Savia

(Note this article is about the city of Savia located in Eshemos, for the goddess of wisdom click here)

## Foundation

The foundation of the polis of Savia has came under great scrutiny by scholars of the poleis of Eshemos. The most reported origin of the polis has came under fire from multiple scholars. The story in question follows the founders of the polis, how they received an image of the goddess Savia which told them to seek out the perfect spot for the polis. Legend says that that when lighting struck, the founders took it as a sign and dedicated the site of the strike as the center of the polis. In honor of the goddess, the center of the polis is in the shape of a lighting bolt, now called the forum keraunós, which holds the largest temple of Savia in the world. This however has come under attack, with evidence showing that lighting was a very common occurrence, scholars have started to question how the founders can determine where the city is to be bulit when the entire region was prone to strikes. Some controversial scholars are argued that the founding is a fictitious story used to garner support from the religious, there is even rumors that the city was founded as a secular city, as a break away from the hyper religious polei already established.

## Technology

The polis of Savia has the advantage of having a great relationship with the Dwarves of the Sundersavian mountain range. This has led to the city combining the power of the human magic with dwarven technology and creating a city of mechanical wonders, with each machination powered by the Forum Keranós and the power it holds. The city is at an intersection of modern marvels and ancient philosophy. The soldiers of Savia for example, are armed with mechanical spears, which empower the weapons with an electrical charge, and mechanical might, making the soldiers of Savia the strongest in Eshemos, though these weapons are very difficult to make, even for Savia. The city has created vast logistical marvels, including the sky barges, as well as the first train system. The city holds technological advancement as the greatest achievement.

## Organization

despite being the most advanced of all the Poleis, Savia has maintained the historical structure, and in fact is considered by many to be the defacto leader on political issues. While Savia did not create the political system, it has embraced the political structure with a fervor unlike any other, making it the ideal place for those looking to start a political career.

## Religion

The city of Savia is the patron city of the goddess Savia, and like all Poleis it celebrates all of the gods. The second most popular deity followed in Savia is the god Malos, the god of war and the creator of the Dwarves. Because of the large influence the Dwarves had over the city, it was only a matter of time before their patron took his spot on top the alters of the city.

## Dwarves

As mentioned, the city of Savia has a very interesting relationship with the Dwarves. In the 6th century, after the city had been around for a few decades, the local dwarves started to trade with the Savians. This was mainly trade for survival and a few luxury items, for example, a dwarven sword for a cloak of Savian silk, or perhaps a magic item. The leaders of the dwarves, the lords, did not agree with this trade, they believed that those who dared trade dwarven craft and secrets for works inferior them were not dwarves and as such not welcome in the dwarven halls. This led to the traders to become Ostrokos, or the banished. This caused a great uproar, and caused the Ostrokos to not only trade, but to teach the Savians, combining the Dwarven knack for technology and smithing with the Savian gift of magic.