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|Image=[[File:Minthara - Hot Springs 01.jpg|center|frameless]] | |Image=[[File:Minthara - Hot Springs 01.jpg|center|frameless]] | ||
|Name=Minthara | |Name=Minthara | ||
|Type=Resort Town | |Type=Resort Town | ||
|Location=Center of the [[ | |Location=Center of the [[Minthal Range]] | ||
|Realm=[[Terasil]] | |Realm=[[Terasil]] | ||
|Inhabitants=[[Minthari]] | |Inhabitants=[[Minthari]] | ||
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|Introduction=Nestled deep within the | |Introduction=Nestled deep within the [[Minthal]] Range, Minthara is a central hub for travelers, traders, and weary Minthari returning from long journeys. Minthara is a place of respite, known for its geothermal spas, luxurious burrows, and natural hot springs. Steam rises from the deep fissures in the earth, filling the tunnels with a soothing warmth, and the town thrives on a booming hospitality industry, making it one of the most unique settlements in Minthari civilization. | ||
|Geography=Minthara sits at the heart of the | |Geography=Minthara sits at the heart of the Minthal Range, located within a natural volcanic rift that channels geothermal heat and mineral-rich waters through the cavern walls. The town is designed around these thermal features, with its tunnels and chambers shaped to maximize warmth and relaxation. | ||
* The Thermal Caverns – Deep natural chambers where mineral-rich hot springs bubble up from the rock, forming vast underground pools. These pools serve as communal bathing areas and are believed to have healing properties. | * The Thermal Caverns – Deep natural chambers where mineral-rich hot springs bubble up from the rock, forming vast underground pools. These pools serve as communal bathing areas and are believed to have healing properties. | ||
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Minthara’s central location makes it the perfect waypoint between the northern strongholds and southern settlements, allowing travelers to recover, resupply, and reconnect before continuing their journeys. | Minthara’s central location makes it the perfect waypoint between the northern strongholds and southern settlements, allowing travelers to recover, resupply, and reconnect before continuing their journeys. | ||
|History=Minthara was not always a leisure destination—it began as a simple crossroads settlement, built to serve merchants and tunnel travelers moving through the | |History=Minthara was not always a leisure destination—it began as a simple crossroads settlement, built to serve merchants and tunnel travelers moving through the Minthal Range. Over time, the discovery of geothermal springs transformed the town into a haven for relaxation and recovery. | ||
* Origins as a Trade Stop – Early Minthari dug rest burrows along key trade tunnels, creating the first iteration of Minthara as a waystation. | * Origins as a Trade Stop – Early Minthari dug rest burrows along key trade tunnels, creating the first iteration of Minthara as a waystation. |