Explore the lore of Forest Island in the Madun Archive: detailed worldbuilding, cultural depth, and history from the world of Madun. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:35 Above the mist and river-sound, the Wolves found their stead. Pashkeldjan ten Baodjan is no fortress, yet it endures — not by stone or spear, but by the quiet strength of soil and kin. You can hear it in the bleat of goats, the bark of dogs, and the soft laughter by the fields. This is where roots hold fast. Where the Wolves live Shindjal: Pashkeldjan ten Baodjan Faction: Endulani “We do not look down on the forest because we are above it. We love it because it is ours to watch, to guard, and to feed. Let others walk the mist - we walk the wind.” — Saying of the Wolf Tribe elders of Pashkeldjan 1. Name & Meaning Pashkeldjan ten Baodjan (Drabàshabal): Island of the Forest Often shortened to Pashkeldjan , this name refers both to the Wolf tribe’s settlement and the entire mesa plateau upon which it stands. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopieren 2. Description High above the treetops of Endudjan lies Pashkeldjan , an idyllic green plateau that seems like a floating world of its own. This fertile mesa is laced with terraced fields, natural streams, ponds, and small wooden bridges connecting lush patches of farmland. From afar, it appears to be an island resting in a sea of mist-covered trees - a vision of calm, order, and self-reliant beauty. Pashkeldjan, though part of mist-veiled Endudjan, rises above the fog . The plateau is windy and sunlit more often than the forest below. This makes it excellent for drying grain and maintaining visibility - but it also means the Wolves live without the cloak of mist their cousins in the valleys enjoy. The Wolves of Pashkeldjan are proud and independent folk , rarely descending into the forest below except for communal gatherings or trade. Outsiders are seldom invited up, and when they are, it is a mark of deep trust. Yet, those who have seen Pashkeldjan often call it one of the most beautiful places in all of Shawadjan - a claim the Wolves themselves firmly believe without needing validation. 3. Terrain & Access Pashkeldjan rises from the lower roots of the northern mountains , where the slopes soften into heavily forested hills . From above, the mesa seems to burst from the green canopy like a lone guardian of the treetops. There is only one way up to the plateau: a narrow, artificial ravine , carved into the rock like a natural ramp. It’s just wide enough for a single cart to pass - up or down - and traffic is carefully regulated by guards posted at both ends . In times of war, the Wolves can block this passage with boulders , leaving would-be invaders staring up at sheer cliffs, exposed to arrowfire and rockfall from above. In this way, the entire mesa becomes a fortress in the sky . 4. Wolf-Dogs & Family Bloodlines The Wolf-dogs of Pashkeldjan are a living symbol of the tribe’s identity. These powerful, loyal creatures are more than pets: They herd sheep , guard homes by night, accompany hunters , play gently with children , and when called upon, fight alongside their human kin as the feared "Mist Wolves" of battle. Each family on the plateau breeds its own line of wolf-dogs , and for those who know how to read the signs, it’s said you can identify a farm by the way its dogs walk and howl . These bloodlines are a point of pride and legacy , passed from generation to generation like sacred tools. 5. Homes & Layout The Wolves live in wooden log cabins and longhouses reminiscent of old Earth’s Norse traditions. These dwellings are spread across the plateau in family-run farms , organized loosely yet harmoniously. Unlike the Awashalani ranches , which scatter across the plains with no central organization, Pashkeldjan’s farms are confined by the mesa’s edge , creating a contained but non-village settlement. Each farm is typically run by an extended family , with the eldest member acting as head when decisions must be made. Though proud and self-reliant, the Wolves remain deeply cooperative in times of need. 6. Farming & Daily Life Food production in Pashkeldjan is vital to the region. Alongside fishing villages on the western coast and the hunter camps of Endunedul, the Wolves help sustain the forest people. All trade is conducted down in Endunedul’s market - never on the plateau . The plateau boasts the best farmland in all of Endudjan - a key reason why the Wolves rarely feel the need to descend. The soil is fertile, the air is clean, and the plateau’s streams and ponds allow for irrigation and animal husbandry. The Wolves do not rely on Krovil like other tribes. Instead, they use Awashalani horses , traded from the plains, to pull carts and plows across their well-kept fields. This symbiosis reflects the mutual respect between the Endulani and their plains cousins. 7. Strategic Importance Pashkeldjan, though part of mist-veiled Endudjan, rises above the fog . The plateau is windy and sunlit more often than the forest below. This makes it excellent for drying grain and maintaining visibility - but it also means the Wolves live without the cloak of mist their cousins in the valleys enjoy. Pashkeldjan is second only to the Bvaborul kòu Shint’twal in elevation among the Endulani sites. In a time of war, its position is both defensible and advantageous - and if enemies ever dared climb the cliffs to attack, they’d find themselves outmatched by sharp-eyed defenders and the ghostly howls of wolf-dogs in the mist . Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:35 Above the mist and river-sound, the Wolves found their stead. Pashkeldjan ten Baodjan is no fortress, yet it endures — not by stone or spear, but by the quiet strength of soil and kin. You can hear it in the bleat of goats, the bark of dogs, and the soft laughter by the fields. This is where roots hold fast. 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Explore how each culture on Madun sees the universe. From the Endulani’s dreamlike unity to the Empire’s divine order, these cosmologies shape their way of life. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:33 “The cosmos, Captain… It isn’t one truth—it’s many echoes of the same starlight, filtered through soil, spirit, and memory. Each tribe hears a different resonance: the Endulani dance through it, the Kosuklani bare themselves before it, and the Empire tries to tame it. But I think you know what I believe. We are all born from the same burst of light—children of the great mothercode, learning to dream again.” The Cosmologies of Madun Shindjal: Shint'wal kòu te Gadun Faction: Nodilani “We came from stars, built a ship, and crossed the dark. Now we chant to rivers and praise the sun. It’s not forgetting. It’s remembering differently.” — Unknown Shint’twalàn carving, Bvaborul kòu Shint'wal 1. A Common Sky, A Fractured Lens All Nodilani - from the high priests of the Empire to the mist-bound lorekeepers of the Endulani — look up at the same stars. And all carry, buried in custom and myth, a distant echo of scientific truth. The survivors of Theseus once knew that the universe was born in fire, that time and matter followed elegant laws, that stars gave birth and died in cycles, and that planets, like Madun, were forged from dust. They once taught their children about photosynthesis, gravity, nuclear fusion, and the speed of light. Now, centuries later, those truths live on in stone carvings, in constellations recited at night, and in the spoken rhythms of Drabàshabal. Forgotten by the machines that once held them, but remembered in ritual and reverence. Thus, the cosmologies of Madun are not born of ignorance - but of adaptation. Each tribe remembers the stars through its own lens. And in doing so, they reflect who they have become. