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	Those who follow the path of Stone manipulate soil and rock, shaping the physical world around them. A few attempt to attune directly to the primordial spirit Oras, a difficult practice that, in theory, would allow manipulation of the raw structure of matter—mountains, stone, and even the physical framework of living beings.		Those who follow the path of Stone manipulate soil and rock, shaping the physical world around them. A few attempt to attune directly to the primordial spirit Oras, a difficult practice that, in theory, would allow manipulation of the raw structure of matter—mountains, stone, and even the physical framework of living beings.
	[[File:~~Osiari manipulation earth~~.jpg\|thumb\|A Duranthi Osiari]]		[[File:Osiari_manipulation_earth.jpg\|thumb\|A Duranthi Osiari]]
	\|Culture and Society=<noautolinks>{{See also\|Culture and Society of the Duranthi}}</noautolinks>		\|Culture and Society=<noautolinks>{{See also\|Culture and Society of the Duranthi}}</noautolinks>
	Duranthi society emphasizes longevity, heritage, and continuity. Their traditions are designed to endure unchanged across generations, often preserved for centuries. While outsiders may view their customs as rigid or outdated, the Duranthi regard this constancy as a mark of strength and identity.		Duranthi society emphasizes longevity, heritage, and continuity. Their traditions are designed to endure unchanged across generations, often preserved for centuries. While outsiders may view their customs as rigid or outdated, the Duranthi regard this constancy as a mark of strength and identity.

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	\|Name=Duranthi		\|Name=Duranthi
	\|Civilized=Yes		\|Civilized=Yes
	\|Image=[[File:Duranthi ~~Soldier AS 01~~.jpg\|center\|frameless\|Photo of a Duranthi ~~Male~~]]		\|Image=[[File:Duranthi Female.jpg\|center\|frameless\|Photo of a Duranthi Female]]
	\|Plural=Duranthi		\|Plural=Duranthi
	\|Spirit Origin=Oras		\|Spirit Origin=Oras

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	\|Name=Duranthi		\|Name=Duranthi
	\|Civilized=Yes		\|Civilized=Yes
	\|Image=[[File:Duranthi ~~Male Photo~~ 01.jpg\|center\|frameless\|Photo of a Duranthi Male]]		\|Image=[[File:Duranthi Soldier AS 01.jpg\|center\|frameless\|Photo of a Duranthi Male]]
	\|Plural=Duranthi		\|Plural=Duranthi
	\|Spirit Origin=Oras		\|Spirit Origin=Oras
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	Those who follow the path of Stone manipulate soil and rock, shaping the physical world around them. A few attempt to attune directly to the primordial spirit Oras, a difficult practice that, in theory, would allow manipulation of the raw structure of matter—mountains, stone, and even the physical framework of living beings.		Those who follow the path of Stone manipulate soil and rock, shaping the physical world around them. A few attempt to attune directly to the primordial spirit Oras, a difficult practice that, in theory, would allow manipulation of the raw structure of matter—mountains, stone, and even the physical framework of living beings.
	[[File:~~Duranthi_Osiari~~.~~png~~\|thumb\|A Duranthi Osiari]]		[[File:Osiari manipulation earth.jpg\|thumb\|A Duranthi Osiari]]
	\|Culture and Society=<noautolinks>{{See also\|Culture and Society of the Duranthi}}</noautolinks>		\|Culture and Society=<noautolinks>{{See also\|Culture and Society of the Duranthi}}</noautolinks>
	Duranthi society emphasizes longevity, heritage, and continuity. Their traditions are designed to endure unchanged across generations, often preserved for centuries. While outsiders may view their customs as rigid or outdated, the Duranthi regard this constancy as a mark of strength and identity.		Duranthi society emphasizes longevity, heritage, and continuity. Their traditions are designed to endure unchanged across generations, often preserved for centuries. While outsiders may view their customs as rigid or outdated, the Duranthi regard this constancy as a mark of strength and identity.

