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--- atrana_mountains [2025/04/09 03:51] – [Native Presence] admin
+++ atrana_mountains [2025/11/28 10:29] (current) – [Exohuman Settlement] admin
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 ====== ATRANA MOUNTAINS ======
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   * **Type:** Mountain Range
   * **Location:** On the border between [[habitual_belt|Habitual Belt]], [[equator_sections_east_and_west|Eastern Equatorial Section]] and [[dark_side|Dark Side]], [[ralar_region|Ralar Region]]
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 ===== Overview =====
-The Atrana Mountains form a dramatic natural boundary on [[the_planet_voi_700_d|VOI 700 D]], stretching roughly 250 kilometers along the western edge of the [[ralar_region|Ralar Region]] in the Eastern Equatorial Section. Towering up to 4,700 meters at Mount Atrana, the range divides the icy expanse of the Ralar Region on the Dark Side from the tropical regions of [[asari|Asari]]. Their contrasting exposures to light and heat create a diverse and biologically rich corridor between darkness and fertility.
+The Atrana Mountains — stretching roughly 250 kilometers from their northern to southern slopes — form a natural boundary between the [[ralar_region|Ralar Region]] on the [[dark_side|Dark Side]] and the [[asari|Asari Region]] in the [[equator_sections_east_and_west|Eastern Equatorial Section]] of the [[habitual_belt|Habitual Belt]]. Towering up to 4,700 meters at Mount Atrana, the range divides the icy expanse of the Ralar Region  from the tropical regions of [[asari|Asari]]. Their contrasting exposures to light and heat create a diverse and biologically rich corridor between darkness and fertility.
 The Atrana Mountains are also the source of the [[arla_river|Arla River]], which begins in a series of pure, spring-fed outflows in the northeastern range. These springs emerge from subterranean reservoirs fed by glacial melt and geothermal pressure, ensuring a stable flow of mineral-rich water year-round.
 ===== Local Climatic Conditions, Geography and Landscape =====
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 The Atrana Mountains are shaped by ancient tectonic activity and geothermal anomalies. Their steep ridges, deep gorges, and high-altitude snowfields give way to humid lower valleys and dense forests on the Habitual Belt side. On the Dark Side, the range descends into frostbitten cliffs and ice-choked valleys.
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 ==== Birds ====
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   * [[arr|Arr]] – Eagle-like bird of prey (Habitual Belt)
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 ==== Mammals ====
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   * [[manla|Manla]] – Agile deer-like herbivores grazing in herds (Habitual Belt)
   * [[moar|Moar]] – Bear-like apex predator of the forested valleys (Habitual Belt)
+  * [[nokari_mouse|Nokari Mouse]] – Small, fur-insulated rodent.
   * [[korozo|Korozo]] – Ultrasonic mammalian predators with razor fangs (Dark Side)
 ==== Amphibians and Reptiles ====
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   * [[kintari_frog|Kintari Frog]] – Bright amphibians with strong legs and marsh camouflage (Habitual Belt)
   * [[kajanga|Kajanga]] – Eyeless amphibian-fish hybrids adapted to darkness (Dark Side)
-  * [[Naka Tula]] – Deadly, two-headed snake. Deadly. Primarily preys on Bero Hiki worms.
+  * [[Naka Tula]] – Low, winged cave predator
-==== Invertebrates ====
+==== Insects and Arachnids ====
   * [[bero_hiki|Bero Hiki]] – Cave-dwelling worms aiding nutrient cycling
   * [[cockroach_from_earth|Cockroaches]] – Hardy settlers from the [[last_frontier|Last Frontier]]
   * [[talikra|Talikra]] – Insect species capable of leaping large distances in pitch-black environments (Dark Side)
 ===== Local Population and Settlement History =====
 ==== Native Presence ====
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 For the [[the_honga|Honga Tribe]], the Atrana Mountains hold sacred meaning, as they are home to the source of the Arla River — their most revered waterway. The Honga’s migratory lifestyle, known as Shai Zaong ("Cycle of Life"), begins at these mountain springs. Their journey follows the river downstream to [[lake_arla|Lake Arla]] and then upstream again, forming a spiritual cycle
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 After crash-landing in the Asari Region, Exohumans began exploring the Atrana Mountains during the early [[beta_age|Beta Age]]. They identified the region’s value for timber and  hunting. On June 15, 2626, they founded [[morningstar|Morningstar]] at an elevation of 300 meters — the first and only permanent Exohuman settlement in the range.
-Morningstar remains the smallest of the Exohuman's settlements, housing 3,000 inhabitants (according to the 2635 census). The town also hosted the original Forge of Atrana, which produced hunting weapons and tools. However, during the [[great_war|Great War]], the forge was repurposed for military armament production.
+Morningstar remains the smallest of the Exohuman's settlements, housing 3,000 inhabitants (according to the 2635 census). The town also hosted the original [[forge_of_atrana|Forge of Atrana]], which produced hunting weapons and tools. However, during the [[great_war|Great War]], the Forge of Atrana was repurposed for military armament production.
-Following the [[peace_treaty|Peace Treaty]], the forge was dismantled in the [[the_gamma_age|Gamma Age]] by the [[native_human_behavior_supervision|Permanent Supervisor]] due to treaty violations. Its successor, the [[federal_weapon_manufactory|Federal Weapon Manufactory]], now operates under strict surveillance, producing non-firearms for Federal and Local Sheriff departments.
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+Following the [[peace_treaty|Peace Treaty]], the Forge of Atrana was dismantled in the [[the_gamma_age|Gamma Age]] by the [[native_human_behavior_supervision|Permanent Supervisor]]. Its successor, the [[federal_weapon_manufactory|Federal Weapon Manufactory]], now operates under strict surveillance, producing non-firearms for Federal and Local Sheriff departments.
 The Peace Treaty also imposed limits on timber extraction. Morningstar’s output was reduced from 3,000 hectares of forest annually to 1,500 hectares, with accessible forested land cut from 15,000 to 7,500 hectares.
 ===== Tactical Advice for Dungeon Masters =====
-The Atrana Mountains offer sharp contrasts between spiritual mysticism, industrial ambition, and primal wilderness. Adventures here may hinge on survival, diplomacy, or unearthing secrets buried beneath ancient stone.
+The Eastern Equatorial Section provides a vivid collision of harsh geography, spiritual heritage, and political tension. Adventures in the Atrana Mountains should draw on sacred boundaries, industrial overreach, and the looming presence of law enforcement.
+The operational Federal Weapon Manufactory in Morningstar, timber conflicts, and ancient tribal rituals at the Arla River’s source can all be focal points for campaigns. In the Gamma Age, Exohuman activities are monitored closely, and violating treaty boundaries may result in pursuit by Native enforcers or diplomatic incidents.
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 ==== Adventure Hooks – Gamma Age: ====
-"The Silent Forge" – Communications with the Federal Weapon Manufactory break down. Players must investigate—only to uncover signs of sabotage and tribal unrest.
+  * **"The Silent Forge" –** Communications with the Federal Weapon Manufactory break down. Players must investigate – only to discover that an [[outlaws|Outlaw-Group]] has taken it over …
 ===== Related Pages and Further Information =====