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Oros: Text replacement - "Mirajhar" to "Mireria"

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	\|Literature and Oral Traditions=[[File:Warrior Gilaari.jpg\|thumb\|Not all warrior Gilaari are large. Many of the most fearsome fighters are often small and nimble. ]]		\|Literature and Oral Traditions=[[File:Warrior Gilaari.jpg\|thumb\|Not all warrior Gilaari are large. Many of the most fearsome fighters are often small and nimble. ]]
	Gilaari cultural memory is preserved through oral storytelling.		Gilaari cultural memory is preserved through oral storytelling.
	\|Masters of the Shifting City=The Gilaari regard [[~~Mirajhar~~]] as a living entity imbued with its own consciousness. Through environmental cues—such as wind direction, dune flow, and architectural shifts—they interpret the city's will and maintain its internal balance.		\|Masters of the Shifting City=The Gilaari regard [[Mireria]] as a living entity imbued with its own consciousness. Through environmental cues—such as wind direction, dune flow, and architectural shifts—they interpret the city's will and maintain its internal balance.

	* Sandstone Dwellings – Moveable homes designed for relocation and thermal insulation.		* Sandstone Dwellings – Moveable homes designed for relocation and thermal insulation.

Oros: Text replacement - "Zanarak" to "Arezilur"

2026-07-23T19:37:42Z

Text replacement - "Zanarak" to "Arezilur"

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	{{Culture and Society Sections		{{Culture and Society Sections
	\|Introduction=[[File:Saapen Gilaari.jpg\|thumb\|Two Gilaari work]]		\|Introduction=[[File:Saapen Gilaari.jpg\|thumb\|Two Gilaari work]]
	The [[Gilaari]] are a race of giant reptiles that live in the [[~~Zanarak~~]] desert.		The [[Gilaari]] are a race of giant reptiles that live in the [[Arezilur]] desert.
	\|Societal Structure=Gilaari society is caste based with functional roles distributed across specialized castes:		\|Societal Structure=Gilaari society is caste based with functional roles distributed across specialized castes:

Oros at 03:35, 6 April 2026

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	{{Culture and Society Sections		{{Culture and Society Sections
	\|Introduction=[[File:~~Gilaari_Navigator~~.jpg\|thumb\|A Gilaari ~~navigator~~]]		\|Introduction=[[File:Saapen Gilaari.jpg\|thumb\|Two Gilaari work]]
	The [[Gilaari]] are a race of giant reptiles that live in the [[Zanarak]] desert.		The [[Gilaari]] are a race of giant reptiles that live in the [[Zanarak]] desert.
	\|Societal Structure=Gilaari society is caste based with functional roles distributed across specialized castes:		\|Societal Structure=Gilaari society is caste based with functional roles distributed across specialized castes:
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	* Hunters and Farmers		* Hunters and Farmers
	* Laborers - Often big and slow, this Gilaari help clear land and do menial labor.		* Laborers - Often big and slow, this Gilaari help clear land and do menial labor.
	\|Literature and Oral Traditions=Gilaari cultural memory is preserved through oral storytelling.		\|Literature and Oral Traditions=[[File:Warrior Gilaari.jpg\|thumb\|Not all warrior Gilaari are large. Many of the most fearsome fighters are often small and nimble. ]]
			Gilaari cultural memory is preserved through oral storytelling.
	\|Masters of the Shifting City=The Gilaari regard [[Mirajhar]] as a living entity imbued with its own consciousness. Through environmental cues—such as wind direction, dune flow, and architectural shifts—they interpret the city's will and maintain its internal balance.		\|Masters of the Shifting City=The Gilaari regard [[Mirajhar]] as a living entity imbued with its own consciousness. Through environmental cues—such as wind direction, dune flow, and architectural shifts—they interpret the city's will and maintain its internal balance.

