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| {{Mountain Ranges of Terasil Infobox | | {{Mountain Ranges of Terasil Infobox |
| |Name=Tear Drop Range | | |Name=Altea Range |
| |Image=[[File:Emerald Valley - Art 01.jpg|center|frameless]] | | |Image=[[File:Emerald Valley - Art 01.jpg|center|frameless]] |
| |Location=Encircling the [[Emerald Valley]] | | |Location=Encircling [[Altea]] |
| |Realm=Emerald Valley | | |Realm=Altea |
| |Climate=Arid at high elevations, temperate in the valley | | |Climate=Arid at high elevations, temperate in the valley |
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| {{Mountain Ranges of Terasil Sections | | {{Mountain Ranges of Terasil Sections |
| |Introduction=The '''Tear Drop Range''' is a vast, horseshoe-shaped Mountain Ranges of [[Terasil]] that encircles the lush Emerald Valley, forming a natural barrier that separates the fertile lands of Wadit-Thal from the rest of Terasil. Unlike the harsh, eroded peaks of the [[Scarspire Range]] or the mineral-rich [[Minthal Range]], the Tear Drop Range is rugged yet protective, sheltering the only truly verdant expanse in all of Terasil. | | |Introduction=The '''Altea Range''' is a vast, horseshoe-shaped mountain range that encircles the lush Altea, forming a natural barrier that separates the fertile lands of Altea from [[Terasil]]. |
| | | |Etymology=The name "Altea Range" is derived from its teardrop (horseshoe) shape, believed by the [[Sidami]] to be formed by the tears of [[Oras]], weeping over the fate of the earth. Ancient myths suggest that the valley within the range was a sacred gift, a place where the land could heal and flourish. |
| The only major southern passage through the range is guarded by Sak-Kal, an [[Orasian]] watchtower that controls access to the valley and city of Wadit-Thal. The northernmost fortress, Lun-Kal, stands as a bastion against external threats, ensuring that Emerald Valley remains a sanctuary within the otherwise arid Terasil.
| | |Geography=The Altea Range is defined by its enclosing arc of peaks, creating a self-contained ecosystem within Altea |
| |Etymology=The name "Tear Drop Range" is derived from its teardrop (horseshoe) shape, believed by Orasians to be formed by the tears of [[Oras]], weeping over the fate of the earth. Ancient myths suggest that the valley within the range was a sacred gift, a place where the land could heal and flourish. | | |Climate=The Altea Range exhibits two distinct climates: |
| |Geography=The Tear Drop Range is defined by its enclosing arc of peaks, creating a self-contained ecosystem within Emerald Valley. | |
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| === Major Landmarks ===
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| * Thal-Vorek – The highest peak in the range, marking the valley's northernmost barrier.
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| * The Emerald Gate – A narrow pass leading into the valley, heavily guarded by Orasians.
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| * The River of Verdance – The only major water source in Terasil, originating from glacial runoff in the mountains and sustaining the valley.
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| |Climate=The Tear Drop Range exhibits two distinct climates: | |
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| * High Elevations: Arid and cold, with strong winds and little vegetation. | | * High Elevations: Arid and cold, with strong winds and little vegetation. |
| * Emerald Valley: Mild and fertile, with temperate seasons and steady rainfall, creating the only viable farmland in Terasil. | | * Altea: Mild and fertile, with temperate seasons and steady rainfall, creating the only viable farmland in Terasil. |
| |Settlements=The Tear Drop Range is home to two of the most important Orasian settlements in Terasil.
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| === Wadit-Thal ===
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| The cultural and economic heart of Emerald Valley, Wadit-Thal is the only place in Terasil where other races intermingle with Orasians. The city serves as a trade hub, a center of learning, and a gathering place for scholars, artisans, and diplomats.
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| === Lun-Kal ===
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| A fortress built into the northern cliffs of the range, Lun-Kal is an Orasian bastion, protecting the valley from external threats.
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| === Sak-Kal ===
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| A southern watchtower, ensuring that no one enters the valley unchallenged.
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| |Flora=* Velthar Vine – A climbing plant that thrives on the valley walls, its fruits prized for their healing properties. | | |Flora=* Velthar Vine – A climbing plant that thrives on the valley walls, its fruits prized for their healing properties. |
| * Orash Root – A tuber cultivated by Orasians, essential to valley agriculture. | | * Orash Root – A tuber cultivated by Orasians, essential to valley agriculture. |