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|Government=Feudalism
|Temples=[[Boccob]], [[Lirr]], [[Olidammara]], [[Pholtus]]
|Merchant Houses=[[House Ditta]]
|Other Organisations=[[Companions of Elric]], [[Kasarian Embassy]], [[Abjura Dolana]], [[Kashtin]], [[Buel Vitta Society]], [[Resa's Rest]]
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'''The capital of Kolechia province is often referred to as the Jewel of the North, the city on the Ura river in [[Haza]] is one of the richest and most beautiful in the world.''' Built on top of a number of hills and surrounded by fields of rice and coffee, the ancient city exudes a history few can match. 

== Locations ==
There have been many changes to the city over time leading to '''a rather maze-like structure of its streets and buildings'''. All dwellings are made of stone and most of them are multistory. Due to the sloping nature of the terrain these '''buildings often lean towards each other and rooms have been built to connect both sides, leading to covered streets'''.

As new buildings have been built on top of older ones for centuries, '''a large 'undercity' exists where the light of day doesn't reach'''. This also complicates things that most people take for granted, such as the sewer system. It is said that Abjura Dolana has people working around the clock, casting spells to keep everything in good order.

==== Belegore Ateliers ====
This used to be a regular city block of shops and houses but over time more and more artists took up residence, walls were removed, and now '''the entire block consists of artist's studios''' and, frankly, quite filthy, living quarters for said artists. Their talent is undeniable though and many come here to learn from the masters.

==== Irati Park ====
Though most of the city is quite densely built, there are a few areas where this is not the case such as this popular spot for people to spend their free time, '''boating on the pond, playing games, or just lounging on the grass'''.

==== Ljudi Chambers ====
'''All government affairs for both the city and the province''' are seen to inside these buildings at the '''south end of Kotnik Plaza'''. While the king or queen's heir is technically the ruler of both the city and the province, '''most of the affairs of government are left to the civil servants''', overseen by '''Lord Hruska Dalec'''.

==== Mausoleum of Grobnica ====
One of the '''best-preserved examples of classic Haza architecture'''. This imposing building on '''King's Way''' has been the '''final resting place for all of House Meloi's members''' for centuries. It is not open to the public but the structure with its rising columns, gilded statuary, and huge, bronze, ever-burning braziers is not to be missed.

==== Namestie Circle ====
'''Built against the facade of the Green Guard headquarters is Krizovatka Fountain, known around the world for its beguiling statues of nereids and the crystal-clear water''' that is said to come from a mile below the city. The '''Zvonica bell tower with its distinctive gargoyles''' can also be found here.

==== Orlovca Castle ====
The '''ancestral home of [[House Meloi]]''' was rebuilt twice over the centuries and its different styles reflect the rulers that have lived here. It stands at the '''north end of Kotnik Plaza'''.

==== Preveri's ====
This old manor house on '''Peklenski Street''' is the '''home of the Hellfire Society, a members-only club known for those of a rather exuberant lifestyle'''. The restaurant within is open to the public but one is made to understood that eating here can have certain consequences that the restaurant cannot be held responsible for. These include '''temporary and more long-term side-effects; changes to one's body and waking up in another city with no memory of what happened'''.

==== Reka Harbor ====
The '''Ura river which empties into the [[Sarodin Sea]] flows through the vale next to the city and the large harbor that has been built''' onto it over the centuries is never without activity, work continues through the night to load and unload the many barges that ply the river. An ingenious system of wooden lifts transfers goods up and down from the city proper.

==== Serisa Library ====
Most of the more exhaustive libraries in the world belong to nobility, merchants, and churches, where the owners are quite selective about who gets to peruse their collection. But at the former prison on '''Zapor Road''', '''anyone willing to pay the fees can get access''' to room after room full of books, some ancient, some more current.

==== Silver Tree Market ====
'''This large market in the undercity is where you can acquire things that are almost impossible to source anywhere else''' in the country or even the entire region. You'll see '''many exotic races''' that are usually not your typical city dwellers. The goods on offer reflect this; food especially ranges from goblin bugonuts to elven lettuce-craft and everything in between.

==Organizations==
====[[Companions of Elric]]====
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====[[Kasarian Embassy]]====
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====[[Abjura Dolana]]====
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====[[Buel Vitta Society]]====
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====[[Resa's Rest]]====
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==Temples==
====[[Boccob]]====
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====[[Lirr]]====
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====[[Olidammara]]====
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====[[Pholtus]]====
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==Merchant Houses==
====[[House Ditta]]====
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== Notable People ==

* Zorl Meloi (ruler)
* Commander Gorac (head of the Green Guard)
* Yanta Uresh (wizard)
* Finan Jipeck (sage, heraldry)
* Malxaxa (crime lord)
* Marita Numac (gnome sage, history)

==In the papers==
<blockquote>'''Meet Ide Volcar's Undercity Denizens'''

''There are few places in the civilized world where one is able to come across races such as lizardfolk or bugbears and live to tell the tale. The vast undercity that exists under the picturesque city of Ide Volcar might be one of those. That is not to say that it is a completely safe experience, but then any time you leave your house you run certain risks. Having an experienced guide helps a lot, of course, and I found myself a unique individual, dear readers.''

''On my trips through the undercity I saw things that will defy description, but rest assured, I will try! I saw much more exotic species than the ones mentioned above and yet all this without any risk to life and limb. The most violence I saw during all this time was some fisticuffs, and most of the participants of that particular kerfuffle were humans. Curious? Then read on!''

- Excerpt from an article in the [[The Grand Imperial City of Mifora#Mifora Bulletin|Mifora Bulletin]]</blockquote>
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