Oros at 03:31, 6 April 2026

2026-04-06T03:31:32Z

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	{{Culture and Society Sections		{{Culture and Society Sections
	\|Introduction=[[File:~~Gilaari Navigator~~.jpg\|thumb\|A Gilaari navigator]]		\|Introduction=[[File:Gilaari_Navigator.jpg\|thumb\|A Gilaari navigator]]
	The [[Gilaari]] are a ~~nomadic people native to~~ [[Zanarak]]~~, known for their craftsmanship, adaptive traditions, and spiritual connection to the shifting~~ desert ~~city of [[Mirajhar]]. Gilaari culture emphasizes communal resilience and ecological harmony~~.		The [[Gilaari]] are a race of giant reptiles that live in the [[Zanarak]] desert.
	\|Societal Structure=Gilaari society is ~~mostly decentralized,~~ with functional roles distributed across specialized castes:		\|Societal Structure=Gilaari society is caste based with functional roles distributed across specialized castes:

	* Navigators and Guides– Experts in desert navigation, capable of forecasting sand shifts.		* Navigators and Guides– Experts in desert navigation, capable of forecasting sand shifts.
	* ~~Artisans – Builders, glassworkers,~~ and ~~spiritual attendants who preserve cultural practices~~.		* Warriors and Leaders - Fierce and strong protectors of Gilaari tradition.
	* ~~Merchants~~ - ~~Shopkeepers~~ and ~~mongers~~.		* Scholars and Diplomats - Those that learn other languages and maintain oral history of their culture.
	* ~~Elders~~ - ~~Gilaari from all caste who have achieved old age.~~		* Hunters and Farmers
			* Laborers - Often big and slow, this Gilaari help clear land and do menial labor.
	~~Gilaari homes are typically constructed from lightweight sandstone~~ and ~~resins~~, ~~allowing them to be disassembled and relocated in accordance with the city’s motion. Markets and public spaces are modular, shifting with the city's reconfiguration to ensure continuity of trade~~ and ~~social function~~.
	\|Literature and Oral Traditions=Gilaari cultural memory is preserved through oral storytelling.		\|Literature and Oral Traditions=Gilaari cultural memory is preserved through oral storytelling.
	~~\|Music and Dance=Performing arts among the Gilaari reflect the rhythms of shifting dunes and the transient nature of existence.~~		\|Masters of the Shifting City=The Gilaari regard [[Mirajhar]] as a living entity imbued with its own consciousness. Through environmental cues—such as wind direction, dune flow, and architectural shifts—they interpret the city's will and maintain its internal balance.
	~~\|Art and Craftsmanship=[[File:Gilaari Artisan.jpg\|thumb\|A Gilaari artisan crafting jewelry]]~~
	~~Gilaari artisans work with natural desert materials to create portable, resilient, and symbolically significant works.~~
	~~\|Medicine and Healing=Healing traditions focus on temperature regulation and wound stabilization.~~
	\|Clothing and Adornments=Gilaari attire is both protective and symbolic, reflecting their identity and the necessity of mobility. Most Gilaari wear layered robes and adorn themselves with small glass jewelry.
	~~\|Cuisine=Gilaari cuisine is practical, using preserved ingredients and plants adapted to arid conditions.~~
	~~[[File:Gilaari Soldier.jpg\|thumb\|A Gilaari soldier stand watch]]~~
	\|Masters of the Shifting City=The Gilaari regard Mirajhar as a living entity imbued with its own consciousness. Through environmental cues—such as wind direction, dune flow, and architectural shifts—they interpret the city's will and maintain its internal balance.

	* Sandstone Dwellings – Moveable homes designed for relocation and thermal insulation.		* Sandstone Dwellings – Moveable homes designed for relocation and thermal insulation.

