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|Name=Minthari

|Civilized=Yes

|Image=[[File:Minthari_Female.jpg|center|frameless]]

|Plural=Minthari

|Spirit Origin=[[Desame]]

|Spirit Origin=Desame

|Classification=Human

|Homeland=[[Terasil]]

|Homeland=Terasil

|Average Height=4-5 feet

|Average lifespan=90–120 years

~~|Distinction=Blind; echolocation-based perception; born of subterranean adaptation~~

|Factions=[[Minthal Collective]], Republic of Astrathal

|Inhabitants Name=Minthari

|Type=Civilized Corporeal

|Realm=[[Terasil]]

|Capital=[[Minthal]]

}}

{{Races Sections

|~~Culture~~ and ~~Society~~=Minthari ~~culture is shaped by its complete integration with~~ the ~~underground world~~. ~~With no access to sky~~, ~~sun~~, ~~or seasons~~, their ~~society revolves around~~ the ~~cyclical rhythms~~ of ~~excavation~~ and ~~preservation~~. ~~Life is governed by a deeply rooted philosophy that reveres Desire as sacred striving~~ and ~~treats Greed as a force~~ to ~~be understood~~, ~~not blindly obeyed~~.

|Introduction=The Minthari are a subterranean lineage of humans whose civilization developed in the [[Minthal]], the domain of [[Desame]] and [[Sarabam]] the spirit of caverns, situated beneath the mountains of eastern Terasil. Their society exists in extensive cavern systems and subterranean cities within the Minthal and Astrathal ranges.

|Origin and Nature=The Minthari trace their origins to the period known as the [[Great Migration]], when human settlers first entered the Minthal and Astrathal mountain ranges. Seeking refuge from surface dangers, groups of migrants took shelter in the natural caverns of the [[Minthal Range|Minthal range]]. Over generations, these communities descended deeper into the earth. The influence of [[Desame]], the Ascended Spirit of Desire and Greed, shaped their emerging culture and mentality. They were also affected by the Ascended Spirit of Caverns and Minerals, whose presence further transformed them in both form and temperament.

|Biology and Physical Traits=[[File:Minthari_Male.jpg|thumb|550x550px|A Young Minthari Man.]]

Long habitation in subterranean environments profoundly altered the Minthari physique. Adaptation to total darkness led to universal blindness among their kind. In place of vision, the Minthari developed advanced auditory perception, capable of echolocation. Through low-frequency clicks, footstep vibrations, and ambient echoes, they create detailed mental maps of their surroundings.

=~~==Social Structure===~~

Their skin is pale to the point of translucence, offering little protection from ultraviolet radiation. Surface exposure is therefore hazardous, and most Minthari rarely venture above ground.

|Culture and Society=Minthari culture is defined by its integration with the subterranean world. With no access to the sky, sun, or changing seasons, Minthari life follows the steady, cyclical rhythms of excavation, trade, and mineral flow. Their philosophy regards desire as a sacred form of striving and treats greed as a natural force to be understood and harnessed rather than condemned.

Minthari society is meritocratic, but not individualistic. ~~Prestige~~ is ~~earned~~ through ~~one’s contributions to the community’s deeper understanding of the earth—whether as a miner~~, ~~engineer~~, ~~artisan~~, or ~~scholar~~. ~~Leadership in~~ the [[Minthal]] Collective ~~is chosen based on a cycle's~~ wealth ~~accumulation for the communmity~~, ~~with~~ the ~~counter resetting every 3 cycles. The~~ Republic of Astrathal is more democratic, ~~although the results of elections~~ often ~~results in the wealthiest individuals success~~.

Minthari society is meritocratic but not strongly individualistic. Communal contribution is held in high esteem, whether through mining, engineering, artistry, or scholarship. Governance differs among the major settlements. The Minthal Collective selects its leadership according to cycles of accumulated wealth, while the Republic of Astrathal practices a more democratic system. In practice, however, political influence in both regions often aligns with wealth, as is common throughout [[Adaris]].

Each settlement~~, large or small,~~ functions as ~~a cell of~~ the greater Minthari ~~society~~, maintaining harmony with its ~~surroundings~~ and with ~~the~~ other nodes of ~~the Minthari network~~.

Each settlement functions as an interdependent component within the greater Minthari network, maintaining harmony with its surrounding environment and with other connected nodes of civilization.

f intricate carvings and reliefs, often incorporated into their architecture.

~~===Craft~~ and ~~Art===~~

~~Minthari craftsmanship emphasizes precision. Tools, weapons, and musical instruments double as surveying devices, navigational aids, or mnemonic tools in oral history.~~

Art is primarily sonic and tactile: sculptures are meant to be touched, and poems are performed in chambers where meaning is shaped by the return of sound. Written language exists, but is used sparingly, often ~~engraved in stone lines or raised scripts for touch-reading~~.

