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{{~~Outpost~~ Infobox

{{Outposts in the Sanctuary Vale Infobox

|Name=Enen-Zhal

|Image=[[File:Enen-Zhal.jpg|center|frameless]]

|Type=Frontier Fort and Waystation

|Location=20 miles southeast of Djes-Val, along the Va-Djes Road

|Realm=[[Terasil]]

|Inhabitants=[[~~Orasian~~]]

|Region=Sanctuary Vale

|Controlled by=[[Council of ~~Stone~~]]

|Subregion=Vale's Edge

|Significance=Final fortified checkpoint before Djes-Val; trade and security ~~outpost~~

|Inhabitants=[[Duranthi]]

|Controlled by=[[Council of Kar-Thal]]

|Significance=Final fortified checkpoint before Djes-Val; trade and security Outposts in the Sanctuary Vale

}}

{{~~Outpost~~ Sections

{{Outposts in the Sanctuary Vale Sections

|Introduction=Enen-Zhal is a compact, stone-built fort located near the edge of the Khargaath slopes, 20 miles from [[Djes-Val]]. It functions as a final checkpoint and rest station for travelers, traders, and initiates making the crossing through [[Sanctuary Vale]]. Though small, the outpost maintains an active watch and limited trade quarter~~, balancing pragmatic defense with reverence for the knowledge-bound community beyond~~.

|Introduction=Enen-Zhal is a compact, stone-built fort located near the edge of the Khargaath slopes, 20 miles from [[Djes-Val]]. It functions as a final checkpoint and rest station for travelers, traders, and initiates making the crossing through [[Sanctuary Vale]]. Though small, the outpost maintains an active watch and limited trade quarter.

|Geography=Set atop a low rise with wide visibility across the surrounding plain, Enen-Zhal is enclosed by high stone walls formed from layered local shale and iron-rich rock. A raised watch platform faces ~~west~~ toward the open path, while the ~~eastern~~ wall frames the descent toward Djes-Val’s ~~misted ridges~~. The surrounding terrain is dry and windswept, with sparse fig growth ~~and exposed fissures to the south~~.

|Geography=Set atop a low rise with wide visibility across the surrounding plain, Enen-Zhal is enclosed by high stone walls formed from layered local shale and iron-rich rock. A raised watch platform faces east toward the open path, while the western wall frames the descent toward Djes-Val’s. The surrounding terrain is dry and windswept, with sparse fig growth..

|History=Founded during the first stabilization of the Khargaath corridor, Enen-Zhal was originally a temporary watchpost that became permanent as passage through the Vale increased. Named for an old Orasian phrase meaning “last guarded threshold,” the fort has seen both moments of solemn peace and sudden tension—particularly during echo cycles and memory drift migrations.

|Defenses and Watch=The outpost maintains a standing watch at all times, with narrow archways and limited ground entry. Its elevation and open sightlines allow for early warning against unexpected arrivals.

~~|Functions and Features=* Trade Hollow – A sheltered interior courtyard used for small-scale caravan resupply and handoff.~~

* Zhal Barracks – A compact stone structure housing the rotating [[Stonewarden]] garrison.

* Signal Gate – A high platform used to send tonal or mirror signals to Djes-Val’s outer markers.

* Wind Watch Wall – The northern wall platform used for patrol and environmental reading.

|Culture and Ritual=While not a sacred site, Enen-Zhal observes silence at dawn and dusk, in recognition of its proximity to Djes-Val. Initiates passing through are given shelter but expected to abstain from speech unless addressed. Garrison members are trained in basic tonal etiquette, and messages bound for the scholars of Djes-Val are sealed within the inner stone vault.

|Defenses and Watch=The outpost maintains a standing watch at all times, with narrow archways and limited ground entry. Its elevation and open sightlines allow for early warning against unexpected arrivals ~~or mist anomalies. The structure can be sealed within moments, and outer platforms are fitted with signal mounts and emergency flare niches.~~

|Threats and Dangers=Though rare, mist flares and sudden tone surges have disrupted passage near the eastern slope. Caravans sometimes arrive disoriented or delayed. During echo cycle overlaps, memory instability has been recorded among untrained visitors, prompting short-term quarantine within the walls.

