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	== The Great Migration (c. BME 50,000-20,000)==		== The Great Migration (c. BME 50,000-20,000)==
	~~Proto-humans~~ migrating from their ancestral home of [[Awenelir]], moved throughout the newly formed [[Orethil]]. In [[Terasil]] humans formed two distinct races over time. The keepers of Memory, the Stoneborn Duranthi and the followers of Greed and Desire, the Minthari.		Ankasas migrating from their ancestral home of [[Awenelir]], moved throughout the newly formed [[Orethil]]. In [[Terasil]] humans formed two distinct races over time. The keepers of Memory, the Stoneborn Duranthi and the followers of Greed and Desire, the Minthari.

	== The Age of Deep Roads (c. BME 20,000-0) ==		== The Age of Deep Roads (c. BME 20,000-0) ==

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	== The Great Migration (c. BME 50,000-20,000)==		== The Great Migration (c. BME 50,000-20,000)==
	~~Trueborn~~ humans migrating from their ancestral home of [[Awenelir]], moved throughout the newly formed [[Orethil]]. In [[Terasil]] humans formed two distinct races over time. The keepers of Memory, the Stoneborn Duranthi and the followers of Greed and Desire, the Minthari.		Proto-humans migrating from their ancestral home of [[Awenelir]], moved throughout the newly formed [[Orethil]]. In [[Terasil]] humans formed two distinct races over time. The keepers of Memory, the Stoneborn Duranthi and the followers of Greed and Desire, the Minthari.

	== The Age of Deep Roads (c. BME 20,000-0) ==		== The Age of Deep Roads (c. BME 20,000-0) ==

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	== The [[Great Migration~~]] ==~~ (c. BME 50,000-20,000)		== The Great Migration (c. BME 50,000-20,000)==
	Trueborn humans migrating from their ancestral home of [[Awenelir]], moved throughout the newly formed [[Orethil]]. In [[Terasil]] humans formed two distinct races over time. The keepers of Memory, the Stoneborn Duranthi and the followers of Greed and Desire, the Minthari.		Trueborn humans migrating from their ancestral home of [[Awenelir]], moved throughout the newly formed [[Orethil]]. In [[Terasil]] humans formed two distinct races over time. The keepers of Memory, the Stoneborn Duranthi and the followers of Greed and Desire, the Minthari.

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	== The Age of Deep Roads (c. BME 20,000-0) ==		== The Age of Deep Roads (c. BME 20,000-0) ==
	As surface erosion intensified, subterranean life expanded. The [[Minthari] forged extensive tunnel networks. The development of the [[Deep Roads]] facilitated trade and cultural exchange between the Minthari and Orasians, creating a shared domain beneath the shifting surface.		As surface erosion intensified, subterranean life expanded. The Minthari forged extensive tunnel networks. The development of the [[Deep Roads]] facilitated trade and cultural exchange between the Minthari and Orasians, creating a shared domain beneath the shifting surface.

	== Modern Terasil (0 ME-Present) ==		== Modern Terasil (0 ME-Present) ==

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-'''The history of [[Terasil]]''' is a chronicle of stability, transformation, and adaptation, spanning from the dawn of existence to the modern age. As the first physical realm in [[Adaris]], Terasil has played a foundational role in shaping the continent of [[Elemara]] and influencing the surrounding realms.
+== The [[Great Migration]] == (c. BME 50,000-20,000)
+Trueborn humans migrating from their ancestral home of [[Awenelir]], moved throughout the newly formed [[Orethil]]. In [[Terasil]] humans formed two distinct races over time. The keepers of Memory, the Stoneborn Duranthi and the followers of Greed and Desire, the Minthari.
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 == Modern Terasil (0 ME-Present) ==
-Terasil today endures as a realm defined by continuity and resilience. Its landscapes—mountains, valleys, and underground cities—bear the imprint of aeons of transformation. While the [[Duranthi]] maintain ancestral customs rooted in spiritual [[attunement]] with stone, the [[Minthari]] continue to expand and explore the depths of the subterranean world. The realm stands as a testament to endurance in the face of elemental change.
+Terasil today endures as a realm defined by continuity and resilience. Its landscapes—mountains, valleys, and underground cities—bear the imprint of aeons of transformation. While the [[Duranthi]] maintain ancestral customs rooted in spiritual [[attunement]] with stone, the [[Minthari]] continue to expand and explore the depths of the subterranean world.
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	'''The history of [[Terasil]]''' is a chronicle of stability, transformation, and adaptation, spanning from the dawn of existence to the modern age. As the first physical realm in [[Adaris]], Terasil has played a foundational role in shaping the continent of [[Elemara]] and influencing the surrounding realms.		'''The history of [[Terasil]]''' is a chronicle of stability, transformation, and adaptation, spanning from the dawn of existence to the modern age. As the first physical realm in [[Adaris]], Terasil has played a foundational role in shaping the continent of [[Elemara]] and influencing the surrounding realms.