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	Their skin reflects the elemental influence of Oras. Those living close to the domain of Oras, such as in [[Sanctuary Vale]], often have stone-like, hardened skin, while those dwelling farther away, in regions such as the Yalta Wastes, have softer, more human-like features.		Their skin reflects the elemental influence of Oras. Those living close to the domain of Oras, such as in [[Sanctuary Vale]], often have stone-like, hardened skin, while those dwelling farther away, in regions such as the Yalta Wastes, have softer, more human-like features.

	\|Abilities and Osia=Like other peoples of Orethil, the Duranthi practice Osia, the spiritual art of [[attunement]] to spirits. Among them, two primary paths are recognized: the path of Memory, associated with Varunel, and the path of Stone, associated with Tehrum. Practitioners of the path of Memory cultivate spiritual discipline through remembrance and mental clarity; advanced adherents can influence or alter the perception of memory itself.		\|Abilities and Osia=Like other peoples of Orethil, the Duranthi practice Osia, the spiritual art of [[attunement]] to spirits. Among them, two primary paths are recognized: the path of Memory, associated with Varunel, and the path of Stone, associated with Tehrum. Practitioners of the path of Memory cultivate spiritual discipline through remembrance and mental clarity; advanced adherents can influence or alter the perception of memory itself.

	Those who follow the path of Stone manipulate soil and rock, shaping the physical world around them. A few attempt to attune directly to the primordial spirit Oras, a difficult practice that, in theory, would allow manipulation of the raw structure of matter—mountains, stone, and even the physical framework of living beings.		Those who follow the path of Stone manipulate soil and rock, shaping the physical world around them. A few attempt to attune directly to the primordial spirit Oras, a difficult practice that, in theory, would allow manipulation of the raw structure of matter—mountains, stone, and even the physical framework of living beings.
	[[File:Duranthi_Osiari.png\|thumb\|Osiari ~~of the Path of Oras~~]]		[[File:Duranthi_Osiari.png\|thumb\|A Duranthi Osiari]]

	\|Culture and Society=<noautolinks>{{See also\|Culture and Society of the Duranthi}}</noautolinks>		\|Culture and Society=<noautolinks>{{See also\|Culture and Society of the Duranthi}}</noautolinks>
	Duranthi society emphasizes longevity, heritage, and continuity. Their traditions are designed to endure unchanged across generations, often preserved for centuries. While outsiders may view their customs as rigid or outdated, the Duranthi regard this constancy as a mark of strength and identity.		Duranthi society emphasizes longevity, heritage, and continuity. Their traditions are designed to endure unchanged across generations, often preserved for centuries. While outsiders may view their customs as rigid or outdated, the Duranthi regard this constancy as a mark of strength and identity.

	The capital of Duranthi civilization is [[Kar-Thal]], located in Sanctuary Vale among the Citadel Mountains and the Mirzakar Range. Kar-Tha is the seat of the Council of Kar-Thal, which nominally governs all Duranthi territories, though its direct authority is strongest within the Vale and the nearby Yalta Wastes. The Vale contains several smaller settlements, while the Wastes remain sparsely populated, home to only a single known city.		The capital of Duranthi civilization is [[Kar-Thal]], located in Sanctuary Vale among the Citadel Mountains and the Mirzakar Range. Kar-Tha is the seat of the Council of Kar-Thal, which nominally governs all Duranthi territories, though its direct authority is strongest within the Vale and the nearby Yalta Wastes. The Vale contains several smaller settlements, while the Wastes remain sparsely populated, home to only a single known city.

	\|Spirituality and Beliefs=Duranthi spirituality is centered on the veneration of Varunel, alongside deep respect for Tehrum and Oras. Their faith emphasizes the endurance of the earth, the layered history of stone and strata, and the memory of all things that have come before. Through their devotion to these spirits, the Duranthi view themselves as both guardians and living records of the world's enduring memory.		\|Spirituality and Beliefs=Duranthi spirituality is centered on the veneration of Varunel, alongside deep respect for Tehrum and Oras. Their faith emphasizes the endurance of the earth, the layered history of stone and strata, and the memory of all things that have come before. Through their devotion to these spirits, the Duranthi view themselves as both guardians and living records of the world's enduring memory.
	\|Technology and Warfare=Historically, the Duranthi resisted adopting modern technologies, especially firearms and mechanized weaponry. While ceremonial orders of armored cavalry remain part of their martial traditions, modern Duranthi forces now employ contemporary arms and tactics to remain effective within the wider world.		\|Technology and Warfare=Historically, the Duranthi resisted adopting modern technologies, especially firearms and mechanized weaponry. While ceremonial orders of armored cavalry remain part of their martial traditions, modern Duranthi forces now employ contemporary arms and tactics to remain effective within the wider world.