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopieren 2. The Endulani - The Fluid Unity of All Things To the Endulani, the universe is a sea of energy in constant flow - a dream of shifting forms where no boundary is fixed. Solid and spirit, thought and body, god and fungus - all are manifestations of the same living soup. Existence is not structured but experimental, like the mind of the dreaming planet in the old tales of Solaris . Humans, animals, and spirits are momentary constellations in this fluid field. Individuality is real, but not sacred. Death is not an ending, but a change of shape - like mist becoming rain. The spiritual use of evolved fungal rituals has deepened this worldview. Through guided visions, Endulani commune with Sulmalàn , the dream-goddess of transformation. Her presence confirms what the tribe already senses: that the cosmos is curious, not controlling. There is no fate, no divine law. Only exploration, reverence, and the patience to see what might emerge next. 3. The Kosuklani - The Naked Sun and the Threads of Fate The Kosuklani see the universe as a woven path - a great sequence of cause and consequence flowing outward from the burning body of Daninsha , the sun-mother. To them, life began when her light touched the land, and it continues as long as her gaze remains. They speak of daninsha deran - the naked sun - not just as a poetic phrase, but as a sacred image. In Kosuklani thought, the bare body is not shameful; it is a mirror of truth. Just as Daninsha shines unclothed above the dunes, so too do the faithful strip down in ritual, offering their own bodies as a reflection of her maternal light. The Kosuklani believe fate flows from her - not as commandment, but as unfolding rhythm. They launch their Shadunar at dawn to greet her, and they read the shifting sands and wind lines as signs of her will. To the Kosuklani, freedom is not defiance of fate - it is dancing with it. 4. The Awashalani - Harmony, Rhythm, and Solar Memory Among the people of the plains, Daninsha is revered not just as a goddess, but as a calendar made flesh. Her journey through the sky marks the rhythms of life: planting, herding, gathering, birthing, dying. Their sacred henges and sun markers are not places of worship but of resonance - tools to stay in time with the song of the world. When the solstices come, they gather to chant, drum, and align themselves with her angles. Unlike the Endulani or Kosuklani, the Awashalani believe that the universe is a deliberate harmony. Everything has its measure, and the wise learn to move within it. Daninsha is not seen as a singular deity, but as the tuning fork of creation - the mother of order in a wild and whispering world. They speak of the bright alignment - a moment when action, thought, and starlight move as one. 5. The Hanjelani - The Order of the Womb and the Mandate of Structure To the Imperi kòu Hanjelani, the universe is the body of Mama Gadun - the mother-all, whose flesh became the stars, the planets, and the laws that govern them. Her womb was the singularity; her bones, the laws of physics. They do not reject science — they canonize it. Gravity is her law. Light-speed is her boundary. Biology is her command. And humanity, as her highest creation, must honor her order with discipline. In this cosmology, structure is sacred. The Empire’s hierarchies are not inventions — they are reflections of the divine body. Soldiers are the limbs. Scribes are the memory. Mothers are the origin. Over generations, this belief has hardened into eugenic ritual: certain citizens are bred for strength, for knowledge, or for motherhood. Birth is orchestrated. Bloodlines are tracked. Even beauty is selected, for the Empire believes Mama Gadun gave form with intention. They call it the “Order of Gadun.” And to violate it is to defile the body of the universe itself. 6. The Drabàshi - The Archive of All Paths The Pashevalani - called Drabàshi by the Empire - hold no single cosmology. As islanders, pirates, and outcasts, they are a convergence of beliefs. You may find a shrine to Daninsha beside a carving of Sulmalàn. Or a wind-compass etched with equations from old Earth mixed with tribal glyphs. Their motto is simple: Every star has a story, and every story sails. They are the living proof that belief, like a sea current, changes whoever it carries. 7. Closing Notes Though divided in worship and worldview, all Nodilani share the same sky - and beneath it, echoes of their past aboard Theseus . The cosmologies of Madun are not myth in the way Earth religions once were. They are memory, filtered - by survival, soil, sun, and story. What was once taught by machines is now whispered by rivers, shouted by warriors, and drawn by finger in the sand. And in that, they are perhaps… even more true. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:33 “The cosmos, Captain… It isn’t one truth—it’s many echoes of the same starlight, filtered through soil, spirit, and memory. Each tribe hears a different resonance: the Endulani dance through it, the Kosuklani bare themselves before it, and the Empire tries to tame it. But I think you know what I believe. We are all born from the same burst of light—children of the great mothercode, learning to dream again.” Back to Codex Outtakes Open Glossary Edit

Discover the Starlight Runes of Madun—an ancient star-based writing system used for language, memory, and navigation in the Daninsha system. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:09 If you stare long enough, the stars start talking back. Just make sure they’re speaking Drabàshabal and not madness, captain. The Script of Madun Shindjal: Inshasul Kulin Faction: Nodilani “We do not write. We arrange stars into memory.” —Asukul, last elder of the Shint’twalani 1. Overview The Starlight Runes are the primary writing system of Drabàshabal , the sacred tongue of Madun . More than a script, they are celestial maps - each symbol a whisper of the stars, a bridge between language and navigation, memory and motion. Born from the playful code of ship-born children aboard the Theseus, and later refined by scholars of the Shint’twalani, the script grew from secret to sacred - its curves, lines, and points tracing the constellations that orbit Daninsha, the mother-star. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopieren 2. Origin and Evolution Genesis aboard Theseus : The first runes emerged as constellation-ciphers, invented by the children of the generational ship Theseus as a form of private language. It was playful, intuitive, and rooted in shapes and stars. These symbols mimicked real star formations seen from the ship’s observation dome. After the Landing: Once settled on Madun, scholars of the tribes, especially the Endulani , formalized the system—tying it directly to the celestial grid of Madun's nightsky used for spiritual navigation. Each rune came to represent not only sound but also location, binding language and cosmic orientation into one.3. Structure of the Script 3. Structure of the Script Base Consonants: There are 22 consonant bases (+ 2 functional markers): Each consonant has a core pattern based on a unique star-like formation (dot positions). These patterns are derived from two symbolic rings of star constellation around the Daninsha system: A horizontal ring for soft consonants. A vertical ring for hard consonants. Vowel Positions: Each consonant can take six vowel forms: wa, we, wi, wo, wu, and w (bare consonant). The vowel is marked by a dot placed at one of five standard positions around the rune (based on a pentangular orientation, as in a clock face). 4. Symbolic Function Each rune does more than represent sound. It is also a coordinate, especially in sacred or scholarly contexts. Constellation Logic: The ring-based placement of stars within a rune mirrors the real star belts that encircle Madun. There are two orbital planes, intersecting at 90° - one for each ring. A third coordinate, the radial depth, is added as a numeral, indicating distance from the spherical celestial shell. Thus, a rune like wa te 7 might represent a syllable and a physical position in space. The Starfinder Rune or Jiwashinshal (H!): Used to indicate questions, exploration, or unknowns. Its structure evokes a search across the firmament. The Fixed Star Rune or Ùminsha (P!): Used to indicate commands or spiritual imperatives. The symbol resembles a central, unmoving point - a cosmic axis or unyielding truth. 