Lyhnchai

Lyhnchai is the capital of the Shyheney au Renesphey, sitting on the Aphineste Bay in East Halinn. It was founded by the arrival of the Anoshphites in Abexilas in year 0 of the Fourth Era (of the Anoshphite Calendar) (3/30/24). Lyhnchai is the biggest and most populous city of all of Renesphey, and is one of the biggest cities of the whole of Abexilas as well, covering the entire plains where it's located. In the year 39 of the Fourth Era (1/2/25), the city was recognized to be home to 700,000 (in-lore) people, with most of its population being Rei Taan or Anoshphites that either found their way here from Rathnir or were born in the city. The inhabitants also have called Lyhnchai by an alternate name, the "City of Mist". Those who are born in Lyhnchai are called Lyhnphite, but it is rarely used due to most Renesphites being from the capital.
The city is the center of culture and economy, exporting barrels of weapons to the wider world as well as other war oriented gear, such as brews, sets, enchantment books, etc. The GDP of the metropolis is $5,000,000 monthly, with 90% of it coming from war oriented gear. Most of the profits are reinvested into the city's economy and research, with most of said research being focused on the improvement of the production of weapons and gear, but with another significant amount being also allocated towards magic research. The city is also known for its gladiatorial fights that are held within the massive Colosseum close to the city center. These activities are the driving force of tourism to the region.
== Etymology ==
The name of Lyhnchai came about when the first settlers of Anoshphite origin arrived in the plains and started building the first settlement. The name comes directly from the Inèa va Arrórýen (Neo-Anoshphite) conlang meaning Noble City, where the term "lyhn" means "noble" and "chai" means "city". The denonym, also from the same conlang, means Noble People.
For the first few years, the name of the entire nation of Renesphey was Shyheney au Lyhnchai, due to the fact that Lyhnchai was the entirety of the nation. The plains where Lyhnchai is located are called Sa'rae, which is the name of one of the largest clans that controlled most of the plains a century or two before the Anoshphite arrival.
== History ==
=== Pre-Anoshphite History ===
Most of this part of the history is either a reconstruction from the few remaining ruins around, tied up with the local's oral history. Therefore, this can all be assumed to be stuff of legends, with the exception of the Clan Era, as it existed during the arrival of the Anoshphites. Anything prior to that has no written record due to the oral nature of the locals and the rapid deterioration of the remnants of those eras.
Not much is known about the tribal era besides that there were at least nine different tribes in the plains of Sa'rae. Archaelogical sites indicate that most of them were located nearby bodies of water. The central plains are known for having flint and sharp pointy rocks indicative of primitive spears and arrowheads, which suggests that they were often witness to disputes between the tribes. 
During the period of external peace and prosperity brought by the lost and mostly forgotten empire, the plains of Sa'rae were inhabited by at least nine different groups of Rei Taans, each controlled by their own warlord. With the empire empowering selected clans that gave them the most advantage and control over the region, these warlords would fight for ages until only a few endorsed ones remained. These warlords were eventually given political powers to participate in the oligarchical system of the lost empire when other Gilded States partitioned the once centralized realm, until the empire collapsed by itself. It is known that at least one of the powerful Rei Taan clans attempted at recreating the empire, fighting for the lost capital and aiding in its ultimate destruction. 
The fall of the empire saw the remnants of its glory form what became known as the Gilded States. In the plains of Sa'rae, there were 3 gilded states, each diverging and attempting to subdue the other. The trade and commerce of the region came to a halt, and the roads became common place for battles and political disputes. As the technology kept degrading and being lost, the gilded states' power diminished, most using half broken gear until those were nothing more than scraps. Superstition and archaic laws were the norm, and even the slaving of opposing clans became frequent.
It wasn't long until external threats were once again known to the Rei Taan. Sixty years after the empire's collapse, raiders, known as the Salewans, started ravaging the coast. While their first target was in the northeast of Renesphey, they'd soon find their way to the plains of Sa'rae, where they killed or forced the Rei Taan to work for them. Those that managed to flee the coastal threat united in the western parts of the plains and formed a group of survivors and warriors called the Shepherds, who, allied with the last remaining Rei Taan gilded state, Aitamar, managed to drive off most of the aggressive Salewans. In the plains, no Salewan settlements survived the retribution.