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	{{Races Sections		{{Races Sections
	\|Introduction=~~The~~ Duranthi are a human race ~~that live in~~ the mountainous ~~realm~~ of Terasil. ~~The Duranthi are strongly~~ influenced by the [[Ascendant Spirit]] of ~~memory~~, [[Varunel]], ~~and as such the~~ Duranthi culture centers on history~~, continuity,~~ and preservation. While often ~~seen~~ as archaic by other ~~cultures~~, the Duranthi ~~continue to play a~~ significant role in the broader landscape of [[Orethil]].		\|Introduction='''Duranthi''' are a human race native to the mountainous region of [[Terasil]]. Deeply influenced by the [[Ascendant Spirit]] of History and Memory, [[Varunel]], Duranthi culture centers on history and preservation. While often regarded as archaic by other peoples, the Duranthi maintain an enduring and significant role in the broader landscape of [[Orethil]].
	\|Origin and Nature=~~The Duranthi, like~~ all human races of Orethil, trace their ~~origins~~ to the ~~[[Trueborn]]~~ humans ~~who once inhabited the island~~ of [[Awenlir]], ~~a place~~ associated with imagination and limitless potential. ~~For reasons not fully understood, many, if not all~~, of the ~~Trueborn departed from their ancestral homeland and dispersed throughout Orethil~~. The ~~group that~~ would become the Duranthi settled in the mountain valleys of ~~Terasil, a region located~~ near the ~~heart of the world and one that is home to Varunel, the Ascendant Spirit of memory and history and~~ [[~~Tehrum~~]] ~~the spirit of mountains.~~		\|Origin and Nature=Like all human races of Orethil, the Duranthi trace their ancestry to the original humans of [[Awenlir]], an island associated with imagination and limitless potential. These early humans were created by [[Awenlas]], the Spirit of Imagination and one of the original spirits of the world. The reasons for their dispersal from Awenlir are unknown, but those who would become the Duranthi settled in the mountain valleys of Tirasil near the [[Citadel Mountains]], within the [[domain of Oras]], the [[Primordial Spirit]] of Earth.
	\|Biology and Physical Traits=Prolonged exposure to the influence of Varunel is believed to have shaped the Duranthi physiologically and cognitively. Their lifespans gradually extended, with some individuals reportedly living up to three hundred years. In addition, the ~~Duranthi are known for their exceptional memory. Many exhibit eidetic recall, retaining detailed memories~~ of ~~people, places, and experiences throughout their lives.~~
	~~\|Abilities and Osia=Like many peoples of Orethil~~, the ~~Duranthi practice Osia, the spiritual art of~~ [[~~attunement~~]] ~~to Ascendant Spirits. While a variety~~ of ~~paths are followed among the Duranthi, the most prominent are those aligned with '''memory''' (Varunel) and '''stone''' (Oras)~~.

	The ~~''Path~~ of Memory~~'' focuses on~~ the spiritual discipline of remembrance~~. Practitioners~~ can ~~interact with nascent spirits~~ of memory ~~influencing people's perception~~ of ~~what has occurred~~.		Tirasil is also home to Varunel and the spirit of stone strata, Terum, both of whom exert a strong influence on the region. The Duranthi, shaped by this proximity to primordial and ascendant powers, developed unique physiological and spiritual characteristics, reflecting the endurance and stability of their homeland.
			\|Biology and Physical Traits=Prolonged exposure to the influences of Varunel and Oras has affected the Duranthi both physically and mentally. They possess extended lifespans, with some individuals living up to 200 or 300 years. Duranthi are known for exceptional memory; many exhibit eidetic recall, capable of remembering precise details, faces, and experiences across centuries.

