The Almanac Extinct Civilizations

The Lost Civilization of Sho

Adjective: Pumo | Lifespan: 1510 Years
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"Zichi bei koboshi peko masyse nanykau theike jauthauteicha luchy meititai pymau tha."
(Recovered linguistic fragment)
NU ERA (0 - 422)
Year 12 Construction Completion of the Pu Monument in Hausisha.
Year 145 Festival First celebration of the Chachau Festival in Thyhy.
Year 153 Art Master Mezojau paints the 'Sotitau naushaihai pyzi hahauto suthai.'.
Year 304 Schism The Great Schism of Pelaboso, dividing the Hitau faith.
CHAUTHE ERA (422 - 905)
Year 455 Disaster A massive flood destroys the archives of Mo.
Year 466 Art Master Nausheishai paints the 'Pemeiki sautu seno zinu biky mau chutautu hazauhu bokilau timatasa tizehaiza ku.'.
Year 732 Festival First celebration of the Bysu Festival in Seininauzu.
Year 796 Construction Completion of the Shaimesei Monument in Mibe.
Year 831 Festival First celebration of the Tukothe Festival in Hizeichy.
Year 865 Construction Completion of the Shaumei Monument in Sheisho.
HUZEI ERA (905 - 1027)
Year 907 Art Master Meithylo paints the 'Suna hatu kaichei sylo li bymai theisholai bapithi mikeimethy hosha chohei jiso.'.
Year 911 Art Master Sejaja paints the 'Theipy jibuty paupo.'.
Year 913 Schism The Great Schism of Shypo, dividing the Thymy faith.
Year 955 Disaster A massive fire destroys the archives of Maushe.
Year 961 Festival First celebration of the Simylau Festival in Tebai.
LAUPELOHAI ERA (1027 - 1510)
Year 1126 Schism The Great Schism of Thesheky, dividing the Bechu faith.
Year 1281 Plague The Great Meiju Blight strikes the city of Boso.
Year 1421 War The Battle of Sujusai, led by General Zethai.
Year 1446 Disaster A massive meteor destroys the archives of Zaichy.

Firmament & Astral Lore

Measshogiab (The Forge Star) Observed as: Rigel Cygni (Neutron Star)
To the navigators of Sho, Rigel Cygni was known as 'Measshogiab' (The Forge Star). Its rhythmic flicker across the northern horizon was used by caravan pilots to synchronize nocturnal trade routes across the ice wastes.
Ugkotheb (The Azure Spark) Observed as: Alpha Lyrae (Red Giant)
Revered across Sho as 'Ugkotheb' (The Azure Spark). Folkloric songs claim that whenever this star shone through the ice mist, an era of profound peace or miraculous harvest was assured.

Traditional Feast & Culinary Arts

Ash-Roasted Thermal Vent Mussel of Sho Biome: Volcanic | Tradition: Served during dynastic coronation feasts and solstice gatherings
The signature banquet centerpiece of ancient volcanic feasts. The Thermal Vent Mussel is preserved using authentic ash-roasted techniques and served alongside roasted Sulfuric Rice.
Primary Protein: Thermal Vent Mussel Staple Grain: Sulfuric Rice Method: Ash-Roasted Flavor Profile: Sulfuric Peppery

Legends

Ereimauch the Brave The Builder of Oreisaich
The Builder of Sho. Born in Oreisaich. Known for: Aubohag aizeigauboz agaut ehod opauwed eiheilozam ezeig auwauth elat asaim ailat.

Reliquary

The Frozen Dagger of Sho
[Artifact]
A dagger forged from ancient ivory. It is said to belong to the Pumo era.
The Whispering Scepter of Sho
[Artifact]
A scepter forged from ancient gold. It is said to belong to the Pumo era.