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-The '''Mesolithic Period''' extends between 12,000 and 8,000 <small>BC</small>. With the last of the Ice Age's retreat, the planet's climate gradually warmed; the rising abundance of plants and animals played a pivotal role in influencing humanoid subsistence strategies. Expanding forests, grasslands, and waterways fostered a greater variety of food sources, necessitating adaptive responses.  Adaptation was key; communities adjusted to the changing landscapes by diversifying their subsistence methods. The reliance on [[Hunting (technology)|hunting]], [[Fishing (technology)|fishing]], and gathering persisted, but these activities became more specialized and efficient. To improve these practices, composite tools like harpoons and bows emerged as effective aids, increasing precision and effectiveness. Fishing techniques advanced with the use of specialized implements, improving access to aquatic resources. Gathering methods also benefited from tool innovations, enabling the collection and processing of a broader variety of edible plants.
+The '''Mesolithic Period''' extends between 12,000 and 8,000 <small>BC</small>. With the last of the Ice Age's retreat, the planet's climate gradually warmed; the rising abundance of plants and animals played a pivotal role in influencing humanoid subsistence strategies. Expanding forests, grasslands and waterways fostered a greater variety of food sources, necessitating adaptive responses.  Adaptation was key; communities adjusted to the changing landscapes by diversifying their subsistence methods. The reliance on [[Hunting (technology)|hunting]], [[Fishing (technology)|fishing]] and gathering persisted, but these activities became more specialised and efficient. To improve these practices, composite tools like harpoons and bows emerged as effective aids, increasing precision and effectiveness. Fishing techniques advanced with the use of specialised implements, improving access to aquatic resources. Gathering methods also benefited from tool innovations, enabling the collection and processing of a broader variety of edible plants.
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-An expanding range of tools and implements became available as materials and construction techniques improved. More durable and efficient instruments allowed for greater exploitation of available resources, reflecting an ongoing process of adaptation. Humanoid communities continually refined their means of interacting with the evolving environment, ensuring their survival in this transitional period. Shifts in settlement patterns produced '''sedentism''', or the establishment of permanent settlements, as resources in some areas became more predictable. The extinction of many large animals pushed communities to adapt to diverse ecosystems—coastal, forested, and arid environments—where survival depended on hunting smaller game and cultivating plants.
+An expanding range of tools and implements became available as materials and construction techniques improved. More durable and efficient instruments allowed for greater exploitation of available resources, reflecting an ongoing process of adaptation. Humanoid communities continually refined their means of interacting with the evolving environment, ensuring their survival in this transitional period. Shifts in settlement patterns produced '''sedentism''', or the establishment of permanent settlements, as resources in some areas became more predictable. The extinction of many large animals pushed communities to adapt to diverse ecosystems — coastal, forested and arid environments — where survival depended on hunting smaller game and cultivating plants.
 With a rise in small-scale societies came hierarchical structures for leadership and decision-making, largely overseen by groups of [[Elder Authority|elders]]. Cultural and spiritual leadership was carried on by shamans, whose influence was enhanced by the rise of [[Mysticism (technology)#Animism|animism]]. Small, disconnected human communities were taking shape throughout the north temperate zone, in both the Old and New Worlds.
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 : ''Main Article:'' [[Humans in the Mesolithic-Neolithic Period]]
-The '''Natufian''' culture of the Levant exhibited early signs of sedentism and early [[Agriculture (technology)|agriculture]]. With advances in art and symbolism, burial practices, and the harvesting of wild cereals, the Natufian culture would eventually pave the way for the [[Neolithic Period|Neolithic]] way of life. [[Village|Villages]] founded at Amman, Edessa, and Gafsa in the 9th millennium made their mark as the world's oldest continuously occupied [[Settlements|settlements]].
+The '''Natufian''' culture of the Levant exhibited early signs of sedentism and early [[Agriculture (technology)|agriculture]]. With advances in art and symbolism, burial practices and the harvesting of wild cereals, the Natufian culture would eventually pave the way for the [[Neolithic Period|Neolithic]] way of life. [[Village|Villages]] founded at Amman, Edessa and Gafsa in the 9th millennium made their mark as the world's oldest continuously occupied [[Settlements|settlements]].
-In '''Mesopotamia''', Mesolithic societies originated at Hassuna, Halaf, and Ubaid, each characterized by early agricultural practices that would later define the region's development. The '''Jomon''' culture in Japan remained at a very early stage, though distinct pottery styles began to emerge as it transitioned toward the Neolithic.
+In '''Mesopotamia''', Mesolithic societies originated at Hassuna, Halaf and Ubaid, each characterised by early agricultural practices that would later define the region's development. The '''Jomon''' culture in Japan remained at a very early stage, though distinct pottery styles began to emerge as it transitioned toward the Neolithic.
-In Anatolia, Göbekli Tepe suggests an early complex society engaging in ritual and monumental construction, predating agriculture but indicating organized labor and social stratification. The Kebaran culture, preceding the Natufian in the Levant, displayed early microlithic tool use and a semi-sedentary lifestyle. In China, groups along the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers began experimenting with millet and rice domestication, forming the precursors to later Neolithic cultures. The Saharan region, which was more hospitable during this period, supported hunter-gatherers who gradually adopted pastoralism, leading to what would become the early Saharan Neolithic.
