Azar Settlement in Geldora | World Anvil

Azar

Azar is a small village consisting of roughly 30 structures in the Cedarro just south of the El'Shiban River. The village is largely populated by Tieflings, Dragonborn, and Half-Orc, with a few other races represented. The village sits as a restop along the road between the cities of Ravendam and Rathkarta. Due to it's close proximity to the river the fertile lands of Azar lends itself to farming Millet, Cotton and ground nuts. Thanks to these hardworking farmers the village has become a local agricultural center, with a market located in the settlements tavern that sells the crops from the nearby farms to the traveling caravans as they pass through. The village has no true leader and instead addresses any issues as a community.

Demographics

The population of Azar is 50% Tiefling, 35% Dragonborn, and 15% Half-Orc. The people are able to provide for themselves, most of the village’s population have enough to live a modest life, and those without are a minority.

Government

The hamlet has no leadership, people address issues as they come up as a community.

Defences

Azar has a sheriff who looks to maintain order within the village.

Industry & Trade

The village has a weaver, a house of leisure, an unusual park, and a large Inn and Tavern for the travels on the road.

Infrastructure

Azar looks as you would expect. Most of the buildings seem sturdy and the streets may have some occasional rutted and uneven places, the majority are in decent condition.

Assets

The village farms maize, pearl millet, groundnuts, and cotton.

Tourism

There are generally a fair amount of visitors on the streets. Locals are standoffish, but can be friendly if you get to know them.

Architecture

Azar is a village with roughly 30 standing structures. The village is dramatic to look upon. The height of the buildings stands out, they features almost skeletal Baobab wood structures with painted canvas, pared-down wall surfaces supported by external flying buttresses, pointed arches using the ogive shape, ribbed wooden vaults, clustered columns, pinnacles and sharply pointed spires. The canvas walls paintings show stories of the gods and ancient heroes.

Geography

The village is set in an area of shrublands of the Cedarro with intense heat in the summer but also harsh cold in winter.
Founding Date
4712 AoU
Type
Village
Population
253 denizens.
Inhabitant Demonym
Azarians
Ruling/Owning Rank
Owning Organization