Delmora - Revision history

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	==== Major Geographic Features ====		==== Major Geographic Features ====

	*The Twin Rivers – Two major rivers, one descending from the [[[Niseth Range]] in the west and the other from the Northern [[White Mountains]], intersect near the heart of Delmora. Their confluence is a hub of agriculture, trade, and governance, and is home to the Ruvin capital of Kelmarin.		*The Twin Rivers – Two major rivers, one descending from the [[Niseth Range]] in the west and the other from the Northern [[White Mountains]], intersect near the heart of Delmora. Their confluence is a hub of agriculture, trade, and governance, and is home to the Ruvin capital of Kelmarin.

	*The Great Lake – A vast inland freshwater body, bordered by Odrak settlements. Its fog-covered surface conceals submerged cities and spiritual monuments. The lake serves as a cultural and spiritual counterbalance to the rivers, emphasizing stillness and depth over motion.		*The Great Lake – A vast inland freshwater body, bordered by Odrak settlements. Its fog-covered surface conceals submerged cities and spiritual monuments. The lake serves as a cultural and spiritual counterbalance to the rivers, emphasizing stillness and depth over motion.
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	*Mara’s Reach - Mara’s Reach is Delmora’s southernmost city and its primary seaport, where the inland riverways meet the ocean. Mara’s Reach is a fortified delta-city, resting on an artificial foundation of sunken stone platforms and canal locks. It operates as Delmora’s maritime gateway, funneling riverborne goods into international trade routes.		*Mara’s Reach - Mara’s Reach is Delmora’s southernmost city and its primary seaport, where the inland riverways meet the ocean. Mara’s Reach is a fortified delta-city, resting on an artificial foundation of sunken stone platforms and canal locks. It operates as Delmora’s maritime gateway, funneling riverborne goods into international trade routes.
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	{{Realms of Orethil Sections		{{Realms of Orethil Sections
	\|Introduction='''Delmora''' is a realm defined by its rivers, where flowing water carves through fertile plains. It is a land shaped by renewal, in which seasonal floods restore the soil, and the rhythms of water dictate patterns of trade, agriculture, and settlement.		\|Introduction='''Delmora''' is a realm defined by its rivers, where flowing water carves through fertile plains. It is a land shaped by renewal, in which seasonal floods restore the soil, and the rhythms of water dictate patterns of trade, agriculture, and settlement.

Oros at 20:35, 27 December 2025

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	==== Major Geographic Features ====		==== Major Geographic Features ====

	*The Twin Rivers – Two major rivers, one descending from the [[[Niseth]] Range]] in the west and the other from the Northern [[White Mountains]], intersect near the heart of Delmora. Their confluence is a hub of agriculture, trade, and governance, and is home to the Ruvin capital of Kelmarin.		*The Twin Rivers – Two major rivers, one descending from the [[[Niseth Range]] in the west and the other from the Northern [[White Mountains]], intersect near the heart of Delmora. Their confluence is a hub of agriculture, trade, and governance, and is home to the Ruvin capital of Kelmarin.

	*The Great Lake – A vast inland freshwater body, bordered by Odrak settlements. Its fog-covered surface conceals submerged cities and spiritual monuments. The lake serves as a cultural and spiritual counterbalance to the rivers, emphasizing stillness and depth over motion.		*The Great Lake – A vast inland freshwater body, bordered by Odrak settlements. Its fog-covered surface conceals submerged cities and spiritual monuments. The lake serves as a cultural and spiritual counterbalance to the rivers, emphasizing stillness and depth over motion.