Oros at 03:39, 12 April 2025

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	{{Culture and Society Sections		{{Culture and Society Sections
	\|Introduction=[[File:~~Gilaari_-_Navigator_01~~.jpg\|thumb\|A Gilaari navigator]]		\|Introduction=[[File:Gilaari Navigator.jpg\|thumb\|A Gilaari navigator]]
	The [[Gilaari]] are a nomadic people native to [[Zanarak]], known for their craftsmanship, adaptive traditions, and spiritual connection to the shifting desert city of [[Mirajhar]]. Gilaari culture emphasizes communal resilience and ecological harmony.		The [[Gilaari]] are a nomadic people native to [[Zanarak]], known for their craftsmanship, adaptive traditions, and spiritual connection to the shifting desert city of [[Mirajhar]]. Gilaari culture emphasizes communal resilience and ecological harmony.
	\|Societal Structure=Gilaari society is mostly decentralized, with functional roles distributed across specialized castes:		\|Societal Structure=Gilaari society is mostly decentralized, with functional roles distributed across specialized castes:
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	\|Literature and Oral Traditions=Gilaari cultural memory is preserved through oral storytelling.		\|Literature and Oral Traditions=Gilaari cultural memory is preserved through oral storytelling.
	\|Music and Dance=Performing arts among the Gilaari reflect the rhythms of shifting dunes and the transient nature of existence.		\|Music and Dance=Performing arts among the Gilaari reflect the rhythms of shifting dunes and the transient nature of existence.
	\|Art and Craftsmanship=[[File:~~Gilaari_-_Artisan_01~~.jpg\|thumb\|A Gilaari artisan crafting jewelry ~~from desert stones~~]]		\|Art and Craftsmanship=[[File:Gilaari Artisan.jpg\|thumb\|A Gilaari artisan crafting jewelry]]
	Gilaari artisans work with natural desert materials to create portable, resilient, and symbolically significant works.		Gilaari artisans work with natural desert materials to create portable, resilient, and symbolically significant works.
	\|Medicine and Healing=Healing traditions focus on temperature regulation and wound stabilization.		\|Medicine and Healing=Healing traditions focus on temperature regulation and wound stabilization.
	\|Clothing and Adornments=Gilaari attire is both protective and symbolic, reflecting their identity and the necessity of mobility. Most Gilaari wear layered robes and adorn themselves with small glass jewelry.		\|Clothing and Adornments=Gilaari attire is both protective and symbolic, reflecting their identity and the necessity of mobility. Most Gilaari wear layered robes and adorn themselves with small glass jewelry.
	\|Cuisine=Gilaari cuisine is practical, using preserved ingredients and plants adapted to arid conditions.		\|Cuisine=Gilaari cuisine is practical, using preserved ingredients and plants adapted to arid conditions.
			[[File:Gilaari Soldier.jpg\|thumb\|A Gilaari soldier stand watch]]
	[[File:~~Gilaari_-_Running_01~~.jpg\|thumb\|A Gilaari ~~in motion across the sands~~]]
	\|Masters of the Shifting City=The Gilaari regard Mirajhar as a living entity imbued with its own consciousness. Through environmental cues—such as wind direction, dune flow, and architectural shifts—they interpret the city's will and maintain its internal balance.		\|Masters of the Shifting City=The Gilaari regard Mirajhar as a living entity imbued with its own consciousness. Through environmental cues—such as wind direction, dune flow, and architectural shifts—they interpret the city's will and maintain its internal balance.

