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{{~~Inhabitants~~ Infobox

{{Sophants Infobox

|Image=[[File:Drahar 1.jpg|center|frameless]]

|Plural=Drahari

|Inhabitants Name=Drahar

|~~Plural~~=~~Drahari~~

|Capital=Rakorr-Vas

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{{~~Inhabitants Section~~

{{Sophants Sections

|Introduction='''The Drahari''' are a ~~hardy,~~ cliff-dwelling ~~species that carve~~ their homes ~~directly~~ into the sheer rock faces of Orrakar’s canyons. The Drahari ~~thrive~~ in the ~~vertical realm of~~ the ~~canyon walls~~, ~~creating sprawling~~, ~~interconnected pueblo~~-~~like settlements across~~ the ~~cliffs~~.

|Introduction='''The Drahari''' are a cliff-dwelling people, their homes carved into the sheer rock faces of Orrakar’s canyons. To them, the land is a living force, constantly shifting, eroding, and revealing the past buried within its depths. They do not fight against this change; they embrace it.

While they dwell high above the canyon floor, the Drahari are relentless scavengers and salvagers, descending daily into the depths to reclaim what erosion has unearthed. Every fallen stone, every lost artifact, every broken structure is part of a cycle of renewal, nothing is truly lost, only waiting to be found again.

Their cliffside settlements, such as Rakorr-Vas and Dhul-Takar, are vast, interconnected labyrinths of stone, built knowing that one day they will crumble. The Drahari do not fear this eventual collapse, for they believe their history is not written in stone but carried in the stories they tell and the relics they reclaim.

|Biology and Physical Traits=Physical Characteristics

* Stony, Layered Skin – Their rough, dust-colored skin is thick and ridged, mimicking weathered rock, making them nearly indistinguishable from the canyon walls when still.

Though they live high above the canyon floor, the Drahari are relentless scavengers, descending daily to forage, hunt, and salvage whatever the winds and erosion bring. Nothing is wasted in Drahari culture—what is lost to time, they reclaim; what is buried, they unearth. They are the canyon’s memory, holding onto what erosion seeks to erase.

~~|Physical Characteristics=* Stony, Layered Skin – Their rough, dust-colored skin is thick and ridged, mimicking weathered rock, making them nearly indistinguishable from the canyon walls when still.~~

* Hooked Hands & Feet – Their powerful, gripping fingers and toes allow them to climb sheer rock with ease, enabling them to move across cliffs like living sculptures of stone.

* Seismic Perception – Though they have small, dark eyes, they rely more on vibrations to sense movement, allowing them to detect falling debris, shifting rock, or distant footsteps before they are seen.

* Expandable Jaw & Storage Pouch – Their lower jaws can widen significantly, allowing them to carry scavenged materials or food, while a throat pouch stores excess finds for later use.

* [[File:Drahar_3.jpg|thumb|A Drahar stands on a cliff's edge]]Expandable Jaw & Storage Pouch – Their lower jaws can widen significantly, allowing them to carry scavenged materials or food, while a throat pouch stores excess finds for later use.

|Culture and Society=1. Cliffside Pueblos & Vertical Settlements

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*To the Drahari, nothing truly disappears; it is merely buried, waiting to be found again.

*They never carve symbols or written records—instead, they pass down knowledge through stories and markings on objects, knowing that one day their homes will crumble, but their history will survive in what they leave behind.

|Notable Settlements=The Drahari carve their homes directly into the canyon walls, creating sprawling, labyrinthine settlements that blend seamlessly with the rock. These vertical cities are shaped by both time and necessity, with abandoned dwellings left behind as the stone continues to erode.

[[Rakorr-Vas]] – The largest Drahari settlement, a sprawling, interconnected cliffside metropolis carved deep into the walls of a massive canyon. Rope bridges and winding tunnels link homes and communal chambers, forming a labyrinth of living stone. It is both a sanctuary and a gathering place, where scavenged relics are stored and shared knowledge is preserved.

