Ancient Ashura

The Dominion of Ashura (Nabut: A'ashika Nebu-mt, Qanti: Ashura Pashidaka) was an ancient Elven Nation that existed on Syltör until the end of the First Era. The civilization itself was inhabited by the Elves known as Azeral or "Dune Elves".

History
According to the creation myth of the Dune Elves by the Ashurites, the Dune Elves would appear like specks of sand from the emerging dunes, and would become known as the "Children of the Dunes". Created by A'ashia herself, they would strive to complete her goal, which was to turn the world into a desert, much like their original homeland. However, many Dune Elves would start to forget this goal, as their magic started to slowly fade away, and their tribes dividing and diverging. Only a few of them would remain keen on this goal, which would come to form the Dominion of Ashura. The Obelisk of Qamiya could very well of been a terraforming device that made the lands that was once a lush green forest, into a savanna. This is further backed from the fact the mechanism still functions, but doesn't appear to work, thus being deemed deactivated. It currently stands as the only example of this, as other obelisks of the same magnitude are either destroyed or missing.

Actual Records indicate that the Dominion of Ashura was settled around 3,500 years ago, with ruins dating back to years before the arrival of multiple peoples. Prior to it's foundation, the tribes of Pewet, Nabut, Minadi and Kidat were among the largest groups in the area. Many of the tribes were aggressive, and fought each other for dominance and power, with the Nabuts eventually being victorious.

Over the course of many years, they would unite the other tribes to form the Dominion. Under their legendary Pharaoh, Nashabet, the Ashurans would go on to create a huge civilization, with art, literature and architecture. Eventually however, the Nabut peoples would be conquered by another Azeral group known as the Qantis, and would create a new capital in Qamiya, which would become the capital of Ashura until its eventual downfall. The Dominion would rule under the Qantis for over 1,200 years.

The downfall and collapse of the Dominion began around the 2nd year of the First Era due to unknown causes. The lack of evidence supporting their mysterious collapse still remains unknown to this day, as much of their advanced technology seemingly disappeared, along with relevant blueprints. Most of their cities were razed and destroyed, alongside much of their art pieces and creations. The only thing that would remain of Ashura was their mighty Obelisk that once powered the land to keep themselves a desert climate. Eventually, the land became wetter, and grassy, something the Azerals hate, and feared the most. Many Azerals fled into the desert, and others went around the world as pilgrims in the desert, creating minor shrines and campfires for travelers.