Ranterg Mountains

The Ranterg Mountains (from Hick "thrantorgral" - "thousand stone peaks") form the central spine of Senera, running roughly north-south through the island's interior. The range serves as the source of the Brams River and historically marked the boundary between coastal and inland Hick settlements.

Etymology 🔗

The modern name "Ranterg" evolved from the Hick compound "thrantorgral" through a series of sound changes:

Early Seneran: [θran.tor.gral] → [ran.tor.gal]
Middle Seneran: [ran.ter.gəl]
Modern Seneran: [ran.terg]

Geography 🔗

Dimensions 🔗

Length: Approximately 85 miles north-south
Width: Varies from 25 to 40 miles east-west
Highest Peak: Mount Thraltr (4,200 ft)
Average elevation: 2,000-3,000 ft

Notable Features 🔗

Eastern Slopes 🔗

Gentler gradient
Multiple river valleys
Source of Brams River tributaries
Ancient Hick observation sites
Traditional pilgrimage routes

Western Face 🔗

Steeper escarpments
Dramatic cliff formations
Protected valleys
Ancient forest stands
Historic defensive positions

Historical Significance 🔗

Pre-Kalassarian Era 🔗

Sacred sites for Hick astronomical observations
Tidal monitoring stations
Boundary between coastal and inland communities
Defensive positions against maritime raiders
Source of ritual stone for coastal temples

Modern Period 🔗

Strategic military observation posts
Protected forest reserves
Watershed management
Mining operations (limited)
Tourism and pilgrimage sites

Bastion Falls