Granahuevi

Embedded within the semi-tropical oasis of the Golden Coast, Granahuevi is one of the first Sonsondren tribes to abandon traditional nomadic customs. The settlement is synonymous with lush oasis beauty and sophistication, though hides a darker past.

Culture
Inspired by indigenous peoples of the North American Southwest, the Puebloan and Hopi peoples, Indian culture, and elements of the wild west.

Population: 11,520

Tabaxi, Water genasi, Humans, and Orcs (60%)

Hadozee, Bugbear, Elves, Triton, and Aaracokra (30%)

Leonin, Minotaur, Aquatic Hengeyokai and Lizardfolk (5%)

Granahuevi settled about 150 years ago, and the Kaesies of Granahuevi have long admired the raw force of the Kingdom of the Lair. Many sought to control an empire with comparable strength to it; though it's important to note that Kaesies aim to outdo the Lair, and acknowledges their cruelty.

Distribution of wealth is rather balanced, with poverty considered uncommon. A majority of residents live within expertly sculpted adobe pueblos varying in size based on wealth, with nobility having larger homes with more floors.

Religion
The Fire Image of the Sun: Elucidien and the the Water Image of the River: Elin are the primarily worshiped deities, though persecution is non-existent. Other Overarching Deities include the Wisdom Image of Cultivation: Tonnah and the Water Image of the Ocean: Ökenren.

There are many places of worship for various Overarching Deities throughout town, with those of Elucidien being the most prominent.

Spirituality
An ongoing tension has persisted between Granahuevi and the Ethereal Plane. Generations of Kaesies have attempted to use the Ethereal Plane to travel to the Elemental Plane of Water, though Ghost Elves have persistently fought off Granahuevian forces from pushing farther within the Border Ethereal Planes.

Magic
Spellcasting is uncommon within Granahuevi, though those who are able to are generally of higher education or posses some sort of nobility. The government tends to have a controlling attitude towards arcana, and seeks to understand it rather than eradicate it.

The Crowning
Date Varies

Ceremonial event of which Ceano appoints the next Kaesi after the passing of the previous.

Day of Luminosity
18th, Chaos

Celebrates the blessing of the Weave and the permanent settlement of Granahuevi. Many shops will be closed and the day is spent devoting oneself to creativity and self expression. The evening event, the "Night of Luminosity", includes various stage art performances by groups for coin, donations, and recognition; these performances will take place around and even on Baron of None, and starts off with the monthly feeding of the dragon.

Practically everyone in the city goes to this entertainment, nobles and poor alike; even prisoners are escorted to view the performances.

Downpour
6th, Air

Rain lasts for 24 hours, and there are celebrations of the Water Image of the River: Elin.

Instruments

 * Veena
 * Anasazi flute
 * Udukkai
 * Thavil
 * Apache fiddle
 * Tanpura
 * Water drums

Kaesi
Inspired by the treacherous might of the Kingdom of the Lair, the original settlers of nomadic Granahuevi referred to their political and military leaders to Kaesi. After the death of a Kaesi, the next one is chosen by the water elemental, Ceano, and is anointed by it in a ceremony known as the Crowning. After ten years of service, the Kaesi is given a title by the water elemental.

History of Kaesi's
13AP-83AP: Kaesi Maria Luzata, the Birthmother


 * Foremother of Granahuevi, originally aided in the capture of the Baron of None.

83AP-98AP: Kaesi Lucius Coametl, Platinum Fisted


 * Led forces that destroyed Zyanya.


 * Was assassinated by a Zyanian after reducing the village to rubble.

98AP- : Viviana Rey, Kaesi of the Living World


 * Current Kaesi, extremely appraised by middle/high class, hated by lower class.

A Liquid Advisor
Since settlement, each Kaesi had been accompanied by a water elemental called Ceano. It's form is reminiscent of a large aquatic serpent composed of ever-flowing water. Commonfolk are aware of the elemental's deep interconnection to the Kaesi and her decisions, and many believe initial settlement was encouraged by Ceano.

Lesser Advisors
Those of high wealth and nobility will frequently meet with the Kaesi and discuss concerns and actions the should take. Final decisions are still made by the Kaesi regardless of their input.

Trade
Frequent trade with Deadwrought and Chairae.

Exports: Platinum, gold, and other precious metals, crude oil and petroleum.

Platinum
Relatively abundant within the surrounding mines of Granahuevi, platinum has a vital place within Granahuevian society. In addition to being included in much accent work of the infrastructure, the Ihuicatl Mine and Queli Mine are physical embodiment of Granahuevian history.

Protection of the Kaesi
Ten elite Kaesi guards called the Yolchel dedicate their lives to protecting their leader.

Consists of two of each subclass: Ancestral Guardian Barbarians, Lurker in the Deep Warlocks, Totem Warrior Barbarians, Zealot Barbarians, Champion Fighters.

Martial Defense
The large standing army of Granahuevi consists majorly of Berzerker Barbarians, Beast Barbarians, and Battle Master Fighters.

City Guard
Known as the Delrei, these are usually barbarians and fighters in training to directly protect the Kaesi. They serve as guides and general law enforcement and are the first responders to beasts and Pterafolk attacks.

Baron of None
Located in the center of town in front of the Jacal is the prized captured golden dragon, a living trophy dating back to the Bloodbaths of Frumasien. They remain restrained and on display, many traditions and sacred events revolve around the imprisoned beast. They are slightly raised on a platform surrounded by divine runic chains and sigils that prevent them from shape shifting.