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 |Name=Minthari
 |Civilized=Yes
+|Image=[[File:Minthari_Female.jpg|center|frameless]]
 |Plural=Minthari
-|Spirit Origin=[[Desame]]
+|Spirit Origin=Desame
 |Classification=Human
-|Homeland=[[Terasil]]
+|Homeland=Terasil
 |Average Height=4-5 feet
 |Average lifespan=90–120 years
-|Distinction=Blind; echolocation-based perception; born of subterranean adaptation
 |Factions=[[Minthal Collective]], Republic of Astrathal
+|Inhabitants Name=Minthari
+|Type=Civilized Corporeal
+|Realm=[[Terasil]]
+|Capital=[[Minthal]]
 }}
 {{Races Sections
-|Culture and Society=Minthari culture is shaped by its complete integration with the underground world. With no access to sky, sun, or seasons, their society revolves around the cyclical rhythms of excavation and preservation. Life is governed by a deeply rooted philosophy that reveres Desire as sacred striving and treats Greed as a force to be understood, not blindly obeyed.
+|Introduction=The Minthari are a subterranean lineage of humans whose civilization developed in the [[Minthal]], the domain of [[Desame]] and [[Sarabam]] the spirit of caverns, situated beneath the mountains of eastern Terasil. Their society exists in extensive cavern systems and subterranean cities within the Minthal and Astrathal ranges.
+|Origin and Nature=The Minthari trace their origins to the period known as the [[Great Migration]], when human settlers first entered the Minthal and Astrathal mountain ranges. Seeking refuge from surface dangers, groups of migrants took shelter in the natural caverns of the [[Minthal Range|Minthal range]]. Over generations, these communities descended deeper into the earth. The influence of [[Desame]], the Ascended Spirit of Desire and Greed, shaped their emerging culture and mentality. They were also affected by the Ascended Spirit of Caverns and Minerals, whose presence further transformed them in both form and temperament.
+|Biology and Physical Traits=[[File:Minthari_Male.jpg|thumb|550x550px|A Young Minthari Man.]]
+Long habitation in subterranean environments profoundly altered the Minthari physique. Adaptation to total darkness led to universal blindness among their kind. In place of vision, the Minthari developed advanced auditory perception, capable of echolocation. Through low-frequency clicks, footstep vibrations, and ambient echoes, they create detailed mental maps of their surroundings.
-===Social Structure===
+Their skin is pale to the point of translucence, offering little protection from ultraviolet radiation. Surface exposure is therefore hazardous, and most Minthari rarely venture above ground.
+|Culture and Society=Minthari culture is defined by its integration with the subterranean world. With no access to the sky, sun, or changing seasons, Minthari life follows the steady, cyclical rhythms of excavation, trade, and mineral flow. Their philosophy regards desire as a sacred form of striving and treats greed as a natural force to be understood and harnessed rather than condemned.
-Minthari society is meritocratic, but not individualistic. Prestige is earned through one’s contributions to the community’s deeper understanding of the earth—whether as a miner, engineer, artisan, or scholar. Leadership in the [[Minthal]] Collective is chosen based on a cycle's wealth accumulation for the communmity, with the counter resetting every 3 cycles. The Republic of Astrathal is more democratic, although the results of elections often results in the wealthiest individuals success.
+Minthari society is meritocratic but not strongly individualistic. Communal contribution is held in high esteem, whether through mining, engineering, artistry, or scholarship. Governance differs among the major settlements. The Minthal Collective selects its leadership according to cycles of accumulated wealth, while the Republic of Astrathal practices a more democratic system. In practice, however, political influence in both regions often aligns with wealth, as is common throughout [[Adaris]].
-Each settlement, large or small, functions as a cell of the greater Minthari society, maintaining harmony with its surroundings and with the other nodes of the Minthari network.
+Each settlement functions as an interdependent component within the greater Minthari network, maintaining harmony with its surrounding environment and with other connected nodes of civilization.
+f intricate carvings and reliefs, often incorporated into their architecture.
-===Craft and Art===
-Minthari craftsmanship emphasizes precision. Tools, weapons, and musical instruments double as surveying devices, navigational aids, or mnemonic tools in oral history.
-Art is primarily sonic and tactile: sculptures are meant to be touched, and poems are performed in chambers where meaning is shaped by the return of sound. Written language exists, but is used sparingly, often engraved in stone lines or raised scripts for touch-reading.
 }}
+[[category:Terasil]]