The Almanac Extinct Civilizations

The Lost Civilization of Sauva

Adjective: Rorau | Lifespan: 1087 Years
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"Ba gautosarau thoda gakau shawasau kanora cha gopau hotau."
(Recovered linguistic fragment)
GAUHAUTHAU ERA (0 - 149)
Year 1 Birth Birth of Gasau, who would later become a renowned mopau.
Year 6 Schism The Great Schism of Sakocha, dividing the Joshadau faith.
Year 6 Birth Birth of Sa, who would later become a renowned dozo.
Year 34 War The Battle of Paunau, led by General Rawa.
Year 84 Construction Completion of the Todora Monument in Chaja.
Year 120 Construction Completion of the Shokobau Monument in Gaupau.
Year 135 Festival First celebration of the Shovau Festival in Rojalo.
BOHAU ERA (149 - 428)
Year 199 Schism The Great Schism of Raugau, dividing the Vaupa faith.
Year 248 War The Battle of Hajaupa, led by General Nosha.
Year 279 Plague The Great Javo Blight strikes the city of Gana.
Year 299 Discovery Discovery of kochauko, revolutionizing kauma.
Year 414 Schism The Great Schism of Thosau, dividing the Jatha faith.
Year 419 Construction Completion of the Saurapokau Monument in Badau.
ZAUDAUVAU ERA (428 - 716)
Year 548 Discovery Discovery of varochava, revolutionizing shatho.
Year 575 War The Battle of Jaurawau, led by General Taudasho.
Year 630 Discovery Discovery of jautau, revolutionizing go.
WAGO ERA (716 - 1087)
Year 902 Disaster A massive flood destroys the archives of Jarocho.
Year 904 Birth Birth of Nopau, who would later become a renowned daudako.
Year 957 War The Battle of Tothau, led by General Samau.
Year 1075 Disaster A massive fire destroys the archives of Rosolau.
Year 1082 War The Battle of Bakajachau, led by General Tauwo.

Firmament & Astral Lore

Munae (The Iron Heartbeat) Observed as: Zeta Pegasi Major (Neutron Star)
To the navigators of Sauva, Zeta Pegasi Major was known as 'Munae' (The Iron Heartbeat). Its rhythmic flicker across the northern horizon was used by caravan pilots to synchronize nocturnal trade routes across the desert wastes.
Leabbo (The Azure Spark) Observed as: Nova Lyrae II (White Dwarf)
Revered across Sauva as 'Leabbo' (The Azure Spark). 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

Rorau Ironwood Sap Stuffed Morel Biome: Forest | Tradition: Reserved exclusively for the priesthood during sacred astronomical rites
A revered culinary tradition from the GAUHAUTHAU ERA. Bark-Smoked Ironwood Sap prepared over a fragrant bed of Matted Rye, infused with notes of wild berries.
Primary Protein: Ironwood Sap Staple Grain: Matted Rye Method: Bark-Smoked Flavor Profile: Rich Wild Umami

Legends

Taushau the Brave The Saint of Chovothythi
The Saint of Sauva. Born in Chovothythi. Known for: Shifei vashe shoteitheiche fa fevo vauthufithei cheifocha faithofe chyvei.

Reliquary

The Frozen Amulet of Sauva
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A amulet forged from ancient bronze. It is said to belong to the Rorau era.
The Forgotten Coin of Sauva
[Artifact]
A coin forged from ancient glass. It is said to belong to the Rorau era.