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|Introduction='''Dalel''' is the realm of earth in [[Adaris]] and the | |Introduction='''Dalel''' is the realm of earth in [[Adaris]] and the realm of [[Yairan]], the [[Primordial Spirit]] of earth. It comprises all land: the continents, islands, and subterranean spaces inhabited by mortal peoples. Dalel was originally an unbroken expanse of stone and the first tangible realm. It was reduced to its present extent during the [[Great Erosion]], when water, air, and fire entered it. It is surrounded by [[Aasila]], the realm of water, and lies beneath [[Zayam]], the realm of air, and above [[Píñáku]], the realm of fire. [[Qaaniguaq]], the realm of light, and [[Woncu]], the realm of darkness, lie on either side. | ||
|Etymology=''Dalel'' is the word for "earth" or "world" in [[Tivayi]], the language of spirits. | |Etymology=''Dalel'' is the word for "earth" or "world" in [[Tivayi]], the language of spirits. | ||
|History={{See also|History of Dalel}} | |History={{See also|History of Dalel}} | ||
===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
Dalel | Dalel came into being with Yairan from [[Ákyar]], the chaotic energy of the [[Napadéh]], and was the first tangible realm. During the [[Era of Isolation]] it was the whole of physical existence: an endless, featureless expanse of solid stone, without water, air, fire, or life. Light and darkness fell on it but had no place of their own. The era ended when they drew apart into Qaaniguaq and Woncu. | ||
===Great Erosion=== | ===Great Erosion=== | ||
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[[Aahi]], the Primordial Spirit of Water, had no realm of her own and forced her way into Dalel. [[Yavi]] and [[Metihi]], the spirits of air and fire, followed. The resulting conflict between the elements is known as the Great Erosion. Water cut rivers, lakes, and seas into the stone, wind wore down its surface, and fire broke through from below. Dalel was reduced from an unbounded realm to separate landmasses surrounded by sea. | [[Aahi]], the Primordial Spirit of Water, had no realm of her own and forced her way into Dalel. [[Yavi]] and [[Metihi]], the spirits of air and fire, followed. The resulting conflict between the elements is known as the Great Erosion. Water cut rivers, lakes, and seas into the stone, wind wore down its surface, and fire broke through from below. Dalel was reduced from an unbounded realm to separate landmasses surrounded by sea. | ||
During the conflict Yairan created the [[Namuril]] as warriors and protectors of the realm. [[Konmai]], the Primordial Spirit of time, | During the conflict Yairan created the [[Namuril]] as warriors and protectors of the realm. [[Konmai]], the Primordial Spirit of time, emerged near the end of this period, and his arrival made the changes to Dalel permanent. The conflict was ended by the [[Enarei]], who were created by [[Umalyu]], and the four spirits agreed to a compromise. | ||
Yairan withdrew to the [[Domain of Yairan]], | Yairan, having lost almost all of Dalel, withdrew to the [[Domain of Yairan]], enclosed by the [[Așdilu Mountains]] within [[Khamria]], and sealed himself off from the outside world. The Domain is regarded as the only part of Dalel that remains in its original state. | ||
===Later history=== | ===Later history=== | ||
After the Great Erosion, [[Ascendant Spirit|Ascendant Spirits]] settled in the regions of Dalel and shaped their terrain, plants, and animals. The first civilizations in Dalel were those of its non-human native peoples. Humans, | After the Great Erosion, [[Ascendant Spirit|Ascendant Spirits]] settled in the regions of Dalel and shaped their terrain, plants, and animals. The first civilizations in Dalel were those of its non-human native peoples. Humans, whom [[Pavkanai]] placed on the island of [[Haberria]], spread across Dalel after the [[Great Migration]] (0 – c. 60 ME) and developed into distinct peoples under the influence of the spirits of the regions where they settled. | ||
|Geography=Dalel is a flat plane. Its land consists of three continents and the large island of [[Orhuart]], separated by the seas of Aasila. The continents are [[Méniail]], [[Luraskor]], and [[Rohashe]]. | |||
|Geography=Dalel is a flat plane. Its land consists of three continents and the large island of [[Orhuart]], separated by the seas of Aasila. | |||
Rivers, lakes, and seas within and between the landmasses are regarded as part of Aasila's intrusion into Dalel rather than as part of Dalel itself. | Rivers, lakes, and seas within and between the landmasses are regarded as part of Aasila's intrusion into Dalel rather than as part of Dalel itself. | ||
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'''Luraskor''' | '''Luraskor''' | ||
* [[Dairhaur]] | |||
* [[Hibailur]] | |||
* [[Hilisare]] | |||
* [[Hisardal]] | |||
* [[Uansere]] | * [[Uansere]] | ||
''' | '''Rohashe''' | ||
* [[Elursāde]] | * [[Elursāde]] | ||
* [[Hevaran]] | * [[Hevaran]] | ||
* [[Hodandia]] | * [[Hodandia]] | ||
* [[Shorenlur]] | * [[Shorenlur]] | ||
'''Islands''' | |||
* [[Orhuart]] | |||
===Subterranean regions=== | ===Subterranean regions=== | ||
