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The Inhabitants of Adaris encompass a diverse array of sentient beings, each uniquely shaped by the elemental and spiritual forces of the world. From those descended from the Primordial Spirits to those formed by the merging of elements and consciousness, the inhabitants of Adaris have adapted to their respective environments and developed distinct cultures, traditions, and abilities.

Classification

The inhabitants of Adaris can generally be classified based on their origin and nature. While distinctions are fluid due to the influence of spirits and elemental forces, most beings fall into the following broad categories:

Corporeal Beings

Corporeal beings possess physical forms and are bound to the material world. They are typically descended from Ancestral Spirits, Nascent Spirits, or the fusion of elemental consciousness.

Earthborn Peoples – Those shaped by the power of the land, stone, and mountains.
Windwalkers – Beings attuned to the currents of the air, illusion, and the unseen.
Desert Nomads – Peoples who thrive in arid landscapes, often possessing deep spiritual and alchemical knowledge.
Underworld Dwellers – Subterranean beings who live beneath the surface, shaped by darkness and stone.

Spiritual Beings

Some inhabitants of Adaris exist in a liminal state between the material and spiritual worlds. These beings often serve as intermediaries between mortals and the greater forces that govern Adaris.

Ascended Spirits – Former corporeal beings who have transcended into purely spiritual forms.
Earthbound Spirits – Elemental entities that exist within landscapes, such as mountain spirits or river guardians.
Mirage Walkers – Beings whose existence is fluid, shifting between the physical and ethereal planes.

Societal Roles

The various peoples of Adaris occupy unique roles within the world. Some are builders of vast civilizations, while others remain nomadic, following the rhythms of the land.

Artisans and Builders – Skilled crafters and architects who shape the world with stone, metal, and knowledge.
Nomadic Tribes – Those who move with the elements, embracing change as a way of life.
Keepers of Knowledge – Societies that preserve oral traditions, spiritual teachings, and lost wisdom.
Navigators of the Unseen – Those attuned to hidden paths, mirages, and the shifting nature of reality.

Known Inhabitants

Orasians

File:Orasian Stone.jpg

An Orasian Elder within the stone halls of Terasil.

Main article: Orasians

The Orasians are a people formed from the consciousness of the earth itself, embodying endurance, stability, and patience. They dwell in the ancient halls of Terasil, where they shape stone and uphold the traditions of their kind.

Region: Terasil
Notable Traits: Stone-like skin, immense endurance, geomantic abilities
Culture: Structured around clans and castes, guided by the Council of Stone

Sunshifters

File:Sunshifter Wanderer.jpg

A Sunshifter traversing the mirage-covered dunes of Zanarak.

Main article: Sunshifters

The Sunshifters are nomadic alchemists and illusionists who roam the Zanarak Desert. Born from the merging of the spirits of sand and mirages, they have developed techniques to survive in the harsh desert by blending magic, alchemy, and engineering.

Region: Zanarak Desert
Notable Traits: Suncoat-treated skin, mirage vision, illusion weaving
Culture: Organized into traveling caravans, led by Luminaries

Gilaari

File:Gilaari Sentinel.jpg

A Gilaari observing the shifting sands of Mirajhar.

Main article: Gilaari

The Gilaari are reptilian desert dwellers who have adapted to life in Mirajhar, the shifting city of sand. They believe the city itself is sentient and guide its movements through ancient rituals and knowledge.

Region: Mirajhar, Zanarak Desert
Notable Traits: Quadrupedal and bipedal movement, keen desert vision
Culture: Governed by the Council of the Shifting Sands, revered as the city's keepers

Minthari

File:Minthari Smith.jpg

A Minthari craftsman working deep within the Anvil Range.

Main article: Minthari

The Minthari are subterranean beings born from the greed-driven spirits of the deep earth. Though once seen as mere extractors of resources, they have formed a thriving culture based on craftsmanship and trade.