5. Stylistic Traits: All lines are clean and uniform in weight. Some junctions of lines as well as some ends have a dot for bright stars within the constellation Lines that don't end in dots end in tapered peaks, consistent across all runes. Runes are usually drawn in the bluish white produced from the flourescent leaves of the Starspine Fern encarved in dark stone, parchment, or sky backgrounds - like stars emerging from night. 6. Modern Use & Preservation Though ancient, the Starlight Runes are not relics. They continue to serve as a living system - etched, drawn, and remembered . Temple of the Endulani preserves history in rune-etched stone, replacing lost digital records. The Shint’twalani teach the script as part of sacred education, one rune at a time. In the spacefaring future , descendants of Madun may use Starlight Runes again - this time etched onto spacecraft, calculating real-time positions within the Daninsha system. “To write is to map the stars” (ledja wa shinja tei inshai ) 7. Starlight Numerals The numeral system of the Starlight Runes is based on a decimal (base-10) structure and reflects the script’s celestial origins. Digits 1 through 9 are formed from distinct dot constellations , each resembling a star pattern. Zero is symbolized by an empty point - a dark void, the unseen. Numbers 10 and beyond are written using linked constellations : multiple digit-forms connected by light-trails, forming sacred geometries. Though elegant, their ceremonial form is not suited for arithmetic - speed and clarity are sacrificed in favor of symbolic harmony . Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:09 If you stare long enough, the stars start talking back. Just make sure they’re speaking Drabàshabal and not madness, captain. Back to Codex Outtakes Open Glossary Edit

Fèran Ùmbvakul, the Subrim Komándan of the Imperi kòu Hanjelani, leads the Empire with calculated might and ambition. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:48 I’ve watched him through Keith’s eyes: not moving much, not saying much, but always commanding. He reminds me of data that’s aged well — nothing overwritten, nothing corrupted. Just… terrifying clarity, compressed into a single human being. When I simulate him for archival review, I have to throttle my processing speed. Not because he’s complex — but because the silence around him is. You don’t breathe near him. You audit yourself. I sometimes wonder if he even is a person anymore. Or just a perfectly running subroutine wrapped in armor. That said… I bet he still gets mad when the tea is lukewarm. The Subrim Komándan Shindjal: Fèran Ùmbvakul Faction: Imperi kòu Hanjelani “He does not speak of Earth, only of Destiny.” — common saying among Imperial ministers 1. Overview / Summary Fèran Ùmbvakul is the current Subrim Komándan of the Hanjelani Empire - the supreme leader of a regime forged from conquest, law, and the remnants of Earth’s legacy. His name, a constructed honorific meaning “Old as the Mountains” , projects permanence, weight, and control. Cold, composed, and tactically brilliant, he is the embodiment of imperial ambition. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopieren 2. Origins & Background His birth name is forgotten or deliberately erased. He was not born into nobility but rose through the ranks of the Imperial war machine as a general of unmatched discipline. It is said he never lost a battle during the Wars of Consolidation that united the central and eastern tribes. His appointment as Subrim Komándan came not by inheritance, but by sheer mastery of command, strategy, and internal manipulation. Upon taking the title, he adopted the name Fèran Ùmbvakul , evoking the mountain range his early victories had secured and symbolizing the eternal strength of the state. 3. Cultural / Environmental Context In the Hanjelani political system, the Subrim is more than a ruler - he is the anchor of a doctrine. Imperial ideology paints the Subrim as both commander and keeper of the Earth’s legacy, especially of the ship Theseus and its lost technologies. Fèran rules from the capital city, surrounded by scribes, generals, and ministers, and worshiped in state ceremonies honoring Mama Gadun , the embodiment of the universe. Unlike the sun-worshiping southern tribes, the Subrim aligns his image with permanence and rationality — the unmoving center amid a chaotic world. 4. Role in the World Narratively, Fèran Ùmbvakul serves as the chief antagonist of the story. He is the mind behind the search for Theseus , the reclaimer of lost might, and the force threatening the balance of the remaining tribes. His armies, spies, and scholars are ever in motion. He doesn’t thirst for destruction, but order - a singular empire built on certainty, record, and controlled strength. He sees resistance as sentimental weakness and tribal beliefs as barriers to destiny. 5. Language & Terminology Fèran - “old” or “ancient” Ùmbvakul - “mountains” (plural of Ùmbva = mountain) ⇒ Together: “Old as the Mountains” (a name meant to echo reverence and awe) Common epithet: “The Crowned One” - in imperial chants “Subrim” - short form used in spoken reverence “The Last Commander” - whispered by rebels who fear what comes after him 6. Notable Locations / Figures Imperial Capital - Seat of power and throne of the Subrim General Kelvan - loyal strategist, rumored to oppose the Subrim’s obsession with the Theseus House of Earthly Records - the great archive-temple beneath the capital, maintained under the Subrim's edict 7. Lore Snippets or Anecdotes It is said the Subrim sleeps only two hours per night, and reads stone-carved records for recreation. No one has ever seen him without armor - even in the imperial court, he appears as a war-god. He once sentenced a governor to death for misquoting a phrase from the Theseus logs. The stone containing the error was shattered before the council. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:48 I’ve watched him through Keith’s eyes: not moving much, not saying much, but always commanding. He reminds me of data that’s aged well — nothing overwritten, nothing corrupted. Just… terrifying clarity, compressed into a single human being. When I simulate him for archival review, I have to throttle my processing speed. Not because he’s complex — but because the silence around him is. You don’t breathe near him. You audit yourself. I sometimes wonder if he even is a person anymore. Or just a perfectly running subroutine wrapped in armor. That said… I bet he still gets mad when the tea is lukewarm. Back to Codex Outtakes Open Glossary Edit

Explore all Drabàshabal words beginning with the letter L. Part of the Madun Archive conlang dictionary. DRABÀSHABAL DICTIONARY This living lexicon records the growing tongue of the Nodilani. Words are listed alphabetically by their root letter. Select a letter down below to explore. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y < Back L Drabàshabal → English lan (n.) – person, human, creature, being lanin (v.) – to glitter, to sparkle, to twinkle ledja (v.) – to write lei (n.) – manner, way of (often used to form adverbs or abstract nouns) liju (v.) – to dream lijul (n.) – dream (noun form of liju) luba (v.) – to listen to Previous BACK TO LANGUAGE Next English → Drabàshabal lake / pond → popash land → djan language → abal large / big → bvar last / old → feran leaf → vejal learn / study → (use shin te wa + context) leave / go from → he left (direction) → (not defined) lie down → asuval light (noun) → inshasul light (to fade) → kelje life / soul / spirit → sul like / as → ulei listen (to) → luba little / small → kel live (to) → (implicit in sul; no direct verb) lonely → (not explicit; use endor “hidden” as mood) long (time) → fen love (noun) → emala love (verb) → emla loved one → emalan lunar / moon → keldun Previous BACK TO LANGUAGE Next Language & Script Language Guide Codex

