Úlmora

Úlmora is the capital of Malónat, and the former capital of the Útels as a whole. The city is the seat of Malónat's Yt-Þarizen, the highest elder council, where representatives of each settlement come to report on their communities status and voice whatever dilemma it's facing. Whatever agreement the Yt-Þarizen comes to concerning these troubles is final, and it's the representatives' duty to announce them back home and honour them as best as they can.
Úlmora is also the center of trade with Ameder and, more rarely, Mörkel merchants from the the north and east. Few travelers ever venture further than than Úlmora or Kalot, so their experience of Útel culture only really represents that of these two cities.

Demographics

Most of the inhabitants are Útels, especially Malóns, Valúnites and Rókans, along with a few from other tribes. A tiny minority of Ameders or Ameder descendants exists, and descendants of Móerkels, though the latter have been absorbed into the dominant Útel culture.

Government

Matters specific to each caste is handled by the an assembly of elders from each family. Disputes that prove difficult are taken to a regular meeting of representatives from each caste and usually solved there by a vote. Matters that affect the whole city are discussed by the Yt-Þarizen, the highest elder council, along with problems facing other settlements throughout Malónat. Any decision made by the Yt-Þarizen is final.

Defences

An ancient palisade surrounds Úlmora, once to deter enemy tribes but now serves as the ceremonial boundaries of the city.

Architecture

Úlmora's architecture is typical of other Útel cities, with buildings mostly made of wood, with stone foundations and ceramic roof tiles. Columns and various elements are often carved with intricate patterns or painted in bright colours.

Geography

Located on each side of the river Óf, with the Taklú Bridge connecting the different neighborhoods. The bridge also serves as the ceremonial northern entrance into Útel civilization as a whole. A small island in the middle of river is used for certain ceremonies.
Fields, pastures, vineyards, oak- and almond tree groves surround the city, beyond which lies Ela'k Forest.

Type

Capital

Owning Organization

Malónat