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Lake Ingur
Image	Lake Ingur
Realm	Khamria
Region	Sanctuary Vale
Subregion(s)	Sora Basin
Source	Mazissage Mountains
Settlements	Ingur

Introduction

Lake Ingur is a shallow, mineral-rich lake located in the central Sanctuary Vale, serving as the terminus of the Sora River. The lake forms the lowest point in the Sora Basin, where seasonal runoff and eastward flow from the Mazissage Mountains gather in a wide, rocky depression. While not deep or expansive, Lake Ingur is one of the few consistent water sources in the Vale and plays a critical role in both wildlife movement and human settlement.

Etymology

From the Arânzeni, ainşiră (lake) ingur (shallow), shallow lake.

Geology

The lakebed is composed of layered stone, silt, and mineral sediment, creating a reflective surface during calm periods. The shores are uneven, marked by smooth rock shelves and intermittent inlets. Water levels fluctuate seasonally, with temporary shallows appearing during drier cycles.

Settlements

Two settlements are situated nearby: the farming town of Luropiră to the northwest, and the city of Ingur along its northern edge.

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-|Introduction='''Lake Ingur''' is a shallow, mineral-rich lake located in the central [[Sanctuary Vale]], serving as the terminus of the [[Sora River]]. The lake forms the lowest point in the [[Sora Basin]], where seasonal runoff and eastward flow from the [[Murzkar Mountains]] gather in a wide, rocky depression. While not deep or expansive, Lake Ingur is one of the few consistent water sources in the Vale and plays a critical role in both wildlife movement and human settlement.
+|Introduction='''Lake Ingur''' is a shallow, mineral-rich lake located in the central [[Sanctuary Vale]], serving as the terminus of the [[Sora River]]. The lake forms the lowest point in the [[Sora Basin]], where seasonal runoff and eastward flow from the [[Mazissage Mountains]] gather in a wide, rocky depression. While not deep or expansive, Lake Ingur is one of the few consistent water sources in the Vale and plays a critical role in both wildlife movement and human settlement.
 |Etymology=From the Arânzeni, ''ainşiră (lake) ingur (shallow),'' shallow lake.
 |Geology=The lakebed is composed of layered stone, silt, and mineral sediment, creating a reflective surface during calm periods. The shores are uneven, marked by smooth rock shelves and intermittent inlets. Water levels fluctuate seasonally, with temporary shallows appearing during drier cycles.