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==== 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 ~~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.

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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.

* '''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.

* '''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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 ==== 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 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.
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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.
-* '''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.
 * '''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.