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Orasian

Plural	Orasians
Spirit Origin	Oras
Classification	Earthborn Sophant
Homeland	Terasil
Average Height	10-50 feet tall
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.

Origin and Nature

Orasians originated as manifestations of the earth's latent consciousness during the earliest epochs of Terasil. Rather than being shaped by external forces, they emerged through the slow convergence of geological memory, pressure, and resonance. Their existence is not the result of creation but of accumulation, layers of sentience coalescing within stone until form and awareness became inseparable.

Orasians are not uniform in shape or nature. Their individuality arises from the mineral composition, geological environment, and temporal context of their formation. Some were born in seismic upheaval, others in tranquil sedimentation. These differences influence not only their physical structure but also their temperament and perspective.

Unlike other races, Orasians do not experience birth or death in a conventional sense. They awaken. Over millennia, they may erode, fracture, or diminish, yet their essence, encoded in resonance and stone—persists. Some eventually return to stillness, merging again with the strata from which they came.

Their nature reflects the principles of Terasil itself: endurance without resistance, form shaped by pressure, and awareness grounded in silence.

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.

Bibliography

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 |Name=Orasian
 |Civilized=Yes
-|Image=[[File:Orasian - Female 01.jpg|center|frameless]]
+|Image=[[File:Orasian - General 01.jpg|center|frameless]]
 |Plural=Orasians
 |Spirit Origin=Oras
-|Classification=Earthborn
+|Classification=Earthborn Sophant
 |Homeland=Terasil
-|Average Height=8 tall tall
+|Average Height=10-50 feet tall
-|Average lifespan=200-300 years
+|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]]
-|Factions=[[Council of Stone]]
 |Inhabitants Name=Orasian
 |Realm=Terasil
 }}
 {{Races Sections
-|Introduction='''Orasians''' are earth born humans beings native to [[Terasil]], formed from the coalesced consciousness of earth and creativity. Their society is grounded in principles of endurance, stillness, and slow transformation, which shape all aspects of their culture and worldview.
+|Introduction='''Orasians''' are sentient beings native to [[Terasil]], formed from the coalesced consciousness of the earth.
-|Biology and Physical Traits=Orasians have skin of living stone, their bodies reflecting various types of rock. Over time, they undergo subtle changes due to erosion and mineral accretion.
+|Origin and Nature=Orasians originated as manifestations of the earth's latent consciousness during the earliest epochs of Terasil. Rather than being shaped by external forces, they emerged through the slow convergence of geological memory, pressure, and resonance. Their existence is not the result of creation but of accumulation, layers of sentience coalescing within stone until form and awareness became inseparable.
-* '''Living Stone''': Composed of various minerals and rock types. Body composition affects resilience and personality traits.
+Orasians are not uniform in shape or nature. Their individuality arises from the mineral composition, geological environment, and temporal context of their formation. Some were born in seismic upheaval, others in tranquil sedimentation. These differences influence not only their physical structure but also their temperament and perspective.
-* '''Durability''': Resistant to temperature extremes, pressure, and physical damage.
-* '''Geological Variation''': Surface features vary by region.
-[[File:Orasian - Male 01.jpg|thumb|An Orasian male]]
+Unlike other races, Orasians do not experience birth or death in a conventional sense. They awaken. Over millennia, they may erode, fracture, or diminish, yet their essence, encoded in resonance and stone—persists. Some eventually return to stillness, merging again with the strata from which they came.
-Some Orasians, known as Ancients, have endured for hundreds of years. These ancients are often very small due to years of erosion.  These Ancients are revered for the continuity of their consciousness and the clarity of their thought.
-.
+Their nature reflects the principles of Terasil itself: endurance without resistance, form shaped by pressure, and awareness grounded in silence.
-|Culture and Society=<noautolinks>{{See also|Culture and Society of the Orasians}}</noautolinks>
+|Abilities and Osia=* '''Earth Manipulation''' – Limited terrain shaping and construction.
-Orasians live in harmony with the land, guided by ancestral memory, ritual meditation, and a caste structure aligned with the natural world.
+* '''Stone Communion''' – Sensing historical and spiritual memory embedded in stone.
-|Spirituality and Beliefs=Orasian spirituality centers around the belief that consciousness is inherent within the earth and that the slow transformation of stone reflects the deeper rhythms of existence. Their belief system is not based on divine command or revelation, but on memory and the enduring presence of the land itself.
+* '''Regeneration''' – Absorption of minerals to repair structural wear.
-The primary spiritual framework is the Stone Cycle—a philosophy that sees all existence as a continuous process of formation, erosion, collapse, and renewal. Rather than fearing dissolution, Orasians embrace erosion as a sacred transition, a return to the greater whole.
-They revere Oras the [[primordial spirit]] of earth, who is acknowledged as the stabilizing force and source of their essence.
-Practices include:
-* Meditation – Tuning oneself to the memories of the surrounding stone to access ancestral memory or insight.
-* Communion Chambers – Cavernous spaces where Orasians gather to harmonize with the land and one another.
-* Erosion Rituals – Ceremonies held for Orasians entering decline, honoring their return to stillness rather than mourning loss. The remains of Orasians are returned to the earth itself.
-Spiritual authority is mostly decentralized. Lore keepers, the caste of spiritual historians and interpreters, guide reflection and practice through ancient inscriptions rather than doctrine. Belief is expressed through structure, not enforcement—through enduring participation in the rhythms of the land.
-|Mythology and Legends=[[File:Terasil_-_Shattered_Pillar_01.jpg|thumb|Fragment of the Shattered Pillar.]]
-The Orasian mythic tradition includes creation, conflict, and continuity.
-=== The Awakening ===
-Describes the first emergence of sentient stone spirits, predating speech and form, when consciousness coalesced in silence.
-=== The Erosion Wars ===
-Historical conflicts of the spirits of earth, caused by external elemental intrusion and internal divergence. Their legacy is etched into Terasil’s terrain.
-=== The Slumbering Ancients ===
-Legends tell of colossal Ancestral spirits of earth, 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.
 |Bibliography=* {{BibliographyEntry|Category=history|Title=Stone Echoes: Early Orasian Rituals and Records}}
 * {{BibliographyEntry|Category=history|Title=The Measured Earth: A Geomantic [[History of Terasil]]}}