Cleyra

Cleyra is located in the central east of Thera, within dense woodlands and coursing rivers. At its heart lies the The Iifa Tree, whereupon the city of Cleyra is built among its boughs. It is well known throughout Alagend for its forestry, agriculture, carpentry, and leatherworking trades – a product of Cleyra’s emphasis on harmony with nature.
The power of Cleyra comes from The Great Crystal of Wind, which turns Cleyra’s windmills and is said to be able to call upon a great whirlwind to protect the Iifa Tree in times of dire need.

Structure

The city-state is ruled by a council of eight Padjal clerics known as the Epopts. The Epopts are the spiritual leaders of Cleyra. From the Temple of the Kildea, they interpret the will of the elemental spirits of the forest, and the Iifa Tree.
There are two organizations which share the responsibility of defending and maintaining order within the city, the Order of the Hooded Owls, and the Evergreen's Watch. The Hooded Owls are the military authority of Cleyra, responsible for protecting the city from external threats. The Evergreen's Watch consist of local guards and militias, responsible for maintaining order within the city, towns, and villages scattered across the Great Forest of the Kildea. These two orders share responsibility in protecting the city of Cleyra itself, but only the Hooded Owls are responsible for protecting the Epopts and the spiritual centers of the city.

Territories

The territory of the City-State stretches from the edge of the Arnsend Central Highlands, and east to the Conde Petie Mountains. As the forest gives way to the plains of south-central Alagend, the political boundaries of Cleyra end.

Religion

The people of Cleyra and the Great Forest of Kildea openly worship the elemental spirits of the forest, especially those of the water, wind, and earth. They also revere the Iifa Tree itself as a patron guardian of the people, and a watchful spirit of the forest over which it towers.

Type

Geopolitical, City-state

Neighboring Nations

• Esta Troia

Population
Approximately 10,000
Dominant Races
Wildwood Elezen, Midlander Hyur, Veena Viera, Keeper of the Moon Miqo’te.
Government
Triumvirate
Head of Government
Council of Kildea
Power Structure
Communism
Location
Great Forest of Kildea, Iifa Tree
Neighboring Nations
Burmecia
Esta Troia
Walz
Neighboring Territories
Gloceana Plateau