Editing Thousand Cities:Centre (section)

===Ildur and Ildrin===
:The twin cities of Ildur and Ildrin share the island of Nerethain, in the central Southeast. Separated by a steep mountain range, both cultures are entwined closely throughout their long history. Their relationship is defined by their intense competition in all aspects of life. Outsiders often have difficulty distinguishing between the two groups when outside their cities, as they appear to dress and speak in a similar fashion. While the cities share a common root language, attempts to speak the local dialects are fraught with danger, as slight differences in meaning can twist a casual comment into a killing insult.

:Unsurprisingly, the God [[Thousand_Cities:Cypher|Cypher]] has played a role in the development of the twin cities. Both cultures are warlike and volatile, quick to avenge a perceived insult. The two royal families are deeply intermarried, as tradition dictates that a victorious army should seize a royal son or daughter from the defeated city for a forced marriage with the victor. Despite their intermingled blood, the inhabitants of both cities would sooner die than give their rivals any advantage.

:Constant conflict has driven great advances in engineering, especially in the field of warfare. The Sea Wall of Ildur is considered one of the Great Wonders of Creation. Completed in 1252AF, it has rendered the city's central port almost impervious to naval assault.

:For more information, see [[Thousand_Cities:Kingdoms#Ildur_and_Ildrin|Twin Cities (Kingdoms)]].