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== Culture ==
The most striking aspect of Uhovia's culture is the seeming absence of it altogether. Its stoic, grey walls and utilitarian buildings reflect the populace's indifference towards the arts, preferring practical designs to overly complicated ones.
Because of this lack of distinguishing culture, its neighbor and trading partner HighTide managed to develop its own culture centered around the turtles found in the Seastone Isles. Although Uhovians do not typically share the same religious devotion towards turtles as natives of HighTide, they share a general appreciation for the reptiles, having their own native population that occasionally comes to shore to lay eggs.
Nonetheless, Uhovia's primary cultural claim is the pursuit of alchemy. In fact, its flag is designed after the four stages of the Magnum Opus: ''Nigredo'' (Blackening), ''Albedo'' (Whitening), ''Citrinas'' (Yellowing), and ''Rubedo'' (Reddening). Initially sought after as a moneymaking scheme, alchemy eventually became Uhovia's form of art, with the most talented minds creating masterpieces of tonics, tinctures, and elixirs. Today, alchemy is an art as well as an industry in Uhovia, earning it the respect of its neighbors in the FCA.
While a significant number of Uhovians are atheistic, most share a rational belief in a "First Causer," a "Maximal Good", or a "Grand Designer." They welcome all other religions, interested in any practical insights that their teachings may hold.
== Economy ==
Uhovia's main product is sugarcane, with the city boasting the largest farm in the Northern Continent as well as all of Alathra. Used for sweets, brewing, paper-making, and numerous other industries, sugarcane has made a fortune for Uhovians involved with its growing, harvesting, processing, and shipping
In addition to sugarcane, Uhovia also has strong ranching and alchemical industries, making it a crucial supplier of meat and potions for the FCA's military.
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