			Their skin reflects the elemental influence of Oras. Those living close to the domain of Oras, such as in [[Sanctuary Vale]], often have stone-like, hardened skin, while those dwelling farther away, in regions such as the Yalta Wastes, have softer, more human-like features.
			\|Abilities and Osia=Like other peoples of Orethil, the Duranthi practice Osia, the spiritual art of [[attunement]] to spirits. Among them, two primary paths are recognized: the path of Memory, associated with Varunel, and the path of Stone, associated with Terum. Practitioners of the path of Memory cultivate spiritual discipline through remembrance and mental clarity; advanced adherents can influence or alter the perception of memory itself.

			Those who follow the path of Stone manipulate soil and rock, shaping the physical world around them. A few attempt to attune directly to the primordial spirit Oras, a difficult practice that, in theory, would allow manipulation of the raw structure of matter—mountains, stone, and even the physical framework of living beings.
	[[File:Duranthi_Osiari.png\|thumb\|Osiari of the Path of Oras]]		[[File:Duranthi_Osiari.png\|thumb\|Osiari of the Path of Oras]]
	~~The ''Path of Stone'' enables practitioners to interact with nascent earth spirits, allowing for the controlled manipulation of stone, soil, and subterranean structures.~~
	\|Culture and Society=<noautolinks>{{See also\|Culture and Society of the Duranthi}}</noautolinks>		\|Culture and Society=<noautolinks>{{See also\|Culture and Society of the Duranthi}}</noautolinks>
	Duranthi society ~~is structured around the principles of~~ longevity, heritage, and continuity. ~~Objects, institutions, and~~ traditions are designed to endure across generations, often ~~remaining unchanged~~ for centuries. To outsiders, this ~~can give~~ the ~~impression~~ of ~~cultural stagnation~~, ~~as many~~ Duranthi ~~communities maintain practices considered antiquated elsewhere~~. ~~However~~, ~~among~~ the Duranthi, ~~this continuity is viewed not~~ as ~~a limitation but as a defining strength~~.		Duranthi society emphasizes longevity, heritage, and continuity. Their traditions are designed to endure unchanged across generations, often preserved for centuries. While outsiders may view their customs as rigid or outdated, the Duranthi regard this constancy as a mark of strength and identity.

			The capital of Duranthi civilization is Karthal, located in Sanctuary Vale among the Citadel Mountains and the Mirzakar Range. Karthal is the seat of the Council of Karthal, which nominally governs all Duranthi territories, though its direct authority is strongest within the Vale and the nearby Yalta Wastes. The Vale contains several smaller settlements, while the Wastes remain sparsely populated, home to only a single known city.
			\|Spirituality and Beliefs=Duranthi spirituality is centered on the veneration of Varunel, alongside deep respect for Terum and Oras. Their faith emphasizes the endurance of the earth, the layered history of stone and strata, and the memory of all things that have come before. Through their devotion to these spirits, the Duranthi view themselves as both guardians and living records of the world's enduring memory.
			\|Technology and Warfare=Historically, the Duranthi resisted adopting modern technologies, especially firearms and mechanized weaponry. While ceremonial orders of armored cavalry remain part of their martial traditions, modern Duranthi forces now employ contemporary arms and tactics to remain effective within the wider world.
	\|Literature=[[Orasian]] literature is preserved through engraved tablets and oral resonance. Texts focus on memory, cycles, and the shaping of consciousness.		\|Literature=[[Orasian]] literature is preserved through engraved tablets and oral resonance. Texts focus on memory, cycles, and the shaping of consciousness.

