Sora Basin
| Sora Basin | |
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| Location | Central Sanctuary Vale, along the lower Sora River |
| Realm | Terasil |
| Borders On | Telenkar Fold • Dural Hills • Vale's Edge • Northern Expanse |
| Settlements | Alun-Tar • Sora-Tar |
The Sora Basin is a wide, low-lying subregion of the Sanctuary Vale, formed by the eastward descent and eventual convergence of the Sora River into Lake Sora. Situated between the lower edges of the Telenkar Fold and the broader Vale basin, the region features mineral-rich soil, stony lowlands, and two established settlements that support both transit and localized agriculture.
Geography
The basin stretches along the final course of the Sora River, which flattens into slow-moving channels and shallow deltas before emptying into Lake Sora. The surrounding terrain is open and dry, with large stone clusters interspersed with low vegetation. Seasonal variation in the river’s flow affects the basin’s humidity and patchy soil conditions. The shores of Lake Sora are rocky but stable, with some small inlet structures supporting access for travelers and collection teams.
Ecology
The basin functions as one of the few semi-arable zones within the Sanctuary Vale. Though not agriculturally rich in the conventional sense, its stable terrain and reliable water access allow for farming and limited plant cultivation suited to Orasian processing. Wildlife includes Pierrooks, Dust Beetles, and migratory grazers that follow water lines during the dry cycle.
Settlements and Outposts
- Alun-Tar – A small stone farming settlement located on the western edge of the basin. Known for cultivating mineral-hardened root crops and processing harvested stone from nearby fields.
- Sora-Tar – A coastal settlement and waystation situated on the southern rim of Lake Sora. It serves as a resting point for caravans crossing the central Vale and provides access to water collection, basic provisioning, and rest quarters.
Notable features
- Lake Sora – The terminal lake of the Sora River; shallow, mineral-rich, and rocky-edged.
- River Convergence Flats – Braided, gravel-strewn zones where the river spreads before entering the lake.
- Southern Ridge Markers – Raised stone formations used for caravan orientation and seasonal boundary tracking.