Delmora
Delmora, the Ever-Winding Waters, is a realm where mighty rivers shape the land, carving their paths through fertile plains and ancient valleys. Unlike the deep, untamed seas of Thalassor or the lifeless brine of Xalva, Delmora is a place of constant motion and renewal, where water sustains rather than consumes and where life flourishes along the banks of the eternal currents.
It is a domain of prosperity and adaptation, where those who understand the river’s will thrive, and those who resist its change are left behind.
Geography
Delmora is defined by endless waterways, fertile floodplains, and thriving settlements, where life follows the flow of the rivers.
- The Twin Veins – The two greatest rivers of Delmora, feeding the land and carrying trade, stories, and life across the realm. - The Delta of Thousand Isles – A vast, shifting delta, where rivers splinter into countless channels, forming a labyrinth of lush islands and hidden paths. - The Flooded Plains – Expanses of rich, silt-covered land, replenished by seasonal floods that bring both bounty and destruction. - The Mirror Lakes – Calm, reflective waters scattered across the riverlands, where elders say the past and future can be glimpsed. - The Wells of Naithis – Sacred springs believed to be touched by the hand of the spirit, where pure water flows endlessly, untainted by time.
Climate & Atmosphere
Delmora’s climate is gentle yet ever-changing, shaped by the rhythmic rise and fall of the rivers.
- Mild, Fertile Seasons – The land thrives on warm days, gentle rains, and the nourishment of the rivers. - Seasonal Flooding – Life and destruction come hand in hand, as the rivers swell and retreat, reshaping the landscape. - Mist-Laden Mornings – The lowlands remain shrouded in mist, as rivers breathe out their life-giving waters. - The Great Flow – A mystical event where all rivers of Delmora align in perfect harmony, causing water to run impossibly still for a brief moment.
The Spirit of Delmora
Naithis, known as the Flowing Hand, is the Ascended Spirit of the Riverlands, embodying motion, renewal, and the ever-changing course of life.
- Naithis does not force nor destroy—he guides, adapts, and carves the world in gentle, steady strokes. - Some say he appears as a figure woven from mist and flowing water, his form ever-shifting like the rivers themselves. - He is called the Weaver of Paths, as his waters shape the fates of those who follow them.
Mythology & Legends
- The River’s Bargain – It is said that those who offer a piece of their past to the river will be granted a glimpse of their future. - The Forgotten Wells – Hidden springs of Naithis’ touch, where it is said the first civilizations were born. - The City Beneath the Water – A tale speaks of a great city that moves with the rivers, appearing and disappearing with the floodwaters, never in the same place twice.
Connection to Other Realms
Delmora lies between the deep oceans, the open fields, and the silent stone, where water brings life rather than consuming it.
- To the Depths of Thalassor – The great rivers feed the seas, tying Delmora and Thalassor in an endless cycle of renewal. - To the Meadows of Vaelthar – Where rivers slow, the land flourishes, forming lush meadows that roll into open plains. - To the Canyons of Orrakar – Where rivers carve the stone, Delmora’s waters fade into deep, winding gorges.
Influence on Adaris
Delmora is a realm of civilization, commerce, and tradition, where rivers act as the lifeblood of nations.
- Merchants and traders see Naithis as the Patron of Prosperity, guiding their journeys. - Farmers and landkeepers offer tributes to the rivers, ensuring the floods bring nourishment rather than ruin. - Seers and mystics use the Mirror Lakes to read omens, believing that the rivers remember all things.
"The River Knows Its Path, Even When We Do Not"
A common saying among those who revere Naithis, reminding all that change is inevitable, but those who embrace the current will always find their way.