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Ir-Tarin

Type	Waystation
Location	Deep Road between Zarik-Val and Surnaketh, 30 miles from Zarik-Val
Realm	Terasil
Region	Sanctuary Vale
Subregion	Citadel Region
Inhabitants	Duranthi
Controlled by	Council of Kar-Thal
Significance	Rest point and water station for travelers on the path to Surnaketh

Ir-Tarin is a small Deep Road waystation situated between Zarik-Val and the monastic settlement of Surnaketh. It serves as the sole way point along the 55-mile route, offering rest and water for those traveling deeper into the range.

Geography

The outpost is carved into a bend of the tunnel where cooler air accumulates and condensation forms along the walls. A shallow basin naturally collects fresh water in the chamber’s center. The space is dimly lit and shelves carved into the walls provide seating or storage for passing travelers.

History

Originally shaped by early Deep Road crews for their own purposes, over time, minor additions were made—a water catchment and smoothed benches being the most notable.

Defenses and Watch

The station is unguarded and unwalled. On rare occasions, a passing warden or initiate en route to Surnaketh may stay briefly, but there is no formal post assigned to the location.

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-{{Outposts in the Sanctuary Vales Infobox
+{{Outposts in the Sanctuary Vale Infobox
 |Name=Ir-Tarin
-|Image=[[File:Terasil_-_Ir-Tarin_01.jpg|center|frameless]]
+|Image=[[File:Ir-Tarin.jpg|center|frameless]]
 |Type=Waystation
 |Location=Deep Road between Zarik-Val and Surnaketh, 30 miles from Zarik-Val
 |Realm=[[Terasil]]
-|Inhabitants=[[Orasian]]
+|Region=[[Sanctuary Vale]]
-|Controlled by=[[Council of Stone]]
+|Subregion=Citadel Region
+|Inhabitants=[[Duranthi]]
+|Controlled by=[[Council of Kar-Thal]]
 |Significance=Rest point and water station for travelers on the path to Surnaketh
 }}
 {{Outposts in the Sanctuary Vale Sections
-|Introduction=Ir-Tarin is a small waystation along the Deep Road route connecting [[Zarik-Val]] and the monastic settlement of [[Surnaketh]]. It serves as a place of pause and ritual stillness for pilgrims making the descent, and is the only structured rest stop along the 55-mile stretch between the two settlements.
+|Introduction=Ir-Tarin is a small Deep Road waystation situated between [[Zarik-Val]] and the monastic settlement of [[Surnaketh]]. It serves as the sole way point along the 55-mile route, offering rest and water for those traveling deeper into the range.
-|Geography=The Outposts in the Sanctuary Vales in the [[Sanctuary Vale]] is carved into a gentle bend of the tunnel path, where the air cools and condensation forms along the stone walls. A shallow depression in the floor collects clean water, and soft mineral light from embedded stone gives the chamber a muted glow. Narrow shelves and recessed niches line the walls, offering space for quiet sitting and personal reflection.
+|Geography=The outpost is carved into a bend of the tunnel where cooler air accumulates and condensation forms along the walls. A shallow basin naturally collects fresh water in the chamber’s center. The space is dimly lit and shelves carved into the walls provide seating or storage for passing travelers.
-|History=Ir-Tarin was first shaped by stoneworkers in the early days of Deep Road expansion. It was not intended as a town, but as a gesture—a place to step away from one’s journey and prepare for what lies ahead. Over time, the chamber was expanded slightly to include a water basin and carved markers for shared silence.
+|History=Originally shaped by early Deep Road crews for their own purposes, over time, minor additions were made—a water catchment and smoothed benches being the most notable.
-|Functions and Features=* Reflection Pool – A still water basin fed by condensation, used for washing, drinking, or quiet ritual.
+|Defenses and Watch=The station is unguarded and unwalled. On rare occasions, a passing [[warden]] or initiate en route to Surnaketh may stay briefly, but there is no formal post assigned to the location.
-* Step Ledge – A flattened ring of stone where travelers may sit, rest, or leave offerings.
+|Culture and Use=While Ir-Tarin has no permanent population, stewards from [[Surnaketh]] visit periodically to clean and maintain the site. Some travelers leave water, worn items, or markings in the dust before continuing. Its purpose is practical, and it relies on mutual respect from those who stop.
-* Entry Stones – Three low pillars near the tunnel exit marked with travel phrases, often touched in passing.
-|Culture and Ritual=Some  leave behind water, worn items, or hand-scored lines in the dust as offerings. No permanent residents live at Ir-Tarin, but it is visited and cleaned regularly by stewards from Surnaketh.
-|Defenses and Watch=Ir-Tarin has no walls, guards, or gates. Its design assumes respect from those who visit. On rare occasions, a traveling warden or Surnaketh-bound initiate may remain there briefly to observe or reflect, but no watch is formally maintained.
-|Threats and Dangers=Rare structural tremors have been reported, and occasional flickering lights have led some to believe Ir-Tarin sits near a faded tunnel branch. However, no formal breaches or attacks have been recorded.
 }}
-[[category:Council of Stone Holdings]]
+[[Category:Council of Kar-Thal Holdings]][[Category:Citadel Mountains]]