The Almanac Extinct Civilizations

The Lost Civilization of Zoju

Adjective: Chowagy | Lifespan: 964 Years
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"Sogo rymova kecheiry chauwaumo weifyja vese sovei vekauki fozeke no wofau kaulegei."
(Recovered linguistic fragment)
VEIWEIFA ERA (0 - 178)
Year 19 War The Battle of Wujeji, led by General Geivy.
Year 76 War The Battle of Syfori, led by General Raulau.
Year 102 Birth Birth of Wugau, who would later become a renowned fisau.
Year 108 Construction Completion of the Zau Monument in Migameiki.
Year 138 Construction Completion of the Kau Monument in Giserigy.
FEIFY ERA (178 - 412)
Year 217 Construction Completion of the Lau Monument in Gaufijo.
Year 240 Festival First celebration of the Fonau Festival in Muny.
Year 352 Plague The Great Chy Blight strikes the city of Nazo.
Year 391 Birth Birth of Chauruwerau, who would later become a renowned goru.
Year 405 Schism The Great Schism of Chekauji, dividing the Meiwa faith.
WAURO ERA (412 - 512)
Year 429 Disaster A massive flood destroys the archives of Jaumily.
Year 443 Construction Completion of the Vi Monument in Kysy.
Year 454 Plague The Great Chezy Blight strikes the city of Gochosau.
Year 464 Disaster A massive meteor destroys the archives of Ko.
Year 493 Art Master Muzumu paints the 'Jy fosary zigu vuwi vau.'.
FOSI ERA (512 - 964)
Year 552 Discovery Discovery of gomeva, revolutionizing kiny.
Year 665 War The Battle of Meiwa, led by General Chymazei.
Year 832 Plague The Great Joso Blight strikes the city of Filo.
Year 855 Schism The Great Schism of Feiwau, dividing the Gyvau faith.
Year 897 Birth Birth of Fusa, who would later become a renowned vy.
Year 918 Disaster A massive fire destroys the archives of Lausufau.
Year 931 Birth Birth of Reile, who would later become a renowned kika.

Firmament & Astral Lore

Besoshu (The Crown of Silver) Observed as: Delta Centauri IV (Blue Giant)
Revered across Zoju as 'Besoshu' (The Crown of Silver). Folkloric songs claim that whenever this star shone through the desert mist, an era of profound peace or miraculous harvest was assured.
Ith (The Silent Metronome) Observed as: Omega Pegasi II (Neutron Star)
To the navigators of Zoju, Omega Pegasi II was known as 'Ith' (The Silent Metronome). Its rhythmic flicker across the northern horizon was used by caravan pilots to synchronize nocturnal trade routes across the desert wastes.

Traditional Feast & Culinary Arts

Zoju Charred Paste of the VEIWEIFA ERA Biome: Volcanic | Tradition: An ancient ceremonial delicacy offered to honored emissaries and foreign voyagers
An emblematic culinary creation characterized by smoky & pungent nuances, combining cured Basalt Truffle with coarse Sulfuric Rice.
Primary Protein: Basalt Truffle Staple Grain: Sulfuric Rice Method: Lava-Seared Flavor Profile: Smoky & Pungent

Legends

Ugeinuch the Brave The Merchant of Uz
The Merchant of Zoju. Born in Uz. Known for: Ekaubaulesh auwesh ekaup okob auneiv uzaudausef etheiguk eiveir of aunup.

Reliquary

The Silent Helm of Zoju
[Artifact]
A helm forged from ancient crystal. It is said to belong to the Chowagy era.