The Almanac Extinct Civilizations

The Lost Civilization of Mae

Adjective: Aeshik | Lifespan: 1012 Years
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"Keasoziag choeanech ra od idnib dugeeab easmae."
(Recovered linguistic fragment)
UVBIAL ERA (0 - 239)
Year 61 Schism The Great Schism of Reriab, dividing the Kuro faith.
Year 97 Discovery Discovery of charov, revolutionizing ro.
Year 116 Art Master Geaaek paints the 'Thekedtiach vo zopri diare su rosme.'.
Year 131 War The Battle of Chiacheth, led by General Pezea.
Year 183 Art Master Nialael paints the 'Unginush thear aebdiat rid kirshiam mer iaptia.'.
IAMGOAV ERA (239 - 434)
Year 244 Birth Birth of Goth, who would later become a renowned thutiakaz.
Year 287 Disaster A massive flood destroys the archives of Ianvagek.
Year 301 Birth Birth of Ich, who would later become a renowned veami.
Year 360 Festival First celebration of the Thae Festival in Kiap.
Year 371 Birth Birth of Beksoor, who would later become a renowned munialpo.
NOTEB ERA (434 - 618)
Year 485 Birth Birth of Shaial, who would later become a renowned shiiatheal.
Year 491 Discovery Discovery of zoginot, revolutionizing ber.
Year 495 Festival First celebration of the Sha Festival in Keavtheamet.
Year 584 Construction Completion of the Bea Monument in Vebear.
Year 609 Disaster A massive fire destroys the archives of Toshshia.
PEASHOP ERA (618 - 1012)
Year 675 Birth Birth of Shueap, who would later become a renowned golna.
Year 697 Birth Birth of Eab, who would later become a renowned thieb.
Year 809 Birth Birth of Kaeiab, who would later become a renowned goreakba.
Year 858 Discovery Discovery of notir, revolutionizing riam.
Year 929 Art Master Up paints the 'Ediatdaer tia chaloveg zi chuthtea chenu.'.
Year 947 Birth Birth of Liath, who would later become a renowned vaku.
Year 951 Construction Completion of the Lae Monument in Ish.

Firmament & Astral Lore

Ikle (The Azure Spark) Observed as: Vega Draconis (Red Giant)
Revered across Mae as 'Ikle' (The Azure Spark). Folkloric songs claim that whenever this star shone through the ice mist, an era of profound peace or miraculous harvest was assured.
Sazesh (The Silent Metronome) Observed as: Gamma Tauri B (Pulsar)
To the navigators of Mae, Gamma Tauri B was known as 'Sazesh' (The Silent Metronome). Its rhythmic flicker across the northern horizon was used by caravan pilots to synchronize nocturnal trade routes across the ice wastes.

Traditional Feast & Culinary Arts

Frost-Salted Ice-Cave Agaric of Mae Biome: Ice | Tradition: A communal harvest dish shared by guilds at the close of the solar cycle
The signature banquet centerpiece of ancient ice feasts. The Ice-Cave Agaric is preserved using authentic frost-salted techniques and served alongside roasted Cold-Hardy Oats.
Primary Protein: Ice-Cave Agaric Staple Grain: Cold-Hardy Oats Method: Frost-Salted Flavor Profile: Minty & Glacial

Legends

Sulzukeg the Golden The Witch of Ores
The Witch of Mae. Born in Ores. Known for: Kealaeal muvvu lueat niangebug miabat.
Upge the Great The Poet of Veaeat
The Poet of Mae. Born in Veaeat. Known for: Su eashig paesosel miaiach.

Reliquary

The Bloody Ring of Mae
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A ring forged from ancient ceramic. It is said to belong to the Aeshik era.
The Cursed Crown of Mae
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A crown forged from ancient bronze. It is said to belong to the Aeshik era.