Wikipedia for the world of Arvia
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Despite its modest size, this cozy town nestled in a broad valley in the interior has managed to stand the test of time. The city’s survival has been attributed to everything from its non-strategic location to its generalist economy, to some quirk of its unremarkable defensive features. Regardless, the city is known for openness and … Read more
The area around Xin was part of the southwestern provinces under the Empire. These distant lands became even more isolated after the fall of the Empire, with settlements primarily trading locally amongst themselves. Though certain larger settlements survived the collapse, the region is littered with the ruins of abandoned outposts and settlements.
The largest and most prosperous settlement in the southern territories, Arania became the de facto capital of the region after the fall of the Melandrach Empire. Situated at a natural crossroads: Lake Arania, the intersection of five rivers, the city is both safe haven for travelers and center of trade for the region. Originally a … Read more
An agricultural city at the confluence of the Cenosea River and Lasi Creek, Nagdyre is the furthest inland city navigable to sea going vessels. Populated primarily by the rodent folk, the city supplies grain, ale, dried noodles, biscuits, and a variety of other agricultural products to the region. Visitors to the city are well advised … Read more
This tiny, predominantly human settlement exists at the edge of the Tionora harpy flock’s territory. Known as ‘the village’ to its inhabitants, ‘the old fishing village’ to the nearby settlement of Xin, and virtually unknown otherwise, the village is a testament to the quirkiness of Arvian history: a virtually defenseless settlement living in the shadow … Read more
A medium-sized settlement, primarily populated by humans, Xin has the appearance of a fortified earth city of the Ottoman Empire era. The city is surrounded by a slightly sloping defensive stone wall with black powder cannon mounted atop its six towers. Roughly hexagonal in shape, the city is set back from a shallow water harbor, … Read more