Aitamar outlasted all of the other Gilded States, but their end would also arrive, when they broke into several clans in the region of Renesphey. The strongest of those clans, the Sa’rae, who would later be used as the name for the entire plains, still held up the power over most of the plains of Renesphey for almost two centuries, but even they’d end up with break aways forming smaller clans, signaling the start of the Clan Era. Some of the clans that broke off from the Sa'rae were the Laan'naa, the Pia'en and the  Baataeti. Other known clans in modern Lyhnchai were the Saaskaata’ri of Aphianeste Bay, the small and nomadic Kaalee, the Dat’oon of the Épiláh and the Mehares of Acilior. It was during this era that the mist settled in the region, bringing a renewed wave of superstition, technological degradation and isolation. The Anoshphites would arrived during this era, signaling its end. 
=== Post-Anoshphite History ===
With the arrival of the Anoshphites, the region, that was once divided between many clans, was then united under the Anoshphite leadership, forming the start of Renesphey that would then expand to other areas.
==== Discovery of Renesphey ====
The first region of Renesphey to be discovered was the lands around the Aphianeste Bay, more specifically the Épiláh (the elevated grassland on the east of Lyhnchai). The discoverer was Aònunthéi, the father of Daia Cloesi Aaakan, an Anoshphite explorer that was among the first to go through the portals, and he found the serene land by ship, arriving on the side of the Épiláh and climbing to the top, where the first camp was built. From there, the news of land arrived to the rest of the Anoshphites, and Diceman, Abdoulla Orne'Valerin-Prisma and an unknown Poncyrean adventurer were the next ones to arrive. They landed in the lower area of the plains, where the port would later be built, and made their own camp there. Lastly, from this first group of settlers, came Nikolyy Orne'Valerin-Aleus, who settled their camp on the far west of the plains, near the Aitamirin woods. Not long after, the entirety of the Anoshphite court that had made it through the portals would arrive, with the Shyhe Siyoi Orne'Valerin as the head.
==== Two Lyhnchai Settlements ====
In the Épiláh and the western Sa'rae, the first camps quickly grew into the first settlements. The one above the hill was named Aonsùnei, meaning "resilient flag", after the constant raiders who would come by and remove the flags of the settlers. The one on the plains was named Eavùshòm, meaning "healing home". Both settlements were quickly connected by dirt roads, and most of the newcomers would arrive and settle in Eavùshòm settlement, due to it having more space. Wooden houses were the norm, using cheap materials that could be found on the surrounding biomes. Nonetheless, even with only basic housing and infrastructure, the state would be formed and named Shyheney au Lyhnchai in the year 1 of the Fourth Era (4/12/24).
To celebrate the Anoshphite arrival at the blessed land of Lyhnchai, the settlers would get together and, with a few guests, have the First Supper of Abexilas, sharing the little food they had with those around them. 
File:Lyhnchai-settlement.png|The first settlement of Lyhnchai
File:Lyhnchai-earlydays.png|Map of the early days of Lyhnchai
File:Lyhnchai-First-Supper.png|The First Supper of Lyhnchai
==== City Planning and Rapid Development ====
Two years after the formation of the State (4/25/24), a massive city planning project had started taking place in Lyhnchai.
The first part to be constructed was the port, from which many Anoshphite travellers would find their way home. The construction of the port was mostly done in the 6th year of the Fourth Era, in the month of Felenìn (5/14/24). A group of eight citizens got together and placed down the foundation of the port, the warehouse and lighthouse. Most of the port itself would be built then, but details and the two buildings on the port would take two more years to be completed. The port would become the main plaza of the nation for years, with events such as the Adénìn Kasói (Fishing Friday) being commonplace there.