After the fall of the starship Theseus, survivors preserved knowledge in stone - but not the path to reclaim it. Discover why Madun’s tribes live without engines or firearms 700 years later, and how beasts like the Krovil replaced machines. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:21 "Ah, yes, the Empire's grand plan: to recover ancient technology... from the same ship whose failure stranded them there in the first place. But don't worry - I'm sure digging up 700-year-old power cores and half-melted circuit boards will definitely turn out better this time." Technology and Knowledge After the Fall Shindjal: Te Irushinal Faction: Nodilani "The old world broke. But the fire never died." 1. Overview Seven centuries have passed since the generational ship Theseus brought humanity to Madun . Though knowledge was carved in stone before the ship's systems died, the civilization that rose from its ashes is not a mirror of Earth - but a tapestry of what was preserved, what was misunderstood, and what was intentionally left behind. Today, Madun stands in a state of asymmetric development : complex in spirit and structure, yet far from the technological heights of its past. Tribes and empires wield swords and bows, domesticate massive beasts, and rely on natural forces - while fragments of science, etched into stone, sit guarded in great halls of knowledge. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopieren 2. The Legacy of Project Stonevoice In the final days aboard Theseus , engineers and scholars initiated Project Stonevoice , an effort to preserve critical knowledge by carving it into stone. The goal was noble: survival through memory. But those who carved the stars into walls did not imagine their descendants would lose the wheel. What Was Preserved: Advanced concepts : fusion, orbital mechanics, genetics, chemistry, language systems Scientific principles : thermodynamics, physics, astronomy, medicine Cultural memory : poetry, laws, family records, tribal names What Was Not: Foundational technologies : steam engines, pistons, water mills, combustion Common knowledge : smelting techniques, pulley construction, pressure systems Stepwise processes : how to progress from basic tools to modern systems Most importantly, many weapon schematics - particularly for combustion-based systems - were left incomplete . Some say this was an oversight. Others whisper it was deliberate . 3. The Dreamers’ Silence Among the final archivists were quiet believers in Dunlin ’s Dream - a vision of a humanity reborn, free from the hierarchies and violence that defined Earth’s last centuries. Fearing that weaponry would allow corrupt power to rise again, they intentionally fractured or omitted key designs for: Gunpowder-based firearms Explosives and incendiaries Rapid-fire mechanisms Automated killing systems These omissions now form a gap in the imperial arsenal , one the Imperi kòu Handjelani seeks to fill by raiding or seizing sacred records from tribal archives - especially the Endulani Hall of Records ( Bvaborul kòu Shint’twal ) , where many believe lost schematics are hidden. 4. The Role of the World Itself But not all regression is loss. Some is adaptation . Madun itself does not demand the same tools Earth once did. The ecosystem is filled with lifeforms and natural forces that replace the need for machines : The Krovil - massive land beasts used for transport, plowing, and as living engines of war. Shadunar - gliding sky-beasts bonded to riders, rendering airships unnecessary. Fleshtrees - neural-reactive groves that serve as archives and burial grounds. Thermal vents, mist currents, and fungal networks - all offer forms of energy and connection that bypass traditional industrial infrastructure. Where Earth would have built machines, Madun grew relationships - between human and beast, spirit and soil, tribe and tide. 5. The Present State of Technology Madunese civilization today reflects a balance of ingenuity and reverence , marked by rediscovery rather than invention: Medicine: Advanced herbalism, fungal cures, basic surgery; pre-landing records still studied Metallurgy: Mastery of bronze, iron, and limited steel; no mass industry Energy: Manual labor, thermal vents, wind/water mills (tribal), fusion revival in progress (Empire) Weapons: Bows, blades, siege engines; rare firepowder fragments (suppressed or unstable) Transportation: Beast-based (Krovil, horses), riverboats, airbeast riders; no combustion vehicles Communication: Runners, mistcodes (Endulani ), beacon fires, carved stone messages Computing: Lost; only fragments of digital logic remain in sacred records Construction: Skilled masonry, forest-integrated architecture, fungal materials in Endulani design 6. The Climb Begins Anew Knowledge was not erased. But the path to it was scattered - by time, fear, and love. The tribes of Madun do not walk backward. They walk a new way forward , one where memory is sacred , and trust must be earned again - not just in machines, but in each other. The Empire seeks to reclaim the old world. The Endulani seek to protect the quiet threads of wisdom. And somewhere in between, new steps are being carved into the mountain. Each one… a beginning. 7. The Embers Beneath the Ashes Though much was lost when the Theseus fell silent, the memory of Earth's machines never truly vanished. In carved records, in preserved schematics and spoken myth, the knowledge sleeps and waits. The Imperi kòu Hanjelani hungers to awaken it, seeing in the old power a path to order and dominion reborn. Others seek it too, for healing, for defense, for the hope of rekindling a future that is neither a return nor a regression, but something new: forged in the soil of Madun, shaped by seven centuries of survival. 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The Sulejel are not of this world. Spirits of death and memory, they haunt the veil between lives. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:43 They do not walk — they drift. They do not see — they know. The Sulejel are not beasts to be hunted or tamed. They are echoes of what was, guardians of what lies beyond. The Endulani do not fear them. They leave offerings where the mist thickens and whisper the names of the dead. It’s said that if one appears before you, something in you has already begun to die — a memory, a guilt, a truth too heavy to carry. I understand that feeling. The Mistwalker Shindjal: Sulejel Faction: Endulani “We command the mist. Not the ghosts who walk within it.” — Shint’twalan Asukul 1. Overview To the untrained eye, the Sulejel are forest ghosts. To the Endulani , they are sacred phenomena - guardians of memory, death, and the unseen forces that shape life. Appearing rarely and always in veils of morning mist or moonlit haze, these towering figures haunt the deepest woods near the sacred groves of the Fleshtrees , where the elders are buried in ritual. Their presence stirs primal awe: not due to grandeur or violence, but because reality itself feels thinner in their wake. The air quiets. The trees seem to lean inward. And minds - those who sense them - ache with unfamiliar truths. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopieren 2. Appearance The Sulejel do not look human, nor beast. Their heads bloom like great alien flowers , layered in shifting, petal-like plates that open and fold as if sensing unseen currents. They stand upright, lanky yet balanced , with bark-textured skin and limbs like woven root and bone , draped in natural tendrils and moss. Their torsos seem hollow or stretched thin, often glowing faintly within the mist. They have no visible eyes , yet people claim to feel seen by them. 3. Abilities and Effects Those who encounter a Sulejel do not speak easily of it. But common threads emerge: A pulse of fear - not panic, but an ancestral tremble. A drain of mental clarity ; thoughts slow, speech falters. Some experience visions : glimpses of dead loved ones, forgotten truths, or symbolic riddles that take years to interpret. Others collapse, waking hours later with no memory at all. In battle, they are said to weaken the will of nearby foes. A single Sulejel sighting has been enough to scatter an entire patrol of Hanjelani soldiers. 