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|Introduction=

The '''Korrash''' are the **ash-dwellers of [[Tahr’Zul]]**, a people hardened by fire and born in ruin. They do not build great cities, nor do they conquer the land—they endure it. To the Korrash, survival is a trial by flame, and only those who withstand the relentless heat, the choking ash, and the trembling earth are worthy of existence.

Their dwellings are **carved into the hardened lava flows** of **Tahrnath’s Crown**, hidden among the volcanic wastelands and obsidian fields. They move **with the land rather than against it**, adapting as eruptions reshape the world around them. **Outsiders rarely encounter them**, for they thrive where others would perish.

The Korrash do not worship **Tahrnath**, but they respect his power—fire is both a destroyer and a purifier, and to live in its shadow is to be reforged with every passing day.

|Physical Characteristics=

The Korrash have evolved to withstand the brutal conditions of Tahr’Zul, their bodies shaped by generations of survival in fire and ash.

*'''Ash-Hardened Skin''' – Their **thick, stone-like skin** resists burns, allowing them to endure the scalding heat of lava plains and sulfuric steam vents.

*'''Ember-Flecked Eyes''' – Their **deep-set eyes glow faintly**, adapted to see through the perpetual twilight of ashen skies and navigate the shifting volcanic terrain.

*'''Sulfur-Tolerant Lungs''' – Having adapted to **inhale superheated, toxin-laced air**, they can survive in conditions that would suffocate most beings.

*'''Magma-Blooded Resilience''' – While not immune to fire, their bodies **heal faster from burns**, and they feel less pain from intense heat.

|Culture and Society=

The Korrash do not **build**, they **adapt**. Their culture is centered on **resilience, endurance, and survival**—not through conquest, but through unyielding **persistence** in the face of an ever-changing land.

===Life in the Lava Wastes===

* The Korrash live in **hardened lava tunnels, crater sanctuaries, and steam-heated caverns**, moving as eruptions and quakes reshape their home.

* They do not farm in the traditional sense but **harvest volcanic fungi, ash-resistant plants, and heat-tolerant beasts** from the wastes.

* Water is scarce—many rely on **condensed steam from volcanic vents** to survive.

===Philosophy of Fire===

* The Korrash believe that **destruction is not an end but a transformation**—fire does not erase, it **creates anew**.

* Their trials of adulthood require walking **barefoot across cooling lava** or **standing in sulfur storms** to prove their endurance.

* They do not mourn the **collapse of their dwellings**—"What is lost in fire is never truly lost. It is only changed."

|History and Legends=

=== 1. The Trial of Embers ===

* When a Korrash comes of age, they must **walk the ember path**, crossing a field of **cooling lava** while carrying a burden of **obsidian shards**—a test of both endurance and control.

=== 2. The Shrouded Ones ===

* Some Korrash embrace the **deepest flames**, vanishing into the **lava tunnels** beneath Tahr’Zul. Legends say they **never return unchanged**, becoming something **more than mortal**.

=== 3. The Burning March ===

* In times of great upheaval, the Korrash **walk into the heart of the volcano**, offering themselves to the fire as a final test. Some claim to have seen them emerge **untouched**.

|Settlements=

Though the Korrash have **no great cities**, they dwell in volcanic sanctuaries hidden within the **fire-scarred landscape**.

*'''Zul’Akarr''' – A settlement **built within a vast lava tube**, where steam vents provide warmth, and the walls glow with ancient, crystallized magma.

*'''The Charred Hollows''' – A network of **obsidian caves** where the Korrash retreat when the land grows too violent, their tunnels shifting as eruptions shape them.

*'''The Ember Vaults''' – An abandoned **lava-forged stronghold**, rumored to contain **forgotten relics** of those who sought to harness Tahr’Zul’s power. Few who seek it ever return.

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+{{Inhabitants Section
+|Introduction=
+The '''Korrash''' are the **ash-dwellers of [[Tahr’Zul]]**, a people hardened by fire and born in ruin. They do not build great cities, nor do they conquer the land—they endure it. To the Korrash, survival is a trial by flame, and only those who withstand the relentless heat, the choking ash, and the trembling earth are worthy of existence.
+Their dwellings are **carved into the hardened lava flows** of **Tahrnath’s Crown**, hidden among the volcanic wastelands and obsidian fields. They move **with the land rather than against it**, adapting as eruptions reshape the world around them. **Outsiders rarely encounter them**, for they thrive where others would perish.
+The Korrash do not worship **Tahrnath**, but they respect his power—fire is both a destroyer and a purifier, and to live in its shadow is to be reforged with every passing day.
+|Physical Characteristics=
+The Korrash have evolved to withstand the brutal conditions of Tahr’Zul, their bodies shaped by generations of survival in fire and ash.
+*'''Ash-Hardened Skin''' – Their **thick, stone-like skin** resists burns, allowing them to endure the scalding heat of lava plains and sulfuric steam vents.
+*'''Ember-Flecked Eyes''' – Their **deep-set eyes glow faintly**, adapted to see through the perpetual twilight of ashen skies and navigate the shifting volcanic terrain.
+*'''Sulfur-Tolerant Lungs''' – Having adapted to **inhale superheated, toxin-laced air**, they can survive in conditions that would suffocate most beings.
+*'''Magma-Blooded Resilience''' – While not immune to fire, their bodies **heal faster from burns**, and they feel less pain from intense heat.
+|Culture and Society=
+The Korrash do not **build**, they **adapt**. Their culture is centered on **resilience, endurance, and survival**—not through conquest, but through unyielding **persistence** in the face of an ever-changing land.
+===Life in the Lava Wastes===
+* The Korrash live in **hardened lava tunnels, crater sanctuaries, and steam-heated caverns**, moving as eruptions and quakes reshape their home.
+* They do not farm in the traditional sense but **harvest volcanic fungi, ash-resistant plants, and heat-tolerant beasts** from the wastes.
+* Water is scarce—many rely on **condensed steam from volcanic vents** to survive.
+===Philosophy of Fire===
+* The Korrash believe that **destruction is not an end but a transformation**—fire does not erase, it **creates anew**.
+* Their trials of adulthood require walking **barefoot across cooling lava** or **standing in sulfur storms** to prove their endurance.
+* They do not mourn the **collapse of their dwellings**—"What is lost in fire is never truly lost. It is only changed."
+|History and Legends=
+=== 1. The Trial of Embers ===
+* When a Korrash comes of age, they must **walk the ember path**, crossing a field of **cooling lava** while carrying a burden of **obsidian shards**—a test of both endurance and control.
+=== 2. The Shrouded Ones ===
+* Some Korrash embrace the **deepest flames**, vanishing into the **lava tunnels** beneath Tahr’Zul. Legends say they **never return unchanged**, becoming something **more than mortal**.
+=== 3. The Burning March ===
+* In times of great upheaval, the Korrash **walk into the heart of the volcano**, offering themselves to the fire as a final test. Some claim to have seen them emerge **untouched**.
+|Settlements=
+Though the Korrash have **no great cities**, they dwell in volcanic sanctuaries hidden within the **fire-scarred landscape**.
+*'''Zul’Akarr''' – A settlement **built within a vast lava tube**, where steam vents provide warmth, and the walls glow with ancient, crystallized magma.
+*'''The Charred Hollows''' – A network of **obsidian caves** where the Korrash retreat when the land grows too violent, their tunnels shifting as eruptions shape them.
+*'''The Ember Vaults''' – An abandoned **lava-forged stronghold**, rumored to contain **forgotten relics** of those who sought to harness Tahr’Zul’s power. Few who seek it ever return.
+}}