Affaris

Affaris is a small settlement on the route to Kaira's Path. Cold and barren, it's used more as a hub for traders and thrill seekers willing to make the trek to Kaira's Path. Though a lot of supplies come through this place, people don't stay here long either due to the harsh weather or because of the crime. The peace isn't kept that well but somehow through all the violence and weather, Affaris persists.

Demographics

The people of Affaris fluxate in demographics throughout the year. Mostly populated by Tieflings one thing that most people here have in common is their age and attitude. People don't come to Affaris for an easy life. Because of that, elderly and children are a rare sight in Affaris and you won't find friendly folk here.

Government

The loose and free nature of Affaris doesn't bode well for a governing body. Affaris is in constant take over by people who don't know better. Some believe they can conquer the frigid climate and the harsh people. Even when successful, they don't stay for long. Eithker being ousted by the locals or leave willingly. Affaris is run by small communities that come and go. The few locals that have lived here for extended periods of times know that if you don't like the way things are heading, stay a week and everything will be completely different.

Defences

The cold keeps large organized intruders away. However, smaller groups frequently come and try to cause havoc in Affaris. There's nothing stopping them from coming, even though Affaris is a cultural touchstone of South Oochino. There's not much effort put to protecting this place.

Infrastructure

The cold keeps the people suffering. Even with Affaris' famous walls to protect the small settlement from the cold can't do much against it. Houses and small portable structures sprout out everywhere. Though there are a few roads, most of the walkpaths change from month to month due to people coming and going. The most common type of structures are small wooden planks with signs from traders who stay for a while.

Districts

Affaris isn't separated into set districts, but if you want to buy or sell you don't need to walk far. There are as many thieves as there are traders and sometimes they're one in the same.

Assets

Affaris is one of the cultural touchstones for South Oochino. You may find dark elvan magical items or even orcish items. Most of the items that travel through here are either of elvan or orcish desent. The most valuable thing about Affaris is it's geological location. Although it's quite frigid, Affaris is the closets possible settlement to Kaira's path that you can feasbily settle at.

Points of interest

The walls of Affaris are well known in South Oochino and some well versed travelers know of them as well. They are not as big or significant as they are made out to be in stories. People who visit tend to be underwhelmed when they see the walls.

Tourism

There's a tradition of some people of South Oochino to visit Affaris at least once.

Geography

Affaris is located at the end of a mountain range. It is slightly protected on either side by the mountains but still allows a clear path through to the southern part of South Oochino where Kaira's Path is located. The elevation changes wildly in some locations. Slopes and roads can be almost vertical in some places.