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Orasian

Plural	Orasians
Spirit Origin	Oras
Classification	Earthborn Sophant
Homeland	Terasil
Average Height	8–10 feet (some Ancients exceed 30 feet)
Average Lifespan	Potentially immortal (subject to erosion and geological decay)
Distinction	Living stone beings formed from the consciousness of Terasil; possess deep elemental resonance
Language	Orathic
Factions	Council of Stone

Orasians are sentient beings native to Terasil, formed from the coalesced consciousness of the earth. As manifestations of stone and memory, they view themselves as stewards of the land. Their society is grounded in principles of endurance, stillness, and slow transformation, which shape all aspects of their culture and worldview.

Biology and Physical Traits

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Orasians vary in size and form based on geology.

Orasians are composed of living stone, their bodies reflecting the geological strata in which they emerged. Over time, they undergo subtle changes due to erosion, mineral accretion, and resonance exposure.

Living Stone: Composed of various minerals and rock types. Body composition affects resilience and personality traits.
Durability: Resistant to temperature extremes, pressure, and physical damage.
Geological Variation: Surface features vary by region, from crystalline inclusions to sediment layering.

Abilities and Osia

Earth Manipulation – Limited terrain shaping and construction.
Stone Communion – Sensing historical and spiritual memory embedded in stone.
Regeneration – Absorption of minerals to repair structural wear.

Culture and Society

Orasian life is structured around harmony with the land, collective resonance, and ancestral cycles. Regional variation exists, but all Orasians share a reverence for geological continuity.

Mythology and Legends

The Orasian mythic tradition includes creation, conflict, and continuity.

The Awakening

Describes the first emergence of sentient stone, predating speech and form, when consciousness coalesced in silence.

The Erosion Wars

Historical conflicts caused by external elemental intrusion and internal divergence. Their legacy is etched into Terasil’s terrain.

The Slumbering Ancients

Legends tell of colossal Orasians dormant in hidden strata, whose awakening would signal tectonic change.

The Shattered Pillar

A foundational myth centers on a monolith believed to have anchored the first consciousness. Its fragments are dispersed across Terasil.

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 * '''Stone Communion''' – Sensing historical and spiritual memory embedded in stone.
 * '''Regeneration''' – Absorption of minerals to repair structural wear.
-|Culture and Society=Orasian life is structured around harmony with the land, collective resonance, and ancestral cycles. Regional variation exists, but all Orasians share a reverence for geological continuity.
+|Culture and Society={{See also|[[Culture and Society of the Orasians]]}}
+Orasian life is structured around harmony with the land, collective resonance, and ancestral cycles. Regional variation exists, but all Orasians share a reverence for geological continuity.
-=== Societal Structure ===
-Governance is led by the [[Council of Stone]], composed of elder Orasians from across Terasil. The Council meets in the [[Great Hall of Oras]] and governs through resonance-based deliberation.
-* '''The Council of Stone''': Senior body guiding law, ritual, and land stewardship.
-* '''Clans and Castes''':
-** '''Guardians''': Protectors of sacred sites and traditions.
-** '''Keepers''': Loreholders, educators, and spiritual guides.
-** '''Shapers''': Builders and artisans who shape Terasil’s monuments.
-** '''Wanderers''': Nomads preserving communication and lost knowledge.
-=== Religion ===
-==== Daathir ====
-Orasians regard [[Oras]] as the terrestrial emanation of [[Daathir]], the source of form and memory. Each Orasian is considered a node in this shared awareness.
-==== The Stone Cycle ====
-Central to Orasian belief, the Stone Cycle reflects the processes of formation, erosion, and renewal. It shapes:
-* Architecture – built to erode and regrow.
-* Rituals – align with tectonic and sedimentary rhythms.
-* Governance – based on geological patience.
-==== Religious Sites ====
-* '''Gate of Origins''' – Considered the first emergence point of conscious earth.
-* '''Stone Sanctuaries''' – Meditative chambers attuned to subterranean harmonics.
-* '''The Shattered Pillar''' – A fragmented relic linked to creation myths.
-=== Language ===
-Orathic is a resonance-based language combining:
-* '''Chiseled Glyphs''' – Used for permanent records.
-* '''Geomantic Resonance''' – Spoken as tonal vibrations felt through stone.
 |Mythology and Legends=[[File:Terasil - Shattered Pillar 01.jpg|thumb|Fragment of the Shattered Pillar.]]
 The Orasian mythic tradition includes creation, conflict, and continuity.