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* Families gather for tonal synchronizations—communal hums or chants that align breath and vibration.

The beginning of Veshariin is marked by a silence chime struck in every district simultaneously, followed by a descending hum known as the First ~~Stillwave~~. The closing of Veshariin involves a single rising tone from the ~~Echo Altars~~, symbolizing the return of civic rhythm.

The beginning of Veshariin is marked by a silence chime struck in every district simultaneously, followed by a descending hum known as the First Stillness. The closing of Veshariin involves a single rising tone from the Altar of Echoes, symbolizing the return of civic rhythm.

|Regional Variants=* In [[Dul-Val]], Veshariin includes the “Ore Prayer,” a silent procession to the quarry edges.

* In [[Mar-Thal]], echo-linguists record variations in tone between Veshariin cycles as indicators of civic health.

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|Cultural Significance=Veshariin is more than a festival—it is a social reset. Council sessions pause, archives are sealed, and oaths are held in suspension. The act of collective stillness is seen as an oath in itself: that the city remains in tune with the land that sustains it.

Among the Lorewardens and Stonewardens, participation in Veshariin is mandatory. Failure to attend without ritual exemption is considered a breach of ~~alignment.~~

Among the Lorewardens and Stonewardens, participation in Veshariin is mandatory. Failure to attend without ritual exemption is considered a breach of duty

|Legacy and Continuity=Veshariin has endured for generations with only minimal variation. It continues to guide civic rhythm, artisan production cycles, and the passing of leadership. Many Orasians believe that Veshariin holds the city together more than any wall or law—that in its silence, the stone still listens.

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 * Families gather for tonal synchronizations—communal hums or chants that align breath and vibration.
-The beginning of Veshariin is marked by a silence chime struck in every district simultaneously, followed by a descending hum known as the First Stillwave. The closing of Veshariin involves a single rising tone from the Echo Altars, symbolizing the return of civic rhythm.
+The beginning of Veshariin is marked by a silence chime struck in every district simultaneously, followed by a descending hum known as the First Stillness. The closing of Veshariin involves a single rising tone from the Altar of Echoes, symbolizing the return of civic rhythm.
 |Regional Variants=* In [[Dul-Val]], Veshariin includes the “Ore Prayer,” a silent procession to the quarry edges.
 * In [[Mar-Thal]], echo-linguists record variations in tone between Veshariin cycles as indicators of civic health.
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 |Cultural Significance=Veshariin is more than a festival—it is a social reset. Council sessions pause, archives are sealed, and oaths are held in suspension. The act of collective stillness is seen as an oath in itself: that the city remains in tune with the land that sustains it.
-Among the Lorewardens and Stonewardens, participation in Veshariin is mandatory. Failure to attend without ritual exemption is considered a breach of alignment.
+Among the Lorewardens and Stonewardens, participation in Veshariin is mandatory. Failure to attend without ritual exemption is considered a breach of duty
 |Legacy and Continuity=Veshariin has endured for generations with only minimal variation. It continues to guide civic rhythm, artisan production cycles, and the passing of leadership. Many Orasians believe that Veshariin holds the city together more than any wall or law—that in its silence, the stone still listens.
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