Region: The Deep Roads, beneath Terasil
Notable Traits: Small, dexterous, exceptional miners and smiths
Culture: Highly mobile societies, led by trade guilds and mining councils

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-Inhabitants of [[Adaris]]
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-The Inhabitants of Adaris encompass a diverse array of sentient beings, each uniquely shaped by the elemental and spiritual forces of the world. From those descended from the Primordial [[Spirits]] to those formed by the merging of elements and [[consciousness]], the inhabitants of Adaris have adapted to their respective environments and developed distinct cultures, traditions, and abilities.
+'''The Inhabitants of [[Adaris]]''' encompass a diverse array of sentient beings, each uniquely shaped by the elemental and spiritual forces of the world. From those descended from the '''[[Primordial Spirits]]''' to those formed by the merging of elements and [[consciousness]], the inhabitants of Adaris have adapted to their respective environments and developed distinct cultures, traditions, and abilities.
-Classification
-The inhabitants of Adaris can generally be classified based on their origin and nature. While distinctions are fluid due to the influence of spirits and elemental forces, most beings fall into the following broad categories:
+== Classification ==
-Corporeal Beings
+The inhabitants of Adaris can generally be classified based on their origin and nature. While distinctions are fluid due to the influence of [[spirits]] and elemental forces, most beings fall into the following broad categories:
-Corporeal beings possess physical forms and are bound to the material world. They are typically descended from Ancestral Spirits, [[Nascent Spirits]], or the fusion of elemental consciousness.
+=== Corporeal Beings ===
+Corporeal beings possess physical forms and are bound to the material world. They are typically descended from '''[[Ancestral Spirits]]''', '''[[Nascent Spirits]]''', or the fusion of elemental consciousness.
-    Earthborn Peoples – Those shaped by Oras, the Spirit of Earth, and its derivatives.
+* '''Earthborn Peoples''' – Those shaped by the power of the land, stone, and mountains.
-    Windwalkers – Beings attuned to the currents of Shasae, the Spirit of Air, or mirages shaped by illusion.
+* '''Windwalkers''' – Beings attuned to the currents of the air, illusion, and the unseen.
-    Desert Nomads – Peoples who thrive in the shifting sands of Zanarak, often possessing deep spiritual and alchemical knowledge.
+* '''Desert Nomads''' – Peoples who thrive in arid landscapes, often possessing deep spiritual and alchemical knowledge.
+* '''Underworld Dwellers''' – Subterranean beings who live beneath the surface, shaped by darkness and stone.
-Spiritual Beings
+=== Spiritual Beings ===
 Some inhabitants of Adaris exist in a liminal state between the material and spiritual worlds. These beings often serve as intermediaries between mortals and the greater forces that govern Adaris.
-    Ascended Spirits – Former corporeal beings who have transcended into purely spiritual forms.
+* '''Ascended Spirits''' – Former corporeal beings who have transcended into purely spiritual forms.
-    Earthbound Spirits – Elemental entities that exist within landscapes, such as mountain spirits or river guardians.
+* '''Earthbound Spirits''' – Elemental entities that exist within landscapes, such as mountain spirits or river guardians.
+* '''Mirage Walkers''' – Beings whose existence is fluid, shifting between the physical and ethereal planes.
-Societal Roles
+== Societal Roles ==
 The various peoples of Adaris occupy unique roles within the world. Some are builders of vast civilizations, while others remain nomadic, following the rhythms of the land.
-    Artisans and Builders – Civilizations such as the Orasians and Minthari have mastered crafting, stonework, and metalworking.
+* '''Artisans and Builders''' – Skilled crafters and architects who shape the world with stone, metal, and knowledge.
-    Nomadic Tribes – The Sunshifters and Gilaari move with the desert winds, adapting their lifestyles to constant change.
+* '''Nomadic Tribes''' – Those who move with the elements, embracing change as a way of life.
-    Keepers of Knowledge – Many societies maintain oral traditions and mystical archives, preserving ancient wisdom.
+* '''Keepers of Knowledge''' – Societies that preserve oral traditions, spiritual teachings, and lost wisdom.
