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Orak-Thun
RepresentsStability, Watchfulness, Patience
RealmTerasil
LocationThe outer spine of the Citadel Mountains

Orak-Thun is an ancestral spirit associated with one of the tallest and oldest peaks in the northern edge of the Citadel Range. Revered primarily by the Duranthi, Orak-Thun is believed to have emerged as a conscious spiritual presence through generations of worship, ritual, and reverence focused on the mountain itself.

Domain and Manifestation

Orak-Thun’s awareness is thought to have formed gradually from the collective devotion of early Duranthi communities. As they carved their lives into the rock and offered rites upon the high ridgelines, the mountain became more than a landmark—it became a presence. Over centuries, this awareness coalesced into a spirit whose identity is rooted in stillness, watchfulness, and the deep patience of stone.

Cultural Significance

Temples or shrines are not built to Orak-Thun. Instead, its summit paths and foothill cairns serve as open-air places of offering.

Legends and Accounts

Legends tell of stone-bound dreams where those who sleep near its summit awaken changed—often returning with profound clarity or in unbreakable silence. Some say Orak-Thun once moved, but chose stillness as a final act of commitment to endurance.