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{{Regions of Terasil Infobox |Name=Sanctuary Vale |Image=[[File:Sanctuary Vale Photo.jpg|center|frameless]] |Location=Between the [[Citadel Mountains]] and the [[Khargaath Range]] |Realm=[[Terasil]] |Borders on=Khargaath Range, Citadel Mountains }} {{Regions of Terasil Sections |Introduction=Sanctuary Vale is a vast highland basin located in central [[Terasil]], spanning approximately 185 miles north to south and 75 miles east to west. Positioned between the circular massif of the [[Citadel Mountains]] to the east and the jagged volcanic ridges of the [[Khargaath Range]] to the west, the vale is among the most culturally significant regions in the realm. It serves as the spiritual and ancestral heartland of the [[Duranthi]], containing their largest settlements. |Access=Access to Sanctuary Vale is possible via multiple overland passes and subterranean routes: * [[Tarsuun Pass]] — The primary overland route into the vale from the south, monitored and ritually sealed during times of political or spiritual unrest. * The Fractured Wedge — A northeastern corridor of unstable terrain, largely avoided on the surface, but tunneled beneath by Deep Road arteries linking the vale to the [[Astrathal Range]] in [[Minthal]]. |Historical Significance=During the [[Great Erosion]], Sanctuary Vale became a refuge for retreating populations or Orasians. Upon arrival of the ascendant spirits to [[Orethil]], the Spirit [[Varunel]], the spirit of memory and history, and [[Tehrum]], the spirt of mountains and stone, first rooted their domain in the Khargaath Range near modern [[Djes-Val]]. Sanctuary Vale played a defining role in the development of Duranthi culture. According to preserved records, the first permanent settlements arose here during the early days of The [[Great Migration]], shielded by the surrounding mountains. The vale’s defensibility enabled the Duranthi to thrive. |Climate=The region maintains a temperate to semi-arid climate, influenced by the surrounding elevations. Mist accumulates seasonally in lower basins. |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 rich soil 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 are scattered across the land. Local fauna include the heavy-plated Slateback Behemoth and Pierrooks—tall, sharp-voiced birds. |Notable features=* [[Kar-Thal]] – Principal Duranthi city and capital. * Djes-Val – Highland settlement focused on academic stewardship and preserving history. * [[Dul-Val]] – Threshold settlement near the early site of Duranthi civilization and a site currently safeguarding the Tarsuun Pass. * [[Mar-Thal]] – Eastern military-administrative city near the Fractured Wedge. |Bibliography=<noautolinks>{{BibliographyEntry|Category=history|Title=Our Sanctuary: A Duranthi History}} by Jek-Karun </noautolinks> }}
