Atra

Atra is a bit of an outcast as far as the towns go, but its civilians did it to themselves. And they like the isolation. The only connection they have to the rest of Arburg is their trade. They have tapped into the only known oil supply in Arburg, which is how they keep afloat. They do most of their trade with Eflaria and Asmye, and some trading occurs with the towns nearby, but not as frequently. They live in a very arid area, and they have specific houses and clothing for the climate. They are the closest dwelling to the Misty Mountains. They are extremely defensive and are known as "Cold Town" due to this hostility.

Pronunciation

ACH-rah

Demographics

Unlike the other towns of Arburg, the inhabitants don't class themselves. They see each other as the same entity; one group, working together. They don't even have a currency, but trade items and resources.

Government

Despite living under a monarchy, the Atrians have their own form of democracy. They have one leader that oversees the main decisions, and a Council that speaks for the people, made up of one representatitve from each household. This system of government has worked out thus far.

Defences

There are two known watchtowers on the NE and NW edges of the city that have eyes 24/7 on the area around the town.

Industry & Trade

Their main and foundational industry is oil, which they trade for all other necessary resources from Eflaria and Asmye.

Infrastructure

Little is known about Atra's infrastructure.

Assets

Little is known about Atra's assets, but we do know that it is the most armed town in Arburg.

History

The town was created when an unhappy citizen of Eflaria took his family and migrated to the North to start his very own settlement. He had heard rumours that there was an oil supply somewhere near the mountains in the desert, and he went to check it out. Over time, the population grew and formed the thriving Atra of today.

Once, they tried to leave Arburg and form their owen nation, but when trade was threatened to be cut off if that occured, the civilians decided to remain in the monarchy.

Architecture

The architecture of Atra is a well-kept secret and source of pride for all its inhabitants. To the eye, they just look like sandy mud huts, but somehow they act as insulation.

Geography

It is on a flat piece of arid desert, only a few kilometers from the foot of the Misty Mountains.

Natural Resources

There is a major oil extraction industry, and their main water comes from self-dug wells.

Alternative Name(s)

Cold Town

Type

Large town

Inhabitant Demonym

Atrians

Owning Organization

Arburgian Government

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