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Hello, and welcome to Aera! This thread contains all the vital information you may need to know before diving right into the city, so please look over it before you go off gallivanting.

location & size.
Aera is built atop a large floating land mass floating over the Silent Sea, just off the coast of Astraia's western shores. Aera rarely sees inclement weather, and is only reachable by winged mount, for which there is an official service offering transportation by hippogriff for a small fee. What exactly holds the city aloft is unclear, though most theories point to magic or the gods' divine power. Whatever it is, the city does not wander; it stays fixed in place.

brief history.
Aera is less than two centuries old, the youngest existing country in Astraia. It was founded by a group of renowned men and women who eventually went down in the history books as legends, serving as Aera's first Council. Aera was founded on the principles of peace and equality, and led by the greatest scientific and magical minds of their time, became a place of learning and acceptance. One of the city's founders, Az Darkwing, still lives and serves as an experienced Councilman. The legacy of his late comrades attracts many a wandering adventurer, turning the citizenship of Aera into a widely-varying populace.

in-house affiliations.
These are Character Affiliation groups which have an impact and role in the city. The city occasionally hosts Affiliation events for them which allow characters of that Affiliation to gain rank and reputation.

Wings of Astraia
The Wings are an elite force to be reckoned with, drawing on the special and sometimes obscure talents of individuals from across the continent. They operate independently of the rest of Aera's military, and are specifically tasked with watching for and eliminating signs of corruption in Astraia. Because of this, they are often away on special missions, but they always return to Aera to help safeguard their city.
If you're interested in playing a member of this group, click here.

key locations.
These are common points of interest found throughout the city, completely intended for players to utilize in their role playing.

Divine Well
Located in the exact center of Aera, the well is a spring of water which flows up from the sea (not unlike a reverse waterfall), through the landmass, and into the small concave which comprises the well. It is said that those who serve the gods may sometimes commune with them through the well's waters, and a great temple, dedicated to all of the gods as a whole, was built around it. The well itself is guarded day and night, and though none have been able to commune with the gods through it (except perhaps in rumor), the belief stands firm that its waters are sacred and must be protected.

City Center
The city center is a large and open space not far from the Council Hall. Shops and pubs line the edges, and it's not uncommon to find a bard or two entertaining the public. The Darkwing Training Grounds can also be found in the city center, a common place for warriors and members of the Aeran military to practice and test their mettle.

More to come.

citizenship.
Characters who are Citizens of Aera may take part in special Citizenship events as well as own businesses and establishments (which can be added to the list of key locations at the player's request).
Want Aera to be your character's home base? Simply post below with a link to your character's bio. You do not need to wait for your character's name to be added to the list to begin playing in this city.

NAME -- AGE -- GENDER -- RACE -- BIO LINK

Zander Darkthorn -- 35 -- Male -- Human -- BIO

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with careful hands, i'll let you down
i won't let go, stand up now

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