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{{Subregions of the Sanctuary Vale Sections
{{Subregions of the Sanctuary Vale Sections
|Introduction=Vale’s Edge is a highland plateau that stretches eastward from the base of the [[Khargaath Range]], forming the transitional terrain between the mountain interior and the arid basin lands of the [[Telenkar Fold]] and [[Sora Basin]]. Characterized by fractured stone, gradual elevation change, and a steep escarpment along its eastern rim, the region serves as both a logistical corridor and a geographic boundary within [[Sanctuary Vale]].
|Introduction=Vale’s Edge is a highland plateau that stretches eastward from the base of the [[Khargaath Range]], forming the transitional terrain between the mountain interior and the arid basin lands of the [[Telenkar Fold]] and [[Sora Basin]]. Characterized by fractured stone, gradual elevation change, and a steep escarpment along its eastern rim, the region serves as both a logistical corridor and a geographic boundary within [[Sanctuary Vale]].
|Geography=The plateau is composed of layered basalt and fractured stone shelves, gradually sloping downward from the Khargaath Range before breaking sharply at a rocky escarpment. It extends across a broad east–west band with sparse vegetation, shallow gullies, and dry air. Surface water is nearly absent. The terrain becomes increasingly unstable along the descent toward [[Kelath Falls]] and the rim above the Fold.
|Geography=The plateau is composed of layered basalt and fractured stone shelves, gradually sloping downward from the Khargaath Range before breaking sharply at a rocky escarpment. It extends across a broad north-south band with sparse vegetation and dry air. Surface water is nearly absent. The terrain becomes increasingly unstable along the descent toward [[Kelath Falls]] and the rim above the Fold.
|Cultural Significance=Vale’s Edge provides the only known overland connection between [[Dul-Val]] and the river lowlands to the east. A narrow route spans from the Dul-Val region southeast toward [[Enen-Zhal]], which guards the only formal descent. At its midpoint lies [[Kelath-Tar]], which supports downward cargo transfer to the [[Sora River]]. While technically traversable, the route is known for its logistical challenges and is often bypassed in favor of the river system for large cargo movement.
|Cultural Significance=Vale’s Edge provides the only known overland connection between [[Dul-Val]] and the river lowlands to the east. A narrow route spans from the Dul-Val region southeast toward [[Enen-Zhal]], which guards the only formal descent. At its midpoint lies [[Kelath-Tar]], which supports downward cargo transfer to the [[Sora River]]. While technically traversable, the route is known for its logistical challenges and is often bypassed in favor of the river system for large cargo movement.


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|Settlements and Outposts=* [[Kelath-Tar]] – Dual-level logistics settlement at Kelath Fall.
|Settlements and Outposts=* [[Kelath-Tar]] – Dual-level logistics settlement at Kelath Fall.
* [[Enen-Zhal]] – Fortified outpost at the main pass off the plateau.
* [[Enen-Zhal]] – Fortified outpost at the main pass off the plateau.
|Notable features=* Escarpment Rim – The eastern drop into the Fold; largely impassable outside known paths.
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