Orasian
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| Plural | Orasians |
| Classification | Earthborn Sophant |
| Homeland | Terasil |
| Average Height | 8–10 feet (some Ancients exceed 30 feet) |
| Average Lifespan | Potentially immortal (subject to erosion and geological decay) |
| Distinction | Living stone beings formed from the consciousness of Terasil; possess deep elemental resonance |
| Language | Orathic |
Orasians are sentient beings native to Terasil, formed from the coalesced consciousness of the earth. As manifestations of stone and memory, they view themselves as stewards of the land. Their society is grounded in principles of endurance, stillness, and slow transformation, which shape all aspects of their culture and worldview.
Biology and Physical Traits
Orasians are composed of living stone, their bodies reflecting the geological strata in which they emerged. Over time, they undergo subtle changes due to erosion, mineral accretion, and resonance exposure.
- Living Stone: Composed of various minerals and rock types. Body composition affects resilience and personality traits.
- Durability: Resistant to temperature extremes, pressure, and physical damage.
- Geological Variation: Surface features vary by region, from crystalline inclusions to sediment layering.
Some Orasians, known as Ancients, have avoided significant erosion over the ages by remaining in secluded sanctuaries or deep strata. These individuals may exceed 30 feet in height and possess immense mass and stillness. Their forms are almost indistinguishable from natural geological formations, making them both revered and mysterious within Orasian culture.
Abilities and Osia
- Earth Manipulation – Limited terrain shaping and construction.
- Stone Communion – Sensing historical and spiritual memory embedded in stone.
- Regeneration – Absorption of minerals to repair structural wear.
Culture and Society
Stone-based society rooted in endurance, resonance, and geological continuity. Orasians live in harmony with the land, guided by ancestral memory, ritual meditation, and a caste structure aligned with the natural world.
Mythology and Legends
The Orasian mythic tradition includes creation, conflict, and continuity.
The Awakening
Describes the first emergence of sentient stone, predating speech and form, when consciousness coalesced in silence.
The Erosion Wars
Historical conflicts caused by external elemental intrusion and internal divergence. Their legacy is etched into Terasil’s terrain.
The Slumbering Ancients
Legends tell of colossal Orasians dormant in hidden strata, whose awakening would signal tectonic change.
The Shattered Pillar
A foundational myth centers on a monolith believed to have anchored the first consciousness. Its fragments are dispersed across Terasil.