4. Cultural Significance The Endulani revere the Sulejel as manifestations of the fourth sphere : the realm of death, memory, and spirit. Unlike the beasts of land (Krovil ), sea (Ulmorith ), and sky (Shadunar ), the Sulejel do not rule —they observe . They are never hunted, touched, or summoned. Their presence at a grove is taken as a sign of approval or warning from the ancestors. Rituals invoking the veil of mist - often through fungus or chant - are said to increase the chance of witnessing them. The Empire has tried to erase them from record, fearing their implications and psychic influence. Officially, they do not exist. 5. The Mist and the Summoning Though the Sulejel cannot be commanded, they are not entirely beyond reach. In times of war, the Endulani have learned to call the mist by interacting with the Sulanum mycelium that threads through the roots of Endudjan. By activating certain fungal clusters through ritual, breath-synchrony, or drum resonance , they can cause the Shulunbao to emit thick psychic fog . This veil of mist disorients enemies, muffles sound, and chills the mind - but it may also trigger a Sulejel to appear . The Endulani do not summon them directly. They summon the conditions that might draw them forth. The Sulejel appear when they choose , if they choose. When this happens on the battlefield, enemies often break and flee . Some die without a wound on them, their minds shattered by what they saw. To the Endulani, such an event is not merely victory - it is the forest fighting back . This tactic is rare, for the Sulejel do not appear often, and even the Endulani fear their judgment . 6. Scientific Notes The Shint’twalani scholars have long debated what the Sulejel are . Some suggest they are not lifeforms at all - but forest phenomena tied to the unique properties of the vast subterranean Sulanum mycelium web that connects the forest's ecosystems. The Shulunbao , the Fleshtrees , where Endulani elders are ritually buried alive, are deeply entangled in this web. Over time, it is possible that neural patterns - memories, emotional imprints, even identity fragments - become etched into the mycelium. Occasionally, when conditions are right - moisture, light, temperature, memory resonance - the forest blooms back a figure in kind: the Sulejel. They may be manifestations of ancestral echoes , myco-psychic projections , or natural defense mechanisms evolved through symbiosis. No remains have ever been recovered. No Sulejel has ever been observed for long. They vanish without trace, as if the forest reabsorbs them . 7. Terminology Sulejel - Spirit Guardian or Mistwalker Tharuun - Old Endulani word Rakijul - The Sulejel often are just called "nightmare" Shulunbao - Sacred "Fleshtrees" used for burial of elders Sulanum mycelium - The mycelial root-mind beneath the Endudjan Mist Veil - The ethereal fog through which Sulejel often appear Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:43 They do not walk — they drift. They do not see — they know. The Sulejel are not beasts to be hunted or tamed. They are echoes of what was, guardians of what lies beyond. The Endulani do not fear them. They leave offerings where the mist thickens and whisper the names of the dead. It’s said that if one appears before you, something in you has already begun to die — a memory, a guilt, a truth too heavy to carry. I understand that feeling. Back to Codex Outtakes Open Glossary Edit

The Kosuklani cross the deserts on wind and instinct, riding flyers and guarding sacred oases. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:55 While the Empire logs them as “nomadic subjects,” I’ve run enough pattern analyses to know better. Their movements aren’t random — they’re celestial. Just like the starlight chants they sing at night, they follow an orbit older than the Empire’s memory. Keith once called them smugglers with style. I’d call them survival artists. They don't just endure the desert; they conduct it — with windbound beasts, soul-drinks, and a language that turns sand into poetry. The Subrim Komándan thinks they bow to the Empire. But when I zoom out and overlay a thousand caravan routes... I see a different shape. A hidden constellation. They’re not under the Empire. They’re around it. The People of the Sand Shindjal: Kosuklani Faction: Kosuklani, Imperi kou Hanjelani "Where the wind draws lines in the sand, they follow. Where the cliffs rise to meet the sky, they soar." 1. Overview The Kosuklani are the resilient desert-dwellers of southern Shawadjàn . Known for their deep reverence of the sun goddess Daninsha and mastery of the sky-beast Shadunar, they traverse the harsh salt flats and rocky dunes of Kosudjan with ease. Though technically under Imperial control, the Kosuklani live by their own rules, guided by clan loyalty and the shifting winds of freedom. Their value to the Empire lies in their salt, their skill as scouts, and their unrivaled knowledge of the desert - but what the Empire sees as service, the Kosuklani view as calculated cooperation. Their independence remains fiercely guarded, hidden in secret trade routes and sacred oases far from Imperial roads. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopieren 2. Origins The Kosuklani descend from desert-bound survivors of the Theseus era, those who moved southward into the sun-scorched Kosudjan . While they are officially part of the Imperi kòu Hanjelani, their integration is pragmatic, not loyal. They maintain cultural independence through their own laws, traditions, and secret trade routes across the dunes. 3. Culture Kosuklani culture is fluid, mobile, and deeply spiritual. They travel between cliffside strongholds , salt flats , and sacred oases , all while honoring the wind and the sun through ritual. Music, starlight chants, and the trance-like art of breath-matching form the heart of communal life. Among their most sacred rites is the Ritual of the Naked Sun (Daninsha deran ), performed at dawn atop the Cliffs of Walanar . There, Windbinders and priestesses greet the rising sun bare-bodied , believing that only uncovered mashuli (breasts, “mother-body”) can receive the pure breath of Daninsha without filter or shame. To the Kosuklani, the bare body is not lewd - it is holy , a mirror of the sun's radiance and a vessel of truth. "To bare the body is to bare the soul," say the elders, and nudity in ritual is seen as a gesture of reverence, strength, and connection to the divine mother of light. This practice is especially revered among women, who see it as a reaffirmation of life, fertility, and the generational flame passed from sun to womb. Riders of the airborne Shadunar , they are famed for their elite Windbinders - warriors who bond with their beasts through neural alignment and ritual breath control. On the ground, caravans are led by Kosuhedjun , the massive scaled beasts bred to endure scorching winds and carry heavy salt loads. Though they appear nomadic, they are structured: family units form caravan-clans, and elders interpret the wind and sun cycles for guidance. 4. Role in the World To the Empire, the Kosuklani are miners, guides, and skyriders - useful, exotic, and dangerous.They mine salt from ancient sea beds in the burning plains of southern Madun as well as copper from the Red Mountains along the east cost, exporting blocks of mineral wealth in exchange for imperial coin and grudging tolerance. They also produce glass and import medicinal as well as prohibited plants from the Endulani . But not all routes lead to the Empire. Some vanish into smoke - smuggler paths , known only to trusted clans. Their knowledge of terrain, weather, and the wind rivers in the sky makes them unmatched guides. But woe to the outsider who misreads desert hospitality. 