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{{Mountain Ranges of Méniail Sections | {{Mountain Ranges of Méniail Sections | ||
|Introduction=The '''Altea Mountains''' is a vast, horseshoe-shaped mountain range that encircles the lush Altea, forming a natural barrier that separates the fertile lands of Altea from [[ | |Introduction=The '''Altea Mountains''' is a vast, horseshoe-shaped mountain range that encircles the lush Altea, forming a natural barrier that separates the fertile lands of Altea from [[Khamria]]. | ||
|Etymology=The name "Altea Mountains" is derived from its teardrop (horseshoe) shape, believed by the [[Sidami]] to be formed by the tears of [[Yairan]], weeping over the fate of the earth. Ancient myths suggest that the valley within the range was a sacred gift, a place where the land could heal and flourish. | |Etymology=The name "Altea Mountains" is derived from its teardrop (horseshoe) shape, believed by the [[Sidami]] to be formed by the tears of [[Yairan]], weeping over the fate of the earth. Ancient myths suggest that the valley within the range was a sacred gift, a place where the land could heal and flourish. | ||
|Geography=The Altea Mountains is defined by its enclosing arc of peaks, creating a self-contained ecosystem within Altea | |Geography=The Altea Mountains is defined by its enclosing arc of peaks, creating a self-contained ecosystem within Altea | ||
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* High Elevations: Arid and cold, with strong winds and little vegetation. | * High Elevations: Arid and cold, with strong winds and little vegetation. | ||
* Altea: Mild and fertile, with temperate seasons and steady rainfall, creating the only viable farmland in | * Altea: Mild and fertile, with temperate seasons and steady rainfall, creating the only viable farmland in Khamria. | ||
|Flora=* Velthar Vine – A climbing plant that thrives on the valley walls, its fruits prized for their healing properties. | |Flora=* Velthar Vine – A climbing plant that thrives on the valley walls, its fruits prized for their healing properties. | ||
* Yairanh Root – A tuber cultivated by Namuril, essential to valley agriculture. | * Yairanh Root – A tuber cultivated by Namuril, essential to valley agriculture. | ||
* Sunsong Trees – Tall, golden-leaved trees found only in the valley, absorbing energy from the harsh | * Sunsong Trees – Tall, golden-leaved trees found only in the valley, absorbing energy from the harsh Khamria sun | ||
|Fauna=* Valeborn Elk – Large, horned beasts that roam the valley’s meadows. | |Fauna=* Valeborn Elk – Large, horned beasts that roam the valley’s meadows. | ||
* Tharok Falcon – A predatory bird that soars above the mountains, hunting along the valley’s edge. | * Tharok Falcon – A predatory bird that soars above the mountains, hunting along the valley’s edge. | ||
* Lun-Watch Hound – A stone-skinned guardian beast bred for protecting the valley’s fortifications. | * Lun-Watch Hound – A stone-skinned guardian beast bred for protecting the valley’s fortifications. | ||
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