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Amber of Homin civilization
Zoraïs Keepers of the Wild

Continent	The Jungle Witherings

Capital	Zora

Politic	Theocracy
Great Sage	Mabreka
Assembly	Assembly of the Circles. Non-hostile visitors are welcome and must remain outside the sacred perimeter of the Circles.
Agora	Temple Hall
Trait	Spiritual

Relations:
Kami	Allegiance
Karavan	Foe
Fyros	Friend
Matis	Suspicious
Trykers	Suspicious
Zoraïs	Laï-ho'i(Initiated) and Li'laï-ho'i(Awakens)
Marauders	Foe
Rangers	Neutral
Trytonists	Foe

The Zoraï are feared mystics from the dark and hidden jungles who zealously serve the living planet. In their search for spiritual enlightenment, the Zoraï have grown close to the mysterious Kami.

Following their society's three governing principles of Wisdom, Spiritual Accomplishment, and Respect for Nature, the Zoraï have searched for knowledge where others have searched for personal gain. The Zoraï were the first to write the spoken word so that the knowledge of their ancestors could prevail. Their society became structured around magnificent temple-cities where grand ceremonies were orchestrated to drive back the flora devouring cancer which the Kamis were powerless to repel themselves.

Since the devastating swarming of kitins, the Zoraï have once again expressly chosen their new sites in the middle of the enchanting jungle where pollution of the Goo is rife.

Now they seek to recover the magnificence of their former dynasty and make it shine as a beacon of wisdom. They are keen to share spiritual awareness throughout the world so that all hominkind may attain eternal bliss.

History

The first Zoraï were a mysterious group of people who lived in the ancient jungles in the region known as Zoran south of the river Ti-aïn. It is not known exactly when the Zoraï settled in the area but it was probably somewhere between 2199 and 2205. The first Zoraï set up camp in the jungle when a tribe of them came into contact with the Kami. Given to mysticism, the Zoraï built up mysterious temple cities centered around the worship of the Kamis. The goo-infested area the Zoraï had claimed was not prized by other people and their civilization was able to quickly expand becoming a force to be reckoned with. Led by a dynasty of spiritual chieftains, they were able to annex jungle land easily fending off Fyros attacks on their impregnable temple cities.

Under the Cho dynasty they undertook a campaign of territorial expansion to house their ever-increasing populations. They began to set up settlements to the north nearer to other homin civilizations. On witnessing what they saw as barbarous acts of cruelty they began the construction of a great wall delimiting their territory to preserve peace and harmony within and to keep undesirables out. This policy enabled them to steer clear of futile and soul destroying acts of violence and to keep out of the scourge of interracial warfare that continuously ravaged the ancient lands.

In the cover of their vast protected provinces, they were able to develop a form of writing and gave themselves to spiritual enlightenment. However, in 2481, under the authority of Min-Cho, the great dynasty crumbled like a house of cards with the kitin onslaughts which, in their self-imposed segregation, the Zoraï were powerless to counter.

See also: Zoraï History of the New Beginning since 2483

Physical Traits

Zoraï are tall beings and have blue skin. Their hair often resembles grass and leaves and comes in a variety of natural colours. The Zoraï, being fervent worshippers of Ma-Duk, have masks infused onto their faces.

Mask of Kinship

Each Zoraï wears a mask. They are not born with this mask, rather it is placed on the faces of young Zoraï by the Kami during an adoption ritual. These are living masks and act as the face of a Zoraï for the remainder of their lives. The masks are made from bone, cartilage, flesh and sap.

Unique Abilities

Zoraï are the masters of magnetism and the floating buildings in Zora stand as a testament to this.

They are the only race to make Electric Weapons and teach the Electricity elemental spell.

They are also the only race to teach the Magnetic Cartographer and Medic occupations.

Region

The Zoraï have established their enchanting towns and villages in the jungle where the Sap flows in abundance and nourishes the thriving flora. Despite the welcoming and colorful labyrinth of plant life, the perils are manifold. The jungle in many areas is beset by the pestilent goo - a cancer that nibbles inexorably at life ravaging habitats, plants and bearing forth hideous monsters. However, the experienced explorer will be rewarded by the many beautiful resources that can be found here like precious amber.

The climate is variable, the perfect tranquillity may be suddenly broken by the clash of thunder and raging storms.

Government

Zoraï society is governed by a council of Awakened and Sages and a Great Sage. The current ruler is Mabreka Cho.

Main article: Governments

Previous Great Sages

Language

The language of the Zoraï is called Taki Zoraï.

