Thuvia (THOO-vee-uh)

In theory, the five city states are equal all around Tyried, but in practice Highcairn has the most influence. The cities pursue their own interests, and Prince Zinlo of Aspenthar is particularly ambitious in his aspirations for his city-state. It is widely acknowledge that Aristocrat Zamere is one of the nation's best diplomats, and it is usually her who is called upon to represent the alliance in negotiations with other nations.   Society centres around whichever city is currently host to the elixir auction. Entertainers and merchants descend upon each city in turn in a five year cycle, thronging to the city's massive open air market and then abandoning it when the right to the elixir passes on to the next city.   Outside of the cities, the desert tribes cluster around the various oases. Each is controlled by a local warlords known as a Water Lord. Many of them are little better than bandits.   The desert is also home to numerous divs, centred around the House of Oblivion. In theory they serve the absent Ahriman, but it is whispered that they have links to some of the Water Lords.

Most of the town lies towards the mountains with a sea of oasis surrounding the main palace that is resided in this land. Rivers interlock and travel the water desert sands that link most of the city states together through the path of least resistance. Old ruins are found nearby within the deserts old tombs and water levels. An Ancient temple is said to lie below the waters edge.