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The Lost Civilization of Nihywai

Adjective: Vyni | Lifespan: 1473 Years
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"Shyshasu vau shuhy ruwaishaikai vahy vaiku raurai sautary."
(Recovered linguistic fragment)
SHAISY ERA (0 - 330)
Year 29 War The Battle of Sysa, led by General Vasaushai.
Year 120 Schism The Great Schism of Tei, dividing the Veiwurau faith.
Year 175 Construction Completion of the Vaheishei Monument in Virai.
Year 189 Construction Completion of the Hausa Monument in Heihu.
Year 208 Schism The Great Schism of Kaushy, dividing the Raukeihai faith.
KINAUKAUVA ERA (330 - 568)
Year 355 Plague The Great Weishai Blight strikes the city of Hany.
Year 371 War The Battle of Vareikau, led by General Kusinau.
Year 445 Schism The Great Schism of Nauvau, dividing the Shysi faith.
Year 461 Discovery Discovery of haraini, revolutionizing ra.
Year 531 Schism The Great Schism of Weishurai, dividing the Veiwi faith.
Year 568 Birth Birth of Nauhywei, who would later become a renowned kaisau.
KEIRIWEI ERA (568 - 974)
Year 627 Construction Completion of the Sharauru Monument in Teiwau.
Year 667 Art Master Kytaiwa paints the 'Ty saiwau vaisauviva hahei ty wunausha kyhy shykeisi waitai.'.
Year 689 War The Battle of Viku, led by General Shaikeiny.
Year 731 Festival First celebration of the Kausu Festival in Hywauri.
Year 844 War The Battle of Teinawai, led by General Syvei.
Year 859 Plague The Great Wihai Blight strikes the city of Shareirainy.
Year 929 War The Battle of Wai, led by General Kaisha.
HYKAI ERA (974 - 1473)
Year 1041 Art Master Naikei paints the 'Heiha sei tu rairy waunura nauhashau kawu.'.
Year 1076 Plague The Great Kysiki Blight strikes the city of Shikai.
Year 1208 War The Battle of Tai, led by General Tuhiwausei.
Year 1214 Festival First celebration of the Sary Festival in Waununaisy.
Year 1228 Art Master Sheisy paints the 'Sirei wauwivau vysau tanei vaihau saishaikai.'.
Year 1241 Plague The Great Vunaushi Blight strikes the city of Nunaishyrei.
Year 1276 Festival First celebration of the Weiwaureishi Festival in Raushaushai.

Firmament & Astral Lore

Rig (The Iron Heartbeat) Observed as: Rigel Cygni (Neutron Star)
To the navigators of Nihywai, Rigel Cygni was known as 'Rig' (The Iron Heartbeat). Its rhythmic flicker across the northern horizon was used by caravan pilots to synchronize nocturnal trade routes across the forest wastes.
Chuchi (The Iron Heartbeat) Observed as: Nova Persei IV (Neutron Star)
To the navigators of Nihywai, Nova Persei IV was known as 'Chuchi' (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

Vyni Elder Chanterelle Stuffed Morel Biome: Forest | Tradition: Served during dynastic coronation feasts and solstice gatherings
A revered culinary tradition from the SHAISY ERA. Clay-Steamed Elder Chanterelle prepared over a fragrant bed of Chestnut Flour, infused with notes of damp moss.
Primary Protein: Elder Chanterelle Staple Grain: Chestnut Flour Method: Clay-Steamed Flavor Profile: Rich Wild Umami

Legends

Lemu the Cursed The Merchant of Rautai
The Merchant of Nihywai. Born in Rautai. Known for: Riru mithai chylo togo podini nikaify zikijirei wothaichau.

Reliquary

The Burning Tablet of Nihywai
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A tablet forged from ancient glass. It is said to belong to the Vyni era.