History of Terasil: Difference between revisions

<noautolinks>{{main|Era of Isolation}}</noautolinks>Before the arrival of the other primordial elements—[[Tejas]], [[Jala]], and [[Shasae]]—Terasil existed in a state of absolute geological stability. The landscape was marked by plateaus, stone fields, and cliffs shaped only by the interplay of light and shadow. During this period, the first sentient beings of the realm, the [[Orasians]], began to emerge from the living stone.

<noautolinks>{{main|Orasian}}</noautolinks>The Orasians were not created through divine intervention but emerged from the conscious substance of Terasil itself—fragments of Oras’s awareness coalescing into sentient form. Initially vast in scale, many early Orasians were mountain-sized, communicating through vibrations that resonated through the rock. Their culture was defined by stability and patience, mirroring the geological rhythms of their homeland.

As erosion and external elements gradually altered the realm, the Orasians diminished in scale but became more refined in form. Many adopted humanoid appearances, though their bodies retained the qualities of carved stone. Some of the eldest Orasians are said to remain deep within the Citadel Mountains, preserved in their original, colossal forms.

The Orasians became stewards of the land, shaping its terrain and constructing enduring cities such as [[Kar-Thal]], carved directly into the Citadel range. Their traditions—stonecraft, [[orasia]], and meditative communion with the earth—remain central to their identity and spiritual practice.

<noautolinks>{{main|Great Erosion}}</noautolinks>With the advent of fire, water, and air, Terasil underwent a profound transformation. Rivers carved gorges, winds reshaped cliffs, and volcanic forces fractured the once-continuous stone. Known as the [[Great Erosion]], this epoch marked the transition from an infinite landmass to the more bounded geography of [[Elemara]]. The [[Citadel Mountains]] became a protective core, preserving the heart of ancient Terasil.

As surface erosion intensified, subterranean life expanded. The [[Minthari]], emerging from the deep strata, established mining settlements and forged extensive tunnel networks. The development of the [[Deep Roads]] facilitated trade and cultural exchange between the Minthari and Orasians, creating a shared domain beneath the shifting surface.