Oasis City
Appearance
Oasis City is built around a giant oasis and inside sandstone walls, with palm trees and other vegetation around the oasis. The city always feels active, buzzing with activity. The oasis brings life to the city, with vibrant greenery that contrasts with the warm hues of sand and stone. Palm trees sway and cast their shadows for shade. The oasis serves as a life-giving source of water for the community. Sandstone provides material for the housing and the city walls that surround the area. A central plaza is accompanied by wind chimes crafted from desert gems to bring soft melodies that resonate with the winds.Demographics
Oasis City boasts a population primarily composed of airbenders and earthbenders. The airbenders, attuned to the winds that sweep through the desert, are skilled in interpreting the whispers of the winds. They navigate through the desert and seek guidance and wisdom from the departed, who speak through the winds. Earthbenders, on the other hand, play a crucial role in shaping and maintaining the city's structures, harnessing the rocky terrain for both practical and aesthetic purposes. Many earthbenders often become sandbenders due to the abundance of sand.Government
Oasis City is governed by a council known as the Council of Zephyrs. The council is comprised of wise and respected individuals, who have demonstrated a deep understanding of the city’s best interests. The council's decisions are guided by their experience, the voices of the people, and the wisdom of the departed. Members of the council are elected by the people.Culture
Path to Interconnected Bonds
The culture of Oasis City is centered around the Path to Interconnected Bonds. Specifically, the residents find enlightenment by attuning themselves to the whispers of the winds, believed to carry messages from the departed. They engage in practices that celebrate the interconnectedness of life and death. The art of listening to the whispers of the winds is a skill passed down through generations, fostering a deep spiritual connection with the natural world.Ceremonies
The city is home to rituals and ceremonies that celebrate the spring season, and other significant city milestones. During these events, the city comes together to dance with the winds, seeking guidance from the departed spirits. Many people attempt to interpret the winds' messages and seek guidance for the path ahead, communicating with the departed.Medium’s Guild
Skilled airbenders banded together to create the Medium’s Guild. This guild trains dancers in the art of wind manipulation and choreography. The dance performances are sacred rituals that channel the spirits of the departed, allowing one to see wisdom through the visions and whispers made by the winds.Interpretation of Paradise
Many of the city’s citizens see Paradise as a realm where the spirits of the departed find peace, able to watch over the living in this world. This is similar to the beliefs of Cragshade. Departed loved ones are believed to be able to become one with the elements, contributing to the flow of the winds, the growth of the vegetation, the richness of the oasis waters, and other phenomena. It is through this that one may change the world. By finding this realm, one can change the world through eternal guidance, watching over everything and everyone, protecting them from evils, and guiding them toward a better future.
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