Aradu-Arrak

Aradu-Arrak is the capital of Yimmu Audal. It is among some of the oldest towns on the server, being created just a few hours after land claims were enabled. The original settlement is even older than this date and was most likely discovered and settled within hours of the server opening for the first time.
For many Audalad citizens, Aradu-Arrak is the direct continuation of Urnu-Arrak after it was destroyed during the comet wars and the end of Rathnir. It share many similarities with the old city, both in location as both cities are roughly centered on the world, but also in style- although the new city has a distinct style in the form of it's early historical district. 
== Settlement and construction ==
=== Early Abexilas history ===
The settlement of Arradu-Arrak started on April 13th when Longbow discovered an oblong shaped island off the coast of a continent that we now call Talasi. From the very first day, this island was remarkable for it's hills and plains along with it's sandy beaches.
Due to the recurrent server crashes, the first signs of developed civilization only came the day later when Vymo build little structures all around the island, informing travelers of the holy nature of the land that they were stepping on. Over the next few days, small buildings started to pop out of the ground, all centered around the grand street of the historical district.
File:USETHIS.png|"The holy planning map, passed down through each generation"
File:Claimed.png|Vymo's signs
File:Arradu maping.png|Trev mapping Aradu-Arrak
File:Ghastly hut.png|First abex building (allegedly)
=== Land Claim Era ===
After the first few days of Abexilas being opened to everyone, staff announced that players will be able to make land claims for the price of 10,000 in-game dollars. Longbow then went on a mining session to collect enough gold to claim the city and just a few hours later found the city of Aradu-Arrak.
After the land claim was set up, many Audalad citizens started colonizing the island and quickly expanded the historical district to it's current size. This massive influx of player also helped to improve the infrastructure and farms of the city which would later be used to fund the massive building projects all around the island.
== Events ==
=== Coronation of Orishara Ratt Audalad ===
In early June, Orishara GhastlyBespoke stepped down from her position as Empress of Yimmu-Audal and handed over the mantle to Ratmeatjones. On July 13th, 2024, Orishara Ratmeatjones was coronated alongside Chief Diplomat Trev Audalad, and Regent Centurion (who was being filled in by the Grand Bashar, Cassius Audalad) in the newly constructed Aradu-Arrak palace amidst visitors and guests from all over the world of Abexilas. Larger groups include those from nations such as Castanor and Galadonn; an Audalad vassal. After the coronation, celebrations occurred in the Imperial plaza celebrating the new Emperor. It is to date one of the largest geopolitical and historical events to take place in the Tribal Era of Abexilas with an alleged 50+ visitors. 
== Landmarks & Architecture ==
=== Imperial Palace of Yimmu-Audal ===
The Audalad palace is a luxurious and massive structure, central on the island, built using a traditional Audalad design. It was designed mainly by Trev Audalad with some initial design blueprints being drawn out by the national founder, StoriStudio. The palace was then constructed by citizens from all over Yimmu-Audal. Heavy contributions include resources provided by Megamasterbloc, and long time spent building from contributors such as Ratmeatjones Audalad, Trev Audalad, Cheeze_z, Megamasterbloc, Lowry, and many more. 
=== Neo-Audalad Architecture ===
Despite the Empire's former capital Urnu-Arrak being mainly constructed and blocks such as sand, sandstone, and hints of blackstone, the new city of Aradu-Arrak yields a new style of architecture which is considered Neo-Audalad Architecture. This style allows the city to be constructed with mud-bricks, various colorful blocks of blue, and lots of jungle and oak wood. Hints of mangrove wood are also apparent in the roofing. A fine example of Neo-Audalad Architecture is the Imperial Palace, described above.
=== Holy Temple of Hukar Sharud ===
The Holy Temple of Hukar Sharud is the largest temple for the Hukar-Sharud faith ever constructed, and is a marvel of Audalad architecture. The temple boasts eight separate wings that act as smaller temples for Laharae (gods) represented and recognized by the Hukar-Sharud faith. Underneath the temple is planned for the construction of the Grand Tombs for former leaders of the Audalad state; these will be sealed off from public visitation.