Lichen

"Lichen" is the colloquial term for the shantytowns surrounding most major cities on the planet of Solatium, so named because "it's where the mold lives". The settlements sprung up as a place for ocordys, usually shunned from the city itself, to still live in relatively close proximity to vital societal needs. Over time, their function has expanded to be a sanctuary for any seeking refuge from the judgement of the main city, and it's not uncommon to find oracles with undesirable curses, war refugees, or other "undesirables" among a lichen's denizens.
Lichens are poorly regulated, and their quality of life is usually highly dependent on the city they surround. If the city holds ocordys or others in the city in low regard, legislation does not dictate a minimum to aid provided, only that it is. As such, most community leaders in lichens have to find ways to obtain the resources their community needs themselves.
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