+* '''Navigators of the Unseen''' – Those attuned to hidden paths, mirages, and the shifting nature of reality.
-Known Inhabitants
-Orasians
-Main article: [[Orasians]]
-The Orasians are a people formed from the consciousness of the earth itself, embodying endurance, stability, and patience. Originating from [[Terasil]], they are deeply attuned to stone, rock, and the slow but inevitable transformation of landscapes.
-    Region: Terasil
+== Known Inhabitants ==
-    Notable Traits: Stone-like skin, immense endurance, geomantic abilities
-    Culture: Structured around clans and castes, guided by the Council of Stone
-Sunshifters
+=== Orasians ===
+[[File:Orasian_Stone.jpg|thumb|250px|center|An Orasian Elder within the stone halls of Terasil.]]
+''Main article: [[Orasians]]''
-Main article: [[Sunshifters]]
+The Orasians are a people formed from the consciousness of the earth itself, embodying endurance, stability, and patience. They dwell in the ancient halls of [[Terasil]], where they shape stone and uphold the traditions of their kind.
-The Sunshifters are nomadic alchemists and illusionists who roam the [[Zanarak Desert]]. They are descendants of Sethis, the [[Spirit]] of Mirages, and have developed techniques to survive in the harsh desert by blending magic, alchemy, and engineering.
+* '''Region''': [[Terasil]]
+* '''Notable Traits''': Stone-like skin, immense endurance, geomantic abilities
+* '''Culture''': Structured around clans and castes, guided by the '''Council of Stone'''
-    Region: Zanarak Desert
+=== Sunshifters ===
-    Notable Traits: Suncoat-treated skin, mirage vision, illusion weaving
+[[File:Sunshifter_Wanderer.jpg|thumb|250px|center|A Sunshifter traversing the mirage-covered dunes of Zanarak.]]
-    Culture: Organized into traveling caravans, led by Luminaries
+''Main article: [[Sunshifters]]''
-Gilaari
+The Sunshifters are nomadic alchemists and illusionists who roam the '''[[Zanarak Desert]]'''. Born from the merging of the spirits of sand and mirages, they have developed techniques to survive in the harsh desert by blending magic, alchemy, and engineering.
-Main article: [[Gilaari]]
+* '''Region''': [[Zanarak Desert]]
+* '''Notable Traits''': Suncoat-treated skin, mirage vision, illusion weaving
+* '''Culture''': Organized into traveling caravans, led by '''Luminaries'''
-The Gilaari are reptilian desert dwellers who have adapted to life in [[Mirajhar]], the shifting city of sand. They believe the city itself is sentient and guide its movements through ancient rituals and knowledge.
+=== Gilaari ===
+[[File:Gilaari_Sentinel.jpg|thumb|250px|center|A Gilaari observing the shifting sands of Mirajhar.]]
+''Main article: [[Gilaari]]''
-    Region: Mirajhar, Zanarak Desert
+The Gilaari are reptilian desert dwellers who have adapted to life in '''[[Mirajhar]]''', the shifting city of sand. They believe the city itself is sentient and guide its movements through ancient rituals and knowledge.
-    Notable Traits: Quadrupedal and bipedal movement, keen desert vision
-    Culture: Governed by the Council of the Shifting Sands, revered as the city's keepers
-Minthari
+* '''Region''': [[Mirajhar]], [[Zanarak Desert]]
+* '''Notable Traits''': Quadrupedal and bipedal movement, keen desert vision
+* '''Culture''': Governed by the '''Council of the Shifting Sands''', revered as the city's keepers
-Main article: [[Minthari]]
+=== Minthari ===
+[[File:Minthari_Smith.jpg|thumb|250px|center|A Minthari craftsman working deep within the Anvil Range.]]
+''Main article: [[Minthari]]''
 The Minthari are subterranean beings born from the greed-driven spirits of the deep earth. Though once seen as mere extractors of resources, they have formed a thriving culture based on craftsmanship and trade.
-    Region: The Deep Roads, beneath Terasil
+* '''Region''': The Deep Roads, beneath [[Terasil]]
-    Notable Traits: Small, dexterous, exceptional miners and smiths
+* '''Notable Traits''': Small, dexterous, exceptional miners and smiths
-    Culture: Highly mobile societies, led by trade guilds and mining councils
+* '''Culture''': Highly mobile societies, led by trade guilds and mining councils
-See Also
+== See Also ==
+* [[Primordial Spirits]]
+* [[Ancestral Spirits]]
+* [[Cosmology of Adaris]]
+* [[Osia]]
+* [[Realms of Adaris]]
-    [[Primordial Spirits]]
+[[Category:Inhabitants of Adaris]]
-    [[Ancestral Spirits]]
+[[Category:Cosmology]]
-    [[Cosmology of Adaris]]
+[[Category:Adaris]]
-    [[Osia]]
-    [[Realms of Adaris]]