Main Article: Language of the Zoraï

In addition to that they have their own sacred pictographic writing.

Main Article: Zoraï pictograms

Principles & Traditions

Main article: Zoraï Civilization

Spiritual accomplishment
Wisdom and teaching
Harmony of body and soul
Meditation and prayer
Ecology

Being a Zoraï

You are a young homin refugee. You have wisely responded to the calling of your people in taking the long and perilous journey from the old lands. For the last forty four years we have been rebuilding the foundations of our society in these new lands of promise, we need your help. After a period of training, you will be able to put your skills to good use and help rebuild our civilization.

Main article: Being a Zoraï

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-Over the centuries we have built up a relationship with the Kamis, devine entities sent by [[Ma-Duk]], the Creator of Atys. We proudly wear the Kami [[Mask of Kinship|mask of kinship]] which distinguishes us from homin races of weaker spiritual substance.
+The [[Zoraï]] are feared mystics from the dark and hidden jungles who zealously serve the living planet. In their search for spiritual enlightenment, the Zoraï have grown close to the mysterious [[Kami]].
-They have searched for knowledge where others have searched for personal gain. They were the first to write the spoken word so that the knowledge of their ancestors could prevail. Their society became structured around magnificent temple-cities where grand ceremonies were orchestrated to parry the flora devouring cancer which the Kamis were powerless to repel themselves.
+__TOC__
-Since the devastating Swarming of kitins, they have once again expressly chosen their new sites in the middle of the enchanting jungle where pollution of the [[Goo]] is rife.
+Over the centuries the Zoraï have built up a relationship with the Kamis and started to proudly wear the Kami [[#Mask of Kinship|mask of kinship]] which distinguishes them from other [[homin]] races.
-Now they seek to recover the magnificence of their former dynasty and make it shine as a beacon of wisdom. They are keen to share spiritual awareness throughout the world so that all hominkind may attain eternal bliss.<ref>http://atys.ryzom.com/projects/puben/wiki/L_Zorai</ref>
+Following their society's three governing principles of Wisdom, Spiritual Accomplishment, and Respect for Nature, the Zoraï have searched for knowledge where others have searched for personal gain. The Zoraï were the first to write the spoken word so that the knowledge of their ancestors could prevail. Their society became structured around magnificent temple-cities where grand ceremonies were orchestrated to drive back the flora devouring cancer which the Kamis were powerless to repel themselves.
+Since the devastating [[Great Swarming|swarming of kitins]], the Zoraï have once again expressly chosen their new sites in the middle of the enchanting jungle where pollution of the [[Goo]] is rife.
-==<font color="#660099">History</font>==
+Now they seek to recover the magnificence of their former dynasty and make it shine as a beacon of wisdom. They are keen to share spiritual awareness throughout the world so that all hominkind may attain eternal bliss.
-The first Zoraïs were a mysterious group of peoples who lived in the ancient jungles in the region known as Zoran south of the river Ti-aïn. It is not known exactly when the Zoraïs settled in the area but it was probably somewhere between 2199 and 2205. The first Zoraïs set up camp in the jungle when a tribe of them came into contact with Kami entities. Given to mysticism, the Zoraïs built up mysterious temple cities centered around the worship of the Kamis. The goo infested area the Zoraïs had claimed was not prized by other peoples and their civilization was able to quickly expand becoming a force to be reckoned with. Led by a dynasty of spiritual chieftains, they were able to annex jungle land easily fending off Fyros attacks on their impregnable temple cities.
-Under the Cho dynasty they undertook a campaign of territorial expansion to house their ever increasing populations. They began to set up settlements to the north nearer to other homin civilizations. On witnessing what they saw as barbarous acts of cruelty they began the construction of a great wall delimiting their territory to preserve peace and harmony within and to keep undesirables out. This policy enabled them to steer clear of futile and soul destroying acts of violence and to keep out of the scourge of interracial warfare that continuously ravaged the ancient lands.
+==History==
+[[Image:Zor_emblem.png|right]]
