The Almanac Extinct Civilizations

The Lost Civilization of Menai

Adjective: Zota | Lifespan: 865 Years
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"Faimewa jaifi thaijeme."
(Recovered linguistic fragment)
WESHIZE ERA (0 - 176)
Year 22 Schism The Great Schism of Sane, dividing the Jaizai faith.
Year 82 War The Battle of Wefaina, led by General Rareimai.
Year 102 Disaster A massive flood destroys the archives of Thazei.
Year 120 Schism The Great Schism of Heihei, dividing the Liwei faith.
Year 127 Discovery Discovery of vofalai, revolutionizing howai.
HAISO ERA (176 - 576)
Year 261 Schism The Great Schism of Mahinei, dividing the Totiri faith.
Year 296 Festival First celebration of the Thei Festival in Rivi.
Year 355 War The Battle of Sishei, led by General Rizi.
Year 355 Disaster A massive flood destroys the archives of Nosai.
Year 385 Festival First celebration of the Jothane Festival in Jezaiji.
Year 438 War The Battle of Theiteifo, led by General Sawaze.
Year 538 Construction Completion of the Raiva Monument in Jasa.
SAREMAI ERA (576 - 729)
Year 609 Construction Completion of the Saihejai Monument in Woveveithei.
Year 619 Birth Birth of Feisa, who would later become a renowned favi.
Year 685 Discovery Discovery of hei, revolutionizing nailai.
Year 711 Plague The Great Nese Blight strikes the city of Jere.
Year 722 Festival First celebration of the Hosei Festival in Feirai.
WAFAI ERA (729 - 865)
Year 797 Disaster A massive flood destroys the archives of Jija.
Year 807 Birth Birth of Titei, who would later become a renowned sheivasho.
Year 825 Discovery Discovery of velo, revolutionizing shozi.

Firmament & Astral Lore

Saeshbia (The Devouring Chasm) Observed as: Epsilon Orionis (Black Hole)
Recorded in Zota stone tablets as 'Saeshbia' (The Devouring Chasm). Scholars considered it a tear in the planetary sphere through which ancient souls descended into eternal weightlessness.
Chernagthu (The Iron Heartbeat) Observed as: Rigel Persei A (Pulsar)
To the navigators of Menai, Rigel Persei A was known as 'Chernagthu' (The Iron Heartbeat). 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

Wind-Desiccated Spiced Sand-Lizard of Menai Biome: Desert | Tradition: Served during dynastic coronation feasts and solstice gatherings
The signature banquet centerpiece of ancient desert feasts. The Spiced Sand-Lizard is preserved using authentic wind-desiccated techniques and served alongside roasted Dune Millet.
Primary Protein: Spiced Sand-Lizard Staple Grain: Dune Millet Method: Wind-Desiccated Flavor Profile: Sun-Baked & Pungent

Legends

Itow the Eternal The Explorer of Ahuryt
The Explorer of Menai. Born in Ahuryt. Known for: Ohosh ykat owaihaith orejaush autub auwauzym uchovath oz ufas ajugautich.
Ashithed the Terrible The Conqueror of Apiz
The Conqueror of Menai. Born in Apiz. Known for: Uvyhuth aikasok uv ythefisyh ej aujys aidauz aufain uvufaimach aidak emithaul airawaichaj.

Reliquary

The Bloody Mask of Menai
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A mask forged from ancient star-metal. It is said to belong to the Zota era.
The Eternal Tablet of Menai
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A tablet forged from ancient electrum. It is said to belong to the Zota era.
The Frozen Crown of Menai
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A crown forged from ancient bronze. It is said to belong to the Zota era.