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{{Realms of Orethil Sections

|Introduction=Terasil is a realm of enduring stone, fractured memory, and ancient presence—situated within the wider material plane of [[Orethil]]. While the primordial spirit [[Oras]] shaped the world itself, it is within Terasil that the principles of History, Memory, and conversely Stagnation have taken deepest root. Once shaped by the force of earth alone, Terasil has become a place where time is preserved in form, and where the past is not merely remembered—it is layered into the land.

|Introduction=Terasil is a realm of enduring stone, fractured memory, and ancient presence—situated within the wider material plane of [[Orethil]]. While the [[Primordial Spirit|primordial spirit]] [[Oras]] shaped the world itself, it is within Terasil that the principles of History, Memory, and conversely Stagnation have taken deepest root. Once shaped by the force of earth alone, Terasil has become a place where time is preserved in form, and where the past is not merely remembered—it is layered into the land.

At the core of Terasil stands the [[Citadel Mountains]], an unyielding range that forms the last untouched expression of Oras’s intent. Within these mountains lies the Last Bastion of Oras, a region of elemental stillness. Surrounding this sanctuary, the broader realm of Terasil unfolds in dry valleys, weathered hills, savannah expanses, and deep-cut gorges—all imprinted with the slow erosion of change and the stratification of events.

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Terasil’s cultural and spiritual structures reflect this duality. The realm is a bastion of memory, but also a mirror of spiritual inertia—a place where history both illuminates and weighs down the present.

|History=== The Great Migration == (c. BME 50,000-20,000)

Trueborn humans migrating from their ancestral home of [[Awenelir]], moved throughout the newly formed Orethil. In Terasil humans formed two distinct races over time. The keepers of Memory, the Stoneborn Duranthi and the followers of Greed and Desire, the Minthari.

== The Age of Deep Roads (c. BME 20,000-0) ==

As surface erosion intensified, subterranean life expanded. The [[Minthari] 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.

== Modern Terasil (0 ME-Present) ==

Terasil today endures as a realm defined by continuity and resilience. Its landscapes—mountains, valleys, and underground cities—bear the imprint of aeons of transformation. While the [[Duranthi]] maintain ancestral customs rooted in spiritual [[attunement]] with stone, the [[Minthari]] continue to expand and explore the depths of the subterranean world. The realm stands as a testament to endurance in the face of elemental change.

|Geography=<noautolinks>{{See also|Geography of Terasil}}</noautolinks>

[[File:Citadel Mountains - General 02.jpg|thumb|Citadel Mountains]]

Terasil is defined by its varied terrain—mountains, valleys, plains, and extensive subterranean networks. These features have cultural and economic importance for its inhabitants, especially the ~~Orasians~~ and [[Minthari]].

Terasil is defined by its varied terrain—mountains, valleys, plains, and extensive subterranean networks. These features have cultural and economic importance for its inhabitants, especially the [[Duranthi ]]and [[Minthari]].

=== Mountain Ranges ===

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The biodiversity of Terasil reflects its elemental alignment and geological age. Its ecosystems are home to resilient species adapted to rocky, mineral-rich environments. Life forms range from surface-dwelling herbivores to deep-dwelling predators, with many possessing unique traits influenced by the realm’s spiritual energies.

|Inhabitants=* Orasians: Ancient beings formed from conscious earthen matter. Initially colossal in form, many have diminished in size over time due to elemental exposure. Legends speak of remaining giants hidden deep within the mountains.

** Culture: ~~Orasians are characterized by their deep ties to tradition, stonecraft, and earth-based [[osia]]. Their rituals emphasize patience, reflection, and symbiosis with the land.~~

* Duranthi:

* Minthari: A younger population descended from spirits of greed. Though originally driven by acquisitiveness, their culture evolved to prioritize craftsmanship and community.

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 {{Realms of Orethil Sections
-|Introduction=Terasil is a realm of enduring stone, fractured memory, and ancient presence—situated within the wider material plane of [[Orethil]]. While the primordial spirit [[Oras]] shaped the world itself, it is within Terasil that the principles of History, Memory, and conversely Stagnation have taken deepest root. Once shaped by the force of earth alone, Terasil has become a place where time is preserved in form, and where the past is not merely remembered—it is layered into the land.
+|Introduction=Terasil is a realm of enduring stone, fractured memory, and ancient presence—situated within the wider material plane of [[Orethil]]. While the [[Primordial Spirit|primordial spirit]] [[Oras]] shaped the world itself, it is within Terasil that the principles of History, Memory, and conversely Stagnation have taken deepest root. Once shaped by the force of earth alone, Terasil has become a place where time is preserved in form, and where the past is not merely remembered—it is layered into the land.
 At the core of Terasil stands the [[Citadel Mountains]], an unyielding range that forms the last untouched expression of Oras’s intent. Within these mountains lies the Last Bastion of Oras, a region of elemental stillness. Surrounding this sanctuary, the broader realm of Terasil unfolds in dry valleys, weathered hills, savannah expanses, and deep-cut gorges—all imprinted with the slow erosion of change and the stratification of events.
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 Terasil’s cultural and spiritual structures reflect this duality. The realm is a bastion of memory, but also a mirror of spiritual inertia—a place where history both illuminates and weighs down the present.
+|History=== The Great Migration == (c. BME 50,000-20,000)
+Trueborn humans migrating from their ancestral home of [[Awenelir]], moved throughout the newly formed Orethil. In Terasil humans formed two distinct races over time. The keepers of Memory, the Stoneborn Duranthi and the followers of Greed and Desire, the Minthari.
+== The Age of Deep Roads (c. BME 20,000-0) ==
+As surface erosion intensified, subterranean life expanded. The [[Minthari] 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.
+== Modern Terasil (0 ME-Present) ==
+Terasil today endures as a realm defined by continuity and resilience. Its landscapes—mountains, valleys, and underground cities—bear the imprint of aeons of transformation. While the [[Duranthi]] maintain ancestral customs rooted in spiritual [[attunement]] with stone, the [[Minthari]] continue to expand and explore the depths of the subterranean world. The realm stands as a testament to endurance in the face of elemental change.
 |Geography=<noautolinks>{{See also|Geography of Terasil}}</noautolinks>
 [[File:Citadel Mountains - General 02.jpg|thumb|Citadel Mountains]]
-Terasil is defined by its varied terrain—mountains, valleys, plains, and extensive subterranean networks. These features have cultural and economic importance for its inhabitants, especially the Orasians and [[Minthari]].
+Terasil is defined by its varied terrain—mountains, valleys, plains, and extensive subterranean networks. These features have cultural and economic importance for its inhabitants, especially the [[Duranthi ]]and [[Minthari]].
 === Mountain Ranges ===
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 The biodiversity of Terasil reflects its elemental alignment and geological age. Its ecosystems are home to resilient species adapted to rocky, mineral-rich environments. Life forms range from surface-dwelling herbivores to deep-dwelling predators, with many possessing unique traits influenced by the realm’s spiritual energies.
 |Inhabitants=* Orasians: Ancient beings formed from conscious earthen matter. Initially colossal in form, many have diminished in size over time due to elemental exposure. Legends speak of remaining giants hidden deep within the mountains.
-** Culture: Orasians are characterized by their deep ties to tradition, stonecraft, and earth-based [[osia]]. Their rituals emphasize patience, reflection, and symbiosis with the land.
+* Duranthi:
 * Minthari: A younger population descended from spirits of greed. Though originally driven by acquisitiveness, their culture evolved to prioritize craftsmanship and community.