+The first Zoraï were a mysterious group of people who lived in the ancient jungles in the region known as [[Zoran]] south of the river Ti-aïn. It is not known exactly when the Zoraï settled in the area but it was probably somewhere between 2199 and 2205. The first Zoraï set up camp in the jungle when a tribe of them came into contact with the Kami. Given to mysticism, the Zoraï built up mysterious temple cities centered around the worship of the Kamis. The goo-infested area the Zoraï had claimed was not prized by other people and their civilization was able to quickly expand becoming a force to be reckoned with. Led by a dynasty of spiritual chieftains, they were able to annex jungle land easily fending off [[Fyros]] attacks on their impregnable temple cities.
-In the cover of their vast protected provinces, they were able to develop a form of writing and gave themselves to spiritual enlightenment. However, in 2481, under the authority of Min-Cho, the great dynasty crumbled like a house of cards with the kitin onslaughts which, in their self-imposed segregation, the Zoraïs were powerless to counter.<ref>http://atys.ryzom.com/projects/puben/wiki/L_ZoraiCivilisation#History-In-Brief</ref>
+Under the [[Cho dynasty]] they undertook a campaign of territorial expansion to house their ever-increasing populations. They began to set up settlements to the north nearer to other homin civilizations. On witnessing what they saw as barbarous acts of cruelty they began the construction of a great wall delimiting their territory to preserve peace and harmony within and to keep undesirables out. This policy enabled them to steer clear of futile and soul destroying acts of violence and to keep out of the scourge of interracial warfare that continuously ravaged the ancient lands.
+In the cover of their vast protected provinces, they were able to develop a form of writing and gave themselves to spiritual enlightenment. However, in 2481, under the authority of [[Min-Cho (sage)|Min-Cho]], the great dynasty crumbled like a house of cards with the kitin onslaughts which, in their self-imposed segregation, the Zoraï were powerless to counter.
-==<font color="#660099">Region</font>==
+:''See also: [[Zoraï History of the New Beginning|Zoraï History of the New Beginning since 2483]]''
-The Zoraïs have established their enchanting towns and villages in the jungle where the Sap flows in abundance and nourishes the thriving flora. Despite the welcoming and colorful labyrinth of plant life, the perils are manifold. The jungle in many areas is beset by the pestilent goo - a cancer that nibbles inexorably at life ravaging habitats, plants and bearing forth hideous monsters. However, the experienced explorer will be rewarded by the many beautiful resources that can be found here like precious amber.<ref>http://atys.ryzom.com/projects/puben/wiki/L_Ecosystems#The-Jungle</ref>
-===Climate===
+==Physical Traits==
-The climate is variable, the perfect tranquility may be suddenly broken by the clash of thunder and raging storms.
+Zoraï are tall beings and have blue skin. Their hair often resembles grass and leaves and comes in a variety of natural colours. The Zoraï, being fervent worshippers of [[Ma-Duk]], have masks infused onto their faces.
+===Mask of Kinship===
+Each Zoraï wears a mask. They are not born with this mask, rather it is placed on the faces of young Zoraï by the [[Kami]] during an adoption ritual. These are living masks and act as the face of a Zoraï for the remainder of their lives. The masks are made from bone, cartilage, flesh and [[sap]].
+==Unique Abilities==
+Zoraï are the masters of magnetism and the floating buildings in [[Zora]] stand as a testament to this.
+They are the only race to make Electric Weapons and teach the [[Electricity]] elemental spell.
-The Zoraï are a race of blue skinned homins that reside in the continent of [[Witherings]]. The Zoraïs are feared mystics from the dark and hidden jungles who zealously serve the living planet. In their search for spiritual enlightenment, the Zoraïs have grown close to the mysterious [[Kami]].<ref>Official Manual</ref>
+They are also the only race to teach the [[Magnetic Cartographer]] and [[Medic]] occupations.
-With a natural penchant for the sublime, over the centuries the Zoraïs have grown close to the mysterious [[Kami]] entities whom they regard as higher disciples of [[Ma-Duk]], the [[Ma-Duk|Life Giver of Atys]]. They proudly wear the [[Kami]] mask of kinship, genetically sown into their faces, distinguishing them from other homins. Zoraï society became structured around magnificent magnetic temple-cities where grand ceremonies were orchestrated to parry the [[Flora of Atys|flora]] devouring [[goo]] cancer which the [[Kami|Kamis]] were powerless to repel themselves. Since the devastating swarming of [[Kitin|kitins]], the surviving Zoraïs have once again expressly chosen their new sites in the middle of the enchanting jungle where the [[goo]] is rife.
