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Arânzeni
Image	Photo of a Arânzeni Female
Plural	Arânzeni
Spirit Origin	Yairan
Classification	Human
Homeland	Khamria
Average Height	5-6 feet tall
Average Lifespan	130-150 years
Language	Arânzeni
Factions	Council of Lavierin

Introduction

Arânzeni are a human race native to the mountainous region of Khamria located in central Méniail. Deeply influenced by the Ascendant Spirit of History and Memory, Yala, Arânzeni culture places great reverence on history and preservation. While sometimes regarded as archaic by other peoples, the Arânzeni maintain an enduring and significant role in the broader landscape of Dalel.

Origin and Nature

Like all human races of Dalel, the Arânzeni trace their ancestry to the original humans of Haberria, an island associated with imagination and limitless potential. These early humans were created by Pavkanai, the Spirit of Imagination and one of the original spirits of the world. The reasons for their dispersal from Haberria are unknown, but those who would become the Arânzeni settled in the mountain valleys of Khamria near the Așdilu Mountains, within the domain of Yairan, the Primordial Spirit of Earth.

Khamria is also home to Yala and the spirit of stone strata, Kúsi, both of whom exert a strong influence on the region. The Arânzeni, 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 Yala and Yairan has affected the Arânzeni both physically and mentally. They possess extended lifespans, with some individuals living up to 150 years. Arânzeni are known for exceptional memory; many exhibit eidetic recall, capable of remembering precise details, faces, and experiences across centuries.

Culture and Society

Arânzeni 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 While outsiders may view their customs as rigid or outdated, the Arânzeni regard this constancy as a mark of strength and identity.

The capital of Arânzeni civilization is Lavierin, located in Baviare Vale among the Așdilu Mountains and the Mazissage Mountains. Lavierin is the seat of the Council of Lavierin.

Technology and Warfare

Historically, the Arânzeni resisted adopting modern technologies, especially firearms and mechanized weaponry. While ceremonial orders of armored cavalry remain part of their martial traditions, modern Arânzeni forces now employ contemporary arms and tactics to remain effective within the wider world.

