Wakibya

Wakibya is the capital of Safiri and largest city in Mbakar. It's also a center of religion and culture for the Endeshwa people. The city is built partially on and within the gargantuan shell of a xochayotl. It attracts many tourists who wish to take a piece of shell, as well as view the Kulwa Nofuka at the end of each year.

Infrastructure

The city of Wakibya in Mbakar is partially built on top of and within a gargantuan shell of a xochayotl. The giant turtle-like creature died at the edge of the bay thousands of years before Wakibya was established, now embedded in the cliffside and jutting hundreds of feet out over the water. No larger specimen, say the one that touts the town Matoxoma, has ever been recorded. The shell creates a gentle slope on the topside with deep grooves that naturally collect water and can be used to secure buildings atop it. Within the vacuous inner cavity buildings cling to the sides and suspend from the top, connected by bridges and walkways. Tourists are often terrified of walking the seemingly tenuous paths of the inner city, but brave it to try to snag a piece of shell as a keepsake, though this is strictly prohibited.

Points of interest

On the last day of each year (Morcyd 50th), Kulwa Nokufa is held in Wakibya. The annual tournament sees criminals from all over Safiri who would otherwise be executed for their crimes brought to the nation's capital to compete in a gauntlet of deadly challenges against fierce beasts for the entertainment of spectators. In addition to convicted criminals, some commoners, desperate for gold or glory may enter as well. The fights continue until either the competitor or the beast is dead. This continues until there are only two competitors left alive, who must then fight each other to the death. The last person standing at the end of Kulwa Nokufa is recognized to be blessed by Sirae, pardoned for any prior crimes, awarded a gold prize, and held in infamy throughout history. Victors are not allowed to compete again.