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The Orinilure Valley divides the Oinien of the Irere Mountains from those of the Orinilure Mountains. Because they live underground, the Oinien rarely cross the valley, and the two populations have developed distinct customs, traditions, and speech.

|Geology=[[File:Irere Mountains Photo.jpg|thumb|Photo from the ridgeline of the Irere Mountains]]

The Irere Mountains ~~is geologically unique, containing~~ some of the largest sources of natural obsidian in Méniail, used for ~~weaponry~~ and sacred carvings.

The Irere Mountains contain some of the largest sources of natural obsidian in Méniail. The obsidian is used for weapons and sacred carvings.

|Climate=The Irere Mountains are colder and more shadowed than the Orinilure Mountains, ~~with minimal sunlight exposure due to its reflective~~ black stone. The lower ~~Slopes~~ are cool and dim, with occasional fog ~~banks rolling through~~ the valleys. ~~Higher Elevations~~ are cold and still, ~~with frequent cloud cover shrouding~~ the peaks.

|Climate=The Irere Mountains are colder and more shadowed than the Orinilure Mountains, because their black stone absorbs most sunlight. The lower slopes are cool and dim, with occasional fog in the valleys. The higher elevations are cold and still, and the peaks are often in cloud.

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

Underground, the climate is stable all year, mild, and slightly humid.

|Settlements=The range holds the settlements of the [[Erden Monopoly]]. Its capital is [[Dziamint]].

|Economy=The [[Erden Monopoly]] holds exclusive rights to mining and trade in the Irere Mountains. Its Oinien specialize in mining, engineering, and the crafting of obsidian weaponry.

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

The vegetation in the Irere Mountains consists mostly of ~~shadow-~~adapted ~~plants that thrive in~~ low-light ~~environments~~.

The vegetation of the Irere Mountains consists mostly of plants adapted to shade and low light.

===Fauna===

The wildlife of the Irere Mountains is adapted to ~~minimal sunlight, using~~ camouflage and ~~nocturnal~~ vision.

The wildlife of the Irere Mountains is adapted to low light and relies on camouflage and night vision.

|Cultural Significance=The Irere Mountains ~~holds deep~~ spiritual meaning for the ~~Western~~ Oinien, who ~~view~~ the mountains as both a protector and a ~~trial~~ of ~~resilience~~.

|Cultural Significance=The Irere Mountains have spiritual meaning for the western Oinien, who regard the mountains as both a protector and a test of endurance.

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 The Orinilure Valley divides the Oinien of the Irere Mountains from those of the Orinilure Mountains. Because they live underground, the Oinien rarely cross the valley, and the two populations have developed distinct customs, traditions, and speech.
 |Geology=[[File:Irere Mountains Photo.jpg|thumb|Photo from the ridgeline of the Irere Mountains]]
-The Irere Mountains is geologically unique, containing some of the largest sources of natural obsidian in Méniail, used for weaponry and sacred carvings.
+The Irere Mountains contain some of the largest sources of natural obsidian in Méniail. The obsidian is used for weapons and sacred carvings.
-|Climate=The Irere Mountains are colder and more shadowed than the Orinilure Mountains, with minimal sunlight exposure due to its reflective black stone. The lower Slopes are cool and dim, with occasional fog banks rolling through the valleys. Higher Elevations are cold and still, with frequent cloud cover shrouding the peaks.
+|Climate=The Irere Mountains are colder and more shadowed than the Orinilure Mountains, because their black stone absorbs most sunlight. The lower slopes are cool and dim, with occasional fog in the valleys. The higher elevations are cold and still, and the peaks are often in cloud.
-The underground climate is stable year round and comfortable albeit slightly humid..
+Underground, the climate is stable all year, mild, and slightly humid.
 |Settlements=The range holds the settlements of the [[Erden Monopoly]]. Its capital is [[Dziamint]].
 |Economy=The [[Erden Monopoly]] holds exclusive rights to mining and trade in the Irere Mountains. Its Oinien specialize in mining, engineering, and the crafting of obsidian weaponry.
 |Flora and fauna====Flora===
-The vegetation in the Irere Mountains consists mostly of shadow-adapted plants that thrive in low-light environments.
+The vegetation of the Irere Mountains consists mostly of plants adapted to shade and low light.
 ===Fauna===
-The wildlife of the Irere Mountains is adapted to minimal sunlight, using camouflage and nocturnal vision.
+The wildlife of the Irere Mountains is adapted to low light and relies on camouflage and night vision.
-|Cultural Significance=The Irere Mountains holds deep spiritual meaning for the Western Oinien, who view the mountains as both a protector and a trial of resilience.
+|Cultural Significance=The Irere Mountains have spiritual meaning for the western Oinien, who regard the mountains as both a protector and a test of endurance.
 }}
 [[category:Orinilure]]