Mount Atal
| Mount Atal | |
|---|---|
| Parent Range | Anvil Range |
| Realm | Terasil |
Mount Atal is the tallest peak in the Anvil Range, rising 15,000 feet above the surrounding mountains. It is more than just a mountain—it is a fortress, a watchtower, and a sacred landmark of the Minthari civilization. Minthek, the northernmost Minthari settlement, is carved directly into the mountain’s core, its tunnels honeycombing the sheer rock face and extending deep beneath the surface.
From its high-altitude vantage points, the Minthari can observe the northern frontier, ensuring that Minthek remains a stronghold against unknown threats. Mount Atal is revered as a symbol of endurance, vigilance, and resilience, standing as a silent guardian over the Anvil Range.
Cultural Significance
Mount Atal is sacred to the Minthari, representing watchfulness, endurance, and survival in the face of hardship. The mountain is central to Minthari traditions, especially those tied to Minthek’s role as a defensive outpost.
- The Watchful Tradition – Minthari sentinels undergo rigorous training in Minthek’s observation tunnels, learning to detect vibrations in the stone and interpret distant movements in the highlands.
- The Echo Rites – A sacred practice where low-frequency Minthari chants are sung within the Windshafts, believed to resonate with the mountain itself and grant insight into the deep places of the world.
- The Trials of Atal – A rite of passage for Minthari scouts, requiring them to navigate Mount Atal’s tunnels alone, relying only on their ability to sense the mountain’s natural pathways.