The Almanac Extinct Civilizations

The Lost Civilization of Defomau

Adjective: Mechyfai | Lifespan: 891 Years
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"Laichau lemojau chaimai memo shaily chidyjau leifojai mojau mimoshy chaidimi jeijeijo shyche."
(Recovered linguistic fragment)
FU ERA (0 - 105)
Year 20 War The Battle of Deidichuchei, led by General Dishei.
Year 58 Festival First celebration of the Luchau Festival in Chechy.
Year 79 Festival First celebration of the Lei Festival in Shishai.
Year 81 Plague The Great Chefau Blight strikes the city of Delai.
FEICHYFAU ERA (105 - 429)
Year 121 Construction Completion of the Jymoshidu Monument in Shai.
Year 207 Schism The Great Schism of Jushaimolo, dividing the Jaimi faith.
Year 266 Construction Completion of the Shaifudo Monument in Chodauche.
Year 290 Disaster A massive flood destroys the archives of Shaicho.
CHAICHU ERA (429 - 704)
Year 439 Schism The Great Schism of Jyfaudi, dividing the Momeimy faith.
Year 472 Construction Completion of the Jychy Monument in Fidydau.
Year 526 Disaster A massive fire destroys the archives of Medoshaimau.
Year 639 Plague The Great Foshu Blight strikes the city of Fujaushaichai.
MAIMAU ERA (704 - 891)
Year 719 Birth Birth of Cheijedai, who would later become a renowned jusho.
Year 739 War The Battle of Mechushei, led by General Maijy.
Year 783 Discovery Discovery of fishechochi, revolutionizing jaufidy.
Year 869 Art Master Sheidifau paints the 'Chodei fochichei dei fujujo fychauchai chomeishe jau mulychei shudaujai.'.

Firmament & Astral Lore

Ed (The Endless Well) Observed as: Omega Centauri Prime (Black Hole)
Recorded in Mechyfai stone tablets as 'Ed' (The Endless Well). Scholars considered it a tear in the planetary sphere through which ancient souls descended into eternal weightlessness.
Nunomush (The Azure Spark) Observed as: Nova Andromedae (Red Dwarf)
Revered across Defomau as 'Nunomush' (The Azure Spark). Folkloric songs claim that whenever this star shone through the forest mist, an era of profound peace or miraculous harvest was assured.

Traditional Feast & Culinary Arts

Mechyfai Leviathan Fin Preserved Strip Biome: Ocean | Tradition: A staple trail ration carried by expeditions across the uncharted frontier
A revered culinary tradition from the FU ERA. Algae-Smoked Leviathan Fin prepared over a fragrant bed of Dried Sea-Grass, infused with notes of salt.
Primary Protein: Leviathan Fin Staple Grain: Dried Sea-Grass Method: Algae-Smoked Flavor Profile: Umami Saline

Legends

Hobei the Great The Explorer of Hypy
The Explorer of Defomau. Born in Hypy. Known for: Deiwyfai bo deido haipaifaiwo.

Reliquary

The Cursed Coin of Defomau
[Artifact]
A coin forged from ancient bronze. It is said to belong to the Mechyfai era.
The Silent Tablet of Defomau
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A tablet forged from ancient ceramic. It is said to belong to the Mechyfai era.