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|Name=Citadel Mountains | |Name=Citadel Mountains | ||
|Image=[[File:Citadel Mountains | |Image=[[File:Citadel Mountains 01.jpg|center|frameless]] | ||
|Location= | |Location=[[File:Citadel Mountain Location.jpg|center|frameless|Citadel Mountain Location]] | ||
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|Realm=Terasil | |Realm=Terasil | ||
|Highest Peak=Orak-Thun | |Highest Peak=Orak-Thun | ||
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|Inhabitants=Duranthi, Orasians | |Inhabitants=Duranthi, Orasians | ||
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|Introduction=The '''Citadel Mountains''' are a towering impenetrable mountain range in Terasil. This circular range completely encompasses the [[Domain of Oras]], an unexplored region believed to be the home of the [[Primordial Spirit]] of earth, [[Oras]]. These ancient peaks are not only a geographic landmark but also a site of profound cultural and spiritual significance. | |Introduction=The '''Citadel Mountains''' are a towering impenetrable mountain range in Terasil. This circular range completely encompasses the [[Domain of Oras]], an unexplored region believed to be the home of the [[Primordial Spirit]] of earth, [[Oras]]. These ancient peaks are not only a geographic landmark but also a site of profound cultural and spiritual significance. | ||
|Etymology=The name "Citadel Mountains" originates from the mountains' location surronding and protecting the domain of Oras. | |Etymology=The name "Citadel Mountains" originates from the mountains' location surronding and protecting the domain of Oras. | ||
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=== Higher Altitudes === | === Higher Altitudes === | ||
At higher elevations, the climate becomes extreme, with sharp temperature swings between day and night. The air grows thin and dry, and fierce winds scour the exposed rock faces. Winters are harsh, with occasional snowfall accumulating at the highest peaks, though it rarely lasts year-round due to the arid conditions. Life at these heights is scarce, limited to | At higher elevations, the climate becomes extreme, with sharp temperature swings between day and night. The air grows thin and dry, and fierce winds scour the exposed rock faces. Winters are harsh, with occasional snowfall accumulating at the highest peaks, though it rarely lasts year-round due to the arid conditions. Life at these heights is scarce, limited to resilient alpine flora. | ||
|Settlements=The Duranthi cities of [[Kar-Thal]] and [[Zarik-Val]] lie on the western edge of the Citadels. Within the Citadels themselves it is believed the the last remnants of the [[Orasian]] civilization endures, although this is not confirmed. | |Settlements=The Duranthi cities of [[Kar-Thal]] and [[Zarik-Val]] lie on the western edge of the Citadels. Within the Citadels themselves it is believed the the last remnants of the [[Orasian]] civilization endures, although this is not confirmed. | ||
|Cultural Significance=The Citadel Mountains are deeply embedded in the cultural and spiritual life of Terasil's inhabitants. | |Cultural Significance=The Citadel Mountains are deeply embedded in the cultural and spiritual life of Terasil's inhabitants. | ||