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	=== Rise of the undead ===		=== Rise of the undead ===
	In the middle of the hundredth century, Oscan was in the midst of a time of great prosperity. The artists, craftspeople, and merchants of Oscan had established close ties to the nations of [[Kea Racha]], and the kingdom was thriving as a regional power after the breakup of the [[Sangiran Empire]].		In the middle of the hundredth century, Oscan was in the midst of a time of great prosperity. The artists, craftspeople, and merchants of Oscan had established close ties to the nations of [[Kea Racha]], and the kingdom was thriving as a regional power after the breakup of the [[Sangiran\|Sangiran Empire]].

	This all came to an end in early {{Year\|6940}} as the dead began to rise across Oscan. Hordes of the formerly dead emerged from cemeteries, gravesites, and anywhere else the dead were interred, seemingly in unison. Though initially repelled and returned to the grave in some settlements, ultimately efforts to fight back the undead proved fruitless as they congregated into larger hordes, enveloping small communities as they moved.		This all came to an end in early {{Year\|6940}} as the dead began to rise across Oscan. Hordes of the formerly dead emerged from cemeteries, gravesites, and anywhere else the dead were interred, seemingly in unison. Though initially repelled and returned to the grave in some settlements, ultimately efforts to fight back the undead proved fruitless as they congregated into larger hordes, enveloping small communities as they moved.

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	=== Religion ===		=== Religion ===
	A variety of gods were worshiped in the days of the Kingdom of Oscan. The region followed a number of faiths, a complex blend of deities from the Chaskan, Aserdian, and Khapeshan pantheons. [[Hasamel]], [[Nisaba]], and [[Aya]] were considered particularly important.		A variety of gods were worshiped in the days of the Kingdom of Oscan. The region followed a number of faiths, a complex blend of deities from the [[Chaskan pantheon\|Chaskan]], [[Aserdian pantheon\|Aserdian]], and [[Khapeshan pantheon\|Khapeshan]] pantheons. [[Hasamel]], [[Nisaba]], and [[Aya]] were considered particularly important.

	Since the rise of the undead, religion has shifted quite drastically. The staunch opposition to the undead presented by some followers of [[Harinna]] and [[Shai]] has been quite popular, aided by the presence of paladins who have traveled to the Deathlands to fulfill their oaths. Some survivors, however, have come to the conclusion that their former kingdom cannot be saved, or is not worth saving. While the government of Tasha tries hard to quash these beliefs, underground cults to both [[Lotan]] and [[Erra]] have formed. While the former actively attempts to undermine the security of the city, the latter still pose a problem by refusing to work and proselytizing others to join their nihilistic religion.		Since the rise of the undead, religion has shifted quite drastically. The staunch opposition to the undead presented by some followers of [[Harinna]] and [[Shai]] has been quite popular, aided by the presence of paladins who have traveled to the Deathlands to fulfill their oaths. Some survivors, however, have come to the conclusion that their former kingdom cannot be saved, or is not worth saving. While the government of Tasha tries hard to quash these beliefs, underground cults to both [[Lotan]] and [[Erra]] have formed. While the former actively attempts to undermine the security of the city, the latter still pose a problem by refusing to work and proselytizing others to join their nihilistic religion.

	=== Languages ===		=== Languages ===
	The primary language spoken in the Kingdom of Oscan was [[Tabahan]], though a mix of other languages were also prevalent, including [[Common]], ~~racial~~ tongues, and [[Sangiran (language)\|Sangiran]].		The primary language spoken in the Kingdom of Oscan was [[Tabahan]], though a mix of other languages were also prevalent, including [[Common]], ancestral tongues, and [[Sangiran (language)\|Sangiran]].

	=== Architecture and urbanization ===		=== Architecture and urbanization ===

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	A small living population still resides within the Deathlands. Most are within the northern city of Tasha, which includes humans, suli, ifrit, oreads, and others - the descendants of elementals were always more prevalent in Oscan than in most of the rest of the world. The few living inhabitants of the Deathlands that do not live in Tasha are either paladins and their companions, attempting to cleanse the land, or Oscans who were lucky enough to be spared from undeath, hiding in small outposts. Small communities still manage to hold on in [[Endovelicus]] and [[Port Anzu]] in particular.		A small living population still resides within the Deathlands. Most are within the northern city of Tasha, which includes humans, suli, ifrit, oreads, and others - the descendants of elementals were always more prevalent in Oscan than in most of the rest of the world. The few living inhabitants of the Deathlands that do not live in Tasha are either paladins and their companions, attempting to cleanse the land, or Oscans who were lucky enough to be spared from undeath, hiding in small outposts. Small communities still manage to hold on in [[Endovelicus]] and [[Port Anzu]] in particular.