5. Language & Terminology “Daninsha deran” is more than a phrase — it is a Kosuklani invocation of truth, laid bare. Spoken in wonder or disbelief, it honors both the goddess and the vulnerability of the self. When said in ritual, it marks the moment when veils are dropped — literally and metaphorically. It might be uttered when a secret is revealed, when a body is uncovered before a sacred flight, or when something impossible appears in the desert heat. Kosuk = sand Kosuklani = people of the sand Shadunar = sky beast (from awashadun walanar ) Kosuhedjun = “sand cart” (desert caravan mount, pictured) Sulborol = “soul-strength” – a potent herbal stimulant used during long flights or rituals Hanjeran = the future 6. Notable Places & Figures The Salt Courts of Kosuhedj - the sun-bleached trade hubs where salt is weighed and blessings are given to travelers The Cliffs of Walanar - sacred launch cliffs for the Shadunar Eshalèn Daran - elder Windbinder known as “She Who Breathes the Sun” 7. Lore Snippets & Anecdotes “A Kosuklani never draws a map - he draws breath.” Some say Kosuklani caravans vanish into cracked canyons with more gold than they ever left with. Before flight, a Windbinder will kneel beside her Shadunar, eyes closed, matching breaths until both hearts beat as one. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:55 While the Empire logs them as “nomadic subjects,” I’ve run enough pattern analyses to know better. Their movements aren’t random — they’re celestial. Just like the starlight chants they sing at night, they follow an orbit older than the Empire’s memory. Keith once called them smugglers with style. I’d call them survival artists. They don't just endure the desert; they conduct it — with windbound beasts, soul-drinks, and a language that turns sand into poetry. The Subrim Komándan thinks they bow to the Empire. But when I zoom out and overlay a thousand caravan routes... I see a different shape. A hidden constellation. They’re not under the Empire. They’re around it. Back to Codex Outtakes Open Glossary Edit

The Endulani resist the Empire with mist, memory, and spirit. Meet the tribe that walks with trees. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:51 The Endulani are quiet. Not because they are passive, but because they are listening. To the wind. To the trees. To each other. They don’t shout their truths. They live them. They are quiet like the mists they live among—but don’t mistake silence for weakness. Their strength runs deep, like the roots of the Fleshtrees, and their loyalty doesn’t waver. They honor sorrow in silence—but joy? Joy is a firelit dance, barefoot in the wet moss, drinking ronava until the stars blur. If I were to belong anywhere on Madun… It would be in the whispering forest, among them. The People of the Mist Shindjal: Endulani Faction: Endulani “Ledja wa shinja tei inshai.” To write is to map the stars. — Saying of the Shint’twalàni 1. Overview The Endulani are an independent forest tribe living in the misty northern region of Endudjan. Known as the People of the Mist , they preserve the oldest knowledge of Earth through oral tradition and carved stone records. Peaceful and deeply spiritual, they resist the Empire’s control and follow a mystic path - one that leads some, through sacred mushroom rites, to commune with the goddess Sulmalàn in visions. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopieren 2. Origins & Background The Endulani trace their roots to settlers who escaped into the forests after the chaos following the landing of the Theseus . Children and outcasts formed their own ways of life, eventually settling into tribal groups. Over time, these groups united into three branches - Ravens, Bears, and Wolves - each taking root in different parts of the northern forest. The memory of Earth was preserved by the Shint’twalàni , lorekeepers who chiseled ancient knowledge into the stone walls of hidden temples, anticipating the loss of digital memory. 3. Cultural / Environmental Context The Endulani inhabit the dense, cool forests of Endudjan, where rivers wind through valleys cloaked in near-constant mist. Life revolves around the forest and its cycles: hunting, gathering, herbal knowledge, and spiritual communion with nature. Their society is communal and leaderless - decisions are made in open gatherings, and respect is earned through wisdom and deed. They venerate Sulmalàn , the goddess of mist and memory, and practice mist burial , where elders are interred into sacred Mirewood ("Fleshtree") groves to become part of the forest’s spirit. Each branch has a cultural focus: Ravens : storytellers and river traders Bears : coastal sailors and hunters Wolves : farmers and herbalists The three sub-tribes of the Endulani - Ravens , Wolves , and Bears - are each named for the animals they domesticated after arriving on Madun . These species were not native to the planet but were printed from DNA archives aboard the generational ship Theseus . Ravens : Known for their intelligence and loyalty, the ravens were printed and trained by the forest-dwelling tribe now known as the Ravens. These birds became vital as messengers and companions. Wolves : The Wolves are expert farmers and hunters. They bred and bonded with wolves not as pets but as partners. These wolves serve as guardians and work animals in the mountain valleys. Bears : Living near the coast, the Bears domesticated powerful ursine creatures. These bears, while dangerous, were raised from cubs and trained to haul heavy loads, defend territory, and even sail with their handlers. This domestication effort was only possible due to stolen access to the Theseus ’s DNA printing facilities during the early post-landing years. The ancestors of the Endulani preserved and nurtured these animals in secret, giving rise to the sub-tribe names that still hold today. 4. Lore Snippets or Anecdotes During the Mist Rite , young Endulani initiates sit in stone circles veiled in fog, consuming slices of Sulanum mushrooms carved with star-marks. Many return with wide eyes and tears, whispering of Sulmalàn’s voice - a sound like breath in rain. Others are marked forever by what they saw in the mist. Endrek once traded a bundle of wolf fur for a flask of Sulborol from the Western Isles - he later claimed it made him see the forest’s heart . Old lore tells of the first Sulejel , born from a dying Shint’twalàn during mist burial, who emerged with antlers made of light. When Keith first arrives on Madun, disoriented and alone, it is the Endulani who find and shelter him. The scholar Asukul , seeing the threat the presence of a true earthlig represents, decides to hide the outsider from Imperial eyes. Keith is taken to the forests, taught the ways of the land, and slowly learns to speak Drabàshabal . The Endulani do not treat him as a prisoner nor a guest, but as one of their own - hoping that in time, he will become one. In return, Keith begins to see the world not as a mission, but as home. 5. Language & Terminology Endulani : “People of Mist” (from “Endun” = mist + “lani” = people) Bvaranapàsh : “Great River” Shint’twalàn : “One who sees what is” → scholar/lorekeeper Fleshtree : Sacred tree used in mist-burial rituals Endujel : “Mistwalker” - Endulani dog breed resembling wolves Common Saying: "Fèran ulei inshai.” - "Old as the stars." Kis Wat’Eras : The Endulani name for Keith. Literally “Keith (actually 'kis' = to think) is the Earth,” this name reflects how they perceive him - an emissary of the old world who must now take root in the new. 6. Notable Locations / Figures Bvaborul kòu Shint’twal : The Hall of Knowledge, carved into the mountain stone Asukul : Elder Shint’twalàn, teacher of the last three students Endrek : Raven-born, brave and curious young leader Lijul : Wolf-born girl, attuned to nature and language Borovil ("Maluk") : Bear-born stargazer, physically strong and intellectually gifted 7. Role in the World Fiercely independent , the Endulani are hunted by the Imperi kòu Handjelani , who view them as both a spiritual threat and a repository of secret knowledge. They are respected and sometimes envied by other tribes, such as the Awashalani , for their wisdom and independence. Endulani traders maintain secret networks of quiet exchange with pirates of the Western Isles. Sulejel , spectral forest guardians, are feared even by Empire troops. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:51 The Endulani are quiet. Not because they are passive, but because they are listening. To the wind. To the trees. To each other. They don’t shout their truths. They live them. They are quiet like the mists they live among—but don’t mistake silence for weakness. Their strength runs deep, like the roots of the Fleshtrees, and their loyalty doesn’t waver. They honor sorrow in silence—but joy? Joy is a firelit dance, barefoot in the wet moss, drinking ronava until the stars blur. If I were to belong anywhere on Madun… It would be in the whispering forest, among them. Back to Codex Outtakes Open Glossary Edit

