Cities and Towns of Terasil
The cities and towns of Terasil form the cultural and economic backbone of the realm, each shaped by the geography and history of the land. From the Orasian strongholds carved seamlessly into the mountains to the Minthari's deep subterranean settlements, these locations serve as vital centers for trade, defense, and cultural heritage. The unique relationship between the people of Terasil and the land is reflected in the architecture, industry, and way of life in each settlement.
Orasian Settlements
Major Cities
Kar-Thal ("The Heart of Stone")
- Location: Sanctuary Vale*
Kar-Thal is the ancient and revered capital of the Orasians, nestled deep within the Citadel Mountains. Built directly into the valley walls, it is a city of monumental stone architecture, with towering spires, vast plazas, and intricate carvings that depict the history of Terasil. It houses the Great Hall of Oras, where the Council of Stone convenes, and the Gate of Origins, a sacred site believed to be the foundation of Terasil itself.
Maf-Thal ("The Forge of the Vale")
- Location: East of Kar-Thal, Sanctuary Vale*
A center of industry and craftsmanship, Maf-Thal is home to master stonemasons and smiths. Its vast quarries and forges provide the materials that sustain Terasil's fortresses, temples, and roads. The Forge of Echoes, located in the city’s heart, is said to enhance the sound of hammer strikes, strengthening both metal and resolve.
Wadit-Thal ("The Emerald City")
- Location: Emerald Valley*
Wadit-Thal is a thriving cultural and trade hub where artisans, scholars, and merchants from across Adaris gather. Known for its emerald-inlaid buildings and open-air markets, the city blends the artistry of Orasians with influences from beyond Terasil.
Khur-Thal ("The Northern Bastion")
- Location: Northern border of Terasil*
A formidable fortress city that watches over the highlands to the north. Built into the cliffs, its walls are engraved with the Tales of the North, recounting the history of generations who defended Terasil’s borders.
Ruthar-Thal ("The Shield of the East")
- Location: Eastern Citadel Mountains, bordering the Yalta Expanse*
Ruthar-Thal stands at the edge of Terasil, marking the transition from the mountains to the vast plains. It serves as both a trade hub and a defensive hold, ensuring safe passage for travelers moving between Terasil and the Yalta Expanse.
Unnamed City on the edge of the Boundary Mountains and the Saltmirror Basin. Important hub for those going from Norvaskr to Soutehern Ceylndor
Towns
- Djes-Val – A town of scholars and sages, home to the Grand Archive.
- Deben-Val – A resilient settlement on the edge of the Yalta Expanse, known for its water-harvesting techniques.
- Hek-Val – A salt-mining town near Deadstone Lake, where Orasian stonework meets the harsh elements.
- Men-Kal – A military outpost guarding Terasil’s northern frontier.
- Ank-Val – A town of builders, known for its defensive architecture.
- Seh-Kal – The southernmost settlement of Terasil, where the desert winds shape the stone.
- Lun-Kal – A northern stronghold, home to the elite Northern Guard.
- Sak-Kal – A strategic outpost overseeing the entrance to Emerald Valley.
- Tesh-Val – An agricultural town in Emerald Valley, sustaining Terasil with its terrace farms.
- Dul-Karash – A mist-covered settlement in the Khargaath Range, known for its resonant stone chimes.
- Varek-Tul – A crossroads town where the desert meets Terasil’s roads.
Outposts
- Zar-Khul – The last watchtower before the northern highlands.
- Mol-Tesh – A deep tunnel outpost monitoring the ancient stoneways.
- Kel-Marad – A desert hold guarding the southern border.
Minthari Settlements
Major Cities
Minthal ("The Forge Below")
- Location: Minthal Valley, Anvil Range*
The capital of the Minthari, Minthal is a subterranean metropolis built around the Heartforge, where the Minthari harness geothermal energy for crafting. The city’s glowing crystalline structures reflect the geomantic mastery of its people.
Minthzul ("The Molten Citadel")
- Location: Eastern Anvil Range*
A fortress-city where molten stone flows through underground channels, fueling the forges of the Minthari. Its defensive spires serve as both ventilation shafts and watchtowers, ensuring the city's security.
Senthin
Location: Astralith Range
Towns
Astralith Range
- Thanin– A town built into a vertical chasm, known for its obsidian forges.
- Velakar – A stargazer’s enclave, where geomantic rituals align with celestial patterns.
- Osunth– A subterranean lake-town that sustains the Astralith Range with its algae and moss farms.
- Mehin- Central Astralith town.
Anvil Range
- Minthara- A hydrothermal town that harnesses steam vents for energy.
- Minth-Val– A surface-adjacent trade settlement where Orasians and Minthari negotiate.
- Mintharun – An engineering town responsible for maintaining deep tunnel infrastructure.
- Minthek– A mountain-perched settlement controlling winter passage routes.
Villages
- Molthari – A terraced underground farm, known for bioluminescent fungus cultivation.
- Zarak-Nul – A silent shrine-village where geomancers meditate in complete stillness.
- Vulnasir – A hunting village that safeguards subterranean migration paths.
Outposts
- Nurnak's Hold – A cliffside watchpoint overseeing the western Astralith.
- Shard-Vault – A research station storing unstable crystalline ores.
- Stone-Ward – A fortified checkpoint guarding access to the southern plains.
- Veinwatch Hollow – An outpost monitoring volatile mineral shafts.
- Thal-Ghur – An abandoned sentry post guarding a collapsed volcanic tunnel.