	Though not permanent residents, a large number of [[Bleached Bones\|Bleached Bone]] [[gnoll]] tribes regularly crossed over the border into Oscan to hunt or scavenge. Since the rise of the undead these tribes have dispersed across the desert as they try to find new hunting grounds, with many still wandering the Sangora to this day.		Though not permanent residents, a large number of [[Bleached Bones\|Bleached Bone]] [[gnoll]] tribes regularly crossed over the border into Oscan to hunt or scavenge. Since the rise of the undead these tribes have dispersed across the desert as they try to find new hunting grounds, with many still wandering the Sangora to this day. Similarly, many semi-nomadic tribes lived in the western reaches of Oscan, near the border with Talmithe, but they too have almost all fled.

	When Oscan was still a realm of the living, it had a sizable [[Elf\|elven]] population who arrived in the region after the [[Banishment]].		When Oscan was still a realm of the living, it had a sizable [[Elf\|elven]] population who arrived in the region after the [[Banishment]].

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	=== Gem growing ===		=== Gem growing ===
	A unique art form of Oscan ~~is gem growing~~, ~~the~~ practice of artificially creating precious stones, especially diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and beryl. Only known to a handful of artisans, this process is incredibly slow but results in very uniform gems with exceptionally few impurities. Gem growing is a nearly lost art at this point, as since the rising of the undead the specialized laboratories required have either been destroyed or are too dangerous to return to.		Gem growing is a unique art form from Oscan, a practice that involves artificially creating precious stones, especially diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and beryl. Only known to a handful of artisans, this process is incredibly slow but results in very uniform gems with exceptionally few impurities. Gem growing is a nearly lost art at this point, as since the rising of the undead the specialized laboratories required have either been destroyed or are too dangerous to return to.

	Grown gems have certain distinctive qualities that distinguish them from those that formed naturally. To some elsewhere in the world, preference remains for natural gems and Oscan grown gems are considered inferior. In [[Eretrebus]], these gems were for a time used as high-value currency due to their predictable values - with the near-halt of new supply, this use has declined significantly.		Grown gems have certain distinctive qualities that distinguish them from those that formed naturally. To some elsewhere in the world, preference remains for natural gems and Oscan grown gems are considered inferior. In [[Eretrebus]], these gems were for a time used as high-value currency due to their predictable values - with the near-halt of new supply, this use has declined significantly.

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	=== Architecture and urbanization ===		=== Architecture and urbanization ===
	Oscan architecture tended to involve rectangular, flat roofed buildings, often set into the ground in order to keep the lower level cool. Walls were usually built of wattle and daub around wooden frames, frequently painted bright colors once the walls were dry. Residential buildings frequently featured small walled gardens facing the street, and trees were often grown around the house to provide shade and help keep the inside from getting too warm. Ceremonial buildings like palaces and temples featured large facades, ornate patterned walls that stretched up a ways past the roof of the highest floor.		Oscan architecture tended to involve rectangular, flat roofed buildings, often set into the ground in order to keep the lower level cool. Walls were usually built of adobe or wattle and daub around wooden frames, frequently painted bright colors once the walls were dry. Residential buildings frequently featured small walled gardens facing the street, and trees were often grown around the house to provide shade and help keep the inside from getting too warm. Ceremonial buildings like palaces and temples featured large facades, ornate patterned walls that stretched up a ways past the roof of the highest floor.

	=== Gem growing ===		=== Gem growing ===

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	\|adjective = Oscan		\|adjective = Oscan
	\|languages = [[Tabahan]], [[Common]]		\|languages = [[Tabahan]], [[Common]]
	\|religions = [[Chaskan pantheon\|Chaskan]], [[Aserdian pantheon\|Aserdian]], ~~and~~ [[Khapeshan pantheon\|Khapeshan]] pantheons		\|religions = [[Chaskan pantheon\|Chaskan]], [[Aserdian pantheon\|Aserdian]], [[Khapeshan pantheon\|Khapeshan]], and [[Elven pantheon\|Elven]] pantheons
	}}		}}
	'''Oscan''' {{Pronunciation\|OSS-kun}}, formally the Grand Kingdom of Oscan, was once the site of a prosperous kingdom but today is home to roving hordes of mindless undead and little else. The living barely cling on in a small number of locations, most notably the northern city of [[Tasha]]. Rumors have it that the undead are the result of the kingdom’s rulers playing with forces beyond their control.		'''Oscan''' {{Pronunciation\|OSS-kun}}, formally the Grand Kingdom of Oscan, was once the site of a prosperous kingdom but today is home to roving hordes of mindless undead and little else. The living barely cling on in a small number of locations, most notably the northern city of [[Tasha]]. Rumors have it that the undead are the result of the kingdom’s rulers playing with forces beyond their control.

