Nomir Defined, Doniri Polled
The midway point of last week's poll was 13. Ideas reaching or exceeding that threshold now tell us about the populous, human-dominated region of Nomir. Several entries I thought would be shoo-ins did not make the cut, including factionalism between an anti-magic group in Stonebane and pro-magic forces of Chalkhaven.
Here's what makes it into the Korad setting bible:
Nomirians revel in being blunt and forthright -- with friends and enemies alike. Their straightforwardness extends to the bedchamber, where women call all of the shots when it comes to sex. Their government and trade are famously corrupt. Bribery is the norm.
The Nomirian diet is based on seafood, especially shrimp and crab.
Holidays all involve leaving out food to appease the forgetful dead. Paradise is envisioned as aquatic realm beneath the big swamp, where souls dwell in splendid pageantry. Any Nomirian who lives to see his 50th birthday must choose a new name.
Brigands use rumors of ghosts to keep people out of the swamp.
Now it's time to propose ideas for Doniri, the rocky, ocean-swept province occupying the northern half of the great southern pincer. Its cities are:
Cataracts
Residents of Cataracts, the city of bridges, use sign language, as the roar of the falls is so loud. It is built around a large mystical well, from which gushes the water that feeds both rivers. The well predates the city. Behind the great waterfall lies the Secret City.
Rustaxle
This city takes its name from the ancient engine that marks the headland; a huge chain runs from it into the bay. It is Famous for creating musical instruments of exquisite tone & timbre; the secrets of crafting such are jealously guarded. Daring pearl-divers satisfy the city's craving for pearls and fermented kraken jerky.
Off its coast lies the autonomous island tyranny of the Far Isles. On the other side of its undefined mountain border the traveler finds Threniri, region of the symbiotic runes known as the Aesigil.
As always: keep your idea brief, so I can fit it into next week's poll—12 words or less. And that's an actual 12, folks, not a notional 12. One idea per commenter. Pitch standalone ideas rather than building on someone else's proposal. Get them in before early Monday evening (eastern time.)