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	\|Name=Duranthi		\|Name=Duranthi
	\|Civilized=Yes		\|Civilized=Yes
	\|Image=[[File:Duranthi ~~Female~~.jpg\|center\|frameless]]		\|Image=[[File:Duranthi Male Photo 01.jpg\|center\|frameless\|Photo of a Duranthi Male]]
	\|Plural=Duranthi		\|Plural=Duranthi
	\|Spirit Origin=Oras		\|Spirit Origin=Oras

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	\|Name=Duranthi		\|Name=Duranthi
	\|Civilized=Yes		\|Civilized=Yes
	\|Image=[[File:Duranthi ~~Merchant~~.jpg\|center\|frameless]]		\|Image=[[File:Duranthi Female.jpg\|center\|frameless]]
	\|Plural=Duranthi		\|Plural=Duranthi
	\|Spirit Origin=Oras		\|Spirit Origin=Oras
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	The ''Path of Memory'' focuses on the spiritual discipline of remembrance. Practitioners can interact with nascent spirits of memory influencing people's perception of what has occurred.		The ''Path of Memory'' focuses on the spiritual discipline of remembrance. Practitioners can interact with nascent spirits of memory influencing people's perception of what has occurred.
	[[File:~~Duranthi Osiari~~.png\|thumb\|Osiari of the Path of Oras]]		[[File:Duranthi_Osiari.png\|thumb\|Osiari of the Path of Oras]]
	The ''Path of Stone'' enables practitioners to interact with nascent earth spirits, allowing for the controlled manipulation of stone, soil, and subterranean structures.		The ''Path of Stone'' enables practitioners to interact with nascent earth spirits, allowing for the controlled manipulation of stone, soil, and subterranean structures.
	\|Culture and Society=<noautolinks>{{See also\|Culture and Society of the Duranthi}}</noautolinks>		\|Culture and Society=<noautolinks>{{See also\|Culture and Society of the Duranthi}}</noautolinks>

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	{{Races Sections		{{Races Sections
	\|Introduction=~~Among~~ the ~~human populations~~ of ~~[[Orethil]], the~~ Duranthi are ~~often regarded as a people deeply shaped by time. Strongly~~ influenced by the [[Ascendant Spirit]] of memory, [[Varunel]], Duranthi culture centers on history, continuity, and preservation. While often seen as ~~a remnant of an earlier era~~, the Duranthi continue to play a significant role in the broader landscape of Orethil.		\|Introduction=The Duranthi are a human race that live in the mountainous realm of Terasil. The Duranthi are strongly influenced by the [[Ascendant Spirit]] of memory, [[Varunel]], and as such the Duranthi culture centers on history, continuity, and preservation. While often seen as archaic by other cultures, the Duranthi continue to play a significant role in the broader landscape of [[Orethil]].
	\|Origin and Nature=The Duranthi, like all human races of Orethil, trace their origins to the [[Trueborn]] humans who once inhabited the island of [[Awenlir]], a place associated with imagination and limitless potential. For reasons not fully understood, many or all of the Trueborn departed from their ancestral homeland and dispersed ~~across~~ Orethil. The group that would become the Duranthi settled in ~~[[Sanctuary Vale]]~~, a region located near the heart of the world and ~~closely associated with~~ Varunel, the Ascendant Spirit of memory and history~~. Over~~ the ~~course~~ of ~~approximately three thousand years, this population underwent significant transformation~~.		\|Origin and Nature=The Duranthi, like all human races of Orethil, trace their origins to the [[Trueborn]] humans who once inhabited the island of [[Awenlir]], a place associated with imagination and limitless potential. For reasons not fully understood, many, if not all, of the Trueborn departed from their ancestral homeland and dispersed throughout Orethil. The group that would become the Duranthi settled in the mountain valleys of Terasil, a region located near the heart of the world and one that is home to Varunel, the Ascendant Spirit of memory and history and [[Tehrum]] the spirit of mountains.
	\|Biology and Physical Traits=Prolonged exposure to the influence of Varunel is believed to have shaped the Duranthi physiologically and cognitively. Their lifespans gradually extended, with some individuals reportedly living up to three hundred years. In addition, the Duranthi are known for their exceptional memory. Many exhibit eidetic recall, retaining detailed memories of people, places, and experiences throughout their lives.		\|Biology and Physical Traits=Prolonged exposure to the influence of Varunel is believed to have shaped the Duranthi physiologically and cognitively. Their lifespans gradually extended, with some individuals reportedly living up to three hundred years. In addition, the Duranthi are known for their exceptional memory. Many exhibit eidetic recall, retaining detailed memories of people, places, and experiences throughout their lives.
	\|Abilities and Osia=Like many peoples of Orethil, the Duranthi practice Osia, the spiritual art of [[attunement]] to Ascendant Spirits. While a variety of paths are followed among the Duranthi, the most prominent are those aligned with '''memory''' (Varunel) and '''stone''' (Oras).		\|Abilities and Osia=Like many peoples of Orethil, the Duranthi practice Osia, the spiritual art of [[attunement]] to Ascendant Spirits. While a variety of paths are followed among the Duranthi, the most prominent are those aligned with '''memory''' (Varunel) and '''stone''' (Oras).

