Aytirion

## History

As Runewood University became more and more of an attraction for aspiring students and faculty alike, families with an interest in learning the arcane began to settle closer to the university, whether for teaching, study, or just to ensure they could reap the benefits of the spellcasters in the area. For this reason, Aytirion is mostly known for being a hub for spellcasters in Senfalas.

The town has thrived in the generations since the citystate's acceptance of magic and outsiders turned more favourable, even in its less arcane fields. As most residents have some access to education in regards to magic, it's used to assist in many of the otherwise mundane fields.

## Geography

Aytirion is the northwest-most town in the Senfalas Forest, the towns, residents, and other facilities of the town being built on platforms in the trees or otherwise within the trees themselves, much like the small nation's capital, Senfalas. Outside of some of the facilities tied to Runewood University itself, much of the forest floor is relatively untouched.

## Inhabitants

Most of the town's inhabitants are Wood Elves, as with most of the citystate. Though many of the wood elves who happen to have been born as sylph, ifrit, undine, oread, or even tieflings tend to congregate in Aytirion, where their inherent magics can be refined. Aytirion also finds itself to be a minor hotspot for immigration from Catania, though not nearly as much so as Nyntheas, due to some coming from outside the citystate to study at the local university.

## Religion, Magic, Technology, and Military

### Religion

Religion isn't given as much importance in Aytirion as other cities within Senfalas, though strong religious ties to Ketephys are still prevalent.

### Magic

Magic is, of course, the heart of Aytirion's community -- Especially arcane magic. Of course, nature-based magic is still particularly prevalent in the town, as well. Much of the local hierarchy is formed around the teachers and alumni of Runewood University, putting great emphasis on mastery over the arcane. Most kinds of magic are accepted in the town -- Though magics that truly go against nature are largely forbidden. Particularly destructive or volatile forms of magic are mostly kept under supervision within the grounds of the local university, outside of emergencies.

### Technology

Technology is of little interest in Aytirion, as most innovative focus is put towards arcane interests.

### Military

The people of Aytirion make some contributions towards the military of the citystate as a whole, providing magic training for the occasional military unit working with the arts.

## People and Places of Interest

### Places:

* Runewood University: The heart of Aytirion, and the university that the town was built up around. Largely, you can read more about it by clicking the link.
* **The Ley Tree:** A notably large tree at the heart of the university. A notable leyline passes through the tree, occasionally granting it an otherworldly aurora within its leaves. It's a particular view much loved by the residents, when it happens, though rare.

### People:

* **The Spellquiver Family:** Throughout the generations, the Spellquiver family has maintained its name and prominence within the town. Though not all headmasters of Runewood University have been Spellquivers, the current headmaster, Alistair Spellquiver, enjoys this lineage. Though their overall status within Senfalas isn't overly large, they are one of the more respected families in Aytirion.