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 {{Culture and Society Sections
-|Introduction=
+|Introduction=[[File:Gilaari_-_Navigator_01.jpg|thumb|A Gilaari navigator]]
-[[File:Gilaari - Navigator 01.jpg|thumb|A Gilaari navigator]]
+The [[Gilaari]] are a nomadic people native to [[Zanarak]], known for their craftsmanship, adaptive traditions, and spiritual connection to the shifting desert city of [[Mirajhar]]. Gilaari culture emphasizes communal resilience and ecological harmony.
-The [[Gilaari]] are a nomadic people native to [[Zanarak]], known for their craftsmanship, adaptive traditions, and spiritual connection to the shifting desert city of [[Mirajhar]]. Gilaari culture emphasizes communal resilience, ecological harmony, and the preservation of ancient knowledge through oral tradition and art.
+|Societal Structure=Gilaari society is mostly decentralized, with functional roles distributed across specialized castes:
-|Societal Structure=
+* Navigators and Guides– Experts in desert navigation, capable of forecasting sand shifts.
-Gilaari society is overseen by the Council of the Shifting Sands, a collective of elders and mystics who interpret the patterns of the desert and the city. Their governance is decentralized, with functional roles distributed across specialized castes:
+* Artisans – Builders, glassworkers, and spiritual attendants who preserve cultural practices.
+* Merchants - Shopkeepers and mongers.
-* Guides – Responsible for orienting travelers and maintaining safe passage through the transforming cityscape.
+* Elders - Gilaari from all caste who have achieved old age.
 Gilaari homes are typically constructed from lightweight sandstone and resins, allowing them to be disassembled and relocated in accordance with the city’s motion. Markets and public spaces are modular, shifting with the city's reconfiguration to ensure continuity of trade and social function.
-|Masters of the Shifting City=
+[[File:Gilaari_-_Running_01.jpg|thumb|A Gilaari in motion across the sands]]
-The Gilaari regard Mirajhar as a living entity imbued with its own consciousness. Through environmental cues—such as wind direction, dune flow, and architectural shifts—they interpret the city's will and maintain its internal balance.
+|Masters of the Shifting City=The Gilaari regard Mirajhar as a living entity imbued with its own consciousness. Through environmental cues—such as wind direction, dune flow, and architectural shifts—they interpret the city's will and maintain its internal balance.
 * Sandstone Dwellings – Moveable homes designed for relocation and thermal insulation.
 * Adaptive Trade – Marketplaces evolve alongside the city’s structure, enabling uninterrupted commerce.
 * Spirit Observation – Ritual readings of the city’s movement are central to spiritual and civic decision-making.
 }}
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	\|Introduction=[[File:Saapen ~~Aqerem~~.jpg\|thumb\|Two ~~Aqerem~~ work]]		\|Introduction=[[File:Saapen Qerem.jpg\|thumb\|Two Qerem work]]
	The [[~~Aqerem~~]] are a race of giant reptiles that live in the [[Arezilur]] desert.		The [[Qerem]] are a race of giant reptiles that live in the [[Arezilur]] desert.
	\|Societal Structure=~~Aqerem~~ society is caste based with functional roles distributed across specialized castes:		\|Societal Structure=Qerem society is caste based with functional roles distributed across specialized castes:

	* Navigators and Guides– Experts in desert navigation, capable of forecasting sand shifts.		* Navigators and Guides– Experts in desert navigation, capable of forecasting sand shifts.
	* Warriors and Leaders - Fierce and strong protectors of ~~Aqerem~~ tradition.		* Warriors and Leaders - Fierce and strong protectors of Qerem tradition.
	* Scholars and Diplomats - Those that learn other languages and maintain oral history of their culture.		* Scholars and Diplomats - Those that learn other languages and maintain oral history of their culture.
	* Hunters and Farmers		* Hunters and Farmers
	* Laborers - Often big and slow, this ~~Aqerem~~ help clear land and do menial labor.		* Laborers - Often big and slow, this Qerem help clear land and do menial labor.
	\|Literature and Oral Traditions=[[File:Warrior ~~Aqerem~~.jpg\|thumb\|Not all warrior ~~Aqerem~~ are large. Many of the most fearsome fighters are often small and nimble. ]]		\|Literature and Oral Traditions=[[File:Warrior Qerem.jpg\|thumb\|Not all warrior Qerem are large. Many of the most fearsome fighters are often small and nimble. ]]
	~~Aqerem~~ cultural memory is preserved through oral storytelling.		Qerem cultural memory is preserved through oral storytelling.
	\|Masters of the Shifting City=The ~~Aqerem~~ regard [[Mireria]] as a living entity imbued with its own consciousness. Through environmental cues—such as wind direction, dune flow, and architectural shifts—they interpret the city's will and maintain its internal balance.		\|Masters of the Shifting City=The Qerem regard [[Mireria]] as a living entity imbued with its own consciousness. Through environmental cues—such as wind direction, dune flow, and architectural shifts—they interpret the city's will and maintain its internal balance.

	* Sandstone Dwellings – Moveable homes designed for relocation and thermal insulation.		* Sandstone Dwellings – Moveable homes designed for relocation and thermal insulation.
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	* Spirit Observation – Ritual readings of the city’s movement are central to spiritual and civic decision-making.		* Spirit Observation – Ritual readings of the city’s movement are central to spiritual and civic decision-making.
	}}		}}
	[[Category:~~Aqerem~~]]		[[Category:Qerem]]