Minthari
| Minthari | |
|---|---|
| Plural | Minthari |
| 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 Collective • Republic of Astrathal |
Culture and Society
Minthari culture is shaped by its complete integration with the underground world. With no access to sky, sun, or seasons, their society revolves around the cyclical rhythms of excavation and preservation. Life is governed by a deeply rooted philosophy that reveres Desire as sacred striving and treats Greed as a force to be understood, not blindly obeyed.
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 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.
Craft and Art
Minthari craftsmanship emphasizes precision. Tools, weapons, and musical instruments double as surveying devices, navigational aids, or mnemonic tools in oral history.
Art is primarily sonic and tactile: sculptures are meant to be touched, and poems are performed in chambers where meaning is shaped by the return of sound. Written language exists, but is used sparingly, often engraved in stone lines or raised scripts for touch-reading.