Asilo
Asilo is the most-populous city in Afthonia, and thus serves as the region's de facto capital.
Asilo was built on the ruins of Kosmima, the pre-Nine Hells city that once stood in its place. It's location within a naturally calm ocean harbor makes it an ideal place for a burgeoning port and invites lucrative international commerce. Wealthy trade guilds rule the city and many citizens flock within the walls to carve out a portion of that wealth.
Asilo was built on the ruins of Kosmima, the pre-Nine Hells city that once stood in its place. It's location within a naturally calm ocean harbor makes it an ideal place for a burgeoning port and invites lucrative international commerce. Wealthy trade guilds rule the city and many citizens flock within the walls to carve out a portion of that wealth.
Government
Wealthy and powerful commerce guilds rule over Asilo, forming the Asilo Guild Consortium.
Industry & Trade
Asilo has large shipyards that facilitate the repair and construction of top-of-the-line oceangoing vessels.
An abundance of coal and charcoal farther inland have resulted in a strong steel export, the raw iron and other ores for which are imported internationally.
As with any coastal city, fishing is a staple of people's livelihood.
Guilds and Factions
The wealthiest entity is the Harbormaster's Alliance of Afthonia, who organize, schedule, lend, collect, and perform all activities associated with inbound and outbound trade.
Next is the Metalsmith's Guild, who have mastered the production of high quality Byzu Steel for construction, weapons, and armor. The guild encompasses the production of raw steel as well as the forging of steel into products.
The Fishmonger's Union is the largest guild in Asilo, encompassing a large portion of the middle to lower class of citizens. Catching, preparing, selling, trading, and cooking fish.
The Hell Hunters are headquartered in Asilo. They are a mercenary-like group that have tasked themselves with hunting and eradicating the remaining Infernals left in Byzu Mora after the Portals to the Nine Hells were closed. Their numbers are many, but still offer contracts and hire out mercenaries and adventurers alike to investigate leads and carry out missions.
The Cythilo Shipyard operates out of Asilo, supplying large ships for trade and naval purposes.
Next is the Metalsmith's Guild, who have mastered the production of high quality Byzu Steel for construction, weapons, and armor. The guild encompasses the production of raw steel as well as the forging of steel into products.
The Fishmonger's Union is the largest guild in Asilo, encompassing a large portion of the middle to lower class of citizens. Catching, preparing, selling, trading, and cooking fish.
The Hell Hunters are headquartered in Asilo. They are a mercenary-like group that have tasked themselves with hunting and eradicating the remaining Infernals left in Byzu Mora after the Portals to the Nine Hells were closed. Their numbers are many, but still offer contracts and hire out mercenaries and adventurers alike to investigate leads and carry out missions.
The Cythilo Shipyard operates out of Asilo, supplying large ships for trade and naval purposes.
History
Kosmima was a large port city in old Byzu Mora, before the Nine Hells invaded. It was one of the final strongholds against the Infernal hordes, and among the last to fall. Thus, it was the least-ruined large port city on the Afthonian Peninsula, making it a prime target for resettlement. In the years following the closure of the portals, wealthy guilds flowed into the ruined city and began reconstruction.
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Asilo
Founding Date
Reclaimed in 3 ANH
Alternative Name(s)
Safe Harbor, Kosmima (Formerly)
Type
Capital
Population
12,000
Inhabitant Demonym
Asiloans