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	\|Plural=Duranthi		\|Plural=Duranthi
	\|Spirit Origin=Oras		\|Spirit Origin=Oras
	\|Classification=~~History and Memory Born~~		\|Classification=Human
	\|Homeland=[[Terasil]]		\|Homeland=[[Terasil]]
	\|Average Height=5-6 tall tall		\|Average Height=5-6 tall tall
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	{{Races Sections		{{Races Sections
	\|Introduction=Among the human populations of [[Orethil]], the Duranthi are often regarded as a people deeply shaped by time. Strongly influenced by the [[Ascendant Spirit]] of memory, [[Varunel]], Duranthi culture centers on history, continuity, and preservation. While often seen as a remnant of an earlier era, the Duranthi continue to play a significant role in the broader landscape of Orethil.		\|Introduction=Among the human populations of [[Orethil]], the Duranthi are often regarded as a people deeply shaped by time. Strongly influenced by the [[Ascendant Spirit]] of memory, [[Varunel]], Duranthi culture centers on history, continuity, and preservation. While often seen as a remnant of an earlier era, the Duranthi continue to play a significant role in the broader landscape of Orethil.
	\|Origin and Nature=The Duranthi, like all human races of Orethil, trace their origins to the [[Trueborn]] humans who once inhabited the island of [[Awenlir]], a place associated with imagination and limitless potential. For reasons not fully understood, many or all of the Trueborn departed from their ancestral homeland and dispersed across Orethil. The group that would become the Duranthi settled in [[Sanctuary Vale]], a region located near the heart of the world and closely associated with Varunel, the Ascendant Spirit of memory and history. Over the course of approximately three thousand ~~cycles~~, this population underwent significant transformation.		\|Origin and Nature=The Duranthi, like all human races of Orethil, trace their origins to the [[Trueborn]] humans who once inhabited the island of [[Awenlir]], a place associated with imagination and limitless potential. For reasons not fully understood, many or all of the Trueborn departed from their ancestral homeland and dispersed across Orethil. The group that would become the Duranthi settled in [[Sanctuary Vale]], a region located near the heart of the world and closely associated with Varunel, the Ascendant Spirit of memory and history. Over the course of approximately three thousand years, this population underwent significant transformation.
	\|Biology and Physical Traits=Prolonged exposure to the influence of Varunel is believed to have shaped the Duranthi physiologically and cognitively. Their lifespans gradually extended, with some individuals reportedly living up to three hundred years. In addition, the Duranthi are known for their exceptional memory. Many exhibit eidetic recall, retaining detailed memories of people, places, and experiences throughout their lives.		\|Biology and Physical Traits=Prolonged exposure to the influence of Varunel is believed to have shaped the Duranthi physiologically and cognitively. Their lifespans gradually extended, with some individuals reportedly living up to three hundred years. In addition, the Duranthi are known for their exceptional memory. Many exhibit eidetic recall, retaining detailed memories of people, places, and experiences throughout their lives.
	\|Abilities and Osia=Like many peoples of Orethil, the Duranthi practice Osia, the spiritual art of [[attunement]] to Ascendant Spirits. While a variety of paths are followed among the Duranthi, the most prominent are those aligned with '''memory''' (Varunel) and '''stone''' (Oras).		\|Abilities and Osia=Like many peoples of Orethil, the Duranthi practice Osia, the spiritual art of [[attunement]] to Ascendant Spirits. While a variety of paths are followed among the Duranthi, the most prominent are those aligned with '''memory''' (Varunel) and '''stone''' (Oras).

