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Telenkar Hold

Type	Mountain Customs Outpost in the Sanctuary Vale
Location	Central Murazkar Range
Realm	Terasil
Region	Sanctuary Vale
Subregion	Murzakar Range
Inhabitants	Duranthi
Controlled by	Council of Kar-Thal
Significance	Primary junction on the Kar-Dul Deep Road and site of the Skybreak Road to Vaelthar

Telenkar Hold is a fortified above-ground outpost situated in the central heights of the Murazkar Range. Positioned at the midpoint of the Deep Road between Kar-Thal and Dul-Val, it also marks the terminus of the high-altitude Skybroken Trail from Vaelthar. The hold serves as a customs checkpoint, supply depot, and neutral meeting point for overland travelers crossing from Vaelthar.

Geography

Built atop a stone shelf above deep chasms, Telenkar Hold is surrounded by sheer cliffs, unstable switchbacks, and mist-covered ridges. The Skybroken Trail reaches the hold via a sequence of weather-worn bridges and narrow paths.

History

Telenkar Hold originated as a Duranthi deeproad way station and was later repurposed to a customs and border checkpoint following the opening of the Skybroken Trail. .

Defenses and Watch

As a primary checkpoint, Telenkar is well-defended and structurally compact. A permanent Stonewarden garrison is posted here.