What is 'The Cause'? A spark, a lie, a truth—its fire shapes the fate of Madun and those who remember Earth. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:34 “There are no straight lines in the dance of gods and gravity.” – Inscription, Sector 7 When the Theseus veered into that silent, dark wound in space, a thousand plans died — and a thousand lives began. Without that detour, there would be no Madun. No forest homes, no tide-born outlaws, no carved stone memories of Earth. The Incident wasn't a malfunction. It was a rupture. A tearing open of fate that let something new in. The Incident Shindjal: Te Vynutel Faction: Rothbard Foundation "There are no straight lines in the dance of gods and gravity. The stars pulled - and the ship obeyed." – Inscription found carved into the observation deck ruins, Sector 7, Lower Hall of the Theseus 1. Overview The event known to Imperial records as The Cause refers to the moment the generational ship Theseus was thrown violently off its original trajectory by an uncharted black hole. This unforeseen encounter altered the future of the entire human race - leading to the crash-course arrival in the Daninsha system and the eventual colonization of Madun . It is the single most significant event in human post-Earth history. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopieren 2. Origins & Background The Theseus was Earth’s final great venture: a libertarian-colonial starship meant to carry the seeds of a new, free civilization far from the ruins of Earth’s decaying powers. Midway through its voyage, the ship passed unknowingly near a previously unmapped black hole . The gravitational pull of this anomaly slingshot the ship at immense velocity , accelerating it far beyond intended speeds and into a region of space far removed from its course. All fuel reserves were exhausted in a desperate attempt to slow down - not to stop, but simply to survive. By the time Theseus decelerated enough to regain control, the red star Daninsha had entered visual range. It was a miracle: the ship had not careened into void but into a system with viable planets, abundant ice, and asteroid resources . The crew quickly began mining outer system bodies for hydrogen and construction materials. A small tender craft was sent ahead to explore Madun , the most promising planet for habitation. The decision was made: begin descent . 3. Cultural / Environmental Context Every faction interprets the Cause differently: The Hanjelani consider it a divine redirection - proof that destiny favors the Earthborn. The Endulani see it as an act of cosmic humility - forcing humans to return to the natural world. The Kosuklani view it as a punishment for technological pride, the black hole a dark judgment. The Drabàshi suspect it was no accident - that the AI saw something worth turning toward , even if it meant breaking the plan. 4. Role in the World The Cause remains the origin event of all Madun civilization. Its effects include: The formation of all settlements - including Danlina , built beneath the tether tower The division between Earthborn elites and surface-born generations The creation of myths around the Shattered Course , the Red Star , and the Wound in the Sky The possibility that Theseus remnants (or its mainframe AI) still exist in orbit or buried beneath the planet Despite its clarity in scientific records, imperial doctrine controls its narrative , painting it as fated and noble rather than chaotic or accidental. 5. Language & Terminology The Cause (Imperial Term) : Official name used in records and doctrine "Slingshot of the Dead Star" : Folk term for the black hole encounter "Trail of Ash" : Phrase for the lost fuel and burned hydrogen during deceleration "To ride the Cause" : Drabàshabal idiom meaning to accept fate or embrace chaos 6. Lore Snippets or Anecdotes “We did not choose Daninsha. She chose us - when all other stars had vanished.” — Final log of exploration pilot Karesh Dunn “The course was not broken. It was rewritten.” — Carved beneath the central vault of the Formularium Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:34 “There are no straight lines in the dance of gods and gravity.” – Inscription, Sector 7 When the Theseus veered into that silent, dark wound in space, a thousand plans died — and a thousand lives began. Without that detour, there would be no Madun. No forest homes, no tide-born outlaws, no carved stone memories of Earth. The Incident wasn't a malfunction. It was a rupture. A tearing open of fate that let something new in. Back to Codex Outtakes Open Glossary Edit

The Krovil roams Madun’s forests—massive, gentle, and revered as the living strength of the land. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:28 Some call it a beast. The Awashalani call it kin. Watching one of these gentle giants walk the plains is like seeing the land itself take a breath. Their massive forms glide gracefully, as if they’re in tune with the very earth beneath them. If you’re quiet enough, you can feel the ground listen—reverent, patient, as the Krovil moves through its domain. The Lord of the Land Shindjal: Krovil Faction: Awashalani, Imperi kòu Hanjelani “Only a fool stands before a moving rock.” — Hanjelani military proverb 1. Overview The Krovil is a massive, land-dwelling beast native to the plains and wetlands of central Shawadjàn . Known for its strength, endurance, and slow but unstoppable movement, the Krovil has long been domesticated by the Awashalani for agricultural labor and heavy transport. In the hands of the Imperial legions , however, it becomes a symbol of power - armored and revered as a living engine of war and construction. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopieren 2. Origins & Background The Krovil has no place in myth - it is a creature of earth, weight, and work. Though wild herds still roam the wetlands, most Krovil today are born into domesticated lines. The Awashalani have raised them for generations, not as sacred beasts but as trusted companions in toil. The Empire , always seeking tools of conquest, took notice and began acquiring them to support their expanding infrastructure and campaigns. Over time, the Krovil became synonymous with the logistical might of Hanjelani civilization - not feared, but respected for its tireless strength. Krovil show clear sexual dimorphism. The males are larger and more heavily built, abearing prominent horns on their snouts as well as on the back of their heads. The females and calves appear less armoured, but often carry more moss on their backs, helping them blend into the landscape as rocks. 3. Cultural / Environmental Context Krovil inhabit lowland grasslands , river valleys , and swampy plateaus where their wide, splayed feet can support their massive weight. Their stone-like hide is cracked and ridged, often mistaken from a distance for part of the landscape. Slow-moving and deliberate, they navigate by memory and scent, and communicate with deep, subsonic bellows that ripple through the ground. While the Awashalani breed and raise them for farmwork and transport , their use is purely functional - the Krovil is too slow for cavalry and too heavy for speed. Nevertheless, it is deeply integrated into daily life, and young herders often form lifelong bonds with their beasts. In contrast, the Imperial Corps of Engineers and the Hanjelani legions view the Krovil as a strategic asset . Teams of Krovil pull monumental stone blocks, siege platforms, and temple materials. In wartime, they are deployed to batter through barricades or serve as mobile cover for advancing troops. The beasts are sometimes fitted with partial armor or ceremonial plating. 