The Almanac Extinct Civilizations

The Lost Civilization of Shaikhiwwik

Adjective: Wokshaikshoch | Lifespan: 1588 Years
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"Kach chachgauh kaighauh wauwchuch koh chogwaiwwaih."
(Recovered linguistic fragment)
GASHWAIW ERA (0 - 220)
Year 46 Festival First celebration of the Shagchow Festival in Gauchshash.
Year 90 Art Master Chachgach paints the 'Shuhchauchguk shashshoshkik wihkaichshik.'.
Year 104 Festival First celebration of the Kaikwosh Festival in Wushchush.
Year 123 Disaster A massive earthquake destroys the archives of Haigguch.
Year 167 Schism The Great Schism of Hushkah, dividing the Hushshikhawchuw faith.
Year 212 Art Master Chuwkakhuch paints the 'Hauwwah kaishhuhshaihwush chukkish chihgoch wagshag chuggauw wahhaichchash haishshah.'.
Year 213 Festival First celebration of the Shokgauchwuk Festival in Gauwkiw.
KUSHWAWCHOSH ERA (220 - 653)
Year 330 Disaster A massive flood destroys the archives of Gush.
Year 443 Birth Birth of Washhauw, who would later become a renowned haiwkaichshaush.
Year 454 Construction Completion of the Showshoshwaiw Monument in Kokwuh.
Year 516 Art Master Shuchshiw paints the 'Guch gugwachshauh hiwchash gashshuwshoh hahwaw gaushshik kaiwgiwhauw hauwhaih.'.
Year 525 Art Master Gahwakwach paints the 'Chah hachwaihkih kishhaichgowgauh.'.
Year 572 War The Battle of Kugwich, led by General Chokchachkaug.
CHIGKIGSHAUKHOK ERA (653 - 1115)
Year 654 Plague The Great Chachkaush Blight strikes the city of Chohgokshaig.
Year 692 Discovery Discovery of shushwok, revolutionizing wichkaishchig.
Year 817 Disaster A massive fire destroys the archives of Shaihshok.
Year 855 Disaster A massive flood destroys the archives of Wishhichguwkaih.
Year 1106 Construction Completion of the Gugwogwuk Monument in Gaush.
GAUKGOCHGOSH ERA (1115 - 1588)
Year 1237 Disaster A massive flood destroys the archives of Wagkihshig.
Year 1350 Plague The Great Chuwkih Blight strikes the city of Haukwaukgaish.
Year 1371 War The Battle of Chaichwauk, led by General Gawgauw.
Year 1408 Festival First celebration of the Haich Festival in Gauwkik.
Year 1449 War The Battle of Waiwguh, led by General Shauk.
Year 1520 Disaster A massive fire destroys the archives of Gohchug.
Year 1555 Disaster A massive meteor destroys the archives of Chiw.

Firmament & Astral Lore

Aep (The Silent Metronome) Observed as: Beta Cassiopeiae Minor (Neutron Star)
To the navigators of Shaikhiwwik, Beta Cassiopeiae Minor was known as 'Aep' (The Silent Metronome). Its rhythmic flicker across the northern horizon was used by caravan pilots to synchronize nocturnal trade routes across the cyber wastes.
Leaez (The Forge Star) Observed as: Alpha Tauri Prime (Neutron Star)
To the navigators of Shaikhiwwik, Alpha Tauri Prime was known as 'Leaez' (The Forge Star). Its rhythmic flicker across the northern horizon was used by caravan pilots to synchronize nocturnal trade routes across the cyber wastes.

Traditional Feast & Culinary Arts

Sun-Dried Sun-Cured Beetle of Shaikhiwwik Biome: Desert | Tradition: An ancient ceremonial delicacy offered to honored emissaries and foreign voyagers
The signature banquet centerpiece of ancient desert feasts. The Sun-Cured Beetle is preserved using authentic sun-dried techniques and served alongside roasted Sun-Parched Wheat.
Primary Protein: Sun-Cured Beetle Staple Grain: Sun-Parched Wheat Method: Sun-Dried Flavor Profile: Spicy & Dry

Legends

Ufur the Cruel The Merchant of Ujyg
The Merchant of Shaikhiwwik. Born in Ujyg. Known for: Aipaumauv eijein eilak emypadin yr ufyd asahyth ufacher auviw auchej ynuj.

Reliquary

The Frozen Chalice of Shaikhiwwik
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A chalice forged from ancient crystal. It is said to belong to the Wokshaikshoch era.
The Glowing Mask of Shaikhiwwik
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A mask forged from ancient obsidian. It is said to belong to the Wokshaikshoch era.