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'''The history of Terasil''' is a chronicle of stability, transformation, and adaptation, spanning 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.
{{See also|History of Dalel}}
The '''history of [[Khamria]]''' extends from the [[Great Erosion]] to the present day (895 ME). The region was shaped by the [[Namuril]] and the [[Ascendant Spirit|Ascendant Spirits]] [[Yala]] and [[Kúsi]] before the arrival of humans, who reached it in 300 ME and became the [[Arânzeni]].


== Primordial Beginnings ==
== Timeline ==
{{main|Cosmology of Adaris}}
{| class="wikitable"
Terasil was the first tangible realm to emerge from the [[Primordial Void]], shaped by [[Oras]], the Primordial [[Spirit]] of Earth, from the chaotic energies of [[Astram]]. In its nascent state, Terasil was an infinite, featureless expanse of solid stone, untouched by the other elements. It stood in stark contrast to the other emerging realms, embodying permanence, structure, and endurance.
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! Date !! Event
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| c. 63,000–55,000 BME || [[Great Erosion]]. The Namuril build refuges beneath Khamria. [[Yairan]] withdraws to the [[Domain of Yairan]].
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| c. 55,000–0 BME || [[Age of Ascendance]]. Yala and Kúsi settle in Khamria. The [[Mundari]] arise.
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| 300 ME || The Arânzeni enter Khamria from [[Gosterra]].
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| 302 ME || [[Lavierin]] founded.
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| 340 ME || [[Council of Lavierin]] founded.
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| 372 ME || The Lav-Gar Deep Road reaches Lavierin.
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| 389 ME || Mundari attack on Lavierin.
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| 431 ME || The Lav-Lep Deep Road opens.
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| 450 ME || [[Arânzeni Confederation]] founded.
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| c. 500 ME || End of the Age of Deep Roads.
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| 781 ME || Collapse of [[Lainer Station]].
|}


== The Era of Isolation ==
== Great Erosion (c. 63,000–55,000 BME) ==
Before the arrival of the other primordial elements—[[Tejas]] (fire), [[Jala]] (water), and [[Shasae]] (air)—Terasil existed in absolute stability. The realm was dominated by vast plateaus, endless stone fields, and towering cliffs shaped only by the natural forces of light and darkness. During this period, the first inhabitants of Terasil, the [[Orasians]], began to emerge from the very stone, forming a society that reflected the patience and durability of their homeland.
{{main|Great Erosion}}
The land that became Khamria was part of the original expanse of [[Dalel]]. During the Great Erosion the Namuril built refuges and passages beneath it, which later became the [[Deep Roads]], and settlements in the [[Baviare Vale]].


The creation of the Orasians is closely tied to the formation of Terasil itself. Unlike beings born from other elements, the Orasians emerged directly from the [[consciousness]] of the earth, shaped by the enduring will of Oras, the [[Primordial Spirit]] of Earth.
At the end of the Great Erosion, Yairan withdrew to the Domain of Yairan and raised the [[Așdilu Mountains]] around it. The Namuril sealed the [[Gates of Origin]] and left the Vale. Their structures remained.


== The Birth of the Orasians ==
== Age of Ascendance (c. 55,000–0 BME) ==
{{main|Orasians}}
{{main|Age of Ascendance}}
During the Era of Isolation, when Terasil existed as an unchanging, infinite expanse of stone, the realm was devoid of movement or external forces. Over time, the land itself began to awaken, as fragments of Oras’s consciousness coalesced into the first Orasians. These beings were not created through external intervention but were manifestations of the earth’s own awareness, forming from the living stone.
The Ascendant Spirits Yala and Kúsi settled in the valleys beside the Domain of Yairan. Kúsi shaped the physical character of the land, and Yala shaped its intangible character. Kúsi created the Mundari, who settled in the high mountains around the [[Barerte Waste]].


=== The Great Awakening ===
== Arrival of the Arânzeni (300 ME) ==
At first, the Orasians were massive, mountain-sized beings, slow-moving and deeply connected to the stone they emerged from. They did not speak in words but communicated through vibrations, resonating with the rock. Their society was structured around stability and patience, reflecting the eternal endurance of their homeland.
The first humans in Khamria were descendants of the settlers who landed in Gosterra during the [[Great Migration]]. In 300 ME they crossed the [[Bogh Mountains]] into the Barerte Waste, and from there entered the Baviare Vale. They found the Namuril settlements of the Vale abandoned.


Over time, as erosion shaped Terasil and other elements seeped in, the Orasians diminished in size but became more defined in form. Many took on humanoid appearances, though their bodies still resembled carved stone. Some of the eldest Orasians are said to have remained hidden in the deepest caverns, preserving their colossal forms.
In 302 ME they founded Lavierin on the site of a Namuril settlement beside the Gates of Origin. It was the first permanent human settlement in Khamria.


