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To live in Delmora is to embrace the river’s will—to adapt, to move, and to understand that prosperity belongs to those who flow with the current, not against it.

|History=Delmora’s past is inseparable from its rivers. The first settlements emerged along their banks, where seasonal floods enriched the land and made early agriculture thrive. As trade expanded, rivers became the roads of civilization, connecting distant towns and fostering cultural exchange.

Some ancient ruins suggest that before the current age, a forgotten people lived within the Great Lake, their cities now swallowed beneath the waves. Whether they were wiped out by a catastrophe or simply abandoned their flooded lands remains a mystery.

|Geography=Delmora is a land where rivers dominate the landscape, creating a vast network of waterways, fertile floodplains, and interconnected settlements.

The heart of the realm is defined by two great river systems, fed by mountain ranges to the west and north. These rivers do not simply shape the land; they dictate the movement of people, trade, and culture.

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- Mists of the Great Lake (Winter) – Dense fogs roll across the eastern lake, leading to strange tales and vanishings.

|~~Culture~~ and ~~Society~~=~~The people of Delmora~~ are ~~river folk, traders, and farmers, thriving in a society that values adaptability, prosperity, and the wisdom~~ of ~~water~~.

|Flora and fauna=Delmora’s rivers and fertile plains are home to an abundance of life.

=== ~~Core Cultural Themes~~ ===

=== Flora ===

- ~~“The River Remembers”~~ – A ~~common Delmoran saying~~, ~~reflecting their belief that water carries~~ the ~~memory~~ of ~~all who pass through it~~. ~~Some even claim that spirits whisper in~~ the ~~currents~~.

- Rivergrass – A hardy crop that thrives in seasonal floods, used for both food and textiles.

- ~~Trade & Navigation~~ – ~~Cities are built along riverbanks~~, ~~trade routes~~ flow ~~along~~ the ~~water, and boats are more common than horses~~.

- Blooming Lotus – A mystical flower said to bloom only under the light of Naithis, the Spirit of Renewal.

- ~~Flood Priests & Water Seers~~ – ~~Religious figures and mystics interpret the rise and fall of~~ the waters, ~~believed~~ to be the ~~will~~ of ~~Naithis~~, the ~~Spirit~~ of ~~Renewal~~.

- Verdant Willow – These towering trees line the riverbanks, their roots preventing erosion while providing shelter to local wildlife.

- Lakeborn ~~of the East~~ – The ~~people~~ of the Great Lake see themselves as separate from the river-dwellers, ~~forming a semi-independent culture~~ with ~~maritime traditions~~.

=== Fauna ===

- Silverback Sturgeon – Massive river fish, some growing over three meters in length, revered as symbols of endurance.

- Mist Herons – Elegant birds known to migrate with the river’s flow, considered sacred by the lake-dwellers.

- Fen Serpents – Elusive creatures that lurk in the deep waters, rumored to be the remnants of an ancient, cursed species.

|Inhabitants=The people of Delmora are river folk, traders, and farmers, thriving in a society that values adaptability, prosperity, and the wisdom of water.

- The Riverborn – Settlers who have lived along the Twin Rivers for generations, building floating homes and relying on seasonal floods.

- The Lakeborn – The inhabitants of the Great Lake, who see themselves as separate from the river-dwellers and have their own maritime traditions.

- The Flood Seers – A mystic caste that interprets the rivers’ movements, believed to commune with Naithis, the Spirit of Renewal.

|~~Major Settlements~~=Most of Delmora’s cities and towns are built along the rivers, thriving on farming, trade, and spiritual reverence for the water.

|Notable settlements=Most of Delmora’s cities and towns are built along the rivers, thriving on farming, trade, and spiritual reverence for the water.

- [[Name of Capital City]] – The largest city, positioned at the confluence of the Twin Rivers, acting as the cultural and economic heart of Delmora.

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- The Lake-Cities – Independent-minded cities built along the eastern lake, blending river and maritime traditions.

|~~Mysticism~~ and ~~Legends~~=The people of Delmora do not simply use the river—they listen to it, fear it, and revere it. Many myths center on the power of water to carry memory, souls, and prophecy.

|Cultural significance=The people of Delmora believe that water carries the memory of all who pass through it. Rivers are not merely sources of sustenance but living entities that shape destiny.

- “The River Remembers” – A common Delmoran saying, reflecting their belief that water carries the memory of all who pass through it. Some even claim that spirits whisper in the currents.

- Trade & Navigation – Cities are built along riverbanks, trade routes flow along the water, and boats are more common than horses.

- Flood Priests & Water Seers – Religious figures and mystics interpret the rise and fall of the waters, believed to be the will of Naithis, the Spirit of Renewal.

- Lakeborn of the East – The people of the Great Lake see themselves as separate from the river-dwellers, forming a semi-independent culture with maritime traditions.

|Mythology and legends=The people of Delmora do not simply use the river—they listen to it, fear it, and revere it. Many myths center on the power of water to carry memory, souls, and prophecy.

- The Eternal Currents – Some say the rivers of Delmora do not truly flow into the sea but instead loop endlessly through the land, carrying the voices of past generations.

- The Drowned Oracle – A legend tells of a prophet who vanished beneath the river but still speaks through the waters to those who listen.

