadow before their initiation.
Rites conducted here are among the oldest preserved in Duranthi record.
|Architecture=The sanctuary is circular, carved concentrically around the column. The ceiling slopes inward slightly, creating a resonance chamber of profound stillness. No carvings mark the walls, and no light is introduced beyond faint natural glowstones. Seating alcoves are built into the outer ring for silent observance.
|Architecture=The sanctuary is circular, carved concentrically around the central column. The ceiling slopes inward slightly, emphasizing gravitational symmetry and inward focus. No carvings mark the walls. Seating alcoves are built into the outer ring for silent vigil and presence.


The central column itself—Arhun—is over twenty feet in diameter, matte in texture, and composed of a mineral composition found nowhere else in Terasil. The surface is untouched, its harmonic signature completely stable.
The central column—called Arhun—is over twenty feet in diameter, matte in texture, and composed of a mineral not found elsewhere in Terasil. Its surface remains untouched, bearing no toolmark, seal, or inscription.
|Function=Tarrakul Arhun serves as a site of vision, alignment, and inward descent. Worshipers press their foreheads or hands to the column during silent convergence, allowing the resonance of the stone to move through their breath. It is not a place of petition, but of listening—used primarily by senior Rite-Keepers, echo-seers, and citizens in need of deep orientation.
|Function=Tarrakul Arhun serves as a site of convergence, meditation, and stillness.
|Cultural Role=The sanctuary plays a central role during [[Veshariin]] observances and echo-cycle transitions. While the public is permitted access, they must pass through a stilling rite beforehand and remove all items not born of stone.
|Cultural Role=The sanctuary is central during [[Veshariin]] observances. Public access is permitted only under stillness protocol; visitors must pass through a cleansing rite and relinquish all non-stone artifacts.


Orasian artisans, judges, and lore-keepers frequently return here between major works or decisions. To consult Arhûn is considered a rite of humility—an acknowledgment that no echo we carve is final.
Duranthi artisans, judges, and archivists frequently return here between significant works or declarations. To stand at Arhun is considered a rite of humility—an admission that all memory must yield to origin.
|Interpretation=Some believe Arhun is the last remnant of Oras’s original shaping breath—the place where earth became form. Others see it as the heart-stone of the city itself, anchoring Kar-Thal’s resonance. While interpretations vary, all agree: to touch the stone is to be known, not to know.
|Interpretation=Some regard Arhun as the last uncarved fragment of Oras’s original shaping—where matter first took form. Others believe it to be Kar-Thal’s true axis, a memory that keeps the city bound to its source. Interpretations vary, but all agree: to touch Arhun is not to seek understanding, but to offer oneself to be understood.
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Latest revision as of 06:34, 6 April 2025

Tarrakul Arhun
DistrictSurn's Refuge
SettlementKar-Thal
LocationInner sanctuary tier, near the stillstone caverns
RealmTerasil
ConstructedUnknown; pre-dates civic calendar
Cultural OriginDuranthi

Tarrakul Arhun, known as The Rooted Temple, is a sacred sanctuary carved into the inner tiers of Surn’s Refuge in Kar-Thal. Its central feature is a towering column of uncarved stone rising from the living bedrock—believed by the Duranthi to be an unmediated axis of Oras’s enduring presence.

History

The sanctuary predates all known Duranthi civic expansions and was believed to be used by the Orasians long before the Great Migration. Early stone-keepers encountered the column during the initial formation of inner chambers and immediately halted further excavation, citing a stillness in the stone unmatched by any encountered strata. Rather than carve or alter the stone, they constructed the sanctuary around it—preserving its form, silence, and pressure alignment.

Rites conducted here are among the oldest preserved in Duranthi record.

Architecture

The sanctuary is circular, carved concentrically around the central column. The ceiling slopes inward slightly, emphasizing gravitational symmetry and inward focus. No carvings mark the walls. Seating alcoves are built into the outer ring for silent vigil and presence.

The central column—called Arhun—is over twenty feet in diameter, matte in texture, and composed of a mineral not found elsewhere in Terasil. Its surface remains untouched, bearing no toolmark, seal, or inscription.

Function

Tarrakul Arhun serves as a site of convergence, meditation, and stillness.

Cultural Role

The sanctuary is central during Veshariin observances. Public access is permitted only under stillness protocol; visitors must pass through a cleansing rite and relinquish all non-stone artifacts.

Duranthi artisans, judges, and archivists frequently return here between significant works or declarations. To stand at Arhun is considered a rite of humility—an admission that all memory must yield to origin.

Interpretation

Some regard Arhun as the last uncarved fragment of Oras’s original shaping—where matter first took form. Others believe it to be Kar-Thal’s true axis, a memory that keeps the city bound to its source. Interpretations vary, but all agree: to touch Arhun is not to seek understanding, but to offer oneself to be understood.