Thexar-VIII: The-Xar-Ak — Sha-El 02: Kharak Ak-El — Map of Kharak
"Kharak is the old continent. Its mountains are smoothed by time, its plains are deep, its interior is rich. If Théxar is a mother, then Kharak is her gray heart." — Geographic Atlas, Academy
Ruun-ak rass: → rhu [Thexar-I, Ruun 13, "The-Xar-Ak Théxar"], → rhu [Thexar-VIII, Sha-El 01, "Théxar-mor Ak-El"], → rhu [Thexar-VIII, Sha-El 03, "Rhuval Ak-El"], → rhu [Thexar-VIII, Sha-El 04, "Vexar Ak-El"]. Mor-ven: Physical portrait of Kharak, the oldest continent of Théxar: an eroded orogenic core, deep central plain, and southern Shan Desert. Anchored by Mt. Verksan (7,820 m), the Khar-Tor river (870 мо), and the megacity Khar-Vexar (18.6 million).
02.1 Key Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Area | 65.721 million km² |
| Highest point | Mt. Verksan — 7,820 m |
| Longest river | Khar-Tor — 870 мо |
| Largest lake | Mor-Ven — 8,700 мо² |
| Largest city | Khar-Vexar (18.6 million) |
02.2 Orographic Scheme
Orography of Kharak
From the northern area to the southern area
- Northern area
Northern taiga; Serrin Plateau
- Middle area
Central Plain
- Southern area
Shan Desert
Terrain: mountains — Khar-Tor ridge; plains; desert.
Orographic belt: Serrin Plateau (north) → Khar-Tor ridge → Central Plain → Shan Desert (south), fringed by northern taiga.
Ruun Ven
- Kharak is the oldest continent of Théxar — 65.721 million km² of eroded, low-relief landmass.
- Its highest point, Mt. Verksan, reaches only 7,820 m; average elevation is 620 мо.
- The Khar-Tor river (870 мо) is the continent's longest waterway and gives its name to the central ridge.
- Lake Mor-Ven (8,700 мо²) is the largest inland water body.
- The megacity Khar-Vexar (18.6 million) is Kharak's demographic anchor and the world's prime meridian.
- Terrain grades north→south: taiga → Serrin Plateau → Khar-Tor ridge → Central Plain → Shan Desert.