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{{Outpost Infobox

|Name=Vul Thak's Gate

~~|Image=[[File:Terasil - Vul Thak 01.jpg|center|frameless]]~~

|Type=Mountain Outpost

|Location=Eastern [[Murazkar Range]]

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{{Outpost Sections

|Introduction=Vul Thak’s Gate is a fortified Kar-Thali outpost situated high in the eastern Murazkar Range. Built into a wind-carved ridge, it marks the last above-ground station before travelers descend into the Deep Road toward [[Telenkar Hold]] and [[Dul-Val]]. Known for its severe climate, silent customs, and threshold rites, it serves as both a watchpost and an atmospheric transition point for deepbound journeys.

|Geography=The outpost is perched along a saddle ridge between jagged basalt peaks, exposed to sharp alpine winds and mist from the lower eastern crags. Its walls are carved directly into the rock, reinforced with sun-darkened ironstone and slate. A narrow stone stairway leads to a lower gallery that conceals the Deep Road entrance. From its upper tier, one can see the distant shimmer of Kar-Thal’s outer towers.

|History=Established during the stabilization campaigns after the [[Great Erosion]], Vul Thak’s Gate originally served as a warden outpost for surface patrols. Its role shifted over time into a ceremonial and logistical threshold for Deep Road entry. Named for an oath-bound warden who died sealing a breach in the eastern tunnels, Vul Thak’s name is intoned by all who pass through.

~~|Functions and Features=The outpost includes the following key structures:~~

* Gateway Hall – The fortified hall where clearances and journey permissions are issued.

* Watcher’s Spine – A tiered balcony where deep scouts monitor for surface anomalies or signs from Kar-Thal.

* Subduct Hatch – A massive stone hatch that seals the Deep Road entry, engraved with harmonic runes.

|Culture and Ritual=Travelers bound for the Deep Road are required to observe a period of tonal stillness within the Gatehall before departure. Food, speech, and personal resonance items are restricted during this period. Departure is marked by a low chime struck on the outer rim of the Wind Shrine. Returnees must submit to scrutiny before reentry to Kar-Thal territory.

|Defenses and Watch=Though not large, Vul Thak’s Gate is heavily fortified and constantly manned by Deeproad Stonewardens. Its wind-exposed location makes siege unlikely, and its wards are calibrated to detect both physical and resonance anomalies.

|Threats=Seasonal avalanches, cliff shifts, and high-wind tone distortion are constant hazards. Rarely, resonance flares or deep-tunnel breaches force full seal protocols. Travelers unprepared for the Deep Road’s psychological weight are sometimes detained for grounding.

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[[category:Sanctuary Vale]]

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 {{Outpost Infobox
 |Name=Vul Thak's Gate
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 |Type=Mountain Outpost
 |Location=Eastern [[Murazkar Range]]
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 {{Outpost Sections
-|Introduction=Vul Thak’s Gate is a fortified Kar-Thali outpost situated high in the eastern Murazkar Range. Built into a wind-carved ridge, it marks the last above-ground station before travelers descend into the Deep Road toward [[Telenkar Hold]] and [[Dul-Val]]. Known for its severe climate, silent customs, and threshold rites, it serves as both a watchpost and an atmospheric transition point for deepbound journeys.
-|Geography=The outpost is perched along a saddle ridge between jagged basalt peaks, exposed to sharp alpine winds and mist from the lower eastern crags. Its walls are carved directly into the rock, reinforced with sun-darkened ironstone and slate. A narrow stone stairway leads to a lower gallery that conceals the Deep Road entrance. From its upper tier, one can see the distant shimmer of Kar-Thal’s outer towers.
-|History=Established during the stabilization campaigns after the [[Great Erosion]], Vul Thak’s Gate originally served as a warden outpost for surface patrols. Its role shifted over time into a ceremonial and logistical threshold for Deep Road entry. Named for an oath-bound warden who died sealing a breach in the eastern tunnels, Vul Thak’s name is intoned by all who pass through.
-|Functions and Features=The outpost includes the following key structures:
-* Gateway Hall – The fortified hall where clearances and journey permissions are issued.
-* Watcher’s Spine – A tiered balcony where deep scouts monitor for surface anomalies or signs from Kar-Thal.
-* Subduct Hatch – A massive stone hatch that seals the Deep Road entry, engraved with harmonic runes.
-|Culture and Ritual=Travelers bound for the Deep Road are required to observe a period of tonal stillness within the Gatehall before departure. Food, speech, and personal resonance items are restricted during this period. Departure is marked by a low chime struck on the outer rim of the Wind Shrine. Returnees must submit to scrutiny before reentry to Kar-Thal territory.
-|Defenses and Watch=Though not large, Vul Thak’s Gate is heavily fortified and constantly manned by Deeproad Stonewardens. Its wind-exposed location makes siege unlikely, and its wards are calibrated to detect both physical and resonance anomalies.
 |Threats=Seasonal avalanches, cliff shifts, and high-wind tone distortion are constant hazards. Rarely, resonance flares or deep-tunnel breaches force full seal protocols. Travelers unprepared for the Deep Road’s psychological weight are sometimes detained for grounding.
 }}
-[[category:Murazkar Range]][[category:Terasil]]
+[[category:Sanctuary Vale]]
+[[category:Orasian Settlements]]