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{{Mountain | {{Mountain Ranges of Terasil Infobox | ||
|Name=Astrathal Range | |Name=Astrathal Range | ||
|Image=[[File:Astralith Range - General 01.jpg|center|frameless]] | |Image=[[File:Astralith Range - General 01.jpg|center|frameless]] | ||
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|Inhabitants=Minthari | |Inhabitants=Minthari | ||
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{{Mountain | {{Mountain Ranges of Terasil Sections | ||
|Introduction='''The Astrathal Range''' is a | |Introduction='''The Astrathal Range''' is a Mountain Ranges of Terasil located to the west of the [[Minthal Valley]], forming a natural boundary between the [[Minthal Range]] and the outer reaches of [[Terasil]]. The mountains are known for their reflective black stone, which absorbs light and creates a shadowy landscape. Once part of a singular horseshoe-shaped massif, erosion and tectonic shifts split the mountains, creating the Minthal Valley and isolating the Western [[Minthari]] from their kin in the [[Minthal Range|Minthal Range]]. | ||
The city of [[Minthsen]] is the seat of Western Minthari power, while [[Minthset]], a fortified outpost in the northern range, serves as their first line of defense. | The city of [[Minthsen]] is the seat of Western Minthari power, while [[Minthset]], a fortified outpost in the northern range, serves as their first line of defense. | ||
|Etymology=The name " | |Etymology=The name "Astrathal" originates from ancient Minthari script, meaning "Sky Stone" or "Star-Forged Mountain." The reflective properties of its obsidian-like peaks give rise to legends of celestial origins, with some Minthari believing the mountains were shaped by forces beyond the mortal realm. Some geomancers claim the stone holds echoes of the stars, whispering ancient knowledge to those who listen. | ||
|Geography=The Astrathal Range consists of sheer, reflective black peaks, deep caverns, and subterranean Minthari settlements. The range is steeped in perpetual shadow, with the stone absorbing most sunlight, leaving its slopes cool and dim even at midday. | |Geography=The Astrathal Range consists of sheer, reflective black peaks, deep caverns, and subterranean Minthari settlements. The range is steeped in perpetual shadow, with the stone absorbing most sunlight, leaving its slopes cool and dim even at midday. | ||
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=== Mineral Deposits === | === Mineral Deposits === | ||
* Onyx Shale – A dark, mirror-like stone used in ritual architecture and armor. | * Onyx Shale – A dark, mirror-like stone used in ritual architecture and armor. | ||
* Starcore Ore – A mystical metal that is highly attuned to geomantic energy, known to hum faintly in the presence of magic. | * Starcore Ore – A mystical metal that is highly attuned to geomantic energy, known to hum faintly in the presence of magic. | ||
* Obsidian | * Obsidian Veins – One of the largest sources of natural obsidian in Terasil, used for weaponry and sacred carvings. | ||
|Climate=The Astrathal Range is colder and more shadowed than the Minthal Range, with minimal sunlight exposure due to its reflective black stone. | |Climate=The Astrathal Range is colder and more shadowed than the Minthal Range, with minimal sunlight exposure due to its reflective black stone. | ||