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{{Realm Infobox
{{Realms of Orethil Infobox
|Realm Name=Delmora
|Image=[[File:Delmora.jpg|center|frameless]]
|Image=[[File:Delmora - General 02.jpg|center|frameless]]
|Spirit=Naithis
|Spirit=Naithis
|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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{{Realm Sections
{{Realms of Orethil Sections
|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.   


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.
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.
== Flora and Fauna ==
Delmora’s biodiversity is concentrated along its waterways, floodplains, and lakeshores.
=== Flora === 
* '''Rivergrass''' – A dual-use crop grown during floods, valued for sustenance and woven textiles.
* '''Blooming Lotus''' – A rare flower associated with Naithis, said to open only under moonlight.
* '''Verdant Willow''' – Deep-rooted trees that anchor the riverbanks and serve as habitats for birds and amphibians.
=== Fauna === 
* '''Silverback Sturgeon''' – Large, long-lived fish revered by many Delmorans.
* '''Mist Herons''' – Migratory birds considered omens; often depicted in spiritual iconography.
* '''Fen Serpents''' – Rare aquatic predators found in the lake's depths, central to several lakeborn myths.
== Inhabitants ==
Delmora is home to:
* '''[[Ruvin]]''' – River-folk known for their agricultural and spiritual practices tied to seasonal cycles.
* '''[[Ulshari]]''' – Waterbound artisans and scholars who navigate both river and lake cultures.
== Notable Settlements ==
Most of Delmora’s settlements lie along rivers or the lake coast:
* '''[Capital City]''' – Located at the confluence of the Twin Rivers, serving as Delmora’s cultural and economic capital.
* '''River-Towns''' – A network of settlements along the Twin Rivers, thriving on trade, fishing, and seasonal farming.
* '''Lake-Cities''' – Independent-minded communities along the eastern lake, influenced by maritime traditions and lake lore.
== Cultural Significance ==
Water is central to Delmoran identity, economy, and belief. It is treated not only as a resource, but as a force with memory, intent, and spiritual agency.
* '''“The River Remembers”''' – A saying that reflects the belief that all who pass through the waters are remembered.
* '''Flood Priests and Water Seers''' – Spiritual leaders who interpret changes in water level and current as signs from Naithis.
* '''Maritime Distinction''' – The lakeborn identify as a distinct cultural group, with different customs, ships, and interpretations of Naithis’s will.
* '''Trade and Navigation''' – Boats and barges are more common than horses, with river routes shaping economic patterns.
== Mythology and Legends ==
Delmora’s myths revolve around the agency of water, its memory, and its capacity for transformation.
* '''The Eternal Currents''' – A belief that the rivers of Delmora do not end, but loop endlessly, carrying voices of the dead.
* '''The Drowned Oracle''' – A prophetic figure said to have vanished beneath the river, yet continues to whisper to those who listen.
* '''The Sunken Cities''' – Legends tell of an ancient civilization submerged beneath the Great Lake, a warning to those who would defy the river’s will.
|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.


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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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While the Ruvin and Ulshari maintain distinct societal models, they frequently collaborate on trade, flood management, and spiritual ceremonies during seasonal transitions.
While the Ruvin and Ulshari maintain distinct societal models, they frequently collaborate on trade, flood management, and spiritual ceremonies during seasonal transitions.
|Notable Settlements=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.
|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.


*Kelmarin – The capital of the Ruvin, situated at the confluence of the Twin Rivers. It is the largest and most economically influential city in Delmora, renowned for its guildhalls, waterworks, and role as the realm’s political center.
*Kelmarin – The capital of the Ruvin, situated at the confluence of the Twin Rivers. It is the largest and most economically influential city in Delmora, renowned for its guildhalls, waterworks, and role as the realm’s political center.
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*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.
*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.
|Cultural Significance=Water is central to Delmoran identity, economy, and belief. It is treated not only as a resource, but as a force with memory, intent, and spiritual agency.
* '''“The River Remembers”''' – A saying that reflects the belief that all who pass through the waters are remembered.
* '''Flood Priests and Water Seers''' – Spiritual leaders who interpret changes in water level and current as signs from Naithis.
* '''Maritime Distinction''' – The lakeborn identify as a distinct cultural group, with different customs, ships, and interpretations of Naithis’s will.
* '''Trade and Navigation''' – Boats and barges are more common than horses, with river routes shaping economic patterns.
|Mythology and Legends=Delmora’s myths revolve around the agency of water, its memory, and its capacity for transformation.
* '''The Eternal Currents''' – A belief that the rivers of Delmora do not end, but loop endlessly, carrying voices of the dead.
* '''The Drowned Oracle''' – A prophetic figure said to have vanished beneath the river, yet continues to whisper to those who listen.
* '''The Sunken Cities''' – Legends tell of an ancient civilization submerged beneath the Great Lake, a warning to those who would defy the river’s will.
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