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	{{Races Sections		{{Races Sections
	\|Introduction='''Duranthi''' are a human race native to the mountainous region of [[Terasil]]. Deeply influenced by the [[Ascendant Spirit]] of History and Memory, [[Varunel]], Duranthi culture centers on history and preservation. While often regarded as archaic by other peoples, the Duranthi maintain an enduring and significant role in the broader landscape of [[Orethil]].		\|Introduction='''Duranthi''' are a human race native to the mountainous region of [[Terasil]]. Deeply influenced by the [[Ascendant Spirit]] of History and Memory, [[Varunel]], Duranthi culture centers on history and preservation. While often regarded as archaic by other peoples, the Duranthi maintain an enduring and significant role in the broader landscape of [[Orethil]].
	\|Origin and Nature=Like all human races of Orethil, the Duranthi trace their ancestry to the original humans of [[Awenlir]], an island associated with imagination and limitless potential. These early humans were created by [[Awenlas]], the Spirit of Imagination and one of the original spirits of the world. The reasons for their dispersal from Awenlir are unknown, but those who would become the Duranthi settled in the mountain valleys of ~~Tirasil~~ near the [[Citadel Mountains]], within the [[domain of Oras]], the [[Primordial Spirit]] of Earth.		\|Origin and Nature=Like all human races of Orethil, the Duranthi trace their ancestry to the original humans of [[Awenlir]], an island associated with imagination and limitless potential. These early humans were created by [[Awenlas]], the Spirit of Imagination and one of the original spirits of the world. The reasons for their dispersal from Awenlir are unknown, but those who would become the Duranthi settled in the mountain valleys of Terasil near the [[Citadel Mountains]], within the [[domain of Oras]], the [[Primordial Spirit]] of Earth.

	~~Tirasil~~ is also home to Varunel and the spirit of stone strata, ~~Terum~~, both of whom exert a strong influence on the region. The Duranthi, shaped by this proximity to primordial and ascendant powers, developed unique physiological and spiritual characteristics, reflecting the endurance and stability of their homeland.		Terasil is also home to Varunel and the spirit of stone strata, [[Tehrum]], both of whom exert a strong influence on the region. The Duranthi, shaped by this proximity to primordial and ascendant powers, developed unique physiological and spiritual characteristics, reflecting the endurance and stability of their homeland.
	\|Biology and Physical Traits=Prolonged exposure to the influences of Varunel and Oras has affected the Duranthi both physically and mentally. They possess extended lifespans, with some individuals living up to 200 or 300 years. Duranthi are known for exceptional memory; many exhibit eidetic recall, capable of remembering precise details, faces, and experiences across centuries.		\|Biology and Physical Traits=Prolonged exposure to the influences of Varunel and Oras has affected the Duranthi both physically and mentally. They possess extended lifespans, with some individuals living up to 200 or 300 years. Duranthi are known for exceptional memory; many exhibit eidetic recall, capable of remembering precise details, faces, and experiences across centuries.

	Their skin reflects the elemental influence of Oras. Those living close to the domain of Oras, such as in [[Sanctuary Vale]], often have stone-like, hardened skin, while those dwelling farther away, in regions such as the Yalta Wastes, have softer, more human-like features.		Their skin reflects the elemental influence of Oras. Those living close to the domain of Oras, such as in [[Sanctuary Vale]], often have stone-like, hardened skin, while those dwelling farther away, in regions such as the Yalta Wastes, have softer, more human-like features.
	\|Abilities and Osia=Like other peoples of Orethil, the Duranthi practice Osia, the spiritual art of [[attunement]] to spirits. Among them, two primary paths are recognized: the path of Memory, associated with Varunel, and the path of Stone, associated with ~~Terum~~. Practitioners of the path of Memory cultivate spiritual discipline through remembrance and mental clarity; advanced adherents can influence or alter the perception of memory itself.
			\|Abilities and Osia=Like other peoples of Orethil, the Duranthi practice Osia, the spiritual art of [[attunement]] to spirits. Among them, two primary paths are recognized: the path of Memory, associated with Varunel, and the path of Stone, associated with Tehrum. Practitioners of the path of Memory cultivate spiritual discipline through remembrance and mental clarity; advanced adherents can influence or alter the perception of memory itself.