	== Primordial Beginnings (c. ~~∞–200~~) ==		== Primordial Beginnings (c. BME 95,000- ∞) ==
	<noautolinks>{{main\|Cosmology of Adaris}}</noautolinks>Terasil was the first tangible realm to emerge from the [[Primordial Void]], formed by [[Oras]], the Primordial [[Spirit]] of Earth, from the chaotic essence of [[Astram]]. In its initial state, Terasil 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.		<noautolinks>{{main\|Cosmology of Adaris}}</noautolinks>Terasil was the first tangible realm to emerge from the [[Primordial Void]], formed by [[Oras]], the Primordial [[Spirit]] of Earth, from the chaotic essence of [[Astram]]. In its initial state, Terasil 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. ~~200~~-~~3000~~) ==		== 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]], [[Jala]], and [[Shasae]]—Terasil 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 [[Orasian\|Orasians]], began to emerge from the living stone.		<noautolinks>{{main\|Era of Isolation}}</noautolinks>Before the arrival of the other primordial elements—[[Tejas]], [[Jala]], and [[Shasae]]—Terasil 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 [[Orasian\|Orasians]], began to emerge from the living stone.

	== The Birth of the Orasians (c. ~~700–1000~~) ==		== The Birth of the Orasians (c. BME 80,000) ==
	<noautolinks>{{main\|Orasian}}</noautolinks>The Orasians emerged from the conscious substance of Terasil itself—fragments of Oras’s awareness coalescing into sentient form. Initially vast in scale, many early Orasians 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.		<noautolinks>{{main\|Orasian}}</noautolinks>The Orasians emerged from the conscious substance of Terasil itself—fragments of Oras’s awareness coalescing into sentient form. Initially vast in scale, many early Orasians 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. ~~900–1000~~) ===		=== The Great Awakening (c. BME 60,0000) ===
	As erosion and external elements gradually altered the realm, the Orasians diminished in scale. Some of the eldest Orasians are said to remain deep within the Citadel Mountains, preserved in their original, colossal forms.		As erosion and external elements gradually altered the realm, the Orasians diminished in scale. Some of the eldest Orasians are said to remain deep within the Citadel Mountains, preserved in their original, colossal forms.

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	The Orasians 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 Orasians 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. ~~3000~~-~~5000~~) ==		== The Great Erosion (c. BME 63,000-55,000) ==
	<noautolinks>{{main\|Great Erosion}}</noautolinks>With the advent of fire, water, and air, Terasil 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 of [[Orethil]]. The [[Citadel Mountains]] became a protective core, preserving the heart of ancient Terasil.		<noautolinks>{{main\|Great Erosion}}</noautolinks>With the advent of fire, water, and air, Terasil 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 of [[Orethil]]. The [[Citadel Mountains]] became a protective core, preserving the heart of ancient Terasil.

	== The ~~Age~~ of ~~Deep Roads~~ (c. ~~5000~~-~~6200~~) ==		== The Rise of Elemental Integration (c. BME 55000-50,000) ==
	~~As surface erosion intensified~~, ~~subterranean life expanded. The [[Minthari]]~~, ~~emerging from the deep strata forged extensive tunnel networks~~. ~~The development of~~ the [[~~Deep Roads~~]] ~~facilitated trade and cultural exchange between~~ the ~~Minthari and Orasians~~, ~~creating a shared domain beneath~~ the ~~shifting surface~~.		Over successive generations, the inhabitants of Terasil adapted to the presence of other elements, integrating them into its landscape. Regions such as the [[Emerald Valley]] transformed into verdant lands representing the realm’s gradual diversification. New ecosystems emerged, but the underlying earthbound identity of Terasil remained intact.

	== The ~~Rise of Elemental Integration~~ (c. ~~6200~~-~~9000~~) ==		== The Great Migration == (c. BME 50,000-20,000)
	~~Over successive generations, the inhabitants~~ of ~~Terasil adapted to the presence of other elements, integrating them into ritual, architecture, and agriculture. Regions such as the~~ [[~~Emerald Valley~~]] ~~transformed through geological and cultural effort~~, ~~representing~~ the ~~realm’s gradual diversification~~. ~~New ecosystems emerged~~, ~~but~~ the ~~underlying earthbound identity~~ of ~~Terasil remained intact~~.		Trueborn humans migrating from their ancestral home of [[Awenelir]], moved throughout the newly formed Orethil. In Terasil humans formed two distinct races over time. The keepers of Memory, the Stoneborn Duranthi and the followers of Greed and Desire, the Minthari.

