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Aras
1. Road to Andar
2. Road to Penoal
3. Road to Bazbur
4. Temple of An'Gaia
5. Meagas Sarges' farm
6. Treonil Garemas' tower
7. Ruins of old Aras
8. Inn: Mad reindeer
9. Genedal Hures' farm
Short overview
Aras is a small town of about 1400 residents located in a bay where Resin river flows to Ring sea. The town is situated aside a busy trade route and traffic through the town is very busy in summertime. The architecture of Aras follows typical Alcandian architecture. Nearly all buildings have been constructed of sturdy logs and have shingle roofs.
History
War of the Black sun treated cruelly Aras, for nearly entire town was destroyed. There is still some ruins of old Aras left outside the town. Completely destroyed town wall of the old Aras hasn't been built again, although plans already exist. Even though many villages and towns destroyed in the War of the Black sun haven't been rebuilt, rebuilding of Aras was started right after the end of the war, because of the excellent location of the town.
Town management
Aras is ruled by a wizard baron Treonil Garemas, who lives in extravagant tower in the center of the town. Treonil is very charismatic and influential leader and only few dare to object his decisions. The counterbalance of Treonil's charismacy is stubbornness. He doesn't tolerate any protests concerning his decisions. He lives alone in his tower and is also well known of his wizard skills. He doesn't have any guards protecting him. Only servant that he has, is his personal servant, who lives elsewhere and works in tower only at days.
Maintenance of law
Guards comprising of town residents take care of the security of the town. Guardsmen patrol in streets and close areas around the town by horses. Every guardsman is obligated to obtain own equipment, of which the most important are a chainmail and a sword. Everyone of them is also obligated to keep their equipment in excellent condition. Aras is located in a peaceful area where giants or other dangerous creatures haven't been seen for years. This is also one reason why construction of the town wall haven't been hurried.
Livelihood
People of Aras, like people of many other villages and towns of Alcandia, achieve their livelihood mostly by fishing and farming. Trading also is very important source of income and employer for many residents. Many wealthy merchants live in Aras in extravagant manors.
Demographics
Over 97% of residents are humans. Some wood elves permanently live in town. Dwarves are seen in town only as an occasional travelers. Few halfling-merchants also live in town and keep a small boutique. Most human residents are alcanians, but there is also some velmeran and ceenal. During summertime also methal, veendal and fientti can be met. Principal language in Aras is alcean. Most merchants also speak saage.
Written by : MoR
Translated by : MoR