[[Dhul-Takar]] – A hidden cliff stronghold located in one of Orrakar’s most unstable regions. Here, the rock is constantly shifting, forcing the Drahari to rebuild and relocate their dwellings frequently. Dhul-Takar is home to the most skilled scavengers and risk-takers, those who descend into the most treacherous parts of the canyon in search of lost history.

[[Kavzar’s Rest]] – Situated at the crossroads of Orrakar’s great canyons, Kavzar’s Rest is the most accessible of the Drahari settlements, serving as a hub for trade, travel, and diplomacy. Unlike the more secluded cliffside cities, its dwellings are carved into the lower canyon walls, with wide ledges and terraced pathways making it easier for outsiders to visit. The settlement thrives on barter and scavenging, where Drahari traders exchange canyon-foraged relics for goods from [[Minthal]] and the Anvil Mountains. It is also home to Orrakar’s largest wayfinder guilds, skilled guides who navigate the shifting terrain for those unfamiliar with its dangers.

[[Vazrenn Hollow]] – A sacred site where the Drahari gather for the Hollow Feast and other ceremonies. Unlike other settlements, Vazrenn Hollow is abandoned between rituals, its structures left to slowly erode, reinforcing their belief that nothing is permanent. Hidden vaults and wind-carved shrines mark this place as one of deep reverence and mystery.

|Physical Characteristics=* Stony, Layered Skin – Their rough, dust-colored skin is thick and ridged, mimicking weathered rock, making them nearly indistinguishable from the canyon walls when still.

* Hooked Hands & Feet – Their powerful, gripping fingers and toes allow them to climb sheer rock with ease, enabling them to move across cliffs like living sculptures of stone.

* Seismic Perception – Though they have small, dark eyes, they rely more on vibrations to sense movement, allowing them to detect falling debris, shifting rock, or distant footsteps before they are seen.

* [[File:Drahar 3.jpg|thumb|A Drahar stands on a cliff's edge]]Expandable Jaw & Storage Pouch – Their lower jaws can widen significantly, allowing them to carry scavenged materials or food, while a throat pouch stores excess finds for later use.

