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Sanctuary Vale remains the heart of Orasian political and spiritual identity. The governance conducted from Kar-Thal, combined with the ancestral echoes preserved in sites across the vale, continues to reinforce its status as the symbolic center of Terasil’s earth-aligned culture.

|Cultural Significance=Sanctuary Vale is deeply embedded in Orasian spiritual and cultural identity. It is the site of foundational civic rites, ancestral stone-oath ceremonies, and seasonal harmonic gatherings. Each major settlement within the vale contributes to a specific aspect of Orasian life—governance, craftsmanship, observance, or communication. Pilgrimages from across Terasil often culminate here, especially during resonance cycles aligned with subterranean rhythms.

|Climate=Sanctuary Vale has a temperate to sub-alpine climate, heavily influenced by the surrounding mountain ranges. It experiences cool summers and long, mist-laden winters. Precipitation is relatively low but consistent, feeding into a network of subterranean streams that support local agriculture and spiritual practices. The air is mineral-rich, with subtle seismic vibrations regularly observed across the terrain.

|Flora and Fauna={{see also|[[Flora and Fauna of Sanctuary Vale]]}}The highland savanna of Sanctuary Vale supports a distinct ecosystem adapted to its mineral-rich soil, mist cycles, and exposed stone formations. Native plants such as Vale Grass and Kire Shrubs mark ground stability and are used in traditional Orasian fieldwork, while sparse tree species like Pyr and Spring Figs serve both ecological and ceremonial functions. Local fauna include the heavy-plated Slateback Behemoth, often viewed as a symbol of endurance, and Pierrooks—tall, sharp-voiced birds whose calls reflect subtle shifts in air pressure. Smaller life, like the elusive Vale Cats and spiral-burrowing Dust Beetles, are closely observed and often tied to spiritual interpretations of balance, movement, and hidden depth.