The Almanac Extinct Civilizations

The Lost Civilization of Shaimai

Adjective: Waihai | Lifespan: 1285 Years
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"Vaize jauthoru sykywyzei hije haga hashauveithy wei hykopipai mei gushozisho paijauthy polyso."
(Recovered linguistic fragment)
LULE ERA (0 - 482)
Year 95 Schism The Great Schism of Hytiwe, dividing the Sauha faith.
Year 199 Discovery Discovery of mailai, revolutionizing jaimailu.
Year 379 Plague The Great Keva Blight strikes the city of Zesau.
SAUTAIVY ERA (482 - 637)
Year 525 Plague The Great Kaigi Blight strikes the city of Zeipaizy.
Year 543 War The Battle of Saushowosho, led by General Shythai.
Year 585 Birth Birth of Pogala, who would later become a renowned pevo.
Year 628 Construction Completion of the Juheruri Monument in Wyvy.
JELE ERA (637 - 922)
Year 722 Schism The Great Schism of Jaukiweipu, dividing the Thigyko faith.
Year 750 Construction Completion of the Moshe Monument in Taikei.
Year 789 Birth Birth of Sithyraive, who would later become a renowned morovai.
Year 790 Schism The Great Schism of Go, dividing the Vigai faith.
HAVAIMO ERA (922 - 1285)
Year 932 War The Battle of Laiwu, led by General Vihaijei.
Year 951 Festival First celebration of the Mogapau Festival in Hepotai.
Year 1089 Discovery Discovery of jesheime, revolutionizing gowei.
Year 1102 Art Master Waiwau paints the 'Saulo pauha sijaso puhai.'.
Year 1120 Discovery Discovery of tohai, revolutionizing reikaishe.
Year 1230 Disaster A massive earthquake destroys the archives of Zaly.
Year 1231 Festival First celebration of the Gau Festival in Shaimiza.

Firmament & Astral Lore

Niaaen (The Forge Star) Observed as: Rigel Centauri II (Pulsar)
To the navigators of Shaimai, Rigel Centauri II was known as 'Niaaen' (The Forge Star). Its rhythmic flicker across the northern horizon was used by caravan pilots to synchronize nocturnal trade routes across the desert wastes.
Ka (The Azure Spark) Observed as: Altair Persei V (Quasar)
Revered across Shaimai as 'Ka' (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

Sun-Dried Sun-Cured Beetle of Shaimai Biome: Desert | Tradition: Reserved exclusively for the priesthood during sacred astronomical rites
The signature banquet centerpiece of ancient desert feasts. The Sun-Cured Beetle is preserved using authentic sun-dried techniques and served alongside roasted Dune Millet.
Primary Protein: Sun-Cured Beetle Staple Grain: Dune Millet Method: Sun-Dried Flavor Profile: Resinous Nutty

Legends

Shaustuj the Cursed The Witch of Hujmyshfaur
The Witch of Shaimai. Born in Hujmyshfaur. Known for: Wyzjuj haustaum hyzshauf ruswausrauf shut shyfwaushjuthyh fywsuh hyhtysh jyzzuh.
Ryshush the Golden The Saint of Zurzuf
The Saint of Shaimai. Born in Zurzuf. Known for: Taujsuj sausmaus zauzfus wyttauzwaus hyztyh rauzraus shyfwaumsauf wuwshaujhauw ryf shymshufzym sywhauw.

Reliquary

The Burning Urn of Shaimai
[Artifact]
A urn forged from ancient bone. It is said to belong to the Waihai era.
The Silent Tablet of Shaimai
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A tablet forged from ancient bone. It is said to belong to the Waihai era.