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|Image=[[File:Minthari - Male 01.jpg|center|frameless]]

|Plural=Minthari

|Classification=~~Subterranean~~ Human

|Spirit Origin=Desame

|Classification=Human

|Homeland=Terasil

|Average Height=4-5 feet

|Average lifespan=90–120 years

|Distinction=Blind; echolocation-based perception; born of subterranean adaptation

|Factions=Minthal ~~([[Anvil Range]])~~, ~~Minthsen ([[Astralith Range]])~~

|Factions=Minthal Collective, Republic of Astrathal

|Inhabitants Name=Minthari

|Type=Civilized Corporeal

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{{Races Sections

|Introduction=The '''Minthari''' are a subterranean lineage of humans whose civilization ~~has~~ evolved entirely beneath the mountains of eastern Terasil. ~~Initially drawn~~ into the ~~deep places of the world by a need for protection, they wandered into~~ the realm of [[Desame]] the [[Ascendant Spirit]] of Desire and Greed, who had taken refuge in the mineral rich Minthal Range. ~~The~~ Minthari ~~quickly~~ were transformed by Desame's influence creating a race with an insatiable yearning for hidden wealth and forgotten truths. They were gradually reshaped—both in form and in spirit—by the darkness they embraced. The Minthari embody the tension between ambition and excess, between the sacred act of seeking and the peril of hoarding.

|Introduction=== Introduction ==

The '''Minthari''' are a subterranean lineage of humans whose civilization evolved entirely beneath the mountains of eastern [[Terasil]]. Originally seeking refuge from surface threats, their ancestors ventured deep into the earth—into the realm of [[Desame]], the [[Ascendant Spirit]] of Desire and Greed, who had taken refuge in the mineral-rich [[Minthal Range]]. Unknowingly entering Desame’s sphere of influence, the Minthari were gradually transformed by its unseen presence.

Over ~~countless generations~~, they abandoned the surface world ~~completely~~ and its sunlit rhythms, adapting to eternal night through echolocation and ~~feeling vibrations within the~~ stone ~~itself~~. Though blind to light, they perceive their ~~world~~ with astonishing clarity~~. Theirs is a society of miners, sculptors, and seekers—delving ever deeper not just into stone, but into the meaning of want itself~~.

This proximity reshaped them—physically, mentally, and spiritually—infusing their culture with an insatiable yearning for hidden wealth and forgotten truths. Over time, they abandoned the surface world and its sunlit rhythms entirely, adapting to eternal night through echolocation and an intimate [[attunement]] to stone and vibration. Though blind to light, they perceive their surroundings with astonishing clarity.

Minthari do not consider themselves exploiters of the earth, but ~~rather its~~ interpreters~~. They feel~~ in every gem a memory, in every ~~metal~~ vein a buried will.

The Minthari embody the tension between ambition and excess, between the sacred act of seeking and the peril of hoarding. Their society is one of miners, sculptors, and seekers—delving not only into the earth, but into the meaning of desire itself. They do not consider themselves exploiters of the earth, but interpreters of it: in every gem, they hear a memory; in every mineral vein, a buried will.

|Origin and Nature=The Minthari trace their origins not to the surface-born lineages of Terasil, but to an ancient ~~migration—voluntary~~ or compelled—into the cavernous depths beneath the Minthal and ~~Astrathal~~ Ranges. Generations ago, a sect of humans driven by an unknown force, descended into the earth. ~~In time~~ Desame's influence ~~grew and changed this group of people~~, ~~their bodies and minds irrevocably changed~~.

|Origin and Nature=The Minthari trace their origins not to the surface-born lineages of [[Terasil]], but to an ancient migration—whether voluntary or compelled—into the cavernous depths beneath the [[Minthal]] and [[Astralith Ranges]]. Generations ago, a sect of humans, driven by an unknown force, descended into the earth and gradually came under the influence of [[Desame]], the Ascendant Spirit of Desire and Greed. As with all spirits, Desame's influence was exerted not through words or pacts, but by sheer proximity—its essence seeping into all who lingered in its domain.

