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High above the endless golden waves of the Grass Sea (Ötgön Tal), where the wind bends the tall stalks like an ever-shifting tide, drifts Tengri-Uul, the Sky Mountain. A floating city unlike any other in Tymora, it is neither bound by land nor limited by borders, moving ceaselessly under the guidance of the Tengri-Kharn, the noble lords of the sky, and pulled across the land by colossal herd-beasts tended by the Salhichin, the People of the Wind.

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High above the endless golden waves of the Grass Sea (Ötgön Tal), where the wind bends the tall stalks like an ever-shifting tide, drifts Tengri-Uul, the Sky Mountain. A floating city unlike any other in [[Tymora]], it is neither bound by land nor limited by borders, moving ceaselessly under the guidance of the [[Tengri-Kharn]], the noble lords of the sky, and pulled across the land by colossal herd-beasts tended by the [[Salhichin]], the People of the Wind.

Below, the Salhichin ride alongside their vast herds in the Möngke Süü, the Eternal Shadow of Tengri-Uul. Ever watchful for the Khar Angir, the pack-hunting raptor beasts of the tall grass, and the feared Dal Mörgöl, the raiders of the Grass Sea, they rely on the Talyn Bökh, their fierce raptor-mounted cavalry, to patrol migration routes, ensuring the safety of their herds and securing the lifeblood of Tengri-Uul.

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== Origins of Tengri-Uul: The Sky Mountain’s Awakening ==

According to Dworn history, Tengri-Uul has existed since time immemorial, drifting silently across the horizon, carried by unseen winds. Yet, the Dworn, ever practical and grounded, saw no value in exploring what could not be claimed. For centuries, Tengri-Uul remained a mystery, its purpose unknown, until humanity’s curiosity led them to pursue it.

According to [[Dworn History|Dworn]] history, Tengri-Uul has existed since time immemorial, drifting silently across the horizon, carried by unseen winds. Yet, the Dworn, ever practical and grounded, saw no value in exploring what could not be claimed. For centuries, Tengri-Uul remained a mystery, its purpose unknown, until humanity’s curiosity led them to pursue it.

=== The First Karns and the Leap of Faith ===

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For a time, the first Karns remained near the Ironcrags, exploring their newfound home. However, the location posed limitations, the mountainous terrain meant the island had nowhere to go, rendering it of little strategic or practical value. The floating city might have remained a curiosity, an abandoned experiment, if not for what came next.

From the Plain of Bones, a storm of unprecedented size erupted, unlike anything recorded before or since. This was no ordinary tempest, it was a force of nature imbued with arcane fury, a maelstrom of wind and energy that swept across the land, uprooting trees, shattering stone, and sending shockwaves through the mountains.

From the [[Tymora#The Plain of Bones|Plain of Bones]], a storm of unprecedented size erupted, unlike anything recorded before or since. This was no ordinary tempest, it was a force of nature imbued with arcane fury, a maelstrom of wind and energy that swept across the land, uprooting trees, shattering stone, and sending shockwaves through the mountains.

Caught in the storm’s grip, Tengri-Uul was torn from its resting place, the Karns clinging desperately to whatever they could find as the island was hurled across the sky. The storm carried them far beyond the mountains, flinging them out over the Grass Sea, where the winds finally relented, leaving them adrift over the endless golden plains.

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Some of its most sought-after exports are:

* Khökhzurkh (Sky-Iron) – The floating ore, lighter than steel yet unbreakable, it can only be found on Tengri-Uul and is jealously hoarded by the Tengri-Kharn. Shipbuilders from Highwall in Valendor are its biggest buyers, willing to pay fortunes for even a small shipment.

* Khökhzurkh (Sky-Iron) – The floating ore, lighter than steel yet unbreakable, it can only be found on Tengri-Uul and is jealously hoarded by the Tengri-Kharn. Shipbuilders from Highwall in [[Valendor|The Kingdom of Valendor]] are its biggest buyers, willing to pay fortunes for even a small shipment.

* Exotic Herd-Beasts – The Dalbukh, Mörögnüher, and Büregüher, bred and tamed by the Salhichin, are prized across the continent for their strength, endurance, and adaptability.

* Enchanted Wind-Silk – Harvested from rare sky cocoons found on Tengri-Uul, this fabric is light as mist but as strong as chainmail. Nobles and mages alike seek it for robes, banners, and airship sails.

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