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{{~~Settlement~~ Infobox

{{Settlements in the Sanctuary Vales in the Sanctuary Vale Infobox

|Name=[[Kar-Thul]]

|Image=[[File:Terasil - Kar Thal 01.jpg|center|frameless]]

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|Controlled by=Council of Stone

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{{~~Settlement~~ Sections

{{Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale Sections

|Introduction=Kar-Thal is the ancient capital and spiritual heart of [[Terasil]], the realm of [[Oras]]. Carved into the core of the [[Citadel Mountains]], it is the largest and oldest city in Terasil and serves as the center of [[Orasian]] civilization. Revered as both a city and a living embodiment of the earth, Kar-Thal reflects the values of endurance, patience, and unity with the land.

|Geography=Kar-Thal is located deep within the Citadel Mountains, a rugged and sacred range that shelters the remnants of the original primordial realm. The city itself is vertically structured, with multi-tiered districts built into the natural contours of the mountain. Its architecture is entirely integrated with the mountain stone, avoiding external alteration and embracing the natural flow of the rock.

|History=Founded during the [[Era of Isolation]], Kar-Thal emerged as the first permanent ~~settlement~~ of the Orasians. It has served as a continuous center of governance, tradition, and spiritual practice since the earliest days of Terasil. Throughout the [[Great Erosion]] and the arrival of other elemental forces, Kar-Thal remained a bastion of earth-aligned culture, adapting slowly without compromising its core principles.

|History=Founded during the [[Era of Isolation]], Kar-Thal emerged as the first permanent Settlements in the [[Sanctuary Vale]] of the Orasians. It has served as a continuous center of governance, tradition, and spiritual practice since the earliest days of Terasil. Throughout the [[Great Erosion]] and the arrival of other elemental forces, Kar-Thal remained a bastion of earth-aligned culture, adapting slowly without compromising its core principles.

|Districts==== Darak-Kel ===

[[Darak-Kel]] is the political and ceremonial heart of Kar-Thal. Built around the Great Hall of Oras, it houses the chambers of the Council of Stone, ancestral relic vaults, and oath-steppes where major decrees are recorded. Public access is limited; citizens gather in outer halls to hear resonant broadcasts of council proceedings.

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Above all, Kar-Thal is a city where time is measured by stone, not stars. Its people live embedded in their city’s material memory—literally carved into its halls—and believe that to dwell in Kar-Thal is to be shaped by it in return.

|Spiritual Significance=The city is situated atop a powerful node of Oras’s essence. Earthbound Spirits are frequently encountered within its caverns and halls, often taking part in civic rituals. Orasians believe Kar-Thal to be one of the few remaining places where the voice of Oras can be heard directly through stone and echo.

|Economy=Kar-Thal’s economy centers on stonecraft, mineral trade, and earth-imbued artifacts. While not aggressively expansionist, it maintains deep trade ties with [[Minthari]] ~~settlements~~ and nearby regions. The Earthheart Forge and the Veins host markets where both mundane and spiritual goods are exchanged.

|Economy=Kar-Thal’s economy centers on stonecraft, mineral trade, and earth-imbued artifacts. While not aggressively expansionist, it maintains deep trade ties with [[Minthari]] Settlements in the Sanctuary Vales and nearby regions. The Earthheart Forge and the Veins host markets where both mundane and spiritual goods are exchanged.

|Defense and Military=Kar-Thal is naturally fortified by the Citadel Mountains. In addition, its defenders—the Stonewardens—are elite earth-attuned warriors capable of reshaping terrain during battle. The city’s layered structure and deep caverns make it nearly impregnable to direct assault. Defense is focused on endurance and repelling threats through terrain manipulation rather than conventional warfare.

|Dangers and Threats=While isolated and well-protected, Kar-Thal faces threats from deep-earth disturbances. Seismic tremors, though rare, are sometimes seen as warnings from Oras. Additionally, friction with certain rogue Minthari mining guilds poses a cultural and ecological risk to the surrounding mountain sanctity.

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 |Controlled by=Council of Stone
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-{{Settlement Sections
+{{Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale Sections
 |Introduction=Kar-Thal is the ancient capital and spiritual heart of [[Terasil]], the realm of [[Oras]]. Carved into the core of the [[Citadel Mountains]], it is the largest and oldest city in Terasil and serves as the center of [[Orasian]] civilization. Revered as both a city and a living embodiment of the earth, Kar-Thal reflects the values of endurance, patience, and unity with the land.
 |Geography=Kar-Thal is located deep within the Citadel Mountains, a rugged and sacred range that shelters the remnants of the original primordial realm. The city itself is vertically structured, with multi-tiered districts built into the natural contours of the mountain. Its architecture is entirely integrated with the mountain stone, avoiding external alteration and embracing the natural flow of the rock.
-|History=Founded during the [[Era of Isolation]], Kar-Thal emerged as the first permanent settlement of the Orasians. It has served as a continuous center of governance, tradition, and spiritual practice since the earliest days of Terasil. Throughout the [[Great Erosion]] and the arrival of other elemental forces, Kar-Thal remained a bastion of earth-aligned culture, adapting slowly without compromising its core principles.
+|History=Founded during the [[Era of Isolation]], Kar-Thal emerged as the first permanent Settlements in the [[Sanctuary Vale]] of the Orasians. It has served as a continuous center of governance, tradition, and spiritual practice since the earliest days of Terasil. Throughout the [[Great Erosion]] and the arrival of other elemental forces, Kar-Thal remained a bastion of earth-aligned culture, adapting slowly without compromising its core principles.
 |Districts==== Darak-Kel ===
 [[Darak-Kel]] is the political and ceremonial heart of Kar-Thal. Built around the Great Hall of Oras, it houses the chambers of the Council of Stone, ancestral relic vaults, and oath-steppes where major decrees are recorded. Public access is limited; citizens gather in outer halls to hear resonant broadcasts of council proceedings.
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 Above all, Kar-Thal is a city where time is measured by stone, not stars. Its people live embedded in their city’s material memory—literally carved into its halls—and believe that to dwell in Kar-Thal is to be shaped by it in return.
 |Spiritual Significance=The city is situated atop a powerful node of Oras’s essence. Earthbound Spirits are frequently encountered within its caverns and halls, often taking part in civic rituals. Orasians believe Kar-Thal to be one of the few remaining places where the voice of Oras can be heard directly through stone and echo.
-|Economy=Kar-Thal’s economy centers on stonecraft, mineral trade, and earth-imbued artifacts. While not aggressively expansionist, it maintains deep trade ties with [[Minthari]] settlements and nearby regions. The Earthheart Forge and the Veins host markets where both mundane and spiritual goods are exchanged.
+|Economy=Kar-Thal’s economy centers on stonecraft, mineral trade, and earth-imbued artifacts. While not aggressively expansionist, it maintains deep trade ties with [[Minthari]] Settlements in the Sanctuary Vales and nearby regions. The Earthheart Forge and the Veins host markets where both mundane and spiritual goods are exchanged.
 |Defense and Military=Kar-Thal is naturally fortified by the Citadel Mountains. In addition, its defenders—the Stonewardens—are elite earth-attuned warriors capable of reshaping terrain during battle. The city’s layered structure and deep caverns make it nearly impregnable to direct assault. Defense is focused on endurance and repelling threats through terrain manipulation rather than conventional warfare.
 |Dangers and Threats=While isolated and well-protected, Kar-Thal faces threats from deep-earth disturbances. Seismic tremors, though rare, are sometimes seen as warnings from Oras. Additionally, friction with certain rogue Minthari mining guilds poses a cultural and ecological risk to the surrounding mountain sanctity.