The Almanac Extinct Civilizations

The Lost Civilization of Szaipje

Adjective: Zzejry | Lifespan: 1122 Years
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"Psyjrai rrarpa rre sjyshje zthuzzairshy shzessu rthapthy."
(Recovered linguistic fragment)
THPAJTHESPY ERA (0 - 126)
Year 75 Festival First celebration of the Thpai Festival in Jjarza.
Year 102 Art Master Szujpythze paints the 'Pshasthu rzursai zrushthy rjyththythru thruthpa.'.
Year 102 War The Battle of Thzyshzezjyjjai, led by General Jshuzpu.
Year 113 Art Master Shpasthu paints the 'Preppy ththeshsy ththeshsappypthe shthusryshshe psuzru jru.'.
PRAI ERA (126 - 583)
Year 160 Art Master Shpezryrje paints the 'Jsusjypra rpyppai shthu.'.
Year 253 Schism The Great Schism of Jraipse, dividing the Rrajshu faith.
Year 401 Plague The Great Shzaishtha Blight strikes the city of Pshathsupjai.
Year 402 Construction Completion of the Pthurra Monument in Zpujshesre.
Year 494 Construction Completion of the Sryshzaithsu Monument in Jthaipzaijse.
ZSHEPSHE ERA (583 - 786)
Year 607 Construction Completion of the Shthairthe Monument in Thryrjajshaithja.
Year 617 Disaster A massive earthquake destroys the archives of Szezpu.
Year 649 Birth Birth of Rpythpyshru, who would later become a renowned sshurjypshazpe.
Year 762 Disaster A massive fire destroys the archives of Ssezjy.
ZZUJSHE ERA (786 - 1122)
Year 886 Birth Birth of Ththyththuzshe, who would later become a renowned thsyrzypja.
Year 891 Disaster A massive earthquake destroys the archives of Zjushjupthe.
Year 971 Festival First celebration of the Zshypzazthaishjai Festival in Zpeshzuthzu.
Year 1065 Plague The Great Rrypzu Blight strikes the city of Jshushpa.
Year 1087 Plague The Great Shsershepthuppu Blight strikes the city of Rjathse.
Year 1121 Construction Completion of the Sshythru Monument in Jrazzepthe.

Firmament & Astral Lore

Ol (The Azure Spark) Observed as: Omega Cygni (Red Dwarf)
Revered across Szaipje as 'Ol' (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.
Aenchivad (The Clockwork Pulse) Observed as: Altair Persei I (Neutron Star)
To the navigators of Szaipje, Altair Persei I was known as 'Aenchivad' (The Clockwork Pulse). Its rhythmic flicker across the northern horizon was used by caravan pilots to synchronize nocturnal trade routes across the ice wastes.

Traditional Feast & Culinary Arts

Algae-Smoked Tidal Crustacean of Szaipje Biome: Ocean | Tradition: A communal harvest dish shared by guilds at the close of the solar cycle
The signature banquet centerpiece of ancient ocean feasts. The Tidal Crustacean is preserved using authentic algae-smoked techniques and served alongside roasted Dried Sea-Grass.
Primary Protein: Tidal Crustacean Staple Grain: Dried Sea-Grass Method: Algae-Smoked Flavor Profile: Umami Saline

Legends

Chgehmuwse the Cruel The Builder of Thmoshro
The Builder of Szaipje. Born in Thmoshro. Known for: Gshaimwaurmau rhochtha chshuwfei.

Reliquary

The Burning Amulet of Szaipje
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A amulet forged from ancient glass. It is said to belong to the Zzejry era.
The Whispering Sword of Szaipje
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A sword forged from ancient crystal. It is said to belong to the Zzejry era.