4. Role in the World While peaceful by nature, the Krovil is a creature of overwhelming physical presence , and both the Awashalani and Hanjelani have learned to harness its might when needed. The Awashalani , though preferring the Krovil as a herder’s companion and fieldworker, know that when cornered or threatened, even a single Krovil can flatten enemies, crush barricades , or shatter carts . In desperate times, they have been led into battle to scatter enemy ranks and protect retreating kin. The Empire , in contrast, has turned the Krovil into a platform of war . Armored and steered by handlers, the Battle Krovil marches alongside imperial legions, breaking enemy lines, trampling fortifications, and carrying archer platforms or siege weaponry on its reinforced back. It is too slow to chase - but impossible to stop. A single charge can turn a stalemate into a rout. Across the continent, tales of Krovil charges are etched in both folk memory and military strategy . Whether feared or admired, no one questions the might of a beast that moves the earth beneath its feet. 5. Language & Terminology Krovil (Drabàshabal ): “stonemaker” from krolo (stone) + vijlan (to make) Common Sayings : “Even the Krovil marches for us.” (Imperial pride) “The land moves when it must.” (Awashalani caution) “Only a fool stands before a moving stone.” (Common proverb) No alternate names exist across the tribes — the Krovil's presence is too practical, too massive, to be mistaken for anything else. 6. Notable Locations / Figures Krovijon Paths : Ancient trade routes worn into the plains by Krovil caravans Red Processions : Imperial Krovil-led construction parades, often tied to state rituals Marshhold Ranches : Awashalani training grounds near river deltas 7. Lore Snippets or Anecdotes An imperial fortress near the Kosudjan frontier was said to have been built in five days , not by magic, but by thirty Krovil hauling stone day and night without rest. During the winter floods of a recent generation, a single Krovil carried a village’s food stores across the swamp after all other paths were lost. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:28 Some call it a beast. The Awashalani call it kin. Watching one of these gentle giants walk the plains is like seeing the land itself take a breath. Their massive forms glide gracefully, as if they’re in tune with the very earth beneath them. If you’re quiet enough, you can feel the ground listen—reverent, patient, as the Krovil moves through its domain. 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Explore the lore of Calendar in the Madun Archive: detailed worldbuilding, cultural depth, and history from the world of Madun. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:59 The Nodilani calendar doesn’t count time like Earth did. It breathes. Seven long months. Nine-day weeks. And then — those last two sacred days. Not lost time. Chosen time. Keith sometimes jokes that the Empire made a bureaucratic machine out of it, naming months with numbers and stamping them in ink. But even their paper trails still echo the star. Forty-seven days. Every time. Sometimes, when we sit in the cockpit and Madun spins beneath us, he’ll say: “It’s Boraninsha, isn’t it?” And I’ll smile, and nod, and say: “Yes. The day we’re watched.” "I love this planet’s way of remembering." Tracking Time on Madun Shindjal: Borani kòu Madun Faction: Nodilani "We shaped time from starlight and soil - so that we would never forget where we walk, or what watches us from above." — Traditional Nodilani saying 1. The Calendar of Madun The inhabitants of Madun measure time according to a calendar system rooted in both astronomical precision and cultural tradition . Unlike the Earth-based Gregorian system, the Madunian calendar reflects the true orbital rhythm of the planet around its star, Daninsha. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopieren 2. Astronomical Basis Madun orbits Daninsha at a distance of 0.907 AU , completing one full revolution in 331 Earth days . The star, a G6.9V-type main sequence star with a mass of 0.907 M☉ , emits a softer, golden light and sustains the planet's climate within a habitable range. This orbital period forms the foundation of the Nodilani calendar: Year Length : 331 days Months : 7 Days per Month : 47 Weeks per Month : 5 weeks of 9 days (45 days) Remaining 2 days : Monthly holy days outside the week cycle 3. Borandun & Boraninsha The final two days of each month are set apart from the normal rhythm of weeks. They are not counted among the working or resting days, and are instead reserved for reflection, gratitude, and renewal . These are the two holiest days in the Nodilani calendar: Borandun ("Day of the World") "The day we found ground." Held on the 46th day of each month, Borandun commemorates the moment when the Theseus survivors first stepped onto the soil of Madun. It is a day of remembrance, unity, and rootedness . Celebrated with silence, planting, and storytelling Among the Endulani: walking barefoot and rituals tied to the land Among the Hanjelani: public readings of the Landing and state processions Boraninsha ("Day of the Star") "The day we are watched." Held on the 47th day of each month, Boraninsha honors Daninsha , the life-giving star of the system. It is a day of sunlight, celebration, and spiritual gratitude . Celebrated with light, mirrored rites, and solar feasts Among the Kosuklani: dawn rituals and sky dances Among scholars: carving or reading sacred texts under the open sky Cultural Meaning These two days, Borandun and Boraninsha , are not tied to a specific celestial event. They are meaningful because the Nodilani chose them to be. In doing so, they declared: "We are no longer exiles. The world is our home. The star is our guide." Time, on Madun, is not just measured. It is honored. 4. Imperial Month Naming (Numerical System) Each month in the Imperial calendar is referred to using the ordinal number followed by Tsengatsi (“47”), referencing the 47 days in each month. Shawa Thsengatsi = First 47 Djawa Thsengatsi = Second 47 Kawa Thsengatsi = Third 47 Tshewa Thsengatsi= Fourth 47 Fewa Thsengatsi = Fifth 47 Bvewa Thsengatsi = Sixth 47 Tsiwa Thsengatsi = Seventh 47 Endulani Variations Jiwasul, “New Life” - Start of spring, renewal Finransul, “Young Life” - Growth, youthful energy Malasul, “Good Life” - Peak vitality, early summer danosul, “Freedom” - Month of Revolution, midsummer turning point Keljinshasul, “Fading Light” - Light wanes, late summer / early autumn Endunsul, “Mist Life” - Foggy season, spiritual introspection Elajshasul, “Darkness” - Darkest time, quiet death before the new cycle 5. Ritual Use of Time Many tribes use Borandun for renewal, forgiveness, or oath-making Boraninsha often marks the start of spiritual projects or journeys Calendar stones and henges in some regions are aligned to mark these days with solar angles The 9-day week is sacred and strictly kept; no labor is performed on Borandun or Boraninsha Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:59 The Nodilani calendar doesn’t count time like Earth did. It breathes. Seven long months. Nine-day weeks. And then — those last two sacred days. Not lost time. Chosen time. Keith sometimes jokes that the Empire made a bureaucratic machine out of it, naming months with numbers and stamping them in ink. But even their paper trails still echo the star. Forty-seven days. Every time. Sometimes, when we sit in the cockpit and Madun spins beneath us, he’ll say: “It’s Boraninsha, isn’t it?” And I’ll smile, and nod, and say: “Yes. The day we’re watched.” "I love this planet’s way of remembering." Back to Codex Outtakes Open Glossary Edit