Rauma

Rauma, sometimes referred to as the Navel of the World, or simply Navel, is the capital city of the Second Rauman Empire, serving as a center of imperial administration, commerce, and politics. It is the biggest city of Multia, and one of the most heavily populated areas on the continent. Rauma is also the name of the province comprising Navel.

History
Although details of the founding of the city became lost in history, the first written records of Rauma confirm its existence as far as the First Era. Located in southern central part of the continent, and surrounded by broad plains of Multia, Rauma has served as an important trading post for a long time, possibly even back in the Forgotten Era.

After having been plundered for a couple of times by the Ungish tribes, due to the solidarity and determination of the inhabitans, the town became fortified and guarded, which allowed for its further growth, both in numbers and significance.

By the time the first idea of an united Multian kingdom came into existence, it became obvious that Rauma was to be its capital. Its continuous growth and ongoing transformation to the most prosperous Multian town, made a decisive point.

And so, although originating from Paltamo, Aarno I the Great chose Rauma to be his home and capital when he became the first High King of the Kingdom of Multia, after uniting the anxious people of the regions of Paltamo, Peherrys, and Rauma.

Rauma has been the capital of every subsequent Multian monarchy ever since.

Culture
Due to its convenient location - linking both east and west, as well as north and south, Multians perception of the world evolved into belief that they are truly the center of the world. The city's greatness and significance, along with successful military campaigns of the Rauman Legions furtherly developed this conviction into believing that Multians are the supreme nation of all.