Amos

Amos, officially the Holy City of Amos, was a city within Yimmu-Audal which for most of its history was a peaceful holy city but saw multiple attacks on it throughout its history with the first being an attempted attack by bandits on March 14th 2020. It was part of a global coalition that decisively defeated several bandits hiding in a netherrack cave near its portal entrance during Operation Netherrack lead by Audalad (at the time, Theios Essukdalad), Viodoxan, and numerous other national leaders as well as organizations including the Soleannan Spirits and Handy Helpers. The other being an attack by Charm in their second war against Yimmu-Audal on Feburary 25th 2024 which was a loss for the Audalad Coalition leading to its sacking and devastation until the end of Rathnir 
Historians say that the people of Amos arrived from the Pyramids of Nasrid on the long dead world of Jagdas. It is also said that the same people that landed on Rathnir were instructed by the slumbering god Snak'geshem to construct the Pyramid of Asir. Meanwhile, on Rathnir at the time of the Nasridi peoples arrival, part of the bustling city of Reunil was crushed by the Pyramids landing in their river, but the arrival of the Nasridi would usher in a new Golden Age for the Erekenthiin People subjugated by the Geshemi.
In early 2021, when players Ratmeatjones and Xerxes took the city of Amos under their wings, things started to change. Rat started to revitalize the city again and together with XXX, the main architect of the city that migrated to the city after hearing of what happened to the Holy City, they made Amos prosperous again. The City held some of the most holy sites in the Theiosist religion. 
After Ratt left to persue other ventures in Bardonia, he left it to his adopted son, Foxmunk who presided over it as Sahrad until the Battle of Amos in 2024. 
== History ==
Amos was founded on the second day of Rathnir, as a lighthouse outpost on the opposite shore along the Sea of Pearls. It stayed like this, slowly developing and gathering resources to combat with the intense upkeep at the time, until it became a major Audalad outpost on the Sea of Pearls. 
=== Second Period ===
The Second Period of Amos was one of the most prosperous periods of Amos, where upkeep was dealt with and the city expanded along the major sections of the Delta and the Pyramid of Asir was built. Many infrastructure projects were completed during this age, including the road system. Along with many other improvements, this age was the early golden age of the city. The city was the first non-capital city to be directly incorporated into the nation of Yimmu-Audal due to the switch to lands. Due to Yimmu-Audal's position as one of the largest empires of Rathnir, and its proximity to Urnu-Arrak, many projects have been completed with the aim to increase trade, with some being the Sea-Pickle Sea Route from Urnu-Arrak to Amos.
=== The Rebirth of Amos ===
The rebirth of the Holy City of Amos is the period that started on the 21st of March 2021 and is still ungoing. Builders RatMeatJones and XXXtinction did wonders for the city and saw its population peak during this time.
=== Foxmunk's Sahradship ===
Foxmunk became Sahrad of Amos in the Autumn of 2021 following his father's newfound interest in Bardonian politics. He strived to make Amos a great city and one that was well known on the world's stage through a policy of striving for diplomacy. He saw the diverse demographics of Amos and decided to double-down on it. During his tenure, Amos became twinned with the Lunar City of Lirgal and an Asitir Temple was built in Amos. In addition, thanks to his musical works, a Soleannen Church was also built in Amos, truly showcasing the strength of multiculturalism. In addition to all of this, Amos was used for many Hukarad festivals and was a site for Sharudi to take a pilgramage to, to drink from the holy Snake's Bend river.
=== Breakup of Yimmu-Audal and Nationhood ===
The seccession of Anniekos and the later dissolution of Yimmu-Audal on 1st November 2023 was a wildly confusing time for Amos. Amos was sympathetic to both sides of the dissolution, and understood each parties' reason for breaking apart. As such, it pledged neutrality if any conflict between Anniekos and Utari were to occur but it joined the nation of Utari as did many of the towns from the former Duchy of Audal. 
However, when tensions got too much for Asjud Himgh (Sahrad after Foxmunk passed), he asked the Arvinar (Emperor) of Utari for independence, creating the Geshem Bay City-State of Amos.
== Geography ==
Amos is located on the Sea of Pearls, and is a major port in Central Alteniquia. It is situated on the Tri-River Delta (Of which only the middle river is named; Snakes Bend) and is build on Multiple islands. It's explorers have ventured as far as Etscharien, and have gone all the way to the opposite side of the continent, to Alteniquia Minor.
== Economy and architecture ==
A large portion of the income comes from mining expeditions and nether hunts, but the largest part of Amos its economy comes from charity. The holy city is a place where pilgrim's visit frequently and they leave behind gifts, of which the city can be sustained. The architecture is a creole blend of Yimmu-Audalian and Erekenthiin, along with other real-life influences, such as Greek and Sumerian. The architectural style has evolved to blend geometry with sandstone a style created by the town's main architect XXXtinction, and with new spruce production and imports of terracotta, this style is flourishing.
== Ethnic groups ==
=== Erekenthiin ===
The Erekenthiin hail from the savanna to the north of Amos, where they then migrated south to the Tri-River Delta. They settled down for many years until being conquered by the Geshemi, which in turn fell apart due to the arrival of the Yimmu-Audalads, the predecessor of Theios-Essukdal.
=== Nasridi ===
This was the main history for the Jagdasian Nasridi. Now the Nasridi have molded themselves into a unique and prosperous society, intermarrying with the native Erekenthiin people. The Second Phir Garden is currently being constructed while the Central Temple has manifested itself as the prosperous main island. After the Great Pyramids stuck land, they vowed to never split up again and still hold strong to this day.
Category:Towns
Category:Yimmu-Audal
Category:Theios-Essukdal
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Category:Traveler's Era