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{{center|Orinilure Mountains in red}} | {{center|Orinilure Mountains in red}} | ||
|Realm=Orinilure | |Realm=Orinilure | ||
|Highest Peak=Mount | |Highest Peak=Mount Dombortisé | ||
|Climate=Arid and temperate; cooler at higher elevations | |Climate=Arid and temperate; cooler at higher elevations | ||
|Inhabitants=Oinien | |Inhabitants=Oinien | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Mountain Ranges of Méniail Sections | {{Mountain Ranges of Méniail Sections | ||
|Introduction='''The Orinilure Mountains''' is a formidable Mountain Ranges of Khamria located to the east of the [[ | |Introduction='''The Orinilure Mountains''' is a formidable Mountain Ranges of Khamria located to the east of the [[Așdilu Mountains]] in the realm of [[Khamria]]. Once forming a singular horseshoe-shaped massif, erosion and time eventually divided the range, creating the [[Orinilure Valley]], which now separates the Orinilure Mountains from the [[Irere Mountains]]. | ||
The Orinilure Mountains is the heart of [[Oinien]] civilization, housing their capital, [[Orinilure]], as well as major settlements such as [[ | The Orinilure Mountains is the heart of [[Oinien]] civilization, housing their capital, [[Orinilure]], as well as major settlements such as [[Lirépiel]] and [[Avilîché]]. The range is rich in minerals and Orinilure Mountains tunnel networks, making it a major hub of metalworking and engineering. Due to their mostly underground nature, the Oinien of the Orinilure Mountains rarely cross the Orinilure Valley, leading to a gradual cultural divergence from their counterparts in the [[Irere Mountains]]. | ||
|Etymology=The name "Orinilure Mountains" comes from its association with metalworking and mining, which define the Oinien way of life. | |Etymology=The name "Orinilure Mountains" comes from its association with metalworking and mining, which define the Oinien way of life. | ||
|Geography=The Orinilure Mountains runs north to south, situated between multiple distinct regions: | |Geography=The Orinilure Mountains runs north to south, situated between multiple distinct regions: | ||
* West – The Orinilure Valley, a vast rift that separates the Orinilure Mountains from the Irere Mountains beyond. The valley acts as both a trade corridor and a cultural divide between different Oinien groups. | * West – The Orinilure Valley, a vast rift that separates the Orinilure Mountains from the Irere Mountains beyond. The valley acts as both a trade corridor and a cultural divide between different Oinien groups. | ||
* East – The realm of [[ | * East – The realm of [[Hibailur]], where numerous rivers originate in the high peaks of the Orinilure Mountains before flowing eastward into fertile lowlands. These rivers provide freshwater sources for Oinien settlements and serve as natural trade routes. | ||
* South – The realm of [[ | * South – The realm of [[Luraskor]], where Khamria’s rocky plateaus and deep ravines intersect, creating a jagged, arid landscape shaped by erosion and tectonic activity. The Orinilure Mountains marks the northernmost boundary of this rugged terrain. | ||
* North – The range extends towards the [[Aráinia Mountains]] and the border of [[Norvaskr]]. | * North – The range extends towards the [[Aráinia Mountains]] and the border of [[Norvaskr]]. | ||
=== Major Peaks === | === Major Peaks === | ||
* The highest peak in the Orinilure Mountains is [[Mount | * The highest peak in the Orinilure Mountains is [[Mount Dombortisé]] (15,000 feet), a sacred landmark among the Oinien. | ||
|Geology=The Orinilure Mountains is one of the richest mineral regions in [[Adaris]], supplying the Oinien with the resources needed to sustain their subterranean civilization | |Geology=The Orinilure Mountains is one of the richest mineral regions in [[Adaris]], supplying the Oinien with the resources needed to sustain their subterranean civilization | ||
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* Despite their isolation, the Oinien maintain trade with surface-dwelling merchants, exchanging refined metals for supplies they cannot easily produce underground, such as grains, textiles, and alchemical reagents. | * Despite their isolation, the Oinien maintain trade with surface-dwelling merchants, exchanging refined metals for supplies they cannot easily produce underground, such as grains, textiles, and alchemical reagents. | ||
* The Orinilure Valley serves as a trade corridor, allowing limited commerce between the Orinilure Mountains and the Irere Mountains. | * The Orinilure Valley serves as a trade corridor, allowing limited commerce between the Orinilure Mountains and the Irere Mountains. | ||
* The rivers flowing eastward into | * The rivers flowing eastward into Hibailur provide a crucial link to river-based trade, allowing Oinien goods to reach wider markets. | ||
==== Subterranean agriculture ==== | ==== Subterranean agriculture ==== | ||