+==Region==
+The Zoraï have established their enchanting towns and villages in the [[jungle]] where the Sap flows in abundance and nourishes the thriving flora. Despite the welcoming and colorful labyrinth of plant life, the perils are manifold. The jungle in many areas is beset by the pestilent [[goo]] - a cancer that nibbles inexorably at life ravaging habitats, plants and bearing forth hideous monsters. However, the experienced explorer will be rewarded by the many beautiful resources that can be found here like precious amber.
-The Zoraïs have passed master in the manipulation of magic magnetic fields which they use in the fabrication of weaponry and buildings.<ref>http://sor.warcry.com/index.php/content/homins/civilizations/zorai.php</ref>
+The climate is variable, the perfect tranquillity may be suddenly broken by the clash of thunder and raging storms.
-==<font color="#660099">Unique Abilities</font>==
+==Government==
+Zoraï society is governed by a council of [[Awakened]] and Sages and a Great Sage. The current ruler is [[Mabreka Cho]].
+:''Main article: [[Governments]]''
-==<font color="#660099">Unique Craft</font>==
+===Previous Great Sages===
+*[[Min-Cho (sage)|Min-Cho]]
+*[[Hoï-Cho (sage)|Hoï-Cho]]
+*[[Fung-Tun]]
-==<font color="#660099">Additional</font>==
+==Language==
+The language of the Zoraï is called Taki Zoraï.
+:''Main Article: [[Language of the Zoraï]]''
-'''Great Sage Mabreka Cho is the leader of the Zoraï'''
+In addition to that they have their own sacred pictographic writing.
+:''Main Article: [[Zoraï pictograms]]''
-Main Psychological Traits
+==Principles & Traditions==
-- Endowed with mature intelligence and a strong sense of mysticism.
+:''Main article: [[Zoraï Civilization]]''
-- Well-measured, eloquent and calculated way of speaking.
-- Possessed of discernment, judgment and discretion, he is the ever-steady voice of reason that guides the Zoraï people on.
-- Of strenuous moral virtue, is faithful to his god ([[Ma-Duk]]) and his duty (to promote [[Kami]] enlightenment).
-- Superior but not haughty, though strong-willed, he has a strong presence of mind and knows how to bide his time. He knows that harboring [[Yrkanis]], for example, will bring him merit later as Yrkanis would be more tolerant to the [[Kami|Kamis]] than would [[Jinovitch]].
-- Sought as an arbitrator far and wide and though devoted to [[Ma-Duk]], he never allows it to influence him unduly.
-*Short Biography
+* Spiritual accomplishment
-**2485 - Born on the route of [[the exodus]]. His father, the great warrior magician [[Leng Cheng-Ho]], is a founder member of the guild of Force of Fraternity. Matini Bremmen Kalus Cheng-Lo was named after the other founder members of the guild (Matini Roqvini a [[Matis]], Bremmen Dingle a [[Tryker]], and Kalus Hym a [[Fyros]]). The first names were then shortened to Mabreka. These famous homins helped save Leng, his wife, eldest son and two daughters from being devoured by [[kitin|kitins]] on the route of the exodus. Mabreka was in the belly of his mother at the time.
+* Wisdom and teaching
-**2489 - Arrives in [[Zora]] with his family from the route of exile.
+* Harmony of body and soul
-**2493 - Mabreka is 8 when his father is killed saving the young [[Matis]] prince, [[Yrkanis]]. The young Zoraï is taken into the house of the childless Grand Sage [[Hoï-Cho]] who gives the boy teaching.
+* Meditation and prayer
-**2495 - [[Hoï-Cho]] begins dictating his encounters with [[Ma-Duk]]. Mabreka, at the age of 10, is the faithful scribe.
+* Ecology
-**2498 - Mabreka accompanies [[Hoï-Cho]] to [[Pyr]] where the [[Grand Sage]] negotiates a Pact of Alliance with the [[Fyros]]. In [[Pyr]], Mabreka makes the acquaintance of Dexton, the future Fyros emperor. This marks the beginning of a lasting friendship.
-**2499 - War over [[Lagoons of Loria]] between the [[Trykers]] and the [[Matis]] brings a [[Fyros]] contingent led by Dexton through Zoraï country to join sides with the [[Trykers]]. During his stopover in the Zoraï capital of [[Zora]], [[Hoï-Cho]] warns Dexton of the consequences of war. Mabreka reminds him too of the fraternity of the four peoples that Kalus Hym and the others of the Force of Fraternity had so keenly defended. Dexton promises to take prisoners when he can.
