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|Inhabitants Name=Minthari | |Inhabitants Name=Minthari | ||
|Type=Civilized Corporeal | |Type=Civilized Corporeal | ||
|Image=[[File:Minthari A.jpg|center|frameless]] | |Image=[[File:Minthari A.jpg|center|frameless]] | ||
|Realm=Terasil | |Realm=[[Terasil]] | ||
|Capital=Minthal | |Capital=[[Minthal]] | ||
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|Introduction=The '''Minthari''' are a subterranean race that dwells within the [[Anvil Range]] and [[Astralith Range]], forging vast tunnel networks beneath the mountainous heartlands of Terasil. Born from the essence of Greed and Earth, the Minthari possess an innate drive to mine, extract, and shape the earth's treasures. However, rather than unchecked exploitation, they see themselves as stewards of stone, sculpting the land while preserving its integrity. | |Introduction=The '''Minthari''' are a subterranean race that dwells within the [[Anvil Range]] and [[Astralith Range]], forging vast tunnel networks beneath the mountainous heartlands of Terasil. Born from the essence of Greed and Earth, the Minthari possess an innate drive to mine, extract, and shape the earth's treasures. However, rather than unchecked exploitation, they see themselves as stewards of stone, sculpting the land while preserving its integrity. | ||
Minthari society is divided between the two great ranges—the Anvil Range, where their capital city Minthal resides, and the Astralith Range, home to the shadowed city of Minthsen. Over time, cultural divergences have led to distinct traditions and philosophies among them. | Minthari society is divided between the two great ranges—the Anvil Range, where their capital city Minthal resides, and the Astralith Range, home to the shadowed city of Minthsen. Over time, cultural divergences have led to distinct traditions and philosophies among them. | ||
|Physical | |Biology and Physical Traits=* Shaped by their subterranean existence, the Minthari possess unique traits that enhance their adaptability within the deep stone corridors of Terasil: | ||
* Elongated, Segmented Bodies – Flexible and resilient, allowing them to navigate tight caverns effortlessly. | * Elongated, Segmented Bodies – Flexible and resilient, allowing them to navigate tight caverns effortlessly. | ||
* Translucent Skin – Faintly glowing veins of crystalline energy pulse beneath their surface, attuned to the vibrations of the stone around them. | * Translucent Skin – Faintly glowing veins of crystalline energy pulse beneath their surface, attuned to the vibrations of the stone around them. | ||
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Minthari art is expressed through elaborate relief carvings, metal inlays, and sculptures. Their craftsmanship is legendary, producing intricate stone murals that depict myths, great historical events, and celestial alignments. Some sculptures are imbued with geomantic energy, allowing them to subtly shift over time. | Minthari art is expressed through elaborate relief carvings, metal inlays, and sculptures. Their craftsmanship is legendary, producing intricate stone murals that depict myths, great historical events, and celestial alignments. Some sculptures are imbued with geomantic energy, allowing them to subtly shift over time. | ||
|Abilities and Osia=The Minthari are renowned earth manipulators, shaping their environment with unparalleled skill: | |Abilities and [[Osia]]=The Minthari are renowned earth manipulators, shaping their environment with unparalleled skill: | ||
* Earth Sensing – Detecting mineral veins, hidden caverns, and seismic shifts deep within the mountains. | * Earth Sensing – Detecting mineral veins, hidden caverns, and seismic shifts deep within the mountains. | ||
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=== Language and Communication === | === Language and Communication === | ||
The Minthari primarily communicate through a combination of deep resonant speech and vibrational signals, which can be felt rather than heard. This allows them to convey complex information even in complete darkness. Their written language consists of intricate carvings and reliefs, often incorporated into their architecture. | The Minthari primarily communicate through a combination of deep resonant speech and vibrational signals, which can be felt rather than heard. This allows them to convey complex information even in complete darkness. Their written language consists of intricate carvings and reliefs, often incorporated into their architecture. | ||
| | |Mythology and Legends=Minthari lore is filled with myths of earth, metal, and ambition. Among the most enduring tales are: | ||
* The Veins of Fire – A legend of a hidden underground river of molten metal, believed to fuel the forges of Minthal. | * The Veins of Fire – A legend of a hidden underground river of molten metal, believed to fuel the forges of Minthal. | ||
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* Minthal- The capital of the Minthari, located in the Anvil Range. A vast subterranean metropolis filled with glowing forges and intricate stonework. | * Minthal- The capital of the Minthari, located in the Anvil Range. A vast subterranean metropolis filled with glowing forges and intricate stonework. | ||
* Minthsen- A secretive city hidden in the dark heart of the Astralith Range, known for its shadowed halls and geomantic masters. | * Minthsen- A secretive city hidden in the dark heart of the Astralith Range, known for its shadowed halls and geomantic masters. | ||
* Minthara- A thriving mining hub in the Anvil Range, renowned for its superior metalworking and excavation techniques | * [[Minthara]]- A thriving mining hub in the Anvil Range, renowned for its superior metalworking and excavation techniques | ||
* Minthset= A watchpoint town in the northern Astralith Range, serving as a strategic stronghold and observation post. | * Minthset= A watchpoint town in the northern Astralith Range, serving as a strategic stronghold and observation post. | ||
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