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The '''Rietic Mountains''' are a mountain range on the eastern half of [[Soltenna]], spanning {{convert|2000|km|mi|abbr=on}} across four countries: [[Kadya]], [[Lugida]], [[Liosol]] and [[Yerlan]]. | The '''Rietic Mountains''' are a mountain range on the eastern half of [[Soltenna]], spanning {{convert|2000|km|mi|abbr=on}} across four countries: [[Kadya]], [[Lugida]], [[Liosol]] and [[Yerlan]]. | ||
== | ==Etymology== | ||
The word ''Rietic'' derives from the [[Ancient Riyan]] word ''rhéitwi'' "jade" through its [[Lithian]] rendition ''riet''. Historically more expensive and rarer than gold, jade was a recurring element in imperial regalia during dynastic era Soltenna. The Rietic Mountains had been a famed source of jade at the time, hence the name. The [[Rietic languages|Rietic ethnolinguistic group]] takes its name from the mountain range. | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Revision as of 14:41, 20 July 2018
| Rietic Mountains | |
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 Rietic Mountains seen from the Lugid side in Dracho, Metni | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Lenthir |
| Elevation | 5,480 m (17,980 ft) |
| Coordinates | 31°33′23″N 0°27′02″E |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 2,000 km (1,200 mi) |
| Width | 160 km (99 mi) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Soltenna |
| Countries | |
| Range coordinates | 40°N 0°E |
The Rietic Mountains are a mountain range on the eastern half of Soltenna, spanning 2,000 km (1,200 mi) across four countries: Kadya, Lugida, Liosol and Yerlan.
Etymology
The word Rietic derives from the Ancient Riyan word rhéitwi "jade" through its Lithian rendition riet. Historically more expensive and rarer than gold, jade was a recurring element in imperial regalia during dynastic era Soltenna. The Rietic Mountains had been a famed source of jade at the time, hence the name. The Rietic ethnolinguistic group takes its name from the mountain range.