|History and Legends==== 1. The Hollow Feast ''(Honoring What Is Lost)'' ===

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-{{Inhabitants Infobox
+{{Sophants Infobox
+|Image=[[File:Drahar 1.jpg|center|frameless]]
+|Plural=Drahari
 |Inhabitants Name=Drahar
-|Plural=Drahari
+|Capital=Rakorr-Vas
 }}
-{{Inhabitants Section
+{{Sophants Sections
-|Introduction='''The Drahari''' are a hardy, cliff-dwelling species that carve their homes directly into the sheer rock faces of Orrakar’s canyons. The Drahari thrive in the vertical realm of the canyon walls, creating sprawling, interconnected pueblo-like settlements across the cliffs.
+|Introduction='''The Drahari''' are a cliff-dwelling people, their homes carved into the sheer rock faces of Orrakar’s canyons. To them, the land is a living force, constantly shifting, eroding, and revealing the past buried within its depths. They do not fight against this change; they embrace it.
+While they dwell high above the canyon floor, the Drahari are relentless scavengers and salvagers, descending daily into the depths to reclaim what erosion has unearthed. Every fallen stone, every lost artifact, every broken structure is part of a cycle of renewal, nothing is truly lost, only waiting to be found again.
+Their cliffside settlements, such as Rakorr-Vas and Dhul-Takar, are vast, interconnected labyrinths of stone, built knowing that one day they will crumble. The Drahari do not fear this eventual collapse, for they believe their history is not written in stone but carried in the stories they tell and the relics they reclaim.
+|Biology and Physical Traits=Physical Characteristics
+* Stony, Layered Skin – Their rough, dust-colored skin is thick and ridged, mimicking weathered rock, making them nearly indistinguishable from the canyon walls when still.
-Though they live high above the canyon floor, the Drahari are relentless scavengers, descending daily to forage, hunt, and salvage whatever the winds and erosion bring. Nothing is wasted in Drahari culture—what is lost to time, they reclaim; what is buried, they unearth. They are the canyon’s memory, holding onto what erosion seeks to erase.
-|Physical Characteristics=* Stony, Layered Skin – Their rough, dust-colored skin is thick and ridged, mimicking weathered rock, making them nearly indistinguishable from the canyon walls when still.
 * Hooked Hands & Feet – Their powerful, gripping fingers and toes allow them to climb sheer rock with ease, enabling them to move across cliffs like living sculptures of stone.
 * Seismic Perception – Though they have small, dark eyes, they rely more on vibrations to sense movement, allowing them to detect falling debris, shifting rock, or distant footsteps before they are seen.
-* Expandable Jaw & Storage Pouch – Their lower jaws can widen significantly, allowing them to carry scavenged materials or food, while a throat pouch stores excess finds for later use.
+* [[File:Drahar_3.jpg|thumb|A Drahar stands on a cliff's edge]]Expandable Jaw & Storage Pouch – Their lower jaws can widen significantly, allowing them to carry scavenged materials or food, while a throat pouch stores excess finds for later use.
 |Culture and Society=1. Cliffside Pueblos & Vertical Settlements
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 *To the Drahari, nothing truly disappears; it is merely buried, waiting to be found again.
 *They never carve symbols or written records—instead, they pass down knowledge through stories and markings on objects, knowing that one day their homes will crumble, but their history will survive in what they leave behind.
+|Notable Settlements=The Drahari carve their homes directly into the canyon walls, creating sprawling, labyrinthine settlements that blend seamlessly with the rock. These vertical cities are shaped by both time and necessity, with abandoned dwellings left behind as the stone continues to erode.
+[[Rakorr-Vas]] – The largest Drahari settlement, a sprawling, interconnected cliffside metropolis carved deep into the walls of a massive canyon. Rope bridges and winding tunnels link homes and communal chambers, forming a labyrinth of living stone. It is both a sanctuary and a gathering place, where scavenged relics are stored and shared knowledge is preserved.
+[[Dhul-Takar]] – A hidden cliff stronghold located in one of Orrakar’s most unstable regions. Here, the rock is constantly shifting, forcing the Drahari to rebuild and relocate their dwellings frequently. Dhul-Takar is home to the most skilled scavengers and risk-takers, those who descend into the most treacherous parts of the canyon in search of lost history.
+[[Kavzar’s Rest]] – Situated at the crossroads of Orrakar’s great canyons, Kavzar’s Rest is the most accessible of the Drahari settlements, serving as a hub for trade, travel, and diplomacy. Unlike the more secluded cliffside cities, its dwellings are carved into the lower canyon walls, with wide ledges and terraced pathways making it easier for outsiders to visit. The settlement thrives on barter and scavenging, where Drahari traders exchange canyon-foraged relics for goods from [[Minthal]] and the Anvil Mountains. It is also home to Orrakar’s largest wayfinder guilds, skilled guides who navigate the shifting terrain for those unfamiliar with its dangers.
+[[Vazrenn Hollow]] – A sacred site where the Drahari gather for the Hollow Feast and other ceremonies. Unlike other settlements, Vazrenn Hollow is abandoned between rituals, its structures left to slowly erode, reinforcing their belief that nothing is permanent. Hidden vaults and wind-carved shrines mark this place as one of deep reverence and mystery.
+|Physical Characteristics=* Stony, Layered Skin – Their rough, dust-colored skin is thick and ridged, mimicking weathered rock, making them nearly indistinguishable from the canyon walls when still.
+* Hooked Hands & Feet – Their powerful, gripping fingers and toes allow them to climb sheer rock with ease, enabling them to move across cliffs like living sculptures of stone.
+* Seismic Perception – Though they have small, dark eyes, they rely more on vibrations to sense movement, allowing them to detect falling debris, shifting rock, or distant footsteps before they are seen.
+* [[File:Drahar 3.jpg|thumb|A Drahar stands on a cliff's edge]]Expandable Jaw & Storage Pouch – Their lower jaws can widen significantly, allowing them to carry scavenged materials or food, while a throat pouch stores excess finds for later use.
 |History and Legends==== 1. The Hollow Feast ''(Honoring What Is Lost)'' ===