Orma’aiqua

River and Sea

Orma’aiqua stands at the entrance of the river that follows the base of the cliffs and meets the sea.

Its place on the water makes it a frequent stop for merchant and fishing vessels.

Docks Without End

The city is a sprawl of docks, taverns, and fisheries. So many buildings are hastily built on and around the docks that it is difficult to see where land begins and sea ends.

Those who move through Orma’aiqua often find themselves crossing rope and plank paths, with water or land beneath them by uncertain turns.

Aquatic Elves

Orma’aiqua is home to aquatic-leaning elves. If they were greedier for gold, they would have it; instead, the city remains defined more by water, work, and passage than by conquest of trade.

The city is not impoverished. Its lack of hunger for gold comes partly from having little need of more.

Aurnoore

Orma’aiqua stands under Aurnoore’s authority. Its people begrudgingly pay taxes and send young people as soldiers when required, though the arrangement has endured so long that few dwell on it.

Open Doors

Orma’aiqua is open and hospitable in its own chaotic fashion. A visitor might be given a place to stay for coin, a curious artifact, help around the house, or simply a good story and song.