=== The Legacy of the Orasians ===
Under the influence of Yala and Kúsi the settlers became the Arânzeni, a distinct people who live somewhat longer than other humans.
The Orasians became the guardians and caretakers of Terasil, shaping the mountains, valleys, and underground halls. Their civilization developed around the idea of harmony with the earth, using their deep knowledge of stone to construct immense cities, such as [[Kar-Thal]], which was carved directly into the heart of the Citadel Mountains.


Even today, Orasians maintain their ancient connection to Oras, practicing stonecraft, [[orasia]], and deep meditation, believing that by attuning themselves to the rock, they can commune with the spirit of the land itself.
=== Mundari ===
The Mundari are organized politically as the Order of Servants. They hold that humans are a blight on the earth. Their contact with the Arânzeni was violent from the time the Arânzeni crossed the Bogh Mountains in 300 ME. They are in conflict with the Arânzeni and fiercely defend their territory, which covers most of the Barerte Waste.


== The Great Erosion and the Arrival of the Elements ==
== Tribal period (300–450 ME) ==
{{main|The Great Erosion}}
For about 150 years the Arânzeni lived as loose tribal bands in the Barerte Waste and the Baviare Vale. Lavierin was the only city. Its governing body, the [[Council of Lavierin]], was founded in 340 ME. In 389 ME a force of Mundari crossed into the Vale and attacked the approaches to Lavierin, and was turned back.
With the arrival of water, fire, and air, Terasil underwent its greatest transformation. Rivers carved through stone, winds sculpted cliffs, and volcanic forces shattered the land. This period, known as [[the Great Erosion]], marked the gradual shrinking of Terasil from an infinite landmass into what is now known as the continent of [[Elemara]].


The [[Citadel Mountains]], once part of a continuous stone plain, rose as the last bastion of the original Terasil, shielding its core from complete erosion. The realm adapted to these changes, and its people, the Orasians, developed new ways to interact with the evolving landscape.
== Arânzeni Confederation (450 ME) ==
{{main|Arânzeni Confederation}}
In 450 ME a number of the bands united to form the Arânzeni Confederation, a union of city-states under the authority of the [[Council of Lavierin]]. The tribes of the Barerte Waste refused to join and kept their traditional way of life. Their descendants still live in the north and south of the Waste, which the Confederation claims but does not control.


== The Age of Deep Roads ==
== Deep Roads ==
As the surface of Terasil continued to erode, the subterranean world flourished. The [[Minthari]], a race of miners and craftsmen, emerged from the deep tunnels, carving out cities and trade routes within the [[Anvil Range]] and beyond. This period saw the rise of the [[Deep Roads]], an extensive underground network that connected the cities of Terasil, facilitating trade and cultural exchange between the Orasians and Minthari.
{{main|Deep Roads}}
The [[Oinien]] of [[Orinilure]] began to extend the Namuril passages in 150 ME. After the Arânzeni settled the Baviare Vale, Oinien tunnels were extended to their settlements and linked the cities of the Vale to one another and to Orinilure. The Lav-Gar Deep Road reached Lavierin in 372 ME, and the Lav-Lep Deep Road opened in 431 ME. Many Oinien settled in Arânzeni cities. The period of expansion, known as the Age of Deep Roads, ended in about 500 ME.


== The Rise of Elemental Integration ==
[[Lainer Station]], founded by the Arânzeni as a mining town, became the largest waystation on the Lav-Lep Deep Road. It was destroyed by an unexplained tunnel collapse in 781 ME and remains sealed.
Over millennia, the societies of Terasil adapted to the presence of the other elements, incorporating them into their way of life while maintaining their deep connection to the earth. The [[Emerald Valley]], once barren rock, became fertile through slow geological processes and careful cultivation, symbolizing the gradual transformation of the realm. The once-stark landscapes diversified, giving rise to new climates and ecosystems.