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 |Climate=Delmora experiences a temperate and river-driven climate, shaped less by temperature fluctuations and more by seasonal changes in water flow. Its weather patterns are closely tied to the rhythms of the rivers and the influence of the Great Lake, resulting in a cycle of flood, drought, and mist that defines life across the realm.
 |Flora and Fauna=Delmora’s fertile plains, floodplains, and inland lake support a diverse and adaptive ecosystem. Life here is shaped by the movement of water—plants must endure submersion or drought, and animals follow migratory paths guided by seasonal flow.
 |Notable Settlements=<noautolinks>{{See also|Cities and Towns of Delmora}}</noautolinks>
 Delmora’s major cities are strategically positioned along its river systems and the Great Lake, serving as centers of trade, governance, and spiritual practice. These cities are built to endure the cycles of flood and drought, shaped by a deep understanding of the land’s hydrology.
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 *Braskir’s Hold – A fortified dam-city overseeing the outflow into the Great Lake. It functions as both a hydraulic control point and a military stronghold, balancing flood regulation with regional defense.
 *Zelmari Wharf – A bustling river city famous for its shipyards and floating markets. It serves as a cultural crossroads between Ruvin engineers and traders from surrounding realms.
-*Varul’Kai – The capital of the Ulshari, a semi-submerged city built within the Great Lake. Known for its underwater halls, submerged temples, and the Sunken Archives, it is the spiritual heart of Ulshari civilization.
+*Varul’Kai – The capital of the [[Ulshari]], a semi-submerged city built within the Great Lake. Known for its underwater halls, submerged temples, and the Sunken Archives, it is the spiritual heart of Ulshari civilization.
 *Kel’Ruun – A nomadic raft-city of the Ulshari that drifts across the lake with the seasons. It embodies the values of mobility, reflection, and adaptation, hosting trade delegations and spiritual ceremonies.
 *Mara’s Reach - Mara’s Reach is Delmora’s southernmost city and its primary seaport, where the inland riverways meet the ocean. Mara’s Reach is a fortified delta-city, resting on an artificial foundation of sunken stone platforms and canal locks. It operates as Delmora’s maritime gateway, funneling riverborne goods into international trade routes.
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-|Introduction='''Delmora''' is a realm defined by its rivers, where flowing water carves through fertile plains, valley systems, and ancient landscapes. It is a land shaped by renewal, in which seasonal floods restore the soil, and the rhythms of water dictate patterns of trade, agriculture, and settlement.
+|Introduction='''Delmora''' is a realm defined by its rivers, where flowing water carves through fertile plains. It is a land shaped by renewal, in which seasonal floods restore the soil, and the rhythms of water dictate patterns of trade, agriculture, and settlement.
-Prosperity in Delmora is closely tied to adaptability. Its inhabitants—whether river-dwelling or lake-bound—have long embraced the flow of change, understanding that to endure is to follow the current, not resist it. The river is not only a source of life, but a guide, a memory, and a power in its own right.
+The Ruvin were among the earliest engineers of Delmora, transforming the waterways into structured networks of canals, levees, and irrigation systems. In contrast, the [[Odrak]] developed a more reserved and enduring culture along the Great Lake, building stone cities that withstood both flood and time.
 Archaeological evidence and submerged ruins suggest the existence of older, possibly pre-Ruvin cultures now lost beneath the lake and river deltas. Whether these civilizations were destroyed by floods or gradually absorbed into later societies remains the subject of both scholarship and myth.
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 ==== Major Geographic Features ====
-*The Twin Rivers – Two major rivers, one descending from the [[Minthal Range]] in the west and the other from the Northern Highlands, intersect near the heart of Delmora. Their confluence is a hub of agriculture, trade, and governance, and is home to the Ruvin capital of Kelmarin.
+*The Twin Rivers – Two major rivers, one descending from the [[[Niseth]] Range]] in the west and the other from the Northern [[White Mountains]], intersect near the heart of Delmora. Their confluence is a hub of agriculture, trade, and governance, and is home to the Ruvin capital of Kelmarin.
-*The Southern Spur – A series of low mountains and hills that separate Delmora from the harsher regions to the south. It functions as a buffer, protecting the heartlands from external threats and climatic extremes.
+*The Great Lake – A vast inland freshwater body, bordered by Odrak settlements. Its fog-covered surface conceals submerged cities and spiritual monuments. The lake serves as a cultural and spiritual counterbalance to the rivers, emphasizing stillness and depth over motion.
 |Climate=Delmora experiences a temperate and river-driven climate, shaped less by temperature fluctuations and more by seasonal changes in water flow. Its weather patterns are closely tied to the rhythms of the rivers and the influence of the Great Lake, resulting in a cycle of flood, drought, and mist that defines life across the realm.
 |Flora and Fauna=Delmora’s fertile plains, floodplains, and inland lake support a diverse and adaptive ecosystem. Life here is shaped by the movement of water—plants must endure submersion or drought, and animals follow migratory paths guided by seasonal flow.
+|Native Spirits=The spirits of Delmora are closely tied to the flow of water and the cycles of flood, growth, erosion, and memory. Many are believed to dwell in rivers, springs, rainstorms, or the hidden depths of the Great Lake. They are invoked by both Ruvin and [[Ulshari]] communities for guidance, protection, and renewal.
 === Nascent Spirits ===

