Gjar

Hihjúrr: Gjar /caːr/

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Gjar is the capital of Úgjúrk-ne and one of the major cities of the Orcs in Örkraz.
The city is located upon the lower Knolí River within Útrú-ehle, a special region in the southern part of the country which acts as a neutral zone for the various tribes of Gjúrks that inhabit it in order to prevent (or at least reduce) conflicts between traditional enemies.

Infrastructure

Among the most notable buildings in Gjar are the parliament building and Hneknúrk-öm University, the latter which is a major center of education in Örkraz and Borgalor in general.

Tourism

Úgjúrk-ne is one of the most popular cities for tourists to visit in Örkraz, drawn to the traditional arts, crafts and cuisine, unique architecture and exotic landscape of the surrounding region.

Architecture

The city has some of the most stunning examples of southwestern örkrazic architecture, which makes heavy use of local basalt columns for foundations and ground floors of buildings, walls, stairways, colonnades, gates and such, often twisted into various shapes using magic that would be impossible otherwise. Only the simplest structures are entirely made of wood, which is generally used for the upper floors of most buildings, and roofs are covered with dried palm leaves or -more recently- terracotta or stone tiles.
Another notable feature of Úgjúrk-ne are the myriad pillars carved from tall basalt columns found throughout the city, each a memorial for notable people ranging from rulers to artists to warriors, where people often leave small offerings in niches or by the base of the pillar to honour their memory.

Carved basalt pillar by Lappalingur

Alternative Name(s)

The Pillared City

Type

Capital