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|Introduction='''The | |Introduction='''The Minthal Range''' is a formidable mountain range located to the east of the [[Citadel Mountains]] in the realm of [[Terasil]]. Once forming a singular horseshoe-shaped massif, erosion and time eventually divided the range, creating the [[Minthal Valley]], which now separates the Minthal Range from the [[Astralith Range]]. | ||
The | The Minthal Range is the heart of [[Minthari]] civilization, housing their capital, [[Minthal]], as well as major settlements such as [[Minthara]] and [[Minthek]]. The range is rich in minerals and Minthal Range tunnel networks, making it a major hub of metalworking and engineering. Due to their mostly underground nature, the Minthari of the Minthal Range rarely cross the Minthal Valley, leading to a gradual cultural divergence from their counterparts in the [[Astralith Range]]. | ||
|Etymology=The name " | |Etymology=The name "Minthal Range" comes from its association with metalworking and mining, which define the Minthari way of life. The range is often called the "Forge of Terasil", a name reflecting both its geological history and its cultural significance as the cradle of Minthari civilization. | ||
|Geography=The | |Geography=The Minthal Range runs north to south, situated between multiple distinct regions: | ||
* West – The Minthal Valley, a vast rift that separates the | * West – The Minthal Valley, a vast rift that separates the Minthal Range from the Astralith Range beyond. The valley acts as both a trade corridor and a cultural divide between different Minthari groups. | ||
* East – The realm of [[Delmora]], where numerous rivers originate in the high peaks of the | * East – The realm of [[Delmora]], where numerous rivers originate in the high peaks of the Minthal Range before flowing eastward into fertile lowlands. These rivers provide freshwater sources for Minthari settlements and serve as natural trade routes. | ||
* South – The realm of [[Orrakar]], where Terasil’s rocky plateaus and deep ravines intersect, creating a jagged, arid landscape shaped by erosion and tectonic activity. The | * South – The realm of [[Orrakar]], where Terasil’s rocky plateaus and deep ravines intersect, creating a jagged, arid landscape shaped by erosion and tectonic activity. The Minthal Range marks the northernmost boundary of this rugged terrain. | ||
* North – The range extends towards the [[Tearfall Range]] and the border of [[Norvaskr]]. | * North – The range extends towards the [[Tearfall Range]] and the border of [[Norvaskr]]. | ||
=== Major Peaks === | === Major Peaks === | ||
* he highest peak in the | * he highest peak in the Minthal Range is [[Mount Atal]] (15,000 feet), a sacred landmark among the Minthari. | ||
|Geology=The | |Geology=The Minthal Range is one of the richest mineral regions in [[Adaris]], supplying the Minthari with the resources needed to sustain their subterranean civilization | ||
Formed by ancient volcanic activity, the mountains contain lava tubes, collapsed calderas, and vast underground caverns filled with ore | Formed by ancient volcanic activity, the mountains contain lava tubes, collapsed calderas, and vast underground caverns filled with ore | ||
|Climate=The | |Climate=The Minthal Range experiences a diverse climate influenced by its elevation, geography, and proximity to surrounding regions. Conditions vary significantly across different parts of the range: | ||
* Western slopes & Minthal Valley ''(temperate & habitable)'' | * Western slopes & Minthal Valley ''(temperate & habitable)'' | ||
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** High temperatures in summer contrast sharply with cold desert nights in winter. | ** High temperatures in summer contrast sharply with cold desert nights in winter. | ||
* Northern High Ranges & Tearfall Range ''(Cold, Windy, and Harsh)'' | * Northern High Ranges & Tearfall Range ''(Cold, Windy, and Harsh)'' | ||
** The northern reaches of the | ** The northern reaches of the Minthal Range experience stronger winds and colder conditions, gradually merging into the Tearfall Range. | ||
** Snow is more common at high altitudes, though it does not persist year-round except on the tallest peaks like Mount Atal. | ** Snow is more common at high altitudes, though it does not persist year-round except on the tallest peaks like Mount Atal. | ||
** Frequent rockslides and ice formations make the upper reaches treacherous. | ** Frequent rockslides and ice formations make the upper reaches treacherous. | ||
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** Certain deep caverns near geothermal vents are warmer and more humid, sustaining subterranean fungi and unique heat-adapted life forms. | ** Certain deep caverns near geothermal vents are warmer and more humid, sustaining subterranean fungi and unique heat-adapted life forms. | ||
