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[[Stone's Hold]] is a defensive stronghold and logistics hub. Located around the '''Lithic Gate''', this fortified district houses the city’s [[Stonewarden]] barracks, storehouses, and defense infrastructure. Earth-[[osia]] patterns are embedded in its floor to allow rapid reinforcement in case of seismic or spiritual intrusion. | [[Stone’s Hold|Stone's Hold]] is a defensive stronghold and logistics hub. Located around the '''Lithic Gate''', this fortified district houses the city’s [[Stonewarden]] barracks, storehouses, and defense infrastructure. Earth-[[osia]] patterns are embedded in its floor to allow rapid reinforcement in case of seismic or spiritual intrusion. | ||
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Ceremonial roles in Kar-Thal are deeply institutionalized. Stonewardens, Lorewardens, and Rite-Keepers maintain the city’s sacred routines: from maintaining memory-stone registries, to overseeing the sunrise offerings made in the Zarkesh Hollow. These roles are inherited through stone-oaths and recognized by the Council. | Ceremonial roles in Kar-Thal are deeply institutionalized. Stonewardens, Lorewardens, and Rite-Keepers maintain the city’s sacred routines: from maintaining memory-stone registries, to overseeing the sunrise offerings made in the Zarkesh Hollow. These roles are inherited through stone-oaths and recognized by the Council. | ||
Citizens of Kar-Thal observe Veshariin (''Harmonic Days''), when public life slows to a standstill and citizens descend into meditation chambers or echo halls to attune themselves with subterranean vibrations. These moments of stillness are said to maintain spiritual balance and civic unity. | Citizens of Kar-Thal observe [[Veshariin]] (''Harmonic Days''), when public life slows to a standstill and citizens descend into meditation chambers or echo halls to attune themselves with subterranean vibrations. These moments of stillness are said to maintain spiritual balance and civic unity. | ||
Artisans within Kar-Thal craft not for beauty, but for endurance and memory. The city’s workshops produce oath-chisels, echo-lamps, and resonance masks, used in rituals and legal proceedings. Each item is carefully cataloged in the Ashlar Vaults, ensuring that no creation exists without recorded purpose. | Artisans within Kar-Thal craft not for beauty, but for endurance and memory. The city’s workshops produce oath-chisels, echo-lamps, and resonance masks, used in rituals and legal proceedings. Each item is carefully cataloged in the Ashlar Vaults, ensuring that no creation exists without recorded purpose. | ||