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'''The history of [[Orethil]]''' is a chronicle of stability, transformation, and adaptation, spanning from the dawn of existence to the modern age.

== Primordial Beginnings (c. BME 95,000- ∞) ==
<noautolinks>{{main|Cosmology of Adaris}}</noautolinks>Orethil was the first tangible realm to emerge from the [[Primordial Void]], formed by [[Yairan]], the Primordial [[Spirit]] of Earth, from the chaotic essence of [[Astram]]. In its initial state, Orethil existed as an infinite expanse of solid stone—featureless, unmoving, and untouched by the other elemental forces. It stood in contrast to the realms that followed, embodying permanence, structure, and endurance.

== The Era of Isolation (c. BME 80,000-95,000) ==
<noautolinks>{{main|Era of Isolation}}</noautolinks>Before the arrival of the other primordial elements—[[Tejas]], [[Aahi]], and [[Yavi]]—Orethil existed in a state of absolute geological stability. The landscape was marked by plateaus, stone fields, and cliffs shaped only by the interplay of light and shadow. During this period, the first sentient beings of the realm, the [[Yairanian|Namuril]], began to emerge from the living stone.

== The Birth of the Namuril (c. BME 80,000) ==
<noautolinks>{{main|Yairanian}}</noautolinks>The Namuril emerged from the conscious substance of Orethil itself—fragments of Yairan’s awareness coalescing into sentient form. Initially vast in scale, many early Namuril were mountain-sized, communicating through vibrations that resonated through the rock. Their culture was defined by stability and patience, mirroring the geological rhythms of their homeland.

=== The Great Awakening (c. BME 60,0000) ===
As erosion and external elements gradually altered the realm, the Namuril diminished in scale. Some of the eldest Namuril are said to remain deep within the Citadel Mountains, preserved in their original, colossal forms.

=== The Legacy of the Namuril ===
The Namuril became stewards of the land, shaping its terrain. Their traditions of stonecraft and meditative communion with the earth—remain central to their identity and spiritual practice.

== The Great Erosion (c. BME 63,000-55,000) ==
<noautolinks>{{main|Great Erosion}}</noautolinks>With the advent of fire, water, and air, Orethil underwent a profound transformation. Rivers carved gorges, winds reshaped cliffs, and volcanic forces fractured the once-continuous stone. Known as the [[Great Erosion]], this epoch marked the transition from an infinite landmass to the more bounded geography. The [[Citadel Mountains]] in modern day [[Terasil]] became a protective core, preserving the heart of ancient Orethil.

== The Rise of Elemental Integration (c. BME 55000-50,000) ==
Over successive generations, the inhabitants of Orethil adapted to the presence of other elements, integrating them into its landscape. New ecosystems emerged, but the underlying earthbound identity of Orethil remained intact.
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