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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.

~~== Flora and Fauna ==~~

* birds and amphibians.

~~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 ===

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* '''[[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.

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*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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 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 ==
+* birds and amphibians.
-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 ===
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 * '''[[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.
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 *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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