Artana

Artana is the second largest city state in Faren Lowlands and known as the age-old rival of Fares (Silford). Artana is said to produce the best wine in the world, thank to the blessings of Létandar on the land, but all the winemakers from Fares (Silford) disagree with that harsly.

Geography

Artana is a walled settlement, located protected on the hillside by River Yeirinos, near to the crossing where it joins Farinos (Silver Stream). The hills form a natural protection from enemies, and it is said that the city has never been raided.

Fountains from the nearby hills feed aqueducts, that serve the city with clean water and drainage, and help to water the fields surrounding the area. The hills also have forests, that serve as hunting grounds.

Trade and industry

Artane is located on a traditional trade route between the Yamenawa mountains and the heartlands of the Farinos (Silver Stream) valley. The hills around Artana were an important source of copper in the early settlement period, but later the industry has shifted into refinement. Artana produces typical lowland agricultural products, like wheat, wine, dates and fruit.

Cult site

Roman artist

A cult side of Létandar, the guardian of winemaking, is located nearby. The main attraction is a temple, built in an old sinkhole cave. This cult site is tought to be ancient, and is visited by pilgrims from all over the Faren Lowlands. The site is a great source of income to the city state, in the form of pilgrims, gift and tribute brought in by other city states.
Artana is known for it's patronage of the arts, especially in the second period of flourishing. Artana is knoewn for being the home state of Ván of Sankai, a great musician.

Type

City

Location under

Farensal

Included Locations

• Caves of Leitandár