Parts of Dalel are inhabited below the surface. The largest known network is the [[Deep Roads]], which runs beneath Khamria and Orinilure. | Parts of Dalel are inhabited below the surface. The largest known network is the [[Deep Roads]], which runs beneath Khamria and Orinilure. | ||
|Climate=The climate of Dalel is arranged in concentric rings rather than by latitude. Temperatures are highest at the center of the plane, which now lies under the sea, and fall with distance from it. The outermost ring is permanently frozen. A region's climate therefore depends chiefly on its distance from the center, and a single continent may extend across several rings. | |||
Daylight follows the same rings. Under the [[Great Equilibrium]], the center of the plane lies in permanent daylight and the outermost reaches in permanent night, and regions nearer the center have longer days. | |||
Mountain ranges modify local conditions. The Așdilu Mountains and the [[Mazissage Mountains]] block moisture-bearing winds, producing rain shadows on one side and mist and heavy rainfall on the other. | Mountain ranges modify local conditions. The Așdilu Mountains and the [[Mazissage Mountains]] block moisture-bearing winds, producing rain shadows on one side and mist and heavy rainfall on the other. | ||
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| Image |  Painting of a coastline in Dalel |
| Spirit | Yairan |
Introduction
Dalel is the realm of earth in Adaris and the realm of Yairan, the Primordial Spirit of earth. It comprises all land: the continents, islands, and subterranean spaces inhabited by mortal peoples. Dalel was originally an unbroken expanse of stone and the first tangible realm. It was reduced to its present extent during the Great Erosion, when water, air, and fire entered it. It is surrounded by Aasila, the realm of water, and lies beneath Zayam, the realm of air, and above Píñáku, the realm of fire. Qaaniguaq, the realm of light, and Woncu, the realm of darkness, lie on either side.
Etymology
Dalel is the word for "earth" or "world" in Tivayi, the language of spirits.
History
Formation
Dalel came into being with Yairan from Ákyar, the chaotic energy of the Napadéh, and was the first tangible realm. During the Era of Isolation it was the whole of physical existence: an endless, featureless expanse of solid stone, without water, air, fire, or life. Light and darkness fell on it but had no place of their own. The era ended when they drew apart into Qaaniguaq and Woncu.
Great Erosion
Aahi, the Primordial Spirit of Water, had no realm of her own and forced her way into Dalel. Yavi and Metihi, the spirits of air and fire, followed. The resulting conflict between the elements is known as the Great Erosion. Water cut rivers, lakes, and seas into the stone, wind wore down its surface, and fire broke through from below. Dalel was reduced from an unbounded realm to separate landmasses surrounded by sea.
During the conflict Yairan created the Namuril as warriors and protectors of the realm. Konmai, the Primordial Spirit of time, emerged near the end of this period, and his arrival made the changes to Dalel permanent. The conflict was ended by the Enarei, who were created by Umalyu, and the four spirits agreed to a compromise.
Yairan, having lost almost all of Dalel, withdrew to the Domain of Yairan, enclosed by the Așdilu Mountains within Khamria, and sealed himself off from the outside world. The Domain is regarded as the only part of Dalel that remains in its original state.
Later history
After the Great Erosion, Ascendant Spirits settled in the regions of Dalel and shaped their terrain, plants, and animals. The first civilizations in Dalel were those of its non-human native peoples. Humans, whom Pavkanai placed on the island of Haberria, spread across Dalel after the Great Migration (0 – c. 60 ME) and developed into distinct peoples under the influence of the spirits of the regions where they settled.
Geography
Dalel is a flat plane. Its land consists of three continents and the large island of Orhuart, separated by the seas of Aasila. The continents are Méniail, Luraskor, and Rohashe.
Rivers, lakes, and seas within and between the landmasses are regarded as part of Aasila's intrusion into Dalel rather than as part of Dalel itself.
Regions
Méniail
Luraskor
Rohashe
Islands
Subterranean regions
Parts of Dalel are inhabited below the surface. The largest known network is the Deep Roads, which runs beneath Khamria and Orinilure.
Climate
The climate of Dalel is arranged in concentric rings rather than by latitude. Temperatures are highest at the center of the plane, which now lies under the sea, and fall with distance from it. The outermost ring is permanently frozen. A region's climate therefore depends chiefly on its distance from the center, and a single continent may extend across several rings.
Daylight follows the same rings. Under the Great Equilibrium, the center of the plane lies in permanent daylight and the outermost reaches in permanent night, and regions nearer the center have longer days.
Mountain ranges modify local conditions. The Așdilu Mountains and the Mazissage Mountains block moisture-bearing winds, producing rain shadows on one side and mist and heavy rainfall on the other.