Astrathal Range: Difference between revisions

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The underground climate is stable year round and comfortable albeit slightly humid..

|Settlements=The Western Minthari strongholds remain hidden within the deep recesses of the Astrathal Range, connected by tunnels and underground roads.

* [[Minthsen]] ~~– The~~ capital of the Western Minthari, built within the volcanic core of the range. Its black stone halls and subterranean forges define its grandeur.

[[Minthsen]] is the capital of the Western Minthari, built within the volcanic core of the range. Its black stone halls and subterranean forges define its grandeur. [[Minthset]] is a populated northern outpost, serving as the guardian of the northern Astrathal Range, where Minthari sentinels patrol.

* [[Minthset]] ~~– A~~ northern outpost, serving as the guardian of the northern Astrathal Range, where Minthari ~~warriors and~~ sentinels patrol.

|Economy=The Astrathal Range is the economic and industrial heart of the Western Minthari, specializing in mining, engineering, and the crafting of obsidian weaponry.

|Economy=The Astrathal Range is the economic and industrial heart of the Western Minthari, specializing in mining, ~~geomantic~~ engineering, and the crafting of obsidian weaponry.

* Mining and Metallurgy – The extraction of Starcore Ore and Onyx Shale fuels Minthari industries.

* Geomantic Engineering – Utilizing earthbound energy flows, the Minthari construct stable underground infrastructures, shaping caverns and fortresses.

* Trade and Craftsmanship – Though isolationist, the Western Minthari engage in selective trade, exchanging obsidian weapons, geomantic artifacts, and star-forged alloys for surface resources.

|Flora and fauna====Flora===

The vegetation in the Astrathal Range consists mostly of shadow-adapted plants that thrive in low-light environments.

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* Khazril Burrower – A massive, stone-armored creature that expands Western Minthari tunnels, used in controlled excavation projects.

|Cultural Significance=The Astrathal Range holds deep spiritual meaning for the Western Minthari, who view the mountains as both a protector and a trial of resilience.

~~=== Sacred Sites ===~~

* Minthkar’s Abyss – A bottomless chasm where Minthari geomancers meditate on the depths of the earth’s power. It is believed that those who can hear the abyss may glimpse hidden knowledge.

* Min’Zarith Forge – A legendary underground smithy, said to create weapons of celestial origin. It is believed that Starcore Ore gains its power here, imbued by the forces of the deep.

~~=== Festivals and Traditions ===~~

* Minthrak’Un – A solstice festival marking the longest night, where geomancers invoke the spirits of the stone and recount the creation myths of the Astrathal Range.

* Min’Shalar Rite – A sacred forging ritual where a weapon is crafted and attuned to its wielder’s soul, believed to bond warrior and blade through the essence of the mountain.

* Echo of the Stars Ceremony – A rare celestial event where starlight aligns with Onyx Spire, creating an ethereal glow across the peaks. The Minthari hold night-long vigils, believing that the mountain speaks to those who listen.

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 The underground climate is stable year round and comfortable albeit slightly humid..
 |Settlements=The Western Minthari strongholds remain hidden within the deep recesses of the Astrathal Range, connected by tunnels and underground roads.
-* [[Minthsen]] – The capital of the Western Minthari, built within the volcanic core of the range. Its black stone halls and subterranean forges define its grandeur.
+[[Minthsen]] is the capital of the Western Minthari, built within the volcanic core of the range. Its black stone halls and subterranean forges define its grandeur. [[Minthset]] is a populated northern outpost, serving as the guardian of the northern Astrathal Range, where Minthari sentinels patrol.
-* [[Minthset]] – A northern outpost, serving as the guardian of the northern Astrathal Range, where Minthari warriors and sentinels patrol.
+|Economy=The Astrathal Range is the economic and industrial heart of the Western Minthari, specializing in mining, engineering, and the crafting of obsidian weaponry.
-|Economy=The Astrathal Range is the economic and industrial heart of the Western Minthari, specializing in mining, geomantic engineering, and the crafting of obsidian weaponry.
-* Mining and Metallurgy – The extraction of Starcore Ore and Onyx Shale fuels Minthari industries.
-* Geomantic Engineering – Utilizing earthbound energy flows, the Minthari construct stable underground infrastructures, shaping caverns and fortresses.
-* Trade and Craftsmanship – Though isolationist, the Western Minthari engage in selective trade, exchanging obsidian weapons, geomantic artifacts, and star-forged alloys for surface resources.
 |Flora and fauna====Flora===
 The vegetation in the Astrathal Range consists mostly of shadow-adapted plants that thrive in low-light environments.
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 * Khazril Burrower – A massive, stone-armored creature that expands Western Minthari tunnels, used in controlled excavation projects.
 |Cultural Significance=The Astrathal Range holds deep spiritual meaning for the Western Minthari, who view the mountains as both a protector and a trial of resilience.
-=== Sacred Sites ===
-* Minthkar’s Abyss – A bottomless chasm where Minthari geomancers meditate on the depths of the earth’s power. It is believed that those who can hear the abyss may glimpse hidden knowledge.
-* Min’Zarith Forge – A legendary underground smithy, said to create weapons of celestial origin. It is believed that Starcore Ore gains its power here, imbued by the forces of the deep.
-=== Festivals and Traditions ===
-* Minthrak’Un – A solstice festival marking the longest night, where geomancers invoke the spirits of the stone and recount the creation myths of the Astrathal Range.
-* Min’Shalar Rite – A sacred forging ritual where a weapon is crafted and attuned to its wielder’s soul, believed to bond warrior and blade through the essence of the mountain.
-* Echo of the Stars Ceremony – A rare celestial event where starlight aligns with Onyx Spire, creating an ethereal glow across the peaks. The Minthari hold night-long vigils, believing that the mountain speaks to those who listen.
 }}
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