Jirn

Jirn is a mega-city of Yimmu-Audal (previously Theios-Essukdal), founded on May 22nd (initially as Anosphiae, later renamed) by the treaty of Carroweather Lake between the Sahradae of Carromare, Yirenes, and Serenes. The city had a population of 74, making it the most populated city in Yimmu-Audal. Though the city went through an identity crisis when its Sahrad, Sir Pontios, commited suicide and left the city without a clarified heir.

Jirn was also the name of a smaller city in the Kingdom of Theios-Essukdal, known for being the headquarters of the elite military division and mercenary order, The Order of The Knights of Jirn. Jirn bordered the nearby cities of Postoróm-Nova to the west and Yirenes to its east. Jirn is also in close proximity to Amos to its south. As of May 4th, Jirn ceased to exist as a city and was merged along with Postoróm-Nova to form Carromare as part of several unification movements within the city.

As of May 22nd, 2021, the city became part of the mega-city of Anosphiae when Carromare merged with Yirenes and Serenes to form the new city. On the 25th of September 2021, Anosphiae was renamed to Jirnosphey-or Jirn for short-the name which the city carries to this day.

Unification of the Cities
Prior to its unification, the city now known as Jirn was divided into several cities within Theios-Essukdal, some of th emore significant were Jirn, Serenes, Yirs-Rock, Carmelior-Guard, Nepali and Postorum-Nova. Many cultures existed across these cities; Jirn and Yirs-Rock both shared a Niedene heritage, whilst Carmelior-Guard and Nepali imported Audalad and Le Nepali cultures. The region was a melting pot of many groups and communities, and a metropolitan centre of Theios-Essukdal. In times of need or crisis they would often band together, despite their cultural differences, creating a shared identity amidst the disparate cities that transcended cultural or ancestral divides.

Early unification projects began in early 2021; the cities of Serenes and Yirs-Rock merged to become Yirenes, whilst Jirn and Postoróm-Nova unified to found the city of Carrowmere, and shortly afterwards they integrate Nepali.

A very significant role was played by Ponetous "The Great", founder of Postoróm-Nova, in these unification efforts. These eventually lead to to the Treaty of Carrowmere, which unified the divided cities into one enormous metropolis; the City of Anosphiae, which became the largest city in what in the newly reformed High Kingdom of Yimmu-Audal.

The Steel Metropolis
The sudden passing of Ponteos the Great rocked the infant city of Anosphiae to its core; a vast urban centre suddenly robbed of its strong and popular leader. Cracks began to show in the immensely diverse city, however the city continued to produce great leaders. One such great leader who emerged from Jirn was Leecius Maximos-Caicuria. Leexius had first lived in the city of Amos, but later moved to seek glory through the newly formed Knights of Jirn, a military order in the city. During the reign of Ponetos The Great, Leecius had worked throughout city to develop and improve it-carrying out the plans and hopes of Ponteos in his efforts to expand and improve the city for all. When DrLunkin, another leader of Anosphiae, departed for Escharia, Leecius stepped up to become the sole leader of the vast city. Now able to fully realise his ambitions, Jirn rapidly expanded with several new reforms and projects which lead to a skyrocket in activity and productivity. It was around this time that Anosphiae was renamed to Jirnoshphey (Jirn), the name which the city carries to this day. Leecis stepped down from his role as ruler shortly after the passing of his wife, having raised his daughter Adeline to become the new Directress of the city.

The work done by Leecius would later be continued by an unexpected rising star; Toren Orne'Valerin, born to a poor family from Hiroka'Lani. Despite his humble beginnings, Toren would find work in the famous Steel Mills of Anosphiae, later rising through the ranks to become part of the illustrious nobility of the city. Having come from poverty, he wanted to focus on the development of the cities deprived areas; he personally oversaw the transformation of Anosphiae's neglected ranching lands into some of the most prosperous parts of the city.

Toren's work to develop Jirn into an industrial centre had paid off; he now had immense wealth and vast authority within Jirn, having even risen to gain a seat on the Regency Council of Anosphey-the State of Yimmu-Audal in which Jirn was located. The unification of Yimmu-Audal and the Empire of Aldovir into the Empire of Astyllea first brought prosperity to Jirn as an industrial and financial centre, however the infamous war with Yestanbul brought with it disaster. The capital of Yimmu-Audal, Urnu-Arrak, was lost to the enemies and many feared for the future of the Empire. It was here that the wealth created by Jirn came into play; Toren stepped forward and purchased back Urnu-Arrak for a vast amount of money, handing it back to the Duchy of Audal. For this act, Toren became known as "Toren Orne Valerin, The Patron."

The Knights of Jirn
The Knights of Jirn were originally lead by _Dogman_ and were formally established in a decree issues by the Chief Diplomat of Theios-Essukdal at the time, StoryStudio. After the Essukdalad-Shiny Unification Declaration, however, Grand Master Gaztons was appointed their commander. The knights were later reformed in the 1st amendment of the Second Constitution of Theios-Essukdal.

Although the knights carry the name of Jirn, the order has a headquarters in the capitol city of Urnu-Arrak, on Jirn street.