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	\|Spirit=Naithis		\|Spirit=Naithis
	\|Inhabitants=[[Ruvin]], [[~~Ulshari~~]]		\|Inhabitants=[[Ruvin]], [[Odrak]]
	~~\|Significance=A land of renewal and prosperity, where rivers carve the destiny of nations.~~
	\|Realm Name=Delmora		\|Realm Name=Delmora
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	\|History=The history of Delmora is inseparable from its rivers. Early civilizations emerged along their banks, where fertile floodplains enabled agriculture and sustained the first permanent settlements. Over time, rivers became trade routes and spiritual conduits, linking communities across the realm and facilitating the exchange of goods, knowledge, and traditions.		\|History=The history of Delmora is inseparable from its rivers. Early civilizations emerged along their banks, where fertile floodplains enabled agriculture and sustained the first permanent settlements. Over time, rivers became trade routes and spiritual conduits, linking communities across the realm and facilitating the exchange of goods, knowledge, and traditions.

	The Ruvin were among the earliest engineers of Delmora, transforming the waterways into structured networks of canals, levees, and irrigation systems. In contrast, the Ulshari developed a more reserved and enduring culture along the Great Lake, building stone cities that withstood both flood and time.		The Ruvin were among the earliest engineers of Delmora, transforming the waterways into structured networks of canals, levees, and irrigation systems. In contrast, the [[Ulshari]] developed a more reserved and enduring culture along the Great Lake, building stone cities that withstood both flood and time.

	Archaeological evidence and submerged ruins suggest the existence of older, possibly pre-Ruvin cultures now lost beneath the lake and river deltas. Whether these civilizations were destroyed by floods or gradually absorbed into later societies remains the subject of both scholarship and myth.		Archaeological evidence and submerged ruins suggest the existence of older, possibly pre-Ruvin cultures now lost beneath the lake and river deltas. Whether these civilizations were destroyed by floods or gradually absorbed into later societies remains the subject of both scholarship and myth.

Oros at 05:48, 25 April 2025

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	~~\|Realm Name=Delmora~~		\|Image=[[File:Delmora.jpg\|center\|frameless]]
	\|Image=[[File:Delmora ~~- General 02~~.jpg\|center\|frameless]]
	\|Spirit=Naithis		\|Spirit=Naithis
	\|Inhabitants=[[Ruvin]], [[Ulshari]]		\|Inhabitants=[[Ruvin]], [[Ulshari]]
	\|Significance=A land of renewal and prosperity, where rivers carve the destiny of nations.		\|Significance=A land of renewal and prosperity, where rivers carve the destiny of nations.
			\|Realm Name=Delmora
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Oros at 23:47, 9 April 2025

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	==== Major Geographic Features ====		==== Major Geographic Features ====

	*The Twin Rivers – Two major rivers, one descending from the [[~~Anvil~~ Range]] in the west and the other from the Northern Highlands, intersect near the heart of Delmora. Their confluence is a hub of agriculture, trade, and governance, and is home to the Ruvin capital of Kelmarin.		*The Twin Rivers – Two major rivers, one descending from the [[Minthal Range]] in the west and the other from the Northern Highlands, intersect near the heart of Delmora. Their confluence is a hub of agriculture, trade, and governance, and is home to the Ruvin capital of Kelmarin.

	*The Great Lake – A vast inland freshwater body, bordered by Ulshari settlements. Its fog-covered surface conceals submerged cities and spiritual monuments. The lake serves as a cultural and spiritual counterbalance to the rivers, emphasizing stillness and depth over motion.		*The Great Lake – A vast inland freshwater body, bordered by Ulshari settlements. Its fog-covered surface conceals submerged cities and spiritual monuments. The lake serves as a cultural and spiritual counterbalance to the rivers, emphasizing stillness and depth over motion.

	*The ~~Anvil~~ Range – Towering mountains along the western border, providing glacial meltwater to feed the western river. Mineral-rich and sparsely inhabited, it forms a natural barrier with the highlands beyond.		*The [[Minthal]] Range – Towering mountains along the western border, providing glacial meltwater to feed the western river. Mineral-rich and sparsely inhabited, it forms a natural barrier with the highlands beyond.