	== Modern Terasil (~~c. 9000–Present~~) ==		== The Age of Deep Roads (c. BME 20,000-0) ==
	Terasil today endures as a realm defined by continuity and resilience. Its landscapes—mountains, valleys, and underground cities—bear the imprint of aeons of transformation. While the [[~~Orasians~~]] maintain ancestral customs rooted in spiritual [[attunement]] with stone, the [[Minthari]] continue to ~~innovate through craft~~ and subterranean ~~exploration~~. The realm stands as a testament to endurance in the face of elemental change.		As surface erosion intensified, subterranean life expanded. The [[Minthari] forged extensive tunnel networks. The development of the [[Deep Roads]] facilitated trade and cultural exchange between the Minthari and Orasians, creating a shared domain beneath the shifting surface.

			== Modern Terasil (0 ME-Present) ==
			Terasil today endures as a realm defined by continuity and resilience. Its landscapes—mountains, valleys, and underground cities—bear the imprint of aeons of transformation. While the [[Duranthi]] maintain ancestral customs rooted in spiritual [[attunement]] with stone, the [[Minthari]] continue to expand and explore the depths of the subterranean world. The realm stands as a testament to endurance in the face of elemental change.

	==Bibliography==		==Bibliography==

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	==Bibliography==		==Bibliography==
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	* {{BibliographyEntry\|Category=history\|Title=Stone Echoes: Early Orasian Rituals and Records}}. Compiled by the Archivists of [[Kar-Thal]]. [[Kar-Thal Stone Archives]] (Volume I).		* {{BibliographyEntry\|Category=history\|Title=Stone Echoes: Early Orasian Rituals and Records}}. Compiled by the Archivists of [[Kar-Thal]]. [[Kar-Thal Stone Archives]] (Volume I).
	* {{BibliographyEntry\|Category=history\|Title=The Measured Earth: A Geomantic History of Terasil}}. Written by [[Auvren Tal-Oran]], Circle of Stone Memory.		* {{BibliographyEntry\|Category=history\|Title=The Measured Earth: A Geomantic History of Terasil}}. Written by [[Auvren Tal-Oran]], Circle of Stone Memory.
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	* {{BibliographyEntry\|Category=history\|Title=Subterranean Networks and the Rise of the Deep Roads}}. Minthari Ledger Archive, translated by Yeda Rohl of [[Minthal]].		* {{BibliographyEntry\|Category=history\|Title=Subterranean Networks and the Rise of the Deep Roads}}. Minthari Ledger Archive, translated by Yeda Rohl of [[Minthal]].
	* {{BibliographyEntry\|Category=history\|Title=Spirits of Endurance: Mythic Figures of the Early Realm}}. Oral histories transcribed by the Keepers of Oras.		* {{BibliographyEntry\|Category=history\|Title=Spirits of Endurance: Mythic Figures of the Early Realm}}. Oral histories transcribed by the Keepers of Oras.
	* {{BibliographyEntry\|Category=history\|Title=The Great Erosion and the Shaping of Elemara}}. Authored anonymously, believed to originate from the [[Citadel Scriptorium]].		* {{BibliographyEntry\|Category=history\|Title=The Great Erosion and the Shaping of Elemara}}. Authored anonymously, believed to originate from the [[Citadel Scriptorium]].</noautolinks>

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	* {{BibliographyEntry\|Category=history\|Title=The Great Erosion and the Shaping of Elemara}}. Authored anonymously, believed to originate from the [[Citadel Scriptorium]].		* {{BibliographyEntry\|Category=history\|Title=The Great Erosion and the Shaping of Elemara}}. Authored anonymously, believed to originate from the [[Citadel Scriptorium]].

	[category:History]][[category:Terasil]]		[[category:History]][[category:Terasil]]

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	== Modern Terasil (c. 9000–Present) ==		== Modern Terasil (c. 9000–Present) ==
	Terasil today endures as a realm defined by continuity and resilience. Its landscapes—mountains, valleys, and underground cities—bear the imprint of aeons of transformation. While the [[Orasians]] maintain ancestral customs rooted in spiritual [[attunement]] with stone, the [[Minthari]] continue to innovate through craft and subterranean exploration. The realm stands as a testament to endurance in the face of elemental change.		Terasil today endures as a realm defined by continuity and resilience. Its landscapes—mountains, valleys, and underground cities—bear the imprint of aeons of transformation. While the [[Orasians]] maintain ancestral customs rooted in spiritual [[attunement]] with stone, the [[Minthari]] continue to innovate through craft and subterranean exploration. The realm stands as a testament to endurance in the face of elemental change.

