Dennura

Dennura is a city in Ashura, Askaru Federation. It is a desert settlement in the Ashuran Desert and was founded in 1023 ACA by exiled Frostmarch rebels on the remains of an older settlement named Listëmirill. It quickly became a prominent center of trade and worship in the Ashuran desert, and it attracted many Dune Elven tribes to settle permanently in the area. 
==Etymology==
The name Dennura came from Dennu, the god of war and the protector of the Pharaoh in the Ashuran Pantheon. It was chosen because of the prominent Dennu statue overlooking the whole city. The name of the earlier settlement, Listëmirill, came from the Aurlûnoren for "Jewel of the Sands". In many Dune Elven tongues, it was known as El Beniwara because of the El Beniwara oasis.
==History==
===Listëmirill===
Listëmirill was a city founded by Andar Metimwë (HollywoodHoots) around 845 ACA next to the El Beniwara oasis. It was the de facto capital of Erúme Province in the Aurlûnor Velande, prior to the independence of the Third Dominion of Ashura. The city was known for its impressive manufacturing skills despite its small size and isolation; weapons and armor manufactured here have found themselves in the use of soldiers all across the former Syltor League's member states. Over the years, the city declined. 
===Dennura===
Dennura was founded in 1023 ACA by Diarria and Twinky Stimison, two rebels who were exiled from Frostmarch following the Frostmarch Civil War. At this point, Listëmirill had been abandoned. On top of the remains of Listëmirill, they constructed a new city with a statue of Dennu as the center piece. They also built a marketplace, which quickly became an important center of trade within the Ashuran desert. As the town continued expanding, many Ashuran tribes abandoned their nomadic lifestyle and chose to settle in Dennura. In the 1040s, it was even considered as a candidate for the new capital of Ashura. However, Twinky and Diarria were eventually allowed to return to Frostmarch and left their positions as leaders of Dennura. This left Dennura to slowly decline, although it still remains a very important location within the desert.
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