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|Introduction=Minthek is the northernmost settlement of the Minthari, a fortified underground outpost honeycombed into the towering slopes of [[Mount Atal]], the highest peak of the [[ | |Introduction=Minthek is the northernmost settlement of the Minthari, a fortified underground outpost honeycombed into the towering slopes of [[Mount Atal]], the highest peak of the [[Minthal Range]]. Positioned at a strategic vantage point, it grants the Minthari an unparalleled view of the surrounding regions, allowing them to monitor movements across the northern highlands, the [[Tearfall Range]], and beyond. Minthek is a defensive stronghold, designed to withstand external threats while remaining hidden within the mountain’s stone. | ||
|Geography=Minthek is carved into Mount Atal’s sheer rock face, with multiple layers of tunnels, observation burrows, and defensive chambers running deep into the mountain’s core. | |Geography=Minthek is carved into Mount Atal’s sheer rock face, with multiple layers of tunnels, observation burrows, and defensive chambers running deep into the mountain’s core. | ||
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The altitude of Minthek makes the surface world nearly uninhabitable, with freezing temperatures, strong winds, and unpredictable rockslides keeping all but the most resilient creatures away. | The altitude of Minthek makes the surface world nearly uninhabitable, with freezing temperatures, strong winds, and unpredictable rockslides keeping all but the most resilient creatures away. | ||
|History=[[File:Minthek - Guard 01.jpg|thumb|A Minthari Guard stands watch]] | |History=[[File:Minthek - Guard 01.jpg|thumb|A Minthari Guard stands watch]] | ||
Minthek was established as a northern watchpost, originally serving as a small military outpost for early Minthari scouts. Over centuries, it expanded into a full-fledged subterranean fortress, vital for protecting the northern reaches of the | Minthek was established as a northern watchpost, originally serving as a small military outpost for early Minthari scouts. Over centuries, it expanded into a full-fledged subterranean fortress, vital for protecting the northern reaches of the Minthal Range. | ||
* The Sentinel Era – Minthek was first carved into Mount Atal as a forward observation post, allowing the Minthari to monitor movements in the highlands. | * The Sentinel Era – Minthek was first carved into Mount Atal as a forward observation post, allowing the Minthari to monitor movements in the highlands. |