Visiting the Baron of None, one is met with the call of the void from the defeated creature. Willing movement beyond mere breathing hasn't been observed in generations, and feeding is a forced burden.

The immediate area around the dragon smells heavily of incense.

The Baron of None's true name is Eravaross.

Jacal
About 80 feet behind the Baron of None, the Jacal is an extravagant adobe building dedicated to the Kaesi and governments affairs.

Iico
The dungeons of Granahuevi; offenders and war criminals serve their time in the harsh conditions of Iico.

Primera Enigma
Located within the Platinum Square is a unique library, the Primera Enigma. It serves as an information center with rooms dedicated to each topic. They consist of:


 * Urstrial
 * Other Lands
 * Nature (including the deities)
 * Arcana (verification required to enter)

Additionally, most academia takes place in separate rooms within the building.

Sonsonder Room
Two books: Golden Coast and Zopilotierras.

Other Lands Room
Four books: Deadwrought, Chairae, Valtheria and Lǎo-Ziran

Nature Room
Two books: Flora, Fauna, and Otherworldly Beings

Arcana Room
Eight books: Abjuration, Conjuration, Divination, Enchantment, Evocation, Illusion, Necromancy, Transmutation

Queli and Ithuicatl Family
Headquarters of Queli and Ithuicatl Family Mining, overtaken by miners following Inhué Ithuicatl's assassination.

Okapi Farms
On the outskirts of town, okapi are livestock and their coat oil is a main export.

Nature
Main article: Nature of the Golden Coast Peafowl, jaguars, okapi, crocodiles and zebuine cattle are flagship species of Granahuevi, and act as representative symbols of the Fire Image of the Sun: Elucidien and the the Water Image of the River: Elin.

Geography
Main article: Geography of the Golden Coast

Granahuevi is nestled within the temperate rain forest oasis of the Golden Coast.

Established Goods(General Store)
Owner: Male Old dude that's lived long enough to have migrated from the Kingdom of the Lair before borders originally closed.

The Renewed Vestige (General Store)
Owner: Female Overzealous Crocodile Hengeyokai


 * Originally from Zyanya

The Gallery (Jeweled Gift Shop)

 * Hates platinum/metals, loves shiny gems; the rarer the better.


 * Entering the building is comparable to walking into an antique store that sells only chandeliers. There are various gemmed pieces of art hanging and on display within the store.

Zanico's (Butcher)
Apothecary

Church of Eluciden

Church of Eluciden

Church of Eluciden

Temple of Elin

Temple of Elin

Temple of Tonnah

House of Ökenren

The Freeing of the Baron
18th, Chaos, 163 AP

The prized living trophy of Granahuevi, the Baron of None, was released during the Night of Luminosity by a group of terrorists.

After this day, prisoners are no longer escorted to view the Night of Luminosity, and a stricter law regarding magic is established in the town.

Ithucatl's Assassination
18th, Chaos, 162 AP

During the evening performances of the Night of Luminosity, the assassination of Inhue Ithuicatl, lesser advisor and mining coordinator, was carried out by a fellow lesser advisor, Cordelia Sweet.

Conflict with Zyanya
85AP

Main article: Zyanya

The once sustainable village of Zyanya was destroyed by Granahuevian forces over control of the platinum mines of the Golden Coast.

Capture of the Baron
368BP

Following the Inner Draconic Conflict, Eravaross was forced to go into hiding to recover from their defeat, residing in Urstus. The original caregivers of the golden dragon were considered part of Maccus forces, and throughout the Bloodbaths of Frumasien, aided in Eravaross' recovery. Hysteria swept through the lands, and the humanoid Maccus forces gradually depleted, leaving Eravaross' defenses withered.

The original Granahuevian nomads encountered the Maccus, naturally predisposed to propaganda regarding dragons. At first the tribe kept distant, only visiting the Maccus people to quench their curiosity, however as they grew weaker, the Granahuevian tribe grew closer, wary of Maccus beliefs.

The original Kaesi, Maria Luzata, was advised by Ceano to capture the dragon, to ensure once fully healed it would be unable to take any more lives. Maria agreed, and eventually trained a standing force to capture and restrain Eravaross.Their attempts proved to be successful, and most of the Maccus were wiped out, while Eravaross remained captured and magically imprisoned by the people of Granahuevi, declaring Eravaross as the Baron of None. These warriors became known as the Yolchel, and the Kaesi claimed it was the Fire Image of the Sun: Eluciden's divine power which allowed the capture to be successful. A yearly holiday, the Day of Luminosity, takes place to commemorate this day.

The people of Granahuevi became semi-nomadic for the next 350 years, with the beginnings of settlement around the Baron of None gradually taking place. Once Praevoricor occurred, Ceano claimed settlement was a necessity, and the Kaesi carried out these settlement plans, granted the title, the Birthmother.

The Divine Leviathan
937BP

Ceano is a seraph of Elin. He was destined to protect, guide, and help the Granahuevian people prosper.

He currently is trying to bring the city of Granahuevi to the Elemental Plane of Water by any means necessary, where his power would reach its full potential.

Viviana Rey, Kaisei of the Living World
Considered one of the most productive Kaesies of Granahuevi, Viviana Rey has been an influential force of the capital city of the Golden Coast.