Zonaius
"The enchanted cherry blossoms tremble on their boughs, a beautiful sea of pink and green dusting the Elven city of Zonaius."
Demographics
Zonaius is a predominantly High Elven settlement, containing the largest percentage of High Elves of anywhere in Uthilith. Misty Run technically has a larger population, but that's simply due to the sheer immensity of the settlement. This particular city is also fairly homogenous in comparison to cities of a similar stature.
- 72% High Elf
- 18% Lightfoot Halfling
- 8% Human
- 2% others
History
The settlement was established in the mid-200's, when several Lightfoot Halflings of the long-extinct Zonai Tribe established the town of Zonaius, a place that would one day grow into a metropolis. They thrived and peacefully coexisted with the land for nearly 850 years, before Frostburn Emperor Hadrian Frostburn pillaged and eviscerated their land, instilling his own high elven government over the area. Costs of living quickly shot up, and the Zonai were scattered amongst the southern Necluda Province, and some were even sent to the Occidental Kingdom of Chaelwyth. Most halflings who hail from the Necluda Province are of distant Zonai descent.
Zonaius never truly recovered from the sudden influx of High Elves, and the cost of living here still remains exorbitantly high. Government officials have been advocating for those of Zonai descent to receive reparations and return to their homeland, but a not-insignificant portion of Zonaius' population is vehemently against that decision.
Climate
Zonaius has fairly mild winters and very warm summers, and the city is humid year-round.
Founding Date
CY 273
Founders
Alternative Name(s)
The City of Immortal Beauty
Type
City
Population
346,509
Inhabitant Demonym
Zonaians
Location under
Owner/Ruler
Owning Organization
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