Dwellers

The Dwellers
The Dwellers were a masterful race that colonized all of Sanea and the surrounding areas, excluding the Hinterlands, Mykhelia, and Losbin.

They were mainly architects, and built huge structures, all beautiful and enduring. Their temples were most remembered, built in honor of their gods. They also made huge sea beacons, which directed sailors and offered assistance to those who needed it. Few of theses beacons still stand, but those that do are still used today.

The Dwellers were rivals to a race called the Vyniokhi, who colonized parts of Mykhelia and very little of the Hinterlands. Some theorize that the Vyniokhi are still around, and more on them can be seen here. The Dwellers inspire many modern architects, and, for example, the Magister's Tower near Ochre City is modeled after old Dweller defense towers. The three-layered walls of Ochre are also inspired by Dweller fortresses.

The Dwellers also developed the Golems, whose designs ae still used today.

Engineering
The Dwellers are often compared to the Alasantine of the Quandary Islands. They are brilliant engineers, if not as advanced and genius as the Vyniokhi. The Dwellers specialized in hiding and concealing things. The amount of hidden rooms and chambers in their structures are astounding, and it's also amazing how difficult they are to find.