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|Introduction='''Arezilur''' is a desert region of [[Dalel]] on the continent of [[Méniail]]. It is the domain of [[Arihis]], the Ascendant Spirit of desert, sand, and glass. The region is characterized by shifting dunes, extensive glass formations, and extreme temperatures. Its native inhabitants are the [[Qerem]], and it is also home to the [[Berturracio|Berturracioi]], a nomadic human people. Its largest city is the port of [[Gristilia]]. | |Introduction='''Arezilur''' is a desert region of [[Dalel]] on the continent of [[Méniail]]. It is the domain of [[Arihis]], the Ascendant Spirit of desert, sand, and glass. The region is characterized by shifting dunes, extensive glass formations, and extreme temperatures. Its native inhabitants are the [[Qerem]], and it is also home to the [[Berturracio|Berturracioi]], a nomadic human people. Its largest city is the port of [[Gristilia]]. | ||
|Etymology=The name Arezilur derives from the [[Arânzeni]] word '' | |Etymology=The name Arezilur derives from the [[Arânzeni]] word ''areașirură'', meaning "land of sand dunes." | ||
|History====Formation=== | |History====Formation=== | ||
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===Settlement=== | ===Settlement=== | ||
The Qerem are native to Arezilur. The Berturracioi, a human people, arrived | The Qerem are native to Arezilur. The Berturracioi, a human people, arrived by sea around 400 ME, landing at [[Gristilia]]. | ||
|Geography={{main|Geography of Arezilur}} | |Geography={{main|Geography of Arezilur}} | ||
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|Culture={{see also|Culture and Society of the Berturracioi|Culture and Society of the Qerem}} | |Culture={{see also|Culture and Society of the Berturracioi|Culture and Society of the Qerem}} | ||
Qerem tradition regards Mireria as a living entity, and many Qerem customs are organized around its movements. The Qerem are also known for their work in sand and stone. Berturracio society is centered on devotion to its oracles and on music, art, and dance, and the Berturracioi are known for their practice of | Qerem tradition regards Mireria as a living entity, and many Qerem customs are organized around its movements. The Qerem are also known for their work in sand and stone. Berturracio society is centered on devotion to its oracles and on music, art, and dance, and the Berturracioi are known for their glasswork and their practice of illusion. | ||
|Native Spirits=The principal spirits of Arezilur are [[Arihis]], the Ascendant Spirit of desert, sand, and glass, and [[Nāaon]], the Ascendant Spirit of illusions and shadows. Nāaon is | |Native Spirits=The principal spirits of Arezilur are [[Arihis]], the Ascendant Spirit of desert, sand, and glass, and [[Nāaon]], the Ascendant Spirit of illusions and shadows. Nāaon is the patron spirit of the Berturracioi. | ||
|See Also= | |See Also= | ||