-**2500 - On hearing about Dexton's capture by the [[Matis]], Mabreka volunteers to step in as go-between to negotiate his release. The aging [[Hoï-Cho]], unable to travel far, agrees to send Mabreka on his first official mission, despite his youth. The Grand Sage counts on the young Zoraï's capital of sympathy with the [[Matis]] king. Indeed, Mabreka's father had lost his life saving Yasson's son from the jaws of kitins.
-**2501 - At the age of 16, Mabreka successfully orchestrates the release of Dexton for one million dappers, and plays a preponderant role in the [[Watergate Border Post]] Peace Treaty.
-**2504 - Mabreka is 19 when [[Hoï-Cho]] dies without officially designating his heir. Despite his growing popularity, Mabreka is forced to find exile in [[Pyr]] when Fung-Tun, an old and influential guru, takes the power refuting the [[Hoï-Cho]] writings, and reinstates [[Jena]] as Kami Superior. In [[Pyr]] Mabreka is able to preach the enlightenment of [[Ma-Duk]] to the Dexton, his friend and Emperor of the [[Fyros]], to bring him closer still to the [[Kami|Kamis]].
-**2506 - Mabreka distinguishes himself in battle alongside Dexton in a campaign to crush a [[Matis]] crusade to convert the [[Fyros]] lands to Jenaïsm. Meanwhile, in [[Zora]], Fung-Tun has gone insane, the [[Zora]] administration is in danger of losing control and guards are posted to keep all foreigners out so creating confusion and conflict at the [[Fyros]] frontier. It is thus amid great acclaim that Mabreka returns from [[Dunes of Exile]] to calm spirits and with a proposition of a Fyros-Zoraï peace treaty and a pact of alliance in the name of the [[Kami]]. Fung-Tun is deposed, Mabreka is elected Grand Sage by the High Council. Mabreka takes the name of Mabreka Cho to rekindle the spirit of the Cho dynasty and faith in [[Ma-Duk]]. Mabreka Cho pushes for total commitment to [[Hoï-Cho|Hoï-Cho's]] teachings throughout the lands. He misses not an occasion to sow the seeds of faith.
-**2509 - Mabreka gives asylum to the late King Yasson's son, [[Yrkanis], and helps him muster an army to dethrone the ultra-Karavan king, Jinovitch. Mabreka figures Yrkanis would be a more tolerant king and thus more receptive to [[Kami]] enlightenment. Mabreka and [[Yrkanis]] agree to resume trade if the prince's bid to the throne is successful. Mabreka also manages to negotiate the non persecution of Kamis in [[Verdent Heights|Matis lands]].
-**2512 - Mabreka and Dexton join forces against a swarming of kitins in Knot of Dementia and [[Dunes of Exile]]. Mabreka proves himself in battle to be as valiant a warrior as his illustrious father and as wise a leader as [[Hoï-Cho]].
-**2516 - Following the Fairhaven Peace Treaty signed in 2515, Mabreka orchestrates the summit of [[Hoï-Cho]] where the four homin powers sign a Free Trade Agreement to establish free movement throughout homin lands. Thus the pro-Kami guild of Cho are at liberty to spread the word of [[Ma-Duk]] throughout the lands of [[Atys]].
-**2525 - At 39, Mabreka Cho has consolidated the teachings of [[Hoï-Cho]] throughout the Zoraï and [[Burning Desert|Fyros lands]]. The Kamis are accepted and sometimes revered in [[Tryker]] and [[Verdent Heights|Matis lands]]. He would now like to bring all the [[Races of Atys|homin peoples]] another step closer to the eternal bliss of [[Ma-Duk]].<ref>http://www.ryzom.com/game-lore/races/zorai/great-sage-mabreka-cho-zorai</ref>
-===Zorai Masks===
+==Being a Zoraï==
-Each Zoraï wears a mask. They are not born with this mask, rather it is placed on the faces of young Zorai by the [[Kami]] during an adoption ritual. These are living masks and act as the face of a Zoraï for the remainder of their lives. The masks are made from bone, cartilage, flesh and [[sap]]<ref>http://chronicles.ryzom.com/?page=features&startnews=&startfeatures=48&startopinion=&id=1695</ref>
+You are a young [[homin]] refugee. You have wisely responded to the calling of your people in taking the long and perilous journey from the [[Old Lands|old lands]]. For the last forty four years we have been rebuilding the foundations of our society in these new lands of promise, we need your help. After a period of training, you will be able to put your skills to good use and help rebuild our civilization.
-==<font color="#660099">References</font>==
+:''Main article: [[Being a Zoraï]]''
-<small><references/></small>
+== See also ==
+* [[Witherings|The Witherings]]
+* [[Matis]]
+* [[Fyros]]
+* [[Tryker]]
+<noinclude>{{featured article}}
+{{Reflist}}{{Portal|Zoraï}}
+[[Category:Zoraï]] [[Category:Inhabitants]]
+[[de:Zorai]] [[en:Zorai]] [[es:Zorais]] [[fr:Zoraïs]] [[ru:Зораи]] {{last version link|Zoraï}}</noinclude>

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