	*The Northern Highlands – A forested, rugged region that gives rise to the northern river. Less developed than the lowlands, the highlands are home to smaller Ruvin enclaves and untamed tributaries.		*The Northern Highlands – A forested, rugged region that gives rise to the northern river. Less developed than the lowlands, the highlands are home to smaller Ruvin enclaves and untamed tributaries.
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	\|Climate=Delmora experiences a temperate and river-driven climate, shaped less by temperature fluctuations and more by seasonal changes in water flow. Its weather patterns are closely tied to the rhythms of the rivers and the influence of the Great Lake, resulting in a cycle of flood, drought, and mist that defines life across the realm.		\|Climate=Delmora experiences a temperate and river-driven climate, shaped less by temperature fluctuations and more by seasonal changes in water flow. Its weather patterns are closely tied to the rhythms of the rivers and the influence of the Great Lake, resulting in a cycle of flood, drought, and mist that defines life across the realm.

	* '''Spring Floods''' – As snowmelt from the ~~Anvil~~ Range and Northern Highlands pours into the river systems, Delmora experiences widespread flooding. These floods are both destructive and regenerative, enriching the soil and realigning the landscape. Settlements near the rivers are built to withstand and adapt to this seasonal overflow.		* '''Spring Floods''' – As snowmelt from the Minthal Range and Northern Highlands pours into the river systems, Delmora experiences widespread flooding. These floods are both destructive and regenerative, enriching the soil and realigning the landscape. Settlements near the rivers are built to withstand and adapt to this seasonal overflow.
	* '''The Dry Season (Late Summer to Autumn)''' – Water levels recede, revealing fertile riverbanks and previously submerged ruins. This period is ideal for construction, travel, and harvest, and marks the peak of trade activity throughout the realm.		* '''The Dry Season (Late Summer to Autumn)''' – Water levels recede, revealing fertile riverbanks and previously submerged ruins. This period is ideal for construction, travel, and harvest, and marks the peak of trade activity throughout the realm.
	* '''Lake Mists (Winter)''' – Thick mists roll across the Great Lake and its surrounding wetlands, reducing visibility and transforming the landscape into a realm of echoes and shadow. These conditions are viewed as spiritually potent by the Ulshari, and many rituals are performed during the mist season.		* '''Lake Mists (Winter)''' – Thick mists roll across the Great Lake and its surrounding wetlands, reducing visibility and transforming the landscape into a realm of echoes and shadow. These conditions are viewed as spiritually potent by the Ulshari, and many rituals are performed during the mist season.

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	\|Realm Name=Delmora		\|Realm Name=Delmora
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	\|Significance=A land of renewal and prosperity, where rivers carve the destiny of nations.		\|Significance=A land of renewal and prosperity, where rivers carve the destiny of nations.
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	\|Introduction='''Delmora''' is a realm defined by its rivers, where flowing water carves through fertile plains, valley systems, and ancient landscapes. It is a land shaped by renewal, in which seasonal floods restore the soil, and the rhythms of water dictate patterns of trade, agriculture, and settlement.		\|Introduction='''Delmora''' is a realm defined by its rivers, where flowing water carves through fertile plains, valley systems, and ancient landscapes. It is a land shaped by renewal, in which seasonal floods restore the soil, and the rhythms of water dictate patterns of trade, agriculture, and settlement.

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 |Image=[[File:Delmora - General 02.jpg|center|frameless]]
 |Spirit=Naithis
-|Inhabitants=Ruvin, Ulshari
+|Inhabitants=[[Ruvin]], [[Ulshari]]
 |Significance=A land of renewal and prosperity, where rivers carve the destiny of nations.
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 Prosperity in Delmora is closely tied to adaptability. Its inhabitants—whether river-dwelling or lake-bound—have long embraced the flow of change, understanding that to endure is to follow the current, not resist it. The river is not only a source of life, but a guide, a memory, and a power in its own right.
 |History=The history of Delmora is inseparable from its rivers. Early civilizations emerged along their banks, where fertile floodplains enabled agriculture and sustained the first permanent settlements. Over time, rivers became trade routes and spiritual conduits, linking communities across the realm and facilitating the exchange of goods, knowledge, and traditions.