}}

[[category:~~Sanctuary Vale~~]]

[[category:Council of Kar-Thal Holdings]]

[[category:~~Va-Djes Road~~]]

[[category:Vale's Edge]]

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-{{Outpost Infobox
+{{Outposts in the Sanctuary Vale Infobox
 |Name=Enen-Zhal
+|Image=[[File:Enen-Zhal.jpg|center|frameless]]
 |Type=Frontier Fort and Waystation
 |Location=20 miles southeast of Djes-Val, along the Va-Djes Road
 |Realm=[[Terasil]]
-|Inhabitants=[[Orasian]]
+|Region=Sanctuary Vale
-|Controlled by=[[Council of Stone]]
+|Subregion=Vale's Edge
-|Significance=Final fortified checkpoint before Djes-Val; trade and security outpost
+|Inhabitants=[[Duranthi]]
+|Controlled by=[[Council of Kar-Thal]]
+|Significance=Final fortified checkpoint before Djes-Val; trade and security Outposts in the Sanctuary Vale
 }}
-{{Outpost Sections
+{{Outposts in the Sanctuary Vale Sections
-|Introduction=Enen-Zhal is a compact, stone-built fort located near the edge of the Khargaath slopes, 20 miles from [[Djes-Val]]. It functions as a final checkpoint and rest station for travelers, traders, and initiates making the crossing through [[Sanctuary Vale]]. Though small, the outpost maintains an active watch and limited trade quarter, balancing pragmatic defense with reverence for the knowledge-bound community beyond.
+|Introduction=Enen-Zhal is a compact, stone-built fort located near the edge of the Khargaath slopes, 20 miles from [[Djes-Val]]. It functions as a final checkpoint and rest station for travelers, traders, and initiates making the crossing through [[Sanctuary Vale]]. Though small, the outpost maintains an active watch and limited trade quarter.
-|Geography=Set atop a low rise with wide visibility across the surrounding plain, Enen-Zhal is enclosed by high stone walls formed from layered local shale and iron-rich rock. A raised watch platform faces west toward the open path, while the eastern wall frames the descent toward Djes-Val’s misted ridges. The surrounding terrain is dry and windswept, with sparse fig growth and exposed fissures to the south.
+|Geography=Set atop a low rise with wide visibility across the surrounding plain, Enen-Zhal is enclosed by high stone walls formed from layered local shale and iron-rich rock. A raised watch platform faces east toward the open path, while the western wall frames the descent toward Djes-Val’s. The surrounding terrain is dry and windswept, with sparse fig growth..
-|History=Founded during the first stabilization of the Khargaath corridor, Enen-Zhal was originally a temporary watchpost that became permanent as passage through the Vale increased. Named for an old Orasian phrase meaning “last guarded threshold,” the fort has seen both moments of solemn peace and sudden tension—particularly during echo cycles and memory drift migrations.
+|Defenses and Watch=The outpost maintains a standing watch at all times, with narrow archways and limited ground entry. Its elevation and open sightlines allow for early warning against unexpected arrivals.
-|Functions and Features=* Trade Hollow – A sheltered interior courtyard used for small-scale caravan resupply and handoff.
-* Zhal Barracks – A compact stone structure housing the rotating [[Stonewarden]] garrison.
-* Signal Gate – A high platform used to send tonal or mirror signals to Djes-Val’s outer markers.
-* Wind Watch Wall – The northern wall platform used for patrol and environmental reading.
-|Culture and Ritual=While not a sacred site, Enen-Zhal observes silence at dawn and dusk, in recognition of its proximity to Djes-Val. Initiates passing through are given shelter but expected to abstain from speech unless addressed. Garrison members are trained in basic tonal etiquette, and messages bound for the scholars of Djes-Val are sealed within the inner stone vault.
-|Defenses and Watch=The outpost maintains a standing watch at all times, with narrow archways and limited ground entry. Its elevation and open sightlines allow for early warning against unexpected arrivals or mist anomalies. The structure can be sealed within moments, and outer platforms are fitted with signal mounts and emergency flare niches.
-|Threats and Dangers=Though rare, mist flares and sudden tone surges have disrupted passage near the eastern slope. Caravans sometimes arrive disoriented or delayed. During echo cycle overlaps, memory instability has been recorded among untrained visitors, prompting short-term quarantine within the walls.
 }}
-[[category:Sanctuary Vale]]
+[[category:Council of Kar-Thal Holdings]]
-[[category:Va-Djes Road]]
+[[category:Vale's Edge]]