** The Minthari have harnessed geothermal energy for heating, forging, and engineering projects, making the underground just as livable—if not more so—than the surface. | ** The Minthari have harnessed geothermal energy for heating, forging, and engineering projects, making the underground just as livable—if not more so—than the surface. | ||
|Settlements=The | |Settlements=The Minthal Range is home to key Minthari settlements, each playing a role in commerce, mining, and governance. | ||
* [[Minthal]] – The capital of the Minthari, located within the deepest cavern of the range. | * [[Minthal]] – The capital of the Minthari, located within the deepest cavern of the range. | ||
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|Economy===== Mining and metallurgy ==== | |Economy===== Mining and metallurgy ==== | ||
* The | * The Minthal Range is the primary source of iron, copper, silver, and gold in Terasil. | ||
* The Minthari forges produce highly sought-after weapons, tools, and armor, known for their exceptional durability and craftsmanship. | * The Minthari forges produce highly sought-after weapons, tools, and armor, known for their exceptional durability and craftsmanship. | ||
* Smelting Guilds oversee metal purification, ensuring only the highest quality ores are used in Minthari metallurgy. | * Smelting Guilds oversee metal purification, ensuring only the highest quality ores are used in Minthari metallurgy. | ||
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* Despite their isolation, the Minthari maintain trade with surface-dwelling merchants, exchanging refined metals for supplies they cannot easily produce underground, such as grains, textiles, and alchemical reagents. | * Despite their isolation, the Minthari maintain trade with surface-dwelling merchants, exchanging refined metals for supplies they cannot easily produce underground, such as grains, textiles, and alchemical reagents. | ||
* The Minthal Valley serves as a trade corridor, allowing limited commerce between the | * The Minthal Valley serves as a trade corridor, allowing limited commerce between the Minthal Range and the Astralith Range. | ||
* The rivers flowing eastward into Delmora provide a crucial link to river-based trade, allowing Minthari goods to reach wider markets. | * The rivers flowing eastward into Delmora provide a crucial link to river-based trade, allowing Minthari goods to reach wider markets. | ||
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* The Minthari rely on cavern farming, cultivating hardy crops such as mushrooms, edible mosses, and lichen-fed livestock. | * The Minthari rely on cavern farming, cultivating hardy crops such as mushrooms, edible mosses, and lichen-fed livestock. | ||
* Aquifers and geothermal wells provide reliable sources of water, crucial for both daily survival and industrial use. | * Aquifers and geothermal wells provide reliable sources of water, crucial for both daily survival and industrial use. | ||
|Flora and fauna=<noautolinks>{{See also|Flora and fauna of the | |Flora and fauna=<noautolinks>{{See also|Flora and fauna of the Minthal Range}}</noautolinks> | ||
The region’s flora consists of resilient, mineral-hardened plants, many of which rely on deep roots, geothermal heat, or symbiotic relationships with the rock itself to survive. The fauna of the | The region’s flora consists of resilient, mineral-hardened plants, many of which rely on deep roots, geothermal heat, or symbiotic relationships with the rock itself to survive. The fauna of the Minthal Range is just as tenacious and specialized, with burrowing serpents, cliff-dwelling predators, and subterranean beasts dominating the ecosystem. | ||
|Cultural Significance=The | |Cultural Significance=The Minthal Range is sacred to the Minthari, shaping their myths, traditions, and rituals. The mountains and tunnels serve as the foundation of Minthari heritage, with deep spiritual and historical significance. | ||
=== Sacred Sites: === | === Sacred Sites: === | ||
