Grand Nid (Graw-nd Nee-d)

Set into the northern mountainside is a series of Stone buildings overlooking a huge Aztec inspired village of Eagle Aarakocra, built beneath a temple to Jean-Claude the Elder Eagle. The Guardians of Grand Nid share their Elders tenacity and powerful lawful attitude, ruling the city with an iron fist, no nonsense attitude.                The upper layers are set aside for military leaders, priests, and otherwise Aarokocra who have proven themselves in combat. The part of the city on the jungle floor are where the LizardFolk and common folk Aarokocra of Grand Nid farm, hunt, and mine to keep the city running.                Currently, the city is gearing up for war, waiting for the Elder Birds to agree on the need to squash the Kenku rebellion to the south, The Forgotten Feather. This effort is threatened only by Sáárseach, and the desperate, isolated dwarves who have long been kept from their Imperium masters Sáárseach regularly attacks caravans and fires Balistas at troop units coming to and from the city.

Demographics

• War Priests
• Generals
• Soldiers
• Laborers
• Slaves and prisoners
• Surrounding Tribesman (Lizardfolk, Kenku deserters, humans)

Government

Day to day operations are overseen by the Guardians of the Nid, a group of heroic Aarokocra warriors appointed by Jean-Claude. Though, major calls are brought to the Elder Eagle himself, who has ultimate veto power.

Defences

• Tamed Animals
• Huge guard force
• Flight accessibility only
• Aerial defense (Sun Beams)
• Loyal Militia

Industry & Trade

Imports

• Weapons
• Luxury Goods
• Processed Equipment
• Elementium

Exports

• Unprocessed Metals
• Gems
• Tamed Animals
• Mercenaries
• Crops 
• Livestock 

Infrastructure

• Large courtyards
• Temples
• Primitive sewage system
• Couriers
• Aqueducts (windmill powered)
• Windmills

Districts

• The Heroic District- contains the vault door that leads to Jean-Claude's chamber. Also holds the homes for war heroes and retired generals.
• The Temple District- Holds the city's temples and restricted Courtyards. This is also where holy men and priests live in decadence
• The Wind District- This is where Aarokocra common folk stay and work the mines. Most homes are inside of the mountain itself, inside the Whistling Caverns.
• The Ground District- Only slaves and other servants live in this neglected District, holding the city's limited farms and arbors
• Surrounding Villages- many nearby ground tribes live Surrounding the city for the protection it's Aarokocra guard provide. Mainly made up by lizardfolk of the RockJaw tribe.

Assets

• Massive treasure stashes
• Prosperous mines 
• Large food stores
• Slave labor

Guilds and Factions

• The Elder Birds
• The Guardians of Nid
• The Rockjaw Tribe
• The Priesthood of Nid

History

Grand Nid was originally formed by Jean-Claude not long before the creature achieved godhood, thousands of years ago in the Primordial Age. This is one of the oldest cities in Omar Crun.

Points of interest

• Jean-Claude's Vault
• The Temple of Nid
• The Whistling Caverns

Architecture

Aztec Inspired, with intricate patterns representing ancient heroes and warriors

Geography

Built into a cliff face above the jungle floor

Climate

Extremely humid and hot, Heavy Winds as you get higher on the cliffs

Natural Resources

• Precious Metals
• Gems
• Fruit trees and bushes
• Dinosaurs
• Spices
• Cocoa 

Founding Date

Near the End of the Primordial Age

Type

Large town

Population

4,725

Inhabitant Demonym

Nidian

Location under

Jungle of Feathers

Owner/Ruler

Jean-Claude the Elder Eagle

Owning Organization

The Elder Birds

Characters in Location

• Jean-Claude the Elder Eagle