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Sanctuary Vale played a defining role in the development of Duranthi culture. According to preserved stone-records, the first permanent settlements arose here during the early days of The Great Migration, shielded by the surrounding mountains. The vale’s defensibility and mineral stability enabled early human lineages—eventually the Duranthi—to cultivate memory-based spiritual practices rooted in ancestral [[attunement]].

|Cultural Significance=Sanctuary Vale is considered the living archive of Duranthi tradition. Every settlement serves a ritual function: from governance in [[Kar-Thal]] to transcription in [[Djes-Val]] and guardianship in [[Dul-Val]]. Pilgrimage and seasonal rituals often trace established echo-paths, with each stone cairn or carved threshold serving as an anchor point in a wider mnemonic landscape. The entire vale is treated as a layered space, recording spiritual, historical, and social continuity in physical form.

|Climate=The region maintains a temperate to semi-arid climate, influenced by the surrounding elevations. Mist accumulates seasonally in lower basins, and subtle seismic vibrations are commonly noted.

|Flora and Fauna=<noautolinks>{{see also|Flora and Fauna of Sanctuary Vale}}</noautolinks>The highland savanna of Sanctuary Vale supports a distinct ecosystem adapted to its mineral-rich soil, mist cycles, and exposed stone formations. Native plants such as Vale Grass and Kire Shrubs mark ground stability and are used in traditional ~~[[Orasian]]~~ fieldwork, while sparse tree species like Pyr and Spring Figs serve both ecological and ceremonial functions. Local fauna include the heavy-plated Slateback Behemoth, often viewed as a symbol of endurance, and Pierrooks—tall, sharp-voiced birds whose calls reflect subtle shifts in air pressure. Smaller life, like the elusive Vale Cats and spiral-burrowing Dust Beetles, are closely observed and often tied to spiritual interpretations of balance, movement, and hidden depth.

|Flora and Fauna=<noautolinks>{{see also|Flora and Fauna of Sanctuary Vale}}</noautolinks>The highland savanna of Sanctuary Vale supports a distinct ecosystem adapted to its mineral-rich soil, mist cycles, and exposed stone formations. Native plants such as Vale Grass and Kire Shrubs mark ground stability and are used in traditional Duranthi fieldwork, while sparse tree species like Pyr and Spring Figs serve both ecological and ceremonial functions. Local fauna include the heavy-plated Slateback Behemoth, often viewed as a symbol of endurance, and Pierrooks—tall, sharp-voiced birds whose calls reflect subtle shifts in air pressure. Smaller life, like the elusive Vale Cats and spiral-burrowing Dust Beetles, are closely observed and often tied to spiritual interpretations of balance, movement, and hidden depth.

|Notable features=* Kar-Thal – Principal Duranthi city and ceremonial capital.

* Djes-Val – Highland archive settlement focused on academic stewardship.

* Djes-Val – Highland archive settlement focused on academic stewardship and preserving history.

* Dul-Val – Ritual threshold settlement safeguarding the Tarsuun Pass.

* [[Mar-Thal]] – Eastern military-administrative city near the Fractured Wedge.

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These artistic traditions serve not only as cultural expression, but as aural and visual extensions of the vale’s memory—reflecting the Duranthi belief that art is not to depict, but to preserve.

~~|Bibliography={{BibliographyEntry|Category=history|Title=Our Sanctuary: An Orasian History}} by Jek-Karun~~

|Map={{#display_map: height=600 |image layers=Terasil_-_Sanctuary_Vale_Map.jpg|geojson=SanctuaryVale}}

|Bibliography={{BibliographyEntry|Category=history|Title=Our Sanctuary: An [[Orasian]] History}} by Jek-Karun

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 Sanctuary Vale played a defining role in the development of Duranthi culture. According to preserved stone-records, the first permanent settlements arose here during the early days of The Great Migration, shielded by the surrounding mountains. The vale’s defensibility and mineral stability enabled early human lineages—eventually the Duranthi—to cultivate memory-based spiritual practices rooted in ancestral [[attunement]].
 |Cultural Significance=Sanctuary Vale is considered the living archive of Duranthi tradition. Every settlement serves a ritual function: from governance in [[Kar-Thal]] to transcription in [[Djes-Val]] and guardianship in [[Dul-Val]]. Pilgrimage and seasonal rituals often trace established echo-paths, with each stone cairn or carved threshold serving as an anchor point in a wider mnemonic landscape. The entire vale is treated as a layered space, recording spiritual, historical, and social continuity in physical form.
 |Climate=The region maintains a temperate to semi-arid climate, influenced by the surrounding elevations. Mist accumulates seasonally in lower basins, and subtle seismic vibrations are commonly noted.
-|Flora and Fauna=<noautolinks>{{see also|Flora and Fauna of Sanctuary Vale}}</noautolinks>The highland savanna of Sanctuary Vale supports a distinct ecosystem adapted to its mineral-rich soil, mist cycles, and exposed stone formations. Native plants such as Vale Grass and Kire Shrubs mark ground stability and are used in traditional [[Orasian]] fieldwork, while sparse tree species like Pyr and Spring Figs serve both ecological and ceremonial functions. Local fauna include the heavy-plated Slateback Behemoth, often viewed as a symbol of endurance, and Pierrooks—tall, sharp-voiced birds whose calls reflect subtle shifts in air pressure. Smaller life, like the elusive Vale Cats and spiral-burrowing Dust Beetles, are closely observed and often tied to spiritual interpretations of balance, movement, and hidden depth.
+|Flora and Fauna=<noautolinks>{{see also|Flora and Fauna of Sanctuary Vale}}</noautolinks>The highland savanna of Sanctuary Vale supports a distinct ecosystem adapted to its mineral-rich soil, mist cycles, and exposed stone formations. Native plants such as Vale Grass and Kire Shrubs mark ground stability and are used in traditional Duranthi fieldwork, while sparse tree species like Pyr and Spring Figs serve both ecological and ceremonial functions. Local fauna include the heavy-plated Slateback Behemoth, often viewed as a symbol of endurance, and Pierrooks—tall, sharp-voiced birds whose calls reflect subtle shifts in air pressure. Smaller life, like the elusive Vale Cats and spiral-burrowing Dust Beetles, are closely observed and often tied to spiritual interpretations of balance, movement, and hidden depth.
 |Notable features=* Kar-Thal – Principal Duranthi city and ceremonial capital.
-* Djes-Val – Highland archive settlement focused on academic stewardship.
+* Djes-Val – Highland archive settlement focused on academic stewardship and preserving history.
 * Dul-Val – Ritual threshold settlement safeguarding the Tarsuun Pass.
 * [[Mar-Thal]] – Eastern military-administrative city near the Fractured Wedge.
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 These artistic traditions serve not only as cultural expression, but as aural and visual extensions of the vale’s memory—reflecting the Duranthi belief that art is not to depict, but to preserve.
-|Bibliography={{BibliographyEntry|Category=history|Title=Our Sanctuary: An Orasian History}} by Jek-Karun
 |Map={{#display_map: height=600 |image layers=Terasil_-_Sanctuary_Vale_Map.jpg|geojson=SanctuaryVale}}
+|Bibliography={{BibliographyEntry|Category=history|Title=Our Sanctuary: An [[Orasian]] History}} by Jek-Karun
 }}