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|Introduction='''Duranthi''' are a human race native to the mountainous region of [[Terasil]]. Deeply influenced by the [[Ascendant Spirit]] of History and Memory, [[Varunel]], Duranthi culture centers on history and preservation. While often regarded as archaic by other peoples, the Duranthi maintain an enduring and significant role in the broader landscape of [[Dalel]].

|Origin and Nature=Like all human races of Dalel, the Duranthi trace their ancestry to the original humans of [[Awenlir]], an island associated with imagination and limitless potential. These early humans were created by [[~~Awenlas~~]], the Spirit of Imagination and one of the original spirits of the world. The reasons for their dispersal from Awenlir are unknown, but those who would become the Duranthi settled in the mountain valleys of Terasil near the [[Citadel Mountains]], within the [[domain of Yairan]], the [[Primordial Spirit]] of Earth.

|Origin and Nature=Like all human races of Dalel, the Duranthi trace their ancestry to the original humans of [[Awenlir]], an island associated with imagination and limitless potential. These early humans were created by [[Pavkanai]], the Spirit of Imagination and one of the original spirits of the world. The reasons for their dispersal from Awenlir are unknown, but those who would become the Duranthi settled in the mountain valleys of Terasil near the [[Citadel Mountains]], within the [[domain of Yairan]], the [[Primordial Spirit]] of Earth.

Terasil is also home to Varunel and the spirit of stone strata, [[Tehrum]], both of whom exert a strong influence on the region. The Duranthi, shaped by this proximity to primordial and ascendant powers, developed unique physiological and spiritual characteristics, reflecting the endurance and stability of their homeland.

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|text=~~Daathir’s~~ consciousness gathers in the silent depths.<br/>

|text=Umalyu’s consciousness gathers in the silent depths.<br/>

[[Yairan]] awakens, formed of stone.<br/>

Terasil stands, shaped by steady breath.<br/>

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* Stone Reabsorption – Drawing minerals into the body for structural repair.

* Geomantic Restoration – Resonant meditation to restore cohesion.

|Cuisine=~~Yairanians~~ do not eat; they absorb nutrients and energy from mineral substrates through direct contact.

|Cuisine=Namuril do not eat; they absorb nutrients and energy from mineral substrates through direct contact.

|Clothing=No textiles are worn. Instead, ~~Yairanians~~ etch personal markings and embed ornamental stones to denote clan, caste, or spiritual alignment.

|Clothing=No textiles are worn. Instead, Namuril etch personal markings and embed ornamental stones to denote clan, caste, or spiritual alignment.

|Livelihood=Core professions include:

* Shapers – Architects and builders.

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* Jek-Lak – “Echo of the mountain.”

* Meh-Thak – “Stone formed under pressure.”

|Origins and Nature=~~Yairanians~~ are expressions of the earth’s latent awareness. Their formation occurred over geologic time, shaped by resonance and mineral density.

|Origins and Nature=Namuril are expressions of the earth’s latent awareness. Their formation occurred over geologic time, shaped by resonance and mineral density.

=== Formation of the ~~Yairanians~~ ===

=== Formation of the Namuril ===

Originally massive and formless, early ~~Yairanians~~ have since refined into diverse, structured forms. Size and shape vary based on geological context and age.

Originally massive and formless, early Namuril have since refined into diverse, structured forms. Size and shape vary based on geological context and age.

|Abilities and [[Osia]]=* Earth Manipulation – Limited terrain shaping and construction.

* Stone Communion – Sensing historical and spiritual memory embedded in stone.

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 {{Races Sections
 |Introduction='''Duranthi''' are a human race native to the mountainous region of [[Terasil]]. Deeply influenced by the [[Ascendant Spirit]] of History and Memory, [[Varunel]], Duranthi culture centers on history and preservation. While often regarded as archaic by other peoples, the Duranthi maintain an enduring and significant role in the broader landscape of [[Dalel]].
-|Origin and Nature=Like all human races of Dalel, the Duranthi trace their ancestry to the original humans of [[Awenlir]], an island associated with imagination and limitless potential. These early humans were created by [[Awenlas]], the Spirit of Imagination and one of the original spirits of the world. The reasons for their dispersal from Awenlir are unknown, but those who would become the Duranthi settled in the mountain valleys of Terasil near the [[Citadel Mountains]], within the [[domain of Yairan]], the [[Primordial Spirit]] of Earth.
+|Origin and Nature=Like all human races of Dalel, the Duranthi trace their ancestry to the original humans of [[Awenlir]], an island associated with imagination and limitless potential. These early humans were created by [[Pavkanai]], the Spirit of Imagination and one of the original spirits of the world. The reasons for their dispersal from Awenlir are unknown, but those who would become the Duranthi settled in the mountain valleys of Terasil near the [[Citadel Mountains]], within the [[domain of Yairan]], the [[Primordial Spirit]] of Earth.
 Terasil is also home to Varunel and the spirit of stone strata, [[Tehrum]], both of whom exert a strong influence on the region. The Duranthi, shaped by this proximity to primordial and ascendant powers, developed unique physiological and spiritual characteristics, reflecting the endurance and stability of their homeland.
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 {{Quote
-|text=Daathir’s consciousness gathers in the silent depths.<br/>
+|text=Umalyu’s consciousness gathers in the silent depths.<br/>
 [[Yairan]] awakens, formed of stone.<br/>
 Terasil stands, shaped by steady breath.<br/>
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 * Stone Reabsorption – Drawing minerals into the body for structural repair.
 * Geomantic Restoration – Resonant meditation to restore cohesion.
-|Cuisine=Yairanians do not eat; they absorb nutrients and energy from mineral substrates through direct contact.
+|Cuisine=Namuril do not eat; they absorb nutrients and energy from mineral substrates through direct contact.
-|Clothing=No textiles are worn. Instead, Yairanians etch personal markings and embed ornamental stones to denote clan, caste, or spiritual alignment.
+|Clothing=No textiles are worn. Instead, Namuril etch personal markings and embed ornamental stones to denote clan, caste, or spiritual alignment.
 |Livelihood=Core professions include:
 * Shapers – Architects and builders.
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 * Jek-Lak – “Echo of the mountain.”
 * Meh-Thak – “Stone formed under pressure.”
-|Origins and Nature=Yairanians are expressions of the earth’s latent awareness. Their formation occurred over geologic time, shaped by resonance and mineral density.
+|Origins and Nature=Namuril are expressions of the earth’s latent awareness. Their formation occurred over geologic time, shaped by resonance and mineral density.
-=== Formation of the Yairanians ===
+=== Formation of the Namuril ===
-Originally massive and formless, early Yairanians have since refined into diverse, structured forms. Size and shape vary based on geological context and age.
+Originally massive and formless, early Namuril have since refined into diverse, structured forms. Size and shape vary based on geological context and age.
 |Abilities and [[Osia]]=* Earth Manipulation – Limited terrain shaping and construction.
 * Stone Communion – Sensing historical and spiritual memory embedded in stone.