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{{Mountain Ranges of Terasil Infobox
{{Mountain Ranges of Méniail Infobox
|Name=Altea Range
|Name=Aráinia Mountains
|Image=[[File:Altea - Art 01.jpg|center|frameless]]
|Image=[[File:Aráinia Range.jpg|center|frameless]]
|Location=Encircling the [[Altea]]
{{center|Painting of the Aráinia Mountains from Aráinia}}
|Realm=Altea
|Location=[[File:Aráinia_Mts.jpg|center|frameless|Aráinia Mts Location]]
{{center|Aráinia Mountains in red}}
|Realm=Aráinia
|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 Méniail Sections
|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]].
|Introduction=The '''Aráinia Mountains''' is a vast, horseshoe-shaped mountain range that encircles the lush Aráinia, forming a natural barrier that separates the fertile lands of Aráinia from [[Khamria]].
|Etymology=The name "Altea 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.
|Etymology=The name "Aráinia Mountains" is derived from its teardrop (horseshoe) shape, believed by the [[Sidami]] to be formed by the tears of [[Yairan]], 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.
|Geography=The Altea Range is defined by its enclosing arc of peaks, creating a self-contained ecosystem within Altea
|Geography=The Aráinia Mountains is defined by its enclosing arc of peaks, creating a self-contained ecosystem within Aráinia
|Climate=The Altea Range exhibits two distinct climates:
|Climate=The Aráinia Mountains exhibits two distinct climates:


* High Elevations: Arid and cold, with strong winds and little vegetation.
* High Elevations: Arid and cold, with strong winds and little vegetation.
* Altea: Mild and fertile, with temperate seasons and steady rainfall, creating the only viable farmland in Terasil.
* Aráinia: Mild and fertile, with temperate seasons and steady rainfall, creating the only viable farmland in Khamria.
|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.
* Yairanh Root – A tuber cultivated by Namuril, essential to valley agriculture.
* Sunsong Trees – Tall, golden-leaved trees found only in the valley, absorbing energy from the harsh Terasil sun
* Sunsong Trees – Tall, golden-leaved trees found only in the valley, absorbing energy from the harsh Khamria sun
|Fauna=* Valeborn Elk – Large, horned beasts that roam the valley’s meadows.
|Fauna=* Valeborn Elk – Large, horned beasts that roam the valley’s meadows.
* Tharok Falcon – A predatory bird that soars above the mountains, hunting along the valley’s edge.
* Tharok Falcon – A predatory bird that soars above the mountains, hunting along the valley’s edge.
* Lun-Watch Hound – A stone-skinned guardian beast bred for protecting the valley’s fortifications.
* Lun-Watch Hound – A stone-skinned guardian beast bred for protecting the valley’s fortifications.
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