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{{Valleys in Khamria Infobox

|Name=[[Orinilure]] Valley

|Name=Orinilure Valley

|Image=[[File:Orinilure Valley - General 01.jpg|center|frameless]]

|Size=~~Width (east-west): ~60–100~~ miles

|Size=About 600 miles north to south and 100 miles east to west

|Location=Between the Irere Mountains and the Orinilure Mountains

~~Length (~~north-south~~): ~300–400~~ miles

|Realm=Orinilure

|Borders on=Irere Mountains, Orinilure Mountains

|Settlements=Hekut, Imish

}}

{{Valleys in Khamria Sections

|Introduction=Orinilure Valley ~~is a vast, uninhabited arid expanse stretching~~ between the [[~~Orinilure~~ Mountains]] and the [[~~Irere~~ Mountains]]. ~~Once part~~ of a ~~continuous mountain massif~~, the valley ~~was carved out over millennia by erosion~~, ~~tectonic shifts~~, and ~~ancient rivers that~~ have ~~long~~ since ~~dried up~~. ~~Today~~, ~~it stands as~~ a ~~desolate~~, ~~wind-scoured rift, its cracked earth~~ and ~~jagged rock formations marking~~ the ~~divide between two~~ of the ~~most isolated mountain ranges in~~ [[~~Adaris~~]].

|Introduction=The '''Orinilure Valley''' lies between the [[Irere Mountains]] and the [[Orinilure Mountains]] in [[Orinilure]]. It is about 600 miles long and 100 miles wide. Most of it is dry, open country, but six rivers cross it and end in Lake Heshinum, a salt lake at its center. The [[Himoja]] farm the land along the rivers, and their grain feeds much of Orinilure. The valley separates the two [[Oinien]] states, the [[Erden Monopoly]] to the west and the [[Orinilure Collective]] to the east.

|Access=The valley is the only land route between the two ranges. Roads run from the tunnel mouths of each range to the river villages and meet near the House of Iriché. The Oinien, who are nearly blind and cannot bear the sun, rarely cross it themselves and rely on the Himoja and on hired foreigners on the surface.

|Historical Significance=The Himoja have lived in the valley since the [[Age of Ascendance]]. When the first human settlers entered the ranges in 150 ME, the Himoja received them peacefully and came to farm for them.

The valley's farmland was the cause of the war of 626–633 ME between the Orinilure Collective and the Erden Monopoly. The treaty that ended the war set aside a small neutral zone beside the House of Iriché, between the Shebal and Hemom rivers. The Treaty Forts stand in it and are garrisoned by both states. No village lies inside the zone.

|Cultural Significance=The House of [[Iriché]], the [[Ascendant Spirit]] of desire and greed, stands on Lake Heshinum. The names of the lake and the rivers are Himoja.

|Climate=The valley is arid. Temperatures are high by day and fall sharply after sunset, as there is little cloud. Away from the rivers there are few sources of water or shelter.

|Notable features=Six rivers cross the valley, three rising in each range. From north to south, the Tohol, the Petut, and the Shebal flow from the Irere Mountains, and the Nakol, the Bemum, and the Hemom flow from the Orinilure Mountains. Each is about 60 miles long. All six end in Lake Heshinum, which has no outlet and is salt.

~~Though devoid of permanent settlements~~, ~~Orinilure Valley serves as a natural barrier, making travel between~~ the ~~Orinilure Mountains and Irere Mountains treacherous~~. ~~Those who dare cross it face blistering heat, unpredictable winds~~, and ~~an unforgiving landscape~~, ~~with few sources~~ of ~~water or shelter.~~

About 60,000 Himoja live in farming villages along the rivers. Two Himoja towns, Hekut and Imish, stand at road junctions on either side of the Treaty Forts.

|Access=Despite its harsh conditions, Orinilure Valley remains the only land route between the Orinilure and Irere Mountainss, forcing the rare traveler or merchant caravan to risk the crossing when absolutely necessary.

