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Sora Basin
Location	Central Sanctuary Vale, along the lower Sora River
Realm	Terasil
Borders On	Telenkar Fold • Dural Hills • Vale's Edge • Northern Expanse
Settlements	Alun-Tar • Sora-Tar

The Sora Basin is a wide, low-lying subregion of the Sanctuary Vale, formed by the eastward descent and eventual convergence of the Sora River into Lake Sora. Situated between the lower edges of the Telenkar Fold and the broader Vale basin, the region features mineral-rich soil, stony lowlands, and two established settlements that support both transit and localized agriculture.

Geography

The basin stretches along the final course of the Sora River, which flattens into slow-moving channels and shallow deltas before emptying into Lake Sora. The surrounding terrain is open and dry, with large stone clusters interspersed with low vegetation. Seasonal variation in the river’s flow affects the basin’s humidity and patchy soil conditions. The shores of Lake Sora are rocky but stable, with some small inlet structures supporting access for travelers and collection teams.

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-{{Outposts in the Sanctuary Vale Infobox
+{{Subregions of the Sanctuary Vale Infobox
 |Name=Sora Basin
-|Image=[[File:Terasil - Sanctuary Vale - Sora Basin 01.jpg|center|frameless]]
+|Location=Central [[Sanctuary Vale]], along the lower Sora River
-|Type=Openway Outpost and Reflection Site
-|Location=40 miles northwest of [[Va-Tar]], along the Va-Djes Road
 |Realm=[[Terasil]]
-|Inhabitants=Orasian
+|Borders on=Telenkar Fold, [[Dural Hills]], Vale's Edge, Northern Expanse
-|Controlled by=[[Council of Stone]]
+|Settlements=[[Alun-Tar]], Sora-Tar
-|Significance=First major pause point in the [[Sanctuary Vale]] crossing; known for mist phenomena and ritual silence
 }}
-{{Outposts in the Sanctuary Vale Sections
+{{Subregions of the Sanctuary Vale Sections
-|Introduction=Sora Basin is a quiet, mist-draped hollow located roughly 40 miles into the overland journey from [[Va-Tar]] to [[Djes-Val]]. It serves as the first natural and cultural waypoint on the Va-Djes Road, offering shelter, water, and a place for ritual meditation. Though not a fortified settlement, it is a well-maintained space marked by carved stones and communal reverence.
+|Introduction=The Sora Basin is a wide, low-lying subregion of the Sanctuary Vale, formed by the eastward descent and eventual convergence of the [[Sora River]] into [[Lake Sora]]. Situated between the lower edges of the [[Telenkar Fold]] and the broader Vale basin, the region features mineral-rich soil, stony lowlands, and two established settlements that support both transit and localized agriculture.
-|Geography=Set in a shallow basin surrounded by worn stone ridges and scattered fig-root outcrops, Sora Basin gathers low mist most mornings and evenings. The ground is soft but dry, covered in spiraling patches of Vale Grass. Nearby, Sora Spring, a slow-trickling spring forms a shallow pool bordered by light brush and smooth stone. The air remains cool and still even during the day, and the entire hollow feels acoustically dampened.
+|Geography=The basin stretches along the final course of the Sora River, which flattens into slow-moving channels and shallow deltas before emptying into Lake Sora. The surrounding terrain is open and dry, with large stone clusters interspersed with low vegetation. Seasonal variation in the river’s flow affects the basin’s humidity and patchy soil conditions. The shores of Lake Sora are rocky but stable, with some small inlet structures supporting access for travelers and collection teams.
-|History=Originally used by early [[Orasian]] migration groups, the basin became a known rest point long before permanent routes were formalized. Stonewardens later marked it as a point of reflection on the journey into the Vale. Pilgrims and travelers maintain the space communally, adding inscriptions and balance stones over time. The name "Sora" refers to the soft veiling effect seen when mist flows through grass and over low stone.
-|Functions and Features=* Sora Spring – A shallow, spring-fed pool where travelers wash or collect water quietly.
-* Cairn Stones – Stacks of three stones, left by travelers to honor safe passage or declare intent.
-|Defenses and Watch=Sora Basin is under the protection of the Stonewardens.
-|Threats and Dangers=Sudden shifts in weather can lead to disorientation, especially when fog thickens rapidly. There are fissures and uneven ridges just outside the basin, which are marked but still hazardous. Though no hostile encounters have been recorded, the stillness of the site can stir unease or inward instability in spiritually unprepared travelers.
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-[[category:Council of Stone Holdings]]