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The city of [[Minthsen]] is the seat of Western Minthari power, while [[Minthset]], a fortified outpost in the northern range, serves as their first line of defense. | The city of [[Minthsen]] is the seat of Western Minthari power, while [[Minthset]], a fortified outpost in the northern range, serves as their first line of defense. | ||
|Etymology=The name " | |Etymology=The name "Astrathal" originates from ancient Minthari script, meaning "Sky Stone" or "Star-Forged Mountain." The reflective properties of its obsidian-like peaks give rise to legends of celestial origins, with some Minthari believing the mountains were shaped by forces beyond the mortal realm. Some geomancers claim the stone holds echoes of the stars, whispering ancient knowledge to those who listen. | ||
|Geography=The Astrathal Range consists of sheer, reflective black peaks, deep caverns, and subterranean Minthari settlements. The range is steeped in perpetual shadow, with the stone absorbing most sunlight, leaving its slopes cool and dim even at midday. | |Geography=The Astrathal Range consists of sheer, reflective black peaks, deep caverns, and subterranean Minthari settlements. The range is steeped in perpetual shadow, with the stone absorbing most sunlight, leaving its slopes cool and dim even at midday. | ||