Mellimari
The small town of Mellimari sits on the Lesser Vahari River close to where the river divides into two branches on its way to the sea. The town is a mixture of indigenous inhabitants and descendants of Foerdewaith settlers who wanted to be out of their fortress and more part of the jungle. The townspeople cut timber and send huge logs downriver to the town of Chologadi, where it is processed for sale to traders from distant locations. They use some of the softer woods to produce elaborate carvings such as stylized jungle animals, exotic blossoms, and fantastic creatures from their ancestral stories.
Mellimari is led by an elder who sings the traditional stories while the others work, and gives judgments on conflicts based on nuggets of wisdom found in the stories. Arzanic Tojembe, the current elder, is 22 and has been in his position for only two years, so he is somewhat unsure of his leadership and may be intimidated by forceful strangers. His people consider him wise for his age and their legitimate leader, and encourage him to make good decisions for the town.
Although not a wealthy town, Mellimari is in an advantageous position for easy access to food and water so its people are generally well-fed and satisfied. This also makes it a good location for resupply on trips farther into the jungle.
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Mellimari, Town of
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