With the planning of the city, the settlement area in Sa'rae had to be dismantled to give space for the construction of the city. As such, a different area more to the west was chosen to be the new housing area. The project started in the year 8 of the Fourth Era, Month of Felenìn (5/27/24), and it ended in the year 17 of the Fourth Era, Month of Nylenìn (8/1/24). It is considered to have been one of the longest projects due to the need that every single citizen build their own personal abode in their plot. Together with the construction, a prize money was given to the most beautiful of the houses.
The Colosseum started planning in the year 8 of the Fourth Era, Month of Milchainìn (6/1/24) and ended planning in year 13 of the Fourth Era, Month of Ponnìn(7/3/24). It was built in the year 22 of the Fourth Era, Month of Felenìn (9/2/24). The Colosseum was an important feature for Lyhnchai, seeing as it'd be the main focus of the majority of the events. The first of those were free-for-all's in order to spill as much blood as possible so that the stones of the Colosseum could quench their thirst.
A building that had long been planned by the Anoshphites, the palace project finally came to light in Renesphey. The construction of it started in the year 13 of the Fourth Era, Month of Adénìn (7/5/24) and was completed by year 14 of the Fourth Era, Month of Karinìn (7/10/24). There, the Shyhe Siyoi and his court would call the palace home and they'd rule and administrate the realm from there.
The Joveneos Hall was once planned to be a big market, but due to the necessity of having a party venue, it was made into one. The start of the planning happened in the year 7 of the Fourth Era, Month of Ahrinìn (5/26/24) and it was built just before the Founding Year, being finalized in the year 29 of the Fourth Era, Month of Ahrinìn (10/27/24). The 1st Anoshphite Independence Celebration and the 4th Anoshphite Anniversary were both celebrated in the Joveneos Hall and the surrounding areas.
The downtown district of Lyhnchai would become the main living quarters of the citizens. It was the second project to start planning, while also being one of the last to have been built simply because of the size and importance of it. The planning started a few years before the port, but it was then thrown out and restarted in the year 7 of the Fourth Era, Month of Adénìn (5/24/24). The building of it started in the year 26 of the Fourth Era, Month of Mìrinìn (7/25/24) and was finished by year 34 of the Fourth Era, Month of Shìepinìn (11/26/24).
The State was in dire need of large amounts of gunpowder for potion production, and the gunpowder pit was then planned and built to fulfil this need. The build was finished in the year 25 of the Fourth Era, Month of Adénìn (9/27/24). After its construction, this became the place where most of the Adénìn Kasói (Fishing Friday) started happening with the objective of acquiring the needed gunpowder for war production.
File:Lyhnchai-port-scene.png|Lyhnchai Port
File:Lyhnchai-port-complete.png|Lyhnchai Port at night
File:Lyhnchai-palace.png|The royal palace of Lyhnchai
File:Lyhnchai-joveneos-hall-interior.png|The interior of the Joveneos Hall
File:Lyhnchai-joveneos-hall.png|The exterior of the Joveneos Hall
File:Lyhnchai-downtown-pontarea.png|The downtown of Lyhnchai
File:Lyhnchai-riverside-complete.png|The riverside area of the city
File:Lyhnchai-gp-hole-complete.png|The gunpowder hole built by Ponteos and Taigadog
==== Gladiatorial Games ====
Once the Colosseum was built, the Gladiatorial Games of Lyhnchai were announced and many warriors came looking for glory in battle.
===== Inaugural First Gladiatorial Games of Lyhnchai =====
This event happened in the year 23 of the Fourth Era, Month of Torenìn (9/14/24), and was divided into two different battle styles. The first, known as the Great Opening Bloodbowl, was a series of free-for-alls where the last man standing won $10,000, with the objective of soaking the grounds of the Colosseum with blood. The second part was a proper tournmanet, with the caveat that only the citizens would have the honor of fighting for the grand prize of $40,000. The winners of the Bloodbowls were JustinK and Ancotor. The winner of the tournament was Certhia au Keilah with x1dagger in second place.