- The Sunken Cities – It is said that beneath the Great Lake lie the ruins of an ancient civilization, swallowed by the waters as punishment for defying the river’s will.

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 To live in Delmora is to embrace the river’s will—to adapt, to move, and to understand that prosperity belongs to those who flow with the current, not against it.
+|History=Delmora’s past is inseparable from its rivers. The first settlements emerged along their banks, where seasonal floods enriched the land and made early agriculture thrive. As trade expanded, rivers became the roads of civilization, connecting distant towns and fostering cultural exchange.
+Some ancient ruins suggest that before the current age, a forgotten people lived within the Great Lake, their cities now swallowed beneath the waves. Whether they were wiped out by a catastrophe or simply abandoned their flooded lands remains a mystery.
 |Geography=Delmora is a land where rivers dominate the landscape, creating a vast network of waterways, fertile floodplains, and interconnected settlements.
 The heart of the realm is defined by two great river systems, fed by mountain ranges to the west and north. These rivers do not simply shape the land; they dictate the movement of people, trade, and culture.
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 - Mists of the Great Lake (Winter) – Dense fogs roll across the eastern lake, leading to strange tales and vanishings.
-|Culture and Society=The people of Delmora are river folk, traders, and farmers, thriving in a society that values adaptability, prosperity, and the wisdom of water.
+|Flora and fauna=Delmora’s rivers and fertile plains are home to an abundance of life.
-=== Core Cultural Themes ===
+=== Flora ===
-- “The River Remembers” – A common Delmoran saying, reflecting their belief that water carries the memory of all who pass through it. Some even claim that spirits whisper in the currents.
+- Rivergrass – A hardy crop that thrives in seasonal floods, used for both food and textiles.
-- Trade & Navigation – Cities are built along riverbanks, trade routes flow along the water, and boats are more common than horses.
+- Blooming Lotus – A mystical flower said to bloom only under the light of Naithis, the Spirit of Renewal.
-- Flood Priests & Water Seers – Religious figures and mystics interpret the rise and fall of the waters, believed to be the will of Naithis, the Spirit of Renewal.
+- Verdant Willow – These towering trees line the riverbanks, their roots preventing erosion while providing shelter to local wildlife.
-- Lakeborn of the East – The people of the Great Lake see themselves as separate from the river-dwellers, forming a semi-independent culture with maritime traditions.
+=== Fauna ===
+- Silverback Sturgeon – Massive river fish, some growing over three meters in length, revered as symbols of endurance.
+- Mist Herons – Elegant birds known to migrate with the river’s flow, considered sacred by the lake-dwellers.
+- Fen Serpents – Elusive creatures that lurk in the deep waters, rumored to be the remnants of an ancient, cursed species.
+|Inhabitants=The people of Delmora are river folk, traders, and farmers, thriving in a society that values adaptability, prosperity, and the wisdom of water.
+- The Riverborn – Settlers who have lived along the Twin Rivers for generations, building floating homes and relying on seasonal floods.
+- The Lakeborn – The inhabitants of the Great Lake, who see themselves as separate from the river-dwellers and have their own maritime traditions.
+- The Flood Seers – A mystic caste that interprets the rivers’ movements, believed to commune with Naithis, the Spirit of Renewal.
-|Major Settlements=Most of Delmora’s cities and towns are built along the rivers, thriving on farming, trade, and spiritual reverence for the water.
+|Notable settlements=Most of Delmora’s cities and towns are built along the rivers, thriving on farming, trade, and spiritual reverence for the water.
 - [[Name of Capital City]] – The largest city, positioned at the confluence of the Twin Rivers, acting as the cultural and economic heart of Delmora.
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 - The Lake-Cities – Independent-minded cities built along the eastern lake, blending river and maritime traditions.
-|Mysticism and Legends=The people of Delmora do not simply use the river—they listen to it, fear it, and revere it. Many myths center on the power of water to carry memory, souls, and prophecy.
+|Cultural significance=The people of Delmora believe that water carries the memory of all who pass through it. Rivers are not merely sources of sustenance but living entities that shape destiny.
+- “The River Remembers” – A common Delmoran saying, reflecting their belief that water carries the memory of all who pass through it. Some even claim that spirits whisper in the currents.
+- Trade & Navigation – Cities are built along riverbanks, trade routes flow along the water, and boats are more common than horses.
+- Flood Priests & Water Seers – Religious figures and mystics interpret the rise and fall of the waters, believed to be the will of Naithis, the Spirit of Renewal.
+- Lakeborn of the East – The people of the Great Lake see themselves as separate from the river-dwellers, forming a semi-independent culture with maritime traditions.
+|Mythology and legends=The people of Delmora do not simply use the river—they listen to it, fear it, and revere it. Many myths center on the power of water to carry memory, souls, and prophecy.
 - The Eternal Currents – Some say the rivers of Delmora do not truly flow into the sea but instead loop endlessly through the land, carrying the voices of past generations.
 - The Drowned Oracle – A legend tells of a prophet who vanished beneath the river but still speaks through the waters to those who listen.
 - The Sunken Cities – It is said that beneath the Great Lake lie the ruins of an ancient civilization, swallowed by the waters as punishment for defying the river’s will.
 }}