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+{{Outposts in the Sanctuary Vale Infobox
 |Name=Telenkar Hold
-|Image=[[File:Terasil - Telenkar Hold 01.jpg|center|frameless]]
+|Image=[[File:Telenkar Hold.jpg|center|frameless]]
-|Type=Mountain Customs Outpost
+|Type=Mountain Customs Outpost in the [[Sanctuary Vale]]
 |Location=Central Murazkar Range
 |Realm=[[Terasil]]
-|Inhabitants=Orasians
+|Region=Sanctuary Vale
-|Controlled by=[[Council of Stone]]
+|Subregion=Murzakar Range
-|Significance=Primary junction on the Deep Road and site of the [[Vaelthar]] Sur
+|Inhabitants=[[Duranthi]]
+|Controlled by=[[Council of Kar-Thal]]
+|Significance=Primary junction on the Kar-Dul Deep Road and site of the Skybreak Road to [[Vaelthar]]
 }}
-{{Outpost Sections
+{{Outposts in the Sanctuary Vale Sections
-|Introduction=Telenkar Hold is a fortified above-ground outpost situated in the central heights of the [[Murazkar Range]]. Positioned at the midpoint of the treacherous overland route between [[Kar-Thal]] and [[Dul-Val]], it also marks the terminus of the high-altitude path from [[Vaelthar]], known as the Skybroken Trail. The hold functions as a customs checkpoint, supply depot, and neutral meeting ground for surface travelers crossing the Murazkar spine.
+|Introduction=Telenkar Hold is a fortified above-ground outpost situated in the central heights of the [[Murazkar Range]]. Positioned at the midpoint of the Deep Road between [[Kar-Thal]] and [[Dul-Val]], it also marks the terminus of the high-altitude Skybroken Trail from [[Vaelthar]]. The hold serves as a customs checkpoint, supply depot, and neutral meeting point for overland travelers crossing from Vaelthar.
-|Geography=Built atop a stone shelf overlooking deep chasms, Telenkar Hold is surrounded by sheer cliffs, unstable switchbacks, and mist-wreathed escarpments. The Skybroken Trail from Vaelthar approaches from the north via a narrow series of weather-scoured ridges and stone bridges, considered passable only by trained caravanners or with escort. The hold itself is ringed by a double curtain wall of obsidian-flecked stone and supported by cistern-fed terraces and elevated storage vaults.
+|Geography=Built atop a stone shelf above deep chasms, Telenkar Hold is surrounded by sheer cliffs, unstable switchbacks, and mist-covered ridges. The Skybroken Trail reaches the hold via a sequence of weather-worn bridges and narrow paths.
-|History=Telenkar Hold was originally a [[Orasian]] border bastion repurposed and expanded under treaty with Vaelthar, following the stabilization of the Skybroken Trail. Its customs function emerged from the need to control trade, refugees, and illicit resonance items traveling overland across the range. The outpost was placed under joint stewardship through the [[Deepwatch Compact]], which maintains neutrality while enforcing shared regulations.
+|History=Telenkar Hold originated as a Duranthi deeproad way station and was later repurposed to a customs and border checkpoint following the opening of the Skybroken Trail. .
-|Functions and Features=* Customs Gatehouse – The heart of Telenkar’s administrative role. Travelers are processed through this reinforced stone chamber, where registrars and tonekeepers record entries, inspect goods, and enforce passage codes.
+|Defenses and Watch=As a primary checkpoint, Telenkar is well-defended and structurally compact. A permanent [[Stonewarden]] garrison is posted here.
+|Culture and Protocol=Telenkar is defined by neutrality, efficiency, and documentation. Governance is rotational, and permanent residents are few. Clear conduct is expected from visitors. Local code mandates identification and registration at all entry points. The hold is considered a place of passage, not belonging.
-* Echo Ledger Hall – A vault-like archive where harmonic resonance signatures and traveler tones are stored. Known for its acoustic insulation and strict silence enforcement.
+|Districts=Telenkar’s layout reflects its dual purpose as trade hub and control point. Key districts include:
+* The Junction Ring – Central plaza where Deep Road caravans are processed.
-* Skywatch Spires – Twin observation towers built into the cliff above the Skybroken Trail. Used for early detection of weather shifts, signal fires, and potential contraband movements.
+* Surward Reach – Elevated platforms surrounding the Vaelthar approach, including freight lifts.
+* Deepwatch Bastion – Headquarters for the local enforcement compact and road coordination.
-* Harmonic Screen – A ritual filtration chamber installed between the Gate Quarter and the Windyard. All goods and persons must pass through to check for unstable or illegal resonance fields.
+* Red Vault Market – Iron-rich trade gallery known for ore exchange and shardcraft.
+* Lantern Wall – Tiered residential chambers lit by soft bioluminescent lamps.
-* Neutral Stone Altar – A flat, unmarked stone in the center of the Windyard where diplomatic meetings, caravan oaths, and compact renewals are ritually observed. Maintained by the Deepwatch without symbols of any realm.
+|Culture and Society=Telenkar’s society is practical and diverse, shaped by influence from Kar-Thal, Vaelthar, and other Deep Road cultures. Procedural conduct and mutual respect guide most interactions. Trade arbitration and border mediation are handled by registered officials trained in inter-settlement codes.
+|Economy=Telenkar’s economy is based on trade tariffs, ore processing, and regulated shard exchange. The Red Vault Market serves as a neutral zone where multiple regional powers interact with minimal oversight.
-* Spillfold Barricades – Emergency drop-walls embedded into the pass-side slope, used to seal the road during attacks or resonance breaches. Can be triggered from within the Bastion Wall command node.
+|Defense and Watch=Telenkar maintains its own [[warden]] contingent under the Deepwatch Compact. Its defensible layout and natural chokepoints allow for rapid lockdown. All highland and tunnel approaches are monitored continuously.
-|Culture and Ritual=Telenkar is highly pragmatic and law-bound, with a culture of enforced neutrality and rotational governance. Speech here is deliberate and records are meticulously kept. Most residents are not permanent, and the hold is considered a place of passage and protocol, not belonging. Travelers are expected to observe local codes, including silence during tonal checks and full declaration of carried harmonics or deepbound objects.
+|Dangers and Threats=Risks include tunnel instability, unauthorized passage, and exposure to unregulated zones. The nearby ruins of [[Kharum-Zhal]] remain sealed but monitored, with movement near its collapsed spur classified as a significant hazard.
-|Defenses and Watch=As a keystone checkpoint, Telenkar is heavily warded and militarily efficient. The Deepwatch Compact maintains its own garrison, and both Kar-Thal and Vaelthar post observers and registry liaisons. In the event of breach, the hold can be sealed on three sides within moments. Harmonic wards monitor for spiritual or resonance contraband.
-|Threats and Dangers=Primary dangers are environmental: rockslides, icefall, sudden fog veils, and vertical tremors from the Murazkar spine. The Skybroken Trail is prone to disorientation and collapse in storm seasons. Smuggling, resonance leakage, and tone drift from unregistered passers remain monitored risks.
-|Districts=Telenkar Hold’s layout reflects its logistical and cultural hybridity. Key districts include:
-* The Junction Ring – The central plaza where Deep Road caravans arrive and depart.
-* Surward Reach – The vertical chambers surrounding the Vaelthar Sur, including landing docks and freight lifts.
-* Deepwatch Bastion – Fortified guild halls used by the Compact to maintain order, coordinate patrols, and regulate passage.
-* Red Vault Market – A semi-permanent trade concourse carved from iron-rich stone, known for rare ore and shard-trade.
-* Lantern Wall – Residential chambers arrayed along the southern slope, named for their soft bioluminescent lamplight.
-|Culture and Society=Telenkar Hold is multilingual and adaptive, known for its blend of Kar-Thali formality, Vaelthari openness, and deep-dwelling traditions. Silence and tonal etiquette are respected, but ritual flexibility is greater than in surface-bound settlements. Inter-faction arbitration, trade oaths, and passage rituals are overseen by neutral tonekeepers.
-|Economy=Telenkar thrives on trade tariffs, deep ore refinement, shardcraft, and surface-linked exports. The Red Vault Market is one of the few places where goods from Kar-Thal, Vaelthar, and Dul-Val intersect without direct political oversight.
-|Defense and Watch=Telenkar Hold maintains its own internal warden force under the Deepwatch Compact. Though not as heavily militarized as Kar-Thal or Dul-Val, its compact structure and multiple chokepoints make it easily defensible. All approaches—especially the Vaelthar Sur—are under continuous surveillance.
-|Dangers and Threats=Occasional deep tunnel collapses, minor resonance surges, and illicit crossings from lower spurs remain risks. Long-term spiritual drift or echo saturation has been recorded in deeper chambers. The ruins of nearby abandoned town [[Kharum-Zhal]] are sealed but monitored, and any activity along its collapsed spur is considered a Class II threat.
 }}
-[[category:Murazkar Range]]
+[[Category:Council of Kar-Thal Holdings]]
-[[category:Terasil]]
+[[category: Murazkar Range]]