~~Minthari are profoundly adapted to life underground~~. ~~This~~ transformation was not merely biological, but ~~spiritual~~. ~~They are a people who perceive~~ the world ~~not~~ through sight, but through sound and vibration. Their reliance on ~~echolocation,~~ subtle throat ~~clicks defines~~ not only their senses but their entire way of life. In Minthari myth, to see with the eyes is to be deceived by surface things; only touch and sound can reveal the true structure of reality.

Over time, this presence altered the settlers in both form and spirit. The transformation was not merely biological, but metaphysical. Minthari no longer perceived the world through sight, but through sound and vibration. Their reliance on echolocation—marked by subtle throat clicks—defines not only their senses but their entire way of life. In Minthari myth, to see with the eyes is to be deceived by surface things; only touch and sound can reveal the true structure of reality.

Though their origin ~~now~~ lies in ~~base~~ yearning, the Minthari do not reject this past. Instead, they embrace ~~it, embedding~~ it in their lore, ethics, and ~~crafts~~. To be Minthari is to understand the cost of wanting.

Though their origin lies in yearning and descent, the Minthari do not reject this past. Instead, they embrace it—embedding it in their lore, ethics, and craftsmanship. To be Minthari is to understand the cost of wanting, and to accept that desire itself is neither curse nor blessing, but a path.

|Biology and Physical Traits=Millennia of subterranean life have profoundly altered the physiology of the Minthari. Though human in origin, they are no longer fully adapted to the surface world. Their biology reflects both environmental adaptation and the metaphysical imprint of their descent into darkness.

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===Social Structure===

Minthari society is meritocratic, but not individualistic. Prestige is earned through one’s contributions to the community’s deeper understanding of the earth—whether as a miner, engineer, artisan, or scholar. Leadership is chosen based on a cycle's wealth accumulation for the communmity, with the counter resetting every 3 cycles.

Minthari society is meritocratic, but not individualistic. Prestige is earned through one’s contributions to the community’s deeper understanding of the earth—whether as a miner, engineer, artisan, or scholar. Leadership in the Minthal Collective is chosen based on a cycle's wealth accumulation for the communmity, with the counter resetting every 3 cycles. The Republic of Astrathal is more democratic, although the results of elections often results in the wealthiest individuals success.

Each settlement, large or small, functions as a cell of the greater Minthari society, maintaining harmony with its surroundings and with the other nodes of the Minthari network.