+In Anatolia, Göbekli Tepe suggests an early complex society engaging in ritual and monumental construction, predating agriculture but indicating organised labour and social stratification. The Kebaran culture, preceding the Natufian in the Levant, displayed early microlithic tool use and a semi-sedentary lifestyle. In China, groups along the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers began experimenting with millet and rice domestication, forming the precursors to later Neolithic cultures. The Saharan region, which was more hospitable during this period, supported hunter-gatherers who gradually adopted pastoralism, leading to what would become the early Saharan Neolithic.
 In Europe, the Magdalenian and Azilian cultures, remnants of Upper Paleolithic traditions, adapted to post-glacial environments by refining hunting strategies and developing early symbolic expressions. Hunter-gatherer communities in the Americas, including those of Monte Verde in South America, showed signs of increasing social complexity, suggesting parallel developments alongside Old World Mesolithic cultures.
 == Northern Cave Peoples ==
-At the same time, various new [[Goblinish (race)|goblinish]] and [[Orcish (race)|orcish]] cultures began to establish themselves—[[Goblin|goblins]] settling along the Ob River, while [[Orc|orcs]] clustered along watercourses and marshlands in the steppe regions to the south. Larger orcs, known as the [[Haruchai|haruchai]], occupied parts of what is now Mongolia, adapting to the harsher terrain with a mix of nomadic and semi-sedentary practices. [[Bugbear|Bugbears]], [[Hobgoblin|hobgoblins]], and [[Ogre|ogres]] formed lasting cultures in the dense forests surrounding Lake Baykal, with their influence reaching as far north as the Arctic Ocean.
+At the same time, various new [[Goblinish (race)|goblinish]] and [[Orcish (race)|orcish]] cultures began to establish themselves — [[Goblin|goblins]] settling along the Ob River, while [[Orc|orcs]] clustered along watercourses and marshlands in the steppe regions to the south. Larger orcs, known as the [[Haruchai|haruchai]], occupied parts of what is now Mongolia, adapting to the harsher terrain with a mix of nomadic and semi-sedentary practices. [[Bugbear|Bugbears]], [[Hobgoblin|hobgoblins]] and [[Ogre|ogres]] formed lasting cultures in the dense forests surrounding Lake Baykal, with their influence reaching as far north as the Arctic Ocean.
 Further east, another goblinish race, the [[Norker|norkers]], proliferated along the banks of the Lena River, developing distinct territorial claims in response to shifting environmental conditions. Meanwhile, the [[Xvart|xvarts]] expanded even farther, reaching into northern Kamchatka and the Gulf of Okhotsk, adapting to the tundra and coastal environments with unique subsistence strategies suited to the cold, isolated regions.
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-In the [[Khath]] basin, rudimentary agriculture had begun to take hold, marking an early shift toward food production that would later shape the region’s development. The cultivation of hardy crops and the domestication of select animals likely complemented traditional hunting and gathering, allowing for the formation of more permanent settlements.
+In the [[Khath]] basin, rudimentary agriculture had begun to take hold, marking an early shift toward food production that would later shape the region's development. The cultivation of hardy crops and the domestication of select animals likely complemented traditional hunting and gathering, allowing for the formation of more permanent settlements.
 == Gnomish Culture ==
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 Between 10,000 and 9,000 <small>BC</small>, [[Svirfneblin|svirfneblin]] tribes began to emerge in the Dovrefjell, in what is now Scandinavia, establishing villages along the higher mountain slopes. Exposure to sunlight and a shift in diet brought rapid changes to their physiology, as they became slighter in build and less rough-hewn in appearance. Over generations, they began referring to themselves as "gnomes," a distinction that marked their adaptation to life beyond the deep places of the earth.
-As they moved downward into the valleys, they encountered and cooperated with a human people known as the "Maglemosians," fostering a cultural exchange that influenced both groups. Through trade, shared knowledge, and interwoven subsistence strategies, gnomish communities gradually integrated into the broader landscape.  By the end of the Mesolithic, gnomes had spread steadily across Scandinavia, forming numerous settlements that would continue to shape the region’s cultural and technological development.
+As they moved downward into the valleys, they encountered and cooperated with a human people known as the "Maglemosians," fostering a cultural exchange that influenced both groups. Through trade, shared knowledge and interwoven subsistence strategies, gnomish communities gradually integrated into the broader landscape.  By the end of the Mesolithic, gnomes had spread steadily across Scandinavia, forming numerous settlements that would continue to shape the region's cultural and technological development.
 == Halflingen Culture ==
 : ''Main Article'': [[Halflingen History]]
-From the start of the Mesolithic, a small-statured people descended from human stock established a sustainable culture along the northern edges of Eire, during a time when the region was still part of Britain's single landmass. Though unusually short compared to their human neighbors, the halflings distinguished themselves through remarkable ingenuity and adaptability. Their inventive nature allowed them to craft effective tools, refine survival techniques, and create well-organized settlements that thrived despite their smaller numbers.
+From the start of the Mesolithic, a small-statured people descended from human stock established a sustainable culture along the northern edges of Eire, during a time when the region was still part of Britain's single landmass. Though unusually short compared to their human neighbors, the halflings distinguished themselves through remarkable ingenuity and adaptability. Their inventive nature allowed them to craft effective tools, refine survival techniques and create well-organised settlements that thrived despite their smaller numbers.
-Living in peace, they gradually expanded their reach, founding settlements in what is now modern Cumberland, Stirling, and Yorkshire. From these regions, their presence extended further into the fen country of [[Doggerland]], where they developed a unique way of life adapted to the marshlands and shifting landscapes of the prehistoric North Sea basin.
+Living in peace, they gradually expanded their reach, founding settlements in what is now modern Cumberland, Stirling and Yorkshire. From these regions, their presence extended further into the fen country of [[Doggerland]], where they developed a unique way of life adapted to the marshlands and shifting landscapes of the prehistoric North Sea basin.

