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The geography of Khamria consists of arid basins separated by high mountain ranges. Khamria occupies the center of Méniail. It is bordered by Gosterra to the northwest, Balúrail to the southwest, Aráinia to the north, Orinilure to the northeast, and Arezilur to the east, with the Southern Ocean to the south. It surrounds the Domain of Yairan, which is a separate region.

Subregions

Baviare Vale

The Baviare Vale is a highland basin between the Ilergierze Mountains to the west and the Așdilu Mountains to the east. It is the most populated part of Khamria and contains Lavierin, the largest city. The Vale is divided into five geographic areas:

Vale’s Edge, a plateau along the foot of the Ilergierze Mountains
the Northern Expanse, an uninhabited grassland in the north
the Ingur Basin, the low ground around Lake Ingur
the Lurțilia, a savanna in the south crossed by the Ingur River
the Binzir Hills, uplands north of Lavierin

The main overland entrance to the Vale is the Tulclurius Pass, at Lepigisţil in the southwest.

Barerte Waste

The Barerte Waste is a desert basin between the Bogh Mountains to the northwest and the Ilergierze Mountains to the southeast. Most of it is dry and without surface water. The Saltmirror Basin, a salt flat, lies at its northern end. Lake Hek lies in the southwest, beside a dried lakebed, and a second lake lies in the north.

Şire Bişit

Şire Bişit is an area of broken, faulted ground in eastern Khamria, beyond the Așdilu Mountains. Earthquakes are frequent, and the surface is uninhabited.

Mountain ranges

Four ranges divide and enclose the subregions.

The Așdilu Mountains form a ring around the Domain of Yairan and the eastern wall of the Baviare Vale. Lavierin and Găreag are built on their western side.
The Ilergierze Mountains run from southwest to northeast between the Barerte Waste and the Baviare Vale. They are volcanic in origin. Yacinţa lies on their eastern slopes.
The Bogh Mountains form the northwestern border with Gosterra. They are crossed by a northern pass at Iparbinza and a southern pass at Goterleni.
The Mazissage Mountains run along the south of Khamria and continue west along the border with Balúrail. They are covered in mist for most of the year.

Coast

Khamria has two stretches of coast on the Southern Ocean. In the south, the Mazissage Mountains descend directly into the sea. In the east, a narrow strip of coast lies beside the Domain of Yairan, south of Şire Bişit.

Rivers and lakes

Surface water is scarce. The Ingur River rises in the Mazissage Mountains near Lepigisţil, descends Senerge Falls at Uryaurire, and flows east across the Lurțilia to Lake Ingur. The city of Ingur stands on the lake's eastern shore. The lakes of the Barerte Waste are the only other large bodies of water.

Subterranean features

The Deep Roads, a network of passages built by the Namuril, run beneath the mountain ranges and connect the cities of the Baviare Vale to one another and to Orinilure.

Climate

Khamria is arid. Summers are hot, winters are cool, and rainfall is low. The Așdilu Mountains block moisture from the west and leave the land east of them drier still. The Mazissage Mountains receive more moisture than the rest of the region. The highest peaks are cold throughout the year.

Flora and fauna

Vegetation is sparse outside the Baviare Vale, where highland savanna supports grasses, shrubs, and scattered trees. Animal life includes large grazing herbivores, long-legged birds, and predatory cats.