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 |Image=[[File:Minthari - Male 01.jpg|center|frameless]]
 |Plural=Minthari
-|Classification=Subterranean Human
+|Spirit Origin=Desame
+|Classification=Human
 |Homeland=Terasil
 |Average Height=4-5 feet
 |Average lifespan=90–120 years
 |Distinction=Blind; echolocation-based perception; born of subterranean adaptation
-|Factions=Minthal ([[Anvil Range]]), Minthsen ([[Astralith Range]])
+|Factions=Minthal Collective, Republic of Astrathal
 |Inhabitants Name=Minthari
 |Type=Civilized Corporeal
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 }}
 {{Races Sections
-|Introduction=The '''Minthari''' are a subterranean lineage of humans whose civilization has evolved entirely beneath the mountains of eastern Terasil. Initially drawn into the deep places of the world by a need for protection, they wandered into the realm of [[Desame]] the [[Ascendant Spirit]] of Desire and Greed, who had taken refuge in the mineral rich Minthal Range. The Minthari quickly were transformed by Desame's influence creating a race with an insatiable yearning for hidden wealth and forgotten truths. They were gradually reshaped—both in form and in spirit—by the darkness they embraced. The Minthari embody the tension between ambition and excess, between the sacred act of seeking and the peril of hoarding.
+|Introduction=== Introduction ==
+The '''Minthari''' are a subterranean lineage of humans whose civilization evolved entirely beneath the mountains of eastern [[Terasil]]. Originally seeking refuge from surface threats, their ancestors ventured deep into the earth—into the realm of [[Desame]], the [[Ascendant Spirit]] of Desire and Greed, who had taken refuge in the mineral-rich [[Minthal Range]]. Unknowingly entering Desame’s sphere of influence, the Minthari were gradually transformed by its unseen presence.
-Over countless generations, they abandoned the surface world completely and its sunlit rhythms, adapting to eternal night through echolocation and feeling vibrations within the stone itself. Though blind to light, they perceive their world with astonishing clarity. Theirs is a society of miners, sculptors, and seekers—delving ever deeper not just into stone, but into the meaning of want itself.
+This proximity reshaped them—physically, mentally, and spiritually—infusing their culture with an insatiable yearning for hidden wealth and forgotten truths. Over time, they abandoned the surface world and its sunlit rhythms entirely, adapting to eternal night through echolocation and an intimate [[attunement]] to stone and vibration. Though blind to light, they perceive their surroundings with astonishing clarity.
-Minthari do not consider themselves exploiters of the earth, but rather its interpreters. They feel in every gem a memory, in every metal vein a buried will.
+The Minthari embody the tension between ambition and excess, between the sacred act of seeking and the peril of hoarding. Their society is one of miners, sculptors, and seekers—delving not only into the earth, but into the meaning of desire itself. They do not consider themselves exploiters of the earth, but interpreters of it: in every gem, they hear a memory; in every mineral vein, a buried will.
-|Origin and Nature=The Minthari trace their origins not to the surface-born lineages of Terasil, but to an ancient migration—voluntary or compelled—into the cavernous depths beneath the Minthal and Astrathal Ranges. Generations ago, a sect of humans driven by an unknown force, descended into the earth. In time Desame's influence grew and changed this group of people, their bodies and minds irrevocably changed.
+|Origin and Nature=The Minthari trace their origins not to the surface-born lineages of [[Terasil]], but to an ancient migration—whether voluntary or compelled—into the cavernous depths beneath the [[Minthal]] and [[Astralith Ranges]]. Generations ago, a sect of humans, driven by an unknown force, descended into the earth and gradually came under the influence of [[Desame]], the Ascendant Spirit of Desire and Greed. As with all spirits, Desame's influence was exerted not through words or pacts, but by sheer proximity—its essence seeping into all who lingered in its domain.
-Minthari are profoundly adapted to life underground. This transformation was not merely biological, but spiritual. They are a people who perceive the world not through sight, but through sound and vibration. Their reliance on echolocation, subtle throat clicks  defines not only their senses but their entire way of life. In Minthari myth, to see with the eyes is to be deceived by surface things; only touch and sound can reveal the true structure of reality.
+Over time, this presence altered the settlers in both form and spirit. The transformation was not merely biological, but metaphysical. Minthari no longer perceived the world through sight, but through sound and vibration. Their reliance on echolocation—marked by subtle throat clicks—defines not only their senses but their entire way of life. In Minthari myth, to see with the eyes is to be deceived by surface things; only touch and sound can reveal the true structure of reality.
-Though their origin now lies in base yearning, the Minthari do not reject this past. Instead, they embrace it, embedding it in their lore, ethics, and crafts. To be Minthari is to understand the cost of wanting.
+Though their origin lies in yearning and descent, the Minthari do not reject this past. Instead, they embrace it—embedding it in their lore, ethics, and craftsmanship. To be Minthari is to understand the cost of wanting, and to accept that desire itself is neither curse nor blessing, but a path.
 |Biology and Physical Traits=Millennia of subterranean life have profoundly altered the physiology of the Minthari. Though human in origin, they are no longer fully adapted to the surface world. Their biology reflects both environmental adaptation and the metaphysical imprint of their descent into darkness.
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 ===Social Structure===
-Minthari society is meritocratic, but not individualistic. Prestige is earned through one’s contributions to the community’s deeper understanding of the earth—whether as a miner, engineer, artisan, or scholar. Leadership is chosen based on a cycle's wealth accumulation for the communmity, with the counter resetting every 3 cycles.
+Minthari society is meritocratic, but not individualistic. Prestige is earned through one’s contributions to the community’s deeper understanding of the earth—whether as a miner, engineer, artisan, or scholar. Leadership in the Minthal Collective is chosen based on a cycle's wealth accumulation for the communmity, with the counter resetting every 3 cycles. The Republic of Astrathal is more democratic, although the results of elections often results in the wealthiest individuals success.
 Each settlement, large or small, functions as a cell of the greater Minthari society, maintaining harmony with its surroundings and with the other nodes of the Minthari network.