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	As the glaciers along the Tien Shan and Altai ranges receded, dwarves migrated south and east into the lands of [[Croftsheim]] and [[Tuvath]], where they remain to this day. These migrations followed the exposure of new highland valleys and river basins, allowing for more stable settlement. The rugged terrain suited their deep-rooted traditions of craftsmanship and stonework, laying the foundation for the enduring dwarven cultures of the region.		As the glaciers along the Tien Shan and Altai ranges receded, dwarves migrated south and east into the lands of [[Croftsheim]] and [[Tuvath]], where they remain to this day. These migrations followed the exposure of new highland valleys and river basins, allowing for more stable settlement. The rugged terrain suited their deep-rooted traditions of craftsmanship and stonework, laying the foundation for the enduring dwarven cultures of the region.

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	In the [[Khath]] basin, rudimentary agriculture had begun to take hold, marking an early shift toward food production that would later shape the region’s development. The cultivation of hardy crops and the domestication of select animals likely complemented traditional hunting and gathering, allowing for the formation of more permanent settlements.		In the [[Khath]] basin, rudimentary agriculture had begun to take hold, marking an early shift toward food production that would later shape the region’s development. The cultivation of hardy crops and the domestication of select animals likely complemented traditional hunting and gathering, allowing for the formation of more permanent settlements.

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-The Mesolithic Period extends between 12000 and 8000 <small>BC</small>.  With the last of the Ice Age's retreat, the planet's climate gradually warmed; the rising abundance of plants and animals played a pivotal role in influencing humanoid subsistence strategies.  Adaptation was key; communities adjusted to the changing landscapes by diversifying their subsistence methods.  To improve [[Hunting (technology)|hunting]], [[Fishing (technology)|fishing]] and gathering, composite tools like harpoons and bows emerged as effective aids.  An expanding range of tools and implements became available.
+The '''Mesolithic Period''' extends between 12000 and 8000 <small>BC</small>.  With the last of the Ice Age's retreat, the planet's climate gradually warmed; the rising abundance of plants and animals played a pivotal role in influencing humanoid subsistence strategies.  Adaptation was key; communities adjusted to the changing landscapes by diversifying their subsistence methods.  To improve [[Hunting (technology)|hunting]], [[Fishing (technology)|fishing]] and gathering, composite tools like harpoons and bows emerged as effective aids.  An expanding range of tools and implements became available.
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 Shifts in settlement patterns produced '''sedentism''', or the establishment of permanent settlements, as resources in some areas become more predictable.  The extinction of many large animals pushed communities to adapt to diverse ecosystems — coastal, forested and in arid environments — that relied upon hunting smaller game and growing plants.