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-The realm of [[Khamria]], associated with the elemental influence of the [[Yairan]], the [[Primordial Spirit]] of Earth, is characterized by a diverse and enduring landscape shaped by prolonged geological and elemental processes. Defined by its expansive mountain ranges, deep valleys, arid plains, and vast subterranean systems, Khamria is among the oldest physical regions in [[Adaris]]. Its varied geography has played a central role in the development of longstanding civilizations, including the [[Namuril]] and [[Oinien]].
+The '''geography of [[Khamria]]''' consists of arid basins separated by high mountain ranges. Khamria occupies the center of [[Méniail]]. It is bordered by [[Gosterra]] to the northwest, [[Balúrail]] to the southwest, [[Aráinia]] to the north, [[Orinilure]] to the northeast, and [[Arezilur]] to the east, with the Southern Ocean to the south. It surrounds the [[Domain of Yairan]], which is a separate region.
-==Topography==
-Khamria’s terrain includes mountainous highlands, fertile valleys, arid flats, and complex cave systems. Each of these landforms contributes to the distinct economic practices, settlement patterns, and cultural identities of its inhabitants.
-=== Valleys and Plains ===
+== Subregions ==
+[[File:Ingur Postcard 01.jpg|thumb|A postcard of [[Ingur]]]]
-[[Aráinia]]: Situated in the shadow of the [[Așdilu Mountains]], this valley has been cultivated extensively and is known for its fertile soil and agricultural output. The name derives from the green hue of its fields, which contrast with the surrounding rocky slopes.
+=== Baviare Vale ===
+{{main|Baviare Vale}}
+The [[Baviare Vale]] is a highland basin between the [[Ilergierze Mountains]] to the west and the [[Așdilu Mountains]] to the east. It is the most populated part of Khamria and contains [[Lavierin]], the largest city. The Vale is divided into five geographic areas:
+* [[Vale’s Edge]], a plateau along the foot of the Ilergierze Mountains
+* the [[Northern Expanse]], an uninhabited grassland in the north
+* the [[Ingur Basin]], the low ground around [[Lake Ingur]]
+* the [[Lurțilia]], a savanna in the south crossed by the [[Ingur River]]
+* the [[Binzir Hills]], uplands north of Lavierin
-The [[Şire Bişit]] is a geologically unstable upland corridor situated between the eastern flanks of the [[Așdilu Mountains]], the northern extensions of the [[Ilergierze Mountains]], and the western face of the [[Irere Mountains]]. The region is composed of jagged ridgelines, fault-scarred stonefields, and partially collapsed strata, remnants of past tectonic upheaval.
+The main overland entrance to the Vale is the [[Tulclurius Pass]], at [[Lepigisţil]] in the southwest.
+[[File:Barerte Waste Photo 01.jpg|thumb|Photo of the Barerte Waste]]
-While largely uninhabited on the surface, Şire Bişit contains several disused or sealed passages within the [[Deep Roads]], many of which are considered spiritually hazardous or politically sensitive. The area has historically served as a territorial buffer between [[Namuril]] and [[Oinien]] domains, though access is highly restricted due to seismic instability and unresolved boundary claims beneath the surface.
+=== Barerte Waste ===
+{{main|Barerte Waste}}
+The [[Barerte Waste]] is a desert basin between the [[Bogh Mountains]] to the northwest and the Ilergierze Mountains to the southeast. Most of it is dry and without surface water. The [[Saltmirror Basin]], a salt flat, lies at its northern end. [[Lake Hek]] lies in the southwest, beside a dried lakebed, and a second lake lies in the north.
+=== Şire Bişit ===
+{{main|Şire Bişit}}
+[[Şire Bişit]] is an area of broken, faulted ground in eastern Khamria, beyond the Așdilu Mountains. Earthquakes are frequent, and the surface is uninhabited.
-[[Yalta Expanse]]: A dry plain in eastern Khamria, shaped by the rain shadow of the Așdilu Mountains. Though arid, the region supports limited agriculture through resilient crop strains adapted by local communities.
+== Mountain ranges ==
+Four ranges divide and enclose the subregions.
+* The [[Așdilu Mountains]] form a ring around the Domain of Yairan and the eastern wall of the Baviare Vale. Lavierin and [[Găreag]] are built on their western side.
+* The [[Ilergierze Mountains]] run from southwest to northeast between the Barerte Waste and the Baviare Vale. They are volcanic in origin. [[Yacinţa]] lies on their eastern slopes.
+* The [[Bogh Mountains]] form the northwestern border with Gosterra. They are crossed by a northern pass at [[Iparbinza]] and a southern pass at [[Goterleni]].
+* The [[Mazissage Mountains]] run along the south of Khamria and continue west along the border with Balúrail. They are covered in mist for most of the year.
