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{{Mountain Passes of Terasil Sections

|Introduction=The Tarsuun Pass is a narrow, highland corridor marking the southern gateway into [[Sanctuary Vale]]. Positioned between the lower slopes of the [[Khargaath Range]] and the fog-draped [[Murazkar Range]], it serves as both a geographic threshold and a culturally charged boundary. Measuring approximately 30 miles in length and between 5 and 10 miles in width, the pass is one of the few viable overland routes into the vale.

|Geography=Tarsuun Pass is defined by layered stone terraces, fractured cliffs, and mineral springs ~~that rise and vanish with the seasons. The terrain transitions from the mist-saturated ridges of the southern highlands into the structured stonework and cultivated slopes of the Sanctuary interior~~. Natural basalt formations along the path have been shaped by [[Orasian]] ~~stone-tenders into resonance markers, creating a ceremonial rhythm for those who enter or leave the vale~~.

|Geography=Tarsuun Pass is defined by layered stone terraces, fractured cliffs, and mineral springs. Natural basalt formations along the path are thought to have been shaped by [[Orasian]] long ago.

The pass gradually narrows as it approaches [[Dul-Val]], whose fortified terraces ~~and basalt forges~~ overlook its final ascent into the valley proper.

The pass gradually narrows as it approaches [[Dul-Val]], whose fortified terraces overlook its final ascent into the valley proper.

|Historical Significance=The Tarsuun Pass has long served as the principal ~~land~~ route into Sanctuary Vale. ~~According to Orasian civic records, the~~ pass was first ~~marked with echo-steles~~ during ~~the [[Era of Isolation]] to guide returning pilgrims and to delineate sacred boundary space. During~~ the [[Great Erosion]], ~~the pass was~~ a critical entry point for ~~Orasian communities~~ retreating ~~from fractured highlands and unstable settlements~~.

|Historical Significance=The Tarsuun Pass has long served as the principal overland route into Sanctuary Vale. The pass was first opened during the [[Great Erosion]], and served as a critical entry point for retreating Orasians.

Throughout history, control of the pass has been synonymous with ~~Orasian self-governance. In times of external threat,~~ the ~~[[Council~~ of Stone]] ordered its sealing through layered resonance barriers—carved stone gates harmonically locked with [[osia]] patterns. These closures were not only physical defenses but spiritual declarations, signaling a period of inward retreat and civic renewal.

Throughout history, control of the pass has been synonymous with the protective nature of Sanctuary Vale.

|Cultural Significance=The ~~Tarsuun Pass~~ is a site of ritual observance as much as practical travel. Oath-bearers, pilgrims, and stonewardens often pause at specific carved thresholds known as *the [[Kelridan Gates]]* to ~~offer a moment of stillness before proceeding~~.

|Cultural Significance=The entrance to Sanctuary Vale itself is marked by the [[Kelridan Gates]], large stone slabs thought to have been erected by the Orasiians who may have used them to seal off the valley from external threats.

[[File:~~Terasil~~ - ~~Kelridan Gates 01~~.jpg|thumb|Kelridan Gates]]

[[File:Terasil_-_Kelridan_Gates_01.jpg|thumb|Kelridan Gates]]

The act of entering Sanctuary Vale via Tarsuun is considered a crossing into ancestral space. For [[Orasians]] born beyond the vale, the return journey is marked by a rite of echo alignment performed in Dul-Val. These traditions reinforce the belief that the pass is not merely a route, but a test of harmony between the self and the land.

|Strategic Importance=Though most Orasian travel and trade occurs through the [[Deep Roads]], the Tarsuun Pass remains vital for ceremonial processions, surface-based resource movement, and overland communication. Dul-Val, positioned at the northern mouth of the pass, functions as both a guardian settlement and resonance forge complex, with stationed Stonewardens trained to respond to seismic threats or unauthorized crossings.

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 {{Mountain Passes of Terasil Sections
 |Introduction=The Tarsuun Pass is a narrow, highland corridor marking the southern gateway into [[Sanctuary Vale]]. Positioned between the lower slopes of the [[Khargaath Range]] and the fog-draped [[Murazkar Range]], it serves as both a geographic threshold and a culturally charged boundary. Measuring approximately 30 miles in length and between 5 and 10 miles in width, the pass is one of the few viable overland routes into the vale.
-|Geography=Tarsuun Pass is defined by layered stone terraces, fractured cliffs, and mineral springs that rise and vanish with the seasons. The terrain transitions from the mist-saturated ridges of the southern highlands into the structured stonework and cultivated slopes of the Sanctuary interior. Natural basalt formations along the path have been shaped by [[Orasian]] stone-tenders into resonance markers, creating a ceremonial rhythm for those who enter or leave the vale.
+|Geography=Tarsuun Pass is defined by layered stone terraces, fractured cliffs, and mineral springs. Natural basalt formations along the path are thought to have been shaped by [[Orasian]] long ago.
-The pass gradually narrows as it approaches [[Dul-Val]], whose fortified terraces and basalt forges overlook its final ascent into the valley proper.
+The pass gradually narrows as it approaches [[Dul-Val]], whose fortified terraces overlook its final ascent into the valley proper.
-|Historical Significance=The Tarsuun Pass has long served as the principal land route into Sanctuary Vale. According to Orasian civic records, the pass was first marked with echo-steles during the [[Era of Isolation]] to guide returning pilgrims and to delineate sacred boundary space. During the [[Great Erosion]], the pass was a critical entry point for Orasian communities retreating from fractured highlands and unstable settlements.
+|Historical Significance=The Tarsuun Pass has long served as the principal overland route into Sanctuary Vale. The pass was first opened during the [[Great Erosion]], and served as a critical entry point for retreating Orasians.
-Throughout history, control of the pass has been synonymous with Orasian self-governance. In times of external threat, the [[Council of Stone]] ordered its sealing through layered resonance barriers—carved stone gates harmonically locked with [[osia]] patterns. These closures were not only physical defenses but spiritual declarations, signaling a period of inward retreat and civic renewal.
+Throughout history, control of the pass has been synonymous with the protective nature of Sanctuary Vale.
-|Cultural Significance=The Tarsuun Pass is a site of ritual observance as much as practical travel. Oath-bearers, pilgrims, and stonewardens often pause at specific carved thresholds known as *the [[Kelridan Gates]]* to offer a moment of stillness before proceeding.
+|Cultural Significance=The entrance to Sanctuary Vale itself is marked by the [[Kelridan Gates]], large stone slabs thought to have been erected by the Orasiians who may have used them to seal off the valley from external threats.
-[[File:Terasil - Kelridan Gates 01.jpg|thumb|Kelridan Gates]]
+[[File:Terasil_-_Kelridan_Gates_01.jpg|thumb|Kelridan Gates]]
-The act of entering Sanctuary Vale via Tarsuun is considered a crossing into ancestral space. For [[Orasians]] born beyond the vale, the return journey is marked by a rite of echo alignment performed in Dul-Val. These traditions reinforce the belief that the pass is not merely a route, but a test of harmony between the self and the land.
-|Strategic Importance=Though most Orasian travel and trade occurs through the [[Deep Roads]], the Tarsuun Pass remains vital for ceremonial processions, surface-based resource movement, and overland communication. Dul-Val, positioned at the northern mouth of the pass, functions as both a guardian settlement and resonance forge complex, with stationed Stonewardens trained to respond to seismic threats or unauthorized crossings.
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