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===Umbra===
:[[Thousand_Cities:East#Umbra|Umbra]] is the newest of the Thousand Cities, founded in 1279AF by the Exalts Icarus, Jocasta and Armelle. The city lies on a tributary of the river Mzima, situated between the druids of Bronach and the forests of the Hunter's Tribes. Most inhabitants of the city hail from the Central islands.

:The first residents of Umbra fled the twin cities of Ildur and Ildrin after their homeland embraced a necromantic tradition, returning honoured dead to unlife, so that they might serve the living. Political differences of opinion with the current (Anjou) ruling family led to a division within the ranks of the Ildrini families, and many travelled East to settle a new land.

:Umbra's residents have developed a rapport with their warring neighbours. Soon after the city's founding, Icarus made contact with the tree-dwelling kingdom of Bronach, forming a pact between the cities. Armelle impressed the savage hunters calling themselves Vergolte's People, defeating many during the first attempted raid on the new settlement.

:In 1282AF, Jocasta Mien was exalted by Vergolte in a temple to his honour. Together with Icarus, she has earned lasting respect from the Hunter's Tribes - although some have spoken of their great shame at seeing city-dwellers earn such attention from their patron God.



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