-[[Saltmirror Basin]]: West of the Khargath Range, the Saltmirror Basin is a salt flat formed from the evaporation of an ancient inland sea. Its reflective surface and mineral deposits have made it notable both as a site of resource extraction and as a navigational challenge.
+== Coast ==
+[[File:Sire Bisit Photo 02.jpg|thumb|Photograph of Şire Bişit]]
+Khamria has two stretches of coast on the Southern Ocean. In the south, the Mazissage Mountains descend directly into the sea. In the east, a narrow strip of coast lies beside the Domain of Yairan, south of Şire Bişit.
-[[Orinilure Valley]]: Located between the Orinilure and Irere Mountainss, this mineral-rich valley is the cultural and economic center for the Oinien. The valley hosts subterranean cities and forge-complexes renowned for their stone and metalwork traditions.
+== Rivers and lakes ==
+Surface water is scarce. The [[Ingur River]] rises in the Mazissage Mountains near Lepigisţil, descends [[Senerge Falls]] at [[Uryaurire]], and flows east across the Lurțilia to [[Lake Ingur]]. The city of [[Ingur]] stands on the lake's eastern shore. The lakes of the Barerte Waste are the only other large bodies of water.
-[[Baviare Vale]]: A secluded valley in central Khamria, regarded by the Namuril as a place of cultural and historical importance. It remains largely undisturbed due to its geographical isolation.
+== Subterranean features ==
+{{main|Deep Roads}}
+The [[Deep Roads]], a network of passages built by the [[Namuril]], run beneath the mountain ranges and connect the cities of the Baviare Vale to one another and to Orinilure.
-[[Eliulien Iler]]: Positioned near the [[Aurită Mountains]], this plain is marked by natural stone formations and carved monuments. Oral traditions connect the site with significant historical conflicts. It continues to serve as a place of annual remembrance for certain [[Namuril]] communities.
+== Climate ==
-==Mountain Ranges==
+Khamria is arid. Summers are hot, winters are cool, and rainfall is low. The Așdilu Mountains block moisture from the west and leave the land east of them drier still. The Mazissage Mountains receive more moisture than the rest of the region. The highest peaks are cold throughout the year.
-Mountain ranges form the dominant geographic features of Khamria, acting as physical boundaries, climatic influencers, and symbolic markers in regional traditions.
-[[Așdilu Mountains]]: Centrally located, this range is among the oldest in Khamria and contains numerous sacred and political sites, including the city of [[Lavierin]].
+== Flora and fauna ==
+{{main|Flora and Fauna of Khamria}}
-[[Orinilure Mountains]]: East of the Așdilu Mountains, known for its extensive mineral deposits and active mining networks maintained primarily by Oinien clans.
+Vegetation is sparse outside the Baviare Vale, where highland savanna supports grasses, shrubs, and scattered trees. Animal life includes large grazing herbivores, long-legged birds, and predatory cats.
-[[Mazissage Mountains]]: Southwest of the Așdilu Mountains, this range is characterized by consistent mist and transitional ecosystems between the earth- and water-aligned regions of Adaris.
-[[Ilergierze Mountains]]: A rugged range west of the Așdilu Mountains, shaped by ancient volcanic activity. Settlements such as [[Yacinţa]] are located along its lower slopes.
-[[Irere Mountains]]: Located adjacent to the Orinilure Mountains, this range is known for its dark, reflective stone and minimal vegetation. It remains sparsely inhabited.
-[[Scarspire Range]]: East of the Yalta Expanse, this weathered range borders the [[Arezilur]] desert and is shaped by consistent exposure to desert winds.
-[[Aurită Mountains]]: Southwest of Seh-Kal, this broken mountain range is distinguished by its shifting boulder fields and loose formations.
-[[Aráinia Mountains]]: Encircling Aráinia, this range derives its name from the valley’s drop-shaped outline as seen from elevated passes.
-[[Bogh Mountains]]: This western highland range features steep, iron-rich peaks and has historically served as a natural border against incursions from outside Khamria.
-|Notable Locations=Khamria contains extensive subterranean networks and caverns, developed through natural geological processes and sustained by centuries of engineering and cultural adaptation.
-*The [[Deep Roads]]: An interconnected network of tunnels used for trade, migration, and refuge. These roads link major settlements across Khamria, including Lavierin and [[Orinilure]]. Though widely used, they are approached with caution due to their spiritual associations and natural instability in certain regions.
-*Caverns of Echoes: A series of naturally resonant cave systems used by Namuril communities for meditative and ritual practices. These caverns are notable for their acoustic properties and are considered important for their experiential role in spiritual observance.
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