~~|Climate=Temperatures soar during the day time, baking the valley floor and making daytime travel dangerous. However, with no cloud cover or insulation, temperatures plummet once~~ the ~~sun sets~~.

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 {{Valleys in Khamria Infobox
-|Name=[[Orinilure]] Valley
+|Name=Orinilure Valley
 |Image=[[File:Orinilure Valley - General 01.jpg|center|frameless]]
-|Size=Width (east-west): ~60–100 miles
+|Size=About 600 miles north to south and 100 miles east to west
+|Location=Between the Irere Mountains and the Orinilure Mountains
-Length (north-south): ~300–400 miles
 |Realm=Orinilure
 |Borders on=Irere Mountains, Orinilure Mountains
+|Settlements=Hekut, Imish
 }}
 {{Valleys in Khamria Sections
-|Introduction=Orinilure Valley is a vast, uninhabited arid expanse stretching between the [[Orinilure Mountains]] and the [[Irere Mountains]]. Once part of a continuous mountain massif, the valley was carved out over millennia by erosion, tectonic shifts, and ancient rivers that have long since dried up. Today, it stands as a desolate, wind-scoured rift, its cracked earth and jagged rock formations marking the divide between two of the most isolated mountain ranges in [[Adaris]].
+|Introduction=The '''Orinilure Valley''' lies between the [[Irere Mountains]] and the [[Orinilure Mountains]] in [[Orinilure]]. It is about 600 miles long and 100 miles wide. Most of it is dry, open country, but six rivers cross it and end in Lake Heshinum, a salt lake at its center. The [[Himoja]] farm the land along the rivers, and their grain feeds much of Orinilure. The valley separates the two [[Oinien]] states, the [[Erden Monopoly]] to the west and the [[Orinilure Collective]] to the east.
+|Access=The valley is the only land route between the two ranges. Roads run from the tunnel mouths of each range to the river villages and meet near the House of Iriché. The Oinien, who are nearly blind and cannot bear the sun, rarely cross it themselves and rely on the Himoja and on hired foreigners on the surface.
+|Historical Significance=The Himoja have lived in the valley since the [[Age of Ascendance]]. When the first human settlers entered the ranges in 150 ME, the Himoja received them peacefully and came to farm for them.
+The valley's farmland was the cause of the war of 626–633 ME between the Orinilure Collective and the Erden Monopoly. The treaty that ended the war set aside a small neutral zone beside the House of Iriché, between the Shebal and Hemom rivers. The Treaty Forts stand in it and are garrisoned by both states. No village lies inside the zone.
+|Cultural Significance=The House of [[Iriché]], the [[Ascendant Spirit]] of desire and greed, stands on Lake Heshinum. The names of the lake and the rivers are Himoja.
+|Climate=The valley is arid. Temperatures are high by day and fall sharply after sunset, as there is little cloud. Away from the rivers there are few sources of water or shelter.
+|Notable features=Six rivers cross the valley, three rising in each range. From north to south, the Tohol, the Petut, and the Shebal flow from the Irere Mountains, and the Nakol, the Bemum, and the Hemom flow from the Orinilure Mountains. Each is about 60 miles long. All six end in Lake Heshinum, which has no outlet and is salt.
-Though devoid of permanent settlements, Orinilure Valley serves as a natural barrier, making travel between the Orinilure Mountains and Irere Mountains treacherous. Those who dare cross it face blistering heat, unpredictable winds, and an unforgiving landscape, with few sources of water or shelter.
+About 60,000 Himoja live in farming villages along the rivers. Two Himoja towns, Hekut and Imish, stand at road junctions on either side of the Treaty Forts.
-|Access=Despite its harsh conditions, Orinilure Valley remains the only land route between the Orinilure and Irere Mountainss, forcing the rare traveler or merchant caravan to risk the crossing when absolutely necessary.
-|Climate=Temperatures soar during the day time, baking the valley floor and making daytime travel dangerous. However, with no cloud cover or insulation, temperatures plummet once the sun sets.
 }}