Aros

Aros was founded by humans centuries ago, after escaping the slavery of the elves of Rakefia, which was a large empire at the time. It consists mostly of steppe-like plains, a lot of rivers, and sparse forests. Its main industries are farming, fishing, and hunting. Aros has a large military, relative to its size. This because a lot of its people are still wary of elves, and especially Rakefia. The city itself was founded in the far north of the region, as to be as far away as possible from their former masters, without encroaching on existing sovereign nations.

Current state

Currently Aros enjoys a period of peace, albeit uneasy in the case of their relationship to Rakefia. The 2 nations have been at war several times, but are now in the longest period of peace in a long time.
Aros has always been led by the Epanas family, ever since Peleos Epanas and his son Aiakos founded the city after their successful rebellion. The current leader is Vasilios Epanas , a proud warrior-king. It is claimed that Peleos and all his descendants have the blood of Polemos coursing through their veins. The king is asssisted by the Assembly, a council of nobles, descendants of Peleos' generals of the rebellion.

Miltary

Arosian military is largely modeled after Pharaki 's.They use different names for some things, but the structure is mostly the same. The army is made up of legions. A legion exist of ten Taxeis. A Taxis consists of six lochoi, and a lochos is a group of eighty soldiers. Aros boasts six legions:.

Tortoise Legion: Consist mostly of infantry phalanxes, supported by some archery contingents.

Wolf Legion: Vanguard of shock infantry, light cavalry, and mobile archery units

Bear Legion: Heavy infantry and archers, experts at siege defence. Supported by some heavy cavalry.

Stallion Legion: Consists entirely out of cavalry. Ranging from mounted archers to heavy horsemen.

Dragon Legion: Heavy and light infantry supported by battle mages.

Roc Legion: Siege units supported by war engineers and heavy infantry.

Districts

• Old town: Largest part of the city. This is where most of the middle class lives.
• New Town: Newer, more hastily built part of the city due to overpopulation. Poorer than OT
• Stonedocks: Civilian port used for transport of goods and people surrounded by housing for dockworkers and sailors
• Bronzedocks: Heavily guarded military port surrounded by military buildings, garrisons, etc.
• Forgetown: Massive complex of smithies. Provide weapons and armor to both citizens and military
• Six Hills: Richest part of town. Home to politicians and rich merchants.
• The Wards: Little communities at the east, south, and north gate. Mostly home to immigrants and refugees.
• Lowport/Wall: A wretched hive of villainy and scum. Ruled over by the Talons, a local gang of smugglers

Landmarks

• Citadel: The big fort/palace that the King and his family live in. It's also where the Asembly convenes.
• Forge Square: Commercial part of Forgetown where smiths hawk their wares.
• Batiatos Park: Beautiful park in Six Hills, named after a general of the rebellion.
• Meletis Bay: The marine entrance into Aros, named after the founder's deceased brother. It boasts the statues of Peleos and Meletis Epanas guarding the way into the city.

Important People

• Vasilios Epanas: Current king of the polis. A middle aged warrior. Known to be noble, but sometimes brash and hot-headed.
• Andronikos: Leader of the local chapter of The Voyagers' League
• Alastor Batiatos: General and friend of the king. An expert on arcane warfare.
• Farrah Epanas: Eldest daughter of the king and heir to the throne. Adventurous sort, gets into trouble often. Charismatic enough to get out of it.
• Anesidora Epanas: Youngest child of the king. Known to be quite studious and shy.

Region

The region surrounding Aros is mostly made up out of coastal and steppe-like biomes. It is peppered with cypress groves, and to the northern border with Phalestias , there is a large forest.

Peleos and his brother guarding Meletis Bay

Type

Geopolitical, City-state