Varawyn

Varawyn is the most technologically advanced city in the world, and is considered the powerhouse of the Erdannian Empire . It is historically the heart of technological progress in Tyrrus.

Varawyn is a multi-level city, constructed of five main layers, of differing sizes. Though the irregular and eccentric way the city was constructed does mean there are levels within levels, sub-levels, bridges that criss-cross chasms formed from buildings, and other odd constructions. Public transport through the city is everywhere, since no vehicles can be used to successfully navigate the bizarre topography.

Varawyn currently has the highest population ofClockwork Golems in the world, as it is where most of them are created.

History

Varawyn has been the cradle of progress in Tyrrus for thousands of years. Officially, the city was founded in 10.49 by the Valarr, lead by King Erradall I. However, there was a settlement there before, a sanctuary of the Covak tribe, who were themselves merely dwelling in ruins left behind by the Astrygonians. When the Valarr took over, they destroyed the old ruins, but they could not destroy the expansive catacomb network below, which remains to this day. Over the centuries, Varawyn grew vast and prosperous. The alchemists and inventors of Varawyn were unmatched across the world, and it was in this city that gunpowder was first created, and utilised. The Industrial revolution began in Varawyn. It was an unbridled and reckless desire for innovation, and a disregard of the consequences, that caused such incredible progress.
Throughout time, Varawyn have been allies, enemies, puppets, overlords, and vassals to their larger neighbour, Erradan . Currently, Varawyn and Erradan are united as part of the Erdannian Empire. during the previous Era of Independence, Varawyn was a city-state. The city has never been particularly politically prominent, though they have always been a valuable asset and ally.
Varawyn's shady underbelly lies beneath the city, in the winding catacombs often referred to as the Underfog. Ever since Varawyn has existed, so has the Underfog, a place where scientists with questionable morals can perform revolutionary experiments away from judgement and persecution. No matter how much the government of the city tries to expunge these terrible criminals from the caverns, they can never find them all.

Type

Large city

Population

750,000

Inhabitant Demonym

Varawynner

Location under

Varawyn Republic

Owner/Ruler

Claude Asalaine

Ruling/Owning Rank

Patrician of Varawyn

Owning Organization

Erdannian Empire