Amawai
Amawai is a town located in an oasis of the same name in the middle of Liange Desert. The town consists of mostly one or two storey clay buildings, low enough for the trees to give much needed shade from the desert sun.
Most of the Amawai citizens are farmers of dates and other fruits as well as some types of grains and livestock. What is not eaten by the denizens is traded for other supplies brought by merchant caravans and nomad tribes passing by.
Living in a relatively small oasis surrounded by unforgiving desert with many days travel to to get to other civilisation can feel harsh and isolating at times. Most of the families living in Amawai have done so for generations but it's not unusual for youths growing up there to go with one of the caravans passing through once they're old enough. What may be more surprising is that many of them return after a short while or even many years later to to settle down once more, some bringing partners with them. There is a strong sense of community in the town and people there take care of each other even if they've only seen each other in passing.
Demographics
There are a variety of races living in Amawai, but fire genasi are common thanks to the strong influence from the Elemental Plane of Fire that pervades throughout Liange Desert. It's not unusual to see a six foot tall fire genasi speaking to their three foot tall fire genasi neighbour thanks to their differing ancestry.
Defences
Being a town with only a small center and otherwise consists of farms with fields and orchards separating the buildings spread over a large area it can be a challenge to defend but it's not a huge issue for a town in the middle of a desert. However there are mounted guards patrolling around the oasis to protect Amawai from dangers such as predators and bandits.
Type
Town
Population
~ 3400
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