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Urithiru is located almost exactly in the middle of the Rosharan continent, in the [[mountains of Ur]] at an elevation above 15 thousand feet{{book ref|tsm|19}}. It lies in the range's western part, on the border of [[Emul]] and [[Greater Hexi]].{{map ref|Roshar}} The tower sits on the east side of one of those mountains, leaning against two slopes.{{file ref|Urithiru.jpg|Urithiru sketch}}{{book ref|sa2|89}}
 
The plateau on which the tower is located is at aan considerableelevation altitudearound fifteen thousand feet.{{book ref|tsm|19}} The air is thin enough to make physical activity difficult.{{book ref|sa3|46}} The cliffs beneath it extend further than the eye can see.{{book ref|sa3|58}} This location is high enough that both [[highstorm]]s and the [[Everstorm]] pass beneath it, which makes it difficult for the tower's current occupants to obtain [[Stormlight]].{{book ref|sa3|4}}
 
Historically, there was some disagreement as to whether or not Urithiru is accessible by means other than [[Oathgate]] travel or flight. Ancient chroniclers Varala and Sinbian both stated that it was impossible, but in [[Nohadon]]'s eighth parable from [[The Way of Kings (in-world)|''The Way of Kings'']], he claims that he walked from [[Abamabar]] to Urithiru (which he confirms in Dalinar's dream, saying that he did not use an Oathgate, only a guide, which he believes wasn't "cheating" in any way).{{epigraph ref|sa1|34}}{{book ref|sa3|103}} As is later revealed, there is an entrance at the bottom of the mountain which can be used to exit the tower on foot.{{book ref|sa3|53}}
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