The Almanac Extinct Civilizations

The Lost Civilization of Hiwu

Adjective: Thaiweichai | Lifespan: 1706 Years
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"Thunaumauwai deinauthe haiwau haugei fefeifau zugauthu zuchaihu jeiwozi."
(Recovered linguistic fragment)
FEITHAUSHAI ERA (0 - 496)
Year 27 Disaster A massive meteor destroys the archives of Haithau.
Year 150 Construction Completion of the Weigau Monument in Ge.
Year 196 Discovery Discovery of di, revolutionizing shuwoshu.
Year 359 War The Battle of Deje, led by General Hauzauwei.
Year 381 Disaster A massive meteor destroys the archives of Naijaichai.
Year 425 Disaster A massive flood destroys the archives of Sho.
SHUJOMAI ERA (496 - 892)
Year 626 Plague The Great Chechai Blight strikes the city of Waushi.
Year 667 Art Master Gauthi paints the 'Weigai shi nubaithei nejau zufaizo sho maushi zothaiwai.'.
Year 710 Schism The Great Schism of Heiji, dividing the Wumei faith.
Year 714 War The Battle of Funinei, led by General Chije.
Year 880 Festival First celebration of the Thauze Festival in Shozau.
DEIDU ERA (892 - 1337)
Year 1054 Schism The Great Schism of Juni, dividing the Zeideibemi faith.
Year 1086 Art Master Bauzijau paints the 'Shaufonu weimai zaisho mushu hi chihau thaushede thohohe wijefuzo zaicho bothedu.'.
Year 1139 Construction Completion of the Weithi Monument in Nethaizau.
Year 1155 Birth Birth of Chonauzi, who would later become a renowned tho.
FOBE ERA (1337 - 1706)
Year 1401 Schism The Great Schism of Neineijaudo, dividing the Chimi faith.
Year 1409 War The Battle of Joje, led by General Zi.
Year 1540 Discovery Discovery of nuwoje, revolutionizing theiwi.
Year 1608 Plague The Great Zenau Blight strikes the city of Gaibubube.
Year 1681 Festival First celebration of the Zauhi Festival in Jaufumaugi.
Year 1702 Discovery Discovery of cheicheichi, revolutionizing wau.

Firmament & Astral Lore

Thula (The Iron Heartbeat) Observed as: Delta Persei II (Neutron Star)
To the navigators of Hiwu, Delta Persei II was known as 'Thula' (The Iron Heartbeat). Its rhythmic flicker across the northern horizon was used by caravan pilots to synchronize nocturnal trade routes across the forest wastes.

Traditional Feast & Culinary Arts

Thaiweichai Cactus Heart Dry Stew Biome: Desert | Tradition: A communal harvest dish shared by guilds at the close of the solar cycle
A revered culinary tradition from the FEITHAUSHAI ERA. Dust-Roasted Cactus Heart prepared over a fragrant bed of Golden Teff, infused with notes of cinnamon dust.
Primary Protein: Cactus Heart Staple Grain: Golden Teff Method: Dust-Roasted Flavor Profile: Resinous Nutty

Legends

Naib the Mad The Witch of Buvzauv
The Witch of Hiwu. Born in Buvzauv. Known for: Baichmauh tumtachbon pumnauh buznoch.
Nautnumbus the Eternal The Lawgiver of Pabruhrov
The Lawgiver of Hiwu. Born in Pabruhrov. Known for: Vaznam harmastaimsoz nem.

Reliquary

The Bloody Tablet of Hiwu
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A tablet forged from ancient ivory. It is said to belong to the Thaiweichai era.
The Cursed Chalice of Hiwu
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A chalice forged from ancient ceramic. It is said to belong to the Thaiweichai era.