== Modern Terasil ==
== Growth of the cities ==
Today, Terasil remains a realm of endurance and tradition. Its ancient mountains, deep valleys, and vast underground cities continue to bear witness to the history of Adaris. The Orasians uphold their ancestral customs, while the Minthari push the boundaries of craftsmanship and industry. Though the realm has changed over time, it remains a testament to the power of stability in a world of constant transformation.
The other cities of the Confederation developed after Lavierin. [[Lepigisțil]] began as a quarry and guard outpost, [[Ipierbâni]] as a military command post, and [[Yacinsa]] as a community of scholars. <!-- REVIEW: founding dates for Lepigisțil, Yacinsa, Ingur, Ipierbâni, Gareag -->


== See Also ==
[[category:History]][[category:Khamria]]
 
[[Geography of Terasil]]
 
[[Cities and Towns of Terasil]]
 
[[Inhabitants of Terasil]]
 
[[Cosmology of Adaris]]
 
[[Category:Realms of Adaris]]
[[Category:History of Adaris]]

Latest revision as of 17:03, 9 October 2026

See also: History of Dalel

The history of Khamria extends from the Great Erosion to the present day (895 ME). The region was shaped by the Namuril and the Ascendant Spirits Yala and Kúsi before the arrival of humans, who reached it in 300 ME and became the Arânzeni.

Timeline

Date Event
c. 63,000–55,000 BME Great Erosion. The Namuril build refuges beneath Khamria. Yairan withdraws to the Domain of Yairan.
c. 55,000–0 BME Age of Ascendance. Yala and Kúsi settle in Khamria. The Mundari arise.
300 ME The Arânzeni enter Khamria from Gosterra.
302 ME Lavierin founded.
340 ME Council of Lavierin founded.
372 ME The Lav-Gar Deep Road reaches Lavierin.
389 ME Mundari attack on Lavierin.
431 ME The Lav-Lep Deep Road opens.
450 ME Arânzeni Confederation founded.
c. 500 ME End of the Age of Deep Roads.
781 ME Collapse of Lainer Station.

Great Erosion (c. 63,000–55,000 BME)

Main article: Great Erosion

The land that became Khamria was part of the original expanse of Dalel. During the Great Erosion the Namuril built refuges and passages beneath it, which later became the Deep Roads, and settlements in the Baviare Vale.

At the end of the Great Erosion, Yairan withdrew to the Domain of Yairan and raised the Așdilu Mountains around it. The Namuril sealed the Gates of Origin and left the Vale. Their structures remained.

Age of Ascendance (c. 55,000–0 BME)

Main article: Age of Ascendance

The Ascendant Spirits Yala and Kúsi settled in the valleys beside the Domain of Yairan. Kúsi shaped the physical character of the land, and Yala shaped its intangible character. Kúsi created the Mundari, who settled in the high mountains around the Barerte Waste.

Arrival of the Arânzeni (300 ME)

The first humans in Khamria were descendants of the settlers who landed in Gosterra during the Great Migration. In 300 ME they crossed the Bogh Mountains into the Barerte Waste, and from there entered the Baviare Vale. They found the Namuril settlements of the Vale abandoned.

In 302 ME they founded Lavierin on the site of a Namuril settlement beside the Gates of Origin. It was the first permanent human settlement in Khamria.

Under the influence of Yala and Kúsi the settlers became the Arânzeni, a distinct people who live somewhat longer than other humans.

Mundari

The Mundari are organized politically as the Order of Servants. They hold that humans are a blight on the earth. Their contact with the Arânzeni was violent from the time the Arânzeni crossed the Bogh Mountains in 300 ME. They are in conflict with the Arânzeni and fiercely defend their territory, which covers most of the Barerte Waste.

Tribal period (300–450 ME)

For about 150 years the Arânzeni lived as loose tribal bands in the Barerte Waste and the Baviare Vale. Lavierin was the only city. Its governing body, the Council of Lavierin, was founded in 340 ME. In 389 ME a force of Mundari crossed into the Vale and attacked the approaches to Lavierin, and was turned back.

Arânzeni Confederation (450 ME)

Main article: Arânzeni Confederation

In 450 ME a number of the bands united to form the Arânzeni Confederation, a union of city-states under the authority of the Council of Lavierin. The tribes of the Barerte Waste refused to join and kept their traditional way of life. Their descendants still live in the north and south of the Waste, which the Confederation claims but does not control.

Deep Roads

Main article: Deep Roads

The Oinien of Orinilure began to extend the Namuril passages in 150 ME. After the Arânzeni settled the Baviare Vale, Oinien tunnels were extended to their settlements and linked the cities of the Vale to one another and to Orinilure. The Lav-Gar Deep Road reached Lavierin in 372 ME, and the Lav-Lep Deep Road opened in 431 ME. Many Oinien settled in Arânzeni cities. The period of expansion, known as the Age of Deep Roads, ended in about 500 ME.

Lainer Station, founded by the Arânzeni as a mining town, became the largest waystation on the Lav-Lep Deep Road. It was destroyed by an unexplained tunnel collapse in 781 ME and remains sealed.

Growth of the cities

The other cities of the Confederation developed after Lavierin. Lepigisțil began as a quarry and guard outpost, Ipierbâni as a military command post, and Yacinsa as a community of scholars.

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