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|Introduction='''Minthal''' is the capital of the Minthari civilization, a sprawling underground metropolis carved into the heart of the Minthal Range. Hidden deep within ancient stone, Minthal is a city of vast chambers, interconnected tunnels, and towering subterranean forges. As the political, economic, and spiritual center of the Minthari, it serves as both a fortress and a sanctuary, sheltering its inhabitants from the surface world while housing some of the finest metallurgical and engineering wonders in [[Adaris]]. | |Introduction='''Minthal City''' is the capital of the Minthari civilization, a sprawling underground metropolis carved into the heart of the Minthal Range. Hidden deep within ancient stone, Minthal is a city of vast chambers, interconnected tunnels, and towering subterranean forges. As the political, economic, and spiritual center of the Minthari, it serves as both a fortress and a sanctuary, sheltering its inhabitants from the surface world while housing some of the finest metallurgical and engineering wonders in [[Adaris]]. | ||
|Geography=Minthal is a vast, multi-layered network of tunnels, chambers, and carved-out spaces, forming a labyrinthine metropolis deep within the Minthal Range. The Minthari have sculpted their home directly from the rock, shaping every passageway, cavern, and forge. | |Geography=Minthal City is a vast, multi-layered network of tunnels, chambers, and carved-out spaces, forming a labyrinthine metropolis deep within the Minthal Range. The Minthari have sculpted their home directly from the rock, shaping every passageway, cavern, and forge. | ||
Because Minthal is entirely underground, the city's layout is three-dimensional, with tunnels extending upward and downward in complex layers. | Because Minthal is entirely underground, the city's layout is three-dimensional, with tunnels extending upward and downward in complex layers. | ||
|History= | |History=Minthal Cities' origins date back to the earliest Minthari settlements. Over time, the city evolved from a series of primitive tunnels into a highly structured metropolis, shaped by centuries of excavation and refinement. | ||
Key historical periods: | Key historical periods: | ||
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* The Era of Expansion – Massive tunnel networks were constructed, connecting Minthal to other settlements and forging routes for trade and mining. | * The Era of Expansion – Massive tunnel networks were constructed, connecting Minthal to other settlements and forging routes for trade and mining. | ||
* The Age of Industry – The discovery of geothermal energy and refined metallurgy allowed the Minthari to become one of the foremost underground civilizations in Adaris. | * The Age of Industry – The discovery of geothermal energy and refined metallurgy allowed the Minthari to become one of the foremost underground civilizations in Adaris. | ||
|Notable Locations=Minthal is divided into multiple districts, each serving a specialized function within the city. | |Notable Locations=Minthal City is divided into multiple districts, each serving a specialized function within the city. | ||
* [[File:Minthal_Grand_Tunnels.jpg|thumb|The Grand Tunnels]]The Grand Tunnels – Massive arterial tunnels that serve as the city's primary thoroughfares, linking major districts together. These passages are wide enough for entire caravans of goods and workers to travel through. | * [[File:Minthal_Grand_Tunnels.jpg|thumb|The Grand Tunnels]]The Grand Tunnels – Massive arterial tunnels that serve as the city's primary thoroughfares, linking major districts together. These passages are wide enough for entire caravans of goods and workers to travel through. | ||
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* Communal Work & Craftsmanship – Every Minthari contributes to the city's maintenance, with skilled artisans, miners, and engineers holding high social status. | * Communal Work & Craftsmanship – Every Minthari contributes to the city's maintenance, with skilled artisans, miners, and engineers holding high social status. | ||
* Isolationist Yet Pragmatic – While Minthari prefer to remain underground, they maintain selective trade relations with surface dwellers. | * Isolationist Yet Pragmatic – While Minthari prefer to remain underground, they maintain selective trade relations with surface dwellers. | ||
|Economy=Minthal thrives on mining, metallurgy, and subterranean resource management. | |Economy=Minthal City thrives on mining, metallurgy, and subterranean resource management. | ||
* Ore & Metal Trade – The city exports high-quality iron, copper, silver, and rare minerals, sought after by weapon forgers and artisans across Adaris. | * Ore & Metal Trade – The city exports high-quality iron, copper, silver, and rare minerals, sought after by weapon forgers and artisans across Adaris. | ||