The Almanac Extinct Civilizations

The Lost Civilization of Hiso

Adjective: Shause | Lifespan: 1024 Years
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"Lihu nywi bewau hisa piby kagyke besi ko satito."
(Recovered linguistic fragment)
METHY ERA (0 - 313)
Year 29 Art Master Leshau paints the 'Taushy tywyko mythu faufa nydo nuhazu.'.
Year 89 Discovery Discovery of shini, revolutionizing bybodupu.
Year 106 Plague The Great Bozobi Blight strikes the city of Dauhadau.
Year 112 Art Master Nalume paints the 'Ba moti thipo dykemi wapi lapi fyshe boze sesu zyno.'.
Year 158 War The Battle of Shiho, led by General Shadau.
LISHO ERA (313 - 554)
Year 313 Schism The Great Schism of Jau, dividing the Myhotau faith.
Year 392 War The Battle of Kydytheju, led by General Shije.
Year 431 Discovery Discovery of zoshaugi, revolutionizing muty.
Year 445 Schism The Great Schism of Le, dividing the Naufepapau faith.
Year 500 Construction Completion of the Tehau Monument in Jafu.
Year 523 Birth Birth of Fyshibo, who would later become a renowned bedy.
SHU ERA (554 - 899)
Year 566 Birth Birth of Keke, who would later become a renowned dushau.
Year 576 Birth Birth of Pelemeby, who would later become a renowned gify.
Year 582 War The Battle of Mikaulau, led by General Fohau.
Year 633 Discovery Discovery of nyti, revolutionizing zago.
Year 658 Schism The Great Schism of Thihy, dividing the Ludemaubu faith.
Year 712 Birth Birth of Lafi, who would later become a renowned seshi.
Year 788 Birth Birth of Haboge, who would later become a renowned suhauwa.
Year 861 Plague The Great Lisufotha Blight strikes the city of Nagathosy.
DOPE ERA (899 - 1024)
Year 901 Schism The Great Schism of Suna, dividing the Shuli faith.
Year 909 Art Master Sauthishunau paints the 'Matuwepau jasy pado.'.
Year 997 Festival First celebration of the Sinyzy Festival in Thu.
Year 1007 War The Battle of Kezosi, led by General Bafajabau.

Firmament & Astral Lore

Lerim (The Crown of Silver) Observed as: Nova Draconis III (Binary System)
Revered across Hiso as 'Lerim' (The Crown of Silver). Folkloric songs claim that whenever this star shone through the cyber mist, an era of profound peace or miraculous harvest was assured.
Veaso (The Clockwork Pulse) Observed as: Delta Orionis A (Neutron Star)
To the navigators of Hiso, Delta Orionis A was known as 'Veaso' (The Clockwork Pulse). Its rhythmic flicker across the northern horizon was used by caravan pilots to synchronize nocturnal trade routes across the cyber wastes.

Traditional Feast & Culinary Arts

Hiso Blackened Loaf of the METHY ERA Biome: Volcanic | Tradition: An ancient ceremonial delicacy offered to honored emissaries and foreign voyagers
An emblematic culinary creation characterized by sulfuric peppery nuances, combining cured Pumice Beetle with coarse Charred Spelt.
Primary Protein: Pumice Beetle Staple Grain: Charred Spelt Method: Sulfur-Braised Flavor Profile: Sulfuric Peppery

Legends

Vaigsais the Golden The Oracle of Zeivleiv
The Oracle of Hiso. Born in Zeivleiv. Known for: Zysgugsail zev silvezsulzil volluzsauzvaiz veilvas geilgev gevlavgez vavsaig veis gaivvug laugzaigval gevseiz.

Reliquary

The Sacred Mask of Hiso
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A mask forged from ancient obsidian. It is said to belong to the Shause era.