Greenspire

A town located at the top of a mountain near the Prime Focus, on the east side of Ken'Dalla.

### History and Geography:

Greenspire, with its sweeping mountainscapes and front row view of the storms above the Prime Focus, was founded as a pilgrimage site for Syranites and place of rest for the weary. Its streets are full of artisans studios specializing in woodwork, stonework, jewelry, food, and drink. The tiered mineral spring bath houses along the slopes are renowned in Ken'dalla for their restorative properties. Buildings tend to be built on slopes, with strings of colorful flags stretching from rooftop to rooftop. Even in winter when natural color drains from the mountain slopes and light snow flurries dust the streets, the village is full of light, color, and the smell of warm spices.

### Clothing and Customs:

The climate is consistently cool and often misty, leading the local clothing styles to prominently feature treated leather and dyed knitted wool. Jewelry and bright colors are common, and the rest of Ken'Dalla tends to view mountain fashion as complex, eclectic, and loud. The locals view it as a personal expression of uniqueness and beauty.

### Food and Drink:

Given the climate, traditional food and drink in this region of Ken'Dalla is always served hot. Hearty vegetable soups and curries supplement roasted or smoked meats and warm fermented milk, steaming mead, or spiced milk-tea.

### Government:

Greenspire is currently a theocracy run by the Temple of Syranita, located at the peak of the mountain. Saiarr Longfeather is the current high priestess and de-facto ruler of Greenspire. Beyond basic peacekeeping, the town remains largely unregulated in civil affairs. Decisions on unusual circumstances are often left to the personal discretion of the high priestess.

### Religion:

Syranism is the primary religion of Greenspire, though the temple retains a policy of religious freedom in accordance with Syranist theology and praxis.

### Music:

Greenspire's folk music tradition often straddles the line between melancholic and comedic, preferring stringed instruments in a society where most individuals don't have lips. Lyrical themes are influenced by Syranism and often lean toward experiencing life to the fullest and remembering the lost. An example song:

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> When I was a hatchling
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> I opened up my eyes
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> I found the world quite dazzling
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> And I at once was wise
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> I knew twas my department
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> To write a grand old song
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> But when the quill met parchment
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> I found that I was wrong
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> Oh the winds upon the mountains
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> Fly into the valleys and return
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> Oh the springs of lofty fountains
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> Fall into the depths and ever churn
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> When I was young and thinner
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> I paid my elders heed
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> I finished all my dinner
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> And drank up all my mead
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> Now thanks to all my elders
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> My wit is sharp and wry
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> And thanks to all my elders
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> I'm much too fat to fly
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> Oh the winds upon the mountains
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> Fly into the valleys and return
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> Oh the springs of lofty fountains
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> Fall into the depths and ever churn
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> Now that I've grown older
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> I've seen a thing or two
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> The nights are getting colder
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> I find I'm missing you
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> My love I feel a longing
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> For when we both were here
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> This song at last I'm singing
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> In hope to draw you near
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> Oh the winds upon the mountains
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> Fly into the valleys and return
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> Oh the springs of lofty fountains
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> Fall into the depths and ever churn
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> Now the end draws near for me
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> But not for what I've seen
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> For I'll live on in memory
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> Of all the things I've been
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> My love will you return now?
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> To see me off to sleep
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> I feel your tears upon my brow
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> How sweet it is to weep
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> Oh the winds upon the mountains
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> Fly into the valleys and return
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> Oh the springs of lofty fountains
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> Fall into the depths and ever churn
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