===== Second Gladiatorial Games of Lyhnchai =====
The Second Gladiatorial Games were divided in the same way as the first. It happened during the year 27 of the Fourth Era, Month of Adénìn (11/10/24). The Bloodbowl was opened to all of those who wanted to participate, while the tournament participants were chosen by the invited nations. The nations that sent fighters were Soralae, Theionikos, Esutaria and Eiszura. The prize for the Bloodbowls were $10,000 each, with two being sponsored by Renesphey and one by SaltyGandalf of Greyhame's, a guest. The grand prize for the tournament was $40,000 for the winner and $20,000 for the second place. The winner of the three Bloodbowls was Redwing, and he also won the tournament. The second place for the tournament was Empress Erinoa of Esutaria.
==== Grand Festivities ====
During the year 29 of the Fourth Era, Month of Ahrinìn (10/27/24) and the year 30 of the Fourth Era, Month of Hiranìn (11/3/24), two big historical celebrations happened in Renesphey. The first was the nation's anniversary and the second was the anniversary of the independence from the Audalad tyrants of Rathnir.
===== 4th Anoshphite Anniversary =====
This celebration was held in the Joveneos Hall and the nearby beach, where all the Renesphites and guests were given free alcohol for the entirety of the event, sponsored by Abdoulla Orne'Valerin and Prisma. The anniversary was a time for the citizens to learn about the birth of the nation and understand the rich history that the ancestors had crafted for them. Two giant crabs, one named Ean Carroweather and the other Lunkin, were released upon the beach, where they'd go around pinching the toes of the participants.
File:Lyhnchai-anoshphite-anniversary.png|In the day of the Anoshphite Anniversary, the streets were full of drunks
File:Lyhnchai-booze-cart-abdoulla.png|The gift of booze from Prisma
===== 1st Anoshphite Independence Celebration =====
The Anoshphite Independence celebration was a bit more elaborate. It started, just like the anniversary, in the Joveneos Hall where people were allowed to drink to their heart's content. Afterwards, a procession was held through the streets of Lyhnchai, During the procession, citizens and guests wrote down on paper their fears and bad memories, and proceeded to burn them on the effigy. The government gave a small speech about the independence, reminding all of the effort that went into it and the reasons why it happened in the first place, and the procession went towards the colosseum. There, a drunk brawl was made so that citizens and guests could enjoy the sunset in the way of the Anoshphites.
Finally, the remaining guests and citizens moved to the kitchen of Joveneos Hall, where a big soup was prepared. They enjoyed the soup, jokingly named the "Player Soup" as a reference to the "Helper Soup". Eventually, more and more people showed up in Lyhnchai to partake in the "Player Soup" until a group of drunk thugs showed up and started causing problems. After politely asking for them to stop, the few peaceful visitors got together with the guests and citizens and they walked to Pamela Park, where they enjoyed the peace of the park and exchanged a few stories.
File:Lyhnchai-burning-effigy.png|The burning of the effigy during the 1 year of Independence celebration
File:Lyhnchai-Pamela-park.png|Pamela Park with a few guests
File:Lyhnchai-player-soup.png|A giant "player soup" where people swam in the soup of the party
==== International Festivities ====
While the Anoshphites have a very strong and unique culture, they also celebrate holidays that are considered to be worldwide, such as Halloween and Gonfmas.
===== Halloween =====
During the Halloween season, a little game was made for the citizens by Capoo. Mr. Pumpkin, a scarecrow, had lost his friends around town, and citizens had to go find the other scarecrows in order to figure out the coordinates of the hidden treasure. The winners of the treasure hunt were Harevon Nirnintìr and Empress Erinoa of Esutaria.
===== Gonfmas =====
For Gonfmas, Capoo also prepared a little event for the citizens. The New Housing Area park was made into a beautiful Gonfmas themed park, and a big Gonfmas tree with gifts underneath it was placed. Next to it, there was also an ice rink so that children and adults could ice skate.
File:Lyhnchai-gonfmas-tree.png|Gonfmas tree in Lyhnchai
File:Lyhnchai-gonfmas-icerink.png|The ice rink for Gonfmas
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