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|Introduction=The '''Cairnwall Range''' is a ~~fractured and shifting~~ mountain range in ~~southwestern Terasil~~, forming a ~~natural boundary~~ between the ~~Zanarak Desert~~ and the ~~stable lands~~ of ~~Terasil~~. Unlike the towering, ~~intact~~ peaks of ~~the Citadel or Khargaath Ranges~~, Cairnwall is ~~defined by massive boulder fields~~, ~~scattered~~ rock ~~formations~~, and unstable ~~terrain~~. The range is ~~constantly shifting~~, with ~~stones eroded by~~ the ~~relentless desert winds~~.

|Introduction=The '''Cairnwall Range''' is a fragmented mountain range in western [[Zanarak]], forming a rugged divide between the [[Vaelthar Plains]] and the shifting sands of the [[Zanarak Desert]]. Unlike the towering, unbroken peaks of other mountain ranges, Cairnwall is a land of fractured ridges, collapsed stone formations, and ever-shifting rock fields. The relentless desert winds carve through its exposed surfaces, grinding the stone into jagged spires and unstable slopes.

The range is uninhabited, save for a few scattered ruins and remnants of unknown origin. To the northeast, beyond the broken peaks, lies the [[Graveyard of the Fallen]], a vast expanse of toppled boulders and eroded monoliths that mark the transition toward [[Terasil]] and the [[Yalta Expanse]]. The origins of the Graveyard remain a subject of speculation, with some viewing it as a natural collapse of the mountains, while others attribute it to an ancient calamity lost to time.

Though rarely traversed, the Cairnwall Range serves as a natural barrier between the fertile lands beyond and the encroaching sands of Zanarak.

~~East of the range lies the Graveyard of the Fallen, a vast expanse of colossal, toppled boulders, believed by the [[Orasians]] to be the remnants of an ancient battle between stone and erosion itself.~~

|Etymology=The name Cairnwall originates from ancient [[Orasian]], referring to a wall of fallen stones. Orasian legend holds that the range was once a solid, towering wall of stone, but it has since fractured and crumbled, leaving behind a landscape of ruins shaped by time and wind.

|Geography=The Cairnwall Range is a low, broken range, with no singular ridgeline, but instead scattered peaks, towering rock spires, and unstable boulder fields.

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* Windstriker Hawk – A raptor that hunts small creatures navigating the shifting terrain.

|Cultural Significance==== The Graveyard of the Fallen ===

According to Orasian lore, the Graveyard of the Fallen is not a natural formation, but the remnants of a great battle between the Orasians and the forces of erosion. It is said that in ancient times, the Orasians stood against the desert, seeking to hold back the advancing sands. The massive toppled boulders are believed to be their fallen warriors—monuments to a war that could not be won.

According to Orasian lore, the Graveyard of the Fallen is not a natural formation, but the remnants of a great battle between the [[Orasians]] and the forces of erosion. It is said that in ancient times, the Orasians stood against the desert, seeking to hold back the advancing sands. The massive toppled boulders are believed to be their fallen warriors—monuments to a war that could not be won.

=== Legends and Beliefs ===

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-|Introduction=The '''Cairnwall Range''' is a fractured and shifting mountain range in southwestern Terasil, forming a natural boundary between the Zanarak Desert and the stable lands of Terasil. Unlike the towering, intact peaks of the Citadel or Khargaath Ranges, Cairnwall is defined by massive boulder fields, scattered rock formations, and unstable terrain. The range is constantly shifting, with stones eroded by the relentless desert winds.
+|Introduction=The '''Cairnwall Range''' is a fragmented mountain range in western [[Zanarak]], forming a rugged divide between the [[Vaelthar Plains]] and the shifting sands of the [[Zanarak Desert]]. Unlike the towering, unbroken peaks of other mountain ranges, Cairnwall is a land of fractured ridges, collapsed stone formations, and ever-shifting rock fields. The relentless desert winds carve through its exposed surfaces, grinding the stone into jagged spires and unstable slopes.
+The range is uninhabited, save for a few scattered ruins and remnants of unknown origin. To the northeast, beyond the broken peaks, lies the [[Graveyard of the Fallen]], a vast expanse of toppled boulders and eroded monoliths that mark the transition toward [[Terasil]] and the [[Yalta Expanse]]. The origins of the Graveyard remain a subject of speculation, with some viewing it as a natural collapse of the mountains, while others attribute it to an ancient calamity lost to time.
+Though rarely traversed, the Cairnwall Range serves as a natural barrier between the fertile lands beyond and the encroaching sands of Zanarak.
-East of the range lies the Graveyard of the Fallen, a vast expanse of colossal, toppled boulders, believed by the [[Orasians]] to be the remnants of an ancient battle between stone and erosion itself.
 |Etymology=The name Cairnwall originates from ancient [[Orasian]], referring to a wall of fallen stones. Orasian legend holds that the range was once a solid, towering wall of stone, but it has since fractured and crumbled, leaving behind a landscape of ruins shaped by time and wind.
 |Geography=The Cairnwall Range is a low, broken range, with no singular ridgeline, but instead scattered peaks, towering rock spires, and unstable boulder fields.
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 * Windstriker Hawk – A raptor that hunts small creatures navigating the shifting terrain.
 |Cultural Significance==== The Graveyard of the Fallen ===
-According to Orasian lore, the Graveyard of the Fallen is not a natural formation, but the remnants of a great battle between the Orasians and the forces of erosion. It is said that in ancient times, the Orasians stood against the desert, seeking to hold back the advancing sands. The massive toppled boulders are believed to be their fallen warriors—monuments to a war that could not be won.
+According to Orasian lore, the Graveyard of the Fallen is not a natural formation, but the remnants of a great battle between the [[Orasians]] and the forces of erosion. It is said that in ancient times, the Orasians stood against the desert, seeking to hold back the advancing sands. The massive toppled boulders are believed to be their fallen warriors—monuments to a war that could not be won.
 === Legends and Beliefs ===