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-= Durnathi =
+{{Races Infobox
+|Name=Arânzeni
+|Civilized=Yes
+|Image=[[File:Arânzeni Female.jpg|center|frameless|Photo of a Arânzeni Female]]
+|Plural=Arânzeni
+|Spirit Origin=Yairan
+|Classification=Human
+|Homeland=[[Khamria]]
+|Average Height=5-6 feet tall
+|Average lifespan=130-150 years
+|Language=Arânzeni
+|Factions=[[Council of Lavierin]]
+|Inhabitants Name=Arânzeni
+|Realm=Khamria
+}}
+{{Races Sections
+|Introduction='''Arânzeni''' are a human race native to the mountainous region of [[Khamria]] located in central [[Méniail]]. Deeply influenced by the [[Ascendant Spirit]] of History and Memory, [[Yala]], Arânzeni culture places great reverence on history and preservation. While sometimes regarded as archaic by other peoples, the Arânzeni maintain an enduring and significant role in the broader landscape of [[Dalel]].
+|Origin and Nature=Like all human races of Dalel, the Arânzeni trace their ancestry to the original humans of [[Haberria]], an island associated with imagination and limitless potential. These early humans were created by [[Pavkanai]], the Spirit of Imagination and one of the original spirits of the world. The reasons for their dispersal from Haberria are unknown, but those who would become the Arânzeni settled in the mountain valleys of Khamria near the [[Așdilu Mountains]], within the [[domain of Yairan]], the [[Primordial Spirit]] of Earth.
-The '''Durnathi''' are ancient, sentient beings composed of living stone. Once widespread across all of [[Orethil]], the Durnathi are now primarily found in the mountainous region of [[Terasil]], though rare individuals or reclusive enclaves may still exist in other hidden parts of the world.
+Khamria is also home to Yala and the spirit of stone strata, [[Kúsi]], both of whom exert a strong influence on the region. The Arânzeni, 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 Yala and Yairan has affected the Arânzeni both physically and mentally. They possess extended lifespans, with some individuals living up to 150 years. Arânzeni are known for exceptional memory; many exhibit eidetic recall, capable of remembering precise details, faces, and experiences across centuries.
+[[File:Osiari_manipulation_earth.jpg|thumb|An Arânzeni Osiari]]
+|Culture and Society={{See also|Culture and Society of the Arânzeni}}
+Arânzeni 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 Arânzeni regard this constancy as a mark of strength and identity.
-== Origins and Nature ==
+The capital of Arânzeni civilization is [[Lavierin]], located in [[Baviare Vale]] among the [[Așdilu Mountains]] and the [[Mazissage Mountains]]. Lavierin is the seat of the [[Council of Lavierin]].
-The Durnathi are believed to be among the oldest beings to walk the surface of Orethil. Formed in the deep memory of the world itself, they are not born but awakened—emerging slowly from the stone over centuries, shaped by time, magic, and silence.
+|Technology and Warfare=Historically, the Arânzeni resisted adopting modern technologies, especially firearms and mechanized weaponry. While ceremonial orders of armored cavalry remain part of their martial traditions, modern Arânzeni forces now employ contemporary arms and tactics to remain effective within the wider world.
+|Literature=[[Namuril]] literature is preserved through engraved tablets and oral resonance. Texts focus on memory, cycles, and the shaping of consciousness.
-Each Durnathi is unique in form, with features resembling carved statues or naturally worn formations. Their bodies are made of mineral, crystal, and stone, yet they move with a ponderous grace and possess immense physical strength.
+{{Quote
+|text=Umalyu’s consciousness gathers in the silent depths.<br/>
+[[Yairan]] awakens, formed of stone.<br/>
+Khamria stands, shaped by steady breath.<br/>
+No ornament disturbs its structure, no flourishes distract.<br/>
+Here, earth and will exist as one, bound in literal creation.
+|author=Unknown Arânzeni
+}}
-== Culture and Thought ==
+Notable works include:
-Durnathi culture is centered on patience, memory, and balance. They see time not in days or years, but in ages. Their language is slow and resonant, often sung or vibrated through stone. It is said that when two Durnathi speak, the conversation can last for hours—or days.
+* The Songs of Stone – Poetic descriptions of shifting landscapes.
+* The Endless Echo – A meditation on geological time.
+* The First Fracture – Historical narrative of the [[Erosion Wars]].
+|Music=[[File:Terassil.ogg|thumb|Namuril Music]]
+Music emphasizes resonance and percussion:
+* Resonant Drums – Large stone drums.
+* Chime Pillars – Monolithic tone-generating stones.
+* Echo Flutes – Wind instruments resonating in caverns.
+|Dance=Namuril dance is grounded and slow, embodying geological forces. It often reenacts land formation, erosion, or the flow of mineral memory.
+|Art=[[File:Namuril - Art 03.jpg|thumb|An Namuril relief sculpture.]]
+All art is stone-based and often functional.
-They record history not in books but in [[veins]] of crystal, shifting strata, and fault lines beneath the mountains. To the Durnathi, knowledge is a geologic force.
+* Living Carvings – Dynamic sculptures designed to evolve over centuries.
+* Monolithic Murals – Wall-carved memory records.
+* Sacred Obelisks – Landmarks resonating with ancestral energy.
+|Education=Instruction occurs communally through oral tradition, echo transmission, and engraved teachings. Elders serve as guides, and learning is tied to experience and ritual.
+|Traditional Medicine=Healing practices are mineral-based:
+* Stone Reabsorption – Drawing minerals into the body for structural repair.
+* Geomantic Restoration – Resonant meditation to restore cohesion.
+|Cuisine=Namuril do not eat; they absorb nutrients and energy from mineral substrates through direct contact.
+|Clothing=No textiles are worn. Instead, Namuril etch personal markings and embed ornamental stones to denote clan, caste, or spiritual alignment.
+|Livelihood=Core professions include:
+* Shapers – Architects and builders.
+* Keepers – Historians and mystics.
+* Guardians – Defenders and spiritual sentinels.
+* Geomancers – Diviners who read the vibrations of the land.
+|Names=Names are descriptive and earned over time, often referencing formation or endurance.
-== Decline and Survival ==
+Examples:
-The decline of the Durnathi presence across Orethil is attributed to ancient upheavals—wars, shifts in magical ley lines, or perhaps simply the slow erosion of their kind. Whether they are dying out or choosing retreat is unknown, for the Durnathi speak rarely of such things.
+* Tahr-Thak – “Stone that withstands the tide.”
+* Jek-Lak – “Echo of the mountain.”
+* Meh-Thak – “Stone formed under pressure.”
+|Origins and Nature=Namuril are expressions of the earth’s latent awareness. Their formation occurred over geologic time, shaped by resonance and mineral density.
-Today, they remain mostly in [[Terasil]], where they are regarded with reverence, fear, or awe by other peoples. Some are guardians of ancient places; others slumber beneath mountains, dreaming in stillness.
+=== Formation of the Namuril ===
+Originally massive and formless, early Namuril have since refined into diverse, structured forms. Size and shape vary based on geological context and age.
-== Powers and Abilities ==
+|Abilities and [[Osia]]=* Earth Manipulation – Limited terrain shaping and construction.
-* **Stoneform:** Their bodies are resistant to damage and immune to many mortal ailments.
+* Stone Communion – Sensing historical and spiritual memory embedded in stone.
-* **Geomancy:** Some Durnathi can manipulate earth and stone, especially in areas aligned with deep magic.
+* Regeneration – Absorption of minerals to repair structural wear.
-* **Stone Memory:** They can recall events and vibrations stored in rock over millennia.
+}}
-* **Longevity:** They live for ages, though their perception of life and death differs greatly from other races.
+[[category:Khamria]]
-== In Other Regions ==
-Though concentrated in Terasil, there are whispered accounts of lone Durnathi wanderers in the [[Ash