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{{Mountain | {{Mountain Ranges of Elemara Infobox | ||
|Name= | |Name=Altea Mountains | ||
|Image=[[File: | |Image=[[File:Altea Range.jpg|center|frameless]] | ||
|Location= | {{center|Painting of the Altea Mountains from Altea}} | ||
| | |Location=[[File:Altea_Mts.jpg|center|frameless|Altea Mts Location]] | ||
| | {{center|Altea Mountains in red}} | ||
|Realm=Altea | |||
|Climate=Arid at high elevations, temperate in the valley | |Climate=Arid at high elevations, temperate in the valley | ||
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{{Mountain | {{Mountain Ranges of Elemara Sections | ||
|Introduction=The '''Altea Mountains''' is a vast, horseshoe-shaped mountain range that encircles the lush Altea, forming a natural barrier that separates the fertile lands of Altea from [[Terasil]]. | |||
|Etymology=The name "Altea Mountains" is derived from its teardrop (horseshoe) shape, believed by the [[Sidami]] to be formed by the tears of [[Oras]], weeping over the fate of the earth. Ancient myths suggest that the valley within the range was a sacred gift, a place where the land could heal and flourish. | |||
|Geography=The Altea Mountains is defined by its enclosing arc of peaks, creating a self-contained ecosystem within Altea | |||
|Climate=The Altea Mountains exhibits two distinct climates: | |||
* High Elevations: Arid and cold, with strong winds and little vegetation. | |||
* Altea: Mild and fertile, with temperate seasons and steady rainfall, creating the only viable farmland in Terasil. | |||
|Flora=* Velthar Vine – A climbing plant that thrives on the valley walls, its fruits prized for their healing properties. | |||
* Orash Root – A tuber cultivated by Orasians, essential to valley agriculture. | |||
* Sunsong Trees – Tall, golden-leaved trees found only in the valley, absorbing energy from the harsh Terasil sun | |||
|Fauna=* Valeborn Elk – Large, horned beasts that roam the valley’s meadows. | |||
* Tharok Falcon – A predatory bird that soars above the mountains, hunting along the valley’s edge. | |||
* Lun-Watch Hound – A stone-skinned guardian beast bred for protecting the valley’s fortifications. | |||
}} | |||
Latest revision as of 05:41, 6 May 2026
| Altea Mountains | |
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| Image |  Painting of the Altea Mountains from Altea |
| Location |  Altea Mountains in red |
| Realm(s) | Altea |
| Climate | Arid at high elevations, temperate in the valley |
Introduction
The Altea Mountains is a vast, horseshoe-shaped mountain range that encircles the lush Altea, forming a natural barrier that separates the fertile lands of Altea from Terasil.
Etymology
The name "Altea Mountains" is derived from its teardrop (horseshoe) shape, believed by the Sidami to be formed by the tears of Oras, weeping over the fate of the earth. Ancient myths suggest that the valley within the range was a sacred gift, a place where the land could heal and flourish.
Geography
The Altea Mountains is defined by its enclosing arc of peaks, creating a self-contained ecosystem within Altea
Climate
The Altea Mountains exhibits two distinct climates:
- High Elevations: Arid and cold, with strong winds and little vegetation.
- Altea: Mild and fertile, with temperate seasons and steady rainfall, creating the only viable farmland in Terasil.