			==Bibliography==
	* {{BibliographyEntry\|Category=history\|Title=Stone Echoes: Early Orasian Rituals and Records}}. Compiled by the Archivists of [[Kar-Thal]]. [[Kar-Thal Stone Archives]] (Volume I).		* {{BibliographyEntry\|Category=history\|Title=Stone Echoes: Early Orasian Rituals and Records}}. Compiled by the Archivists of [[Kar-Thal]]. [[Kar-Thal Stone Archives]] (Volume I).
	* {{BibliographyEntry\|Category=history\|Title=The Measured Earth: A Geomantic History of Terasil}}. Written by [[Auvren Tal-Oran]], Circle of Stone Memory.		* {{BibliographyEntry\|Category=history\|Title=The Measured Earth: A Geomantic History of Terasil}}. Written by [[Auvren Tal-Oran]], Circle of Stone Memory.

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	== The Era of Isolation (c. 200-3000) ==		== The Era of Isolation (c. 200-3000) ==
	<noautolinks>{{main\|Era of Isolation}}</noautolinks>Before the arrival of the other primordial elements—[[Tejas]], [[Jala]], and [[Shasae]]—Terasil 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 [[Orasians]], began to emerge from the living stone.		<noautolinks>{{main\|Era of Isolation}}</noautolinks>Before the arrival of the other primordial elements—[[Tejas]], [[Jala]], and [[Shasae]]—Terasil 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 [[Orasian\|Orasians]], began to emerge from the living stone.

	== The Birth of the Orasians (c. 700–1000) ==		== The Birth of the Orasians (c. 700–1000) ==
	<noautolinks>{{main\|Orasian}}</noautolinks>The Orasians ~~were not created through divine intervention but~~ emerged from the conscious substance of Terasil itself—fragments of Oras’s awareness coalescing into sentient form. Initially vast in scale, many early Orasians 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.		<noautolinks>{{main\|Orasian}}</noautolinks>The Orasians emerged from the conscious substance of Terasil itself—fragments of Oras’s awareness coalescing into sentient form. Initially vast in scale, many early Orasians 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. 900–1000) ===		=== The Great Awakening (c. 900–1000) ===
	As erosion and external elements gradually altered the realm, the Orasians diminished in scale ~~but became more refined in form. Many adopted humanoid appearances, though their bodies retained the qualities of carved stone~~. Some of the eldest Orasians are said to remain deep within the Citadel Mountains, preserved in their original, colossal forms.		As erosion and external elements gradually altered the realm, the Orasians diminished in scale. Some of the eldest Orasians are said to remain deep within the Citadel Mountains, preserved in their original, colossal forms.

	=== The Legacy of the Orasians ===		=== The Legacy of the Orasians ===
	The Orasians became stewards of the land, shaping its terrain ~~and constructing enduring cities such as [[Kar-Thal]], carved directly into the Citadel range~~. Their ~~traditions—stonecraft, [[orasia]],~~ and meditative communion with the earth—remain central to their identity and spiritual practice.		The Orasians 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. 3000-5000) ==		== The Great Erosion (c. 3000-5000) ==
	<noautolinks>{{main\|Great Erosion}}</noautolinks>With the advent of fire, water, and air, Terasil 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 of [[~~Elemara~~]]. The [[Citadel Mountains]] became a protective core, preserving the heart of ancient Terasil.		<noautolinks>{{main\|Great Erosion}}</noautolinks>With the advent of fire, water, and air, Terasil 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 of [[Orethil]]. The [[Citadel Mountains]] became a protective core, preserving the heart of ancient Terasil.

	== The Age of Deep Roads (c. 5000-6200) ==		== The Age of Deep Roads (c. 5000-6200) ==
	As surface erosion intensified, subterranean life expanded. The [[Minthari]], emerging from the deep strata~~, established mining settlements and~~ forged extensive tunnel networks. The development of the [[Deep Roads]] facilitated trade and cultural exchange between the Minthari and Orasians, creating a shared domain beneath the shifting surface.		As surface erosion intensified, subterranean life expanded. The [[Minthari]], emerging from the deep strata forged extensive tunnel networks. The development of the [[Deep Roads]] facilitated trade and cultural exchange between the Minthari and Orasians, creating a shared domain beneath the shifting surface.

	== The Rise of Elemental Integration (c. 6200-9000) ==		== The Rise of Elemental Integration (c. 6200-9000) ==