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Gilaari
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Plural	Gilaari
Homeland	Zanarak
Average Lifespan	120-150 years
Language	Gilaari

Introduction

The Gilaari are the native inhabitants of Mirajhar, the ever-moving city of the Zanarak Desert. Believed to be the descendants of Arenam, the Spirit of Desert and Sand, the Gilaari embody adaptation, foresight, and craftsmanship.

Culture and Society

Gilaari culture is built around harmony with Mirajhar's motion. Community roles reflect functions tied to prediction, movement, and adaptation.

Notable Settlements

Mirajhar – The city of illusion and motion, capital of the Gilaari.

Relations with Other Races

Galihi – Allied in spirit and trade, often exchanging materials and rituals.

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+{{Races Infobox
+|Name=Gilaari
+|Civilized=Yes
+|Image=[[File:Gilaari_Soldier.jpg|center|frameless]]
+|Plural=Gilaari
+|Homeland=Zanarak
+|Average lifespan=120-150 years
+|Language=Gilaari
 |Inhabitants Name=Gilaari
 |Type=Civilized Corporeal
-|Image=[[File:Gilaari Running.jpg|center|frameless]]
-|Spirit Origin=[[Arenam]]
 |Realm=[[Zanarak]]
-|Capital=Mirajhar
+|Capital=[[Mirajhar]]
 }}
-{{Inhabitants Section
+{{Races Sections
-|Introduction=The '''Gilaari''' are the native inhabitants of Mirajhar, the ever-moving city of the Zanarak Desert. They are believed to have descended from the spiritual union of Arenam, the Spirit of Sand and Glass, and Veyatha, the Spirit of Illusion. This lineage granted them their deep connection to the shifting sands, their ability to read and predict change, and their mastery of perception and adaptation.
+|Introduction=The '''Gilaari''' are the native inhabitants of [[Mirajhar]], the ever-moving city of the [[Zanarak Desert]]. Believed to be the descendants of [[Arenam]], the Spirit of Desert and Sand, the Gilaari embody adaptation, foresight, and craftsmanship.
-|Origins and Nature=The Gilaari are reptilian humanoids with a natural resilience to the desert’s harsh conditions.
+|Culture and Society=<noautolinks>{{See also|Culture and Society of the Gilaari}}</noautolinks>
-* Leathery, Scaled Skin – Rough-textured skin with overlapping scales in sandy, earthy tones, providing natural camouflage.
+Gilaari culture is built around harmony with Mirajhar's motion. Community roles reflect functions tied to prediction, movement, and adaptation.
-* Slit-Pupiled Eyes – Large, round eyes with golden or amber irises, adapted to see in both blinding sunlight and dim twilight.
+|Notable Settlements=* [[Mirajhar]] – The city of illusion and motion, capital of the Gilaari.
-* Crested Features – Instead of hair, they have spiny crests running along their brows and down their necks, sometimes adorned with beads or metal rings.
+|Relations with Other Races=* [[Galihi]] – Allied in spirit and trade, often exchanging materials and rituals.
-* Quadrupedal & Bipedal Movement – The Gilaari can walk on all fours for speed and stability or stand upright when interacting with others.
+|Abilities and [[Osia]]=The Gilaari do not universally practice Osia, but many revere [[Arenam]]’s influence and attune to desert spirits. Their unique perception makes them natural illusionists, and some Gilaari navigate through geomantic currents or light-bending mirage fields as a spiritual discipline.
+|Origins and Nature=The Gilaari are quadrupedal reptilian sophants with adaptations that reflect their desert environment.
+* Leathery, Scaled Skin – Rough-textured and sand-colored, ideal for camouflage.
+* Slit-Pupiled Eyes – Adapted for extreme light and dim twilight.
+* Crested Features – Spiny crests replace hair and serve social and aesthetic functions.
+* Quadrupedal & Bipedal Movement – Capable of both, used situationally.
 === Lifespan & Biology ===
-The Gilaari have a lifespan of approximately 120 to 150 years. Their cold-blooded nature means they rely on external heat sources, becoming sluggish in extreme cold.
+* Lifespan – 120 to 150 years.
+* Shedding & Regeneration – Periodic molting and minor regenerative ability.
+* Heat Storage – Specialized dorsal scales regulate body temperature.
+|Language=The Gilaari use a multi-modal communication system.
+* Sand-Tongue – Wind-carried spoken dialect.
+* Gesture Language – Silent hand signs for coordination during storms or rituals.
+* Etched Glyphs – Permanent and semi-permanent records carved into stone or glass.
+|Art and Craftsmanship=Art reflects impermanence and transformation.
+* Weavers of the Sand – Desert plant-based fabrics.
+* Jewelry Crafters – Stone and glass ornaments with alchemical properties.
+* Living Architecture – Structures built to shift with the city’s rhythm.
+|Music and Performance=Performance arts mimic the fluidity of sand and illusion.
+* Resonant Shells – Hollow desert shells producing echoing tones.
+* Chirrup Flutes – Replicating desert insects.
+* Drumming Stones – Percussive music played with claws or mallets.
+* Dance of the Dunes – Illusion-aided dance mimicking city shifts.
+* Hissing Chants – Group rituals blending throat-singing and rhythm.
+|Healing and Medicine=Desert alchemy is central to Gilaari healing practices.
+* Heat Resistance Elixirs – Regulate body temperature.
+* Wound-Sealing Powder – Crystal-based rapid healing compound.
+* Spirit Stones – Used in meditative and healing rituals.
+|Clothing and Adornments=Functional and symbolic.
+* Layered Robes – Flowing desert garments.
+* Glass Amulets – Contain protective charms.
+* Dune-Scribed Belts – Inscribed with journey markers and ancestral symbols.
+|Cuisine=Desert-based and alchemically enhanced.
+* Sandroot Paste – Nutritious tuber spread.
+* Mirage Fruit – Moisture-rich oasis-grown produce.
+* Char-Smoked Meats – Spiced, sun-dried proteins.
+* Glowberry Infusion – Bioluminescent desert tea.
+|Military and Defense=Defensive specialists leveraging illusion and terrain.
-* Shedding & Regeneration – They periodically shed their scales and have minor regenerative abilities.
+* Sandstriders – Elite warriors who vanish into sandstorms.
-* Heat Storage – Specialized dorsal scales absorb and release warmth to regulate body temperature.
+* Mirage Tacticians – Experts in using illusion in battle.
-|Culture and Society={{See also|[[Culture and Society of the Gilaari]]}}
+* City Defense – Mirajhar's ever-moving layout acts as a deterrent to invasion.
-Gilaari society is shaped by their nomadic traditions, craftsmanship, and spiritual connection to Mirajhar. Each member of their society plays a vital role in maintaining balance within the shifting city.
+|Notable Figures=* Sathiri the Unseen – Legendary navigator.
+* Kelari of the Glass Hands – Master architect of living structures.
+* The Nameless Keeper – Mythical figure said to commune with Mirajhar itself.
 }}
-[[Category:Gilaari]][[Category:Zanarak]]
+[[Category:Gilaari]]
+[[Category:Zanarak]]