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Irere Mountains
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Location	Irere Mountains Location Irere Mountains in red
Region(s)	Orinilure
Climate	Cold and arid; extreme weather variations
Inhabitants	Oinien • Himoja

Introduction

The Irere Mountains are the western of the two mountain ranges of Orinilure, lying west of the Orinilure Valley and facing the Orinilure Mountains across it. The range covers about 50,000 mi² (130,000 km²) and is known for its black stone. It is the territory of the Erden Monopoly, whose Oinien live in cavern cities and tunnels beneath it. The two ranges are said to have once formed a single horseshoe-shaped massif.

Etymology

Irere comes from irier, the Oinien word for "star", which takes the form irer- in compounds.

Geography

The Irere Mountains consist of sheer black peaks, deep caverns, and subterranean Oinien settlements. Aráinia lies to the west and Khamria to the southwest. Three rivers, the Tohol, the Petut, and the Shebal, rise on the eastern slopes and flow into the Orinilure Valley.

Orinilure Valley and isolation

The Orinilure Valley divides the Oinien of the Irere Mountains from those of the Orinilure Mountains. Because they live underground, the Oinien rarely cross the valley, and the two populations have developed distinct customs, traditions, and speech.

Geology

The Irere Mountains contain some of the largest sources of natural obsidian in Méniail. The obsidian is used for weapons and sacred carvings.

Climate

The Irere Mountains are colder and more shadowed than the Orinilure Mountains, because their black stone absorbs most sunlight. The lower slopes are cool and dim, with occasional fog in the valleys. The higher elevations are cold and still, and the peaks are often in cloud.

Underground, the climate is stable all year, mild, and slightly humid.

Settlements

The range holds the settlements of the Erden Monopoly. Its capital is Dziamint.

Economy

The Erden Monopoly holds exclusive rights to mining and trade in the Irere Mountains. Its Oinien specialize in mining, engineering, and the crafting of obsidian weaponry.

Flora and Fauna

Flora

The vegetation of the Irere Mountains consists mostly of plants adapted to shade and low light.

Fauna

The wildlife of the Irere Mountains is adapted to low light and relies on camouflage and night vision.

Cultural Significance

The Irere Mountains have spiritual meaning for the western Oinien, who regard the mountains as both a protector and a test of endurance.

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-|Introduction=The '''Irere Mountains''' are the western of the two mountain ranges of [[Orinilure]], lying west of the [[Orinilure Valley]] and facing the [[Orinilure Mountains]] across it. The range covers about 50,000 square miles and is known for its black stone. It is the territory of the [[Erden Monopoly]], whose [[Oinien]] live in cavern cities and tunnels beneath it. The two ranges are said to have once formed a single horseshoe-shaped massif.
+|Introduction=The '''Irere Mountains''' are the western of the two mountain ranges of [[Orinilure]], lying west of the [[Orinilure Valley]] and facing the [[Orinilure Mountains]] across it. The range covers about 50,000 mi² (130,000 km²) and is known for its black stone. It is the territory of the [[Erden Monopoly]], whose [[Oinien]] live in cavern cities and tunnels beneath it. The two ranges are said to have once formed a single horseshoe-shaped massif.
+|Etymology=''Irere'' comes from ''irier'', the Oinien word for "star", which takes the form ''irer-'' in compounds.
 |Geography=The Irere Mountains consist of sheer black peaks, deep caverns, and subterranean Oinien settlements. [[Aráinia]] lies to the west and [[Khamria]] to the southwest. Three rivers, the Tohol, the Petut, and the Shebal, rise on the eastern slopes and flow into the Orinilure Valley.
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 The Orinilure Valley divides the Oinien of the Irere Mountains from those of the Orinilure Mountains. Because they live underground, the Oinien rarely cross the valley, and the two populations have developed distinct customs, traditions, and speech.
 |Geology=[[File:Irere Mountains Photo.jpg|thumb|Photo from the ridgeline of the Irere Mountains]]
-The Irere Mountains is geologically unique, containing some of the largest sources of natural obsidian in Méniail, used for weaponry and sacred carvings.
+The Irere Mountains contain some of the largest sources of natural obsidian in Méniail. The obsidian is used for weapons and sacred carvings.
-|Climate=The Irere Mountains are colder and more shadowed than the Orinilure Mountains, with minimal sunlight exposure due to its reflective black stone. The lower Slopes are cool and dim, with occasional fog banks rolling through the valleys. Higher Elevations are cold and still, with frequent cloud cover shrouding the peaks.
+|Climate=The Irere Mountains are colder and more shadowed than the Orinilure Mountains, because their black stone absorbs most sunlight. The lower slopes are cool and dim, with occasional fog in the valleys. The higher elevations are cold and still, and the peaks are often in cloud.
-The underground climate is stable year round and comfortable albeit slightly humid..
+Underground, the climate is stable all year, mild, and slightly humid.
 |Settlements=The range holds the settlements of the [[Erden Monopoly]]. Its capital is [[Dziamint]].
 |Economy=The [[Erden Monopoly]] holds exclusive rights to mining and trade in the Irere Mountains. Its Oinien specialize in mining, engineering, and the crafting of obsidian weaponry.
 |Flora and fauna====Flora===
-The vegetation in the Irere Mountains consists mostly of shadow-adapted plants that thrive in low-light environments.
+The vegetation of the Irere Mountains consists mostly of plants adapted to shade and low light.
 ===Fauna===
-The wildlife of the Irere Mountains is adapted to minimal sunlight, using camouflage and nocturnal vision.
+The wildlife of the Irere Mountains is adapted to low light and relies on camouflage and night vision.
-|Cultural Significance=The Irere Mountains holds deep spiritual meaning for the Western Oinien, who view the mountains as both a protector and a trial of resilience.
+|Cultural Significance=The Irere Mountains have spiritual meaning for the western Oinien, who regard the mountains as both a protector and a test of endurance.
 }}
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