The Almanac Extinct Civilizations

The Lost Civilization of Dautai

Adjective: Zedai | Lifespan: 1479 Years
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"Geigai geizau toshauporau sheizo gechono deinero lekeipaike raicheitaidau waucheize taugo nau weworei."
(Recovered linguistic fragment)
SHAUKEIPEKAU ERA (0 - 372)
Year 5 Construction Completion of the Lepaichecho Monument in Dai.
Year 51 Construction Completion of the Cheigauchaupai Monument in Pechonaunei.
Year 212 Plague The Great Shaipeite Blight strikes the city of Cholei.
SHOTAUSHAU ERA (372 - 751)
Year 411 Plague The Great Dedelei Blight strikes the city of Kei.
Year 420 Construction Completion of the Doshewau Monument in Zowau.
Year 486 Discovery Discovery of leipo, revolutionizing nauwauwei.
Year 490 Art Master Waupeino paints the 'Tauwaidauche wei deraupo wei nedaude dodai rorau chorei dozei.'.
Year 500 Construction Completion of the Zeikei Monument in Dautai.
Year 518 War The Battle of Deisho, led by General Chaizei.
Year 693 War The Battle of Dauzaipei, led by General Keizeineshai.
SHE ERA (751 - 1180)
Year 828 Plague The Great Gaupo Blight strikes the city of Raishoshochai.
Year 884 Disaster A massive flood destroys the archives of Shauke.
Year 1007 Discovery Discovery of taulei, revolutionizing shaudowau.
Year 1098 Festival First celebration of the Launedei Festival in Chekodai.
PAUNE ERA (1180 - 1479)
Year 1196 Festival First celebration of the Kauchei Festival in Teishai.
Year 1282 War The Battle of Reiwau, led by General Pewai.
Year 1386 Discovery Discovery of launo, revolutionizing zeipauchau.
Year 1442 Construction Completion of the Paisherai Monument in Chaishei.

Firmament & Astral Lore

Deasho (The Sentinel Lamp) Observed as: Nova Lyrae II (White Dwarf)
Revered across Dautai as 'Deasho' (The Sentinel Lamp). Folkloric songs claim that whenever this star shone through the desert mist, an era of profound peace or miraculous harvest was assured.
Baepia (The Silent Metronome) Observed as: Delta Orionis (Neutron Star)
To the navigators of Dautai, Delta Orionis was known as 'Baepia' (The Silent Metronome). 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

Dautai Broth of the SHAUKEIPEKAU ERA Biome: Ocean | Tradition: An ancient ceremonial delicacy offered to honored emissaries and foreign voyagers
An emblematic culinary creation characterized by umami saline nuances, combining cured Pelagic Eel with coarse Pearl Barley.
Primary Protein: Pelagic Eel Staple Grain: Pearl Barley Method: Sea-Salted Flavor Profile: Umami Saline

Legends

Rusdithzih the Eternal The Conqueror of Jehlis
The Conqueror of Dautai. Born in Jehlis. Known for: Wysjutgapdir gihtyp zygwath.
Vath the Great The Martyr of Hehhih
The Martyr of Dautai. Born in Hehhih. Known for: Zashiz zathlal kuthjujtar jedgirvep kekkaih hezkyghair juljewpyzzaij zyspaiwhijsug zyjjaip thythpiwgit jedheth.

Reliquary

The Glowing Helm of Dautai
[Artifact]
A helm forged from ancient ivory. It is said to belong to the Zedai era.
The Eternal Dagger of Dautai
[Artifact]
A dagger forged from ancient ironwood. It is said to belong to the Zedai era.
The Sacred Chalice of Dautai
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A chalice forged from ancient jade. It is said to belong to the Zedai era.