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Above all, Kar-Thal is a city where time is measured by stone. Its people live embedded in their city’s material memory—literally carved into its halls—and believe that to dwell in Kar-Thal is to be shaped by it in return.

|Spiritual Significance=The city is situated atop a powerful node of Oras’s essence. Earth Spirits are frequently encountered within its caverns and halls, often taking part in civic rituals. Duranthi believe Kar-Thal to be one of the few remaining places where the voice of Oras can be heard directly through stone and echo. Though Oras remains the core presence, the ~~Ascended~~ Spirit [[Varunel]] is also invoked in archival and legislative rites, representing continuity and recorded truth.

|Spiritual Significance=The city is situated atop a powerful node of Oras’s essence. Earth Spirits are frequently encountered within its caverns and halls, often taking part in civic rituals. Duranthi believe Kar-Thal to be one of the few remaining places where the voice of Oras can be heard directly through stone and echo. Though Oras remains the core presence, the [[Ascendant Spirit]] [[Varunel]] is also invoked in archival and legislative rites, representing continuity and recorded truth.

|Economy=Kar-Thal’s economy centers on stonecraft, mineral trade, and earth-imbued artifacts. While not aggressively expansionist, it maintains deep trade ties with [[Minthari]] Settlements. The Earthheart Forge and the Veins host markets where both mundane and spiritual goods are exchanged.

|Defense and Military=Kar-Thal is naturally fortified by the Citadel Mountains. In addition, its defenders—the Stonewardens—are elite warriors some capable of reshaping terrain during battle. The city’s layered structure and deep caverns make it nearly impregnable to direct assault. Defense is focused on endurance and repelling threats through terrain manipulation rather than conventional warfare.

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 Above all, Kar-Thal is a city where time is measured by stone. Its people live embedded in their city’s material memory—literally carved into its halls—and believe that to dwell in Kar-Thal is to be shaped by it in return.
-|Spiritual Significance=The city is situated atop a powerful node of Oras’s essence. Earth Spirits are frequently encountered within its caverns and halls, often taking part in civic rituals. Duranthi believe Kar-Thal to be one of the few remaining places where the voice of Oras can be heard directly through stone and echo. Though Oras remains the core presence, the Ascended Spirit [[Varunel]] is also invoked in archival and legislative rites, representing continuity and recorded truth.
+|Spiritual Significance=The city is situated atop a powerful node of Oras’s essence. Earth Spirits are frequently encountered within its caverns and halls, often taking part in civic rituals. Duranthi believe Kar-Thal to be one of the few remaining places where the voice of Oras can be heard directly through stone and echo. Though Oras remains the core presence, the [[Ascendant Spirit]] [[Varunel]] is also invoked in archival and legislative rites, representing continuity and recorded truth.
 |Economy=Kar-Thal’s economy centers on stonecraft, mineral trade, and earth-imbued artifacts. While not aggressively expansionist, it maintains deep trade ties with [[Minthari]] Settlements. The Earthheart Forge and the Veins host markets where both mundane and spiritual goods are exchanged.
 |Defense and Military=Kar-Thal is naturally fortified by the Citadel Mountains. In addition, its defenders—the Stonewardens—are elite warriors some capable of reshaping terrain during battle. The city’s layered structure and deep caverns make it nearly impregnable to direct assault. Defense is focused on endurance and repelling threats through terrain manipulation rather than conventional warfare.