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Alun-Tar

Type	Agricultural Settlement
Location	Central Sanctuary Vale, midway along the Va-Djes Road
Realm	Terasil
Inhabitants	Mixed (non-Duranthi majority)
Significance	Key provisioning site for overland travelers; one of few agricultural zones in the Vale
Controlled by	Council of Stone

Alun-Tar is a practical agricultural settlement located along the central span of the Va-Djes Road in the Sanctuary Vale. The site serves as a critical provisioning stop for caravans and travelers traversing the Vale.

Geography

Set along the western edge of the Sora Basin, Alun-Tar occupies flat land surrounded by low hills and shallow irrigation routes. Drought-tolerant crops are cultivated along gently terraced fields, with storage and water collection structures positioned close to the main road. The environment is dry but steady, with short rainy periods during seasonal convergence.

History

Originally granted as a Council-permitted farming zone Alun-Tar was surveyed by Duranthi crews. It evolved into a stable waypoint for caravans and a food source for nearby outposts and temporary settlements.

Notable Locations

Irrigation Fields – Stretches of cultivated land arranged for low-water usage and drainage efficiency.
Roadfront Market – A trading area for caravan resupply and temporary storage.
Lower Shelters – Basic housing and shaded rest zones for laborers and passing crews.

Culture and Society

Alun-Tar emphasizes function over formality. The community follows a sun-driven work cycle with social interactions structured around trade and resource distribution. Law is enforced by Council stewards, but daily governance tends to be cooperative and locally administered.

Economy

The settlement supports itself through crop production, food preservation, and caravan-based supply exchange. Trade occurs frequently with passing merchants and settlements like Va-Tar and Djes-Val. Alun-Tar also contributes food and water reserves to surrounding Council relay stations.

Defense and Military

Patrols by rotating Stonewarden units provide basic protection. No garrison is stationed permanently, though a small outpost exists for emergency response and relay communication. The open landscape allows for clear visibility and advance warning in case of threat.

Dangers and Threats

Seasonal risks include water scarcity, dust storms, and roaming fauna from deeper wilderness zones. Trade conflicts and disputes over provisioning can occasionally cause friction among traveling groups. During low-yield years, the community enforces resource limits to maintain sustainability.

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-{{Settlement Infobox
+{{Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale Infobox
+|Name=Alun-Tar
 |Image=[[File:Terasil - Sanctuary Vale - Alun Tar 01.jpg|center|frameless]]
-|Name=Alun-Tar
+|Type=Agricultural Settlement
 |Location=Central [[Sanctuary Vale]], midway along the Va-Djes Road
 |Realm=[[Terasil]]
-|Significance=Key provisioning and land-tending site for overland travelers; center of highland terrace cultivation
+|Inhabitants=Mixed (non-[[Duranthi]] majority)
+|Significance=Key provisioning site for overland travelers; one of few agricultural zones in the Vale
+|Controlled by=[[Council of Stone]]
 }}
-{{Settlement Sections
+{{Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale Sections
-|Introduction=Alun-Tar is a working [[Orasian]] settlement located midway along the Va-Djes Road, deep within the open savanna of Sanctuary Vale. It is known for its structured terraces, mineral-rich fields, and quiet, durable way of life. Travelers heading toward [[Djes-Val]] often stop here for resupply, water, and orientation, while local stone-tenders maintain the surrounding land with deep ancestral practices.
+|Introduction=Alun-Tar is a practical agricultural settlement located along the central span of the Va-Djes Road in the Sanctuary Vale.  The site serves as a critical provisioning stop for caravans and travelers traversing the Vale.
-|Geography=Set on a series of low, stepped ridges, Alun-Tar is surrounded by layered stone terraces cultivated with surface-rooted grasses, fissure crops, and stabilized mineral beds. A steady breeze cuts across the plain, and wind-carved stone walls help shield the inner structures from erosion and dust. Shallow aquifers feed a system of sloped irrigation channels known as the “vein runs,” which guide water across the tilled layers.
+|Geography=Set along the western edge of the [[Sora Basin]], Alun-Tar occupies flat land surrounded by low hills and shallow irrigation routes. Drought-tolerant crops are cultivated along gently terraced fields, with storage and water collection structures positioned close to the main road. The environment is dry but steady, with short rainy periods during seasonal convergence.
-|History=Founded during early land stabilization campaigns following the [[Great Erosion]], Alun-Tar grew from a line of traveling stone-tenders who built simple maintenance ledges to slow runoff and erosion. These methods evolved into a full-scale pattern of stone farming—shaping, binding, and renewing the land over decades. Today, Alun-Tar is one of the only permanent farming sites within the Sanctuary Vale proper.
+|History=Originally granted as a Council-permitted farming zone Alun-Tar was surveyed by Duranthi crews. It evolved into a stable waypoint for caravans and a food source for nearby outposts and temporary settlements.
-|Notable Locations=* Terraced Bands – Wide, flat stone layers used for crop-fixing and mineral rooting.
+|Notable Locations=* Irrigation Fields – Stretches of cultivated land arranged for low-water usage and drainage efficiency.
-* Field Rests – Small shelters set into the ridges for workers and travelers alike to pause during the midday heat.
+* Roadfront Market – A trading area for caravan resupply and temporary storage.
-|Culture and Society=Life in Alun-Tar follows the cycle of stone and sun. The work is quiet, precise, and communal. Days begin with a ritual where tools are struck against binding stones to determine stability. Offerings are made seasonally to the land, leaving shaped stones or returned tools in the terraces during rest periods.
+* Lower Shelters – Basic housing and shaded rest zones for laborers and passing crews.
-|Economy=Alun-Tar’s economy is centered on the cultivation and controlled trade of stone crops and minerals. Goods are exchanged seasonally with caravans and wayfarers, with surplus stored in communal vaults. Barter remains common, with tools, crafted implements, and field tokens favored over coin.
+|Culture and Society=Alun-Tar emphasizes function over formality. The community follows a sun-driven work cycle with social interactions structured around trade and resource distribution. Law is enforced by Council stewards, but daily governance tends to be cooperative and locally administered.
-|Defense and Military=Though not fortified, Alun-Tar’s open layout allows clear sightlines in all directions. Local Stonewardens rotate through on seasonal cycles and maintain a small signal pillar at the highest ridge. The land itself, carefully shaped and difficult to traverse without guidance, serves as a form of passive defense.
+|Economy=The settlement supports itself through crop production, food preservation, and caravan-based supply exchange. Trade occurs frequently with passing merchants and settlements like [[Va-Tar]] and [[Djes-Val]]. Alun-Tar also contributes food and water reserves to surrounding Council relay stations.
-|Dangers and Threats=Primary threats include sudden stone shifts, vein floods, and mist drifts that alter perception across the terraces. During dry seasons, tension can build between traveling groups seeking provisions. Alun-Tar’s council keeps strict seasonal trade rules to prevent depletion or imbalance.
+|Defense and Military=Patrols by rotating [[Stonewarden]] units provide basic protection. No garrison is stationed permanently, though a small outpost exists for emergency response and relay communication. The open landscape allows for clear visibility and advance warning in case of threat.
+|Dangers and Threats=Seasonal risks include water scarcity, dust storms, and roaming fauna from deeper wilderness zones. Trade conflicts and disputes over provisioning can occasionally cause friction among traveling groups. During low-yield years, the community enforces resource limits to maintain sustainability.
 }}
-[[category:Sanctuary Vale]]
+[[Category:Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale]]
-[[category:Council of Stone Settlements]]
+[[Category:Council of Stone Holdings]]
+[[Category:Sora Basin]]