Purnia

Purnia is a fledgling town within the continent of Tecaglia and is located just north of Marda. Settled by the Durin people, Purnia is named after the small river that runs through the region. The peninsula it resides on is known as the Boreal Peninsula, formed by a river on two sides and a frozen ocean to the East. Uniquely, the spruce-based taiga originating in the area has been slowly declining, being replaced with a type of birch tree specialized for the frozen landscape. The initial reason was to make the place closer to the Durin's original home, although a bonus effect later realized is it made the perfect setting for rabbit hunting, a popular sport in the area.

## History of the Durin

### The Lost Forest

The Durins which inhabit Purnia originate from a faraway land geographically unknown to Iaddthis. From a hilly birch forest with a river running through the center, the Durins developed a love for forests. Although Durins occasionally use spruce planks, they *hate* spruce logs. It is described that the Durins were a colony of another, much larger city state. This large city state, rarely described by the Durins, has a long and complicated history that may have resulted in the Durins' love for town autonomy. At the peak of their birch settlement, the Durins were displaced by a catastrophe known as the First Rift.

### The Rifts

In an unfamiliar land, the Durins were displaced far and wide following the First Rift. The destination of the First Rift was a peculiar world of sky islands. However, their numbers were cut even thinner following further Rifts. Each Rift further thinned the Durins' numbers, isolating the small group that resides in Iaddthis from the rest in the most recent Rift. As described by their Univist faith, the Rifts are inexplicable collisions of two realms, where an oddly specific group of things seemingly shift to a new realm. There is some evidence to show that Durins haven't originated from any known region in Iaddthis, implying the myth that they originate from a faraway land is certainly true.

### Early Settlement

The Durin people settled in what is now known as the Boreal Peninsula alongside the Purnian River. In the originally spruce-based taiga, the Durins started the settlement as a hunting outpost. However, the development of other industries and increased contact with neighbors has led the outpost to grow beyond its original intention. During the first contact with Kyrophia, the outsiders proposed forming a confederation. Not long later, Naunudral was founded, marking the beginning of Purnia's slow rise.

The founding of the short-lived Straeia Inceptum Empire caused the Durins in Purnia entering a panic mode, fearing a possible expansion into their own territory. Although Arcane secured a general agreement of peace and sphere of influence with the leader of Enturia, the Durins feared such an agreement may not be respected under the SIE. As a result, the settlers of Purnia started building walls and fortifications, turning Purnia Outpost into Purnia as the settlement was built more as a fort than anything else.

Following the collapse of the SIE, Enturia broke free in independence and tensions lowered. It was around this time Naunudral formed a Non-Aggression Pact with the Cimmerian State, which also lowered concerns of war. However, the settlers of Purnia still stayed ready for a last stand of defense in the unlikely case of war. Purnia continued to grow, building more structures and creating larger resource farms. Purnia's grow was temporary, however. The collapse of Naunudral from a lack of foreign threats ultimately caused stagnation.

### Rebirth

Following turmoil in Naunudal and Purnia's leave, the town entered a phase of little growth. For around 2 months Purnia laid subject to raids until order was restored. Once this happened, Purnia continued to grow and establish connections with East Cimmeria.

## Government

Considered a Constitutional Aristocracy, Purnia has two branches of government: The Council and the Governor.

### The Governor

As the executive part of the government, the Governor oversaw nearly all parts of the town. Since their role included running the Military and being in charge of diplomacy, it is common for the Governor to be often busy outside of the town than inside of it. When the Governor is unavailable, the Vice Governor takes charge with the same authority and limitations as the Governor normally would have. In the case the Governor dies, the Vice Governor takes over and a new Vice Governor is selected

A new Vice Governor is chosen by the new Governor with unanimous approval by the Council. Although policing and law-enforcement continues throughout this time, the Council is directly required to prioritize finding a new Vice Governor and is constitutionally prevented from holding any other form of meeting until the task is completed.

It was decided that until Purnia grew large enough, the Governor would hold dictatorial powers.

### The Council

The Council of Purnia is in charge of law enforcement and preventing the Governor from violating The Great Constitution. If the Governor (or Vice Governor) is found to have committed any serious violation of the Great Constitution, they may demote them if it is unanimously decided. Otherwise, the Governor's term is for life. The Council's main task is to maintain order and fulfill the Great Constitution.

## Core Values

### Great Builders

Durins love building and often spend too many resources in expanding their builds. Cooperating with the Durins to make structural projects and resource farms for future projects is a great way to improve relations with them.

### New Homeland

Lost, Durins found comfort in creating a new homeland. As a result, people of this city actively change the area around them to closer resemble home. Interfering with or destroying parts of this large project will upset the Durins.

### The Great Constitution

According to myth, this constitution has existed for thousands of years, dating back to the original home of the Durins. Continuously used, this constitution lays the foundation for the core laws and ethics of the town. Although it has lasted a long time, it has likely changed over time as the Great Constitution leaves room for changes if there's unanimous support from all Council members and the Governor.