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|Realm=[[Terasil]] | |Realm=[[Terasil]] | ||
|Borders on=Khargaath Range, Citadel Mountains, Fractured Wedge | |Borders on=Khargaath Range, Citadel Mountains, Fractured Wedge | ||
|Settlements=Kar-Thal | |Settlements=Kar-Thal, Djes-Val, Mar-Thal | ||
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|Access=Access to Sanctuary Vale is possible via several guarded overland passes and subterranean routes. | |Access=Access to Sanctuary Vale is possible via several guarded overland passes and subterranean routes. | ||
* The [[Tarsuun Pass]], near Dul-Val, is the most heavily traveled overland route and serves as a major gateway into the vale from southern Terasil. | * The [[Tarsuun Pass]], near [[Dul-Val]], is the most heavily traveled overland route and serves as a major gateway into the vale from southern Terasil. | ||
* The Hollowgate Descent, a branch of the [[Deep Roads]], connects the vale the [[Minthari]] enclaves. | * The Hollowgate Descent, a branch of the [[Deep Roads]], connects the vale the [[Minthari]] enclaves. | ||
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|Cultural Significance=Sanctuary Vale is deeply embedded in Orasian spiritual and cultural identity. It is the site of foundational civic rites, ancestral stone-oath ceremonies, and seasonal harmonic gatherings. Each major settlement within the vale contributes to a specific aspect of Orasian life—governance, craftsmanship, observance, or communication. Pilgrimages from across Terasil often culminate here, especially during resonance cycles aligned with subterranean rhythms. | |Cultural Significance=Sanctuary Vale is deeply embedded in Orasian spiritual and cultural identity. It is the site of foundational civic rites, ancestral stone-oath ceremonies, and seasonal harmonic gatherings. Each major settlement within the vale contributes to a specific aspect of Orasian life—governance, craftsmanship, observance, or communication. Pilgrimages from across Terasil often culminate here, especially during resonance cycles aligned with subterranean rhythms. | ||
|Climate=Sanctuary Vale has a temperate to sub-alpine climate, heavily influenced by the surrounding mountain ranges. It experiences cool summers and long, mist-laden winters. Precipitation is relatively low but consistent, feeding into a network of subterranean streams that support local agriculture and spiritual practices. The air is mineral-rich, with subtle seismic vibrations regularly observed across the terrain. | |Climate=Sanctuary Vale has a temperate to sub-alpine climate, heavily influenced by the surrounding mountain ranges. It experiences cool summers and long, mist-laden winters. Precipitation is relatively low but consistent, feeding into a network of subterranean streams that support local agriculture and spiritual practices. The air is mineral-rich, with subtle seismic vibrations regularly observed across the terrain. | ||
|Flora and Fauna={{see also|Flora and Fauna of Sanctuary Vale}} | |||
|Notable features=The terrain of Sanctuary Vale is characterized by a combination of terraced stone fields, mineral springs, exposed strata, and river-carved canyons. Much of the land is partially cultivated through ancient methods of guided erosion and mineral enrichment, practiced by [[Orasian]] stone-tenders. | |Notable features=The terrain of Sanctuary Vale is characterized by a combination of terraced stone fields, mineral springs, exposed strata, and river-carved canyons. Much of the land is partially cultivated through ancient methods of guided erosion and mineral enrichment, practiced by [[Orasian]] stone-tenders. | ||