Ilia

Ilia is a port city and capital city of the Republic of Ilia located on the south-west coast of Aranor. The Underground Auction is set to take place in Ilia this year.
== History ==
Ilia was the first human settlement in Aranor, founded after they sailed across the sea from the southern continent of Urenos. Originally a small fishing village, the inhabitants soon discovered the presence of tin beneath the cliffs. The mining and exporting of tin as well as its location steamrolled Ilia's economy to the now established position of a central trading hub within the world during the early years of being a trade empire Ilia developed it own language where remnants are still found today on buildings and streets.
== Geography ==
To the north are vast fields of wheat and barley, orange groves and farms growing courgettes, cucumbers, aubergines and tomatoes.
== Locations ==
=== The Trinity Fountain ===
=== The Blue Oyster ===
=== The Town Hall ===
Flat wedding cake facade, decorated with sea-shells.
=== The Library ===
=== Theatre and Opera House ===
=== Concert Hall ===
=== Crimson Rose Brothel ===
=== The Docks ===
==== Fish Market ====
==== The Rusty Anchor ====
==== The Lighthouse ====
==== Waterfront Offices ====
Shipping companies, fishing association, merchant's guild headquarters.
===== Southern Maritime Freight Co. =====
The Silk Hand operates out of the offices used as a front to the thieves' guild.
=== Cape Leven ===
A limestone quarry with mining operations handled by a private company. The company profits heavily from the resources in the quarry, but safety is neglected and prices are extremely high, causing conflict between the company and the Stonemason's Guild.
=== Smugglers' Cove ===
There is a cove hidden by some cliffs east of the city, used by smugglers. They use a network of natural caverns and derelict tin mines with a tunnel leading to a warehouse near the lighthouse to smuggle contraband into the city.
== Architecture ==
White ivy-covered city walls.
Old parts are made from white and black wooden walls and thatched roofs. Newer parts built with the stone mined from the quarry in Cape Leven. Rich parts of town decorated with sea-shells and fountains. Potted and hanging plants decorate most of the city.
== Culture ==
Fragrant aromas of flowers seldom lift from the air of the city. It is only when concealed by the smell of freshly baked bread or freshly caught fish that the scent of blossom goes unnoticed.
===Summer Carnival===
Traders and diplomats from all the corners of civilization travel to Ilia for this annual festival. It is the second largest social event in the world, the first being the winter solstice festival in Palinor. There are stalls and live music throughout the streets, and a masquerade ball for the nobility.
=== Politics ===
Run by governor who issues relate directly to the city, can veto decisions made by council of eight.
The local law enforcer is sheriff John Hughes.
==== Council members ====
* Bruce Rutland
* Courtspeaker Regus
=== Religion ===
Ilia traditionally worship the Sea God, for they believe that all life emerged from the depths of the sea. But is tolerant of most religions.
== Economy ==
The economy was first built upon the foundations of the tin mines. Once a small community of fisherman and miners, Ilia is now a well-established trading hub that deals with most inter-continental trade, creating many of the trade routes.
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