The Almanac Extinct Civilizations

The Lost Civilization of Paipau

Adjective: Hupau | Lifespan: 1121 Years
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"Tu haidaiti tuhagu gupumaipi maitu pumai pihai pega mihi vaita daigu."
(Recovered linguistic fragment)
VA ERA (0 - 330)
Year 13 Birth Birth of Vakeguma, who would later become a renowned pautigai.
Year 22 Disaster A massive flood destroys the archives of Mata.
Year 265 Discovery Discovery of tadevu, revolutionizing dehaupi.
GAVITI ERA (330 - 625)
Year 374 Schism The Great Schism of Guvu, dividing the Higaipe faith.
Year 452 Construction Completion of the Maide Monument in Mahau.
Year 475 Construction Completion of the Tehu Monument in Gaga.
Year 490 Birth Birth of Gaidaiti, who would later become a renowned kukai.
Year 497 War The Battle of Kehaumi, led by General Gaiki.
Year 556 Art Master Tuhau paints the 'Vudauvau himai gukuvi guvau mimete vumedauva pivauva kupugau vadu.'.
DAHU ERA (625 - 809)
Year 659 War The Battle of Dede, led by General Demate.
Year 675 War The Battle of Kaititu, led by General Maumi.
Year 718 Discovery Discovery of kitai, revolutionizing tamaudau.
Year 719 Birth Birth of Mehi, who would later become a renowned vaimi.
Year 755 Art Master Kuve paints the 'Paiduvumi mite medu vumetaupai gaupupivi kikaga hauma kumau me himai kume.'.
MIHAU ERA (809 - 1121)
Year 849 Festival First celebration of the Kaida Festival in Mauduhuhai.
Year 888 Disaster A massive earthquake destroys the archives of Depai.
Year 995 Festival First celebration of the Daita Festival in Maude.
Year 1009 Festival First celebration of the Vapau Festival in Vuhu.

Firmament & Astral Lore

Otheazchiar (The Crown of Silver) Observed as: Proxima Lyrae (Red Dwarf)
Revered across Paipau as 'Otheazchiar' (The Crown of Silver). Folkloric songs claim that whenever this star shone through the desert mist, an era of profound peace or miraculous harvest was assured.

Traditional Feast & Culinary Arts

Hupau Nebular Lichen Elixir Loaf Biome: Celestial | Tradition: A communal harvest dish shared by guilds at the close of the solar cycle
A revered culinary tradition from the VA ERA. Ion-Infused Nebular Lichen prepared over a fragrant bed of Stardust Amaranth, infused with notes of pure light.
Primary Protein: Nebular Lichen Staple Grain: Stardust Amaranth Method: Ion-Infused Flavor Profile: Phosphorescent Crisp

Legends

Faumu the Cursed The Explorer of Wovy
The Explorer of Paipau. Born in Wovy. Known for: Shau kishei gaumi vysaiwau vaukopisho kowi fypife fautubeme naichai faicho zeji.
Zovai the Cruel The Scholar of Shaufi
The Scholar of Paipau. Born in Shaufi. Known for: Chufuki lyku shywosai kezeini shupe vi wi wyji jeivo vaishumeiwe.

Reliquary

The Sacred Dagger of Paipau
[Artifact]
A dagger forged from ancient obsidian. It is said to belong to the Hupau era.
The Silent Urn of Paipau
[Artifact]
A urn forged from ancient star-metal. It is said to belong to the Hupau era.
The Frozen Orb of Paipau
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A orb forged from ancient electrum. It is said to belong to the Hupau era.