	Those who follow the path of Stone manipulate soil and rock, shaping the physical world around them. A few attempt to attune directly to the primordial spirit Oras, a difficult practice that, in theory, would allow manipulation of the raw structure of matter—mountains, stone, and even the physical framework of living beings.		Those who follow the path of Stone manipulate soil and rock, shaping the physical world around them. A few attempt to attune directly to the primordial spirit Oras, a difficult practice that, in theory, would allow manipulation of the raw structure of matter—mountains, stone, and even the physical framework of living beings.
	[[File:Duranthi_Osiari.png\|thumb\|Osiari of the Path of Oras]]		[[File:Duranthi_Osiari.png\|thumb\|Osiari of the Path of Oras]]

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	Duranthi society emphasizes longevity, heritage, and continuity. Their traditions are designed to endure unchanged across generations, often preserved for centuries. While outsiders may view their customs as rigid or outdated, the Duranthi regard this constancy as a mark of strength and identity.		Duranthi society emphasizes longevity, heritage, and continuity. Their traditions are designed to endure unchanged across generations, often preserved for centuries. While outsiders may view their customs as rigid or outdated, the Duranthi regard this constancy as a mark of strength and identity.

	The capital of Duranthi civilization is ~~Karthal~~, located in Sanctuary Vale among the Citadel Mountains and the Mirzakar Range. ~~Karthal~~ is the seat of the Council of ~~Karthal~~, which nominally governs all Duranthi territories, though its direct authority is strongest within the Vale and the nearby Yalta Wastes. The Vale contains several smaller settlements, while the Wastes remain sparsely populated, home to only a single known city.		The capital of Duranthi civilization is [[Kar-Thal]], located in Sanctuary Vale among the Citadel Mountains and the Mirzakar Range. Kar-Tha is the seat of the Council of Kar-Thal, which nominally governs all Duranthi territories, though its direct authority is strongest within the Vale and the nearby Yalta Wastes. The Vale contains several smaller settlements, while the Wastes remain sparsely populated, home to only a single known city.
	\|Spirituality and Beliefs=Duranthi spirituality is centered on the veneration of Varunel, alongside deep respect for ~~Terum~~ and Oras. Their faith emphasizes the endurance of the earth, the layered history of stone and strata, and the memory of all things that have come before. Through their devotion to these spirits, the Duranthi view themselves as both guardians and living records of the world's enduring memory.
			\|Spirituality and Beliefs=Duranthi spirituality is centered on the veneration of Varunel, alongside deep respect for Tehrum and Oras. Their faith emphasizes the endurance of the earth, the layered history of stone and strata, and the memory of all things that have come before. Through their devotion to these spirits, the Duranthi view themselves as both guardians and living records of the world's enduring memory.
	\|Technology and Warfare=Historically, the Duranthi resisted adopting modern technologies, especially firearms and mechanized weaponry. While ceremonial orders of armored cavalry remain part of their martial traditions, modern Duranthi forces now employ contemporary arms and tactics to remain effective within the wider world.		\|Technology and Warfare=Historically, the Duranthi resisted adopting modern technologies, especially firearms and mechanized weaponry. While ceremonial orders of armored cavalry remain part of their martial traditions, modern Duranthi forces now employ contemporary arms and tactics to remain effective within the wider world.
	\|Literature=[[Orasian]] literature is preserved through engraved tablets and oral resonance. Texts focus on memory, cycles, and the shaping of consciousness.		\|Literature=[[Orasian]] literature is preserved through engraved tablets and oral resonance. Texts focus on memory, cycles, and the shaping of consciousness.