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{{Mountain Ranges of Elemara Infobox | {{Mountain Ranges of Elemara Infobox | ||
|Name=[[Minthal Mountains]] | |Name=[[Minthal Mountains]] | ||
|Image=[[File:Minthal Mountains.jpg|center|frameless]] | |Image=[[File:Minthal Range Ridge.jpg|center|frameless|Minthal Mountains]] | ||
{{center|Photo of the Minthal Mountains}} | |||
|Location=[[File:Minthal Mountain Locations.jpg|center|frameless|Minthal Mountain Locations]] | |||
{{center|Minthal Mountains in red}} | |||
|Realm=Minthal | |Realm=Minthal | ||
|Highest Peak=Mount Atal | |Highest Peak=Mount Atal | ||
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{{Mountain Ranges of Elemara Sections | {{Mountain Ranges of Elemara Sections | ||
|Introduction='''The Minthal Mountains''' is a formidable Mountain Ranges of Terasil located to the east of the [[Citadel Mountains]] in the realm of [[Terasil]]. Once forming a singular horseshoe-shaped massif, erosion and time eventually divided the range, creating the [[Minthal Valley]], which now separates the Minthal Mountains from the [[Astrathal | |Introduction='''The Minthal Mountains''' is a formidable Mountain Ranges of Terasil located to the east of the [[Citadel Mountains]] in the realm of [[Terasil]]. Once forming a singular horseshoe-shaped massif, erosion and time eventually divided the range, creating the [[Minthal Valley]], which now separates the Minthal Mountains from the [[Astrathal Mountains]]. | ||
The Minthal Mountains is the heart of [[Minthari]] civilization, housing their capital, [[Minthal]], as well as major settlements such as [[Minthara]] and [[Minthek]]. The range is rich in minerals and Minthal Mountains tunnel networks, making it a major hub of metalworking and engineering. Due to their mostly underground nature, the Minthari of the Minthal Mountains rarely cross the Minthal Valley, leading to a gradual cultural divergence from their counterparts in the [[Astrathal | The Minthal Mountains is the heart of [[Minthari]] civilization, housing their capital, [[Minthal]], as well as major settlements such as [[Minthara]] and [[Minthek]]. The range is rich in minerals and Minthal Mountains tunnel networks, making it a major hub of metalworking and engineering. Due to their mostly underground nature, the Minthari of the Minthal Mountains rarely cross the Minthal Valley, leading to a gradual cultural divergence from their counterparts in the [[Astrathal Mountains]]. | ||
|Etymology=The name "Minthal Mountains" comes from its association with metalworking and mining, which define the Minthari way of life. | |Etymology=The name "Minthal Mountains" comes from its association with metalworking and mining, which define the Minthari way of life. | ||
|Geography=The Minthal Mountains runs north to south, situated between multiple distinct regions: | |Geography=The Minthal Mountains runs north to south, situated between multiple distinct regions: | ||
* West – The Minthal Valley, a vast rift that separates the Minthal Mountains from the Astrathal | * West – The Minthal Valley, a vast rift that separates the Minthal Mountains from the Astrathal Mountains beyond. The valley acts as both a trade corridor and a cultural divide between different Minthari groups. | ||
* East – The realm of [[Delmora]], where numerous rivers originate in the high peaks of the Minthal Mountains before flowing eastward into fertile lowlands. These rivers provide freshwater sources for Minthari settlements and serve as natural trade routes. | * East – The realm of [[Delmora]], where numerous rivers originate in the high peaks of the Minthal Mountains before flowing eastward into fertile lowlands. These rivers provide freshwater sources for Minthari settlements and serve as natural trade routes. | ||
* South – The realm of [[Orrakar]], where Terasil’s rocky plateaus and deep ravines intersect, creating a jagged, arid landscape shaped by erosion and tectonic activity. The Minthal Mountains marks the northernmost boundary of this rugged terrain. | * South – The realm of [[Orrakar]], where Terasil’s rocky plateaus and deep ravines intersect, creating a jagged, arid landscape shaped by erosion and tectonic activity. The Minthal Mountains marks the northernmost boundary of this rugged terrain. | ||
* North – The range extends towards the [[Altea | * North – The range extends towards the [[Altea Mountains]] and the border of [[Norvaskr]]. | ||
=== Major Peaks === | === Major Peaks === | ||
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* Despite their isolation, the Minthari maintain trade with surface-dwelling merchants, exchanging refined metals for supplies they cannot easily produce underground, such as grains, textiles, and alchemical reagents. | * Despite their isolation, the Minthari maintain trade with surface-dwelling merchants, exchanging refined metals for supplies they cannot easily produce underground, such as grains, textiles, and alchemical reagents. | ||
* The Minthal Valley serves as a trade corridor, allowing limited commerce between the Minthal Mountains and the Astrathal | * The Minthal Valley serves as a trade corridor, allowing limited commerce between the Minthal Mountains and the Astrathal Mountains. | ||
* The rivers flowing eastward into Delmora provide a crucial link to river-based trade, allowing Minthari goods to reach wider markets. | * The rivers flowing eastward into Delmora provide a crucial link to river-based trade, allowing Minthari goods to reach wider markets. | ||