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{{Settlements in Minthal Infobox | {{Settlements in Minthal Infobox | ||
|Name=Minthal | |||
|Image=[[File:Minthal - Marketplace 01.jpg|center|frameless]] | |Image=[[File:Minthal - Marketplace 01.jpg|center|frameless]] | ||
|Type=Capital of the [[Minthari]] | |Type=Capital of the [[Minthari]] | ||
|Location=[[Anvil Range]] | |Location=[[Anvil Range]] | ||
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{{Settlements in Minthal Sections | {{Settlements in Minthal Sections | ||
|Introduction='''Minthal''' is the capital of the Minthari civilization, a sprawling underground metropolis carved into the heart of the | |Introduction='''Minthal''' is the capital of the Minthari civilization, a sprawling underground metropolis carved into the heart of the Minthal Range. Hidden deep within ancient stone, Minthal is a city of vast chambers, interconnected tunnels, and towering subterranean forges. As the political, economic, and spiritual center of the Minthari, it serves as both a fortress and a sanctuary, sheltering its inhabitants from the surface world while housing some of the finest metallurgical and engineering wonders in [[Adaris]]. | ||
|Geography=Minthal is a vast, multi-layered network of tunnels, chambers, and carved-out spaces, forming a labyrinthine metropolis deep within the Anvil Range. The Minthari have sculpted their home directly from the rock, shaping every passageway, cavern, and forge. | |Geography=Minthal is a vast, multi-layered network of tunnels, chambers, and carved-out spaces, forming a labyrinthine metropolis deep within the Anvil Range. The Minthari have sculpted their home directly from the rock, shaping every passageway, cavern, and forge. | ||
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* The Grand Tunnels – Massive arterial tunnels that serve as the city's primary thoroughfares, linking major districts together. These passages are wide enough for entire caravans of goods and workers to travel through. | * The Grand Tunnels – Massive arterial tunnels that serve as the city's primary thoroughfares, linking major districts together. These passages are wide enough for entire caravans of goods and workers to travel through. | ||
* The Deep Halls – The oldest, most sacred tunnels, where the first Minthari | * The Deep Halls – The oldest, most sacred tunnels, where the first Minthari built their homes. These halls are densely packed with winding burrows, forming a complex honeycomb of living spaces. | ||
* The Forge Caverns – Gigantic underground smelting chambers harnessing geothermal vents to produce weapons, tools, and armor. These caverns are lined with natural lava tubes, providing an endless source of heat. | * The Forge Caverns – Gigantic underground smelting chambers harnessing geothermal vents to produce weapons, tools, and armor. These caverns are lined with natural lava tubes, providing an endless source of heat. | ||
* The Flowing Market – A sprawling subterranean bazaar carved into a network of interwoven chambers, where traders exchange goods in winding, tunnel-like stalls. | * The Flowing Market – A sprawling subterranean bazaar carved into a network of interwoven chambers, where traders exchange goods in winding, tunnel-like stalls. | ||
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Because Minthal is entirely underground, the city's layout is three-dimensional, with tunnels extending upward and downward in complex layers. The Minthari navigate using vibration-sensitive organs, allowing them to move seamlessly through the twisting tunnels that would leave most outsiders lost. | Because Minthal is entirely underground, the city's layout is three-dimensional, with tunnels extending upward and downward in complex layers. The Minthari navigate using vibration-sensitive organs, allowing them to move seamlessly through the twisting tunnels that would leave most outsiders lost. | ||
|History=[[File: | |History=[[File:Minthal_-_Forge_01.jpg|thumb|A forge in Minthal]] | ||
Minthal’s origins date back to the earliest Minthari settlements. Over time, the city evolved from a series of primitive | Minthal’s origins date back to the earliest Minthari settlements. Over time, the city evolved from a series of primitive tunnels into a highly structured metropolis, shaped by centuries of excavation and refinement. | ||
Key historical periods: | Key historical periods: | ||
* The Founding of Minthal – Ancient Minthari first carved the city from natural caverns, creating a sanctuary from surface dangers. | * The Founding of Minthal – Ancient Minthari first carved the city from existing natural caverns thought to be left behind by the Orasians, creating a sanctuary from surface dangers. | ||
* The Era of Expansion – Massive tunnel networks were constructed, connecting Minthal to other settlements and forging routes for trade and mining. | * The Era of Expansion – Massive tunnel networks were constructed, connecting Minthal to other settlements and forging routes for trade and mining. | ||
* The Age of Industry – The discovery of geothermal energy and refined metallurgy allowed the Minthari to become one of the foremost underground civilizations in Adaris. | * The Age of Industry – The discovery of geothermal energy and refined metallurgy allowed the Minthari to become one of the foremost underground civilizations in Adaris. |