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Aráinia Mountains
Image	Painting of the Aráinia Mountains from Aráinia
Location	Aráinia Mts Location Aráinia Mountains in red
Realm(s)	Aráinia
Climate	Arid at high elevations, temperate in the valley

Introduction

The Aráinia Mountains is a vast, horseshoe-shaped mountain range that encircles the lush Aráinia, forming a natural barrier that separates the fertile lands of Aráinia from Khamria.

Etymology

The name "Aráinia Mountains" is derived from its teardrop (horseshoe) shape, believed by the Sidami to be formed by the tears of Yairan, 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 Aráinia Mountains is defined by its enclosing arc of peaks, creating a self-contained ecosystem within Aráinia

Climate

The Aráinia Mountains exhibits two distinct climates:

High Elevations: Arid and cold, with strong winds and little vegetation.
Aráinia: Mild and fertile, with temperate seasons and steady rainfall, creating the only viable farmland in Khamria.

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 {{Mountain Ranges of Méniail Infobox
-|Name=Altea Mountains
+|Name=Aráinia Mountains
-|Image=[[File:Altea Range.jpg|center|frameless]]
+|Image=[[File:Aráinia Range.jpg|center|frameless]]
-{{center|Painting of the Altea Mountains from Altea}}
+{{center|Painting of the Aráinia Mountains from Aráinia}}
-|Location=[[File:Altea_Mts.jpg|center|frameless|Altea Mts Location]]
+|Location=[[File:Aráinia_Mts.jpg|center|frameless|Aráinia Mts Location]]
-{{center|Altea Mountains in red}}
+{{center|Aráinia Mountains in red}}
-|Realm=Altea
+|Realm=Aráinia
 |Climate=Arid at high elevations, temperate in the valley
 }}
 {{Mountain Ranges of Méniail 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 [[Khamria]].
+|Introduction=The '''Aráinia Mountains''' is a vast, horseshoe-shaped mountain range that encircles the lush Aráinia, forming a natural barrier that separates the fertile lands of Aráinia from [[Khamria]].
-|Etymology=The name "Altea Mountains" is derived from its teardrop (horseshoe) shape, believed by the [[Sidami]] to be formed by the tears of [[Yairan]], 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.
+|Etymology=The name "Aráinia Mountains" is derived from its teardrop (horseshoe) shape, believed by the [[Sidami]] to be formed by the tears of [[Yairan]], 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
+|Geography=The Aráinia Mountains is defined by its enclosing arc of peaks, creating a self-contained ecosystem within Aráinia
-|Climate=The Altea Mountains exhibits two distinct climates:
+|Climate=The Aráinia 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 Khamria.
+* Aráinia: Mild and fertile, with temperate seasons and steady rainfall, creating the only viable farmland in Khamria.
 |Flora=* Velthar Vine – A climbing plant that thrives on the valley walls, its fruits prized for their healing properties.
 * Yairanh Root – A tuber cultivated by Namuril, essential to valley agriculture.