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	\|adjective = Oscan		\|adjective = Oscan
	\|languages = [[Tabahan]], [[Common]]		\|languages = [[Tabahan]], [[Common]]
	\|religions = Chaskan, Aserdian, and Khapeshan pantheons		\|religions = [[Chaskan pantheon\|Chaskan]], [[Aserdian pantheon\|Aserdian]], and [[Khapeshan pantheon\|Khapeshan]] pantheons
	}}		}}
	'''Oscan''' {{Pronunciation\|OSS-kun}}, formally the Grand Kingdom of Oscan, was once the site of a prosperous kingdom but today is home to roving hordes of mindless undead and little else. The living barely cling on in a small number of locations, most notably the northern city of [[Tasha]]. Rumors have it that the undead are the result of the kingdom’s rulers playing with forces beyond their control.		'''Oscan''' {{Pronunciation\|OSS-kun}}, formally the Grand Kingdom of Oscan, was once the site of a prosperous kingdom but today is home to roving hordes of mindless undead and little else. The living barely cling on in a small number of locations, most notably the northern city of [[Tasha]]. Rumors have it that the undead are the result of the kingdom’s rulers playing with forces beyond their control.

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	Oscan is bordered by water in three directions: by the [[Kilche Sea]] to the east, the [[Mhasmuth Ocean]] to the south, and the [[Tabaha Bay]] and [[Gray River]] to the west. To the north, the kingdom stretches only a short distance into the Sangora Desolation.		Oscan is bordered by water in three directions: by the [[Kilche Sea]] to the east, the [[Mhasmuth Ocean]] to the south, and the [[Tabaha Bay]] and [[Gray River]] to the west. To the north, the kingdom stretches only a short distance into the Sangora Desolation.

	The landscape of southern and western Oscan is largely covered in [[wikipedia:Maranhão_Babaçu_forests\|low density tropical forests]] of palm trees, as well as mangroves along the coast of the Tabaha Bay. Much of this part of the kingdom is quite hilly. Moving towards the Sangora, the forests gradually thin out into expansive [[wikipedia:Cerrado\|tropical savannas]] before turning into the [[wikipedia:Caatinga\|arid scrublands]]. that characterize much of the north. Cacti, thorny shrubs, and palms adapted to dry environments are common there, with many growing in the valleys between the [https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4a/Chapada_diamantina..jpg plateaus] past the end of the [[Fangs of Khurazar]].		The landscape of southern and western Oscan is largely covered in [[wikipedia:Maranhão_Babaçu_forests\|low density tropical forests]] of palm trees, as well as mangroves along the coast of the Tabaha Bay. Much of this part of the kingdom is quite hilly. Moving towards the Sangora, the forests gradually thin out into expansive [[wikipedia:Cerrado\|tropical savannas]] before turning into the [[wikipedia:Caatinga\|arid scrublands]] that characterize much of the north. Cacti, thorny shrubs, and palms adapted to dry environments are common there, with many growing in the valleys between the [https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4a/Chapada_diamantina..jpg plateaus] past the end of the [[Fangs of Khurazar]].

	Animals found across Oscan are as varied as its environment. Creatures like like maned wolves, giant anteaters, monkeys, tropical birds, foxes, lizards of varying kinds, and more are common, as are larger creatures like rhinoceros, giant scorpions, and drakes. Dinosaurs are also found in the region, with herds of herbivores like triceratops wandering the savanna, though rarely north of the Fangs.		Animals found across Oscan are as varied as its environment. Creatures like like maned wolves, giant anteaters, monkeys, tropical birds, foxes, lizards of varying kinds, and more are common, as are larger creatures like rhinoceros, giant scorpions, and drakes. Dinosaurs are also found in the region, with herds of herbivores like triceratops wandering the savanna, though rarely north of the Fangs.

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	== Geography, flora, and fauna ==		== Geography, flora, and fauna ==
	Located on the southernmost edge of the [[Sangora Desolation]], much of Oscan is dry and arid. Little rain falls in the northern half of the kingdom, though the southern half gets rather more precipitation~~. Rivers tend to be low year round, except when they overflow their banks during periods of sudden flash floods~~. Oscan farmers had learned over centuries to work with ~~these conditions~~, however, and the old kingdom prospered.		Located on the southernmost edge of the [[Sangora Desolation]], much of Oscan is dry and arid. Little rain falls in the northern half of the kingdom, though the southern half gets rather more precipitation. Oscan farmers had learned over centuries to work with the long dry periods and occasional flash floods, however, and the old kingdom prospered.