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-The Mesolithic Period extends between 12,000 and 8000 <small>BC</small>.  With the last of the Ice Age's retreat, the planet's climate gradually warmed; the rising abundance of plants and animals played a pivotal role in influencing humanoid subsistence strategies.  Adaptation was key; communities adjusted to the changing landscapes by diversifying their subsistence methods.  To improve [[Hunting (technology)|hunting]], [[Fishing (technology)|fishing]] and gathering, composite tools like harpoons and bows emerged as effective aids.  An expanding range of tools and implements became available.
+The Mesolithic Period extends between 12000 and 8000 <small>BC</small>.  With the last of the Ice Age's retreat, the planet's climate gradually warmed; the rising abundance of plants and animals played a pivotal role in influencing humanoid subsistence strategies.  Adaptation was key; communities adjusted to the changing landscapes by diversifying their subsistence methods.  To improve [[Hunting (technology)|hunting]], [[Fishing (technology)|fishing]] and gathering, composite tools like harpoons and bows emerged as effective aids.  An expanding range of tools and implements became available.
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 Shifts in settlement patterns produced '''sedentism''', or the establishment of permanent settlements, as resources in some areas become more predictable.  The extinction of many large animals pushed communities to adapt to diverse ecosystems — coastal, forested and in arid environments — that relied upon hunting smaller game and growing plants.

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-The Mesolithic Period extends between 12,000 and 8,000 <small>BC</small>.  With the last of the Ice Age's retreat, the planet's climate gradually warmed; the rising abundance of plants and animals played a pivotal role in influencing humanoid subsistence strategies.  Adaptation was key; communities adjusted to the changing landscapes by diversifying their subsistence methods.  To improve [[Hunting (technology)|hunting]], [[Fishing (technology)|fishing]] and gathering, composite tools like harpoons and bows emerged as effective aids.  An expanding range of tools and implements became available.
+The Mesolithic Period extends between 12,000 and 8000 <small>BC</small>.  With the last of the Ice Age's retreat, the planet's climate gradually warmed; the rising abundance of plants and animals played a pivotal role in influencing humanoid subsistence strategies.  Adaptation was key; communities adjusted to the changing landscapes by diversifying their subsistence methods.  To improve [[Hunting (technology)|hunting]], [[Fishing (technology)|fishing]] and gathering, composite tools like harpoons and bows emerged as effective aids.  An expanding range of tools and implements became available.
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 Shifts in settlement patterns produced '''sedentism''', or the establishment of permanent settlements, as resources in some areas become more predictable.  The extinction of many large animals pushed communities to adapt to diverse ecosystems — coastal, forested and in arid environments — that relied upon hunting smaller game and growing plants.

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 Further east, a distant relation of gnolls, the [[Flind|flinds]], settled along the shores of the Okhotsk Sea and the Pacific.
-== Dwarvish Culture ==
+== Dwarven Culture ==
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 Steadily the gnomish people would spread outward, so that by the end of the Mesolithic there were communities throughout Scandinavia.
-== Halfling Culture ==
+== Halflingen Culture ==
-: ''Main Article'': [[Halflingish History]]
+: ''Main Article'': [[Halflingen History]]
 From the start of the Mesolithic, a small-statured people descended from human stock formed a sustainable culture along the northern edges of Eire, when that region was part of Britain's single land mass.  Unusually short, but more inventive and clever than their human neighbours, the halflings nonetheless lived in peace and thrived, with settlements appearing in modern Cumberland, Stirling, Yorkshire and from thence, into the fen country of [[Doggerland]].

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 : ''Main Article'': [[Dwarven History]]
-As the glaciers along the Tien Shan and Altai ranges retreated, dwarves moved south and east into the lands of [[Croftsheim]] and [[Tuva]], where they still dwell.  Rudimentary agriculture was taking place in the [[Khath]] basin also.
+As the glaciers along the Tien Shan and Altai ranges retreated, dwarves moved south and east into the lands of [[Croftsheim]] and [[Tuvath]], where they still dwell.  Rudimentary agriculture was taking place in the [[Khath]] basin also.
 == Gnomish Culture ==

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	From the start of the Mesolithic, a small-statured people descended from human stock formed a sustainable culture along the northern edges of Eire, when that region was part of Britain's single land mass. Unusually short, but more inventive and clever than their human neighbours, the halflings nonetheless lived in peace and thrived, with settlements appearing in modern Cumberland, Stirling, Yorkshire and from thence, into the fen country of [[Doggerland]].		From the start of the Mesolithic, a small-statured people descended from human stock formed a sustainable culture along the northern edges of Eire, when that region was part of Britain's single land mass. Unusually short, but more inventive and clever than their human neighbours, the halflings nonetheless lived in peace and thrived, with settlements appearing in modern Cumberland, Stirling, Yorkshire and from thence, into the fen country of [[Doggerland]].
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