The Almanac Extinct Civilizations

The Lost Civilization of Chumea

Adjective: Vivaz | Lifespan: 1051 Years
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"Paetmae thaera deriatae."
(Recovered linguistic fragment)
AESHRUAD ERA (0 - 167)
Year 36 Disaster A massive earthquake destroys the archives of Kezdech.
Year 50 Construction Completion of the Reme Monument in Kiatia.
Year 65 Disaster A massive earthquake destroys the archives of Mogrila.
Year 83 Plague The Great Chiata Blight strikes the city of Keabchiak.
Year 110 Disaster A massive fire destroys the archives of Cheaaeth.
Year 121 Construction Completion of the Ki Monument in Se.
Year 123 Birth Birth of Zaerae, who would later become a renowned thaim.
Year 131 Plague The Great Thu Blight strikes the city of Azbaed.
ENTHAEKE ERA (167 - 485)
Year 177 Festival First celebration of the Uskia Festival in Beak.
Year 232 Festival First celebration of the Sopaez Festival in Nea.
Year 255 War The Battle of Miamia, led by General Buzobi.
Year 272 Plague The Great Kiana Blight strikes the city of Biaib.
Year 347 Disaster A massive meteor destroys the archives of La.
Year 429 Discovery Discovery of thasa, revolutionizing denol.
Year 439 Birth Birth of Naos, who would later become a renowned aelos.
LEAGISH ERA (485 - 701)
Year 493 Schism The Great Schism of Zaka, dividing the Nerluz faith.
Year 526 Festival First celebration of the Zepia Festival in Soith.
Year 544 War The Battle of Erchia, led by General Maechmese.
Year 689 Festival First celebration of the Shaesib Festival in Zothi.
THIATEZVEAD ERA (701 - 1051)
Year 737 Construction Completion of the Dogaesbae Monument in To.
Year 824 Construction Completion of the Tea Monument in Thiapon.
Year 944 Schism The Great Schism of Aemgu, dividing the Pezid faith.

Firmament & Astral Lore

Deamuzia (The Black Threshold) Observed as: Omega Pegasi (Black Hole)
Recorded in Vivaz stone tablets as 'Deamuzia' (The Black Threshold). Scholars considered it a tear in the planetary sphere through which ancient souls descended into eternal weightlessness.
Baesiz (The Iron Heartbeat) Observed as: Vega Lyrae (Pulsar)
To the navigators of Chumea, Vega Lyrae was known as 'Baesiz' (The Iron Heartbeat). Its rhythmic flicker across the northern horizon was used by caravan pilots to synchronize nocturnal trade routes across the desert wastes.

Traditional Feast & Culinary Arts

Vivaz Spiced Sand-Lizard Pounded Paste Biome: Desert | Tradition: Served during dynastic coronation feasts and solstice gatherings
A revered culinary tradition from the AESHRUAD ERA. Dust-Roasted Spiced Sand-Lizard prepared over a fragrant bed of Desert Rye, infused with notes of sunlight.
Primary Protein: Spiced Sand-Lizard Staple Grain: Desert Rye Method: Dust-Roasted Flavor Profile: Aromatic Earth

Legends

Molu the Wise The Lawgiver of Achvet
The Lawgiver of Chumea. Born in Achvet. Known for: Zek pueth mipup dereathat geamshe rebia pea.
Kebathae the Silent The Witch of Vu
The Witch of Chumea. Born in Vu. Known for: Biab ba ge zeachog.

Reliquary

The Silent Ring of Chumea
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A ring forged from ancient glass. It is said to belong to the Vivaz era.