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{{ | {{Outposts in the Sanctuary Vale Infobox | ||
|Name=Tharn Gate | |Name=Tharn Gate | ||
|Image=[[File:Terasil - Tharn Gate 01.jpg|center|frameless]] | |Image=[[File:Terasil - Tharn Gate 01.jpg|center|frameless]] | ||
|Type=Fortified Entry | |Type=Fortified Entry Outposts in the Sanctuary Vale and Wall Complex | ||
|Location=Eastern pass into [[Sanctuary Vale]], 20 miles south of [[Mar-Thal]] | |Location=Eastern pass into [[Sanctuary Vale]], 20 miles south of [[Mar-Thal]] | ||
|Realm=[[Terasil]] | |Realm=[[Terasil]] | ||
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|Significance=Primary barrier controlling overland access to Sanctuary Vale from the east | |Significance=Primary barrier controlling overland access to Sanctuary Vale from the east | ||
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{{ | {{Outposts in the Sanctuary Vale Sections | ||
|Introduction=Tharn Gate (or Tharn-Gate) is a fortified | |Introduction=Tharn Gate (or Tharn-Gate) is a fortified Outposts in the Sanctuary Vale and wall complex located at the only navigable pass through the eastern escarpment into [[Special:FormEdit/Outposts in the Sanctuary Vale/Sanctuary Vale|Sanctuary Vale]]. Built directly into the surrounding rock, it spans 6.5 miles in width and serves as both a controlled entry point and a strategic observation and logistics hub. The site is managed by the Council of Stone and maintains continuous operational readiness. | ||
|Geography=The wall spans a natural break in the escarpment, with uneven cliffs rising on both sides and broken ground leading southward into the Fractured Wedge. The structure is built of iron-bound basalt blocks set in interlocking tiers. Watch platforms are integrated into the wall’s outer face, and internal tunnels allow movement between segments. Northbound terrain is flat but wind-exposed, while southern terrain is unstable and layered. | |Geography=The wall spans a natural break in the escarpment, with uneven cliffs rising on both sides and broken ground leading southward into the Fractured Wedge. The structure is built of iron-bound basalt blocks set in interlocking tiers. Watch platforms are integrated into the wall’s outer face, and internal tunnels allow movement between segments. Northbound terrain is flat but wind-exposed, while southern terrain is unstable and layered. | ||
|History=Tharn-Gate was established after early crossings through the escarpment proved difficult to monitor, prompting the Council of Stone to construct a permanent barrier. The | |History=Tharn-Gate was established after early crossings through the escarpment proved difficult to monitor, prompting the Council of Stone to construct a permanent barrier. The Outposts in the Sanctuary Vale grew around the wall as convoy flow increased, eventually incorporating waystation functions and traveler processing facilities. | ||
|Functions and Features=* Wall Span – The main structure, extending 6.5 miles, includes reinforced gates and elevated walkways. | |Functions and Features=* Wall Span – The main structure, extending 6.5 miles, includes reinforced gates and elevated walkways. | ||
* Entry Hold – Administrative chamber where travelers are logged, inspected, and cleared for descent into the Vale. | * Entry Hold – Administrative chamber where travelers are logged, inspected, and cleared for descent into the Vale. | ||
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|Threats and Dangers=The primary risks are geological: terrain collapse, wind erosion, and structural pressure fluctuations within the lower foundations. Surface crossings are prohibited during surge seasons. Unauthorized entry attempts are rare but logged. | |Threats and Dangers=The primary risks are geological: terrain collapse, wind erosion, and structural pressure fluctuations within the lower foundations. Surface crossings are prohibited during surge seasons. Unauthorized entry attempts are rare but logged. | ||
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[[category:Council of Stone Holdings]] | [[category:Council of Stone Holdings]] | ||