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|Geography=Built along a curved stretch of rocky shoreline, Sora-Tar rises in low tiers away from the lake. Warehouses and collection docks line the water’s edge, while farming compounds, communal residences, and trade enclosures occupy the higher ground. The surrounding landscape is flat and stony, with dry cropland extending westward toward [[Alun-Tar]]. Irrigation systems channel runoff from the [[Sora River]] and lake shallows to maintain seasonal harvests. | |Geography=Built along a curved stretch of rocky shoreline, Sora-Tar rises in low tiers away from the lake. Warehouses and collection docks line the water’s edge, while farming compounds, communal residences, and trade enclosures occupy the higher ground. The surrounding landscape is flat and stony, with dry cropland extending westward toward [[Alun-Tar]]. Irrigation systems channel runoff from the [[Sora River]] and lake shallows to maintain seasonal harvests. | ||
|History=Originally a rest station and barge outpost, Sora-Tar expanded as agricultural demands increased and foot traffic between outer settlements grew. Its population swelled with migrants, contracted laborers, and merchant groups—particularly non-Orasians seeking independence from more formalized [[Orasian]] civic culture. Over time, the settlement grew into a self-sustaining urban center with a permanent civic council drawn from guild representatives and supply delegates. | |History=Originally a rest station and barge outpost, Sora-Tar expanded as agricultural demands increased and foot traffic between outer settlements grew. Its population swelled with migrants, contracted laborers, and merchant groups—particularly non-Orasians seeking independence from more formalized [[Orasian]] civic culture. Over time, the settlement grew into a self-sustaining urban center with a permanent civic council drawn from guild representatives and supply delegates. | ||
|Districts= | |Districts=* Lower Docks – Lakeside stone piers and barge terminals for water collection and grain export | ||
* Vault Quarter – Long storage halls for dry crops, grains, and essential goods | |||
* Eastern Commons – Multicultural residential district with guild housing and caravan lodges | |||
* Market Loop – Open-air trading circuit ringed by permanent merchant stalls and mobile vendor stations | |||
* Southwatch Rise – Administrative district with Council liaisons, civic registrars, and road oversight | |||
|Culture and Society=The city’s population is linguistically and culturally mixed. Laborers and traders from outside Terasil coexist with Vale-born residents and Orasian overseers. Public ceremony is minimal, with emphasis placed on clear trade regulation, storage quotas, and seasonal land-use agreements. Informal neighborhood gatherings and barter customs replace most ritual forms. Governance is pragmatic and rotational, with guilds and transport liaisons taking part in resource planning and dispute resolution. | |Culture and Society=The city’s population is linguistically and culturally mixed. Laborers and traders from outside Terasil coexist with Vale-born residents and Orasian overseers. Public ceremony is minimal, with emphasis placed on clear trade regulation, storage quotas, and seasonal land-use agreements. Informal neighborhood gatherings and barter customs replace most ritual forms. Governance is pragmatic and rotational, with guilds and transport liaisons taking part in resource planning and dispute resolution. | ||
|Economy=Sora-Tar’s economy centers on agriculture, supply relay, and long-haul provisioning. Caravans entering from multiple directions—particularly the Va-Djes Road and inner basin tracks—treat Sora-Tar as a restocking and exchange point. Farm yields from [[Alun-Tar]] and outer dry fields are processed and stored here for regional use. The city also crafts simple tools, carts, and modular shelters for traveling groups. | |Economy=Sora-Tar’s economy centers on agriculture, supply relay, and long-haul provisioning. Caravans entering from multiple directions—particularly the Va-Djes Road and inner basin tracks—treat Sora-Tar as a restocking and exchange point. Farm yields from [[Alun-Tar]] and outer dry fields are processed and stored here for regional use. The city also crafts simple tools, carts, and modular shelters for traveling groups. | ||