	Oscan is bordered by water in three directions: by the [[Kilche Sea]] to the east, the [[Mhasmuth Ocean]] to the south, and the [[Tabaha Bay]] and [[~~Vernesga~~ River]] to the west. To the north, the ~~region~~ stretches only a short distance into the Sangora Desolation.		Oscan is bordered by water in three directions: by the [[Kilche Sea]] to the east, the [[Mhasmuth Ocean]] to the south, and the [[Tabaha Bay]] and [[Gray River]] to the west. To the north, the kingdom stretches only a short distance into the Sangora Desolation.

	~~In most~~ of Oscan, the ~~dominant flora are short grasses and shrubs, well suited to dry environments~~. ~~Agave and yucca are~~ quite ~~common~~, ~~and were used widely by~~ the ~~Oscans. Outside of~~ the [[~~Tamera Forest~~]]~~, trees grow in scattered locations~~. ~~Mostly ironwood~~, ~~laurel~~, and ~~mesquite trees, these have~~ adapted to ~~the prolonged~~ dry ~~spells that~~ are ~~characteristic~~ of the ~~region~~.		The landscape of southern and western Oscan is largely covered in [[wikipedia:Maranhão_Babaçu_forests\|low density tropical forests]] of palm trees, as well as mangroves along the coast of the Tabaha Bay. Much of this part of the kingdom is quite hilly. Moving towards the Sangora, the forests gradually thin out into expansive [[wikipedia:Cerrado\|tropical savannas]] before turning into the [[wikipedia:Caatinga\|arid scrublands]]. that characterize much of the north. Cacti, thorny shrubs, and palms adapted to dry environments are common there, with many growing in the valleys between the [https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4a/Chapada_diamantina..jpg plateaus] past the end of the [[Fangs of Khurazar]].

	~~Most herbivores within~~ Oscan are ~~small~~, ~~such as rabbits~~, ~~small boars~~, ~~and ground squirrels~~, ~~and are attuned to the dry and hot climate. However~~, ~~some larger animals live in the wetter south~~, ~~where they have~~ more ~~to eat. Most notable~~ are ~~the rhinoceros and triceratops~~, as ~~well as a some other megafauna, particularly dinosaurs. Hyenas~~, giant scorpions, and ~~cheetahs can be dangerous, but generally leave the Oscans alone unless threatened~~. ~~Smaller predators like foxes and coyotes~~ are also ~~widespread~~, ~~as are a variety~~ of ~~snakes and lizards~~.		Animals found across Oscan are as varied as its environment. Creatures like like maned wolves, giant anteaters, monkeys, tropical birds, foxes, lizards of varying kinds, and more are common, as are larger creatures like rhinoceros, giant scorpions, and drakes. Dinosaurs are also found in the region, with herds of herbivores like triceratops wandering the savanna, though rarely north of the Fangs.

	While most of the undead of Oscan are humanoid, some were animals or magical beasts in their prior lives. In particular, some paladins have reported sighting horde leaders astride skeletal triceratops or nightmares, using them as massive mounts.		While most of the undead of Oscan are humanoid, some were animals or magical beasts in their prior lives. In particular, some paladins have reported sighting horde leaders astride skeletal triceratops or nightmares, using them as massive mounts.

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	A small living population still resides within the Deathlands. Most are within the northern city of Tasha, which includes humans, suli, ifrit, oreads, and others - the descendants of elementals were always more prevalent in Oscan than in most of the rest of the world. The few living inhabitants of the Deathlands that do not live in Tasha are either paladins and their companions, attempting to cleanse the land, or Oscans who were lucky enough to be spared from undeath, hiding in small outposts. Small communities still manage to hold on in [[Endovelicus]] and [[Port Anzu]] in particular.		A small living population still resides within the Deathlands. Most are within the northern city of Tasha, which includes humans, suli, ifrit, oreads, and others - the descendants of elementals were always more prevalent in Oscan than in most of the rest of the world. The few living inhabitants of the Deathlands that do not live in Tasha are either paladins and their companions, attempting to cleanse the land, or Oscans who were lucky enough to be spared from undeath, hiding in small outposts. Small communities still manage to hold on in [[Endovelicus]] and [[Port Anzu]] in particular.

	Though not permanent residents, a large number of [[Bleached Bones\|Bleached Bone]] gnoll tribes regularly crossed over the border into Oscan to hunt or scavenge. Since the rise of the undead these tribes have dispersed across the desert as they try to find new hunting grounds, with many still wandering the Sangora to this day.		Though not permanent residents, a large number of [[Bleached Bones\|Bleached Bone]] [[gnoll]] tribes regularly crossed over the border into Oscan to hunt or scavenge. Since the rise of the undead these tribes have dispersed across the desert as they try to find new hunting grounds, with many still wandering the Sangora to this day.

	When Oscan was still a realm of the living, it had a sizable [[Elf\|elven]] population who arrived in the region after the [[Banishment]].		When Oscan was still a realm of the living, it had a sizable [[Elf\|elven]] population who arrived in the region after the [[Banishment]].