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|Historical Significance=During the [[Great Erosion]], Sanctuary Vale became a refuge for retreating populations of Orasians. | |Historical Significance=During the [[Great Erosion]], Sanctuary Vale became a refuge for retreating populations of Orasians. | ||
Upon arrival of the ascendant spirits to [[Orethil]], the Spirit [[Varunel]], the spirit of memory and history, and [[Tehrum]], the spirit of mountains and stone, first rooted their domain in the Khargaath Range near modern [[Djes- | Upon arrival of the ascendant spirits to [[Orethil]], the Spirit [[Varunel]], the spirit of memory and history, and [[Tehrum]], the spirit of mountains and stone, first rooted their domain in the Khargaath Range near modern [[Djes-Tal]]. | ||
Sanctuary Vale played a defining role in the development of Duranthi culture. According to preserved records, the first permanent settlements arose here during the early days of The [[Great Migration]], shielded by the surrounding mountains. The vale’s defensibility enabled the Duranthi to thrive. | Sanctuary Vale played a defining role in the development of Duranthi culture. According to preserved records, the first permanent settlements arose here during the early days of The [[Great Migration]], shielded by the surrounding mountains. The vale’s defensibility enabled the Duranthi to thrive. | ||
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The highland savanna of Sanctuary Vale supports a distinct ecosystem adapted to its rich soil and exposed stone formations. Native plants such as Vale Grass and Kire Shrubs mark ground stability and are used in traditional Duranthi fieldwork, while sparse tree species like Pyr and Spring Figs are scattered across the land. Local fauna include the heavy-plated Slateback Behemoth and Pierrooks—tall, sharp-voiced birds. | The highland savanna of Sanctuary Vale supports a distinct ecosystem adapted to its rich soil and exposed stone formations. Native plants such as Vale Grass and Kire Shrubs mark ground stability and are used in traditional Duranthi fieldwork, while sparse tree species like Pyr and Spring Figs are scattered across the land. Local fauna include the heavy-plated Slateback Behemoth and Pierrooks—tall, sharp-voiced birds. | ||
|Notable features=* [[Kar-Thal]] – Principal Duranthi city and capital. | |Notable features=* [[Kar-Thal]] – Principal Duranthi city and capital. | ||
* Djes- | * Djes-Tal – Highland settlement focused on academic stewardship and preserving history. | ||
* [[Dul-Val]] – Threshold settlement near the early site of Duranthi civilization and a site currently safeguarding the Tarsuun Pass. | * [[Dul-Val]] – Threshold settlement near the early site of Duranthi civilization and a site currently safeguarding the Tarsuun Pass. | ||
* [[Mar-Thal]] – Eastern military-administrative city near the Fractured Wedge. | * [[Mar-Thal]] – Eastern military-administrative city near the Fractured Wedge. | ||